Chapter 398: Xiliang Journey (30)
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On this day, after the army had rested and arranged all the things in Yincheng, Luo Yi and Han Wu were ready to lead the army.
Yincheng as an important town, since it has been captured, of course it can't be garrisoned without soldiers, Luo Yi counted, Zhang Wancheng has three thousand county soldiers in his hands, these three days, Luo Yi took the initiative and selected five thousand volunteers, with a total strength of eight thousand, Luo Yi left Feng Si behind and gave him the five hundred people who had been selected from more than nine thousand people.
Leaving Feng Si in Yincheng, Luo Yi was also well thought out, Feng Si and Han Wu were fellow villagers, and they had no bad discipline before, so they were trustworthy, and five hundred soldiers who could train elite soldiers were handed over to Feng Si, not only to rest and train in Yincheng, but also to balance the situation in Yincheng, so that the families who had just surrendered could rest assured. The most important thing is to achieve a balance and supervise the trial of the volunteers, if it is really effective, Luo Yi decided to implement it in every county in the future, so that he no longer has to worry about the family clan unknowingly.
Feng Si was very grateful for this, he knew that Luo Yi was reusing him. Five hundred soldiers seem to be a bit few, but he doesn't dislike it at all, because he was just a small flag officer before, and there was not a single soldier in his hand, but now there are five hundred, which is already another realm, not to mention, these five hundred people are not ordinary five hundred people, two days ago, he had personally seen Luo Yi's training on the spot, almost every one of the five hundred people was six or seven feet tall, with a wide body and thick shoulders, extremely strong, even if it was a little thin, it also had a skill, such as knowing martial arts or something. Such five hundred people are not inferior to thousands of ordinary soldiers.
However, Luo Yi arranged Feng Si in Yincheng, but it made Han Wu slightly unhappy, Luo Yi is obviously robbing people, Feng Si is his subordinate, and now he is appointed by Luo Yi, will he be with him in the future? Or with Luo Yi?
Ren is 16,000 troops, under the leadership of Luo Yi and Han Wu, directly towards Pingxing City. This place is still a little far from Pingxing, more than 500 miles, but for the cavalry, it is nothing, only a day or two away. There is no need to worry about food, Luo Yi's small world is a ready-made granary, inexhaustible and inexhaustible.
After a day and a night of running, the army stopped to rest.
Han Wu sent people to various places in Longxi to investigate the news before, and now they have all rushed back one after another, and the news brought back made Luo Yi and Han Wu frown, since a few days ago, changes have taken place in all parts of Longxi. The rebels who were originally stationed around Pingxing hurried to Pingxing, especially the family forces in various places headed by the four major families, which were connected with Li Dejiang and others. What's even more puzzling is that even those bandits and horse thieves have all arrived near Pingxing. Although there are not many horse thieves, there are hundreds or even thousands, and together they are also a large force. In general, the strength of today's Pingxing County is no longer what it used to be, and the army stationed there is enough to compete with Han Wu and Luo Yi.
After setting up camp, he received news from all parties that Luo Yi and Han Wu were discussing in the big tent of the Chinese army. Along with them were the four lieutenants in the army.
Unfolding the map, everyone couldn't help frowning, two hundred miles ahead, is Pingxing, but now there are almost nearly 100,000 troops gathered here, and the reward for troops is so big, not to mention the siege, even if it is a field battle, I am afraid that it can only be a draw, although the cavalry is powerful, but at most it can defeat twice as many enemies as itself, at most three times, which is five or six times.
Moreover, according to intelligence, there are more forces converging towards Pingxing, if it is delayed any longer, I am afraid that the enemy troops around Pingxing will exceed 150,000!
Thinking about this number, even a person with concentration cannot calm down.
"The enemy's forces are increasing, and behind the high walls of Pingxing City, it is difficult to overcome, and this battle... I'm afraid it's not easy to fight. ā
Han Wu took a deep breath, and his confidence was a little lacking in his words.
All the captains shook their heads, and they didn't have any good ideas, so it was okay to let them charge into battle, and it was a bit reluctant to offer advice.
Luo Yi was also very worried, but when he looked up and saw everyone's sad faces, he couldn't help laughing and said, "This is a good thing, why are you so depressed?" All the thieves have come to Pingxing, then we will also go to various places to exterminate them, this battle will be won, we can pacify Longxi, and the battle will be settled. ā
"That being said, you have to be able to win."
Han Wuren was heavy speech, and after a while, he said: "For today's plan, there is only one feasible strategy. ā
Luo Yi was overjoyed, and hurriedly said: "General Han has something to say, you might as well say it bluntly." ā
Han Wu pointed to two of the small cities on the map and said: "With our current strength, it is difficult to win, even if it is a field battle, it is extremely risky, and it is very likely to fall into danger. Anyway, general, after you capture Longxi, you also have to recruit troops, so it is better to recruit soldiers first while you need troops now, which will save you trouble in the future. Only when you have soldiers in your hands can you fight, or everything is empty talk, and the disparity in strength is too great. ā
"General, why are you stationed in these two cities? These are just two small cities, I think it is better to retreat to Yincheng, Yincheng has a garrison, the city is high and the walls are thick, it is safer. ā
One of the lieutenants asked suspiciously.
Han Wu replied with a smile: "That's a good question, these two cities, don't underestimate them, for us, they are a godsend." As long as we are stationed here, I dare to say that Li Dejiang will never dare to offend me. ā
Luo Yi looked at the terrain carefully, and didn't see any natural danger at all, and he was also puzzled.
"What does the general mean?"
Han Wu said: "The sixteen,000 men in our hands are all cavalry, and they are not good at defending the city, but they are good at field combat and running; Although these two cities are simple, they are very close to each other, only more than 60 miles in the middle, and it is also an endless wilderness, which is most conducive to our cavalry to attack, if it is attacked by the enemy, the other city can quickly go to the rescue, it only takes an hour and a half, you can arrive at the city, and the enemy starts a fierce battle, the enemy is attacked on both sides, and the situation is compared. As long as Li Dejiang is not a fool, he will not come. ā
Luo Yi is also a smart person, and he saw the shortcomings at once, and asked: "But the enemy is numerous, if we divide our troops to attack at the same time, how will we be in danger?" ā
Han Wu smiled: "Don't worry, I will set up another ambush outside, if he arrives, we will take this opportunity to fight their arrogance." This is also a way to lure the snake out of the hole. ā
I have to say that Han Wu thought it through very thoroughly, Luo Yi didn't think much about it, as Han Wu said, he had to recruit soldiers anyway, and recruiting now and recruiting in the future are the same.
Luo Yi pondered for a while and said, "Okay, then let's divide the troops." Recruit 30,000 troops first, and then make plans. ā
At this moment, Luo Yi felt a little helpless in his heart, and couldn't help but think that when Zhou Gan handed over Longxi to him, he was still ready not to send troops, if he really didn't send troops, Luo Yi didn't dare to imagine, I was afraid that he wouldn't even be able to reach Longxi, let alone annihilate more than 100,000 horses led by Li Dejiang.