Chapter 2 Spreading Wings (Part 5) Gaoyang and Yixian, where Zhao Ziming's troops are stationed, are more than 200 miles apart. Although they are connected by official roads, the war horses have to run for a whole day to reach the Boling Army.
After crossing the Hutuo River, the connection with the main battlefield in Yixian will definitely be more difficult. It can be said that the battlefields on the Eastern Front and the Western Front seem to be closely related, but in fact they have become separate battles, and it is impossible to coordinate with each other.
This is not a conventional tactic that has never been used by famous generals in the past, and it may not be used by future generals unless they have clairvoyance and ears to grasp all changes happening two hundred miles away at any time.
This tactic is very consistent with Liu Hongji's character. He used to be a horse thief. He was originally a laissez-faire guy. Although he has restrained himself a little under Tang Gong's command in recent years, at critical moments, he will unknowingly reveal his adventurous nature.
According to his plan, if Li Xu cannot defeat Luo Cheng as expected, the six counties will fall into the dilemma of being attacked on three sides. If before Li Xu defeats Luo Cheng, Luo Yi has already broken through. Lu Qin and Liu Hongji will fight side by side.
With the strong defense line, the outcome of the Battle of Hejian also lost its meaning to the six counties of Boling. Li Xu, alone outside, could only wander away without a destination and no place to stay.
"This is simply gambling! Liu is betting on our six counties in Boling! Anyway, the safety of the six counties has nothing to do with him!" After listening to the battle plan relayed by Li Xu, Army Sima Zhao Ziming complained angrily
Li Xu's arrival greatly encouraged him and the entire Eastern Front soldiers. However, none of the news Li Xu brought made Zhao Ziming happy.
He was dissatisfied not only with the entire battle plan, but also with Li Xu's decision to lend troops to Liu Hongji. "Instead of joining forces now, why didn't Madam agree to join the Li family in raising troops? After so much effort, thousands of
My brother's life was sacrificed, but he got such a mediocre result!"
These words are not words of righteous indignation. At present, Hedong is strong and the six counties of Boling are weak. No matter whether Li Xu cooperates with or relies on the Tang Gong family, he will be regarded as a defector!
"That's not necessarily true. At least we saved one-third of our own land and got a chance to breathe!" Right Sima Shi Defang disagreed with Zhao Ziming's point of view and stood up to refute. In his opinion, there is a gap between cooperation and dependence.
The difference is very big. At present, the six counties of Boling can only be regarded as allies of the Li family in Hedong rather than vassals. As long as they maintain their independence, after the strength of the Boling army is restored in the future, everyone can slowly persuade Li Xu to step out.
Six counties, fight for the world with other heroes
But in some words, Shi Defang did not want to express it too clearly. His protagonist Li Xu is a very upright hero. This innate uprightness and honesty can easily help him create an image of a moral and wise king among the people.
Things need to be handed over to him, such as Shi Defang, Marching Commander Shi Fang Yannian and other advisers and commanders. Only in this way can the Boling Army be invincible in the future competition for the championship. After all, loyalty, kindness, and trustworthiness are the key points.
It is a virtue recognized by the Chinese people for thousands of years. Although history is always written by the victors, the victors will never write down their despicable and dark sides. Instead, they should attach a righteous meaning to everything they have done.
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The support of the imperial court is no longer available, and the military strength has just been reduced; there is no local insurance to rely on, and there is no recognition from the aristocratic families. Under this situation, the only thing Li Xu can rely on is the people who win the hearts of the people.
Winning the world is definitely not just a lie. The key lies in how you can successfully transform these loose people's hearts into the power of your own growth.
"My lord is forced by the situation to agree to Hedong's conditions. We can only survive first before we can ask for anything else!" Marching Commander Shi Fang Yannian and Shi Defang had a tacit understanding for a long time. He smiled and spoke up for his colleagues as he had witnessed the attacking power of the Tiger and Ben cavalry with his own eyes.
As a person, he has a far deeper understanding of the danger of the current situation than Zhao Ziming and others who have never fought against Luo Yi. Even if the elite soldiers who went south to Hulao were not killed, they are not the opponents of the Tiger Cavalry at this life and death moment.
No matter what compromise Li Xu made, Fang Yannian thought it was appropriate.
In the past, Emperor Gaozu of the Han Dynasty had the shame of Bai Deng seeking peace, and Emperor Wu of the Wei Dynasty had the defeat of abandoning his robe and cutting off his beard, but both of them were able to turn defeat into victory in the end and become the final heroes. If his lord has gone through countless hardships and still prefers to bend rather than bend as before, Fang Yannian will be worried about his own fate.
The future and now my lord has slowly begun to learn to be flexible and compromise. Although he is still far from the standard of "wisdom" in everyone's eyes, he has already given people hope of achieving hegemony.
"In short, we have paid too much and gained very little!" Zhao Ziming shrugged his shoulders and commented that in front of Li Xu, he did not need to hide his views. On the one hand, it was a long-term habit, and on the other hand, it was out of trust in the other party's mind.
"Find a way to defeat Luo Cheng first, and then think about other things later!" Li Xu pointed out the short-term goal straightforwardly without arguing with his confidants, "Ziming, tell me what you know about the enemy situation, so that everyone can be prepared.
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After running wildly for a whole day, his robes were covered with dust and his beard turned tawny. He looked very embarrassed and worried. Zhao Ziming did not dare to say any more offensive words.
Go to the middle of the military tent and unfold a map on the table
"The Youzhou Army led by Luo Cheng has about two to three thousand people, including one thousand five hundred to two thousand light armored cavalry. There are no armored cavalry. They have retreated to Shucheng a few days ago. According to the refugees who escaped, they will never
Pingshu and Wen'an on the west bank of Jiqu and Lucheng on the other bank also fell into the hands of the Youzhou Army! These three counties were the garrison of General Yang Yichen back then. The city walls are more than two feet high and the defense facilities are intact..."
The intact defense facilities made it very difficult for the Boling Army on the eastern front to defeat the Youzhou Army within a limited time. According to what Zhao Ziming learned, Luo Cheng, the commander of the Youzhou Army on the East Front, was not a playboy. He used troops
He is quite decent, and his prestige in the army and personal martial arts are also quite high. If Li Xu rushes forward and attacks, he is likely to face an unprecedentedly fierce and fierce battle. And Dou Jiande, who is behind the Boling Army, has a very ambiguous attitude.
"Dou Jiande's troops are besieging Hejian County. General Mo and Luo Chengdu have not taken any rescue action..." After introducing the situation of the Youzhou Army, Zhao Ziming continued to introduce another enemy.
The situation was very similar to what Li Xu had learned in advance. The three families were all waiting for a fighter opportunity. "Don't you have any contact with the Youzhou Army?" Out of his understanding of his subordinates, Li Xu asked in a low voice whether Zhao Ziming liked to stand by and wait for help.
In fact, the generals who have experienced the Xiongwu Camp and the Qijun Camp do not like to fight pure defensive battles. They will find ways to cause trouble for the enemy, constantly test the opponent's strength, and create opportunities for their own further actions.
"Half a month ago, I sent brothers from two brigades to cross the river to harass. According to the report of the brigade leader who returned, the infantry of the Youzhou Army had mediocre combat effectiveness, military appearance, and military discipline. However, Luo Cheng was very skilled in martial arts and was responsible for breaking up the rear.
Almost all the brothers fell into his hands!" Zhao Ziming thought for a moment and replied solemnly.
This was one of the reasons why he didn't understand why Li Xu was eager to compromise with Hedong. Through actual combat, Zhao Ziming found that the combat effectiveness of the Youzhou Army was not as powerful as imagined.
The army has the absolute upper hand, but the Taiyuan Li family is a very cunning partner. Although the six counties of Boling are not suffering a big loss at the moment, they may be plotted by the other party in the future.
"Is Luo Cheng personally leading the pursuit?" Li Xu frowned slightly and asked.
"Indeed, this man was so arrogant that he refused to take any losses and sent people across the river to attack our camp the next day, but the general did not allow him to get any advantage!" Zhao Ziming was stunned for a moment and continued.
He knows how his general plans to deal with the enemy. In terms of personal bravery, among the generals he has seen so far, Li Xu is definitely ranked in the top three. The more unruly and unruly Luo Cheng is, the more opportunities there are for the two of them to collide head-on.
For both the enemy and us, these two generals are the soul of an army. If either party is killed or injured, it will lead to the collapse of the entire army.
"A general is worth a thousand dollars, don't take risks easily!" Shi Defang's reaction speed was no slower than that of Zhao Ziming. He walked to Li Xu and whispered advice.
"The current plan is to win in a dangerous situation. Everyone goes to rest. Ziming, find someone to help me boil a bucket of hot water. I want to take a bath!" Li Xu smiled and patted Shi Defang on the shoulder.
The staff staggered and said, "Notify the brothers that we will break camp at five o'clock tomorrow and we will go to the other side of the Hutuo River to meet Luo Cheng."
Really unable to "enjoy" this rude gesture of kindness from his lord, Shi Defang took a few steps back, barely standing still and holding his painful shoulder while trying to give Li Xu some advice and looked around.
The generals were gloating about their misfortune, and he had no choice but to close his mouth angrily.
Half an hour later, Zhao Ziming saw the freshly dressed Li Xu again in the Chinese military tent. "The general always feels that the Li family in Hedong is very insidious. Although the general has promised to form an alliance with them, he has to be careful. Before you come back, the Li family will
The second young master came to Boling and used Luo Yi's threat to ask the six counties to fall into the arms of the Li family. The wife did not agree to him at that time, and the two brothers and sisters were very unhappy! "
"Madam has told me about these situations. I also know that we are fighting against tigers, but the situation is stronger than humans after all..." At this moment, there were only two people left in the military tent. Li Xu sighed and told Zhao Ziming bluntly.