Chapter 48 Huang Ye (2) (The Tsing Yi Panda has another alliance leader, kneels down)
"If it is broken with one blow, will the thieves be unable to fight?"
No one can answer this question.
But now it is clear to everyone that the combat effectiveness of the Chao army is far less than it was two years ago. When I first entered Chang'an, the morale was like a rainbow and the fighting spirit was high. After two years of peace, the old age gradually grew, especially in the
Many of them robbed women and property, and their thoughts were no longer as single as before. Naturally, they were not as fearless and fearless in fighting as before.
Furthermore, in the past two years, they have also lost a lot of elites. In the westward expedition to Fengxiang Mansion, more than 20,000 people were beheaded in one go. These were all elites from the "old camp". Shao Shude also killed many of them during his several trips north.
Not to mention the losses caused by repeated sawing in four directions. It may not be much at a time, but fighting every day, fighting every day, the consumption of old soldiers is very staggering.
The Chao Army has not done a very good job in recruiting personnel. Only in the past few months has large-scale Latin recruitment begun. In fact, Shao Shude is very surprised why they have not done such a thing until now. Could it be that they look down on Chang'an?
What is the combat effectiveness of the people in Jiji County? Although there are currently about 150,000 troops, is it really the same as the 150,000 troops two years ago?
Anyway, before the battle with Meng Kai, Shao Shude felt that the combat effectiveness of the Chao soldiers was not as good as before.
"Commander, the thieves are not as good as before." After thinking for a while, Chen Cheng was eager to show off and said: "General Wang led his troops to attack the camp, with two thousand against two thousand, and the thieves still have the camp fence.
As a result, they were defeated in less than half a day, and it was clear that they were unable to fight. Tomorrow, the commander-in-chief might as well invite Huang Ye to fight and ask him to go out to fight in the field. If the thief general is willing, nothing will happen to him. If he is unwilling, his morale will definitely be low, so he might as well directly
Attack their camp."
If the rebel army agrees to fight in the field, there will be trouble! Shao Shude is not optimistic that Huang Ye still has the courage to fight Xia Sui's army. Meng Kai and Zhang Yan have been defeated so miserably. As long as he is not a pig-headed man, he will not dare to trust the victory or defeat in one battle.
Gambling with extremely low odds of winning.
“Let’s give it a try.” Shao Shude nodded.
He still trusts the combat effectiveness of Xia Suiya Army. Although it is not as good as Tielin Army, it is considered to have rich combat experience among the eight towns in the northwest of Beijing. As long as it is willing to fight, there will be no problem.
It's hard to say about the Yifang Army. Li Xiaochang led more than 10,000 people to fight against 6,000 people in the Jingyang bandit army, and it was just a small victory. In comparison, Li Xiangbu's desire to fight may be even higher. After all,
They are eager to perform and gain military exploits.
"General Wang smashed the bandit camp today, captured and killed more than a thousand thieves, and made his first contribution. I will tell you the merits in the future, and the saint will definitely get a heavy reward. Here, the general will also get a generous reward. Guo Fu, please note it down first, and give it to me.
Two hundred bolts of silk, if you make new achievements, you will not lose the status of a state or county." Shao Shude walked up to Wang Yu in person and praised: "I am really lucky to have General Wang."
When a large army goes into battle, although the first achievement is not as impressive as beheading a general before the battle and demoralizing the enemy, it is still highly regarded. Wang Yu led his army to break through the bandit camp. Although he did not kill the general, the first battle was still the first battle.
It is related to the ebb and flow of the momentum of the two armies. The financial rewards received by individuals are secondary, and they are not important. What is important is the official position.
There are only four states in Xia Sui Town, and the promise of the governor of one state is not light!
"I am willing to follow the commander-in-chief to bring peace to the world. In this world, wolves are everywhere, and even warriors are afraid of them. Only true heroes like the commander-in-chief can bring peace." Wang Yu replied.
Wang Yu’s answer was not a “standard answer”, but Shao Shude was quite touched after hearing it. He sighed and patted his shoulder lightly.
Since you have this ambition, you are a fellow-minded person and can be entrusted with important responsibilities in the future.
"The generals will go back to reorganize their troops and guard the camp. Tomorrow we will invite the rebels to fight to see if they should respond or not. In addition, send a battalion of soldiers in the evening, led by Guo Qi, and test the defense of the rebel camp again." Shao Shude.
said.
“The last general will obey orders.”
After the generals dispersed, Shao Shude was not in the mood to read the military manual, so he patrolled the camp. During this period, he even went into the camp and talked with the sergeants.
“Commander, can you go home after this battle?” a sergeant asked.
"Of course you can." Shao Shude smiled and said: "It has been two years since I left home, and it must be snowing heavily in Suizhou by now, right? The Wuding River is probably too cold to run a horse."
"The general has divided the land. After this battle, I can go home and enjoy the happiness." Another sergeant said.
“The commander-in-chief has not forgotten the promise of Jinyang, which is convincing.”
“The commander-in-chief still needs to have an heir, so that everyone can be at peace.” Someone said boldly.
“You have to steal Huang Chao’s concubines and give them to the commander-in-chief. Otherwise, how can you have heirs?”
"What nonsense are you talking about?" Lu Huaizhong, who was following behind him, saw that everyone was talking more and more outrageously, and scolded: "Why don't you sharpen your knife quickly?"
The sergeant left in a hurry, while the others laughed.
“Lao Lu, do you still remember what happened when you were in Fengzhou?” After leaving the barracks, Shao Shude looked at the stars in the sky and asked.
"Back then, the commander-in-chief expressed his true feelings and wanted to restore peace to the world. I wonder if he still has this ambition?" After becoming Du Yuhou, Lu Huaizhong became more silent and more respectful in front of Shao Shude. Today is probably the most speech he has spoken in a while.
The most ever.
“On the first day after entering Suizhou, I saw that the children were naked and skinny, so I became determined to do this.”
“In this way, I feel relieved.” Lu Huaizhong said: “Looking at those military leaders who are not doing anything, I want to kill them all one by one.”
Shao Shude laughed and felt a little emotional at the same time. A fool like Lu Huaizhong is also simple and will not let go of a dead reason. His early experience made him not hate those military leaders who eat empty pay and drink the blood of soldiers, but
He treated the soldiers well. After becoming Du Yuhou, I felt that there were not many changes from before, but I changed a lot.
After fighting this battle, it’s time to sort things out.
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In the Chaojun camp, Huang Ye beheaded several more people, all of whom were generals who had escaped after the camp was broken today.
"What's the use of keeping people who are greedy for life and afraid of death!" After instructing his generals to report to each camp, Huang Ye took a sip of wine and continued to curse: "Meng Kai's incompetence and bold words have made people like Shao Shude famous.
The armies are secretly afraid."
In fact, it was not just Shao Shude who made Chao's army fearful. During the day today, soldiers and horses from the four towns north of Chang'an, Hezhong, Tonghua, Zhongwu, and Yiwu, with the cooperation of Li Keyong's army, fought against Huang Kui. Chao
The army suffered a disastrous defeat and thousands of people were killed or injured. The news soon spread here. Huang Ye was in a bad mood, so he vented his anger or fear by beheading those people.
I heard that the troops in Fengxiang, Jingyuan, Pingning, and Xichuan towns in the west are also going to start a war. If they are defeated again, the situation will become more and more critical.
When marching and fighting, "momentum" is very important!
After drinking the wine, Huang Ye's mood did not improve at all, so he asked someone to send two women. These two were the wives and daughters of the pseudo-Shangshu of the Tang Dynasty. The mother was in her thirties and her charm was still there, and the daughter was only in her teens.
He has not yet grown up. He was robbed home by Huang Ye a year ago and used as a slave. Unexpectedly, when he was away on an expedition, he also took him with him for sexual pleasure.
After tearing off his clothes and playing with them for half an hour, Huang Ye breathed heavily and rewarded the mother and daughter to the soldiers outside the tent to enjoy. He also picked up a wine jar and started drinking. Unexpectedly,
After only two bowls of wine, there were faint shouts of killing in the distance. Soon, someone came to report: "The Tang army has attacked General Sun's camp, and there are thousands of people."
“Wow!” Huang Ye threw the wine bowl to the ground and angrily walked out of the tent.
The wife of the minister was naked and lying on the ground with eyes blank. Huang Ye kicked her aside and looked at the camp with flames in the distance and the faint screams, and was speechless for a long time.
“General, for some reason the Tang army suddenly came close. General Sun was unprepared and the camp gate was captured. The situation is somewhat critical. Please send troops to rescue him quickly.” Someone suggested.
Huang Ye was hesitant. He had the courage to play with women, and he could pretend to be heroic in front of his subordinates, but when it came to fighting with real swords and guns, he was a little hesitant.
Sending troops at night can easily be taken advantage of by the enemy!
Zhang Guiba watched silently and couldn't help but sigh to himself. Two years ago, Huang Ye would have dared to send troops to rescue him. At that time, he had won consecutive battles no matter how hard he fought, otherwise King Huang would not have been able to trust him.
Entrusting an army to him, not even a brother can do it.
But what happened in the past two years? When he attacked Hezhong, he was defeated by Wang Chongrong. When he camped in the south to fight against the legendary soft persimmon Shu army, it was difficult to win. Now he faced the fierce Shao Shude, and he was even more helpless. He was cautious.
, The one on the right was cautious, but in the end he was defeated by two people in one day.
Since confidence has been lost, can this battle still be fought?
Of course, Zhang Guiba knew very well that this was not Huang Ye's problem alone. In fact, the whole Chao army was now demoralized and in a daze, and it was difficult to exert 60% of their 100% combat strength. The current plan must be fought first
A few beautiful victories will wipe out the decline, and then there is a possibility of rebounding. If we continue to lose like this, Chang'an will not be able to defend it within a few months.
“It is not appropriate to send troops hastily at night for fear of falling into Shao’s treacherous plot.” After hesitating for a long time, Huang Ye finally decided not to save him.
Zhang Guiba was quite disappointed when he saw this. After seeing the generals heaving a sigh of relief, he even became desperate.
There is no way to fight this battle! If the Tang army invites a battle tomorrow, or directly attacks the camp, he doesn't know what the result will be.
