Chapter 100: The decisive battle on the party (fifteen)
An Chongjiao has been trapped in the Zhuozhang River Valley for nearly a month since he dispatched troops in July. However, the originally planned fifteen-day plan to attack Licheng and then attack Luzhou has been completely aborted. In fact, it has exceeded
The originally scheduled time was doubled, but the plan was far from completed. Not to mention that Licheng was not seen, and even Libeipo was not reached.
Coming out of Wuxiang, follow the Xiangshui River to the east and arrive at Longquan. The journey was smooth, but right here in Longquan, a sudden heavy rain completely disrupted the progress of An Chongjie's troops. The mountain torrent released, and the Zhuozhang River
The water level surged, not only submerging the advancing valley road, but also blocking the army for three days. As for the dozens of sergeants and part of the baggage that were washed away by the flood, An Zhongjie could no longer care about feeling distressed. Compared with this loss,
, it’s much more important to rush on your way!
After the water level of the Zhuozhang River gradually dropped, the exposed valley road was filled with mud. Coupled with the large rocks and broken trees that were not lying on the road, the marching speed rapidly decreased from ten miles a day to two or three miles. Along the way, An
The repeated instruction was excruciatingly painful.
What's even more tragic is that when we arrived at Huangya Cave, we discovered that the valley path had been washed away by heavy rains. Rocks, mud, and large trees had piled up into a hill, completely blocking the road ahead.
How could An Zhongjie be willing to just turn around? He had no choice but to try his best to help the sergeants. He said a lot of good words and offered a lot of rewards, and finally encouraged the sergeants to step forward to clear the road. He lacked equipment and could only defend and fight... Okay
It was easy to clear the road, but it took a lot of time.
Then, An Zhongjie discovered that he was about to run out of food...
Keep moving forward? Or turn around and retreat? That is the question.
An Zhongjie hesitated for a long time, and finally decided to withdraw to Longquan temporarily. There were still a few villages there, and he could requisition some food. If he could support him for a few more days, he could ask Li Sizhao and Zhou Dewei from Wuxiang for food——
Of course, you have to pay attention to the methods when asking for food. The plan of the surprise attack on Li City was the private decision of His Highness the King of Han. If Li Siyuan and Zhou Dewei knew about it, it would easily arouse their anger and disgust.
An Chongjie led his army back to Longquan, plundered several nearby villages, and then rushed back to Wuxiang himself. Somehow, he managed to get some supplies in the name of Li Siyuan, so he secretly transported them to Longquan.
After more than ten days of rest and recuperation in Longquan, the 6,000 Korean troops under An Zhongjie once again built up their morale. They left Longquan and marched toward Huangya Cave again. During the days when they were begging for food in Longquan, An Zhongjie learned about the Korean army.
The progress of His Highness the King's war in Xiangyuan was quite unsatisfactory! Not only was Xiangyuan failed to be captured, but the main force of two thousand cavalry was lost, and the life and death of "Little Yazi" Li Congke was unknown. His Highness the King of Han reduced his troops to Shiyu, and suffered a lot.
Hard to maintain.
After Li Sizhao and Zhou Dewei met An Zhongjie, they lost their temper and denounced the Korean army's defeat. An Zhongjie suffered a storm of anger for nothing. However, it was precisely because of this that An Zhongjie's plan to obtain grain was
was carried out smoothly.
Li Sizhao and Zhou Dewei were already organizing troops to support Shiyu. An Zhongjie was also anxious, and at the same time he was still angry. He had to seize the time to re-enter the army and quickly capture Licheng and Luzhou to prove that the Korean army was not timid.
, he wanted to give Li Sizhao and Zhou Dewei a loud slap in the face with their impressive record, and tell them that the Korean army is no worse than the Zheng army and the Jin army. You'd better put away your contemptuous eyes, and don't think about those who take advantage of them in the future.
What an evil idea that puts people in danger!
"Faster! Faster!" An Zhongjie urged the sergeant desperately. When he saw those with slow legs, he would go up and kick them. When he saw those who were lazy, he would go up and whip them. Under the crazy pressure of him and his personal guards,
The marching speed of the Korean army suddenly increased. The sergeants of the brigade on the valley road rushed towards Huangya Cave like a long queue.
We can arrive at Huangya Cave tomorrow, and then... Judging from the weather, it seems like there won't be any rain in the next few days, but the weather in the mountains changes quickly, so it's hard to predict... If everything goes well, we can arrive at Li in three days.
On the northern slope, we can reach Licheng in two days! An Zhongjie thought about it silently, looking up at the sky from time to time - he was already scared by the heavy rain.
On the other side of the Zhuozhang River Valley, there is also a large army marching, which is the motley coalition of Li Cunxu and Li Xiaoxi.
Guo Chongtao was covered in black and yellow soil, and his bun at the corners of his eyes was also covered with dust. He and Li Cunxu were climbing a stone beam. The two of them jumped up with their hands on the top of the stone beam, and then made room for the sergeant behind.
After exiting the passage, I found a stone platform and looked down. I saw the sergeants lined up in two rows, climbing up the stone beam one by one.
The other side of the stone beam is even more dangerous. It faces the Zhuozhang River and is basically inaccessible. But at this moment, there are two ropes flying down from the sky. Wheelbarrows, wooden boxes, grain bags, and bundles of ordnance are flying along the ropes.
Slowly go up, pass over the river, and land on the other side of the stone beam. There are iron wheels slowly rotating at several fixed positions of the rope, and there are several ropes that are pulled up to the top of the rock wall, playing a role in supporting the rock wall.
The effect of force.
Guo Chongtao said with emotion: "When I was at Fanyang Military Academy, I heard that the logistics battalion of the Logistics Department had the power to conquer the world. At that time, I thought it was too much to boast, but now that I have seen it with my own eyes, it is indeed better to see it than to hear it a hundred times."
Li Cunxu nodded and said: "His Royal Highness King Yan said that logistics is the best guarantee of combat power. This sentence is particularly obvious among the Yan army."
Guo Chongtao said: "With the logistics battalion accompanying the march, everything is done with less effort, and the soldiers march on the mountain road very easily. Did your Highness watch it a few days ago? A camp was erected on Libeipo in just one day... tsk tsk...
The logistics battalion is indeed a powerful weapon in the army! Your Highness, after we regain Jinyang, we will also follow the Yan army's military system and set up a logistics battalion, right?"
Li Cunxu shook his head: "It's not that easy..."
Guo Chongtao said: "That's better than nothing! Your Highness, relax, I have learned a lot in Fan Yang. Even if I can't train into a logistics camp like the Yan Army, I can still get the three tastes..."
Li Cunxu continued to shake his head: "No... I think that even if we regain Jinyang, do we still need to establish a town in Hedong?"
Guo Chongtao was stunned: "Your Highness..."
Li Cunxu stopped him with his hand and said sadly: "Although His Royal Highness the King of Yan has not said anything, we rely on the Yan army to resurrect. Even if we do resurrect, how can we have the same momentum as before? Hedong is already over... Look at our men
, how many people are there now? Sixteen hundred people. In fact, it is less than six hundred. Don’t forget, one thousand of them are tribal soldiers in Jiemuli. Look at Jiemuli’s behavior. He is in charge of
Those who have passed through the garrison capital of Prince Yan’s palace now regard themselves as Prince Yan’s personal guards everywhere..."
Guo Chongtao sighed and said nothing. Li Cunxu smiled and continued: "Gu is not blaming Jie Muli. In fact, in Gu's heart, he is also willing to fight under the command of King Yan... Speaking of which, Gu has already decided to wait for this battle.
After that, I begged His Highness the King of Yan to go to the 'King of Jin' and join the Yan army... By the way, I heard that Mr. Zhang, the Yuhou Secretary, appreciates you very much. Don't miss your future when the time comes."
When he was in Fanyang Military Academy, Guo Chongtao had excellent academic performance. Later, he was transferred by Zhang Xingzhong to serve as an intern at the Yuhousi Military Command Office, where he was highly praised by Zhang Xingzhong. After hearing what Li Cunxu said, Guo Chongtao opened his mouth and wanted to make a few excuses, but always felt that he couldn't.
, because in terms of his true intentions, he rejected Zhang Xingzhong’s recruitment because of the word “loyalty” in his heart, which was completely against his true intentions, and he had secretly sighed many times about this.
Guo Chongtao was very fascinated by the system of the Yan army. He wanted to join the Yan army and practice it. At this moment, after listening to Li Cunxu's words, he breathed a sigh of relief. The longing in his heart swelled again, and he never said loyalty to Li Cunxu again.
Not exported.
Li Xiaoxi also climbed up, saw Li Cunxu and Guo Chongtao talking, and said hello: "Your Highness, Lao Guo, what are we talking about?"
Li Cunxu said with a smile: "General Li, you are so talented, you managed to get a logistics battalion here!"
Li Xiaoxi said with a smile on his face: "Without the logistics camp, this damn valley road is really difficult to walk, hehe."
At this time, a scout waved at the foot of the stone beam, and the three of them hurriedly got off the stone beam. The scout reported that there were traces of the army stationed in Huangya Cave five miles ahead, which made the three of them immediately alert. Li Xiaoxi immediately became vigilant.
He ordered the scouts to move further and be careful not to expose their traces.
At dusk, Li Xiaoxi, Li Cunxu and Guo Chongtao arrived at Huangya Cave first. Two scouts were already waiting here. There were obvious traces of human cleaning on the valley road. Moving forward along the valley road, there was a rare open space in the Zhuozhang River Valley. Here
There are remnants of a large army of troops stationed there. Rags, broken knives, bent iron spearheads, earth stoves, and filth and feces everywhere...
In the Youyan Security Army, Li Xiaoxi also followed the example of the nine field armies and established a staff team. However, the level of the staff is much lower than that of the Yan Army staff who have received formal training. But the traces left behind are extremely obvious.
This did not hinder the analysis and judgment of these slightly inferior staff officers at all. Soon after, the preliminary inventory results were submitted.
The enemy troops numbered between 5,000 and 6,000 people - this was the same as the original judgment. They were stationed more than half a month ago. Judging from the rocks, soil, residual trees and broken walls on both sides, they should have been killed by the landslide.
Yes, I cleaned it up here. But after cleaning it, it was withdrawn. I don’t know why.
While waiting for the follow-up army to follow up, Li Xiaoxi, Li Cunxu and Guo Chongtao discussed it carefully. Guo Chongtao believed that the enemy's obstruction in Huangya Cave was probably related to the previous heavy rain - the Yan army also suffered along the way.
It was a lot of hardship, maybe because of lack of food, or the enemy had other reasons, so the sneak attack was canceled. However, Guo Chongtao also emphasized that the possibility of the enemy stopping somewhere in the front was not ruled out, and the march below must be more careful.
When troops march into this kind of valley, as long as there are only a few hundred people standing guard, they will be unable to advance even an inch!
So Li Xiaoxi ordered the scouts to investigate further and try to investigate further.
At this moment, the scouts reported a shocking news: there was an army rushing toward Huangya Cave three miles away! (To be continued. If you like this work, you are welcome to come to Qidian to vote for recommendations, monthly votes, and your support.
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