He got up and came to the huge map of Xiangfan hanging on the screen, Han Feng hurriedly took the oil lamp to illuminate it, and the range illuminated by the lamp in his hand happened to be the range of Xiangfan Hanshui.

"The Xianghan moat, its greatest significance, is that the battlefield is divided into three parts by two tributaries of the Han River, Xiangyang is one, Fancheng is one, and the east of the Han River is another, to deploy 100,000 troops to attack Xiangyang, you have to connect the military horses of the three places through the Han River, otherwise it is impossible for any place to have the space to deploy 100,000 troops, do you say yes or no?"

Everyone did not answer, in order to keep Xiangyang City, they had to win the water battle and drive the enemy out of Hanshui, this is the truth that even a three-year-old child in Jiangnan understands, and it is not an exaggeration to say this. You find a random child in the countryside and ask him, "How should you defeat the fierce Hu people?" He will most likely answer you: "Just fight like Marshal Han!" ”

The story of Han Shizhong using 3,000 boats to stop the 20,000 iron horsemen of the Wushu and block the enemy in the Yellow Sky has long been a household name in the Great Song Dynasty. Although the Song army feared the enemy like a tiger on land, it was not afraid of anyone on the water.

The characteristics of firearms are no longer unfamiliar to everyone after a year of use, and as long as you think about it a little, you will certainly understand the great significance of firearms in water warfare. These are naturally natural truths for everyone, and Zheng Yunming mentions them or not, they are the same. As for the issue of the right to control rivers mentioned by Zheng Yunming, most of them are new words that the prime minister's son is playing, and everyone just listens to it and doesn't pay much attention to it. Once Zheng Yunming caught the conversation, he would probably talk about something they didn't understand, and everyone only pretended to be deaf and dumb, and didn't dare to say a word.

Only Bai Yijie stroked his palms and smiled: "It's really good, and it will break the key to the water war in one word." To be honest, I realized this idea years ago. The difference between water warfare and land warfare is that the terrain of land warfare is varied, including flat plains, forests and hills, high valleys and ravines, water networks and tall cities. The battle between the two armies is ever-changing, so there are soldiers who are treacherous and have the ability to fight wits and strength. But water warfare was completely different, the naval army had to attack except to sit and wait in its own camp, and there was nothing to rely on on the river. Then the brave wins, the one with more ships wins, and the one who has the upper hand wins. Even if the victor did not pursue the enemy and annihilate the enemy's ships, he would still be able to completely control a section of the river, which would have a decisive impact on land warfare. This is also the importance of the so-called right of the officials to control the rivers. ”

"It is precisely in this way that our army has gathered 700 naval warships from all over the world to form a large combined fleet. Although the number of warships was inferior to that of the Mongol army, all of them were regular warships, and there were many large ships. Meng Shuai is a well-known master in commanding water warfare, and Jianghai Dutong is also a famous master in water warfare. With these two as the main generals, Peng Man and Jing Chu's naval army were the vanguard. It is enough to pacify the Han River, and after they sweep the Han River, even if the Mongolian army has 100,000 elites, what can they do? ”

He said too much, but all the generals under his tent did not think so, and in the past, the Jurchens broke into Changsha with 4,000 elite horsemen, and crossed the river with all the fishing boats looted from the people, and there was no major obstacle. Today, of course, it cannot be compared with the Jianyan period when the emperor was captured and the country was in chaos, and the strength of the opponent is by no means comparable to the four thousand Jurchen cavalry. Just trying to win the water battle and make the Mongols retreat, the young commander inevitably looked down on the 100,000 Hu cavalry.

"All in all, although the Mongols have 100,000 people, enough to destroy Jin and sweep Xia, but if they want to conquer Xiangyang City, this time they have made a miscalculation. The generals went back to each other, and told the soldiers to rest, recuperate, and fight for the night watchman, and fight with Natath tomorrow! ”

When Zheng Yunming said these impassioned words, he didn't expect what kind of opponent he would meet the next day.

The siege of the second day did not begin with the inevitable daily bombardment of artillery. Even the defending soldiers who were accustomed to the flying stones of the Mongol army in the war tent every day had a rare peace, which was like the daily hustle and bustle of the street market suddenly became unusually quiet one day, so quiet that you could even hear a needle falling. This kind of silence is so weird, it means that an unprecedented tragic battle has been getting closer and closer to Xiangyang.

When Zheng Yunming, who was dressed in shining silver armor, ascended to the top of the city, the banner of the deputy capital of Jing and Hubei held high behind him caused a burst of cheers. The return of the general, who was trusted by the military and civilians of the whole city, gave a dose of heart-strengthening soup to the soldiers and civilians who were anxious under heavy siege. The Mongols had apparently noticed the reappearance of their already familiar banner on the tower of the West Gate. In a whisper "The fox is back!" "It's not good to fight now!" In the middle, a thousand households led a few people from riding a flying horse galloped to the front of the West Gate Suspension Bridge, and shouted: "King Tasi has something to bring to the fox,,,,,,, has something to bring to Zheng Nayan, our army is the besieger today, and the left wing is Zhang Rou Nayan's subordinates!" Left-wing Tumian Shi Tianze Nayan's subordinates! Pioneer Native Artilleryman Army Zhang Zhongren Nayan's subordinates! Zhang Rou is the number one fierce general in our army, even if he is a first-class Mongolian warrior like Wuliang Hetai and Miki Heba, he is not inferior! Please Zheng Nayan must be careful! ”

Bai Yijie laughed, and he nodded to Zheng Yunming and said, "This Tasi does not lose the ancient style. ”

Although he was an opponent, Tasi's hand still made Zheng Yunming feel proud in his chest, and he held the disc with his hand and shouted: "You listen!" Today, the person facing the west wall and guarding it is me, Zheng Yunming! And the soldiers and horses of the headquarters! ”

He waved his arm to the right: "Commander Wang Deng's subordinates!" Zhenwujun. Former Army! ”

Flags waved on a section of the city wall to his right, and the soldiers shouted in response to the call of the commander.

"Dominate Ge Huai's subordinates! Zhenwujun. Left Army! ”

There was another round of cheers.

"Commander Zhang Shun's subordinates. Will shoot the army! Adjutant General Dai Yanwu's subordinates. Hongshan crossbowman! ”

"Command Lu Qingchun's subordinates! Tulong Army. Chinese Army! ”

"With the commander Xiang Anguo's subordinates! Tulong Army. Right Army! ”

"And I'll personally lead the Betrayal Army!" Zheng Yunming shouted loudly and shouted the last sentence, waving the flag and shouting all the soldiers who were guarding and obeying him. Under the tall triple castle, hundreds of heroes shouted in unison, and the momentum was particularly majestic.

"I'm right here!" Zheng Yunming beckoned confidently to the city: "Tell Tath to just attack with a horse!" ”

The thousand households raised their right hands angrily, shook their fists with five fingers, turned their horses' heads and whipped away.

"Today, everyone has made their identities clear, and it seems that they are not in line with the art of war." Although Ma Guangzu didn't know much about the army, he had finally read some military books and tactics, and he understood the deceitful reasoning of the soldiers very clearly.

"One is known, the other is unknown." Bai Yijie shook his feather fan and said, "Why did Tath send someone to inform them of the sequence of the attack?" Of course, there is a bold atmosphere in Mobei, but more importantly, it is to occupy a psychological advantage. The siege battle was all in a momentum, and his approach of telling the battle in such a dignified position formed a downward trend psychologically. Even though we are in the city and they are under the city, as long as we show a little weakness in the face of this psychological offensive, we are likely to be overwhelmed by the enemy's strong momentum in an instant. The deputy commander did not show weakness in his words this time, and what he was fighting for was not the speed of his tongue for a while, but the short-term psychological strength of this inch. ”

Zheng Yunming said coldly: "I didn't expect Tath to despise me so much, what do you want to do when you move out of Zhang Rou?" Want to scare me with Zhang Rou's name? He thought that Jiangdong had really reached the point where children didn't dare to cry at night when they heard Zhang Rou's name? Just let Zhang Rou come to attack, I want to see if he is a monster with a copper head and an iron arm, and the knife can't cut into the arrow and can't shoot. ”

"Don't be underestimated." Wang Deng reminded on the side: "The day before yesterday, Meng Shuai's subordinates also fought with Zhang Rou and failed to bargain. Although the discipline of Meng Shuai's subordinates is not as good as mine, their combat skills are still superior to ours. With him not yet able to win, how can we underestimate the enemy? ”

Of course, Zheng Yunming knew the weight of Zhang Rou and his son Zhang Hongfan in the Song-Mongolian War, but he didn't believe that Zhang Rou's martial arts alone could have any substantial impact on the 60,000 defenders of Xiangyang City. Even if Zhang Rou is really as brave and invincible as the people of Jinghu say. Zheng Yunming also prepared a firearm cannon to deal with this brave general in the era of cold weapons.

"No matter whether it is Zhang Rou or Shi Tianze, as long as we are invincible, no one will want to cross the head of Xiangyang City." Zheng Yunming instructed: "Everyone enter their own posts!" Pass on my general order, today's west city wall is the battlefield of my generation's battle, and those who take half a step back will be killed! ”

On the temporary piled up soil slope one mile away from Xiangyang City, the cowardly Xue guards are ringing, and there are umbrella holders holding Qingluo umbrella covers. Qu Chu lay on the soft sedan chair, his face was more sallow than a month ago, although his voice was much weaker, he still folded his spirit, and said to Tasi, who was standing solemnly, "Today must first frustrate the sharp spirit of Sinan Si people"

Tath leaned down and asked in a low voice that no one else could hear, "You are very sick, and you have rarely explained when you came south, and the lives of the Mongols are more precious than the cities in the south." In my opinion, it is better to quit the army and go back to the north for the time being, and when you have recovered from your body, it is not too late to attack Xiangyang again. ”

"There is no reason for this" Qu Chu was anxious, and suddenly he was a little out of breath when he spoke: "I finally drove the fox into the hole, and if you don't catch it now, will he come out and steal our lamb after we are gone?" You immediately arrange the troops, leave me alone, I will watch the Mongolian warriors take Xiangyang City here"

Helplessly, Tath straightened up, came to the bottom of the hillside, and shouted loudly: "Zhang Rou! ”

Zhang Rouhu stepped forward, and a strong murderous aura made Tath feel a little afraid. His voice carried a bloody and courageous aura that had been soaked in the battlefield for many years, and it was concise and powerful.

"The end will be here!"