Camping on the spot, on the edge of the desert where there is no water source or shelter from the wind, can only be done when there is an enemy situation for a large army, because camping means surrounding the chariots into a city-like formation, a complete defensive state.
Therefore, when the generals of the various divisions entered the commander's tent, they were all very excited.
The boring and long march is really tiring.
After leaving Blackwater City, they were still reflecting on the massacre in Blackwater City at first. Later, after Zhang Dun's words came out, even the soldiers who were originally intolerable became enlightened.
If mercy is used in the wrong place, it will only hurt yourself in the end... This is what the officials said. Therefore, the soldiers were relieved and no longer dwelled on their cruelty in Blackwater City.
But for a few days, whether staying in a chariot or riding a horse in circles, nothing could relieve the depression and boredom of the march. When I heard the order to set up camp and convene a meeting, everyone became more energetic...
·Finally there is another battle to fight.
"Commander, but someone from the party appears? The general will ask for a fight!"
Wang Shunchen was the most anxious and the first to approach the commander's tent. He opened his mouth to ask for a fight.
Wang Shao was also used to his style, so he just pointed casually and asked him to sit wherever he wanted. He continued to stare at the map... No matter how he looked, he couldn't determine the origin of this Xixia cavalry.
The two waves of scouts reported the same thing, nearly two thousand Xixia cavalry, or rather broken troops. Judging from their attire, they should have fled.
Wang Shao didn't want to believe that the imperial court had launched a general offensive. Once it became true, it would mean that the partial army would have no chance of being encircled and annihilated. With such a feast, the partial army would really be able to pick up the leftovers.
"Commander, when our troops set out from Suzhou, the Xixia people had not yet formed an encirclement around Gao Zunyu's tribe. Perhaps they had just completed the encirclement of Gao Zunyu's tribe."
"The partial division moved north along the Gena River. Although most of the time was wasted on marching, in fact the partial division was not delayed for a moment. Even when sweeping the outskirts of Blackwater City and cleaning up Blackwater City, it was quite compact."
"And coming out of Blackwater City, the army was marching at a speed close to a hundred miles a day."
Everyone had read the intelligence, and Zhang Dun also felt that the partial division might have delayed the encirclement and annihilation... and he would probably be held accountable by the court.
There is nothing we can do about it. Blackwater City cannot be cleared, and the partial divisions must not go south. However, the Dangxiang people have different habits from those in the Central Plains. Instead of gathering, they are too scattered.
After the army entered the Yanjun Division's jurisdiction in Heishui Town, they had to divide their forces to carry out large-scale mopping up operations throughout the Yanjun Division's jurisdiction in Heishui Town... This does take time. This battle started from a year ago
Lasts until March.
And now, before the partial division leaves the jurisdiction of the Yan Army Division in Heishui Town, there are already Xixia people fleeing north!
What is the mission of the partial division in the Great Strategy? It is to form a northern blocking line against Xixia's Xingqing Mansion after joining forces with Li Xian's troops, blocking Xixia's way of escaping north.
The appearance of the Xixia cavalry who fled at this time shows that there is a flaw in the northern line of the grand plan. This flaw is probably because their army did not arrive on time... What kind of punishment will the army fail to arrive on schedule?
No one knew. Even Wang Shunchen stopped clamoring to go to war.
Although the imperial court did not specify when the various armies would converge, it fully considered the actual combat situation of the various armies and gave full rights to the generals. But this is not a reason to miss the deadline. This is also Wang Shao's constant urging.
The reason why the army is on the move.
No one wants to lag behind other teams.
Unexpectedly, the partial master failed to make it in time, and something went wrong after all.
"Zihou, punishment from the court is secondary. Now our department needs to consider how to stop the Xixia from escaping north. It is our responsibility. Although we cannot encircle the line, even in this desert, our department must block the west Xia thieves who are fleeing north!
"
Wang Shao believed that it was more important to make up for the mistakes! The reason why the court did not specify the time when the encirclement was formed was that it should have considered this situation. Officials really understand military affairs and have experience in leading troops. The punishment may not be serious, or even
does not exist.
"Commander, I think this is something fishy."
After Zhong Jianzhong formed the partial division into an army, he simply acted as a general to execute military orders and rarely made any comments about the entire partial division. After all, there were commanders and commanders, not just a few of their guards.
Although they are still leading the army and fighting, Zhong Jianzhong strictly abides by the duties of a general. But it does not mean that he thinks less about such a big plan, whether it is a civil servant or a military general.
They are all good opportunities to learn. Therefore, he has been studying the big plan of the Guan family.
"Uncle Yi, please tell me in detail..."
Before Wang Shao could say anything, Zhang Dun answered. They were familiar with each other, and Zhang Dun was also well aware of Zhong Jianzhong's strategy.
"The general has never remembered such a flaw in the official's plan. Since the official has planned this big plan, they will definitely not fail to consider the time of our march and battle. This is one of them."
"Secondly, based on the planning edict our branch received in Suzhou, we learned that at the beginning of the war between the two dynasties, Commander Di and Commander Zhong were aware of all the plans for the great siege and annihilation, and Commander Di and Commander Zhong were aware of the whole plan.
The commanders, including Commander Guo, are the main force and elites in this battle, and they are also dormant around Xingqing Mansion, waiting to make up for the leaks at any time."
"Third, after Gao Zunyu's troops fell into siege, breaking out of the siege, moving to fight, or even pretending to attack Xiping Mansion are all tactics that can be chosen during the siege of Xixia. The court will definitely make arrangements for this."
"In addition, in order to achieve the imperial court's grand plan, the main force of Di Shuai and others has been showing weakness to the enemy, and they will inevitably cooperate with Gao Zunyu's department to coordinate the operation. Many factors have accumulated, and it should not be a plan to lead the Xixia people to fight for a year without knowing the overall situation.
Difficult matter."
"So, the general thinks that the Xixia cavalry who unexpectedly appeared may not have fled north from the Xingqing Mansion area. Considering the system of the Xixia people, the interests of various tribes are seriously entangled. Maybe they are from other people, or those who are close to Heishui City.
An unintentional act.”
Zhong Jianzhong is almost certain that this small group of Xixia cavalry will definitely not be those who fled north from Xingqing Prefecture... Xixia is mainly cavalry, or it can be said that they are all cavalry. When withdrawing or fleeing, they should not
Will send scouts too far away.
If they were fleeing, they would be followed by pursuers. The first ones to flee were not necessarily soldiers, but even royal nobles... The news that the Yan Army Division in Blackwater Town had been annihilated has probably not reached Xingqing yet.
Mansion.
"Commander, you'll know after a few strikes. How about the general leading three thousand elite cavalry to strike?"
Wang Shunchen only saw fighting.
"We must fight, but we can't charge with three thousand cavalry. Since we have to fight, we must annihilate them all. No matter where these cavalry come from, they must be kept here, otherwise the whereabouts of our unit will be exposed."