Chapter 1186 1187 [Thousands of miles of joyful wind] (1)

Author: Shangtang Doumiao

Chapter 1186 1187 [Thousands of miles of joyful wind] (1)

The position of the Central Army of Xiwu North Route Army.

Xie Lin stood on the chariot shaft, looking at the siege battle in the distance.

After four days of continuous pressure and testing, he found that the situation was better than what he had expected. The Longbow Army was obviously not the army that surpassed the Liangxi Army in strength back then, and many of the soldiers were recruits who had never been on the battlefield. Although

The tragic war will temper those soldiers like fire, but Xie Lin does not believe that in just a few days, the opponent's new soldiers can grow into the backbone of the battle.

Therefore, he adjusted his strategy in time today, mainly using feint attacks on the north and south sides of the Longbow Army City, concentrating the most elite infantry on the west wall, and constantly attacking the opponent's defense line with superior force.

Commander Liang Jun was obviously not a mediocre player. After seeing clearly his strategic intentions, he quickly mobilized his veteran longbow soldiers to defend the west wall. The two sides repeatedly fought and fought, and the battle was extremely fierce.

"General General, we learned from the cavalry investigation that half an hour after our army launched its offensive, several enemy cavalry came out from the east of Longgong Army City, and then chose different routes to attack Lingzhou. We will discuss and analyze it.

Afterwards, it was confirmed that this should be a messenger sent by the enemy’s commander to ask for help.”

A military officer Xiangzan came to the chariot and said respectfully.

Xie Lin still looked ahead and said calmly: "What batch of messengers is this in the past few days?"

Xiangzan replied: "The third group, a total of twenty-seven people. Following the instructions of the general, our army's rangers adopted a partial pursuit and interception method against these people, which can not only continue to cause psychological pressure on the enemy defenders, but also ensure that

Gu Liang, the commander-in-chief of Liang Guoliang’s Western Army, will receive these messages for help.”

Xie Lin was silent.

The fierce resistance of the Longbow Army was within his expectation. After experiencing the disastrous defeat two years ago, he would naturally no longer despise the Liang Army. Now it seems that as long as he continues to maintain control of the Longbow Army City,

Under heavy pressure, Gu Liang will inevitably mobilize all reserve forces to rush to this place, otherwise the northern gate will fall into his own hands, and he cannot afford the consequences.

Of course, if the Longbow Army can be defeated before reinforcements arrive, this will obviously be a better result.

Xie Lin glanced at the reserve infantry in the rear who were recharging their strength, and at this moment he wanted to attack with all his might.

However, the current morale of the Longbow Army is still at a high point. Even if the first step of the strategic goal can be achieved, I am afraid that it will pay a very heavy price. How will it continue to advance? Even if the cavalry can march straight in, they still have to rely on foot to conquer the city.

Death.

If the opponent's only reinforcements can be eaten first, the soldiers in the military city in front of them will naturally become a lone army. When the time comes, the soldiers' morale will be weakened and they will not have such a firm will.

Thinking of the overall strategy of this national war, Xie Lin couldn't help but shook his head, turned to Xiangzan, who was waiting for a decision, and said: "Instruct the front army to continue to implement the previously planned refueling tactics, and gradually crush the fighting spirit of the defenders. At the same time,

Quickly report to Zuo Xiao and Xiao Qianshan, telling them to prepare for battle and to completely wipe out the enemy reinforcements in the northern part of Dongqing Mansion in Lingzhou, Liang State."

"Follow the order!"

Xiangzan left in a hurry.

Xie Lin looked beyond the military city in the distance to the southeast of the vast land and murmured to himself: "Can't 20,000 elite cavalry still be able to deal with the mere Lingzhou Xiang army?"

…

When the Western Wu North Route Army crossed the Beitiao River, the Longgong Camp had already sent a request for help to the Marshal's Mansion in Xingyang City.

For the scribes in the Marshal's Mansion and the Lingzhou Governor's Mansion, they were almost too busy to sleep during this period. On the one hand, they had to raise food and grass to prepare ordnance, and on the other hand, they had to recruit soldiers and practice their bravery day and night. At least

It is necessary to ensure that there are sufficient reserve forces on all fronts before the Beijing army comes for reinforcements.

Although they were not sure whether these new recruits could cope with the brutal war, their uneasy mood always calmed down when they thought of the middle-aged man sitting in the commander's mansion.

After all, that was Xifu Zuo Junji, the first-class Guangping Marquis, who defeated the Zhou army more than ten times in the southern border of Daliang.

On the first day when the Western Wu North Route Army attacked Changgong Army City, Gu Liang still stayed in the Marshal's Mansion in Xingyang City, sitting opposite Tang Youzhi.

"Xie Lin was more cautious this time. He would not let go of the eagle until he saw the rabbit, so the Longbow Army had to make some sacrifices to strengthen his determination to besiege the city and provide reinforcements." Gu Liang poured the tea himself and then pushed it in front of Tang Youzhi.

Tang Youzhi looked solemn.

The Longbow Camp has a very special meaning to him. After all, he has spent half his life fighting in that military camp. His current status is inseparable from the tens of thousands of soldiers of the Longbow Army. Two years ago, Ning Zhong and Lu Min were in vain.

The foundation of the Guping Army was ruined. In the end, the camp with decades of history was dismantled, and the past glory disappeared. For any veteran of Guping, it is a shame that will never be forgotten.

Now as the governor of Lingzhou, Tang Youzhi must consider the overall situation. No matter how worried he is about the situation of the Longbow Army, he must maintain a calm mind to take the overall situation into consideration.

Gu Liang made a special explanation, which made him feel better. He nodded and said: "The Marquis is strategizing, and the subordinates will do their best to support him."

Gu Liang nodded slightly and said: "You don't have to worry too much. Huo Siqi is a veteran who grew up in the Longgong Camp. It is not easy to completely defeat the Western Wu North Route Army, but there is no danger in guarding the Longgong Army City. What's more, Pei Yue

He and I gave Huo Siqi some confidence a year ago, which was enough to scare off Wu Jun at the critical moment."

Tang Youzhi couldn't help but breathed a sigh of relief when he heard this. As Pei Yue's strongest ally in the army, he knew very well how many unknown cards the young prince had hidden.

After suppressing his worries, he asked thoughtfully: "Does the Marquis want to use the results of the northern front war to change the overall trend of the third-line battlefield?"

Gu Liang calmly took a sip of tea and said calmly: "Xie Lin wants to besiege the city for reinforcements. I hope he does this, otherwise it will be difficult to kill the main cavalry of the Western Wu North Route Army. You and I both know that on the Gaoyang Plain,

It is extremely difficult to encircle and annihilate the Xiwu cavalry. The opponent can jump out of the encirclement at any time with mobility, not to mention that we do not have enough troops to encircle the enemy."

He drew a circle on the table with his finger and continued: "I am not worried about the safety of Longbow City because Schelling was frightened by the disastrous defeat two years ago, so he will be too cautious. He does not want to occupy

Under the premise of superiority, it would be too miserable to fight with our army.

He would only continue to oppress the Longbow Army. But when he was calculating every step, his main cavalry was destined to be destroyed. After the danger on the northern front was lifted, Schelling could only retreat back to the west of the Beitiao River.

Only then will the real decisive battle begin.”

Tang Youzhi felt a chill in his heart and whispered: "The real target of Lord Marquis is the Western Wu North Route Army?"

Gu Liang smiled and said, "It's more than that."

Tang Youzhi is also a veteran on the battlefield, and his vision of the war situation is obviously not that of an ordinary person. The anxious state of the battle on the northern, central and southern fronts appeared in his mind, and he couldn't help but take a breath after a moment.

Looking at Gu Liang's calm and determined expression, Tang Youzhi said with piercing eyes: "It turns out that the Marquis has been prepared for a long time. No wonder the battle situation on the central line has fallen into such a stalemate. The Emperor of Western Wu would have never guessed that the Marquis would go after him this time.

."

Gu Liang knew that he had roughly guessed what he was thinking, and said approvingly: "So I have said before that I must personally lead the army in this battle, otherwise the commanders of the Western Army's battalions may not dare to risk cooperation. Tang Xiandi, the stability of the rear will be

I have to leave it to you. At the same time, there is another important matter that requires you to stay in Xingyang and arrange it for me."

Tang Youzhi said enthusiastically: "Please give me your instructions, Lord Marquis."

Gu Liang said leisurely: "Pei Yue sent a message from flying pigeons. The West Camp and South Camp of the Beijing Army are already on their way. When they enter Lingzhou, please help me make some arrangements."

Tang Youzhi listened quietly, and after a long time he said respectfully: "Don't worry, Lord Marquis, I will definitely live up to my trust."

The two looked at each other and smiled.

…

On the second day after the Western Wu North Route Army attacked Changgong Army City, Guangping Hou Guliang personally led more than 10,000 Lingzhou Central Guard troops to leave Xingyang and rush north to aid the Changgong Camp.

Flags fluttering, hunting in the wind.

The people of Xingyang walked across the street to see each other off, full of respect and expectations.
Chapter completed!