Chapter 1034: Crossing the Huai River
A few days later, Xu Shiji's troops arrived on the north bank of the Huai River and set up camp.
The grain and supplies teams were transported from Luoyang. Although Pengcheng and Fuli were also quite a city, farming was abandoned in the past two years, and the rebels from all walks of life were robbed. The city's stock of grain and grass was limited, and it was difficult to maintain the people and could not provide much supply to the army.
Luoyang is different. There are four major granaries around. After Wang Shichong and Li Mi tossed here, they consumed more than half of them. However, there was still some inventory left, leaving a part of the disaster relief. The excess grain and grass began to be transported regularly to the south to replenish Xu Shiji's troops in the southern expedition.
Xu Shiji stood on the hills on the banks of the Huaishui River, looked at the terrain on the other side, and asked: "How are the warships ready? Is it enough to transport more than 100,000 people?"
Wang Jun was stunned and said, "Returning to the general, he has found river workers and water workers in nearby cities and towns, and collected large ships and nearly a thousand small boats. He can send 150,000 people across the river within three days."
Xu Shiji said: "First send some elite troops to occupy the favorable terrain, so as to prevent ambushing troops from attacking us while we are halfway through."
"Here!" Wang Jun was stunned and clasped his fists.
"We should also pay attention to the food and grass line in the rear. Jiangbei has just surrendered, and there are many thieves. We must be careful. Every time we escort food and grass, we send more people and horses to keep watch along the way so as not to be ambushed and intercept the food and grass!"
"clear!"
Cui Jun asked: "General, when will we cross the river and enter Huainan area? There is no war in two or three months. It is a little itchy. The world is about to be unified, and there will be fewer opportunities for war in the future. We generals have to go through literature. It will be boring to think about it. Finally, we generals apply to fight the vanguard and pass the Huai River first!"
When Cui Jun was in Youzhou, he was the commander of Luo Cheng. He then followed him to the border to fight. He was mobilized from the northwest when he fought against Jinyang. He fought south and north for more than ten years, and was already thirty-six or seven years old. Because he knew His Majesty early, he had become a highly qualified general in this army.
Xu Shiji, Wei Yijie and others will respect him a little.
"Since General Cui has such a passion, I volunteered to fight and serve as the vanguard, I am sure." Xu Shiji smiled slightly, and then reminded: "The situation ahead is unclear. After crossing the river, we will take every step to prevent the prevention work. In just three days, the army can cross the river and directly attack Huaming City in Zhongli County."
Cui Jun bowed and said, "Thank you General Xu to fulfill it."
As the military gongshi, Fang Yanzao smiled and said, "General Xu planned to use Zhongli County as a springboard to avoid the head-on battle between Du Fuwei's army directly entering Jiangdu County. This move is great!"
Xu Shiji also chuckled: "Du Fuwei will definitely arrange ambushing troops on the south bank of the Huai River. There are heavy troops in the fortress. If we rashly enter Jiangdu County, we are not sure that we can restrain Du Fuwei. After all, he is a hero who crisscrosses the Jianghuai Rebels. He has annexed all the Jianghuai rebels, and the horses and bandits on all the hills. The troops in Jiangnan are all following other horses. We should not underestimate the enemy and avoid their edge. First, we have gained a foothold in Zhongli County as our base, then enter Jiangdu County, and then confront Du Fuwei."
"It makes sense, but General Xu is far-reaching!" Wang Jun was stunned, Wei Yijie, and Cui Jun were all respectful. He admired this young general who was less than 30 years old.
People from Wagang Village here are proud because Xu Shiji was a general of the Wagang Army before, but now he is beginning to make his mark in the Dahua military.
The fact that being appreciated and activated by Your Majesty today also shows that Your Majesty has the wisdom to be able to use it well.
As night falls, the river surging, the Huai River flows from west to east, rolling, the waves are turbulent, and it is very turbulent.
Because it is summer, the water volume is very large and the river surface is wider than in spring and autumn.
After two days of rest, a large number of ships had gathered on the river, including large ships, small fishing boats, and even rafts.
"Cross the water!"
As a pioneer general, Cui Jun has received an order to take office and will take the lead in taking the lead with 20,000 troops to board the other side of 6, and then advance ten miles forward to guard and guard.
Guwuwuwuwuwu-
The long horns resounded across the Huai River, overwhelming the neighing sound of war horses and the sound of river flowing.
A group of elite soldiers, after boarding the ship, left the north shore and sailed towards the diagonal opposite 100 meters wide.
Although the river water also has a narrow area, it is not conducive to the entry of the army. You must find shallow river beaches, suitable for ships to approach, large troops to register, horses, vehicles, and military supplies. In this way, the river surface is often relatively wide, and you even need to navigate a distance in the river.
Crazy!
The ships cut through the water surface, approaching the river beach, with majestic soldiers and powerful troops, and full of murderous aura.
After crossing the river and landing in Zhongli County, he did not encounter any ambush. Cui Jun led his troops forward ten miles away, and no Du Fuwei's troops were found.
In this way, more than 100,000 troops and supplies were divided into three days and transported to the south bank in batches.
Temporary garrison camp.
The army set up camp and rectified military affairs.
Wang Junshi stood beside Xu Shiji and said, "There was no movement and he successfully passed the Huai River. In my opinion, Du Fuwei is just like this. He underestimated the enemy very much and did not seem to take us seriously. Is he not in a hurry at all? The army is approaching, and the Huai River is also a natural danger!"
"The more you do this, the more you should be cautious!" Xu Shiji frowned. For some reason, the more calm he was, the more uneasy he felt, because something abnormal would happen.
At this time, the problem of his lack of experience in marching and leading troops was reflected. Xu Shiji led 150,000 troops alone for the first time. He was still young and had insufficient experience in being alone. When facing an abnormal situation, he couldn't help but feel a little unsure. This was a manifestation of lack of confidence.
Chapter completed!