In early February of the 21st year of Hongde, at the end of winter, the Korean army at Tianmen Pass used troops against Gaolang.
This time the troops were dispatched, the Korean army divided into two groups. The infantry took the narrow valley road between "Calf Mountain" and "Changtiao Ridge" on the west side. They turned around near the land where the Korean army set up camp during the Battle of Weiqiu.
to the west; while the cavalry went east, bypassing Calf Mountain, and headed straight to the west.
The movements of the two Korean armies were exposed to the eyes of King Su's army in Wei Qiu. Therefore, before the black crows sent out could return the news about the Korean army, the Wei army in Wei Qiu had already noticed the Han army.
He immediately reported the matter to Zhao Hongrun.
No wonder, after all, as the war evolved, Wei Qiu's geographical location became more and more important. Otherwise, Han General Jin Pao would not be upset that he made a wrong judgment at the time - he was not defeated by King Su at that time.
The army retreated to Weiqiu despite a surprise attack on the troops, but chose to join forces with the Gaolang Army of Han General Ma Yin, so that Weiqiu was occupied by Zhao Hongrun.
"How many troops did the Korean army dispatch?"
Zhao Hongrun asked the soldiers who came to report the military situation.
The soldier heard this and reported back: "There are probably about thirty to forty thousand infantry, and about ten thousand cavalry."
Zhao Hongrun nodded and dismissed the soldier with a wave of his hand.
At this time, the deputy general of the Shangshui Army, Zhai Huang, was sitting in the Wei camp on the top of Weiqiu Mountain, while the general of the third battalion of the Yanling Army, Sun Shuke, was in the military camp at the bottom of the mountain.
Seeing that no one in the tent spoke after hearing Han Jun's movements, he broke the dull atmosphere and said, "Han Jun, it looks like they are going to fight Gao Lang."
As soon as he finished speaking, everyone in the tent looked at him with strange expressions, and he himself couldn't help laughing.
Because his words really didn't make sense. After all, Han Jun's intention was too obvious. It was just something on the table. Even Chu Heng, the Zongwei who Zhao Hongrun always thought had a head full of muscles, could understand it this time.
The movements of the Korean army.
The fact that generals like Sun Shuke "pointed it out" was, to be honest, a bit priceless, and it insulted the high evaluation of him by a certain King Su.
Therefore, Sun Shuke quickly made amends after laughing, hoping to save some face: "Well, um, it's very strange, the movement of the Korean army this time...ignore me, Wei Qiu, and dispatched 40,000 to 50,000 troops to attack Gaolang, look at this situation
, intending to conquer Gaolang and cut off our army's food route. But this is meaningless. After the two-month truce period in winter, we in Weiqiu have obtained enough food and grass, while those in Xuushi City and Changzi City have already obtained enough food and grass.
Both generals Qu Cheng and Wu Ji said that the grain and grass seized from Changzi City can last until the end of February at least. Before the end of February, our army will definitely attack Tianmen Pass. By then, at least 40,000 to 50,000 troops will have to attack.
As we get closer here, Tianmen Pass sends 40,000 to 50,000 troops to attack Gaolang. Doesn't this weaken the defense of Tianmen Pass?... If the Korean army really wants to cut off our army's food route, then I can only say that this time
The actions of the Korean army are really stupid. How can they divide their troops to attack Gaolang? The Tianmen Pass is broken. Even if the 40,000 to 50,000 Korean troops conquer Gaolang, can they survive? This is a dead end."
His words finally restored the low evaluation in the hearts of everyone in the tent due to his previous nonsense words.
"That's good and well-founded. Go on." Zhao Hongrun looked at Sun Shuke with a smile and said.
In fact, Zhao Hongrun understood what Sun Shuke said, but he didn't mind letting the general show it off. After all, Sun Shuke was a general he deserved to cultivate and could take charge of his own affairs in the future.
However, his smiling expression made Sun Shuke always feel that His Royal Highness Prince Su was secretly making fun of his mistake just now, so he analyzed even harder: "Tianmen Pass, Gaodu, if nothing else, there is a violent kite in charge at this time.
, Jin Biao and Feng Ting were called "Beiyuan".
Logically speaking, the Han generals who are among the "Top Ten Heroes" would not make such a judgment... If they are so foolhardy, do such people have the qualifications to be called generals who are good at fighting? Therefore, I think that when the Korean army attacks Gao at Tianmen Pass,
Wolf, maybe it's just a cover, its purpose...this purpose..."
He stretched out his hand to scratch his forehead and said with a wry smile: "I really can't think of the point of them dividing their forces to attack Gao Lang at this time."
Suddenly, he had an idea and said in surprise: "Could it be to induce our army to send troops to rescue Gao Lang and cut off the Korean army's return route?"
"clever!"
Zhao Hongrun secretly praised him in his heart, saying that he was indeed his favorite general.
As Sun Shuke said, it was very unwise for the Korean army at Tianmen Pass to send 40,000 to 50,000 troops to attack Gaolang at this time. It was simply asking for death.
So what if Gaolang is captured?
Don’t we have to withdraw most of our troops to guard Tianmen Pass? Because Tianmen Pass is the most critical right now!
Attacking Gaolang is completely meaningless based on the current battle situation.
Defeating Gaolang without sending troops to garrison it would be the same as not having fought at all; garrisoning a small number of Han troops would have the same reason. The Wei army could easily recapture Gaolang without even thinking of cutting off King Su's army's food route.
And if the 40,000 to 50,000 Korean troops do not withdraw to Tianmen Pass by then, it will be even easier for the Wei army to attack Tianmen Pass. King Su's army cooperates with the Northern Second Army of Nanliang King Zhao Yuanzuo to launch front and rear pincer attacks. Tianmen Pass may be defeated in just a few days.
was breached.
If Tianmen Pass is breached, will the 40,000 to 50,000 Korean troops stationed here who have captured Gaolang have a way to survive?
Therefore, the current division of the Korean army at Tianmen Pass is completely asking for death.
The current battlefield situation is different from that in October last year: at that time, Zhao Yuanzuo, the king of Nanliang, suffered a defeat, so it was possible that he would not put pressure on Tianmen Pass, so Baoyuan could mobilize some troops; but now that the new year has begun, Nanliang
Liang Wang Zhao Yuanzuo made it clear that he would attack Tianmen Pass, otherwise it would be unjustifiable from any standpoint - you have been repairing it all winter and still haven't put pressure on Tianmen Pass. What do you, the commander-in-chief of the Second Northern Army, do for a living?
I believe that the three Korean generals Baoyuan, Jin Ao, and Feng Ting should also understand this - the Northern Second Army attacks Tianmen Pass, just like the Suwang Army in Xuushi City and Changzi City will inevitably move south to attack the rear high ground of Tianmen Pass after the beginning of spring.
It's all the same, it's a sure thing, anyone with a little brain can think of it.
Under this situation, Bao Yuan, Jin Mao, and Feng Ting actually dared to divide their forces to attack Gao Lang. If there was no trick involved, Zhao Hongrun could boast of eating the low table in front of him.
However, he did not affirm Sun Shuke's correct judgment in words, because he was hesitating whether to send troops to support Gao Lang.
Why was Zhao Hongrun still hesitant to send troops to support Gao Lang when it was clear that the Korean army must have a conspiracy to attack Gao Lang?
The reason is that he is worried about his younger brother Zhao Hongxuan.
Zhao Hongxuan was too eager to perform meritorious service on the battlefield because he wanted to use his military exploits to redeem the bad reputation of the First Army of the North.
Therefore, Zhao Hongrun was very worried that his brother Zhao Hongxuan would push himself into a pit of fire and find himself in a disadvantageous situation because of his eagerness for quick success.
Therefore, he did not confirm Sun Shuke's judgment.
Of course, another guess is also the reason why Zhao Hongrun is worried, because in the Battle of Weiqiu, when Zhao Hongxuan led the Northern First Army to come for reinforcements, he flew the royal flag of "Wei, Huan Wang Xuan", plus he was thousands of miles away.
The act of rushing to help was like clearly telling Han Jun his identity: I am Ji Xuan, another young master of the Wei Kingdom, and I am a close brother of Wei Young Master Run.
Therefore, Zhao Hongrun is also a little worried about whether Bao Yuan and others will target his younger brother Zhao Hongxuan, because if his brother Zhao Hongxuan is really captured by Bao Yuan and others, Zhao Hongrun has only one way to negotiate with the other party - I will withdraw my troops, and you will take me
My brother was sent back safe and sound.
No matter how high the national interest is in Zhao Hongrun's mind, he will not sacrifice his younger brother to regain the lost land of Wei State. Even if it fails this time, there will always be a chance in the future, because these pieces of land are here.
I can't run away anymore, but I only have one brother who I grew up with in this life.
Therefore, even if he knew what the Han army was up to, Zhao Hongrun would still send troops to support Gao Lang.
A few hours later, on Gaolang's side, the soldiers of the Northern Army also noticed the mighty Korean army in the distance.
King Huan Zhao Hongxuan was indeed very excited about this, because he felt that his First Army in the North finally had a chance to make a contribution.
Guarding Gaolang and guarding the food routes for King Su's army under his brother's command, these were the thoughts that filled Prince Huan Zhao Hongxuan's mind.
However, Military Advisor and Staff General Zhou Min raised objections.
"Your Highness, don't worry, something is not right with this Korean army... If my prediction is correct, this Korean army should have come out of Tianmen Pass. It is already the beginning of spring, and the Second Army of the North is about to attack Tianmen Pass. King Su
Your Highness's army is about to attack Gaodu from the south of Xuushi City. These are things that we and the Korean generals on the opposite side know each other well. However, in this case, the Korean army at Tianmen Pass still has to divide its forces and send so many troops to attack.
I, Gao Lang, then there is only one explanation, this is a trick to lure the enemy... The real target of this Korean army is His Royal Highness King Su!"
These words were like a basin of cold water, extinguishing the excitement in the heart of King Huan Zhao Hongxuan: "How...how could it be...brother?"
Seeing that His Highness had not yet figured it out, Zhou Min explained: "Your Highness, when His Highness Prince Su was trapped, you rushed thousands of miles to rescue him. So to put it another way, if His Highness you were in danger, would His Highness Prince Su come to rescue you?
"
"..." Zhao Hongxuan said nothing because he felt that this was inevitable.
Zhou Min understood Zhao Hongxuan's expression and said with a smile: "His Royal Highness King Su will definitely come to rescue, right? So this time the Korean army attacks Gaolang, His Highness King Su will definitely come to rescue... So, on the opposite side,
The Han generals are very smart and cunning. They saw the deep brotherhood between the two His Highnesses, so they deliberately attacked Gaolang and induced His Highness King Su to send troops in an attempt to besiege His Highness King Su on the ground. By then His Highness King Su would be surrounded, and His Highness
Will you save? Save? Well, Wei Qiu and Gao Lang can't save them. Both of their highnesses are surrounded, and the Korean army at Tianmen Pass is defeated."
"Then... what should we do?" Zhao Hongxuan asked in a panic.
"This matter is simple." Zhou Min comforted Zhao Hongxuan with a smile: "Don't the Korean army want me, Gaolang? Give it to them, let's retreat... His Highness King Su will definitely guess when he learns that I, Gaolang, have fallen so quickly.
When our army took the initiative to retreat, they
I will return to Wei Qiu immediately... As for Gao Lang, I will give it to the Han army. Anyway, our army will attack Tianmen Pass in a few days. This camp is useless. If the Han army wants it, give it to them.
Do you think this Korean army dares to divide its forces and station them here?"
As he said that, he glanced at Zhao Hongxuan and saw that His Highness was still a little confused, so he said with conviction: "Your Highness, don't worry, this is the Korean army at Tianmen Pass who is struggling to the death. Our army will win this battle, and the Korean army will not be able to turn around."
.......Please listen to me and withdraw!"
"..."
Zhao Hongxuan thought for a moment and nodded heavily.