There was no good way to hold several military meetings in a row, and He Meng was in a daze at the military map that day. Where is the enemy's weakness, and where can the enemy be hurt? His eyes searched on the map, and suddenly his eyes stayed in one place. What kind of situation will happen if a surprise soldier goes straight to Meishan? He Meng's eyes lit up, and he quickly took out the information to check, Ya'an, Meishan, and Ziyang were guarded by the Qing army's green battalion, and behind Meishan was the Chengdu Plain.

Meishan is an important channel for the Qing army to maintain contact with Chengdu on the front line, if Meishan is occupied by surprise, Leshan, Neijiang, Zigong, Yibin and Luzhou south of Meishan will be attacked by the enemy and cut off the logistics supply of the Qing army's front, and the Qing army will be chaotic and collapse without a fight. Capturing Meishan means sticking a knife in the heart of the enemy. The key is that Khalid is currently in the area south of the Neijiang River, and if he occupies Meishan, Khalid can take the opportunity to enter the hinterland, and the east and west will form a distant echo trend.

He Meng was overjoyed when he thought of this, but there was a difficult point, that is, the problem of how to fight in a roundabout way. He Meng looked at the circuitous route and wandered for a long time, the troops had to drive straight along the left bank of the uninhabited Yalong River, this generation is high mountains and rivers, dangerous rivers and deep valleys, the troops not only have to trek hard in the lofty mountains and mountains that are rarely visited in the world, but also force the Luding Bridge to occupy Ya'an. Thinking of this, He Meng resolutely took up the pen and wrote a letter, and after a while, the letter was waved away.

"Someone! Send the letter to the Corps Headquarters immediately! In the letter, He Meng detailed the urgency of the surprise soldiers to capture Meishan, as well as his own ideas. And told Leng Yifei that he would not be subject to the orders of the monarch outside, and it was already late May, and he would lead his troops to take action without hesitation, and he would not hesitate to win. In the letter, Leng Yifei was told to convey to Khalid to cooperate with his actions. He Meng was worried that Leng Yifei would be difficult to decide, and then reported to Guangzhou, which would be delayed for at least 10 days.

After a day of preparation, He Meng ordered the artillery regiment, the ** independent regiment, the cavalry regiment and the logistics troops to continue to launch a feint attack on Xichang to confuse the enemy. He personally led the 41st Division on the road north. He Meng demanded that all of them be lightly armed, and he didn't even bring a marching tent. Each soldier was required to carry 300 rounds of ammunition, 10 grenades, half a month's ration. At the same time, a large amount of medicine was carried to prevent non-combat attrition on the march.

At this time, Leng Yifei was frowning, and he was suddenly surprised to receive He Meng's letter, but it was too late to stop it. After careful deliberation, the operational staff officers unanimously agreed that this move was a risky move, and once the campaign goal was achieved, it would not only turn the passive into the active, but would also very likely cause a major rout of the Qing army, and this risky move was worth trying. Isn't this nonsense, He Meng has already led his troops to set off, so what's the use. To be honest, Leng Yifei admired He Meng's keen sense of smell very much, and this risky move was a surprising move. He immediately sent a complete combat jihua to the Guangzhou headquarters, that is, to cooperate with He Meng to complete a great military feat.

The Yalong River originates in Qinghai, and after entering Sichuan, it roars and roars in the continuous canyons with an unstoppable momentum. It sang and jumped all the way, witnessed the majestic and magnificent scenery of Jiangang Mountain, galloped past Gongga Mountain, the first peak in Sichuan, and then surrounded Jinping Mountain to make a big sharp bend of more than 100 degrees, and continued to rush south into the Jinsha River, that is, the upper reaches of the Yangtze River.

In order to achieve concealment, He Meng led his troops to cross the Yalong River westward, and then went north along the left bank of the Yalong River. On both sides of the river are lush green trees, and the scenery is so enchanting. However, the officers and soldiers did not enjoy this charming scenery in Yaxing, and the soldiers marched with difficulty, and from time to time the queue issued "Attention, keep up!" Don't be left behind! "The long march was several kilometers long, adding a touch of life to the desolate river valley. The road is difficult, and He Meng often dismounts and walks on foot.

The weather was hazy, and the sky was about to rain at any point, but the soldiers were in high spirits. The officers and men were depressed during the continuous offensive operations. Although the commander did not tell the purpose of the trip, it was so bold to go deep into the enemy's rear, and the desire of the officers and men to fight was very high, and it was easier to travel on the road than to attack a fortified city, and it did not matter if it was more difficult than the two.

"Deputy commander, the corps headquarters has not issued an order, is there any suspicion of unauthorized action in our department!" The combat staff officer next to him said apprehensively. "I understand the commander, he will approve of the actions of our department. At present, the Corps is in a predicament, which is an extraordinary move, and only by dispatching surprise troops can the deadlock be broken. For the sake of the overall victory, even if our blood-stained battlefield is worth it. Based on the current pace of marching, how long will it take for us to reach Luding County, do you have jihua in the combat office? He Meng asked.

"The troops have been on departure for two days, and if the weather is clear, it is estimated that they will be able to reach Luding County in about 10 days, and if they encounter bad weather, it is estimated that they will be able to reach Luding County in about 15 days." The staff officer replied. "We must overcome the difficulties, and I ask for 12 days to reach Luding County." As soon as He Meng's words were finished, rain fell from the sky, and the misty rain hit the faces and bodies of the soldiers, and in an instant, they couldn't tell which was sweat and which was rain.

Without the rigors of peacetime, the officers and men would not have been able to complete this difficult trek. On the right is the river valley, where the roaring waters of the Yalong River flow down the river like a wild horse, galloping endlessly. In the middle of the procession, a war horse suddenly slipped under its feet and fell into the valley, and the soldiers watched as the war horse struggled desperately in the rapids, and soon disappeared. The troops stopped advancing, "What happened?" He Meng was visibly dissatisfied.

An officer ran in front and said, "Report to the deputy commander, a war horse in front of you has fallen into the valley!" "Leave him alone and move on!" After 5 days of marching, 5 horses fell into the valley, and more than 20 soldiers were swept away by the torrent. The difficulty of the road made the officers and men truly feel the joys and hardships of it. When night came, the troops camped and rested. Camping is to sit on the ground on the side of the road. The officers and soldiers rowed some grass and lit a bonfire, cooked the rice they brought, and filled their stomachs with dried meat.

Next to a bonfire, He Meng looked at the map by the light of the fire. After a long time, an operational staff officer came over and said, "Deputy commander, the troops are very tired now, and the continuous rain has affected our marching speed. According to Jihua, we will cross the Yalong River again at the big bend of the Yalong River. According to the information provided by the guide, the water at the big bend is very stable, and the forward troops have been ordered to check the water situation. Select a river crossing location. "Order the troops to rest and set off at dawn tomorrow!" He Meng said decisively.

It was very rare to see a haze for several days, but the sky was clear and the sun was smiling. He Meng stood on the shore, looking at the tall Jinping Mountain, looking at the beautiful scenery, and a sense of pride arose. At this time, his face was dark and bearded, his handsome face was full of vicissitudes, but a pair of big eyes were bright. He Meng was visibly emaciated, and his uniform was covered with mud, no different from the soldiers. "Haha, the scenery here is so beautiful, the river becomes gentle, like a jade belt. It's a pity that I don't know how to write poetry, otherwise I would really like to express it. He Meng couldn't help but sigh.

A staff officer was infected by this and said: "Deputy commander, when we cross the Yalong River, our march speed will be accelerated, and we will go straight to Luding County along the left bank of the Dadu River, and this section of the road will be relatively easy to walk." According to the information provided by the guide, the forward troops have been ordered to speed up. He Meng nodded and walked to the river, several big ropes crossed the river, and the officers and soldiers waded across the river with the big ropes. He Meng landed on the shore wet, and the guards took out a set of dry military uniforms, and He Meng waved his hand to indicate that it was okay.

The troops marched northeast at the southern foot of the Daxue Mountain, which ran north-south, approaching the Dadu River, and then continued northward along the left bank of the Dadu River. It has been 11 days of continuous marching, and according to He Meng's request, it will be a day late to reach Luding County. It's already very good, fighting with nature is cruel, He Meng can only accept the facts. The amount of water in the Dadu River is obviously much less than that of the Yalong River, but the valley of the Dadu River is more precipitous, although the riverbed is not wide, due to the huge drop, the flow speed of the river is more ferocious, and the roar like thunder can be heard for dozens of miles.

That night, around the campfire, the river crossing plan was discussed. An operational staff officer reported: "Deputy Commander, the Dadu River valley is steep, and there is no suitable place to cross the river. There is a ferry in Anshun Field, but if our 10,000 horses force the ferry from Anshun Field, it will be delayed for at least 3 days. In order to speed things up, the only way is to seize the Luding Bridge. However, according to the guide's statement, the Luding Bridge is a chain bridge with wooden planks on it. If the Qing army was on the right bank of the chain bridge, the attack would be very difficult. ”

"Order the forward troops to quickly control the left bank of Anshun Field, and then send a small force to quickly seize the Luding Bridge while the enemy is not aware of it." He Meng decisively gave the order. The night was the most covered, and the left bank of Anshun Field was successfully occupied, where about 50 Sichuan army green battalions guarded it. In the dark, the commander of the forward battalion is interrogating the prisoners of the Qing army. "Don't be afraid, we are the Northern Expeditionary Army, and we treat prisoners preferentially." The battalion commander said kindly. The general of the Qing army said with a puzzled face: "Northern Expeditionary Army, it is difficult that you are heavenly soldiers and generals!" ”

This guy didn't believe that the Northern Expeditionary Army would be here. The battalion commander said impatiently: "Don't be verbose, let me ask you how many people are guarding the Luding Bridge!" "Lord Hui, there are 100 people guarding the Luding Bridge, and 50 people on the left and right bridgeheads." The general replied quickly. "Is what you say true? I'll shoot you if you lie about the military. "My lord, the small sentence is true, I will vouch for it with my head!" "The battalion commander immediately ordered the forward company to open and demanded that the Luding Bridge be taken tomorrow morning." An hour after the departure of the forward company, the follow-up troops arrived, and the battalion commander immediately ordered the whole battalion to continue to follow.

In the city of Guangzhou, Pei Gejin took the letter from Deng Zixuan's hand and looked at it and said in surprise: "Commander, Leng Yi flew a dangerous chess, and such a bold military action actually cut first and then played. He Meng is going deep into the tiger's den, and it is possible that the whole army will be wiped out. Deng Zixuan looked very calm after reading the letter and said: "This can't be Leng Yifei's proposition, it must be He Meng's masterpiece." He Meng, this kid has two strokes, which can be called a big deal. Deng Zixuan didn't expect He Meng to have such courage, he knew that Leng Yifei was taking responsibility alone.

Pei Gejin was still worried: "Commander, I always feel unsteady!" Deng Zixuan knew in his heart that in the Long March of later generations, the Red Army was intercepted in front and pursued after the army, and in such a harsh environment, it could successfully achieve its military goals. And He Meng's conditions are N times better than them, it can be said that there is no problem with surprise, and whether he can pass the test will be an outlier. Deng Zixuan said: "It is a dangerous move, and it is also a good move." If Meishan is successfully occupied, the connection between the Qing army and Chengdu on the front line will be cut off, and it is very likely that the Qing army will completely collapse, and this risk is worth taking. ”

Deng Zixuan continued: "Tell Leng Yifei that the headquarters approves of their new combat Jihua." ordered Leng Yifei to feint to attack realistically, and instructed him to order Hadley to give up the battle to capture Neijiang, and directly insert into the middle of Meishan and Ziyang, and capture the reinforcements of the fighters to encircle and annihilate Ziyang. If there are a few battles of annihilation, I conclude that the Qing troops in Leshan, Neijiang, and even Yibin and Luzhou will collapse without a fight, and the situation below will be clear. In addition, the Qing army in Xikang is no longer important, if we take Luzhou and Yibin, the Qing army in Xikang will become a lone army. ”

Leng Yifei was overjoyed when he received the order from the headquarters, and ordered the 43rd Division Army Commander Lin to pull up another brigade to increase the intensity of the feint, and at the same time ordered Lin Xiong to send a small force to go deep into the enemy's rear to harass and fight. All of a sudden, the Northern Expeditionary Army launched another powerful offensive, which made the Qing army nervous again. The Qing army was completely attracted and thought that the Northern Expeditionary Army had increased its troops, so it launched a fierce offensive.