Winter has arrived, and a permeating humidity rises in the mountains.
Jiange changed its flag. In the mountains to the southeast of Jiange, the military camps of the Kingdom of Jin stretched as far as the eye could see.
The military flags of various colors are mixed. The most common one is the pennant with a gold border and a red sun. The rest of the five-color iron towers, dragon patterns with black borders, etc. are all flags of the pure Jurchen army.
In addition, the Xi people, Liao people, and Liaodong Han people each have different flags. Some use totems such as Haidongqing, wolf, and black magpie as their names, guarding huge handsome flags. Each handsome flag symbolizes a certain
A heroic name that once shocked the world.
Among them, the 20,000 Jurchen Yanshan Guards who were once commanded by the God of War Wanyan Loushi and the more than 10,000 direct troops under their command still retain their establishment. Over the past few years, under Zong Han, the flags of the two armies have been
They were dyed white and trained endlessly. They regarded this southern expedition as a battle to avenge their humiliation. The person who directly led them was Wanyan Xiebao, the King of Baoshan.
The Huaxia Army had a grudge against the Jurchens, and the Jurchens also regarded the sacrifice of Lou Shi and Shi Weishi as a great shame. During the southern expedition, this army was waiting to repay the blood debt of the general's death to the Huaxia Army.
After several days of operations in the Chinese army's tent, all parties arrived in the morning. The most important civil servants and generals of the Central and Western Route Army for the southern expedition had all arrived.
Except for Xi Yin and Yin Shuke who are still in charge of the affairs on the Eastern Front at this time, the Jurchen generals gathered here are headed by Wanyan Zonghan, including Ba Lisu, Wanyan Saba, Pearl King Wanyan Sheyema, Baoshan
King Wanyan Xiebao, Gao Qingyi, Youlili, Dalai, Yuyu...most of them are veterans who participated in one or two southern expeditions. In addition, Hanchen Han Qixian, who was highly regarded by Zonghan, was in charge of supplies, grain and grass.
Operational matters.
In addition, many generals of the Wu Dynasty who surrendered to the Jurchens along the way, such as Li Huan, Guo Turan, Hou Ji, etc., were summoned to attend the meeting.
A huge map depicting the situation from Jiange to Chengdu and other places was hung up, and the person responsible for the explanation was Gao Qingyi, who was both civil and military. Compared with the thoughtful Han minister Han Qixian, Gao Qingyi had a strong and resolute personality, and was the diplomat under Zong Han who could best suppress one party.
Minister. In the plan of this southern expedition, Zong Han and Xi Yin originally planned to keep him in Yunzhong, but later they took him with them to lead the 30,000 Bohai elite soldiers in the southern expedition.
"The sword pavilion has been lowered, and the battle is about to begin!"
Walking in front of everyone, Gao Qingyi, who was wearing soft armor, had extremely thick eyebrows. He used to be a minister of the Liao Dynasty, and later he was reused under Zong Han. He practiced civil affairs in peacetime and could lead the army in war. He was an extremely rare talent.
.The thing that impressed people most about him may be his permanently drooped eyebrows. He looked lifeless at first glance, but when he opened his eyes he showed murderous intent. Once he took action, he acted decisively and resolutely, making him extremely difficult to deal with.
"In the past few days, you have all been prepared to fight the so-called Chinese army. Today, the commander-in-chief has summoned you to tell you that this battle is close at hand. Please obey military laws in every move you make after passing the sword pavilion.
, and anyone who exceeds the limit in the slightest will not be tolerated by military law. This is the premise of this war."
Gao Qingyi's eyebrows scanned the rear of the camp without exaggerating his tone, and then he picked up the pole and cast his eyes on the map behind him.
"In front of us is the Chinese Fifth Army with black flags guarding the southwest. The total number is 60,000. Now it has pressed forward to Zizhou, Huangming County, and the Yuyu River line. From the front line of Huangming and Yuyu River to Zizhou
The area of more than forty miles is the most critical section of this southern expedition."
He drew a circle with a wooden pole. From Jiange to Zizhou, the total distance is hundreds of miles. There are two main roads. In Huangming County, Yuyu Creek is close to the dividing point of the two roads. The Chinese army has pressed the front line here. It is obvious that
, not only planning to fight a defensive battle in Zizhou.
For the veteran generals who have been fighting for many years, the ratio of troops and the strategy adopted by the opponent this time is a situation that is relatively difficult to understand. The Jurchen West Route Army originally had 300,000 troops going south, but there were injuries and divisions on the way.
The main force of Jiange was only about 200,000, but several Wu Dynasty troops were recruited on the way, and two to three hundred thousand Han civilians were captured near Jiange to be used as cannon fodder. If the whole force were to advance forward, it could be called an army of one million in ancient times.
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The main force of the Chinese army on the opposite side is only about 60,000.
Defending the city is not enough, let alone pushing the battle line halfway. Even if there are many dangerous mountains and passes between Jiange and Zizhou, there is nothing better than a city wall for defense.
But facing the Chinese army before this "last battle", the Jurchen generals did not blindly rely on Da Da. At least in this meeting, Gao Qingyi did not intend to comment on this. He asked someone to hang a note on the side of the map.
There is a font size for the list.
"Among the Black Flag Army, the Fifth Chinese Army is the main force under Ning Yi. Their army names are different from those of the Wu Dynasty and our Dajin. The army is called divisions, then brigades, and regiments... The commander-in-chief of the Fifth Army is
The general of the division, He Zhicheng, was born in Ninghua, Hedong. He served as a general in the Wurui camp under Qin Shaoqian's command during the Jinghan period. Later, he rebelled with Ning Yi. In the battle of Xiaocang River, he served as the deputy commander of the Chinese army and followed Ning Yi to evacuate southward. Watch it.
The troops are used step by step, with no highlights, but you should not be careless. He is the most convenient chess piece for Ning Yi. If you face him, you will face Ning Yi."
"The first division of the Fifth Army, commander Han Jing, was originally the leader of Qingmuzhai in Luliang Mountain. Now he is the leader of the Luliang Mountain line in the Chinese Army. As far as we know, this is the place where Ning Yi first laid out wiring and trained troops.
, in the first Bianliang battle, this man led two thousand Qingmu cavalry south, and attacked Moutuogang secretly... This man was agile and flexible in his troops, had strong adaptability, had a strategic understanding of the overall situation, and was extremely difficult to deal with. Once a fight started from left to right, this man would be
It is very likely that people will be arranged into a reserve team to coordinate the rescue."
"...the Chinese Fifth Army, the Second Division, Commander Pang Liu'an, the former general of Wurui Camp, Qin Shaoqian's direct descendant of the rebellion. I have seen this person use troops, steady, good at defense, not good at attacking, good at frontal combat, but not underestimating the enemy. According to previous intelligence, the third
The Second Division has the most iron cannons. If we were to engage in a head-on battle with him and face his iron cannon formation, I am afraid no one would be able to rush in front of him... To face this person, we would need extraordinary troops."
"The Third Division, commander Liu Chengzong, took people to Xuzhou last year and moved to the Liangshan area in September this year. It is a problem for His Highness King Lu (Wan Yanchang). There are several generals under Qin Shaoqian in Wurui Camp, but this person is the only one with handsome talent. If
They may be the most difficult group of people to deal with here, but now, don't pay attention to them."
"Commander of the Fourth Division, Qu Zhengyan, this is the direct lineage promoted by Ning Yi who joined the Black Flag Army after the rebellion. After Wu Jingping, he joined the Black Flag Army. Starting from the lowest soldier, he joined the Black Flag Army in the northwest and Xiaocanghe River.
It sprung up rapidly during the several years of war."
"...Nowadays, most of the generals of the Chinese Army are still meritorious ministers who followed Ning Yi. At that time, the generals of Wu Ruiying, He Zhicheng, Li Yi, Pang Liu'an, and Liu Chengzong all held high positions. If they are really extraordinary talents, Wu Ruiying was among them back then.
There were no bright spots among his men. Later, Qin Shaoqian relied on his father's background to concentrate on training, and then at the Battle of Xiacun, Ning Yi tried his best to arouse some of their ambitions. These people can now have corresponding status and abilities.
It can be said that Ning Yi and others know people well and use them well, and slowly brought them out, but Qu Zhengyan is different..."
"After joining the Black Flag Army, this person first rose to prominence in the battle with Xixia, but at that time he only served as the leader of the Black Flag Army's squad, that is, the Tenth Commander. It was not until the end of the three-year war in Xiaocanghe that he gradually entered the public
In the field of vision, during the three-year war, he was active in Luliang and the northwest areas. He received orders in times of crisis. Later, he recruited a large number of Han troops from the Central Plains. By the end of the three-year war, he led nearly ten thousand troops, 70% of whom were
The Central Plains army was hastily recruited, but under his men, it was actually able to achieve great results."
Gao Qingyi glanced around and paused slightly: "Back then, General Wu Chuan led an army to attack the northwest and broke Yanzhou. Ning Yi led his troops to quickly outflank him. General Dalai led more than ten thousand troops and was nearby. He wanted to talk to Wu Chu.
They jointly attacked Ning Yi, but were blocked by a Chinese army. Although this army was not strong in combat, it intercepted and harassed them endlessly, and finally held General Dalai back for a day and night, so that Ning Yi secretly broke through the city without losing his power.
The commander-in-chief died in Yanzhou."
"The army at that time was a group of Central Plains soldiers that Qu Zhengyan hastily assembled. There were less than 2,000 trained Chinese troops among them... These information were later made clear through various inquiries under the auspices of Lord Gushen.
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As soon as he said these words, everyone sitting here could not help but be moved by it. Dalai clenched his fists with both hands and looked resolutely, but did not say anything. At that time, in order to avenge Lou Shi, he led the army to the northwest without hesitation. He was one of them
Lieutenant general, when he arrived at the breach of Xiaocang River, he was killed without hesitation. The northwest was really killed and blood flowed like a river. Both sides went back and forth, fighting to the death.
At that time, the Chinese army was already furious. The number of men was getting smaller and smaller day by day, and the morale was getting higher and higher day by day. Facing the Jurchen offensives in turn and the reinforcements coming from the Central Plains, the Chinese army continued to launch counterattacks. It was really
With a sense of despair that the whole world will be buried with him.
For such a madman, anyone with some sense can't help but feel afraid. The millions of Han troops in the Central Plains were frightened in the later period, and even after his death, Dalai was ordered to lead the Jurchen army to deal with the Chinese army. At that time, he also
I was thinking about how not to be dragged down by these guys and die together.
Of course, they later learned that during the second half of the Xiaocanghe War, Ning Yi was already arranging to move south. He planted spies among the millions of Han troops and launched a public opinion war, exaggerating that the Chinese army had risked everything to drag people to the funeral.
The atmosphere was secretly taking advantage of the power of the unstoppable killing to divert power. Dalai and others were confused by the fierce offensive on the front line, and finally failed to prevent the Chinese army from fleeing south.
Later, although he, Yin Shuke and others led the army to massacre the entire northwest land to vent their anger, this whole incident was still the most unforgettable shame and humiliation in his life.
To fight against the Chinese army and against Qu Zhengyan, Dalai had already asked for a fight several times in private, so naturally he didn't speak much at this time. Everyone exchanged a few words in low voices, and Gao Qingyi continued.
"... This Qu Zhengyan is regarded as Ning Yi's disciple in the Chinese army. He has participated in Ning Yi's teachings, but the reason why he can achieve this on the battlefield is due to his own talent. This person's martial arts
He is not strong, but in terms of using troops, he has learned the wisdom of 'Han Xin points out troops, the more the better', which should not be underestimated. He may even be the most difficult general in the Southwest Chinese Army."
"...In addition, the Fourth Division of the Fifth Chinese Army is rumored to be called the Special Operations Division. Chen Tian, the chief of staff who advises Qu Zhengyan and performs military affairs, is Ning Yi's disciple. Ning Yi has every whimsy.
, and also do more verification in this fourth division. In the next battle, against Shang Quzhengyan, any kind of tactics may appear, so you should not take it lightly."
"...the fifth division of the Fifth Army, commander Yu Zhongdao, is from the northwest. He is from the Zhong family in the Western Army. He can be regarded as a minister of Tuogu after Zhong Lie died. This person was not prominent in the Western Army. He joined the Huaxia
The army did not have outstanding achievements, but the military affairs were well organized, and Ning Yi commanded the fifth division like a master. Before the Chinese army left Liangshan and faced the battle of Luqiao Mountain, the person responsible for the main attack was the Chinese army.
Third, the Fifth Division, with one hundred thousand Wu Dynasty troops, can destroy everything and is not troublesome. If we underestimate the enemy too much, we may not be able to do much better in the future."
"In addition, news came from the west that Ning Yi arranged for 20,000 elites from the Dayang tribe at the junction of Tubo and Dali to camp eastward. More than 20,000 people participated in the Xiaocang River battle, and most of them were the last ones to evacuate.
The elite team. Master Gushen sent envoys to try to instigate Pharmacist Guo, who is currently hiding in Tubo, to buy Dayang... But Pharmacist Guo's expression changed after hearing this and he did not dare to take action..."
Gao Qingyi talked about the participants in this war, and now the top brass of the Chinese army - this was just the beginning. The Jurchens might have had a lot of discussions on weekdays, but the generals of the Wu Dynasty who surrendered in the rear could not help but be astonished.
For many things in the Chinese army, they did not know as detailed as Gao Qingyi. From these pieces of information, it is conceivable that the Jurchens had prepared for this war. I am afraid that they had been preparing for this war a few years ago.
Everything has already started.
In the past ten years or so, although some people in the Wu Dynasty often badmouthed the Jin Kingdom, saying that they would quickly end up born in sorrow and dying in happiness, this southern expedition proved that their power had not weakened too much.
From the attention of generals such as Zong Han and Gao Qingyi, they were gradually able to see clearly what the outline and appearance of the black flag on the opposite side were...
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After the morning combat meeting, the troops of the Second Division of the Fifth Army will be dispatched from Zizhou.
At noon, tens of thousands of Chinese soldiers gathered in the long shed that served as the canteen on the side of the military camp. The officers and soldiers were discussing what might happen in this war.
On one side of the long shed, Ning Yi and many high-ranking military officers also sat down to dine here. Chief of General Staff Li Yi, Commander of the Second Division Pang Liuan, Commander of the First Division Han Jing, Qu Zhengyan of the Fourth Division and others were all gathered here. In addition, there were also
There were some brigades and regimental commanders of the Second Division. Everyone gathered to discuss the war, but they did not shy away from the soldiers around them.
"This battle is actually not easy to fight..."
"In all these years, I have never seen an easy fight."
"Since Wanyan Aguda's death, there are still some living heroes among the founding heroes of the Jin Kingdom, and they are basically here... Well, the only missing ones are Wu Qimai, Xi Yin, and Yin Shu..."
"The main force is 200,000, and the surrendered Han army can easily collect 200,000, 300,000, 500,000... They are not afraid of being squeezed to death on the road."
"They also arrested hundreds of thousands of people, which can be considered as a defense force, haha."
"It's okay to be optimistic, don't underestimate the enemy... Ba Lisu, Sa Ba, Yu Yu, You Lili, Gao Qingyi, Zong Han's family... they are all veteran generals who attacked Bianliang ten years ago, and they have countless lives on their hands, no
The old soldiers can't compete with them. Those who laughed at them before are now bearing fruit on their graves."
"I'm not underestimating the enemy. My hands are sweating right now. Look, we all know that there is no way out... With 500,000 people, they may not win."
"No, who knows how to plant trees on their graves..."
"...Think of it this way, Xiaocanghe fought for three years, and then the area shrank for five or six years, and the Central Plains collapsed. It's time for us to show off. Otherwise, when people talk about it, they all say that the Huaxia Army is lucky.
The rebellion ran to the northwest, but Xiaocanghe couldn't beat it. They ran all the way to the southwest, and then they hit Luqiao Mountain. Many people think it doesn't count... This time the opportunity has come."
"Theoretically speaking, given the huge disparity in military strength, it is indeed safer to defend the city..."
"There is no other way... 50,000 to 60,000 people and Mr. Ning are all guarding Zizhou. It is true that they cannot defeat it. But if I were Zong Han, I would surround Zizhou with elite troops, and all the Wu Dynasty troops would be sent behind Zizhou and burned.
Kill and plunder. We can only watch as the vast plains of Zizhou are spread out. That’s a dead end. Using less to attack more is just taking advantage of the terrain and muddying the water. We’ll see if we can catch some fish in the future... For example, just touch
The fish of Zong Han’s two sons, hehehehehe..."
"Hey... your Fourth Army is full of bad ideas. This idea can be taken up..."
"This is called attacking and saving, secret, secret... Jie Jie Jie Jie..."
"I understand, I understand... Jie Jie Jie Jie Jie Jie..."
Among the middle and high-level officers of China, the basic thoughts on this war have been unified. At this time, the conversation at the dinner table was of course not a real secret. It was just that everyone was nervous before the war. Officers from several different armies met each other.
It feels so good to make fun of someone casually.
Ning Yi did not stop this kind of thing, and occasionally he would participate in it and pour bad water on it. Looking at the group leader at the next table, the staff members were talking nonsense, and he, Han Jing, Qu Zhengyan and others were also joking and arguing.
When the Jurchens came to attack, it was not realistic to defend Zizhou. They could only move forward from Zizhou and make use of the rugged mountain and forest terrain. The second division led by Pang Liu'an was the main force in the attack. They broke camp in the afternoon.
, followed by a packhorse team of more than 5,000 people, which was originally the entire horse property of the Chinese Military Commercial Department, was now assigned to Han Jing's command.
Although there is the Chengdu Plain in the southwest, outside the Chengdu Plain, there are rugged mountain roads. To walk on such mountain roads, short-legged Yunnan horses are needed. Although they are not useful for charging on the battlefield, they have outstanding endurance and are suitable for walking on dangerous mountain roads.
.On the battlefield from Zizhou to Jiange, if there is any urgent rescue situation, this horse team will provide the best transportation capacity.
In the Chinese army, Han Jing was agile in using troops and had commanded cavalry. He was suitable to be the fire brigade in the middle. However, in the past few days, Qu Zhengyan, the commander of the Fourth Division, had pestered him and begged him for three hundred yuan.
Horses, and then wanted to get two hundred more. Every day, he would pester Han Jing and say: "I have an idea that may be useful in the future. Brother Han will consider helping me..."
For Qu Zhengyan, a "little old man" who is frowning all day long and thinking seriously about things, Han Jing is sometimes willing to help, sometimes he is more broken: "Are you kidding me? You deserve the right place at the right time and the right people."
Plan, I’m going to give the order to the company level, please go away, please go away, please let the people below concentrate on fighting, okay?”
"No, no, no, Mr. Han, I just chose a few points on the side you are guarding. The Jurchens are very likely to be fooled. You just need to say hello to the several regiment cadres you arranged in advance, and I can send the signal.
, you can take a look at our plan..."
"Look at your balls. It's too complicated. I can't understand it."
"No, no, Commander Han uses his troops flexibly and eclectically. It just fits...just cooperate."
"I used to be a bandit! I don't understand the calculations of you scholars! Don't praise me!"
"...Then you give me two hundred horses."
"...I..." Han Jing was extremely angry, "I'll give you a piece of my balls!"
Such things happened occasionally, so Han Jing came to Ning Yi while eating to complain. Ning Yi waved his hands and refused to participate: "It's none of my business. Why don't you give him a good beating? Qu Zhengyan
Just look at it without beating..."
In fact, this kind of thing is not just a joke by Qu Zhengyan. In the Chinese army, this division commander has a relatively special style of behavior. Rather than being a soldier, he is more like a chess player who is always taking exams. His body shape
With a thin face, a frown, and a serious expression, he has extremely outstanding talents in troop command, training, command, and operations. This is a trait that emerged during several years of war in Xiaocanghe.
In the most brutal war of those three years, members of the Chinese Army were undergoing training and dying. Many talents were honed in the process, and Qu Zhengyan was one of the most eye-catching ones. He first took over the platoon in a critical battle.
Later, he rescued several staff members headed by Chen Tian, and then captured hundreds of courageous Central Plains Han troops. After a little reorganization and intimidation, they were thrown into the battlefield.
With the foundation of hundreds of Han troops, he rescued hundreds of trapped Chinese soldiers, and then the two sides fought side by side. During the brutal runs and battles, Qu Zhengyan had an almost perfect judgment on the enemy's strategy and tactics, and then
With the help of Chen Tian and others, he walked on the edge of life and death time and time again, sometimes even seeming to deliberately test the bottom line of the Lord of Hell.
For example, a team of less than 2,000 people mobilized more than 7,000 Central Plains Han troops to attack the main force of tens of thousands in Dalai. The two thousand people were divided into two groups, one acting as the main force and the other acting as reinforcements. They were quickly defeated every time they reached the front line.
At that time, the "reinforcements" happened to show up to give his people a shot in the arm. In the most dangerous battles in Xiaocanghe, he played both gods and ghosts, not only deceiving the enemy, but also deceiving himself - of course, he deceived the most.
The surrendered Han troops, and those who survived, are now all official members of the Huaxia Army.
This time, he had no choice but to walk the tightrope. There were only a few centimeters difference, and his side might have collapsed. But every time, he succeeded in fishing. Sometimes Ning Yi was astonished by his operation. Looking back,
I got a chill down my spine.
It was also because of such a record that after the Xiaocanghe War, Qu Zhengyan was promoted to brigade commander. Later, when the number of troops increased, he naturally moved to the position of division commander. Of course, it was also because of this style that the Chinese Army internally talked about the Fourth Army of the Fifth Army.
Teachers especially like to describe them as "bad-mouthed".
The success of Qu Zhengyan's actions is naturally not just luck. The first is his judgment and grasp of battlefield planning and the enemy's intentions. The second is his clear understanding and control of his soldiers. In this regard, Ning Ning
Yi pays more attention to using data to achieve these, but in Qu Zhengyan, it is more pure talent. He is more like a calm chess player, accurately understanding the enemy's intentions and accurately grasping the role of the chess pieces in his hand.
, put them into the right position accurately.
On the other hand, it was Chen Tian and others in the staff who assisted him.
Ning Yi's lectures in the Chinese army emphasized technique in the early stage and Taoism in the later period. Chen Tian, Tang Minjie and others were all born out of the tendency of emphasizing technique in the early stage. They analyzed various means and emphasized the purpose.
Do anything to achieve your goals... In the staff department of the Fourth Division, there are many students of Ning Yi. Their usual creed is "There are no ideas that cannot be used, it just depends on how you implement them." Chen Tian is a pragmatist, and the whole
Tian frowned and thought about how to implement various ideas.
They are not pursuing brainstorming, but no matter what the problem is, Chen Tian only considers implementation. In future generations, he may be called a master of action. Also with Chen Tian's assistance, he spoke out about many suicide attempts.
Only then can it be implemented more appropriately.
The pair frowned all day long during the exam, and were occasionally described by Ning Yi as a duo with a sad face. However, Qu Zhengyan was more like a simple chess player, and others had a positive impression of him. Chen Tian would occasionally be satisfied after the plan was successful.
If he laughs, he will be considered "a bitch" by a bunch of people.
The Fourth Division has many plans and plans, some of which can only be completed by oneself, and some of which require cooperation with friendly forces. Qu Zhengyan came to harass Han Jing, which is actually a way of communication. If the plan is reliable, Han Jing will know it.
If Han Jing's opposition is fierce, Qu Zhengyan also has enough understanding of the attitude and tendency of the First Division.
He had also harassed Pang Liu'an and Yu Zhongdao before. Pang Liu'an was generous and Yu Zhongdao was honest. The negotiations between the two parties were not as dramatic as the one with Han Jing.
"By the way, I have another idea, which I didn't explain clearly before..."
"Damn it, it's time to eat."
"Da Lai over there, during the battle of Xiaocang River, he was originally going to rescue Yanzhou, but I delayed him for a day and a night, but he was killed by the teacher without giving up. He must not be willing to accept it. I will not meet him this time.
If he goes to the left, I will consider going to the right. If he goes to the right, I will choose the left. If anything happens, Brother Han will help me hold him back. I will just say this. Of course, when the war starts, the overall situation is still the most important thing.
"
"What? Are you afraid of him?"
"Chen Tian said that it would be easier to take action by letting him dry out first. I think it makes sense."
"...Hey, you guys are really full of bad ideas."
"...We also have an idea. If he appears, we can use me as bait to lure him to the bait."
"...Well, what to do?"
"The battle situation is changing rapidly. The details will be discussed later, but I have to run faster. General Han will give me another two hundred horses..."
"……go away."
"It's all for China."
Qu Zhengyan frowned, with a sincere look on his face.
In this way, the two sides were arguing with each other, and Ning Yi occasionally participated in it. Soon after, people put away their playful mood, and the troops formed a square formation on the military camp campus. The words of mobilization echoed in the ears of the soldiers, and perhaps in their minds
They will think of their relatives behind the scenes.
The beacon smoke was solemn and murderous, and the main force of the second division was dispatched. Ning Yi, Li Yi, Qu Zhengyan, Han Jing and others stood on the wooden platform by the roadside, solemnly saluting.
There are already troops guarding the front line dozens of miles away. In the more complex and vast mountains, the clashes and fighting between the scouts have begun and continued for several days...
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In the large tent of the Jurchen military camp, Gao Qingyi dropped the wooden pole on the map.
"... At this time, our scouts were already in close contact with the Black Flag Army's scouts in the mountains and forests within a range of thirty to sixty miles to the southwest. According to the scouts' reports, they were almost on the path that they could walk on in the mountains and forests of the southwest.
Mines have been laid..."
"... In recent years, the Black Flag Army has developed in the southwest. It has the most powerful firearms. It is not afraid of earth mines in frontal battles. It can just drive the Han people through for a while. But if it encounters this earth mine formation when it is caught off guard, the situation may be very dangerous...
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When Gao Qingyi said this, Zong Han in the rear looked at the people in the camp and said, "If the Chinese army relies too much on these earth mines, they can make more trips to the mountains in the southwest."
"What the commander said is absolutely true." Gao Qingyi nodded, and then raised his pole again, "In addition to the earth mines, the Chinese army has something to rely on, first of all, the iron cannon. The Chinese army is very skilled, and the iron cannon on the opposite side may have more range.
We have as many as ten steps..."
"... Just like ours, the Chinese army already has a large number of hand-thrown fire mines at this time. Throwing them with one hand can reach dozens of steps. Against these objects, the infantry charging into the formation has no power..."
"...Furthermore, all generals need to be careful. The Chinese army has special muskets that can fire projectiles as far as a hundred feet away. According to reports from spies, the Chinese army is good at launching these weapons in dense forests, so all armies move forward.
At this time, all the scouts accompanying the army must be dispersed hundreds of feet to avoid hidden dangers, so we must not take it lightly..."
"……hot air balloon……"
"...Musket Array..."
In the huge camp, Gao Qingyi listed the trump cards of the Chinese army on the opposite side one by one. The voice was like knocking on everyone's heart. The Han generals in the rear gradually changed their expressions, and the Jin army generals in the front were stunned.
Most of them showed bloodthirsty and determined expressions.
The wind blew, and there seemed to be mist flowing in the mountains. The scouts of the Jin Kingdom, who were once old hunters, walked carefully in the forest. When they saw unusual movements and landforms, they threw stones. The ones carrying long knives
The Chinese army scouts are also sneaking over from different places.
Fighting breaks out, occasionally even accompanied by the explosion of earth mines, and sometimes you can even see the rare birds still flying in the forest.
These sounds are the prelude to this war.
In the Yanmian military camp where hundreds of thousands of troops are stationed, the Jurchens have made all preparations. This is the accumulation that the Jurchens had started a few years ago under the auspices of Zong Han, Xi Yin and others. By the time
Gao Qingyi explained the whole situation clearly one by one. Wanyan Zonghan stood up from his seat, and then started his formation...
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North of the Yellow River, the Third Division of the Chinese Fifth Army led by Liu Chengzong has crossed Damingfu.
Last year, during a rescue operation for Wang Shanyue and others, the Shandong Division of the Chinese Army led by Zhu Biao lost more than half of its troops in Daming Mansion. The Jurchens massacred the city again, triggering the plague. Now the city is just a lonely and desolate place under the moon.
ruins.
The army paid homage to the dead comrades in front of the ruins, and then turned towards Liangshanbo, which was still surrounded by the Han army. They wanted to fight with Zhu Biao, Wang Shanyue and others inside Liangshan to break through this blockade.
People were dying of hunger along the way, and Shandong had become a hell on earth.
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Jin's counterattack has begun.
In early October, Yu Yulin led his troops to fight back to Weisheng, and Liao Yiren and others fled in panic.
Lou Shuwan returned to this city that had once been filled with infinite enthusiasm. At this time, the city had not recovered from the fire. There were only a few hungry people like lonely ghosts in the ruins of the flames.
But not long after, when they heard the news that Nu Xiang had returned to Weisheng after killing him, the hungry people nearby gradually began to gather in the direction of Weisheng. In order to win the Jin Dynasty, Liao Yiren and other wealthy families continued to recruit troops and exploited endlessly, but only this Bodhisattva had the heart to do so.
A good female appearance will care about everyone's livelihood - people have begun to know this.
The fields that were originally cultivated have been abandoned, and the original magnificent palaces have collapsed, but as long as there are people, all these will eventually be built again.
The news that the Southwest War is imminent has also reached here.
Lou Shuwan made a plan to rebuild Wasion, but all this was still based on the conditions that Southwest could sustain.
"Don't let me down... Ning Yi."
Winter is approaching and the fields can no longer be planted. She orders the army to continue to attack the city and plunder the land. In reality, she is still worrying about food rations for the hungry people. In such a gap, she will unconsciously stare at the southwest, clenching her hands into fists,
Encourage the enemy who killed his father far away...
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On the southeastern sea, the dragon boat fleet rested on the island and replenished supplies.
Zhou Pei eliminated some half-hearted people, and then appointed officials and made wishes, boosted morale, and turned around to wait for another fleet chasing after him.
The Taihu Fleet, led by the general named Hu Sunming, led the team out to sea to pursue after paying the money. At this time, they were close.
He could not escape forever, and under the power of the Jurchens, he could not easily reach the shore. Zhou Pei clenched the last strength in his hands, knowing that he must win this battle!
At this moment, she sacrificed everything she had.
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At the same time, Jun Wu led his troops out of Jiangning, and was pursued and intercepted by Wu Shu and others, and began his escape journey to Fujian.
This humiliating journey is both tempering and military training. No matter what, he can no longer be surrounded by the Jurchen army on the edge of the Yangtze River...
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Jiangnan West Road.
After defeating three Han armies, Chen Fan led his troops and quickly began to retreat westward, avoiding the pursuit of the fast cavalry that was chasing them all the way.
The team climbed over the high foothills. Zhuo Yongqing turned his head and saw the magnificent sunset, with red light shining on the undulating mountains.
Qu Qing came from behind: "What a wonderful river and mountain."
After saying this, the middle-aged man walked forward with vigorous steps.
Zhuo Yongqing ran two steps and chased forward in the endless queue.
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southwest.
The atmosphere before a war is not always tense and chilling.
At the pass near Yingzui Rock, the last batch of preparation materials before the war were delivered by the cavalry. Also guarding the cavalry were people from the women's team - the Chinese military was in short supply of human resources, and women had already begun to work in workshops. Some military family members
Mao Yishan, who also shouldered their responsibilities during the war and led his subordinates to station here, saw his wife Chen Xia also mixed in with the team.
This is a bit like using power for personal gain.
"You haven't been back for a long time. I wanted to come over and see you before the fight started."
Chen Xia is a northwest woman with a fiery personality. Her family died in the war that year. She later married Mao Yishan and managed everything at home and outside. The regiment led by Mao Yishan was the elite of the Fifth Division.
The highly relied-upon attack group faced the impending Jurchen situation. In the past few months, he had been sent to the front with no chance to return home. Perhaps realizing that this war was unusual, his wife took the initiative like this.
I found him.
"Well, it's nothing." Mao Yishan acquiesced to his wife's behavior, "Is there something going on at home? What's going on with Shitou?"
Mao Yishan and Chen Xia's child is nicknamed Shitou - Little Shitou at the foot of the mountain - he is three years old this year. Like Mao Yishan, he doesn't show much intelligence, but he honestly doesn't need to worry too much.
Chen Xia shook her head: "It's okay, the stone is fine too."
"Well..." Mao Yishan nodded, "In front is our position."
The mountains in the southwest were a little cold and wet. The couple walked outside the position. Mao Yishan introduced his position to his wife, and also introduced her to the dangerous Yingzui Rock not far ahead. Chen Xia just
Listening to this, she felt worried in her heart, and later she couldn't help but say: "Such a battle must be very dangerous."
"You can beat me, don't worry."
"It's possible to fight, but it's very dangerous. The Jurchens have more than 500,000."
"Well...some people will always die." Mao Yishan said, "There is no way."
"When will it be the end..."
Mao Yishan was silent for a while.
"... I joined the army more than ten years ago. When I was in Xia Village, I was still a young boy. It was a difficult battle... But Mr. Ning is right. Once you win one battle, there will be ten more.
, after ten battles there will be another hundred battles, you have to fight until all your enemies are dead, or you are dead..."
"The army rebelled and went to Qingmuzhai and Xiaocang River. In the battle between Dong Zhiyuan, almost half of the people around him died...Fighting Lou Shi, fighting the Jurchens, fighting one battle after another, they have died until now. I followed him at the beginning
There are not many people around who started the incident..."
Mao Yishan recalled these things. He thought of the battle in Xia Village. He had just awakened as a soldier, and now, the battles seem to be endless... Tears overflowed from Chen Xia's eyes:
"I, I'm afraid of you..."
"...But if no one fights, we will always end up in the northwest...Come on, be happy, I have fought for half my life, at least I am not dead now, and I may not die next...In fact, the most important thing
, If I live, it doesn’t matter if I fight for another half of my life. Stones shouldn’t spend half of their lives here. Let’s do it for stones. Huh?”
He held the face of his wife, who had rough skin and was a little fat, and touched her forehead with his forehead while no one was around. The tearful woman's face turned red, and he stretched out his hand to wipe away the tears.
"Moreover, Mr. Ning said before that if we can win this battle, it will be the battle of our lifetime..."
"The battle of our lives..." Mao Yishan looked at Yingzui Rock in the distance: "It's about halfway through."
The dim skylight was about to be sucked in by the rocks in the mountains. The couple walked here and saw the unsurprising scenery, thus spending the last peaceful time before the war.
After his wife left, Mao Yishan sharpened his sword as usual. Although he rarely fought on the front line after becoming the regiment leader, this time, he might have a chance.
Every meeting with your family may become an eternal farewell.
But the important thing is to have family behind you.
They can only become the Great Wall at the front and end everything in front of them.
Whether it's 60,000 people, 6,000 people, 600 people... or even six people...
In late October, nearly ten times the number of enemies arrived on the battlefield one after another. The fighting ignited the curtain of this winter...