Fuzhou General Yamen.

In the study, Qi Yuan angrily threw away a blue and white porcelain teacup worth hundreds of taels of silver, so that this fine product produced by the official kiln of Yongzheng Nian made the most crisp and pleasant sound since its birth more than a hundred years ago, and turned into worthless porcelain. 'Rubbish! The Chu army is all waste. Zuo Zongtang waste! ‘

Qi Yuan roared angrily, "The bullshit Zhuge of the world is a left-hand barbarian. The battle is in tatters like this! ‘

The deputy capital Bai Bao was gray-headed and dirty, and he didn't say a word.

As soon as the connoisseur makes a move, he will know if there is one. Qin Jun, under Liu Xian's dispatch, completely cheated and cheated. Convey the weak points of the front, one hit at a time.

Bai Bao was very afraid of Liu Xian, and finally said what he had been trying to say after the horror was settled tonight.

'My lord, we have to make another plan! ‘

The women and children of the Eight Banners of Fuzhou were all sent to Hangzhou, and they joined the old and weak people of the Hangzhou Banner, and they had not yet gone to Jiangning. There were 5,000 new troops left in the city of Fuzhou.

The anger on Qi Yuan's face faded a little, and he looked at Bai Bao and said, "Duke Zuo is finally in the imperial court. This official believes this! ‘

'The adults can be trusted, and the humble position can also be trusted by the left father. But you can't trust Chu Jun! ‘

"My lord, the Chu army is not equal to Zuo Gong, and the Chu army is not equal to the generals of the Chu army. ‘

'There are three lines of defense outside the city, and 10,000 heavy troops are announced on the left. How many have fled back to the city now? Less than five thousand. Did the remaining 5,000 die in battle? ‘

Liu Songshan, He Zuolin, Xu Wenxiu, Xu Zhanbiao and others were deeply favored by the country, and they felt that Zuo Gong was sincere and would fight bravely. But the Chu soldiers below. It's not a score at all! ‘

'Three-line positions, six or seven thousand troops. There was a burst of bombardment, and the birds and beasts scattered. How can an adult take the lives of five thousand national athletes? Staying on such a pawn? ‘

The entire city of Fuzhou was in this mess of sighs and worries until dawn. Zuo Zongtang made the decision to defend the city. There were still more than 20,000 people left in the Chu army, 5,000 defeated soldiers were sent to the rear to rest and reorganize, and the remaining 18,000 Chu troops, more than 10,000 were deployed to the northeast of Fuzhou City.

Liu Xian did not rely on the fleet to fight, so there is no need to mention this direction along the river.

Looking at the topography of Fuzhou, along the river, it is surrounded by mountains and rivers. It is blocked by the Min River in the south, and Mawei and the mountains in the east, although the mountains allow troops to march. However, the road is rough and difficult, and it is possible for small troops to infiltrate, but it is difficult for large corps to fight in a roundabout way. The mountainous areas in the north and northwest are the same, and the southwest is the Minjiang River, and Jingxi Town is at the intersection of the road along the river, which is also the source of the official road to the west of Fuzhou, as long as it is locked, this road is still not passable.

The only route of the Qin army was the official road to the east of Fuzhou City, and the exact direction was Guanxi in the northeast.

The three lines of defense arranged by Zuo Zongtang outside Fuzhou City were all in Guanxi. Now it has been taken by the Qin army, and has taken Guanyin Mountain and Gongyuan Ridge by chance. Artillery positions were arranged from the foot of the latter mountain, and artillery was erected, and the shells could reach Qinting Lake in the northeast of Fuzhou City.

There are two vice-capitals in Fuzhou City. In addition to Bai Bao, there is also a Cheng Ming, who led 2,000 people to guard there, and then there were 10,000 Chu troops led by Liu Songshan. The Qing army deployed 12,000 troops in the northeast.

The mansion of the governor Yamen was brightly lit, and the map of the Fuzhou theater was illuminated by the wind lanterns. The red and black lines seem to have vitality and tug at people's nerves. Here, from Zuo Zongtang, Qi Yuan to generals from all walks of life. Then to the personal guards outside the door, the personal guards all looked solemn. Everyone knows that a fierce battle is about to begin!

"Qinting Lake is located in the center of the entire defense line, and it must bear a lot of pressure. But the bottom of this net can't be broken, and once it is broken, we will lose everything. Liu Songshan said very solemnly, his eyes never left Cheng Ming's eyes for a moment, "Since we have decided to put a part of the Qin army in, eat them, fight a victory, and restore the morale of the whole army." The necessary risks and the dangers that may arise after failure must be taken into account. It's not that I, Liu Songshan, is short of breath, as soon as the battle starts in Tianming, not only the two positions of Xiangfeng and Xiaxu, but also Guihu and Guoqianshan are also likely to be lost, and the Qinting Lake position will be the top priority at that time. In case things change, Lord Cheng must resist our army and kill back to Xiangfeng from the left and right flanks! ”

Namiya and Gimoto glanced at each other. "Zuo Gong, Liu Junmen, please rest assured. The officer transferred another 1,000 new troops to Qinting Lake. There will never be chaos in times of crisis. ”

"However, Qinting Lake is a land of flat rivers, and in order to stop the tiger and wolf division of the Qin army at a critical moment, it is necessary to build fortifications. The time was short, and he also asked Zuo Gong to transfer 5,000 men to Qinting Lake, and marked the intention to build a defensive line position there with earthen ridges as the main and single bunkers as the supplement. ”

"In addition, Xu Junmen [Xu Zhanbiao]'s two thousand horse team should also take care of one or two."

"None of this is a problem!"

Zuo Zongtang fully agreed. Xu Zhanbiao's 2,000 horse team is the only large-scale horse team in the Chu army, and the treatment on weekdays is really comparable to that of a shipmaster and sailor. It can raise soldiers for a thousand days and use them for a while, and good iron must be used on the blade.

The horse team and the defenders of the city were helpless, and the flat ground outside the city was where they could gallop.

……

It's dawn. But the sun did not appear on the eastern horizon as expected, and a few tall lead-gray clouds drifted from the sea, making the early morning of the day seem very oppressive, and even give people a feeling of mountain rain is coming.

The Qin army was preparing for an offensive, and a ten-man squad was busy in a small village between the positions.

There are still a few families left in the village. If you don't listen to persuasion, you have to scare people with bayonets. It can't be helped. For the common people, blind overtures will not get all the gains, you can always meet a few fierce seeds and scoundrels, and when necessary, bayonets will work.

Liu Xian also agrees with the approach of the people below, and it is not a real murder anyway.

And the Qin army had strict military discipline, but it was also two completely different troops from the soldiers of the Red Dynasty.

So soon, the few villagers in the village who did not flee were driven out of their homes with bayonets by ten wolf-like Qin soldiers.

Then, the battle soon began.

The roar of artillery and the rise of gunpowder smoke made the already cloudy sky even more gloomy.

Half an hour later. The first-hand battle report returned to the front-line headquarters of Chongfu Temple - the left assault force had taken Xiangfeng and was cooperating with the road troops to flank and capture Xu.

Another half hour passed. The Xiaxu position was also broken through. The two-way assault troops were advancing towards the Qing army's positions on the line of Xiajing and Efeng.

By ten o'clock in the morning, it was drizzling in the sky. Then the rain became heavier and heavier......

However, the offensive of the Qin army continued unabated, and after the rotation of the assault troops, they had already advanced towards the two key positions of Guihu and Guoqianshan.

Liu Xian, who has a bug in hand, is clear about Chu Jun's plans. But time had come, and he still had time to wait for the final results of the staff officers of the command.

"Report!"

A young major saluted Liu Xian. Although the staff system of the Qin army was implemented, the staff department was also established, and the chief of the general staff was concurrently served by Liu Xian, but the staff officers below had short qualifications and little merit. Military ranks are generally low.

He Qing!

After the implementation of the military rank system, he was assigned the rank of major and became the chief of staff of the integrated brigade of the Xiangfa Department.

"Your Majesty, the situation of the Chu army is abnormal, and its positions have been lost one after another, which is likely to lure the enemy."

"Why do you say that?"

"The lowly post has already consulted the captured Chu soldiers and low-ranking officers, and the Chu army's position is simply built. The senior officers of the Chu army were not unaware of this situation, but they did not prevent it. In positions such as Xiangfeng and Xiaxu, the Chu army arranged only one battalion each, and the ammunition storage was limited. After the start of the war, the Chu army did not organize manpower to transport ammunition and other materials.

And the Chu army's own strength is very sufficient. On the front of our troops. Zuo Gong mobilized at least 10,000 troops, as well as a large number of Eight Banners recruits to help. This shows the intention of the Chu army to lure the enemy! ”

The Chu army did not lack troops to defend the position. Zuo Zongtang is not stupid, the Chu army lost fear after the first battle yesterday. Now that they are arranged like this, the offensive of the Qin army is more slippery than rolling oil. If you want to say that you are not tired, then there are ghosts.

"How should our army be arranged?"

"Let my assault troops suspend the offensive. Retreat your position and organize your defense. The follow-up troops of our army pressed to respond! ”

Liu Xian felt relieved and disappointed. It is gratifying that the staff officers were able to find enough evidence so quickly to prove that the Chu army was luring the enemy deeper. But their coping strategy is too conventional.

"Pass my orders. The assault forces continued to storm Guo Qianshan. The artillery acted in step. [Guihu Lake has been taken, and the battle report is coming] After taking it, we will attack Qinting Lake. During the period, pay attention to the sneak attack of the Chu army's horse team.

The guards battalion was divided into two routes, and deployed positions in Guanghua Town and Quantou respectively.

I will knock down as many enemies as they come. Another squadron of troops was transferred to consolidate Xiangfeng. "It's just in case,

"Song Zuoxian."

"Humble duty!"

"Bring the cavalry troops and rush to Xia Xu."

"Zuo Zongtang has a team of 2,000 horses in his hands, so he must be guarded. When they attacked our army at Qinting Lake, you waited for an opportunity to move. You're going to take half of it! ”

"Yes!"

One order after another was issued. A struggling look appeared on He Qing's face, and he began to worry, how could Liu Xian be so sure that Chu Jun would turn against Xiangfeng?

What if it's wrong? Then Qin Jun's ability and dedication in the morning were in vain. There is also the possibility of being eaten part of the troops.

But Liu Xian's position in the hearts of their group of people is too solid. He Qing struggled and struggled in his heart, and finally closed his mouth.

Liu Xian closed his eyes and remained silent, quietly waiting for the good news to come. At the same time, he continued to pretend to be forced and continued to aggravate his own compulsion in the army.

At around 11:20 a.m., the rain outside turned into a downpour.

Zuo Zongtang was overjoyed, "Haha, this is God helping." "What could be more suitable than this rain curtain that is completely invisible beyond a hundred meters to cover the sneak attack and movement of troops.

Qi Yuan said: "God help me Daqing, God help me Daqing!" ”

Zuo Jinliang gave an order, and the Chu army troops with more than 3,000 people on both wings emerged from the horizon, holding rifles, and everyone strode forward with excitement. They're going to attack Elephant Peak!

At the same time, Xu Zhanbiao led a team of 2,000 horses out of the city gate. The horse's hooves trampled on the muddy ground and tossed up countless mud spots...... (To be continued......) R1292