Chapter 542: Tunnel Warfare
On the same day, Zhao Yun, who went to chase and kill, led the cavalry and thousands of troops to return.
Zhao Yun chased and killed with cavalry, and of course Zhou Yu ordered the generals to break off. However, the heroic generals have already died in the rear.
The rest of the bones are not very hard. It is usually after a moment of resistance that they begin to surrender.
That's why Zhao Yun brought so many people back.
On the one hand, Liu Feng ordered the Wen Ping in the army to collect these prisoners, and on the other hand, Liu Feng recruited Zhao Yun. I'm going to ask Zhou Yu about the situation over there.
"How is Zhou Yu?" Liu Feng asked.
At this moment, Zhao Yun's armor was unsolved, and it was inconvenient to salute, so he just hugged his fists and said, "He fled into the mountains, and there are about 10,000 remnants of soldiers around him." At present, General Wei Yan is leading the army to chase and kill. ”
"And 10,000?" Liu Feng was taken aback, but he was not worried about Wei Yan who was chasing and killing, the defeated army had no morale at all, and the more Wei Yan pursued and killed, the more Zhou Yu's soldiers would disperse.
"Yes. Zhou Gongjin's tenacity is really rare. Zhao Yun nodded. Heartily.
The 60,000-strong army was defeated in an instant, and only Zhou Yu led 10,000 remnants to escape. And he also escaped under the pursuit of Zhao Yun and Wei Yan.
This tenacity is really rare in the world. In addition, Zhou Yu was not captured alive, and Zhao Yun also had some regrets in his heart.
"Zilong doesn't have to regret it, he must have gone to Xiangyang. After we eradicate Xu Huang and Liu Bei, we can go north to Xiangyang and besiege him. He can't stop us. When the time comes. Zhou Yu is the same as hand-to-hand. Liu Feng saw the regret in Zhao Yun's heart, and couldn't help but feel relieved.
"Maybe General Wei Yan chased Zhou Yu to him." Zhao Yun still regretted it a little." However, what Liu Feng said is not impossible.
Xiangyang, if Zhou Yu really got there, there would be no possibility of escaping. As long as Liu Feng breaks through Xiangyang.
Liu Feng smiled and shook his head, "Liu Feng knows that since Zhou Yu has escaped the pursuit of the cavalry, it is impossible for him to escape Wei Yan's hands.
Zhao Yun chased and killed for a long time, and then returned with countless prisoners. Must be exhausted. After Liu Feng asked these questions, he immediately arranged for Zhao Yun to rest.
Evening "inside the big tent of the Chinese army."
Liu Feng, Xu Shu, Wen Ping, Sha Moke, and Kou Shui sat in the big tent. Xu Shu is reporting the results of the count to Liu Fengyu.
"My lord, after counting, it was found that there were still 30,000 capable fighters, and the rest were either killed in battle or were injured of varying severity." Xu Shu reported to Liu Fengyu.
Speaking of which, "the losses in this war were still very large, with at least five or six thousand dead and about 10,000 wounded. But compared to the 60,000 army that broke through Zhou Yu. It's really nothing.
Therefore, when Xu Shu said this loss, his face was still as usual.
Besides, the prisoners of this war are also very objective. Although it has not been counted, there must be about 20,000.
Although these armies. It can't be used directly, but in general the gains outweigh the losses.
"The injured should be treated more often, as long as they are not seriously injured, they will die. Try to save it, don't leave it alone. But Liu Feng was silent for a moment, and sighed lightly.
War is always dead, Liu Feng knows this very well. But since his debut, Liu Feng's losses have been relatively small. Nearly 15,000 people were killed or wounded in battle.
In Liu Feng's opinion, it is indeed big.
"No." Xu Shu nodded and responded.
In addition to fighting, generals must also treat their soldiers well, especially after the war. In a war, the deaths are generally very small, and the wounded are the majority.
Some of the injured "died" because they were not in a hurry to receive medical attention. This part of the loss can be saved.
"Seed industry to select the five most fierce from the soldiers who can fight, and prepare to attack Gangneung." Liu Feng turned his head and instructed Wen Pingdao.
"No." Wen Ping responded. Road. Then he "got up and walked out."
"How many soldiers are left in the broken barracks?" After giving these orders, Liu Feng turned his head and asked Kou Shuidao. Kou Shui is Liu Feng's personal guard. I have some understanding of the broken military camp, and now Chen Da is seriously injured, so I will temporarily give Jiāo to Kou Shui to manage.
"There are still six hundred capable fighters." Kou Shui replied softly.
Liu Feng's heart was gloomy, Liu Feng knew. The two hundred were either dead or dying of serious injuries. Break the army. There is still a breath left, and the fight is endless. Those who are slightly injured can be regarded as capable fighters. Eight hundred broken troops, this battle lost 200 people. The broken barracks are fierce, but the nose is not deadly fighting, and there are many sacrifices.
It can be seen from the fact that Chen Da, the commander, was seriously injured.
"Combine them with my three hundred guards, and tonight, I will use nine hundred strong men to fight into Jiangling." Liu Feng sighed in his heart. Said decisively.
"Don't worry, the lord will definitely take the city." Kou Shui thought that he led these nine hundred strong men to attack the city, and he was very excited in his heart and assured.
"It's not you who go, it's me who goes with you." Liu Feng shook his head and said.
"How can the lord be in danger with his golden body?" Kou Shui was taken aback and lost his voice.
"Under the lord's account, there are many fierce generals, why do you need the lord to go lightly?" Over there, Xu Shu also frowned, and euphemistically expressed his opposition to Liu Feng's personal attack on Jiangling.
"Hey, apart from Chen Da and me, who else can control the entire broken army?" Liu Feng looked at Kou Shui, and Xu Shu asked rhetorically.
Kou Shui opened his mouth. Although he was very unwilling, he didn't say anything.
is indeed as Liu Feng said. The soldiers who broke the barracks only recognized Liu Feng and Chen Da, and the rest were not convinced. Although Kou Shui has the ability to manage temporarily, he does not have the ability to command this group of unruly thugs and fight on the battlefield.
Xu Shu also fell silent.
How to break through Gangneung. Liu Feng today. Xu Shu has been discussing for a long time. The conclusion was that with the ferocity of breaking the barracks, he broke through the tunnel.
If it is discovered by Xu Huangjun, he will kill Xiangcheng Mén. Then Wen Ping led 5,000 troops outside the city to respond, if it was not discovered by Xu Huangjun.
The entire broken military camp was killed in the center of the city and Xu Huang was captured alive.
Among them, the main general is the key, and it must have a strong quality. Adaptability to the ability, there is the calmness of Mount Tai collapsing in front and not changing sè.
Otherwise, it is likely to cause unnecessary losses. Kou Shui is a qualified close general, but obviously does not have the quality in this area.
broke into Jiangling and captured Xu Huang alive, Liu Feng did not let go.
But this thing. There is always a danger.
"Well, that's it. Actually, it's not a big deal. With my broken army, the strength of the guard battalion is enough to be ten "Isn't there 10,000 soldiers and horses in the city, and I will have 900 strong soldiers, and I can resist for a while." Outside the city, the clerks can be attacked at any time. Liu Feng saw that the atmosphere was a little dull, and smiled slightly.
Xu Shu, Kou Shui was a little relieved. As long as the barracks are broken and the guard battalions enter Gangneung together, then the situation of internal and external cooperation has already been formed.
Regardless of the process, the outcome is certain. There are many houses in the city, even if Liu Feng and others are discovered, they can stand on the ground.
"In this way, I wish the Lord a victory in the opening of the flag, and he will return alive." After feeling relieved, Xu Shu sincerely blessed Liu Feng.
"Xu Huang, a famous general in the north. I should have taken him personally. Liu Feng nodded happily.
I am looking forward to it, and I am yellow cover today. Han Dang, Zhu Zhi, Lu Dai and a series of Jiangdong generals either died on the spot or killed themselves.
Liu Feng deeply regretted that this Xu Huang could not be lost again.
It's unlikely that you'll surrender, but it's such a thing as capturing the enemy's commander alive. Even Liu Feng, who has always had an indifferent reputation, is very excited.
"By the way, besides that, don't forget Wei Jun's clothes." Liu Feng suddenly remembered this important matter and said to Xu Shu.
Burst into the city of Gangneung and pounced on Xu Huang. There is a great possibility that xìng will encounter an accident, such as encountering the patrol of Xu Huang's army, and it is unlikely that Xu Huang will be captured alive without wearing the service of the Wei army.
"Don't worry, my lord, Zhou Yuduan has accepted a lot of Wei army soldiers in the camp, most of them are Wei army leather armor, and it is not a problem to equip 900 people." Xu Shu said with a smile, signaling Liu Feng to relax.
"That's right. Just wait for the middle of the night and attack Gangneung immediately. Liu Feng said with a smile.
Promise. Xu Shu, Kou Shui, and Sha Mo Keqi responded in unison.
At night, the sky was so dark that I could barely see my fingers.
In the school yard of Liu Feng's camp, there are 6,000 troops standing solemnly, and the blood has just been seen in the daytime, and the murderous aura of these soldiers is still there.
Even if he stood so simply, a murderous aura spread in all directions.
Among them, the most conspicuous was the small army of 900 men, composed of 600 soldiers of the broken army camp who survived during the day, and Liu Feng's own 300 guards.
If the rest of the people are just a murderous aura, then this group of people is a fierce aura. It's really a different level. Tonight, these 900 people were also dressed in the Wei army's service, and the ones in their hands were the Wei army's standard spears. If you want to dress up Xiangyang, you can't ignore anything.
Liu Feng did not hesitate to abandon the durable Chu knife for this reason.
In front of the army of 6,000 people, there were Wen Ping, Liu Feng, and Kou Shui. It's all armor and ready to go.
"Remember to talk less after entering the city, and if you encounter a patrol in the city, I will open your mouth to fight with them." Liu Feng admonished again. Road.
The nine hundred soldiers in front did not speak, and told Liu Feng in silence that they knew.
"Let's go." Liu Feng nodded with satisfaction, and said to Kou Shui beside him, a group of nine hundred people, silently heading towards Jiangling City.
The rest of the 5,000 people led by Wen Ping did not move.
The movement of the 5,000 men was too large to avoid being detected by the guards at the head of the city. Wen hired them to wait for Liu Feng and the others to enter Jiangling before they could set off.
"In this battle, whether Xu Huang can be captured alive and take Jiangling without bloodshed depends on the lord." In the big tent of the Chinese army, Xu Shu did not send Liu Feng, but silently sent a blessing to Liu Feng in the direction of Jiangling.
Composed of 900 people, the small army of sharp knives led by Liu Feng quickly approached Jiangling City after leaving the camp.
Soon after, they arrived near Gangneung Fortress.
Gangneung Castle in the dark, the city is closed, and a large number of torches are lit at the head of the city, by the light of the fire. Liu Feng could vaguely see the patrols moving around the city.
I can't help but sink my heart. It seems that even he had a big fight with Zhou Yu. It seems that it will take a break. Xu Huang did not let his guard down. Heighten your vigilance as always.
Sure enough, he is a famous general who is good at guarding, and he is very cautious.
It's just that.
Liu Feng would not give up because of this, turned his head, glanced at the nine hundred soldiers, and said softly: "Go." ”
With Liu Feng's order, the group of troops began to turn around and head to the place where the nose was off.
At the head of the city, it is indeed brightly lit. However, Gangneung Fortress is tall and long. This length is more than ten miles, and it is naturally impossible to light too many torches.
All, some of the middle of nowhere is very dark.
And the tunnel dug by Liu Feng "is precisely in the middle of nowhere."
Gangneung is a big city by water. Naturally, it is only a moat, but in fact, the southern water system is developed. Almost every city has a moat.
As an important part of the fortifications.
But. Jiangling City has been under siege by Zhou Yu for several months, and the places that should be filled in have been filled. Therefore. After Liu Feng and the others approached the city wall, they passed the moat smoothly.
But in this process, Liu Feng and others were cautious. Whether it is a remote place or not, Xu Huang's patrol army must have arranged a patrol army on the entire city wall.
If you move a little too much, you will definitely be noticed. It means not only that the tunnel war has failed, but also that it means the cost. Because under normal circumstances. If you want to break through Jiangling City, you must pay a great price, and that price is something that Liu Feng cannot bear.
At least it will make Liu Feng's Northern Expedition stop at Jiangling, "It is difficult to pose a threat to Xiangyang again." So. Only victory is allowed tonight, no defeat is allowed.
At this moment, Liu Feng's army had passed through the city wall, basically lined up, one by one close to the city wall, under the leadership of Liu Feng. Groping towards the tunnels of memory.
"I, nine hundred strong men, will break through the city, capture Xu Huang alive and return." Liu Feng glanced back at the soldiers, with a determination to win.
Soon, Liu Feng groped his way to the vicinity of the tunnel. When the tunnel was first built, Liu Feng deliberately made some marks on the city wall.
Therefore, although now it is not visible to the five fingers. But by hand. Liu Feng still groped his way to that place.
After arriving, Liu Feng did not speak. He just stretched out his hand and patted Kou Shui behind him. Kou Shui immediately understood and patted the person behind him.
A moment later, ten people gathered. With the spear in hand, start digging.
At the beginning, when Liu Feng was digging the tunnel, considering the safety and long-term problems, the tunnel was not only small, but could only provide two people to enter and exit. The soil buried on the top is even thicker.
Although the soldiers are very fast, this digging. But it took half an hour.
Half an hour later, Liu Feng and the others dug up a wooden plank. Liu Feng was overjoyed, leaned down in person, and gently touched the board.
I was excited, this tunnel was prepared for today.
Gangneung City, the soldiers are bloodless.
Although he was excited, Liu Feng's hands and feet were also very steady, and he personally uncovered the plank, revealing the tunnel below.
The big mén that leads to Gangneung Fortress.! ~!