The real combatable soldiers are actually the soldiers and horses in the hands of the mighty general Niu Hong.
These five to six thousand soldiers and horses have been stationed in Hanzhong for many years, and they are all locals recruited from Hanzhong. Therefore, they know Hanzhong better than Wei Xiaokuan, and the mighty general Niu Hong is famous among the younger generation.
The outstanding ones, of course, cannot be compared with monsters like Li Xingchen, but their achievements in governing local areas and reorganizing the army in recent years are obvious to all.
This is why Li Xun was not panicked yet. It was reasonable for Li Xunchen to take action. In other words, Li Xun was surprised that Li Xunchen took action at this time. This guy was really able to keep his composure until he looked at Northern Zhou Dynasty.
The political struggle has reached an irreversible point, and we have just begun to take action.
But then again, if Li Xinchen didn't do this, he would definitely not be Li Xinchen.
With these troops and horses under the command of the mighty general Niu Hong, although Li Xun could not guarantee victory over Li Xingchen, he could still ensure that Hanzhong City and several fortresses in Hanzhong were in his hands.
Hanzhong is located between Bashu and Guanzhong. It has been a key point for traveling between the north and the south throughout the ages. However, the key place in Hanzhong that needs to be guarded is not Hanzhong City. Hanzhong City is located in the Mianshui River Valley, which is not an easy-to-defend or difficult-to-attack place.
The real key is the mountains around Hanzhong, such as Micang Mountain and the famous Dingjun Mountain. On the north side of Hanzhong, there are Chencang Road, Baoxie Road, Ziwu Valley and Yangping Pass.
As for Hanzhong City itself, there is nothing outstanding except that the city is taller. Three hundred years ago, in order to be able to defend Hanzhong, Jiang Wei even had to build two independent towers, Hancheng and Lecheng, in the Hanzhong Valley and the surrounding mountains.
The city and the Hanzhong City were at the horns of each other in order to stabilize the entire Hanzhong. However, in the end, during the devastating attack of the Jin army, these cities did not play much role, which is regrettable.
There are too many stories in history surrounding these important roads and passes around Hanzhong. The secret visit to Chencang, the Seven Journeys out of Qishan Mountain, the conspiracy in Ziwu Valley... It can be said that Hanzhong, as a battleground for military strategists, has never been short of stories.
There is never a shortage of opportunities for heroes to show themselves.
Therefore, Li Xun's focus was not on Hanzhong City. He sent scouts to the Shu Road early to closely monitor every move of Li Xunchen's soldiers and horses. At the same time, he arranged more than a thousand of his own soldiers and horses in Dingjun Mountain and moved Niu Hong's troops to Dingjun Mountain.
A group of soldiers and horses were arranged at Yangping Pass, while he and his troops were stationed on the bank of Mianshui River, hoping to use Mianshui River to stop Li Xinchen.
At the same time, the three armies and horses can support each other and guard the entire Mianshui and Hanzhong areas from south to north.
At this time, Li Xun stood in front of the huge map, thinking deeply.
Li Xunchen's troops arrived too quickly. The vanguard had already rushed out of the Shu Road yesterday, and the few small camps stationed at the exit of the Shu Road hardly acted as a barrier. This also made Li Xun even more afraid of underestimating the enemy.
"General." Niu Hong walked in quickly and saluted with his hands in hand.
After Li Xun turned around to return the salute, he made an invitation gesture: "Li Ren, come and see, Xiao Shilian's troops under Li Xunchen have now broken through the Shu Road and are approaching Mianshui. At the same time, there are also partial troops starting from Langzhong and crossing Micang Mountain to reach Dingjun."
At the foot of the mountain.”
Niu Hong was startled for a moment, and his face suddenly changed slightly. He finally understood why Li Xun was so anxious to find him. Li Xunchen did it as soon as he said it, with almost no warning. If Niu Hong had not known it from Yang Su before,
I'm afraid I'm feeling uneasy now.
"A certain association over at Dingjun Mountain is in charge. I'm afraid Mianshui will have to rely more on General Weilie." Li Xun said solemnly.
Niu Hong nodded. He remembered what Yang Su told him when he left. No matter what, he should stabilize Li Xun first and then say: "Now our army has spread out along the Mian River and dispatched scouts in the direction of Shu Road.
Unless the enemy brings tens of thousands of people to attack, it will be impossible for the enemy to break through."
Li Xun nodded. No matter whether Niu Hong could believe what he said or not, he had no choice but to believe it. In fact, the task he gave Niu Hong was not too heavy.
The Mianshui River in this era was not as smooth as that of later generations. In many cases, the Mianshui River was as violent as a large river. Where the current is fast, an experienced boatman must be there to guide the way, otherwise people will inevitably be capsized.
Therefore, the several ferries on Mianshui River are very important. When the navy has not come to support, how can it be so easy for Xiao Shilian to cross Mianshui River easily? Therefore, Niu Hong only needs to keep an eye on Xiao Shilian.
As for the Dingjunshan Fortress, which is really related to the hinterland of Hanzhong, it is obviously guarded by Li Xun personally. Even if it is just a partial division, once this partial division breaks through the Dingjunshan defense line, Li Xun may be defeated than Cao Mengde was that day.
More cowardly.
Once Hanzhong was lost, the gates of Guanzhong were wide open. Li Xun could not bear the blame.
Therefore, if Li Xun had to choose now, he would definitely choose Dingjun Mountain. Xiao Shilian is an opponent that is difficult to deal with, not to mention that Xiao Shilian is likely to have Li Xingchen's command behind him.
As for what Li Xunchen is best at... As a participant in the previous Battle of Langzhong, Li Xun knew it very well and was determined not to let this guy find an opportunity to take advantage of it.
This partial army from Micang Mountain does not seem important, and its number should not be large. But who can guarantee that this army is not composed of the most elite soldiers, and who can guarantee that they will not be Xiao Shilian's trump card?
Li Xun stared at the map closely and couldn't help but murmured: "Xiao Shilian, I wonder where you will choose as the breakthrough point in the end?"
Niu Hong looked at Li Xun's back and remained silent.
Perhaps Li Xun didn't know that Xiao Shilian didn't have any twists and turns this time, and there was no conspiracy or trick. It was Xiao Shilian's main force who took the main road to kill Mianshui and Hanzhong City directly. The reason why he arranged a partial army was because
He just wanted to attract Li Xun's attention. Because Yang Su and Niu Hong existed in Hanzhong City, Xiao Shilian didn't need to make any noise at all, he just needed to push over like this.
But it seemed that this partial force really had an effect... Thinking of Li Xinchen's previous military style, Niu Hong couldn't help but sigh.
For others, a sudden advance may be just a normal combat arrangement, but for Li Xingchen, how could it be that it was a surprise breakthrough that broke through his usual style?
The so-called "surprise soldier" refers to breaking the routine. When one's own combat ideas have become routine by others, breaking this routine can naturally be called "surprise soldier".
Thinking of this, Niu Hong couldn't help but shudder.
What kind of terrible opponent is Li Xingchen?
Li Xun said in a deep voice: "I will go to Dingjun Mountain today, so I'll leave you here."
Niu Hong nodded while sighing in his heart.
When you left, the outcome of the battle in Hanzhong was decided.