Regarding Nan Yanxi's words, Yang Yuxuan agreed unconditionally.
Then I started studying it on the sand table.
However, the two of them studied for a long time, but were disappointed to find that there was no place that was easy to defend or difficult to attack along the way from Zhongzhou to Dongzhou.
If you want to stop Xiang Tianxing's 200,000 troops, the only way you must pass is through a small county called Linchuan.
When this county was under the rule of Daxia, it was just a small county because it was not located on the border.
There are no strong and tall city walls or complete fortifications.
I'm afraid it won't be easy to withstand the Xiang family's 200,000-strong army here, which is eager to return home.
How could Nan Yanxi and Yang Yuxuan, who had led troops for many years, not see it?
However, at this time it was necessary to do it.
If they are really allowed to return to Dongzhou, they may pose a great hidden danger to Xiang Ning'er's troops who are attacking Dongzhou.
Although everyone had thought of this outcome before, after all, the plan could not keep up with the changes.
Who would have thought that civil strife would suddenly break out in Dayan, and Xiang Tianxing and Situ Wen both made the decision to cut off their own strength.
As far as Xiang Tianxing is concerned, if they are really allowed to do so, they must all return to Dongzhou.
Not to mention what will happen to Xiang Ning'er and the others, just for the entire battle situation, this will be a tough nut to crack, a nail-biting existence.
But if we can really stop them in Linchuan, it will bring about the benefit of killing two birds with one stone.
First of all, Xiang Ning'er's troops attacking Dongzhou must be safe, and they can attack the city and seize territory with confidence and boldness.
And without reinforcements and generals, the tens of thousands of Dongzhou defenders probably won't be able to hold out for long.
Secondly, I blocked Xiang Tianxing here, and when Dai Qin, Li Qi and others arrived with their army, the main force of the Xiang family army would not be able to escape.
By destroying them, ninety percent of the entire Great Xia would fall into his own hands.
Situ Wen of Liangzhou is like a grasshopper after autumn, he can only hop around for a few days.
In this way, taking advantage of the civil strife in Dayan, I could just take a break and slowly digest the results of my battle.
As long as the fight between the snipe and the clam is over, he can join forces and march eastward to gain the advantage of the fishermen.
In this way, the world can be settled.
Nan Yanxi thought for a long time and finally made the decision to go to Linchuan County to stop the enemy.
At the same time, Li Qi and Dai Qin were ordered to pursue, asking them to pursue as soon as possible while ensuring safety.
Xiang Ning'er and Ye Zhiyu, who ordered the attack on Dongzhou, attacked the city with all their strength and broke it as soon as possible.
He also told them that he would stop the enemy in Linchuan County.
Soldiers were sent to convey the order, ordering the whole army to pull out their camps and set up strongholds, and march towards Linchuan.
At this time, the troops who had retreated from Yunzhou had begun to assemble in Zhongzhou. Xiang Tianxing calmed down and ordered the troops to be divided into two parts.
One part has 50,000 people, the other part has 150,000 people.
Xiang Tianxing personally led 150,000 people in advance, and asked his vanguard general Wang Zhizhong, the former Qingzhou Counselor General, to lead 50,000 people in the rear.
A large amount of gunpowder, kerosene, dry grass and firewood were buried in a hidden place inside the building.
Wang Zhizhong was ordered to take 50,000 people to hide in a hidden place. As soon as the pursuing enemy troops entered the city, they would immediately fire rockets into the city.
Even if you can't cause much casualties to the enemy, you still have to delay their progress and kill as much of their effective forces as possible.
Before leaving, Xiang Tianxing patted Wang Zhizhong on the shoulder and praised him greatly.
Talking about bravery in battle, loyalty to him, etc., the stubborn Wang Zhizhong was stunned for a while.
"General Wang, you are Gu's most trusted general and the most capable general under Gu."
"It's up to you to break the relationship this time, so I feel at ease."
Xiang Tianxing warned Wang Zhizhong: "After you succeed, your troops must head east at full speed to catch up with us."
"I will lead the main force first and open the way for you."
"The enemies outside Zhongzhou City are hiding somewhere now. They are just waiting in front to clear the way for you. Just let go of your hands and feet."
Hearing this, Wang Zhizhong immediately patted his chest and promised: "Don't worry, my lord, I will definitely complete the mission."
"When we get to Dongzhou, we will punish them severely!"
"My lord, please leave quickly and leave the rest to the general."
Xiang Tianxing nodded with satisfaction, and then issued the order, and the entire army broke out of camp and galloped towards Dongzhou.
Wang Zhizhong led his troops and quietly hid in the woods outside the city after Xiang Tianxing led his army.
...
Dusk on the second day.
A group of egrets rose slowly, heading towards their habitat under the afterglow of the setting sun.
The towering Zhongzhou City stands majestically, but there is no one in the city.
The defenders in the city had already evacuated, and the people in the city had fled without a trace due to the war.
Even a few families were kicked out by Wang Zhizhong and others because they were afraid of ruining their plans.
At this time, only wild dogs and cats were left in the city, wandering in twos and threes on the deserted streets.
A moment later, billowing smoke and dust suddenly appeared on the horizon to the west of the city.
The rumble of horse hooves came closer and closer, and on the horizon, figures gradually began to appear, like densely packed ants.
This was exactly what was being pursued, and 150,000 Ming troops arrived.
Leading the way were fifty thousand prairie cavalry.
Due to the rush of time, they had not yet been able to equip themselves with the latest carbine, and they only wore ordinary leather armor.
But even so, the spirit of the prairie people not to lag behind also made them high-spirited to fight and take the lead.
He held a scimitar in his hand and a hard bow hung on his back.
Among the troops, two large flags were erected, one was the wolf-head flag representing the prairie cavalry, and the other was the Ming army flag with the sun and moon shining together.
Tens of thousands of cavalry advanced at full speed and stopped about a mile away from Zhongzhou City.
The leading vanguard general was Su Rile, the eldest son of the Great Khan of Beiyuan and uncle of Nan Yanxi.
Seeing that the city wall in front was empty and the city gate was wide open, Surel was keenly aware of something strange.
As the heir apparent, he has followed his father on military expeditions in the north and south since he was a child. He has an amazing sixth sense for battlefield situations.
At this time, something happened in Zhongzhou City, which made him feel a little uneasy.
He turned his head and said to the lieutenant beside him: "Go back and tell Marshal Li and Father Khan that the Zhongzhou City Gate is open and there is no sign of the defenders on the city wall."
"I intend to send an advance team for reconnaissance, and please pay attention to the main force for reinforcements."
"Yes!" the messenger agreed, turned his horse's head and galloped towards the rear of the team.
The main force led by Li Qi and Dai Qin was thirty miles behind the vanguard.
After the messenger left, Surel immediately ordered a small and capable team to carefully approach the city wall and enter for investigation.
He led a large army to wait here.
Within the team, a team of twenty people immediately agreed and rode straight to the city gate.
Surel stood on the saddle and watched from a distance.