Han Baohu's words caused the surrounding generals to laugh, but Wang Huaqiang frowned deeply and didn't say a word.

Han Baohu noticed Wang Huaqiang's expression and asked, "Huaqiang, what do you think again?" ”

Wang Huaqiang bit his lip and said, "I'm afraid that the main forces of the Chen army have been transferred to the north of the city, and they are going to have a decisive battle with General He." ”

The generals around Han Baohu all changed their faces and were speechless, while Han Baohu looked calm and let out a soft "oh", as if this answer was what he expected.

Han Shige couldn't help but ask: "Xiao Wang joined the army, why did he say this?" The elite soldiers of the enemy army are all here, how could they have a decisive battle with General He at this time? ”

In order to distinguish himself from Wang Cheng, the whole army began to call Wang Huaqiang a little Wang to join the army, even after the two Wang Xuan brothers took the initiative to go to Wang Shiji's army, and Han Baohu was left with only Wang Huaqiang alone, this name still did not change.

Wang Huaqiang pointed to the Chen army camp in the distance and said: "Everyone, please see, these Chen troops in the camps close to us seem to be practicing every day and eager to try, but their number is not too much, that is, three or four thousand people, just because they are close to our army and have a lot of momentum, so it looks like the army is very prosperous."

In fact, the current 20-odd li company camp of the Chen army on the opposite side is mainly those newly recruited scoundrels and monks, Fan Meng's front army is still the original elite soldiers, and the camps of the Chinese army and the rear army may have been replaced by newly recruited soldiers, because they are separated by the camp of the front army, these people can't escape if they want to.

If Fan Meng really wanted to fight with us, he should have started a camp to challenge a long time ago, instead of letting the soldiers practice here every day and make a look of eagerness. ”

Han Baohu smiled slightly and asked, "Then why are so many people fleeing from Ren Zhong's military camp, and no one mentions what you said?" ”

Wang Huaqiang frowned slightly, and said: "According to the humble opinion of his subordinates, I am afraid that Ren Zhong deliberately indulged these recruits to flee, although he has no sons and nephews who have been captured by our side, but I am afraid that he has no intention of serving the Chen Dynasty."

This time, when we crossed the river, we once captured a prisoner, saying that Shi Wenqing had taken Ren Zhong's troops to himself and several other civil officials as domestic slaves, so that Ren Zhong now has no personal guards.

When we smuggled in that night, Liu Yitong, who was guarding the new pavilion, was also Shi Wenqing's cronies, and reported directly to Shi Wenqing, instead of notifying Ren Zhong, who was closer, and Shi Wenqing also transferred troops from Jiankang City, instead of ordering Ren Zhong who was stationed in the south of the city to attack, so the prisoner's words should be credible.

Ren Zhong was squeezed out like this that night, and he must have been disheartened, and at this time he was also relieved of his military power, and the 30,000 elites of his department were transferred to other places, and his subordinates were all this kind of temporary conscription, and they had no combat effectiveness at all.

A veteran like him should also plan for his own future, Fan Meng has no one to flee there, and he can run hundreds of them here every day, I don't trust Zhong's ability to govern the army so poorly, it must be intentional. ”

Han Baohu touched the beard under his chin with satisfaction, and said with a smile: "Hua Qiang, most of what you said is right, but there is still a little deviation in Ren Zhong's thoughts. Although he was already disappointed in the Nanchen court, and hated Shi Wenqing even more, he was not going to turn against the water now and did not contribute at all.

After all, you have never been a general, you don't know the mentality of a general, as a soldier, as a general, honor comes first. This is different from those civil officials who can go to Qin and Chu, a general who takes the initiative to defect is unlikely to be reused no matter where he is, so Ren Zhong's current thoughts should be wait-and-see.

These recruits under his command are not of great use, so he will take these soldiers here to make a show, and he will not stop their escape, but Ren Zhong's camp is a deep ditch and high fortress, and it is not easy to attack, if he really intends to throw himself into our army, it will not be like this. Moreover, he was so close to Fan Meng's battalion that once one side was attacked, he would quickly go to support.

Ren Zhong must now want to maintain the battle line with our army, and wait and see the result of the decisive battle between Chen Jun and General He on the northern front, if we really attack Fan Meng and Ren Zhong's camp, then he will definitely resist desperately.

With the current situation, the front army of Fan Meng's department is all elite, although the number is only a few thousand, but it is guarded by the fence, and it will be difficult to break through for a while, in case the attack fails, so that the morale of the recruits under Ren Zhong is strong, it will be difficult to do. ”

Han Shige nodded again and again when he heard this, and said, "Father, can our army bypass Fan Meng's headquarters and storm Ren Zhong's camp from the east?" ”

Han Baohu raised his face, pointed at Ren Zhong's camp in the distance, and said: "Shifu, on weekdays, I want you to read more military books, being a commander is not a general, you can't just rely on personal martial arts to kill, you look at Ren Zhong's camp, the high ground and the main road are occupied, and it is a deep ditch and high base, even if you use new soldiers to defend, it is difficult to overcome."

Further east was an empty and muddy depression that was impassable for the army, and even if our cavalry maneuvered there, the enemy would be able to repel our attack by striking from the camp with long-range weapons such as Manjun crossbows and stone throwers. After all, Ren Zhong is a general, and his camp is the real hidden killing machine, if I really want to attack, I would rather attack and defend less tightly, and it is the Fan Meng battalion stationed on the flat ground. ”

Standing next to Han Baohu, he looked to be in his forties, of medium height, with a sharp beak and monkey cheeks, a gloomy face, and a long beard under his chin, Yu Wenshu, the head of the reinforcements, said: "Chief Manager Han, according to your analysis, what should our army do now?" Is it going to drag on like this? ”

Han Baohu smiled: "That's not it, now the main force of the enemy army should have gathered in the northeast of the city, if my expectations are not bad, today should be in a position, and General He decisive battle, two days ago we all received the order of His Royal Highness the King of Jin, asking me and General He to go hand in hand, steady and steady, let the Chen army take care of one and the other."

As long as General He can stick to the camp, stick to it without fighting, lure the Chen army to attack, and frustrate its spirit, at that time, if our two armies attack at the same time, we will definitely be able to completely defeat the Chen army camp in two directions, and Jiankang will be at your fingertips. ”

Wang Huaqiang's eyes flickered, and He Ruobi's majestic face appeared in front of his eyes, and he couldn't help but shake his head.

Han Baohu noticed Wang Huaqiang's action, and a trace of displeasure flashed on his face: "Huaqiang, do you have any different opinions?" ”

Wang Huaqiang gritted his teeth and said, "General Han, I'm afraid that General He will not stick to the battle as you said, but will set up a position and fight head-on with the main force of the Chen army." ”

The muscles on Han Baohu's face jumped, and he said in a deep voice: "The king joins the army, you can't talk nonsense in the army, you also know that His Royal Highness the King of Jin has issued a military order, and our two armies are not allowed to fight a decisive battle without authorization, General He has been a general for many years, will he violate this kind of military order?"

Besides, Chen Jun's elite soldiers are all in front of him, and with his current strength, he may not be able to win a head-on battle, even from a military point of view, he should not choose to fight Chen Jun head-on at this time. ”

Wang Huaqiang shook his head: "General Han, I'm afraid you still underestimate General He's determination to make contributions." ”

Wang Huaqiang looked at the Chen army camp in the distance, and said slowly: "The last general has also seen General He a few times, this battle to destroy Chen is his plan for many years, and now I am afraid that in his heart, defeating the Chen Dynasty army, the first to attack Jiankang, and capture Chen Shubao Such a great achievement is more effective than any military order."

If he listened to the military order of the King of Jin and wore down the Chen army, then in the end, the first merit would be the King of Jin instead of General He, but if General He took the initiative to fight and destroy the army, then he would be the first hero of the Southern Expedition, and the emperor would not care about this crime of violating the order with him at that time. ”

Han Baohu glanced at Jiankang City in the distance, and was silent, he suddenly said to the herald behind him: "Quickly explore Jiangshan in the north of the city, the first line of Shogunate Mountain, and report back immediately if you have news." ”

The herald just answered yes, and when he turned around and ran out, with the blowing north wind, there was a shocking sound of drums and trumpets, and the generals heard it, and everyone changed color, it was the drum sound that boosted the morale of the army before the decisive battle, and it was heard from the distance, more than thirty miles away from here, and it seemed to come from the area of Jiangshan under He Ruobi.

Han Baohu slammed the battlements of the new pavilion with his fist, and scolded: "He Ruobi, you really ignored the overall situation and went out to fight against the order, your courage is too great!"

After scolding, Han Baohu turned around and said to the generals: "Pass my general's order, urgently raise the account, General He is facing a fierce battle, we must take action!"

When all the generals turned around and went down to the city, Han Baohu suddenly stopped Wang Huaqiang and said in a low voice: "Now I have a secret task to be handed over to you. ”