Chapter 18 Dispatch to Yizhou
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Due to the initial decision of Yangzhou, the purpose is to prevent the invasion of Jiangdu Yuwen Chengdu's father Yu Wenhua and the soldiers and horses, so there are 100,000 troops who have been guarding Jianye Town. Although there are 40,000 soldiers and horses rushing to Jingzhou to support www.biquge.info, this will make the entire Jingzhou less than 70,000 soldiers and horses, and nearly 30,000 will be assigned to guard various places to maintain law and order, and there are still 40,000 horses that can be sent to the battlefield. Far water can't save the near fire, and Jingzhou is a little dangerous.
Liu Sheng looked at the battle report, slapped the table, and scolded, "Liu Xian is still my uncle, and he actually disregarded his faith and murdered his own family. But to be reasonable, he is a horseman, where did he get the courage to dare to take 80,000 soldiers and horses to attack my Jingzhou, and read this battle report, and then there were people and horses to supplement. It is estimated that he can have 1120,000 men and horses. ”
Ximen Qingdao, "Tell the King of Chu that I heard that Zhao Yin, the former prime minister of the dynasty, and Zhao Wouji's father and son fled to Xichuan and were courteous to Liu Xian. Zhao Yin is now a military advisor under Liu Xian, and Zao Wou-Ki is a general. ”
Liu Sheng laughed after hearing this, "Zhao Yin became his military advisor, so it's not surprising." After laughing a few times, Liu Sheng's expression changed to seriousness, and Liu Sheng sighed and said, "Zhao Yin is quite strategic, if he hadn't been careless once, my second brother would be the emperor now." Generals, you say, how should our army, which is now less than 40,000 men and horses, deal with the enemy. ”
Some generals looked at each other, really not knowing what to do, after all, there were only 40,000 horses on their side, and many of them were newly recruited soldiers, and the other party was obviously prepared, or more than 100,000 horses, three times as many as on their side. Moreover, although reinforcements are coming to Jingzhou in a steady stream, they add up to only 80,000 horses, which is still less than the other party. With these two, it is clear which is stronger and which is weak.
Liu Sheng laughed, "What's the matter? Why don't you speak one by one, don't you usually see that you guys are quite able to speak, why are you dumb this time." ”
All the soldiers in the palace of the king of Chu did not speak and became extremely silent, and after a while, only the sound of very light footsteps was heard, and all the soldiers were immediately happy, Liu Sheng also smiled secretly, and saw Huang Xiaoqiang running in armor.
Huang Xiaoqiang immediately apologized, "Tell the King of Chu that the major events in the army are late and the ministers are guilty." ”
Liu Sheng said, "Eh, you got married yesterday, considering your newlyweds. So I informed the bottom and didn't tell you about it yet, but you still know. Who said that, stand up for me. ”
Naturally, no one came forward, and it is unknown who said it. Huang Xiaoqiang said, "Qi Chu King, the last general is willing to lead the remaining 40,000 horses to meet the enemy." ”
Liu Sheng's face was embarrassed, and he said, "Xiaoqiang, the other party has 80,000 elite soldiers, and there will be personnel to replenish one after another, and there may be 120,000 people and horses." And the most important point is that Liu Xian's men and horses attacked according to the route of Emperor Zhaolie's attack on Wu that year, and the progress along the way was the same as back then, like a bamboo. ”
Huang Xiaoqiang laughed, "King Chu, how can you grow the morale of others to destroy your own prestige, but it is only 120,000 horses, even if 200,000 horses come, I am not afraid." ”
Liu Sheng clapped his hands, "Okay, the general's words are enough to shame all of you." After hearing this, the rest of the soldiers lowered their heads one by one and did not speak, after all, they were instigated.
Liu Sheng looked at Ximen Qing on the side and said, "Aqing, why haven't you been talking." ”
Ximen Qingdao, "I'm thinking of a better way to break the enemy, because in this battle, our army will definitely win." ”
The rest of the soldiers were a little incredulous when they heard it, and said in their hearts, "Although the military division is calculated, but the disparity in the strength of this battle is huge, and the victory is a bit big?"
Liu Sheng asked everyone's questions, "Ah Qing, why do you say that our army will win?"
"The lord of Qiqi, the former king of Qin, the lord is loyal and righteous, and ordered General Huang to travel thousands of miles to lead the army to King Qin, Jiangdu. And that Liu Xian, in vain, was a royal descendant, but he did not move. Now he is still taking advantage of the fatigue of our army to raise an unrighteous army to attack my Jingzhou. Such a teacher is nameless, and it is a defeat. Bashu a place, adjacent to Tubo, Nanban and other places, although Liu Xian was kind to them, but these two barbarians have been captivating the border of Bashu and other places, Liu successively unstable, then raised troops to attack, for the second defeat also. Although Liu Xian's troops were numerous, the battle line was too long, and it was difficult to replenish military rations and equipment. Zhao Yin originally assisted King Zhao, but also had to be discredited by King Zhao and could not die well, although Zhao Yin is now Liu Xian's military advisor, but can not fully get Liu Xian's trust, the people below are not convinced by Zhao Yin, the top and bottom are not compatible, and the four defeats are also. Liu Xian's own strategy is limited, just a husband, and the following strategists are naturally controversial, Liu Xian is unsure for a while, and he will miss the opportunity, and these five defeats are also. Liu Xiangu has a reputation for fishing, and his generals are all wine bags and rice bags, and these six defeats are also. Liu Xian's six defeats contributed to the six victories of our army, so compared to this, my 40,000 horses were enough to break his 300,000 people. ”
Liu Sheng laughed, "Ah Qing, listening to your words is like drinking a jar of fine wine, fast, fast." ”
Ximen Qing's analysis was reasonable, and the rest of the generals were even more secretly convinced after hearing it. I couldn't help but praise, "That's a good point." ”
Liu Sheng stood up, "Huang Xiaoqiang obeys orders." ”
"The minister is here. ”
"This king ordered you to be the governor of our army, and lead 40,000 elite soldiers to the west to resist the enemy. ”
"The minister commanded. ”
When Huang Xiaoqiang returned to the house, the first thing he did was naturally to say goodbye to Ximen Xue. Touching Ximen Xue's side face, he said with some reluctance, "Lady, now that the military situation is urgent, I'm leaving." After all, the three armies are still waiting for me at the gate of the mansion. ”
Ximen Xue was also a little reluctant to give up Huang Xiaoqiang, but what could she do? she could only encourage Huang Xiaoqiang, "Xianggong, a good man has ambitions in the world, and this is also your responsibility, come back early." Ximen Xue took out another decorative jade ring and placed it on top of Huang Xiaoqiang's unicorn bow, "Xianggong, I don't know much about the bow, I just saw it in the book, this placement can be shockproof, and I don't know if Xianggong is satisfied." ”
Huang Xiaoqiang was moved in his heart, and couldn't help but grab Ximen Xue's hand, "Satisfied, my lady is naturally the best." "Ximen Xue gave Huang Xiaoqiang a cloak, a sword spike is a good item, this piece of jade is smooth and clear, you don't have to think about it, it's also excellent.
Ximen Xue's jade hand was held by Huang Xiaoqiang like this, and he was a little dizzy for a while, and he couldn't help but be shy for a while, and said shyly, "Xianggong." ”
Huang Xiaoqiang looked at Ximen Xue like this, and his heart was extremely happy. Regardless of whether there was anyone beside him, he hugged Ximen Xue and kissed him, and then said with a smile, "Lady, I'm leaving, don't think too much about me, I'll definitely come back early." ”
Huang Xiaoqiang took the bow and sword, went out of the mansion and got on the horse, and waved his hand, "Soldiers, go!"
Yiling, the terrain is dangerous, and it has been the place of life and death of soldiers since ancient times. Especially for Jingzhou, the terrain is flat, and there is no danger to defend along the way. As long as Bashu's army breaks through Yiling, then it will be unimpeded all the way, and Jingzhou will be broken. Huang Xiaoqiang naturally knew this, and ordered a rapid march day and night, and he must rush to Yiling as soon as possible.
At this time, the 40,000 army was temporarily resting, and for Huang Xiaoqiang to be so anxious, Bei Mingchen, who was with him, was a little puzzled, and asked, "General, Zigui City is a strong city, and now there are 15,000 people guarding Zigui City, which should be able to last for a long time." We shouldn't be in such a hurry. ”
Huang Xiaoqiang was a little angry, and replied, "The soldiers are fighting bloodily on the front line, but we said that there is no need to be in such a hurry, are you worthy of them like this? Moreover, if Zigui City is breached, we have one less barrier, and one more point of danger, so how can we be worthy of the king of Chu and the people behind us?"
"What the general said is that his subordinates are ashamed. ”
A soldier came running in a hurry, "Report... General Qiyu, Zi returned to the city. Zigui City. ”
"What's wrong with Ziguicheng? "Bei Ming Chendao.
"It is reported that Zigui City has been lost!"
As soon as the herald said this, Bei Mingchen was immediately a little surprised, very strange, looked at Huang Xiaoqiang, and said to himself, "It doesn't make sense, as long as they can't hold on, it will take half a month for Liu Xian's army's siege equipment to arrive." In this way, it is impossible for Liu Xian to attack rashly, and Ziguicheng will definitely be able to defend it for more than half a month. ”
Huang Xiaoqiang knew that it was Dongfang Wuxian who guarded Zigui's return to the city, although it was also called Wuji, but he had no strategy, his martial arts were poor, he was completely a wine bag and a rice bag, and he was easy to do things impulsively. It is also because he is the eldest son of the Dongfang family and the brother-in-law of the king of Chu that he can guard Zigui, after all, as long as he guards Zigui City, it is a great achievement. However, the herald is just a herald and does not understand the details.
Huang Xiaoqiang guessed it, and naturally it was not easy to explain anything, so he immediately ordered, "All the soldiers listened to the order and hurried to Yiling City." ”
Some soldiers have some complaints in their hearts, but the military order is like a mountain, and thinking that Huang Xiaoqiang is the god of war of the Chu army, Huang Xiaoqiang always has his reason for arranging this. Beat his body and continue to march.
The hard work paid off, Huang Xiaoqiang and others entered Yiling before the defeated army that returned from Zigui, and the army immediately garrisoned and built fortifications. Subsequently, the defeated army also slowly entered Yiling City.
Huang Xiaoqiang looked at this Dongfang Wuxian and was very angry in his heart, and asked, "General Dongfang, why did you lose so badly in this battle?" ”
That Dongfang Wuxian also seemed to feel a sullen feeling in his heart, but he just looked at Huang Xiaoqiang lightly and did not speak.
Huang Xiaoqiang said with a hint of teasing, "Yo, the general of the defeated army, his temper is quite big." ”
Dongfang Wuxian still looked at Huang Xiaoqiang, and his handsome face was a little swollen.
A soldier beside Dongfang Wuxian also felt sorry for him when he saw his general getting angry, but there was no way, defeat was defeat.
Huang Xiaoqiang looked at Dongfang without a trace and asked the soldier. "Come, tell me how this battle failed. Word by word, all tell me that if I fall a little, military law will deal with it. ”
The soldier looked at Dongfang Wuxi, sighed, and returned, "In this battle, our army originally considered the huge gap between the number of enemies and us, but instead chose to stick to Zigui City. So it was three days. After that, Liu Xian's army saw that our army was hanging a free battle card, and they kept insulting under the city. At this, the soldier bowed his head and said nothing.
Huang Xiaoqiang had already guessed the situation behind, naturally this Dongfang was unruly and unruly, and he couldn't bear the insult, so he went out of the city to face the battle without permission.
Sure enough, the soldier pondered for a moment, and then under Dongfang Wuxi's eyes, he continued, "Because the Shu army's words are really filthy and ugly under the city, they finally insulted the king of Chu and the princess of Chu. The Eastern General couldn't stand it anymore, so he led his troops to attack. The soldiers also endured a lot of anger, and more than half of the men rushed out. As a result, he was ambushed, and although thousands of enemies were killed, the enemy army was unavoidable. After that, our army was unable to support itself and gradually lost its strength. The enemy then took the opportunity to capture Zigui City. ”
Huang Xiaoqiang thought in his heart, "After all, there is a huge disparity between the enemy and me, and besides, this Dongfang Traceless is also for the dignity of the lord anyway, don't look at the monk's face, look at the Buddha's face, besides, which one hasn't lost the battle yet." So he asked lightly, "Let's say, how many men and horses were lost in the battle of Zigui City?"
The soldiers were spitting and spitting, "The loss of soldiers is no less than 10,000 people." ”
Huang Xiaoqiang's tone suddenly became heavier, "That is, almost the entire army has been wiped out." ”
The soldier said, "Yes, yes." ”
Huang Xiaoqiang smiled, "General Dongfang, what do you have to say about this?"
Dongfang Wuxian suffered a defeat, and he was originally angry, but at this moment, Huang Xiaoqiang said to him playfully like this, Dongfang Wuxian also had a temper, and retorted, "General, I'm all for the sake of the lord, okay? If you were defending Zigui City, you would not be able to bear it and rush out, do you know how ugly their scolding is?"
If Huang Xiaoqiang wants to win this battle, then he must establish a higher military prestige, so naturally he must first cut on Dongfang Wuxi. "No matter how ugly the scolding is, you went out of the city without permission, and the whole army was wiped out, causing our army to lose more than ten walled cities, and Ziguijian City was also lost, what crime should you be guilty of?"
Although Dongfang Wuxian is a wine bag and a rice bag, no matter what, he is also a soldier, and he consciously takes a loss, and returns, "He should be dismissed and beaten with eighty military sticks." ”
Huang Xiaoqiang nodded, "It's okay, even if you abide by the military rules, come on, pull it down, and beat the eighty military sticks." ”
Huang Xiaoqiang's orders were very calm, without any expression on his face. It seems that in his opinion, he doesn't care about the identity of this Oriental Traceless at all.
Suddenly, many generals came forward to intercede, including Huang Xiaoqiang's junior brother Yin Bupo. Someone pleaded, "General, at this time, the army is pressing, how about writing down the sins of General Dongfang first?"
Yin Bupo also persuaded, "Yes, General, this is the time to employ people, please write it down first." Moreover. Yin Bupo did not continue.
Huang Xiaoqiang smiled, "Besides, General Dongfang is still the brother-in-law of the lord, right?"
Yin Bupo and other generals did not refute.
Huang Xiaoqiang said, "Hmph, the general will be outside, and the king's order will not be affected." In my barracks, there are only military orders, only soldiers, and whoever makes a mistake will be punished. Come. Huang Xiaoqiang's voice was a little louder.
Immediately, several soldiers received orders outside the barracks.