Chapter 180: Destruction

First use the method of layer by layer of resistance to exhaust the Red Turban Army. Then rely on the city defense of Gaoyou City to hold on, further depleting the physical strength and morale of the Red Turban Army. When the physical fitness and morale of the Red Turban Army were reduced to a certain level, Dong Junxiao, a famous general with both civil and military skills, suddenly led reinforcements to kill him, and he joined the officers and soldiers in the city

There is no doubt that Zuo Cheng Qi Zhedu of Henan Jiangbei Province is a master of using troops, especially in terms of battle layout, he is much more clever than his surrounding Meng and Han colleagues. Even more clever than the enemy's nominal commander Zhu Bayi, the latter couldn't help but be confused after learning that a large number of Mengyuan officers and soldiers had rushed into Baoying City along the canal: at this juncture, Qi Zhedu did not shrink all his forces into a fist, and defended according to Gaoyou. But he sent people to fight for Baoying, which has no strategic value, didn't he have been kicked in the head by a donkey?

"Grandma's, someone must have sent a message over there, saying that Guo Zixing and Sun Deya, two rabbit cubs, had fallen behind!" The reaction of Mao Gui, the former governor of Mengcheng and the former military governor of Xuzhou, was much faster than Zhu Bayi. frowned, and immediately scolded, "So the Tartars sent 30,000 forwards to try the heat of our brothers." His grandmother's, those two grandsons, you shouldn't have called them in the first place! ”

"Wouldn't it, 30,000 against 50,000, they still have no chance of winning?" Zhu Bayi thought about it and shook his head slightly.

The news of the five soldiers and horses joining forces must have been inquired about by Gaoyou a long time ago. This was what he expected. In fact, with the level of secrecy and secrecy awareness in this era, it is impossible for any team with more than two teams to act together without leaking the news, not to mention that Guo Zixing and Sun Deya, both of whom are from the green forest, have a large number of third-class and ninth-rate figures under their hands. Counting on these people to control their mouths, it is better to expect God to make a thunder and directly split the wall of Gaoyou City through a gap two feet wide.

Therefore, at the beginning of the plan to use troops in Gaoyou and Yangzhou, Zhu Eighty-one did not expect to be able to keep it secret. Deep down, he even hoped that the governments of the two places would make preparations as soon as possible and gather all the soldiers and horses scattered in the county and state cities below in one place. In this way, if the two sides do not fight, they will fight, and if they want to fight, every fight will be a decisive battle. If the battle is won, then the following prefectures and counties will not have to waste time, just send people to take over.

The reaction of the enemy army was completely unreasonable. And the table on his side is also a little unsatisfactory. From Huai'an, on the first day of leaving, Sun Deya's soldiers and horses couldn't keep up. The brothers under the old brother's command have no distinction between soldiers and auxiliaries. Everyone, except for the officials, had to carry their own weapons, armor, bedding and rations. Every time you walk three or five miles, you must stop and rest, otherwise some people will die of exhaustion because of their lack of physical support. Although it was a march in the territory of Huaidong Road, it dragged and dragged for a whole day, and it was barely thirty miles away. And this was done with the help of the Huai'an army for lunch and dinner. If you go by yourself, I'm afraid that twenty-five miles has already reached the limit.

Guo Zixing's soldiers and horses are slightly better than Sun Deya's, but they are also limited. As an elite commander's personal soldier and five hundred mounted infantry, Su zhì was very tall, basically on par with the Guards Regiment in the Huai'an Army. But the other horses in the army, Su zhì was a little miserable. can only be regarded as a group of homeless people with weapons, and compared with the soldiers under the command of Zhu Eighty-one and Mao Gui, there is even a big gap between them and the auxiliary soldiers of the latter two. At least, the auxiliary soldiers of the latter two can still guarantee one exercise every three days and a full meal. However, most of the people under Guo Zixing's command have poor food standards. If you can't guarantee even the most basic consumption, how can you have the strength to make a rapid march?

In desperation, on the third day after leaving Huai'an, Zhu Eighty-one left Wu Yongchun's Fourth Army behind, accompanied Guo Zixing and Sun Deya's team, and slowly rubbed in the direction of Gaoyou. At the same time, Mr. Su, Hu Dahai and others who stayed in Huai'an were notified, and they were ordered to allocate another military ration to Guo Zixing and Sun Deya, so that the two friendly troops could eat a few decent meals first. lest the brethren under their command be hungry and cause any unpleasantness. In that case, the plan to join forces to advance south has not yet begun, and I am afraid that it will end without a problem!

Guo Zixing and Sun Deya, of course, felt very ashamed. In any case, they were unwilling to accept relief from the Huai'an Army. Zhu Eighty-one said that in the end, he promised that the military rations would be sold to the two of them, which would be converted to the market price, and after Gaoyou was captured, he would be deducted from the profits. The two of them accepted the food with a red face. And swore in public that they would strictly restrict military discipline and never allow anything that disturbed the people.

In this way, the hidden danger of Huaidong Road has been lifted. However, the five coalition forces were divided into two sections. And the degree of the march is very different, and the distance between each other has a tendency to become farther and farther.

Therefore, it is no wonder that Mao Gui felt that it was because he saw that the coalition army was scattered, so he mustered up the courage of the rat and sent more than 30,000 soldiers and horses to test it. But his inference is indeed a bit arbitrary, not only does Zhu Eighty-one disagree, but Zhao Jun uses Fu Youde, the general under his command, and after listening to it on the side, he also feels incredible, "It stands to reason that the two managers are in charge, and they definitely don't have the right to speak!" "Gently clenched his fist, this person was very modest to accuse," but the young general thought that Qi Zhedu's move was probably an idea to keep guarding. Start from Baoying and work backwards along the canal. Delay the offensive of our army and buy more time for Gaoyou City to prepare. In addition, if he has reinforcements, he can come in time! ”

"You say, he deliberately brought these more than 30,000 people to death?" Mao Gui frowned at first, then turned his head and asked Fu Youde loudly, "You say that, but what evidence is there?" Or, what reliable sources do you have in your hands? ”

"Nope!" Fu Youde thought for a while, and gently arched his hand again, "Don't blame the manager, the young general is just speculating." According to what General Manager Zhu said before sending troops, there were originally only more than 10,000 defenders in Gaoyou City, and the rest were temporarily recruited rabble, except for Yanding. If the last general is Qi Zhedu, the original more than 10,000 people are categorically reluctant to send it out at this moment. Only Yanding and newly recruited men will be sent to battle. In this way, no matter how badly he loses, his side will not really break his bones. And if the person sent out can get away with it for ten days and half a month, he will have another ten days of preparation time, and he can pull up another 30,000 people at any time! ”

"Shhh Mao Gui gasped slightly. Gaoyou, like Huai'an and Yangzhou, is an important cargo turnover hub on the canal. Both the government and the people were very wealthy, and the population in and out of the city was also very large. If Qi Zhedu really disregarded his reputation and capital, he recruited people to be cannon fodder. It can really tire everyone half to death. After all, 30,000 soldiers and horses are not a small number, squatting in the city and not showing their heads, no one dares to leave them behind. And siege has never been a labor-saving job. Even if artillery is used to bombard, Baoying City, which has a large projectile, can support at least half a month. If the goalkeeper is a little better, it won't be too much of a problem to hold on for a month.

"The last general is just speculation!" Fu Youde's thinking was quite organized, and when he saw that Mao Gui began to pay attention to his words, he immediately added in a low voice, "Two managers, please forgive me for saying one more word." If the enemy army does not come out of the city, it must be deliberately trying to fight with our army. If the enemy is willing to go out of the city to meet the battle, even if it is only a few thousand soldiers and horses, the judgment of the last general can be completely overturned. So, the two stewards might as well continue to wait and see what the scouts bring back next."

"Report!" As soon as the words fell, a Huai'an army scout with a flag on his back had already arrived on a flying horse, saluted Zhu Eighty from a distance, and replied loudly, "Report to the chief, the enemy army is out of the city, and the back is against the city wall. The scale is about 10,000, and it is under the banner of the governor of Henan Jiangbei, in addition, the banners of Liu Ziren, Wang Kerou, Qiu Yi and Zhang Shicheng, among the nine tiger generals of Gaoyou, also appeared in the formation at the same time! Commander Wu of the Fifth Army has already taken a regimental brother who opened the way to build fortifications on the spot to defend, please decide the next battle plan at any time! ”

"Okay, it's hard work, you go down and rest first!" When Zhu Eighty heard this, he immediately had a plan, waved his hand, and ordered the scouts to retreat. Then he turned his head to Mao Gui and Fu Youde, "It seems that the enemy army is not trying to resist step by step, or rather, the people under Qi Zhedu deliberately violated his orders." In any case, the other side is arrayed for battle, and we cannot turn a blind eye. The two of you will rest first, and I will bring 10,000 brothers forward and weigh them in taels! ”

"Brother Zhu, slow down, my brother took two hundred pairs of plate armor from you for nothing a few days ago. In this battle, let my brother fight for you! It's kind of paying back your money for buying nails! "Mao Gui's forehand has been itchy for a while now, how can he let Zhu Eighty-one go out in person. Immediately, stretch out your hand to stop the other party, and you have to open the way for you.

"Two managers, it's better to let the last general come out!" Fu Youde was not to be left behind, and interjected loudly beside him. "My manager Zhao said that his training methods were all learned from Manager Zhu. I don't know how hot I learned. Therefore, before coming, he specially instructed the last general, asking the last general to go all out, so that Manager Zhu could dial one or two more! ”

"Then it's your turn, or I'll come!"

"Manager Mao, please give the last general a chance!"

"Two brothers and tidy up the team, watch my Huai'an army fight this first!"

When the three of them were arguing, there was a sudden crisp sound like popping beans in their ears, followed by the front of the team, the cheers were like thunder, "Defeated, the enemy is defeated, Wu commands the envoy, Wu commands the mighty!" ”

"What's going on?" Not only Zhu Eighty-one, but also Mao Gui and Fu Youde were also stunned by the news coming from earlier.

There is a saying that there are tens of thousands of people, piled up into pieces. The army of 50,000 opened the line and marched forward, and from the position where they were, it was impossible to see what was happening at the front. It's just that by virtue of experience, it is believed that it is impossible for the enemy to rush up at once. And the regiment of the Huai'an Army, which opened the way in front of the head, could not take the initiative to attack the other side without waiting for the follow-up troops to arrive.

The one responsible for opening the way for the army was only a thousand-man squad under the direct jurisdiction of Wu Liangmou, which was called an infantry regiment according to the establishment of the Huai'an army. The total number is less than one-tenth of the enemy troops who have left the city to meet the battle, and it is not easy to control the position and avoid the sudden attack of the enemy army.

In his astonishment, he saw several horses galloping along the outside of the team. On horseback, the three scouts were elated, far away, they arched their hands, opened their throats and reported loudly, "Report, the chief manager, the chief manager, the chief of Mao, the governor of Fu, the enemy army is attacking the position, and Commander Wu ordered the musketeers to fire a salvo to intercept it." The enemy army, the enemy army immediately dispersed! Commander Wu prepared to take the opportunity to seize the north gate, but he did not have time to ask the governor for instructions. Please send troops to answer immediately! ”

"What!" This surprise came a little big, so scared that Zhu Eighty-one almost fell off the horse. "Of the Fifth Army, what about the rest of the Fifth Army? Hong San, you immediately go up with two battalions of personal soldiers to meet General Wu. At the same time, pass on my general's order and let the Fifth Army act cheaply! ”

"Yes!" Xu Hongsan agreed, and simply turned his mount neatly, "The first and second battalions of the pro-soldiers, go out of the ranks, march in a hurry, and go to meet the commander of the Fifth Army!" ”

"Yes!" The two best-equipped battalions under Zhu Eighty-one agreed to pick up their weapons from the nearest baggage cart and quickly circled around the front from the left side of the team. All the plate armor was left on the baggage cart and handed over to the auxiliaries to take care of.

"Order, inform Admiral Zhu Qiang, send three gunboats, all sail to the north gate of Baoying. From the water, fire support was provided to the Fifth Army. ”

"Yes!" A herald agreed to take the flag and rode the horse to the right toward the canal. The movements are as clean as their peers.

"Pass the order to Liu Ziyun and let the cavalry battalion of the first regiment go to suppress the formation of the Fifth Army!"

"Give the order to Lian Laohei, let him press me with a gun and beat the enemy hard. Whoever dares to stop the Fifth Army will directly bombard him with a gun and bomb him! ”

"Summons the order to Pei Seventy-two"

"Summons to Zhouding"

A series of general orders came out of Zhu Bayi's mouth like a stream, and then passed to the hands of generals at all levels. From the beginning to the end, there was no lag. Mao Gui and Fu Youde were impressed, and their eyes were full of stars. finally stopped at Zhu Eighty-one's side, and immediately scrambled to say: "Brother Zhu (Manager Zhu), what about us, can't our two families just watch the excitement from the side?" ”

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