Chapter 379 Tang Yin announced the new combat plan of the Military Government Hall. He did not let the generals discuss whether the plan was feasible or not, and directly discussed the specific details of the implementation of the plan.
It is necessary to give the illusion that the main force is retreating and at the same time quietly leave a legion as an ambush. There is no doubt that the legion left behind will bear a heavy responsibility. The focus of people's discussion is which legion is left behind.
First, everyone unanimously eliminated the Ninth Army. The Ninth Army is a cavalry corps or a heavy cavalry. It can kill the enemy in front of the formation, but it must rely on infantry to capture the city. The remaining Pingyuan Army, Feilong Army, and the Third Army directly under the
All legions can be considered.
The first person to step forward to ask for help was Xiao Muqing.
As far as infantry is concerned, the combat power of the Pingyuan Army is second to none, and the entire army, led by Xiao Muqing, is still holding back a resentment that cannot be conquered for a long time. It seems only reasonable to leave the Pingyuan Army as an ambush.
Yes.
However, Tang Yin disagreed. The Pingyuan Army was too famous and eye-catching. If the Pingyuan Army was not among them when the whole army retreated, it would be easy for Mo Jun's spies to see the flaw, which would make his own plan fall short, and the direct army would also be unable to do so.
No, the reason is the same as the Pingyuan Army. In Tang Yin's opinion, the Flying Dragon Army is the one that should be left behind and least likely to expose its target.
The Feilong Army is an army dominated by Ning people. Its performance among the Feng Army is not bad, and it can only be regarded as good. Its reputation is far inferior to that of the Pingyuan Army and the Directly Affiliated Army. In addition, the strength of the Feilong Army is 150,000, leaving 100,000.
There are still 50,000 people who can support the scene so that Mo Ren won't be suspicious.
After listening to Tang Yin's analysis, the generals nodded and felt that it made sense. Seeing that no one objected, Tang Yin made a decision and said in a loud voice: "Now, the Feilong Army will mobilize 100,000 soldiers to ambush in the Panling area, and I and
General Zuo will lead it himself."
After hearing this, everyone's expressions changed, including Zuo Shuang, who asked in unison: "The king also wants to stay?"
Tang Yin smiled and said: "This battle is related to the success or failure of our country's war against Mo. How can I not be in such an important battle?" As he spoke, he narrowed his eyes and said quietly with clear eyes: "The Military Government Hall
There is no problem with the plan. This time, I will definitely capture Panling and open the door to Mo Country!"
Seeing that his attitude was so resolute, everyone stopped trying to persuade him. In fact, the risk of this battle plan was not very high. As long as Mo Jun was fooled, he could easily take Panling, and it would not be a bad idea for the king to stay and supervise the battle.
Without much debate, the Feng Army finalized a new combat plan. The main force of the Feng Army pretended to retreat, while the 100,000 Feilong Army led by Tang Yin and Zuo Shuang secretly ambush in the Panling area.
The location of the ambush is easy to find. Panling is so big that it is no problem to hide a hundred thousand troops in any corner.
To make a long story short, three days later, Yuan Cheng, the leader of the Mo army in Panling, suddenly received a report that the Feng army on the opposite side had retreated.
After Yuan Cheng heard this, he couldn't believe his ears. The Feng Army had just captured their fourth camp a few days ago, causing heavy losses to their own side. Why did they suddenly retreat after everything was fine?
He didn't quite believe the reports of his men, so he personally took people to the fifth camp, climbed up to the camp wall, and looked across.
From a distance, I can see that the walls of the fourth camp are still covered with the battle flags of the Feng Army, and the gate of the camp is also tightly closed. There is no sign of retreat.
After reading it, he was so angry that he ordered the soldiers who "falsely reported the battle" to be executed directly.
At this time, the commander of the fifth camp hurriedly stood up to stop him, and said firmly to Yuan Chengyan: "General, the Feng Army has indeed withdrawn. The general has just sent people to investigate. There is no one in the camp now. The Feng Army has withdrawn."
No one was left alive."
If the soldiers below dared to falsely report the battle, Yuan Cheng might still think it was possible, but the commander of the fifth camp also said the same, so he couldn't help but not believe it.
However, he still sent his guards and asked them to go to the fourth camp to see if the Feng Army had really withdrawn.
Soon, the guards he sent returned and brought back the same news. There was indeed no one in the fourth camp and it had become an empty camp. After hearing this, Yuan Cheng was stunned on the spot. The Feng Army actually retreated.
When did he retreat? And why did he retreat? Now he couldn't tell whether he was worried or happy. He was stunned for a while before he came back to his senses and shouted to the generals around him: "You are all stunned here for now.
What are you doing? Send someone to investigate quickly and see where the Feng army has withdrawn!"
"Yes, yes! General!" The generals swarmed towards the wall of the village and sent out their most capable subordinates to inquire about Feng Jun's news.
Yuan Cheng, protected by many guards and soldiers, went to the fourth camp to check it out in person.
Despite the numerous wind flags on the wall, the camp was actually empty. The Feng Army had taken away everything they could. It was obvious that the Feng Army's retreat was premeditated rather than a hasty action decided at the last minute.
Oops! Yuan Cheng secretly stomped his feet. If he had known that Feng Jun was about to retreat, he should have led his troops to pursue him. But he missed a great opportunity this time! In any case, Feng Jun withdrew and he successfully saved Panling. Even if
He had committed the mistake of losing the county before, but he finally made up for it this time. Yuan Cheng breathed a long sigh of relief, and the pressure of the past few days suddenly disappeared, and his whole person felt much more relaxed, as if he had become several years younger in an instant.
In the afternoon of the same day, Mo Jun's spies returned one after another, and the news they brought back was consistent. The four armies of Feng State's Pingyuan Army, Direct Army, Feilong Army, and Ninth Army had withdrawn from Zeping County and were changing direction and heading towards Sishui County. See
It seems that the Feng army has given up attacking Zeping and is attacking Surabaya instead.
As long as the Feng Army did not attack Zeping, it was not a matter of his own. However, Yuan Cheng still pretended to be very worried and sent a letter to Zhenjiang about the Feng Army's movements. In the letter, he did not focus on describing how he led his troops.
Those who fought bravely and successfully resisted the Feng Army simply said in an understatement that they had resisted the Feng Army for more than a month. In the end, the Feng Army was forced to give up and attack Surabaya instead.
preparation.
Being able to hold back hundreds of thousands of Feng troops for more than a month, leaving the Feng troops with no choice but to retreat, is self-evident.
Judging from the current war situation, he did the right thing when he deliberately let the Hundred War Army enter the hinterland of Zeping County. Now the Hundred War Army has become a turtle in the urn and is trapped in Changdu. It is only a matter of time before the entire army is annihilated.
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The battle situation was changing so rapidly, and it was so incredible. Yuan Cheng, who thought he was facing a catastrophe, suddenly became a wizard who could "strategize within the strategy and win the battle thousands of miles away" as the main force of the Feng Army retreated.
After receiving the battle report from Yuan Cheng, Shao Fang was overjoyed and praised Yuan Cheng for his foresight and natural talent. Tang Yin thought that Mo Guo was easy to bully, but what happened this time?
The Zhenren legion was lost in the Mo country. It can be said that they lost both their wives and their troops, which is very satisfying.
On the day he received Yuan Cheng's battle report, Shao Fang was overjoyed and rewarded Yuan Cheng. He was promoted to one rank, given the title of earl, and was given the title of "Sweeping the North General."
However, Yuan Cheng only defeated the Feng army in Zeping. The battle between Mo and Feng was far from over. Based on Yuan Cheng's intelligence, the Feng army was heading towards Surabaya to attack Surabaya.
The ministers of the Mo Kingdom told Shao Fang about the importance of Surabaya. Once the Feng Army captured Surabaya, they would not only lose their western gateway, but also open the door for the Jade Army to enter the Mo Kingdom. In any case, Surabaya
It cannot be lost either.
Shao Fang agreed with the ministers' analysis, but it seemed a little too late to send troops from Zhenjiang to reinforce Surabaya.
The ministers also believed that if they wanted to save Surabaya, they should rely on Zeping. After all, nearly one million of our own troops were in Zeping, and Zeping was close to Surabaya, so it was most appropriate for Zeping to send troops.
"But, the army gathered in Zeping is to deal with the Bai Zhan Army who occupied Changdu. Now that the army is mobilized to Surabaya, what will the Bai Zhan Army do?" Shao Fang frowned worriedly.
"So, if we want to save Surabaya, we must deal with the Bai Zhan Army as soon as possible." Left Prime Minister Guo Hui shook his head and said: "Now, our country's three-pronged army has trapped the Bai Zhan Army in Changdu. Your Majesty can also let the Hundred War Army stationed in Pan
General Yuan of Ling led his troops south and joined forces with the three armies to besiege Bai Zhanjun. By then, an army of nearly one million people would launch a fierce attack. No matter how ferocious and brave the Zhen people are, they can hardly be the opponent of our army!"
Shao Fang nodded while listening, but before he could express his position, Grand Tutor Zhang Rong also stood up and said: "What the Prime Minister Zuo said is absolutely true, one more person means more strength, not to mention that General Yuan has more than 200,000 soldiers under his command.
, our army can only resolve the crisis in Surabaya by fighting in Changdu!"
General Li Jin continued: "General Yuan, with the remaining power of defeating the main force of the Feng Army, will participate in the battle of Changdu. This will definitely boost the morale of our soldiers and annihilate hundreds of armies. It will be just around the corner!"
The three important ministers, Zuo Xiang, Taifu and General, all agreed that it would be most appropriate to send Yuan Cheng to participate in the encirclement and annihilation of Changdu. Shao Fang no longer hesitated and nodded in agreement: "In the opinion of the three beloved ministers, I will
The king will send a message to General Yuan right now!"
In fact, there is nothing wrong with the suggestions of Guo Hui, Zhang Rong, and Li Jin. Since the main force of the Feng Army has withdrawn and is attacking Surabaya, it would be a waste to station more than 200,000 troops in Panling. Now Surabaya is in danger.
, Zeping's side is in urgent need of a decisive battle, so it is reasonable to mobilize Panling's garrison to participate in the battle against the Hundred War Army.
Who would have thought that Feng Jun's retreat was just a pretense, using the strategy of "building a plank road in the open and crossing Chencang secretly"?
Under Shao Fang's instruction, Zhenjiang issued an order to Panling to besiege Changdu. After receiving the order, Yuan Cheng immediately gave the order without much thought, leaving 20,000 soldiers to garrison Panling, and the main army followed him southward.