Not to mention that the main force of the Han navy has moved along the chasm to the big river, and is no longer the same sampans as the Northern Zhou navy. Just saying that Baipao has been deployed in Jizhou for so many years, is it just for a living?
It's a pity that Hou Mochen Rui lives in seclusion and concentrates on training soldiers, but he neglects many more important things.
He is becoming stronger, but he is ignoring his opponent's efforts in other aspects.
Failure is conceivable.
Yin Monk stretched out his hand and pointed at "Xunzhang City" on the map: "Now Hou Mo Chen Rui leads the remnants of only three to four thousand troops and retreats towards Xunzhang City. This Xunzhang City is located on the west side of Zhiguan, northwest of Qiziling, Qiziling It has been owned by our army. According to the plan of the Taiwei Mansion, General Zhou should have joined forces with Xiao Xiaowei at this time. The two of them will jointly lead the army to directly attack Xunzhang City. In addition, the navy will also move north along the Qinshui River to prepare for the attack. Our army provides equipment and other logistical support."
"There is no need to worry about Xunzhang City. Even if it relies on natural dangers, it is just an isolated city." Li Xingchen said with a smile, "Qinshui has been given to us, and Hou Mo Chen Rui is a turtle in the urn, so there is nothing to worry about."
Li Xinchen raised his riding whip and pointed forward, saying directly: "Let's go into Hanoi County!"
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Hanoi County on the south bank of Qinshui River is the heart of Hanoi.
Roads start from here, connecting Jizhou to the east and north, Hedong to the west, and the vast Central Plains to the south.
Taking Hanoi is equivalent to taking the crossroads from south to north.
To be honest, Li Xingchen did not expect that the Han army would capture Hanoi in this way. It can only be said that Hou Mo and Chen Rui, as a general from the north, still ignored the power of the navy. Or in other words, in his In his thinking, the navy from the south can only move on rivers, lakes and seas. Although Qinshui is a waterway, the scope of activity of the Han navy's navy is on the water, and there is no difference between the cities on both sides of the waterway. what relationship.
It was not strange to have such an idea in the past, because the navy from the south was indeed very embarrassed in land battles. To put it further, we can talk about the "heroic" victory of "Sun Shiwan" in Hefei. "Deeds" and, closer to home, "Yuanjia hastily won the hasty visit to the north." These are all typical examples of the elite navy of the south being beaten by the northern army after landing ashore.
It's a pity that Hou Mo and Chen Rui don't know that the Han Dynasty's navy is not necessarily worse than the land army in terms of combat effectiveness. Especially since the number of the navy is small, the corresponding equipment is good. The short-barreled tank is specially designed for the improvement of the navy and navy. There are almost one musket per man. If such a team is pulled under the city and opened fire, how long can the defenders on the city hold on?
I don’t know since when, the battle between the Han Dynasty and the Northern Zhou Dynasty has gradually changed from a battle between people to a battle between equipment and equipment, and now, it has become a battle between ideas and concepts. battle between.
When competing for manpower, the Han army was the first to equip better equipment. When the Northern Zhou Dynasty also began to build armored cavalry, the focus of the Han army's training of generals was no longer whether they could command and use new weapons and equipment, but how to fight. idea.
The establishment of military academies allowed Han generals, especially many "self-taught" generals, to receive systematic education, learn to look at problems from a strategic level and the entire campaign level, and master the skills of coordinating and commanding multi-arms operations. ability.
Compared with the Northern Zhou army, the Han army has an increasing number of arms. The emergence of heavy armored soldiers, Modao troops, and now armored cavalry has allowed the Han army to advance hand in hand in both cold weapons and firearms.
If a coach cannot fully understand the advantages and disadvantages of each unit, it will be difficult for them to play a cooperative role on the battlefield, especially if two units that may not be able to help each other are put together, which may lead to It is a waste of manpower and exposes weaknesses to the enemy.
In today's battle, whether in terms of the entire strategic layout, tactical arrangements, or every change in the battle, the Han army completed the crushing of the Northern Zhou army. This is the result that Li Xingchen wanted to see.
It shows that all his previous efforts were not in vain.
As the navy arrived in Hanoi County first, Zhang Xutuo had already come forward to greet them.
"I see your Majesty." Zhang Xutuo said with a smile on his face, "Fortunately, I have not disgraced my order."
Li Xingchen nodded: "Hanoi is mine. It only takes ten days to capture Xunzhang City. Moreover, there are not many defenders in Xunzhang City. Even if Hou Mo Chenrui's remnants and defeated generals are added, it is no longer enough to defeat the enemy." The civil war in Hanoi has had an impact. What is the plan of the Taiwei Mansion next?"
Zhang Xutuo had obviously made up his mind and said hurriedly: "The Qinshui River is now under control. Along the Qinshui River, the navy can also help the Lu Division to outflank the retreat of Xun Zhang City and quickly solve the problem of Xun. Zhangcheng is a threat to our army's flanks. In addition, crossing the Qinshui River and heading north is Jijun. The Navy has already sent people to contact General Chen."
"Where is Chen Zhishen?" Li Xingchen raised his eyebrows.
"The army has passed Jijun and is advancing towards Yecheng." Zhang Xutuo led Li Xingchen to look at the map. "Your Majesty, look, the Zhou people are now arrayed along the Baigou River on the south side of Yecheng, and on the south side of Yecheng. At least 40,000 to 50,000 new troops and horses have been assembled. It may be difficult to break through the troops under General Chen alone now, but the navy has also organized ships to enter the Baigou water. With the help of the navy warships, I think we can get twice the result with half the effort."
"Cross the Qinshui River and head to Jijun as soon as possible." Li Xingchen made up his mind.
The top priority is to capture Yecheng. The war in Hanoi has basically come to an end. The main force of the Han army headed by the Imperial Guard cannot stay here for a long time.
"There is also Hedong. Is there any news from Yang Su?"
"After Qiziling was captured, the exchange of news between us and Hedong has become smoother." Zhang Xutuo said, "Now Governor Yang has led his army north along the Fen River to Shuque Valley, where he will confront Yu Wenchun."
"Squirrel Valley?" Li Xingchen thought of something and couldn't help but sigh, "When Yu Wenxian attacked the Qi people, they fought fiercely in the Squirrel Valley. I am afraid he has not thought that the defense line he once wanted to break through has now become a Have you lost your own life-saving charm?"
Zhang Xutuo nodded. This change of host and guest in the north was so rapid that no one, not just Yu Wenxian, could have imagined it before.
"Is it possible to advance troops from Qinshui?" Li Xingchen moved his hand upward along Qinshui.
It has been the Taiwei Mansion's long-standing plan to follow the Qinshui River directly to the hinterland of the east of the river. Unfortunately, there is too little hydrological data along the Qinshui River. In addition, the Qinshui River itself travels through the mountains, which is bound to be dangerous. Therefore, even the navy has Haven't been able to make up my mind.
Now that the lower reaches of the Qinshui River are under the control of the Han army, Li Xingchen hopes to know the feasibility of this plan.
Once the navy can go upstream, the Hedong war situation currently stalemate in Shuque Valley will be full of hope.