Warrior in Turbulent Han Dynasty Chapter 611: Waiting is the most grueling
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They rushed back and forth twice. From time to time, there was a shrill scream in the bushes and streams. After the last battle, the Khitan cavalry did not turn their horses, but went straight to the north.
Zhou Jun crossed the creek and gradually stopped the horse. Someone said, "I can't catch up."
The ten generals widened his eyes and let out a long hiss. He still has a "boom boom" in his heart now, everything that happened just now seems to be between his fingers, and he hasn't recovered yet... But the moments of the sword and the shadow of the sword appeared in front of him.
The ten generals listened to the fading horseshoes, then turned around and said: "Count the casualties and gains."
"I wounded five people and died one. Three Khitan people died." The lieutenant shouted.
The casualty ratio is doubled, the ten generals looked ugly, and said: "Fortunately, they won."
The lieutenant said: "If it weren't for Wang Shijiang's unwillingness to leave the wounded and lead his troops to death, the situation just now is very dangerous."
The ten generals said: "Cut down the head of the Khitan soldiers and take away the wounded soldiers and corpses. Send someone to report to the peak, where the conflict occurred and the actual situation."
"Take Ling!"
...Li Chuyun's right road camp is on the north side of Wenyu River. Military camps are placed on the river bank, surrounded by wooden fences, and simple arrow towers have been built in each camp. There is a long flowing water on the river, the water has been unblocked, and many floating bridges have been built on it.
A member of the generals walked into Li Chuyun's tent, clasped his fist and said: "The scouts in front come to report. They encountered the Liao Army Rangers for the first time and won the first level three. They have driven the Liao Army Rangers northward."
Li Chuyun hurriedly asked where he was. After a while, I asked Zhou Jun how many casualties were there?
The military commander’s voice was not as high as before, and he said: "Five people were injured, one person died...it was a terrible victory."
At this moment, Shi Yanchao, who was sitting at the bottom, hummed coldly: "As expected."
Li Chuyun waved his hand to let the military commander leave, thinking in his heart, Shi Yanchao fought head-on with the Liao army in Xinkou during the first battle of Jinyang (Chai Rong period). During the first Northern Expedition to Youzhou, he also acted The forward and the main cavalry of the Liao army fought head-on, at least some experience.
Li Chuyun can't care about seeing Shi Yanchao not pleasing to the eye now, and calmly said: "What's the opinion of General Shi?"
Shi Yanchao's attitude towards Li Chuyun seemed very useful, saying: "Small horse team clashes are more skilled in equestrian warfare. No matter how skillful the Zhoujun cavalry is, can it be compared to the barbarians who ride sheep on the grasslands all day? The horses produced by Zhongyuan Animal Husbandry, the same breed, are slightly inferior to the prairie horses. It’s no wonder that they can be cheap."
Shi Yanchao disapproved and said: "But General Li, don't be afraid..."
Li Chuyun looked upset, frowned and said: "When have I been afraid, and what am I afraid of?"
Shi Yanchao said: "Small stocks have suffered against us, but if thousands of cavalry fight, Zhou Jun cavalry will not fear the Liao army." He patted the plate armor on his chest, "Just this kind of armor, There is one fine cavalry man, and the equipment of the Liao army is not as good as ours. Moreover, the training of the Zhou army focuses on battle formation and rushing formation. In contrast, the Liao army horse team is relatively loose. Face-to-face confrontation, military discipline and battle formation are more important than martial arts, cavalry and infantry Same thing."
Li Chuyun nodded thoughtfully this time, behaving more modestly.
At this time, a member of the generals said: "The Liao army is near Shunzhou. Are we going to gather soldiers and horses for a decisive battle?"
Li Chuyun said: "No hurry."
He looked down at the picture on the chopping board, staring at a thick line that read Wenyu River for a while, then looked up, just in time to see the winding river outside the tent.
"Awaiting news from the secret guards, scouts, and the Privy Council will go to the right army to determine the number of Liao army." Li Chuyun said.
The main force of the Zhou army first went to the Youzhou area, and then surrounded the Youzhou Liao army in the city. Compared with the Liao army who came from Beijing, the Zhou army has the advantage of waiting for work. It can arrange spies and secret sentries in advance; both sides are cavalry, and there are mobile rangers everywhere. If you want to find out more detailed information on the other side temporarily, it is better. Difficult.
Li Chuyun said: "I guess the Liao army was eager to rescue Youzhou, and the main force went straight to Beikou (Gubeikou), but the battle was very important, and we couldn't just underestimate the enemy's advance. After we confirmed the deployment of its main force, First transfer the left road (Hantong Luoyan ring department) to the east, and the trend of echoing our department from north to south, and then launch a war with superior forces!"
The general said: "The Liao army has come from afar, now it’s attacking, and can take advantage of its exhaustion."
Li Chuyun shook his head and said: "The Liao army is approaching Shunzhou, but the heavy baggage must still be in the north. Now we are going straight to attack, and we can run as soon as we hit, which will not help. When Luo Yanhuan quickly attacks, we will turn around from my left. Two-way flanking, there will be fighters."
He immediately said: "Waiting with pen and ink, I will report this to your majesty."
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Outside Youzhou City, the roar of artillery made the table in front of Guo Shao shake. Fortunately, I live in a tent. If it is in a tiled house, the tiles may be shaken off the roof.
Guo Shao finished reading Li Chuyun's memo and asked the attendants around him to pass it to the generals.
The dispatching and daily affairs of the entire army are in charge of the "Youzhou Qianying Military Mansion". Almost all the reports and military orders are handled by the military mansion, so Wang Pu, Zuo You and others have already known it in advance.
At this moment, Wang Zhang, the commander of the Hu Ben army, read the memorial report and muttered: "The last general is humble and light, he is not as good as Li, but how can he feel that he is so strategizing, he still uses infantry The idea of using cavalry..."
Guo Shao didn't say a word.
Wang Pu said: "General Wang is reasonable, and General Li is a little cautious. However, the minister thinks that there is nothing wrong with General Li's actions in this situation.
In the early stage of this campaign, the purpose of the Great Zhou Army was to capture Youzhou City, and the key was also here; it was not the elimination of the first batch of reinforcements of the Liao Army. Li Chuyun would not be greedy for meritorious advances. As long as the strength and deterrence of the Dazhou cavalry were preserved, the Liao army's limited reinforcements would not be able to save Youzhou.
The Liao army is in the north of Shunzhou, and Li Chuyun and Luo Yanhuan are on the east side of Wenyu River on both sides of the ring. It was extremely difficult for the Liao army to break through the Wenyu River defense line. As soon as it approached the war, it would face two-sided attack from the superior forces of the Great Zhou; even if it broke through, it would fall into the encirclement of the Great Zhou army's various roads. "
Wang Pu glanced at Wang Zhang, and said: "The Central Plains fine soldiers still fight in the interior all the year round, while the Liao army is in the grassland. It is not as flexible and cunning as the Liao army. Why should we attack the strength of the other?" /
Guo Shao agreed. In his life philosophy, he really cannot follow the rhythm of others. He has to choose a regular rhythm and let his opponent follow his own footsteps. He immediately said: "I always value the opinions of the generals in the field ahead. If the frontline does not make obvious mistakes, let's try not to interfere with the judgments of all directions."
He urged the various ministries in Youzhou City to step up their attack on the city. At this time, Guo Shao was most concerned about attacking Youzhou City.
At dusk, Jingniang reported to the undercover agents in Shunzhou and Tanzhou that there was news of the Liao army, the number of which was roughly equal to the number of people dispatched to Beijing. Guo Shao used this to judge that the main force of the Liao army's reinforcements almost all took the Gubeikou road.
Sure enough, Li Chuyun also made such a judgment the next day. The letter requested the main force of Zuolu (Hantong Luoyan Ring Department) to cross the Wenyu River eastward, and copy the Shunzhou Liao army directly from the North Bread without stopping.
"Youzhou Qianying Military Mansion" effectively issued military orders, coordinated the movement of the various armies in an orderly manner, and a great battle was deployed. Zhou Jun’s command system has evolved and improved from Guo Shao’s messenger a few years ago. At this time, it has matured. From the written military order of the central staff, the establishment to the official verification and filing of the command, to the organization of the messenger, the military order extends in all directions. One hundred thousand troops form a controllable whole...
Of course, there are also weaknesses. Although Kuaima transmits military orders very quickly, it is not real-time information like radio after all. Compared with the extremely rapidly changing situation on the battlefield, it is too late to rely on the Chinese military to make decisions; therefore, Guo Shao gave The command of the general in front will be added with a sentence, which can be determined on the spot. To make up for the weakness of the command system.
Get down to Darayan Ring and lead the main force on the left to go north, and this battle has started. Because Luo Yanhuan will directly attack the flank of the Liao Army after exiting the Wenyu River!
Amid the roaring and noisy cannons, even people have to speak a little louder to hear clearly. Guo Shao rubbed his temples vigorously and stared at the big picture hanging above.
The battle between the two sides with a total of nearly 100,000 cavalry (real numbers) is about to break out! Guo Shao's attention could not help but shifted from the equally important siege battle to this upcoming cavalry battle.
Wang Pu said behind him: "The Liao army may run, and the horse soldiers are fighting. They will not be able to stop them if they run."
"Hmm." Guo Shao said. Holding a brush, drew three arrow arcs on the map.
If the Liao army escapes north, it will not affect the situation of the battle. However, if the Liao army is a decisive battle, it is actually not a disadvantage... The total cavalry force deployed by the Zhou army on the left and right sides is 53,000, and the cavalry force that can be used in the battle on the north bank of the Wenyu River is almost evenly matched with the Liao army reinforcements.
But the strategy last week, the army was in the upper hand. Li Chuyun and Luo Yanhuan were not far apart, and there was no possibility of being defeated by each. Once they got in contact with the enemy, they could quickly form a pincer.
Guo Shao feels confident about this battle at this time, but he is a little nervous.
Wang Pu's voice said again: "The Great Zhou Jun's chance of winning is still very high!"
Guo Shao said without looking back: "Wang Shijun makes sense."
But the process of waiting is still uncomfortable, and waiting is the most exhausting. A well-prepared event, but it is composed of countless details. When the result is not announced, Guo Shao will worry about which aspect will affect the overall situation if something goes wrong.
He turned and sat down in front of the rough wooden table.
The sound of "Boom..." in his ears shook his eardrums, and there was an unpleasant smell of gunpowder in the air; Guo Shao's brain was also buzzing|buzzing, he seemed to see it in the loud noise Ten thousand horses galloped and heard the loud roar of horses' hoofs.
This is not just an imagination. At this moment, Luo Yan's ring department is racing along the arrow on the map, and Li Chuyun's department is also going north to fight.
Guo Shao took a deep breath and sat motionless, unable to control his heart.
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