"Back to the general, there are not many defenders in Suizhou City. There are only two to three thousand people in total. As long as we step up the attack, we will definitely be able to capture it within two days," a general said hurriedly, "If it weren't for the fact that there are still many in the city
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"I don't want to know." Chun Yuliang interrupted him directly. Although this was his trusted general, he had no mercy at all. "I can only give you one day. You must do it within one day."
Take Suizhou, and at this time twelve hours later, I will stand at the gate of Suizhou!"
The surrounding generals were startled for a moment, with astonished expressions on their faces. The old general had clearly stated before that they were only attacking along the Suizhou line as a partial division to contain the Xiangyang defenders, and they were not even able to take them.
There wasn't much difference when I came down to Suizhou, so why are you suddenly anxious now?
Because of the letter asking for help sent from Zhangshan County?
"General, this..." The general was a little embarrassed and wanted to explain.
Chun Yuliang glared at him fiercely: "Why, you can't do it?"
As he spoke, Chunyu held his sword in his hands and walked forward: "If you can't do it, then I will personally lead the crowd to attack the city!"
"General, I will definitely fulfill my mission!" The general agreed hastily. As a trusted general of Chun Yuliang, he knew the old general's physical condition well. What's more, at the old general's age, even if there was no physical problem, he would not be able to let him go.
He personally led the crowd to attack the city. In that case, let alone how he would explain it to the court, where would everyone's face be?
"General, is Suizhou really important? Why do we suddenly step up the attack?" Another more courageous general couldn't help but ask. You must know that Chun Yuliang had repeatedly said before that Suizhou could be captured or not.
But now I suddenly changed my mind, which is somewhat surprising to everyone.
What's more, the generals have been stationed in this Suiying place for a long time, and they are quite familiar with the surrounding situation. Suizhou in the southwest and Xizhou in the northwest together form the gateway to Xiangyang City, and if not
In order to attack Xiangyang, taking down this portal does not seem to have much effect.
However, with the troops Chunyu currently has in hand, it would be wishful thinking to attack Xiangyang.
"Capture Suizhou, move the army north to Shunzhou, and then follow me across the Jianshui River with the main force, press Fancheng to the north, Wuquan County to the west, intimidate Yuchi Jiong's flanks, and even directly cut off his retreat!" Chun Yuliang obviously said!
He no longer planned to hide his plans, "There are not many defenders in Shunzhou area, and with the restraints of the Huainan garrison, Wang Gui may not be able to escape and rescue. As long as he can monitor, what I need is to let Yuchi Jiong
Feeling the fear of not being able to withdraw our troops!”
The generals subconsciously looked at the map that one of the guards spread out in time, and couldn't help but take a breath.
Wuquan County is the gateway to Xiangyang, guarding the road from Xiangyang south to Zhangshan County. In other words, when Wei Chijun's army approaches Zhangshan County, Wuquan County is his most important retreat. Once captured, Wuquan County is the gateway to Xiangyang.
Wuquan County is equivalent to completely cutting off the connection between Xiangyang and Zhangshan County. To another extent, it is also equivalent to directly turning Yuchi Jiong's army into a lone army like the Jiangling garrison.
The defenders of Jiangling even had Jiangling, one of the best fortified cities in the world, to rely on, but Yuchi Jiong could only fight the Nanchen army in the wilderness.
Therefore, turning west to attack Wuquan County is very different from the current small fight at the edge of Xiangyang such as Suizhou. Logically speaking, this should not be a partial attack, but a job that should be done by the main force.
In the past, these generals had some objections to letting them serve as partial armies. However, although they received less credit as partial armies, they were also happy and free. At least they did not have to lick blood like Li Xingchen, Xiao Shilian or other generals who attacked Jiangling City.
However, now the old general has gone out of his way and has to participate in this war. In the eyes of many generals, this is not asking for trouble.
How can these local soldiers of the Northern Zhou Dynasty guarding Suizhou be the same as the elite troops under Yuchi Jiong? Dealing with Yuchi Jiong is far more dangerous than harassing the Northern Zhou border here. If you are not careful, your entire army may be wiped out.
What's more, the old general is old and has already sat in the position of the general who conquered the west. Although he is not as good as Sikong Wu Mingche and Xiao Mohe who is actually commanding the Nanchen army, whoever mentions Chun Yuliang's name will not
Do you have to show some respect? Why does the old general, who has neither merit nor reputation, take such risks with a partial army?
As if aware of the doubtful glances around him, Chun Yuliang said coldly: "Now the entire Jiangling battle situation has reached its most stalemate. Whether we can capture Jiangling no longer depends on how many defenders and grain stores there are in Jiangling City, but on whether we can block it."
The reinforcements from the north have left Jiangling City with no fighting spirit to resist."
After a pause, Chun Yuliang sighed and said: "Nine years ago, it was because of the Northern Zhou barbarians who went south that we came back defeated. Nine years later, do I still have to watch our elders make the same mistake again? The only thing I can do is
Just making some innuendo and trying my best."
Hearing what the old general said, the generals suddenly looked ashamed. They are still young, and it stands to reason that they should be fighting hard on the battlefield and moving forward bravely. Their awareness of loyalty to the country cannot be higher than that of an old general!
But Chun Yuliang did not speak like the other generals, and said with emotion: "What's more, I am old and don't have many needs and pursuits anymore, but you are different. Most of you have been with me for a long time. I can't
Sit back and do nothing. Although the battle of Jiangling is now stalemate, at least Xiao Kui has fallen into our hands. As long as we can capture Jiangling next, it will definitely be a feat that will shine in the annals of history. Such feats will definitely fall on the heads of everyone involved.
"
The generals glanced at each other subconsciously, and they all understood what Chun Yuliang meant. Nan Chen had wanted the land of Xiliang for more than a day or two. When Wu Mingche captured Huainan, they still saw the scene where Chen Xu rewarded all the troops.
Remember, if Xi Liang is captured, it will not only open up territory, but also avenge previous humiliation. The double contribution and significance are enough for Chen Xu to give generous rewards to all the generals who participated in this battle.
What's more important is that with the gradual withdrawal of Wu Mingche, Chun Yuliang and other veteran generals, it is now a time when the Nanchen Army is in decline, so Chen Xu is very likely to take this opportunity to surpass some budding generals.
This alone is enough to make everyone jealous.
What moved the generals even more was that the old general did not hesitate to risk his own reputation and life, but it was largely for their consideration. This made everyone feel more ashamed and admired the old general even more.
The old general has his life, and everyone just wants to die in service.