The boat rides on the wind, with a 30% speed bonus for the troops, and the activation of the 'divine walking' skill, it is such an amazing thing. The Han army's warships are really galloping horses on the river, heading westward with no way back.
Go. The sharp-nosed clippers and gondolas rushing at the forefront are like arrows leaving their strings, leaving white ripples on the water.
Yang Guangsheng was the commander-in-chief of the Zhao army in Jiangjin. When he saw what was happening on the river, drops of cold sweat broke out on his forehead. The Han army was about to 'overturn the world'!
They did not touch their land defenses at all, but attacked by water. Where would their target be? It was obvious that it was Yufeng, the weak point of the army behind the defense line.
"Tell Jiang Tong that we must reach Yufeng within two hours. We must reach Yufeng." The general under his command expressed Yang Guangsheng's anxiety and expectations at this moment. Yufeng must not make any mistakes. His eyes are now red.
"Captain, the Han army has opened the city gates, Zhu Biao has sent troops..."
One wave after another broke out, and just when Zhao Jun's soldiers were shaking people's hearts, Zhu Biao just right led 30,000 cavalry to rush out of the west gate of Jiangjin.
This move would have little effect in the early stage because Zhao Jun's heart was always tense; later in the day, it would not have the power of a combo because Zhao Jun was already prepared. It was a very good move.
The 50,000 Zhao troops turned around and headed west, and 20,000 Zhao troops were deployed in Anyang County across the river. Outside Jiangjin City, there were only 30,000 Zhao troops and about 50,000 Jingsui troops left. Facing 30,000 Zhu troops,
The piao cavalry and Yang Guangsheng were under great pressure.
He believed too much in his own strength on both land and water. First, he did not deploy iron ropes to block the river or sink river rafts within half a month. Second, he did not deploy thunder carriages and crossbows on both sides of the Luoming River to blockade them. This was Zhao Jun's plan.
Big failure.
"Run. Run quickly——"
"Snap -" the whip hit hard. "You bastard, you have lost all your weapons. Are you going to fight or die? What are you doing standing there, why don't you pick it up quickly -"
"Keep running for me, run--"
On the road from Jiangjin to Yufeng, 50,000 Zhao troops marched in a hurry. They no longer had the majestic momentum and neat formation before, but their body shape had more than doubled, and one by one they were out of breath. Many of them were running.
The Heavy Armor Sword player was as tired as a dog, sticking out his tongue and gasping for air.
The sun in the sky is so hot that even an autumn tiger can kill people.
Gao Xie's eyes were slightly narrowed, and he looked like he was falling asleep, but in fact he was staring eastward. The time for revenge had come. Half a month ago in Anyang County, he was pinned down by hundreds of thousands of Zhao troops in the city and violently attacked.
After not being able to hold on for a few days, he lost nearly a third of his troops and had to withdraw from the city and retreat to Jiangjin City. But he will always remember this grudge.
"General, Zhao Dog is here." I don't know how long it took, but a war horse ran up to Gao Xie and shouted. Gao Xie's narrowed eyes were really only a slit. They were full of deep murderous intent.
"Gather the troops and prepare for war——"
The 20,000 Hedong Army infantry were dispersed in an array, with an unobstructed view of the shore. The tens of thousands of troops had no cover at all. The Han troops who rushed in on fast boats and got ahead landed in a big way five miles away from Yufeng County. They were waiting.
Zhao Jun, who came first, threw himself into a trap.
But they said that Jiangtong led an army of 50,000 people galloping towards Yufeng. Two hours later, they really saw the shadow of Yufeng County. But before entering Yufeng County, they had to cross Hedong.
Military level.
The 20,000 troops were divided into three groups. They were several miles apart, and Zhao Jun's scouts could see clearly. After Jiang Tong received the report, he was heartbroken. But reinforcements to Yufeng County were what he had to do, so he mustered up the courage to send 50,000 troops.
The Zhao army took a moment to regroup and then pressed heavily on the Han army on the road ahead.
Gao Xie led his 7,000 soldiers to first kill the 50,000 Zhao army. Then two battalions of Tang army infantry, led by the school captain, broke out in two directions, attacking the Zhao army's waist.
The team of three thousand people bypassed the fighting battlefield and moved towards the rear of the Zhao army, not to rush forward to fight, but to act as a containment.
Attacking from three sides and detouring on one side, the Zhao army was in chaos for a while.
Although the strength of these three groups is only 20,000, which is much less than the number of Zhao's army, Zhao's army has marched for fifty miles and is already a tired army. Its combat strength is not at the same level as that of the 20,000 enemy troops.
Chaos. Only relying on his own superiority in military strength prevented Gao Xie from achieving full success in the short term.
Yang Yanzhang looked at him kindly from behind, and immediately raised his flag, and the 10,000 Hedong elite infantrymen who were always on standby immediately killed 5,000 people.
With this group of soldiers and horses assisting the battle, the strength comparison between the two sides was already one to two. Although the infantry of the Zhao Army, which was far inferior to the Hedong Army in terms of combat strength, physical strength and endurance, also put up a brave resistance, they were exhausted during the previous march.
They went too far and could not withstand the Han army's attack.
Before, there were fewer Han soldiers and more Zhao soldiers, and the arrays were dense, which allowed them to hold on for a while. Now the fighting has been reduced for an hour, and the originally square array has become as jagged as a dog's gnawing, let alone
The breathable rear formation had already protruded a large handle. The panting Zhao Jun approached the exhausted army. At this time, Yang Yanzhang released 5,000 elite troops to charge into the formation. With just one blow, the 5,000 Hedong elite troops were like a sharp force.
The extremely sharp knife cleanly destroyed the entire Zhao army's front army.
The defeated Zhao army retreated into their own camp, and the entire organization was completely in chaos. Taking advantage of their attack, the two battalions of the Tang army also took the opportunity to attack fiercely, cutting the entire Zhao army's camp into two sections.
Jiangtong's 50,000-strong army was completely in chaos at this moment. They had to lead some generals to fight to the death and flee in the direction of Jiangjin.
Yang Yanzhang only allowed two battalions of Tang soldiers to pursue and kill him, while the main force of Hedong infantry gathered and pressed towards Yufeng County, a few miles away.
There were also tens of thousands of Zhao troops stationed in Yufeng City. There was not a single Han in the city. All the tens of thousands of people in the city were driven out. In addition to the Zhao soldiers, there were more than 20,000 Ding soldiers who came with the Zhao army.
Zhuang. With such strength, the generals of the Zhao army simply did not dare to take the opportunity to send troops to attack the Han army.
The Hedong Army had a reputation as a strong army, and he was afraid that if he sent out men, he would be beaten by a meat bun if he was not careful. Therefore, tens of thousands of Zhao soldiers stayed on the city wall in fear, watching the Jiangtong tribe be defeated and die.
Watching the victorious Han infantry troops, they came to attack.
Hundreds of thousands of troops surrounded Jiangjin City, and everyone thought it was a solid isolation line. Yufeng was very safe.
Now, the Han army has arrived at the city. The boats on the river covering the river, and the Han army's infantry landing ashore, the Zhao soldiers and civilians guarding the food supply are very frightened. This kind of attack that is beyond psychological preparation makes people feel sad.
It's all so chaotic that we can't calm down.
When the Zhao army came to Zhao soldiers' sight, the whole city was filled with cheers. However, the number of our own people, who clearly outnumbered the Han army, was divided into two by the Han army. It didn't take much effort to completely defeat the Zhao army.
When they were defeated, the whole city screamed and wailed. They even lost the confidence to defend the city.
Finally, the Han army formed a neat military formation, marching in neat ranks, and pressed toward the county town like a mountain. Their target was directly at the only 'flaw' in the defense of Yufeng County - Shuimen.
Yes, no matter how strong the water gate is built, it cannot be compared to the thick city wall. Zhu Biao's last time and space was in Bianjing City of the Northern Song Dynasty in Chinese history. That was the first gap opened by the Jin army's fierce attack on the water gate.
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Without sufficient troops or absolute water superiority, if there is a water gate in the city defense, it is best to block it first.
The bows and crossbows were fired, and suddenly dark clouds covered the sun. Arrows were flying all over the sky. Thick smoke billowed over the city, and beams of flames rose into the sky. Amidst the cheers and horrified screams of countless people, huge grains of grain and grass were fired one after another.
The hoard was completely devoured by fire.
The souls of Zhao soldiers flew into the sky, and they could only shout helplessly for a while. They dropped their weapons and fled with their heads in their hands. The 20,000 civilians in the camp were even more heartbroken and completely collapsed under the threat of the scorching heat.
The city gates were opened and they fled in all directions.
With a feast in front of him, what should Yang Yanzhang have to hesitate? Of course he led his army to kill wantonly. "It would be better if we can successfully capture the city without burning the food." Yang Yanzhang looked at the flames during the killing.
The sky-high Yufeng County sighed with emotion. The six to seven hundred thousand tons of grain and tens of thousands of weapons and armor inside were all burned down in a single fire. What a pity.
But if they don't set fire to the city directly, how can they march down the city in the short term? Besides, in the end, Zhao Jun himself will also set fire to it. This is a typical example of him looking forward to Long and succeeding in Shu.
As for Yufeng County, which was completely engulfed by the flames of the fire, we can also predict its next fate, or the future - that is, reconstruction.
Below Jiangjin City.
Yang Guangsheng's face was ashen, his majestic body was shaking constantly, and he was so angry that he couldn't even speak. Zhu Biao was completely 'teasing' him. Thirty thousand cavalry drove out of the city, but did not launch an offensive against Zhao Jun. Instead, they came
A silent war and confrontation began.
The two armies and horses faced off like this until the afternoon, until the news of Jiangtong's defeat came, and on the Han army ships that returned smoothly, the sailors shouted: "Yufeng is burned, Yufeng is burned...
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"Fire burns Yufeng, fire burns Yufeng..."
That was the military supply place for the 500,000 Zhao army. If Yufeng was really destroyed, it would be a fatal blow to the Zhao army.
On both sides of the Luoming River, 50,000 Zhao soldiers and 50,000 Jingsui troops were in commotion, especially the latter. These former "Han soldiers" all felt regret and annoyance in their hearts. They regretted why they didn't keep their eyes open and chose
Falling into a big hole? Many people are already thinking about how to go back again and again.
At sunset, Yang Guangsheng's heart felt cold and cold. At this time, he could already tell that something was wrong in the western sky. Different from the previous colors, the 'red clouds' at sunset in the west today were particularly red.
Not sure if it was an illusion, but Yang Guangsheng felt like he saw red fire.
His expression was very complicated, ranging from anger, despair, frustration, and misery, giving people a feeling of despair.
"How many days can the existing food and grass last?" Yang Guangsheng finally asked the military chief in a weak voice.
The chief secretary shook his head in frustration, "Including Anyang's grain reserves, we still have about 100,000 shi. But Anyang's grain cannot be transported across the river at all, and the 100,000 shi can only be eaten by those 20,000 people.
Our army's grain supply is no more than ten thousand shi. General Jiang has gathered more than 20,000 defeated troops. There are 100,000 people in front of the army. Each man has a dou of grain, and he can eat for five days at most.
The main force under Beiping City can only have about 50,000 shi of food and grass, but An Guogong has 300,000 troops and tens of thousands of followers, and 50,000 shi of food, no matter how much he saves, it can only be enough for ten days..."
"This war is over..."
"If we want to complain, we can only blame ourselves for being too careless. We didn't set up iron ropes to block the river and wooden rafts to sink the river. We didn't even set up thunderbolt cars and bed crossbows on both sides of the Luoming River..."
"Heaven's evil deeds can be forgiven, but human beings' evil deeds cannot survive."
Yang Guangsheng sighed and did not continue. He was about to start evacuating!
There are more than 50,000 Zhao soldiers with low morale, and 50,000 Jingsui troops who may change at any time. Yang Guangsheng has to beg for blessings from gods and Buddhas all over the sky.
The Hedong Army's cavalry were extremely powerful, extremely fast, elusive, and impossible to guard against. If Yang Guangsheng was not careful, his entire army might be wiped out.
"It's too late to block the news. Please apologize to Duke An."
In the big tent, Yang Guangsheng looked at Chang Shi and Zhu Bo, who were on his left and right, and said with a gloomy expression. As for the deputy general Jiang Tong, he had already decided to leave himself in the Han Dynasty. The rescue was not successful, and this sin was enough to destroy his entire family.
Crushed to death. So Jiang Tong asked to be cut off.
And in this situation, if you lead the troops and cut off the rear, isn't it just looking for death?
That night, the 50,000 Jingsui Army first turned to the southwest. Although at dawn the next day, when Yang Guangsheng led 30,000 Zhao soldiers to catch up with the Jingsui Army, there were only 46,700 Jingsui Army left.
Yang Guangsheng didn't say a word.
If they want to run away, just run away. It's better than making a scene in the army.
Jiang Tong led more than 20,000 defeated troops to rely on the built walls to desperately resist Zhu Biao's attack. When the troops withdrew back to the main army, only 7,000 of the more than 20,000 troops were left.
Yang Guangsheng tried his best to escape to the southwest, hoping to occupy a county town, collect some food, and then hold on to the city to wait for the main force of 300,000 troops that would withdraw later. However, the speed of their infantry was compared with that of Zhu Biao's cavalry.
It was too slow. Even if he had started a day earlier, he could only have escaped a hundred and fifty miles before being caught up by Zhu Biao and his troops.
"Clang, clang, clang..." The sound of metal clashing was like forging iron, so intense that it was suffocating. Generals Dou Bing and Jiang Tong were wielding swords and spears, one black and one yellow. They were like two incompatible whirlwinds.
, each maintaining their own territory. But they are always thinking about invading each other's space.
More than a hundred rounds passed in the blink of an eye.
Zhu Biao looked at Dou Bing with ease as he gradually gained the upper hand. The Zhao general opposite him was a powerful man, but not enough for Dou Bing to appreciate.
"Blow the drums, blow the trumpets..." Zhu Biao wanted to wave his troops forward at the first moment when Dou Bing won.
But just when the soldiers were about to press forward, a horse suddenly jumped out from the rear and said, "Report to the commander, urgent military situation!"
"What's the matter? Tell me quickly!"
"Commander, there is a group of Zhao soldiers coming from the southeast."
"Oh?" Zhu Biao looked happy instead of worried, "Is Yang Guangsheng's skills poor? Just use this little trick?"
"Report... to the commander-in-chief..."
In the midst of laughter, another attack came.
Zhu Biao stopped laughing, and without waiting for Di Feng to report, he said first, "But there is also Zhao Bingchi coming from the southwest? Hahaha..."
"Uh!" Di Feng knelt on the ground and couldn't help being shocked when he heard Zhu Biao's words. He thought to himself how the commander knew? Then he looked at Zhu Biao with great respect.
"It's a trivial skill, but you dare to use it to show your embarrassment!"
Without Zhu Biao's orders, the three generals Zhu Zhong, Xia Yuntuo, and Zhou Zi'ang under his command all asked Zhu Biao for orders: "Commander, the last general is willing to lead troops to defeat Zhao Dog."
"Hahaha..." Zhu Biao laughed and waved his hands.
"Need not!"
"Zhao Jun is being chased by us in a hurry. Yang Guangsheng is like a rabbit biting people, so he is determined to fight now. We don't have to fight hard with them. We must withdraw our troops and withdraw our troops with gold. I will defeat him someday."
"Ah, Marshal. Wouldn't that boost Zhao Gou's morale?"
"That's that easy. Come here Enjiang..." Zhu Biao whispered a few instructions to Feng Enjiang.
Feng Enjiang immediately started to smile, "General, I will take my orders." He shook his hand and galloped out with hundreds of Zhu Biao riding.
Feng Enjiang first led the cavalry in a circle in front of the Zhao army in the southwest, leaving waves of wanton laughter, and then ran towards the Zhao army in the southeast. Even after running back and forth like this, the speed of the cavalry still allowed them to grab
When they arrived in the southeast, the Zhao army arrived at the front of the central battlefield and approached the Zhao army first, but then left behind the same wanton ridicule and provocation.
In this way, no matter how simple-minded Zhao Jun is, he will not think that they have won.
"After the front army is cut off, stand still on the left and right, and the remaining troops retreat in order!" Following Zhu Biao's order, 30,000 cavalry quickly ran back.
Yang Guangsheng gave the order to withdraw his troops with a sad look on his face. Zhu Biao was so smart that he didn't even give himself a chance to fight to the death.
The Zhao army was tightly packed in a small county town. It was so crowded with 78,000 people! Moreover, food, food——
Yang Guangsheng originally expected a county town, which would not only have a lot more space, but also have a lot more food and supplies. However, a small county town originally had only 20,000 to 30,000 residents. Later, many people fled outside the city due to the war, and the city was already crowded.
We have little food, and now we have 70,000 to 80,000 mouths. Oh my God, this is a deadly rhythm.
Fortunately, it has already entered September and the weather has cooled down. Otherwise, hundreds of thousands of people would be crowded into a small county town like sardine cans, eating, drinking, and eating. In a few days, the city would be full of stench, and at the same time, the epidemic would strike.
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But the situation in the city is not going to be too good now.
Hedong Army Camp.
Half lying on a soft couch, Zhu Biao seemed to be sleeping with his eyes closed, but in fact he was secretly happy in his heart, "Yang Guangsheng, Yang Guangsheng, you are really obedient, hahaha..."
If 70,000 to 80,000 people were all crammed into the county town, wouldn't some of the unreliable Jingsui Army be left to set up camp outside the city, acting as horns to each other?
Tens of thousands of people gathered in a small county town, but they did not dare to drive out the residents and refugees in the city, fearing that the Hedong Army would take the opportunity to attack. If it weren't for Zhao Sheng's main force of 300,000 Zhao troops, Zhu Biao and other infantry troops would have been trapped when they arrived.
After half a month, Yang Guangsheng could be captured without any help.
"Report..." A loud shout suddenly came from outside the tent, "Commander, Di Feng reported that there is movement in the Zhao army. There were noises from the east gate, west gate, and south gate."
"Well!" Zhu Biao sighed softly, still lying on the soft couch, with no trace of surprise on his face, and said in a calm voice, "Instruct the generals to act according to the plan!"
"promise."
Listening to the sound of horns ringing outside the tent, Zhu Biao was very satisfied with his progress in this battle. He did not rely on the strength of his soldiers and horses and the strength of his team to defeat the enemy. Instead, he pressed forward step by step and allowed his opponent to disorganize their position.
, defeated again and again, and now I have no will to win and no will to fight... (To be continued...)
