Chapter 1640: Zhang Hua's strategy, Jin Bing is defeated again
Chapter 1640: Zhang Hua’s plan, Jin Bing was defeated again
"Commander, is there anything wrong with Tu Dankening's response?"
Bi Zaiyu asked.
Shen Tang pondered for a moment, "We have been paying attention to the battle situation in the North. What do you think of the two commanders Tu Dankening and Zhang Hua?"
"Zhang Hua is cunning and resourceful, while Shan Kening is calm but fierce in his military tactics!"
"good!"
Shen Tang nodded and said, "Both of these two are top commanders.
So, as a strategic commander, would Zhang Hua use such crude means?"
"Xia Liao soldiers and horses rush to the rear. If they capture Longxi, won't they be able to cut off the Jin people's retreat?"
Bi Zaiyu asked.
Shen Tang smiled and shook his head, "Bi Zai En, regarding the situation between the two armies before, I will give you two options! One is to have these ten thousand soldiers and horses attack for hundreds of miles, and also to conquer the cities of Anxi, Dingxi, and Tongxi, and then The army came to Longxi to cut off the retreat of the Jin Kingdom's troops.
The second option is to let you go east to attack Anxi, Dingxi and other places, and then return to Lanzhou, how do you choose?"
Bi Zaiyu frowned and pondered for a moment while looking at the geological survey map, then suddenly stood up and said in a startled voice, "Is it a plan of Xia Liao's troops to move eastward?
Their real purpose is to deceive the Jin soldiers into heading north to Lanzhou, and then return to fight back?
So, Xia Liao must have some plans in Lanzhou?"
"I'm afraid that's it!"
Shen Tang responded, "More than 10,000 elites are all cavalry. Although we have the advantage of attacking, it is not easy to attack the city! It is not difficult to capture several small cities in a surprise attack, but if you want to capture the capital of Longxi, you will definitely lose your troops." .
Even failure is not impossible."
"On the contrary, Zhang Hua may have already expected that the Jin soldiers and horses would return north to Lanzhou to cut off the retreat of this army. However, with the army in Hezhou, it is impossible for the Jin soldiers to send out in full force. At most, they would only send out a few soldiers. Just a thousand soldiers and horses! In this way, Lanzhou only needs a few thousand soldiers and horses to defend, and when the troops return, they can completely strangle this golden army!"
"The number of soldiers and horses on both sides of the battle is not too small, but it is by no means too many. In the previous battle at Lintao Fort, thousands of golden soldiers were injured. If these soldiers and horses are damaged, the golden soldiers will naturally be at a disadvantage.
It might even be possible for Zhang Hua to come directly with his army to fight the Jin Kingdom if the time comes."
"Commander, couldn't Tu Dankening not think of this?"
Shen Tang sighed softly, "First, Lintao Fort was defeated, and then Xia and Liao troops marched eastward! Under such circumstances, which commander can calm down and think about this matter?
I’m afraid, and what’s more, what he is most concerned about right now is the movements of Zhang Hua’s troops, and by the time he reacts, it may already be too late!”
After finishing speaking, Shen Tang looked at the generals and said, "As a general, be careful as a rock and not be easily shaken by others! Every order we give means the life and death of thousands of soldiers, and even affects the fate of the country!" Therefore, you commanders should proceed with caution!"
All the generals in the camp nodded. Many of the things that happened on the battlefield were beyond ordinary people's understanding and ability to bear. It is normal for people to be overjoyed and sad about it.
However, General Wei can't do that! It's not that General Wei is indifferent, but that he has too many burdens on him.
A random decision will lead to countless deaths! A wrong decision may bring about the failure of the entire war!
If he hadn't been under the influence of impulsiveness and defeat, his disciple Shan Kening would have been able to clearly see Zhang Hua's layout, and at least he would have been prepared. However, when the opponent's army pressed the border and his own troops were defeated, he let
He didn't have the time or energy to think about a more secure way to deal with it.
In the Jinbing camp!
The two groups of troops had been heading there for several days, and the only news that reassured Tu Shankening was that Zhang Hua's camp had no preparations to pull out for the time being.
"Report! General Tulha sent a swift horse to report!"
"Deposit and reply!"
After a while, a commander entered the tent and said, "Commander, General Turha has led his troops to Longxi and entered the city to take charge of the local soldiers and horses to defend the city!"
"call!"
Tu Dankening finally breathed a sigh of relief. As long as Longxi was not lost, there would be no way out!
Just as he was about to speak, his face suddenly stiffened, "Here comes someone!"
"Is there any military report from the Tongxi area?"
"Commander, there are no military reports from Tongxi area in the past two days!"
"No, this commander has fallen into a trap..." Tu Dankening felt a sense of oppression in his chest, and the next moment a mouthful of blood spurted out and he passed out.
When he woke up, he saw all the generals in the camp!
"Is the commander feeling better?"
Zhou Ya asked worriedly!
Tu Dankening did not answer, and after a long while, he said quietly, "This time, Gao Cang, Pu San Wu Zhong may be defeated!"
"Report!"
"Commander, there is news from the detective horse. One day ago, the Xia Liao army in Hezhou broke out and marched eastward, with a total of 30,000 troops!"
"Okay! Such a great Zhang Hua, how can he bully this handsome soldier?"
Tu Dankening roared angrily, then gritted his teeth to calm himself down.
"Zhou Ya, how many soldiers and horses are there in the camp?"
"Commander, I still have 15,000 elite troops from our West Route Army, and 5,000 more local troops to collect!"
After saying that, Zhou Ya asked hesitantly, "Commander, are Xia Liao soldiers and horses planning to fight us decisively?"
Tu Shan Kening stood up with the support of his guards, "I have underestimated Zhang Hua!"
"The surprise attack on Lintao Fort and the troops marching eastward were just a trick to lure troops! He probably knew that once the commander got the news, he would definitely divide his troops.
First, divide the troops to go north to cut off the retreat of this lone army, and second, divide the troops to Longxi to prevent the loss of the food route! The number of troops and horses on both sides was about the same, but the previous defeat at Lintao Fort, and if there is another defeat at Lanzhou, we will lose our troops and generals.
After the troops are divided, the number of soldiers and horses will be even smaller."
"However, the main force of the troops in their camp did not suffer much damage. At this time, the enemy's winning streak has boosted their morale. Isn't it the time for their decisive battle?"
Tu Dankening gritted his teeth and said.
"Commander, could our guess be wrong? What if their troops really want to take Longxi?"
Wang Hu asked.
Tu Dankening smiled bitterly, "They had already captured the two small cities of Anxi and Dingxi before, but Tongxi, who was fully supporting them, did not find their troops. Where could these troops go?
The most likely possibility is to return to Lanzhou and surround Gao Cang and his troops."
"Commander, I am willing to lead my troops to the rescue!"
"I'm afraid it's too late!"
It was indeed too late. Gao Cang led his troops north to join up with Pu San Wuzhong, and gathered the original defeated troops. They gathered more than 7,000 troops. Pu San Wuzhong had just been defeated. He wanted to make a crime and meritorious service. After receiving the order conveyed by Gao Cang, he immediately led the army.
The troops marched north to attack Lanzhou.
Lanzhou was originally a border town, with deep walls and high walls, and it was also defended by thousands of gold soldiers.
In this case, Gao Cang and his two men led their troops to attack for several days, but they could not even enter the city!