Chapter 1193 1194 [Thousands of Miles of Happy Wind] (8)

Author: Shangtang Doumiao

Chapter 1193 1194 [Thousands of Miles of Happy Wind] (8)

Southwest of Hucheng, West Wuzhong Route Army Camp.

Now the South Route Army is moving forward steadily under the command of Zhang Qingbai. Although the resistance of Liang Guoding's Western Army is extremely tenacious, under the premise that the military strength is at an absolute disadvantage, Dingxi's commander Qi Xin is also a clever woman who cannot make a meal without straw. Zhang Qingbai's temperament is stable and relaxed.

It is not easy for such a character to create surprising and unexpected victories, but it is very suitable for this kind of tough battle with real swords and guns.

Zhang Qingbai sent someone to report urgently yesterday that the South Route Army had captured the last Yongyi Village outside the Dingxi Camp. The Dingxi Army was forced to huddle in the Dingxi Military City. The two sides were about to start a final bitter battle. From the outside, as long as Liang Guo

Unable to mobilize enough reinforcements, it is only a matter of time before the Southern Route Army captures Dingxi Military City and then opens up the southwest main road.

The Northern Route Army has also surrounded the Longgong Army City, and 20,000 cavalry are ambushing the Liang Kingdom, ready to encircle and annihilate the only reinforcements in Gu Liang's hands.

The Central Route Army did not make much progress. This was because Liang's defense system on the central line was very complete, especially the 60,000 troops stationed in Hucheng, which could always pose a threat to the Wu Army's rear route, so that the entire Central Route Army could not penetrate deeply.

Now the main force of the Central Route Army is besieging Hucheng, and at the same time it is dividing its troops to attack Lulong and other military strongholds, or it may be said that it is waiting for the soldiers of Liang Guo's Jinshui Camp to dispatch reinforcements.

Generally speaking, the north and south fronts advanced in parallel, and the middle line formed a stalemate. Wu Jun generally took the initiative and had the upper hand.

However, an urgent report from the North Route Army coach Xie Lin broke this pattern.

Inside the Holy Driver's Camp, Emperor Xuanwu closed his eyes slightly and listened to the eunuch's recitation, his face becoming increasingly gloomy.

All the civil and military officials below were as silent as a cicada.

Twenty thousand cavalry ambushed Liang Guo's reinforcements. The opponent was an equal number of infantry, and nearly half of them were recruits. In the eyes of any civil servant and Wu Xun in the hall, this was an easy feat. If they could be captured alive or killed

Gu Liang, the commander-in-chief of the Liang Army, could determine the outcome of this battle. However, in the end, it turned out that the opponent only lost thousands of men, and his own side of 20,000 cavalry only managed to escape with less than 4,000 cavalry.

Compared with Xiao Qianshan's rough description, Xie Lin's report is more detailed. He questioned almost all the surviving generals and some soldiers, and gained a complete understanding of the ambush that took place in Dongqing Mansion, Lingzhou, Liang State.

, especially the weird pyrotechnic weapons used by Liang Jun in this battle, there is nothing missing.

The end of the report was Xie Lin's confession. Even though Xiao Qianshan and Zuo Xiao were largely responsible for the defeat of the battle, he still blamed himself for all the problems.

After the inner supervisor read the report, the hall fell silent, and there was no sound for a long time.

Emperor Xuanwu slowly opened his eyes, looked at the prince who was the leader of Wu Xun's class, and said indifferently: "Why didn't the Tongyuan find any information about that kind of firearm?"

The ruler of the capital, Ning Wang Gao Cheng, said shamefully: "Your Majesty, this matter is indeed the result of my incompetence! Last year, Emperor Kaiping of the Liang Kingdom died in an explosion. However, because the Liang Kingdom's court strictly controlled the leakage of information, the ministers and others have been unable to find out.

Explain the details. At that time, I thought that Wang Pingzhang and others used fireworks to cause the palace to collapse, and then assassinated the king. Unexpectedly, Liang Guo had mastered such powerful fireworks and used them on the battlefield. I am guilty and willing to accept the punishment.

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Emperor Xuanwu looked complicated, and said after a moment: "I have entrusted the Dutongyuan to your hands. I hope you can understand the importance of this responsibility and never make similar mistakes again."

Gao Cheng said with shame: "I accept the decree and thank you for your grace!"

After listening to the report from the inner prison, Emperor Xuanwu was so angry that he wished he could kill Gao Chengduojue immediately, but he quickly calmed down. Not to mention that for the Liang Kingdom, the new firearms were definitely the best.

It is a top secret. It is basically impossible for the spies sent by the Imperial Academy to Kyoto of the Liang Kingdom to get close to this kind of secret. Just severing one's limbs during the war will affect the morale of the army.

Otherwise, he didn't care about Prince Ning's life or death at all.

The most important thing at this time was to stabilize the position, so after he calmed down, he looked around at everyone and said: "Although Xie Lin made the mistake of underestimating the enemy in this battle, he was right about one thing. Liang Guo's powerful new firearms

The number will definitely not be too large, and it may affect the outcome of a local war, but it cannot determine the overall trend."

When they first learned about the results of the battle on the northern front, it was difficult for the civil servants Wu Xun in the hall not to feel panic.

The kind of firearms that will explode as soon as they are touched, and the firearms that can be thrown out at any time to cause an explosion. When used on the frontal battlefield, they are almost invincible. Flesh and blood are completely unstoppable. The North Route Army has 20,000 cavalry.

The destruction of the country is clear evidence. By extension, the difficulty of winning this national war is infinitely higher, and it is very likely to even lead to a big defeat.

The whole country marched eastwards, but in the end the troops were defeated and fled back in embarrassment. This was no longer a matter of victory or defeat in the war itself, but the danger of national subjugation and annihilation!

Now after listening to His Majesty the Emperor's calm analysis, everyone looked at each other and couldn't help but gradually calm down.

Emperor Xuanwu continued: "If Liang Jun really had a sufficient number of firearms to determine the outcome of this national war, Gu Liang would definitely not use them in that ambush battle, but use them against me at the critical moment to defeat our cavalry.

Although it is important, with the vision of a soldier in Gu Liang for half his life, it is impossible to ignore my existence."

Zhou Dewei, the general of Zhenbei, nodded and said: "Your Majesty is wise. It can be seen from this that Liang Jun only has a small number of firearms. Although this battle was unexpected, it is limited to this. Now that our army has responded and prepared, there is no need to worry too much."

Liu Zhiyuan, the general of Zhenxi, stayed in Anyang to assist the Prince of Supervising the Kingdom in the rear. Therefore, Zhou Dewei was the Wu Xun who spoke with the most weight in the hall. He and Emperor Xuanwu sang and harmonized, and the atmosphere in the hall soon returned to normal.

Emperor Xuanwu glanced at Zhou Dewei approvingly, and then said: "My lords, the losses on the northern front battlefield make me very sad, but the most important thing right now is to judge Liang Jun's next move. Xie Lin immediately learned the results of the battle.

I think he did nothing wrong by leading the troops to retreat to the west of the Beitiao River, because Gu Liang is very likely to lead the troops westward and use the northern front battlefield to revitalize the entire war situation."

Zhou Dewei pondered for a moment and said sternly: "Your Majesty, in my opinion, the 20,000 reinforcements led by Gu Liang, plus the troops of the Longgong Battalion, totaling about 50,000, want to defeat us on the plains west of the Beitiao River.

It cannot be said that the North-facing Route Army is completely impossible, but the probability of victory is extremely low. Unless he has troops hidden in secret, he can achieve such a strategic plan."

The Minister of War suddenly felt a flash of inspiration in his mind and said cautiously: "Your Majesty, I remember that Liang Jun has 5,000 defenders in Guyuan Village. Could it be that Gu Liang wants to use this army to cut off the retreat of my army heading north?"

Emperor Xuanwu raised his eyebrows slightly when he heard this, and looked at Zhou Dewei. The latter shook his head and said: "Five thousand troops are not enough, Gu Liang will not be so arrogant. Now that Liang Guo's capital camp is still on the way, Gu Liang does not have many troops at his disposal.

Not to mention that there are many new soldiers in the Longbow Army and Lingzhou Xiang Army.

Soldiers. These people can be used for defense, but if they are fighting in the wild, they are no match for the experienced soldiers of our army. Gu Liang has extremely profound military attainments, and he will not take such a risk unless an elite team falls from the sky.

The majestic army assisted him in completing the encirclement of our northern route army, such as——"

He frowned suddenly and his voice became much louder: "Tiger City!"

There was a solemn silence in the hall.
Chapter completed!