"There's a lot of troops..."

Xu Ding sighed.

There were more than 30,000 enemy troops in Nanchang, and 50,000 from Jingzhou. Combined, there are more troops than Xu Ding's hands.

"Bong-hyo."

"The minister is here."

Xu Dingdao: "You have been fighting with the enemy army for several months, and you should know their strength well. Tell me, what is the combat effectiveness of this group of enemy troops? Their weapons and equipment, compared to the troops in the Battle of Xuzhou, which is stronger and weaker? ”

Guo Jia replied: "Of course, it is not as good as the enemy army in the Battle of Xuzhou. ”

"The 100,000 troops attacking Xuzhou not only had field brigades, but also nearly 50,000 mechanized corps. And the enemy troops coming from Jingzhou were nothing more than ordinary troops. ”

"That's good."

Xu Ding breathed a sigh of relief.

He was worried that the enemy army was outnumbered and had strong combat effectiveness, and the troops he brought with him would not be able to stop him. At that time, this group of nearly 100,000 enemy troops will be very troublesome if they return to Jingzhou to defend it.

The best way is to destroy all enemy forces with all your might.

In this way, Jingzhou can be pacified in Nanchang.

.........

After destroying the strength of the enemy's three brigades, he went to Nanchang with Guo Jia.

Of the remaining units, one division was stationed in place and one brigade was on alert to the southwest and northeast.

Tens of thousands of troops followed Xu Ding and Guo Jia and went to Nanchang to garrison outside the city.

Tens of thousands of troops were put there, set up camp, and immediately gave confidence to the soldiers guarding Nanchang.

Moreover, when the enemy got the news, he was also terrified.

They knew that Xu Ding was coming.

Who is Xu Ding?

That was the emperor of the Huaxia Kingdom.

Xu Ding is coming, and the main force will definitely follow.

If they want to take Nanchang again, it will be really difficult to reach the sky.

Nanchang Mansion.

Xu Ding made a huge sand table, including Yangzhou, Jingzhou, Jiangdong and other places.

After dark.

The congregation will come together.

Xu Ding said: "After fighting with the Western Shang Empire for nearly two years, it's time to put an end to it." In the Battle of Nanchang, as long as we arrange it properly, it is possible to completely annihilate the enemy army. After that, we can take a good break for a few years. ”

"Fengxiao, tell me, how did you completely annihilate the enemy army from Jingzhou?"

Guo Jia said: "Back to Your Majesty, our troops are a little insufficient. Can we draw some more troops from the Central Plains? ”

"It's not that you don't know, where do we have more troops now?"

The troops of the Chinese Empire have almost all been integrated into the first and second armies, where are there more troops.

"Your Majesty, why did you forget that there are still tens of thousands of soldiers in Fancheng and Xinye. From there, troops can be drawn and come to war. If you let Ganning's navy control the Neijiang River, you will transport all the troops of Fancheng to Jiangxia. Then we will have a few more divisions to help, and great things can be accomplished. ”

Xu Dingdu almost couldn't remember how many troops there were in the area of Fancheng.

He asked, "How many troops can be drawn?" ”

"Except for the garrison, about two divisions." Guo Jia replied.

"It's only two divisions..."

"Your Majesty can't underestimate these two divisions, if they are used properly, they may be the key to destroying the enemy. Moreover, if we occupy Jiangxia, the enemy will not be able to flee by water. Either engage us at war or retreat to Jingzhou. Guo Jia analyzed.

"Let me think about it."

This was already the last battle with the Western Shang Empire, and Xu Ding didn't want any accidents.

After careful consideration, he responded: "Okay, transfer Fancheng's troops to two divisions..." ”

"Your Majesty..." At this time, Jia Xu said: "The minister thinks it's inappropriate. ”

"What's wrong?"

Guo Jia also looked at Jia Xu.

Jia Xu said: "Your Majesty, please think, what is the current situation in Jingzhou?" ”

"The enemy has transferred all the troops to Nanchang, and Jingzhou is empty. We didn't take advantage of this opportunity to seize Jingzhou, but we sent troops to Jiangxia, didn't we miss the opportunity? ”

The minister suggested that the troops around Fancheng be mobilized to fight in Jingxiang and recover Jingzhou as soon as possible. In this way, the enemy will lose its basis, and if we win the battle of Nanchang again, they will have no escape. ”

Guo Jia said: "Wenhe, don't forget Jiangxia. Jiangxia is a big gap, from there, the enemy army can transfer to Chaisang, and then return to Wanling and Jianye, which will add a lot of trouble to Lusu. Moreover, it can go around behind us and strike us on both sides. ”

"This has to be guarded against."

Both have a point.

Xu Ding couldn't get an idea for a while.

He found a compromise: "Otherwise, divide the troops." One division attacked Jingzhou, and one division was stationed in Jiangxia. Although the troops are smaller, they can take care of both sides. ”

"What do you think, gentlemen?"

"Uh..." The two looked at each other.

"The nine counties of Jingxiang are vast and have a large population, and it is difficult to occupy them all with only one division. Because the enemy has not completely abandoned it, there are still defenders in each city. And the troops going to Jiangxia not only have to plug the gap, but also have to advance to the south when necessary, forming a flanking attack with us, which is conducive to the total annihilation of the enemy army. Your Majesty arranges it like this, I'm afraid that both sides won't please it. Jia Xu said.

"We have insufficient troops, we want to completely annihilate the enemy army, they are not strong enough, and we must complete our mission. I know it's going to be hard for everyone, but this last battle, even if it's hard-headed, has to be fought. Xu Ding took a deep breath and said: "The two divisions transferred from Fancheng advanced towards Jingzhou and Jiangxia respectively, and they looked like they were not strong enough, but in fact they had already posed a huge threat to the enemy army, making them fall into an encirclement unknowingly. And the rear was attacked by us, and the enemy was attacked on all sides. I am confident that we will win this battle. ”

"Yes..."

In terms of decision-making, Xu Ding has always been very strong.

Don't look at Guo Jia and Jia Xu to ask for plans, they actually have a plan in their hearts.

And this plan, without a real reason to refute it, it is difficult to make Xu Ding change.

The two had no choice but to agree.

"Alright, just do as I said, and give the order." Xu Ding held the command pole in one hand, shook it on the sand table, and finally landed on a mountain: "This mountain range is the only way for the enemy to come from the direction of Jingzhou. According to the distance, they will be here in a day's time. We're going to set up an ambush. ”

"Your Majesty, don't forget, before we go to this mountain range, we still have to defeat tens of thousands of defenders outside Nanchang City." Guo Jiadao.

"Therefore, we will crush the enemy in one day. At least put this direction and open a gap. Divide the enemies outside the city. Xu Dingdao.

Jia Xu and Guo Jia both probably understood Xu Ding's strategy.

But...

It seems a bit difficult to do it in one day.

"General Tai Shi Ci."

"The end will be."

Tai Shi Ci stepped forward.

Xu Dingdao: "Take your third column, as the advance team, and launch an attack on the enemy army in the south." At that time, I will have all the artillery attacking you on both sides to prevent the enemy from coming to help. This way you can concentrate your forces and deal with the enemy forces to the south. I've calculated, the enemy you're going to face is less than a division, and if you meet it with twice as many troops, you should have a chance of winning. ”

Tai Shici's third column originally had three integrated divisions and 30,000 people.

However, after many major wars, the force has shrunk somewhat. Plus part of it, stationed in Hefei. Now there are only about five brigades that have arrived in Nanchang.

Even so, Tai Shi Ci is very confident.

He arched his hand and said, "Please rest assured, Your Majesty, the last general will definitely complete the task!" ”

"Hmm."

Xu Ding continued: "The rest of the departments, repair and standby. Once General Tai Shi Ci occupies that mountain range, our battle line will move forward. ”

"Only in that mountain range, using it as a battlefield, can we better destroy the enemy army. and confined the enemy's troops on the Nanchang side in the rear, unable to join their troops in Jingzhou. ”

.......

Xu Ding arranged several generals in a row.

Launch an offensive against the enemy forces outside the city.

All the generals answered.

They went to transfer troops.

this day.

The weather was sunny and cloudless.

Around Nanchang, it seems that the calm of the past has been restored.

But under this calm, there is a hint of murder.

Tai Shi Ciqin led five brigades and advanced to the south.

Soon engaged nearly 10,000 enemy troops.

This is a tough battle, and it takes the troops who go to war, with all their might.

It is necessary to cooperate with each other to have the possibility of winning.

Da Da...

On the long official road, a cavalry ran past.

This cavalry ran from the north to the south.

Tai Shi Ci immediately ordered the cavalry to be annihilated.

"Hit!"

Bang bang bang...

Rifle team, shooting from long distances.

Immediately blocked the enemy's path.

A burst of fire...

All the cavalry were killed on the spot.

Tai Shi Ci took the personal guard troops to the battlefield to check, and found a letter from the arms of a general. This is the enemy army in Nanchang, asking Jingzhou for help.

"Humph!"

Tai Shici put away the letter and handed it to the guards on the side: "Send it to Nanchang and show it to Your Majesty." ”

"No."

The enemy's call for help shows that they know that they are invincible and lack the confidence to fight.

This is very good news for the Chinese National Army.

.........

Tai Shi Ci finished arranging.

This mountain range has become an excellent battlefield for ambushes and blockades.

Meantime.

The enemy forces to the east and north of Taishi Ci began to panic.

They sent a division of troops, divided into two lines, in an attempt to flank Tai Shici.

If it succeeds, all the efforts made by Tai Shici will be in vain. The enemy will also open the main road, so that the troops of the Western Shang Empire on the Jingzhou side will rush to meet.

At that time, the battle of Nanchang will be very difficult to fight.

But...

Xu Ding was prepared.

Before the enemy army could approach the mountain range where Tai Shici was located, there were four mountain artillery battalions, attacking and killing on both flanks.

Boom boom...

More than a dozen rounds of bombardment in a row.

The artillery fire passed through countless ridges and fell on the official road.

The enemy's reinforcements were immediately stunned.

Many died before they had time to react.

Even if you want to retreat, you can't retreat if you are rushed by the chaotic formation.

It was subjected to heavy artillery fire and suffered heavy casualties.

"Withdraw, withdraw..." The enemy is not ironclad, and once the situation is unfavorable, he will lose the confidence to fight. With the order of one commander, a large number of troops were defeated and withdrawn.

And this withdrawal is completely chaotic.

Tai Shi Ci also sent troops to flank the enemy, outnumbered the enemy, combined with Xu Ding's artillery, and repelled the enemy.

"Good!"

Xu Ding stood at the head of Nanchang City, saw this scene through the telescope, and relaxed a little.

"Wenhe."

"Yes." Jia Xu took a step forward and stood in front of Xu Ding.

Xu Dingdao: "I suddenly have a bold idea, I don't know if it's feasible? ”

"Your Majesty, please."

"From here to Tai Shici's third column, about fifteen miles. The middle section of the road, although empty, can still build a defensive line. We can draw the strength of a division, every 1,000 meters, to form a circular offensive, all the way to Tai Shici. In this way, the enemy was divided into two pieces. We will concentrate our forces again, either on the left or on the right, and break through each of them, so as to wipe out all the enemy forces in the Nanchang area. Xu Ding said.

"It's good, but... Running out of time, right? Jia Xu said.

"Why is it too late?"

"Your Majesty, don't forget, the enemy army coming from the direction of Jingzhou is almost there. If we want to divide the encirclement and break it down individually, it will take at least three to five days. If something goes wrong, the consequences are unimaginable. There is a high probability that we will be counter-surrounded by the enemy. At that time, Tai Shici's third column will be in danger. Jia Xu analyzed.

"Then it depends on Tai Shici, whether he can stop it. If he can hold off the enemy army from Jingzhou, and we win again, it will be a victory on both the north and south fronts. The enemy will be defeated. Xu Dingdao.

"If you can't..."

"If we can't, we will fall into passivity, and Tai Shici's troops will most likely be wiped out. Your Majesty, this is a risky move. Jia Xu doesn't recommend it.

Because of the battle situation in Nanchang, they have a great advantage.

It didn't take long for Fancheng's troops to come over, block Jiangxia, and then escort them from Jingzhou to copy the enemy's rear road. After all, victory belongs to Huaxia, and there is really no need to take risks.

"Since ancient times, the use of soldiers is the use of risk, and there is no victory without danger."

"If we don't use this risk, when will we win?" Xu Dingfei is not a reckless person, what he thinks about in his heart is not only the war situation in Nanchang and Jingzhou, but also Jiangdong Jianye and Wu County.

I don't know how long Lu Su can hold out.

If it can't hold on, the Western Shang Empire will send troops again, and the previous achievements will be wasted.

Therefore, the war here must be resolved quickly.

.........

Jia Xu smiled suddenly: "Maybe Your Majesty's decision is correct, just do what Your Majesty wants." ”

Jia Xu was speechless again.

He still has to ask him about the things that have already been decided.

He disagreed, but did not accept it.

"Tell the order."

"Yes."

Jia Xu passed the order.

Night.

The moon and stars are scarce, and the coolness is infinite.

Xu Chu, deputy commander of the 33rd Brigade, took 3,000 soldiers from his headquarters out of the city to build fortifications along the official road.

Xu Chu has been in the new army for all these years and has learned some skills.

In particular, I followed the generals of the Military Academy and learned about the combat methods of the new army.

This time, he was ordered to build fortifications, and he put to good use all the skills he had learned.

First send two regiments of troops, every 1,000 meters, to place a company, all the way to Tai Shici's position. There are dozens of positions. Among them, the central region is the most vulnerable to ambush, where the terrain is flat, which is not conducive to ambush operations, Xu Chu sent two battalions of troops, rushed to the defense in advance, ready to meet the approaching enemy army.

The remaining battalion, along with the guard company, went out with him.

Such an arrangement can be described as witty.

The reason for this is that at both ends of this front, there is Xu Ding's army at one end and Tai Shici at the other end, and the enemy army does not dare to attack. Xu Chu's heavy troops were stationed in the central part of the country, which was equivalent to making up for the weakness of the battle line.