Chapter 971 Where is the Second Infantry Division of the Bandit Army?
After hearing Zhang Yue's inquiry, his staff naturally quickly told Zhang Yue:
"Since November, multiple groups of puppet Tang bandits have successively invaded northern Huguang. The first was the Sanguan area of Yiyang. About ten thousand bandits invaded. However, the fighting was not fierce. According to intelligence and our inference, the bandits invaded.
Part of the rebel army should be the troops of the Fourth Army of the rebel army, and the other part should be their reserve division."
"The bandit army that began to invade Susong and even Huangzhou Prefecture in November was the second bandit army. It was the same army that invaded Jiangxi and Huguang at that time. It was also this bandit army that subsequently invaded Jiangnan, North Anhui, and Henan.
Before the invasion of Susong before the war, according to our investigation, its main force was the 3rd Infantry Division, the 7th Infantry Division, and the 4th Mixed Regiment and the 5th Mixed Regiment, with a total strength of more than 50,000, and its strength was higher than that of the puppet Tang rebel army.
The stronger among them is their main force. The leader of this unit is the puppet Tang thief general Wang Chaohong. This man is ruthless and ruthless. He once led the third army of the thief army to invade Fujian, Zhejiang, and Jiangnan. He has a steady fighting style and is good at both.
He is good at fighting tough battles and is also good at fighting in the field."
"It was the Fifth Army of the Rebel Army that landed on Tuanfeng. We don't know much about this army. There has been no information about this army before, and there is no news that this army has participated in the battles in the northern provinces. We speculate that it should
It is a newly established unit of the rebel army in the past year. The specific number of its subordinate units is unknown, but according to the rules of the rebel army, the army should have at least two infantry divisions under its jurisdiction.
The leader of this unit is the Puppet Tang thief general Chen Keqiao. Although this thief general is a new lieutenant general among the thief army, he is also an experienced thief general.
They fought against us and used many tactics to encircle and reinforce us."
"Wuchang and Yuezhou are on the front line of the First Army of the Rebel Army. This is our old rival. As far as we know, the main force of this army consists of two infantry divisions and two mixed regiments. The former leader of this army was Hao Bainian, but later the army
The leader turned into a thief general named Li Chunjing. He is full of tricks and his fighting style is erratic and unpredictable!"
"It was this army that landed on the west side of Hanyang. It is said that the bandit general Li Chunjing personally led the army. According to the investigation, the troops they landed included an infantry division, a mixed regiment and a cavalry unit. According to our speculation, this division
The regiment should be the 1st Infantry Division and the 10th Composite Regiment!"
"In addition, the third mixed regiment that landed in Anlu Prefecture is also a unit of the first army of the rebel army!"
When the staff mentioned this, Zhang Yue suddenly asked: "What about the Second Infantry Division of the rebel army?"
At this time, the staff member was slightly stunned when he heard this!
The First Army has been stationed south of the Yangtze River in Huguang for a long time and is confronting Du Biao. Of course, Du Biao has collected detailed intelligence on their main opponent. It is impossible to obtain information that is too confidential, but the numbers of the main units and
Senior generals can still know, and basically all supervising generals know that the First Army of the Rebel Army has four main forces under its command, namely the First Infantry Division, the Second Infantry Division, the Third Mixed Regiment, and the Tenth Mixed Regiment.
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The Second Infantry Division of the Rebel Army, which is directly part of the First Army of the Rebel Army, immediately said: "Your Majesty, we have not found any traces of this rebel army so far. This unit was previously stationed in Yuezhou and Changsha. There are
They may still be stationed in the area, or they may have been transferred to the front line of Wuchang Jiang County. Maybe we will see them on the Hanyang battlefield later, but we also speculate that they may be crossing the river, or crossing the Yangtze River to attack
Anluzhou area!"
Zhang Yue's eyebrows furrowed even more tightly. He didn't know whether he was talking to his staff or to himself: "Still stationed in Yuezhou, Changsha? This is impossible!"
Zhang Yue, however, didn't quite believe that the puppet Tang thief army was currently making such a big move. As the core and main force of the thief army's first army, the Second Infantry Division could not stay in the rear to garrison. Zhang Yue knew that the puppet army was
The Tang rebel army came up with some kind of reserve division.
Basically, these reserve division troops are stationed in the place, and is the Second Infantry Division of the rebel army a reserve division?
Anyone who has a little knowledge of the military system of the Puppet Tang Dynasty will know that this is not the case!
As for the Second Infantry Division, which is the main force of the rebel army, will it stay in Changsha and Yuezhou to garrison during this war?
Zhang Yue didn't believe it, but he believed even more that the main force of this puppet Tang bandit army would come to Hanyang, or simply cross the river and land in Anlu Prefecture.
No matter which of the two directions this puppet Tang bandit army appears in, it will put great pressure on the local defenders.
Fei Qinxiang's Supervisor Biao Right Army is not very strong in the first place. It's okay to let them deal with a third mixed regiment of the rebel army, but if the second infantry division of the rebel army also joins, I'm afraid Anlu Prefecture will be in danger.
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If it is the Hanyang side, once the thief's Second Infantry Division arrives, it will be equivalent to the arrival of all the main forces of the thief's First Army. By then, the pressure faced by Hanyang will be very great.
However, Zhang Yue, who was thinking this way, still had a bad premonition in his heart!
Will the rebel Second Infantry Division attack Anlu Prefecture? Will they come to Hanyang?
Zhang Yue didn't know, but his intuition told him that this rebel Second Infantry Division, which had not yet appeared on the battlefield, might cause him huge trouble.
At this time, the staff on the side suddenly remembered something, and then said: "By the way, there was a letter yesterday. A large number of rebel ships were discovered in the Yuezhou area. We judge that these ships should assist the third mixed regiment of the rebel army to cross
Jiang's ships, but some colleagues believe that the number of these ships exceeds the needs of transporting the thief's third mixed regiment. We judge that these ships are most likely prepared for the thief's second infantry division!
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"The rebel Second Infantry Division may take a boat directly across the river to land in Anlu Prefecture, or go down the river to Hanyang!"
When the staff said this, Zhang Yue suddenly turned his head and looked at the large map hanging behind him. This map was a map of China!
If you look carefully, you will find that many of the names and signs on it are different from those in the Ming Dynasty. Moreover, there is a section missing at the top of the map, which seems to have been cut off directly, and there is also something in the lower left corner.
Traces of alteration!
But through the traces, you can vaguely see a few words: "Datang Royal Publishing House!"
Yes, this is a national map published by the Royal Publishing House under the Ministry of State-owned Enterprises of the Tang Dynasty. The many avoidance marks on it are naturally in accordance with the rules of the Tang Dynasty. For example, Huguang was divided into two and was directly compiled into
Hunan and Hubei, South Zhili are also divided into Zhili Fourth Road and Chengtian Prefecture, North Zhili is called Hebei Province, and the capital of Ming Dynasty is called Youzhou.
This kind of title was naturally taboo in the Ming Dynasty, and almost no one dared to show it openly. However, maps, especially detailed national maps and even regional maps, except those published by the Imperial Publishing House of the Tang Dynasty,
, you really can’t find any other detailed maps. Even the governor sent people to secretly purchase many maps published by the Royal Publishing House and then used them as military maps.
Ordinary subordinates use a direct copy of the map depicted, but Zhang Yue does not have too many scruples. In order to maintain accuracy, the five words "Datang Territory Map" at the top of the map are directly cut off.
removed it, and then changed some of the explanation words in the lower left corner.
There is no way, after all, although this map is only a map from the Tang Dynasty specifically for the people, it is not a detailed military map. Many places are just a rough map, but it is better than the freehand landscape painters of the Ming Dynasty themselves.
The abstract map drawn is much stronger.
Zhang Yue searched on the map, and then looked repeatedly along the middle reaches of the Yangtze River. He saw Hanyang, Wuchang, Anlu Prefecture, Yuezhou Prefecture, and Jingzhou Prefecture on the map.
etc!
Jingzhou Prefecture?
Zhang Yue took two steps forward and looked at Jingzhou Mansion on the map carefully. Then without turning around, he asked directly: "How many troops do we have stationed at Jingzhou Mansion?"
Suddenly hearing Zhang Yue ask this, the staff on the side were a little stunned. However, since he could become Zhang Yue's staff and was also in charge of military affairs, he could not be a fool. He soon knew what Zhang Yue wanted to ask.
What, what are you worried about? His expression immediately changed.
At the same time, he quickly replied: "According to your arrangement, I will supervise Biao Youjun to be responsible for the frontline defense of Anlu Prefecture and Jingzhou Prefecture. Fei Qinxiang, his lord, sent his vanguard to Jingzhou City, with a strength of 7,000
people!"
"Seven thousand people?" After Zhang Yue heard this number, he showed obvious worry: "It's a little small!"
At this time, the staff member said: "Sir, are you worried that the Second Infantry Division of the rebel army will go to Jingzhou?"
Zhang Yue nodded: "The possibility is not small!"
"But sir, our army is currently hoarding heavy troops on the Huangzhou and Hanyang front lines. If the rebel army sends its main force like the Second Infantry Division to Jingzhou, it will be like breaking its own arms. Without the pressure of the main force of the rebel army on the Huangzhou and Hanyang front lines,
It's greatly reduced.
Besides, there are 7,000 soldiers in Jingzhou. Lord Fei Qinxiang can also mobilize troops from other places to reinforce the area when necessary. Even if the rebel army sends the Second Infantry Division, it will not be possible to conquer Jingzhou overnight!"
"Really?" Zhang Yue did not answer directly, but asked a soliloquy rhetorical question.
If the Second Infantry Division of the rebel army really goes to Jingzhou, can the local right-wing vanguard be able to hold it?
Even taking a step back, under the joint attack of the rebel First Infantry Division and the Third Mixed Regiment, can Fei Qinxiang's right army be able to defend Anlu Prefecture and Jingzhou Prefecture?
Although his staff and others, including Fei Qinxiang himself, appeared very confident, Zhang Yue was not!
I think back then, he was also very confident to defend Hunan and Jiangxi, but what happened!
They retreated steadily, and finally retreated all the way to the north of the Yangtze River! u