Although they had guessed before, just a few moments after the battle started, Zhao Guanjia understood from the most intuitive point of view why Han Shizhong had to temporarily change the attack time... Without him, considering the current state of the Song Army, it was really insufficient To support night attacks.
It must be understood that once a night attack is successful, the effect will be astonishing. However, conversely, for a night attack to be successful, the attacker must maintain sufficient night combat effectiveness and discipline.
For now, Zhao Jiu saw with his own eyes that because the Jin army's camp was empty and caught off guard, when the Song army took advantage of the sunrise to swarm up, the Jin army divided its camps into small villages on the outskirts, such as those on the banks of the Huaihe River to protect the water source. The camp, the workshop camp that guarded the wood, and the artillery camp that was smashed to pieces at the front fell almost instantly... But the most devastating thing about this process was that many of the Song Army soldiers who were at the forefront of the charge were taking advantage of the momentum of the surprise attack. After getting one or two heads, they often turn around and go back, marching against the army, trying to repay the favor!
Therefore, looking from the top of the city, it was clear that the Song army had achieved a complete victory at the beginning, but suddenly after achieving some results, the Song army slowed down its offensive. There were even individual troops, because the front army turned back, which directly triggered the entire army to retreat. U-turn! So much so that the core camp of the Jin Army took the opportunity to start gathering troops.
It would be strange if this kind of army could carry out the night attack to the end!
On the top of the city, some of the dignitaries watching the battle had different expressions. Most of them were confused and confused. They were still shocked by the tens of thousands of people fighting at close range and were excited by the fall of the small village outside. Only a small number of people, perhaps because they have gained a lot of knowledge in these days and gained a bit of military common sense, noticed this scene sensitively and even looked worried.
But at this time, Zhang Jun took a peek and found that Zhao Guanjia was still motionless. He was neither excited nor worried. He could only sigh in his heart that the officials were so calm, and then asked the soldiers next to him to wave flags and issue military orders.
As the flag on top of the city waved, another group of hundreds of elite soldiers poured out of the city. They were none other than Lieutenant Zhang's personal bodyguards. However, this force did not participate in the siege at all. Instead, They rushed forward and acted as supervising the battle team. While counting the military merits on the spot, they drove back the troops who were trying to withdraw due to the situation!
Several military gangsters who tried to bargain over the price were beheaded on the spot!
Obviously, Captain Zhang, one of the two commanders at the scene, knew the virtues of the Song army better than anyone else, so he was well prepared.
As soon as this move was made, the offensive resumed, and the atmosphere above and below the city became silent almost instantly. Zhang Jun turned his head to take a peek again, only to find that Zhao Guanjia still looked calm, and even looked back and smiled: "What does Zhang Qing mean when you look at me several times?" ?Don’t you think my clothes are too bright?”
Zhang Jun quickly bowed his head and apologized: "I'm presumptuous... I would like to ask the officials for instructions?"
"You and Han Qing just do your best, I just sit here and watch the two of you defeat the enemy." Zhao Guanjia wrote lightly, with a royal demeanor.
Like the surrounding civil and military personnel who had already been paralyzed by the appearance of the supervising team, Zhang Taiwei was also momentarily heartbroken when he saw this, so he stood up in response and concentrated on the battle outside the city.
Let’s also say that Zhao Guanjia’s posture is really not calm and composed. On the contrary, it is actually more like a sign of powerlessness:
First of all, Zhao Jiu was mentally prepared from the beginning because of Han Shizhong's rescheduling of the battle;
Secondly, Zhao Jiu knew very well that what was needed to rectify the various shortcomings in the Song Army was a stable rear area, strict morale, and reasonable and lasting military discipline, and it was too early to talk about these things at the moment... Besides, this picture is now
The scene is better than the scene where Jin Jun was so frightened that he jumped into the Huaihe River, right?
Finally, and the most important thing is that compared to many people on the city wall who feel that they can sit and watch the battle as a matter of course, Zhao Jiu, based on some kind of modern moral instinct, feels from the bottom of his heart that he is not qualified to comment on the front.
The sergeants who were fighting for their lives... He could kill deserters to restore morale, or he could sit on the top of the city and serve as a human flag, but that was the way he exerted his greatest influence, but it was not his self-righteous capital.
Of course, except for the Liu Guangshi incident, that was when he truly wanted to kill someone from the bottom of his heart and put it into practice. Just like when he faced Zhang Yongzhen's final confession, he really felt sad suddenly.
However, to put it bluntly, no matter how great and noble sentiments Zhao Jiu held, it was still difficult for him to truly feel the true mentality of the Song soldiers below... You must know that this was an active siege of the Jin Army's stronghold.
, compared with the Jingkang Incident a year ago, many people still feel that it is in a dream!
As for Jin Jun's mentality, Zhao Jiu couldn't feel it even more.
"How dare Han dogs come out of the city to attack me?! How dare we see Song dogs take the initiative to attack me today?!"
On the rammed-earth platform in the middle of the Jin army camp, Jin Wu, who had just gotten up, was speaking incoherently and was having a wild fit. His whip was crackling, and countless flagpoles, weapon racks, and curtains were damaged, while the surrounding staff and scribes
, even the guards have been hiding further away than the other.
At the same time, countless soldiers of the Song Army had already leveled the surrounding small villages, and like the dark brown water of the Huaihe River, they divided into waves and rushed towards the core stronghold of the Jin Army!
In other words, there is no reason why the fourth prince is so unbalanced, because today he is not just being attacked by the Song army. Rather, he is under the political pressure of Wanyan Talan, his third brother Wanyan and Liduo, and the defeat of Liangshanbo.
Under military pressure, the almost last-ditch plan was completely seen through by the other party... Yes, Han Shizhong's judgment was absolutely correct. At this time, Ali and Zhenlubu, two Jin army households, should be leading their troops to assemble in the north, preparing to attack from the north.
Cross the river at Kantan Town in the upper reaches of Beifei River, then turn to Shunchangfu to raid Guangzhou!
So at this time, when the Song army attacked at this perfect time, what didn't Jin Wushu understand? The other party was clearly telling him that we had already guessed what you were going to do and were prepared for it! Now, we are about to kill you.
Under such a situation, looking at the extremely abnormal number of soldiers pouring out of Xiacai City, could the always proud Jin Wushu not feel bad?
This feeling of being seen through everything and played with by applause is simply a humiliation!
"Fourth Prince!"
A horseman came galloping along the broad road in the central military camp. Seeing this situation from a distance, he shouted, "We are so anxious to send you to ask the Fourth Prince what should be done."
"Puluhun has served in the army for decades. He is the closest and most trustworthy Meng'an under my command, and he is also the most brave and good at fighting. Don't you know how to deal with it?" Jin Wushu was furious. "I was really surprised by the Song Dynasty.
Are you confused? I need to give the order for a mere raid?! Why didn’t the other four Meng’an come and ask?!”
"Fourth Prince!" Upon seeing this, the knight did not dare to get closer, but continued to face each other from a distance. "What we are trying to say is, is this battle going to be defensive or offensive? Is it going to be a draw or a win?!"
Wanyan Wushu was slightly startled, then laughed on the general stage: "I knew that Puluhun was a good man, no better than others! You go back and tell him that since he wants to make meritorious deeds so much, I won't stop him.
Thousands of cavalrymen have also been transferred to Dongzhai for him. If this battle can be won, I will go back and fight for the marshal position I have appointed, but I will promote him to become a ten thousand households!"
The knight was informed and immediately rode away. Many of the conspirators in the central military office breathed a sigh of relief upon hearing this order, and then quickly gathered and headed for the Puluhun defense line east of the camp.
As soon as everyone left and the Chinese army camp was empty, Wanyan Wushu suddenly felt refreshed. He first found a horse on the platform that he had kicked over and sat up straight, then he called to the people around him to come forward:
"Come on, come on, put a few cases on the table. I saw a dragon hanging on the top of the city opposite. The new emperor of the Song Dynasty must be sitting there to have a drink. He also set out wine and meat with me to watch the men defeat the enemy!"
The people around me responded enthusiastically.
You must know that nothing is missing here in the Chinese army’s camp without a meal for Wanyan Wushu. What’s more, it was early in the morning. If the Song army hadn’t suddenly attacked, it would have been the right time to have dinner. So in a short while, there was a table of wine and food.
Put on the general table.
Just as Jin Wushu was about to use his chopsticks, he suddenly felt bored. After looking around for a while, he pointed at a person around him and cowered:
"When I joined the army, the Emperor of Song Dynasty across the street must be accompanied by countless ministers to support me. At this time, officers from all over the place are in front to fight against the enemy. Come and have a few drinks with me!"
Let's say that it was early spring, but Shi Wenbin, who came out wearing only a collared shirt because of this attack, was trembling. However, he had been exposed to Jin Wushu for a long time and already knew the other person's temper. How could he dare to be negligent when he heard this? He immediately forced himself on his face.
Laughter, step forward and sit down carefully on the side, and take the initiative to hold the pot: