Chapter 1289: Thousands of Miles to Battle Zhenbeiguan (II)

The Jin army not only had a grain depot in Hetao, but also an armory, but the number was far less than that of the grain depot.

There is an emergency ordnance vault here in Zhenbei Pass, which stores equipment that can arm 10,000 people.

However, Jiang Song and Gao Pet ventured here, not to get equipment, but for the siege equipment in the armory.

25,000 Han cavalry made a big circle, and ventured around to the south of Zhenbei Pass, which was naturally a surprise attack on Zhenbei Pass, but the location of Zhenbei Pass was steep, easy to defend and difficult to attack, and it was impossible to attack without siege equipment.

And when he looked at the dozens of detachable catapults and wells, which were constantly being moved out of the underground warehouse by the soldiers, Jiang Song couldn't help but breathe a sigh of relief in his heart, and said secretly: Fortunately, this armory was not discovered by Yuanmeng, otherwise it would be really bad.

"Brother Jiang, there are twenty catapults, fifteen wells, and two hundred ladders in this armory, which is enough for our army." Gao Pet said with a happy face.

Jiang Song pondered for a while after hearing this, and said: "Move out all the armor, let the soldiers without armor change it, and bring a little more arrows, and then use it in the attack on Zhenbei Pass." ”

"Okay."

Jiang Song did not move all the supplies, he only took away the materials he wanted to use, and a day later Murong Chui would receive the news of the attack on Zhenbei Pass, and in two days the reinforcements from Japan and Mongolia would arrive, so Jiang Song had to capture Zhenbei Pass within three days.

As the time for the plan to start was getting closer and closer, Jiang Song's heart became more and more anxious, so after a short rest for a long time, Jiang Song took 25,000 cavalry, didn't even dare to light torches, and took advantage of the night to quietly rush to Zhenbei Pass.

Zhenbei Guanbei, twenty miles away.

"Strategist, we have arrived outside the Zhenbei Pass." Huang Zhong said to Zhuge Liang with a happy face.

It is a thousand miles away from Longcheng to Zhenbei Pass, and Zhuge Liang has made an additional 500-mile detour in order not to be discovered, which is a full 1,500-mile journey.

During the Battle of Huayang, Bai Qi led the Qin army to march 800 li in 8 days, an average of 100 li per day.

In the second year of Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty, Huo Qubing rode out of Longxi, and Huo Qubing fought more than 1,000 miles in six days, and the average daily trip should be more than 160 miles.

During the Battle of Shunchang, Wanyan Zongbi led the Jin army to gallop more than 1,200 miles in less than 7 days, an average of 170-180 miles per day. At that time, the Jin army left siege equipment and artillery tools, and advanced lightly

Zhuge Liang's 30,000 Han horsemen, due to the seizure of a large number of horses in Yuanmeng, are all one person and three horses.

But even if the army is continuous and continuous, it can only travel 300 miles a day, and then it must rest for half a day, otherwise even if the war horse can stand people, it will not be able to stand it.

After seven consecutive days of rapid marching, Zhuge Liang's 30,000 cavalry rested while walking, and finally completed the journey of 1,500, an average of 210-220 miles per day.

After seven days of rapid marching of 1,500 miles, even Zhuge Liang was tired, his spirit was extremely poor, and he asked weakly: "When is it?" ”

"Strategist, we're still a day ahead of plan." Huang Zhong replied.

Zhuge Liang, who felt that his body was about to fall apart, suddenly showed a relieved smile when he heard this.

It's been a hard time, but the hard work has not been in vain, and it's been a day faster than planned.

"Set up camp on the spot, take a break, pay attention to concealment, don't light a fire, and don't let the enemy in the pass find us."

"No."

If they can't make a fire to cook, the soldiers can only eat their own dry food, which is cold, dry and hard, and it is definitely not delicious, but there is nothing else to eat except this.

Yuwen Chengdu walked over and asked worriedly: "Military advisor, we don't have catapults, wells, only ladders, and there are not many arrows. ”

"Don't worry."

Zhuge Liang showed a mysterious smile and said with a smile: "This time we are not the only one who raids Zhenbei Pass, after the appointed time arrives, there will be a large army attacking Zhenbei Pass from the south, we only need to assist the South Route Army, and attack Zhenbei Pass from the north to contain the forces in the pass." ”

The generals couldn't help but light up when they heard this, and Luo Cheng said excitedly: "Under our two-sided attack, the possibility of capturing Zhenbei Pass is still very great." ”

After taking Zhenbei Pass, Yuanmeng's grain route was cut off, and Temujin had only two ways to go, one was to return to the grassland in Liangzhou; Second, continue to fight to the death with our army; But Yuanmeng's grain and grass are insufficient, no matter which one it is, our army's chances of victory are greater. Yuwen Chengdu said with a smile.

Huang Zhong looked at Zhuge Liang with resentment and said, "Strategist, it's so hard for you to hide from us." ”

Zhuge Liang laughed: "This is the top secret of our army, the fewer people who know, the safer our actions will be." ”

The best time for sneak attack warfare is not in the middle of the night, but in the early hours of the morning, when the sky is bright, because that is when people's will is the most relaxed.

In the early morning of the next day, Jiang Song and Gao Chong led the army to arrive at Zhenbei Pass, although they were cautious enough, but they were still discovered by the Yuanmeng secret sentry who was keeping vigil, and for a time the horn of the 'enemy attack' sounded throughout the Zhenbei Pass.

"Taking advantage of the fact that Yuanmeng has not yet adjusted, the whole army immediately launched an offensive formation. High pet, you personally lead the siege of the city. Jiang Song ordered with a serious face.

"No."

Jiang Song did not directly attack regardless of it, but let the whole army launch a siege mode.

Of the 25,000 cavalry, 15,000 dismounted and attacked the city in the form of infantry.

Catapults and wells were also quickly rolled out, with catapults in front and crossbows in the back......

Everything is organized, clear and unhurried.

Murong Nong, the guard of the north of the town, immediately struck a spirit after hearing the sound of the horn, and ran out barefoot.

"Don't panic, don't panic, even if the Han army attacks, it won't be able to enter Zhenbei Pass for a while, and the whole army will listen to my orders to repel the Han army."

Murong Nong shouted to appease the soldiers, and under his appeasement, Zhenbei Pass, which was slightly chaotic due to the sudden arrival of the Han army, also quickly stabilized.

Murong Nong is the third son of Murong Chui, and has successively served as the Hussar General, Shizhong, Youzhou Mu, Sili Captain, Bingzhou Mu, Shangshu Zuo Servant, Shang Shuling, Da Sima, Sikong, Lu Shang Shushi, Governor of Chinese and Foreign Military Departments, etc.

Murong Nong is a famous general of Later Yan during the Sixteen Kingdoms period, and he has made many military exploits after raising troops with Murong Chui, and his commander attribute has 90 points.

If there was no external interference, Jiang Song, who only had 76 points, would never be able to break through the Zhenbei Pass guarded by Murong Nong, who was commanded by 90 points, even if he had the upper hand.

But on the surface, although Jiang Song was commanding the siege, Bai Qi had already arranged everything for the siege in advance, which was equivalent to Bai Qi fighting with Murong Nong in the air, so Murong Nong's situation was even more unoptimistic.