What does it mean to truly go with the flow? I'm afraid Cheng Feng can answer this question now.
It was almost winter, and the water flow in Mianshui was not only fast, but also very cold. Half an hour after the water subsided, Cheng Feng felt that he had lost consciousness in his limbs.
The hundreds of soldiers behind him should have the same feeling as him.
They entered the water from upstream and had been floating along the water for half an hour. They finally saw the shore with the help of the faint lights of Xiangyang City in the distance. Of course, they also saw the huge outline of Xiangyang City and the obvious height of the city wall on the north side.
There are several water gates coming out.
Xiangyang is adjacent to Mianshui to the north, so there is no land gate on the north side of the city. There are only three connected water gates and two turrets in the northeast and northwest facing the land. Because the enemy mainly comes from the north, so the water gate side
The defense is not strict. After all, if you want to attack Shuimen, you need the support of the navy. Unfortunately, Li Xinchen's navy is in the upper reaches of the river, and there is no way to transfer to Mianshui. Of course, if Li Xinchen is willing, he can go to Jiangling.
But it seems that Xiao Maha will not be willing.
Moreover, the navy under Li Xinchen was actually drawn from the Jingzhou navy when he first entered Shu. Although Wang Chang was loyal to Li Xinchen, it did not mean that everyone else had similar ideas. Therefore, it was naturally impossible for Li Xinchen to be here.
Waiting for the navy to be sent to the battlefield at the critical moment, for this weak Bashu navy, it means bullying the enemies on the river, and asking them to break through the blockade of the Jingzhou navy is nothing short of a fantasy.
It is precisely for this reason that when Cao Xiaoda discovered that the Jingzhou Navy had evacuated, he decisively transferred the small number of troops originally stationed in the north of the city to the east and west. Facing Li Xinchen's fierce attack at all costs, he did not have sufficient troops.
Seeking death, especially today's battle can prove that Li Xingchen really has the ability to break through Xiangyang in a short time. If Cao Xiaoda had not led the reinforcements to arrive in time, I am afraid that the Bashu army on the city could further expand its position and eventually defeat the enemy.
The enemy was completely driven from the city.
For the current Xiangyang defenders, the most important thing is how to use all their forces on the edge. As a result, only a dozen soldiers are left guarding the north gate, which is least likely to become a battlefield.
Including those patrolling back and forth, there are more than a hundred people in total.
Compared to the busyness on the east and west walls, the walls here can only be described as quiet or even peaceful.
The bonfires that seemed to be extinguished easily and the lazy soldiers all showed that this place was safe. Even the soldiers patrolling back and forth walked quickly because they knew that there was no danger in the darkness ahead.
What dangers would there be?
But they thought wrong. At this time, Cheng Feng floated towards the city gate little by little along the water. Because they were afraid of alarming the enemies on the city, they didn't even dare to paddle hard, so they could only paddle in the wrong direction of the water flow.
Only when needed did he start to adjust his posture. In the darkness, Cheng Feng couldn't see clearly how many people were following him, but he knew that even one person would have to complete this seemingly impossible task.
Cheng Feng joined Li Xinchen when Li Xinchen first entered Shu, but he really became prosperous after Li Xinchen went to Jiankang Mansion. Cheng Feng led eight hundred elites to follow Li Xinchen. Ye represented the entire Li Xinchen group.
The interests of all generals are also eye-catching.
However, after Li Xingchen returned to Bashu, Dai Cai and others who originally joined Li Xingchen with Cheng Feng began to be reused, and even began to lead the army as generals. Even Zheng Kaiyuan and others who had just joined Li Xingchen some time later began to
He became an important general who commanded thousands of people, but Cheng Feng's subordinates only increased from the original 500 people to the current 800 people.
Although it is well known that these 800 people are not idle people, and they are coveted in any army. If it were not for Li Xingchen's insistence, the generals would not let them go so easily - in fact, it was because of Li Xingchen
After returning from Jiankang Mansion, they detained these people directly and did not let them go back at all.
But eight hundred people are eight hundred people after all. No matter how elite these eight hundred people are and what kind of training they have undergone, at least after forming an army, they have not experienced a real battle. If they really want to
Speaking of fighting, it was probably the time when Li Xingchen left Jiankang Mansion, but that time no conflict actually broke out, and both sides still maintained maximum restraint in the end.
Therefore, it can be said that this famous army has not shown its strength. They followed Li Xingchen from Baidi City to Hanzhong, then to Dingjun Mountain, and finally to the foot of Xiangyang City. They were marching almost all the time.
There was no chance to take action. Of course, it was not entirely their fault. Li Xingchen advanced so fast that every time Cheng Feng led his troops to the battlefield, he was only left with the task of cleaning the battlefield.
However, this time the opportunity finally fell on their heads. Thinking of the doubts and distrustful looks cast by various troops before, and thinking of Li Xingchen's trust and trust, Cheng Feng did not dare to neglect. This battle was to prove himself.
, also to prove that Li Xingchen’s previous decision that caused so much criticism was correct, and to prove that the army in Cheng Feng’s hands, as long as it is used properly, can withstand thousands of troops.
The water gate has appeared in front. Cheng Feng slowly swam over and pressed his body against the water gate's fence. In order to prevent ships from attacking the city, there is a fence every inch under the water gate, and the same one-inch-spaced fences can also block water ghosts.
It can enter without blocking the flow of water inside and outside the city, so as to avoid water shortages in the city. It can be said that it kills two birds with one stone.
At this time, Cheng Feng took out the saw from his waist. These saws were specially made for today's operation. It can be said that Li Xingchen spared no effort to build these 800 people into an elite team. They carried daggers, axes and this
Saws are purpose built.
Now the workshops in Bashu have adopted the assembly line production method according to Li Xinchen's previous guidance. Although there are still many shortcomings compared with later generations, and it can only be said to be imitation, at least the quality and output of weapons can be guaranteed. Compared with
Naturally, it is much better than before. If it is not as good as before, it is more than what it is below, people should be content with it.
The advantage of assembly line production is that it can produce large quantities without interruption, but it also means that it is difficult to produce small batches of weapons as before. This does not mean that it is impossible, but the development and operation of a new production line require a lot of time.
The cost is huge, and this cost will definitely fall on Li Xingchen in the end. (To be continued)