Chapter 1218 1219 [Hang the clouds and sail directly to the sea] (1)

Author: Shangtang Doumiao

Chapter 1218 1219 [Hang the clouds and sail directly to the sea] (1)

While the navies of the two countries were fighting fiercely on the Tiancang River, hundreds of miles south, the situation was completely opposite.

The Chengbei Camp of the Southern Zhou Dynasty, as an army personally trained by Xie Xiao, the Duke of Zhenguo, has been responsible for guarding against the Northern Liang army for more than ten years. After the battle two years ago, it faced the frequent harassment of the Liang army on the south bank.

After paying a considerable price, the Chengbei Camp remained firmly in place and provided some valuable support to the Zhou Dynasty ministers at the negotiation table.

However, this time, they had to continue to retreat.

Cai Qian led 50,000 elite troops in front, and Zhuang Xia led 40,000 fortified troops behind. After defeating Chengbei Camp, they continued southward and finally arrived in front of Xuyang Pass in the Southern Zhou Dynasty.

This is the first level of the three lines of defense in the Northern and Southern Zhou Dynasties.

The siege began immediately.

More than fifty miles away to the west, a large army marched forward with no banners and drums. The leader of the formation was an old man with white hair and beard. He was Xian Chunqiu, the Marquis of Jubei in the Southern Zhou Dynasty and the Prime Minister and Minister of Military Affairs.

More than forty miles to the east, another large army accelerated its march. The leader of the formation was Xie Xiao, the Duke of Zhenguo. The vanguard of the former army was the Pingjiang camp that had been defeated by the Tibetan front guards and then reorganized.

The main commander will be Fang Yunjiang, the third son of Fang Xiexiao.

Behind Xu Yangguan, densely packed troops filled the mountains and fields, with a nine-pin dragon flag in the formation.

Emperor Qingyuan of the Great Zhou Dynasty had slightly white temples and closed his eyes slightly, listening to the sound of the wind howling from the far north.

I don't know how long it took, but the sound of killing was heard from the pass in the distance.

Prince Chen Xu said respectfully: "Father, Liang Jun has sent troops to knock on the pass."

Emperor Qingyuan opened his eyes, the light flashed away, and he said in a deep voice: "Wait a little longer."

Chen Xu lowered his head and said: "Yes."

An hour later, Emperor Qingyuan exhaled a breath and said word by word: "Beat the drum, advance the troops!"

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March 22nd, in Puqi City.

The atmosphere in the Commander's Palace Festival Hall was extremely solemn. This was because the Dingzhou Navy suffered heavy losses. Although the officers and soldiers of the Navy fought bravely and fearlessly, causing heavy casualties to the Southern Zhou Navy, they could not change the final outcome.

Perhaps it was because of the great victory two years ago that the border army generals forgot the differences between the two countries.

Before Pei Yue was born, the wars between Liang and Zhou on land were mutually exclusive. The Zhou army once invaded Qinzhou, and the Liang army once marched to the south bank to attack the heart of Zhou. Generally speaking,

Because Wang Pingzhang and Gu Liang took charge of the army one after another, Daliang was better in the land war, but the naval battle situation was completely different.

The reason why the Southern Zhou Dynasty has been able to stop Liang Jun by relying on the great rivers and natural chasms is that they have the strongest navy in the world, and they have a deep foundation in shipbuilding and training of sailors. Two years ago, the Wufeng Navy was killed by the Dingzhou Navy.

After a loss, they quickly replenished their warships to regain their strength, and were able to rebuild a powerful navy on the southeast coast.

The Southeast Navy had indeed exhausted the resources of the Southern Zhou Dynasty, and the result was a heavy damage to the Daliang Dingzhou Navy, and then complete control of the Tiancang River.

In other words, the two cities of Jiangling and Hanyang on the south bank became isolated cities and could not receive support from the army on the north bank.

What's even more terrible is that at the moment, the army on the south bank is attacking the heart of the Southern Zhou Dynasty. After they receive this news, it will inevitably affect the morale of the army.

Zhang Qixian, the head coach of the Qinian Camp, changed his usual composure and paced back and forth in the festival hall.

Xiao Jin was sitting in the main seat, with a gloomy face and slightly unfocused eyes.

"Report!"

A scout leader strode into the festival hall, his chest rising and falling violently.

Xiao Jin stood up suddenly and shot his eyes like arrows at this person.

The scout felt that all the generals in the hall were staring at him, and he said hastily: "Report to the right military plane, news finally came from the south bank. After our navy was defeated, the Jiangling garrison immediately sent people to notify the Marquis of Baoding and General Zhuang.

However, at that time they were already surrounded by the Nansan Army and finally returned in defeat!"

There was no trace of blood on Xiao Jin's face, and she held the armrest with her right hand.

The scout trembled: "Fortunately, the Marquis of Baoding took precautions in advance, so our army was able to retreat north, then fight and retreat, and finally returned to Jiangling City. However, after two consecutive days of fighting, our soldiers suffered heavy casualties, and General Zhuang, the commander of the solid base army, suffered heavy casualties.

Seriously injured, still in coma!"

There was dead silence in the hall.

Xiao Jin's body swayed and then fell backward.

"Military Master!" There were panicked calls from all around.

Guo Xing stepped forward to support Xiao Jin. He saw blood spilling from the corner of the right military fighter's mouth. He held his hand and said, "Quickly revise the book and inform Kyoto!"

Guo Xing's heart was mixed with sorrow and sorrow. He and Zhuang Xia were close friends of life and death. How could he remain indifferent after hearing the news? At the same time, he was worried that the southern defense line was leaking and the defeat at Xuyangguan was very likely to lead to a complete defeat.

But he is a veteran on the battlefield after all, and he knew that he must not panic at this time. After agreeing to Xiao Jin, he said sternly to everyone: "Everyone, please remember that today's incident must not be spread to anyone!"

Everyone naturally understood the importance of the stakes and nodded in agreement.

Xiao Jin was just furious, but now he had woken up. He glanced at Guo Xing gratefully, and then said: "I bear the unshirkable responsibility for these two major defeats. You don't need to worry, I will shoulder the responsibility."

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He suppressed the grief in his heart and immediately began to rearrange the defense lines along the river to prevent the Southern Zhou Dynasty from taking advantage of the situation to expand the victory.

But everyone in the hall knew that it was impossible for this right military fighter to continue to serve as the head coach of the Southern Army.

More importantly, how can the South Army's critical situation be reversed?

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Daliang, Kyoto.

In the Jianzhang Hall of the Imperial City, the atmosphere was a little heavy.

Now that the war in the west has not yet been decided, the Southern Zhou Dynasty took advantage of the situation and frequently attacked Sizhou, Yaozhou and other places by taking advantage of the navy. Moreover, according to the latest military intelligence report of the Southern Army, the Marquis of Xiangcheng seemed to be desperate.

Intend.

When Liu Xian received this report, he even doubted his own eyes. In his impression, Xiao Jin was prudent and prudent, so he was entrusted with the important task by Emperor Kaiping. He guarded Hucheng for ten years without any mistakes.

According to his and Pei Yue's analysis, the Southern Zhou Dynasty should not send out its entire army. They do not have the strength to attack cities and territories. There are only two reasons for their frequent attacks. One is to move according to the time. If Xiwu can win, they will

Then they can go north to get a piece of the pie. Even if Western Wu returns without success and is defeated, the monarchs and ministers of Southern Zhou Dynasty can also seek benefits through this kind of pressure, such as taking back the two fortified cities on the south bank.

"Is the right military plane a little too eager?" Liu Xian asked with a frown.

The important ministers in the palace were silent. Luo Ting, the leader on the left, looked at Pei Yue, who was standing at the head of the martial arts, and couldn't help but sigh in his heart.

He can probably guess the reason for Xiao Jin's change of style. He wants to secure his position as the right military aircraft, and to replace Gu Liang and compete with Pei Yue in the army in the future. Xiao Jin's past achievements are obviously not enough, unless he can do it this time

Leading the army to a complete victory in the southern border is enough to establish one's position in the army.

Seeing that no one around him spoke, Luo Ting responded: "Your Majesty, the right military plane is at the border and has a clearer understanding of the war situation. Since he has determined that the Southern Dynasty is trying to spread suspicion, it is a better choice to take the initiative.

Then the DPRK and China should support his decision."

Liu Xian nodded and said: "I understand, and he has already issued a command. I'm afraid that the army on the south bank has already begun to attack the city, and I can't stop it. But -"

He turned to look at Pei Yue, who looked solemn, and continued: "Pei Qing, if the army on the south bank does not progress smoothly, will it affect the defense line along the north bank?"

Pei Yue raised his head, nodded and said, "Yes, Your Majesty."

At this moment, an internal eunuch walked into the Jianzhang Hall with small steps and saluted: "Your Majesty, the military situation in the south is urgent."

Liu Xian nodded slightly, and Hou Yu, the young eunuch of the Ministry of Internal Affairs, stepped forward and took the memorial from the eunuch, and then handed it to His Majesty the Emperor respectfully.

The ministers looked at Liu Xian with different expressions.

"Bang!"

The young emperor hurriedly finished scanning, and suddenly slapped the memorial on the imperial case, with an evil look in his eyes.

Pei Yue's heart tightened and he asked first: "Your Majesty?"

Liu Xian said word by word: "The Dingzhou Navy was defeated by the Southern Zhou Navy, and the 100,000 troops on the south bank were defeated in front of Xu Yangguan Formation. What a right military aircraft, what a Xiangcheng Marquis!"

The ministers were speechless, and the whole palace was dead silent.
Chapter completed!