The Grandmaster Strategist Chapter 15: Lou Chuan Yexue

At the beginning, Can Tame Jing rides in the middle of Shu, the secret is not known, Yong Jun Cui and Dong Bu joined together to attack Shouchun, Shi Guan perseveres, Can Mi ordered Jing Qi ride to sneak to Huaixi, on the 21st, Yong The army furiously attacked and weary, and at noon, the Nanchu elite cavalry protruded, and the Yong army broke through the city. After the Yong army broke with Dongshan, Cui Jue broke through, but lost 45 out of ten.

Dong Shan, a native of Tianshui, Longxi, has few parents, is brave and relentless, and is evil by his relatives. He joined the army. He first served as a general of the Qi Dynasty. He was transferred to Xuzhou for five years in the Longsheng period. In the seventh year of Longsheng, he was ordered to enter Huaixi, take the bell away, attack Shouchun, and Shouchun was defeated. After Dongmou asked to be dismissed, he was trapped by the Southern Chu army. At that time, the Chu army wanted to surrender, so he chose his words. Lu Yun and Shi Yujin fought with each other, Lu and Shizhen smashed Dongshan, and the Yong army surrendered.

——"Zi Zhi Tong Jian Yong Ji San"

On the night of November 21st, Guazhou, Jingkou, the fog was hanging over the river, Lu Can stood on the boat, looking at the surging river. Behind him, the navy of Jiujiang Camp was ready to use this Opportunity to cross the river for a sneak attack, and confronted the Yong Army for more than 20 days. Although Lu Can was calm on the surface, he was uneasy in his heart.

He is not worried about Pei Yun on the other side. Although the Yong army on the other side has nearly 100,000 people, the navy has only more than 20,000 men and less than 1,000 boats. With such a strength, he wants to cross the river to capture Jingkoushu. Impossible, of course, even if he intends to retake Yangzhou, it is difficult to succeed with 50,000 navy troops. At the Guazhou ferry, the two armies have no necessary chance of winning. This is also the reason why the two armies have not taken the initiative to challenge these days. It's just that Pei Yun can be safe, but he is concerned about several battles, whether Huaixi can win according to his plan, whether Xiangfan can be as stable as Mount Tai, and whether Jia Mengguan can be safe and sound. Among them, the most important thing is the Battle of Huaixi. If Huaixi is defeated, since Huainan does not belong to Southern Chu, the Yong Army can easily cut off the connection between Xiangfan and Jiangling. In this way, Jingxiang is isolated. In the lower reaches of the Yangtze River, the Yongjun army can approach the Yangtze River. Except for the Yangtze River, there is no buffer room. At that time, it is Sun Wu who regenerates, and it is impossible to save the overall situation.

After getting the trends of the Yong army and the deployment of troops, Lu Can can see that the importance of Huaixi is also known to the Yong army. Both Shuzhong and Xiangyang are attacking with generals. This is to contain the two places. , Do not make them clones, otherwise the two places are easy to defend and difficult to attack, and the Nanchu generals responsible for defense are not ordinary, if the Yong army really attacked one place, at least the strength of the troops should be doubled. The situation in Huaidong was eroded, and Pei Yun went straight ahead. Originally, the Yong army could use this place as a breakthrough, but presumably Emperor Yong also saw that the Huaidong water network was more and more conducive to the offensive and defense of the Southern Chu army. Recklessly advance, even deliberately lure himself into the quagmire of the Huaidong competition. Therefore, for the Yong army, the real goal was Huaixi. Although the real goal of the Yong army was covered up with the offensive of the three-way army, Bing Feng knew only Shouchun.

Although Lu Can sees this, he is helpless. If Yu Mian and Rong Yuan relax a little, it is extremely possible for the Yong army to take advantage of the situation to attack. If Jingkou does not guard against it, Pei Yun will definitely cross the river. Taking Jianye, once the 100,000 Yongjun stepped across the river, with the strength of the Jianye Forbidden Army, there is no fear of repeating the past. Therefore, even with Lu Can’s ability, he can only watch the Yong army take Huaixi. If the Yong army sends a heavy army to attack Huaixi, then Lu Can can do nothing. However, Li Zhi did not send a general to supervise Huai because of the pervasive heart of underestimating the enemy. In the west, it was just that Changsun Ji and Pei Yun sent troops to form a coalition to attack Shouchun. This time, Lu Can had the opportunity to turn defeat into victory.

In order to win the victory of Huaixi, Lu Can can say that he exhausted all his energy. Although Shiguan, the master of Huaixi, is not a wizard, he is tough and calm and trustworthy. In order to confuse the Yong army, he will not let the Yong army send out. But the single-handed general attacked Huaixi, Lu Can deliberately "neglected" the Shouchun battle and never sent reinforcements to rescue Huaixi. Then he did not spare his son's life, and let Lu Yun go to Shouchun to assist Shi Guan. This was really a very dangerous thing. If something was wrong, even if the Huaixi triumphed, Lu Yun's life would be ruined in Shouchun. But if you don't do this, you will not be able to stabilize the hearts of the Shouchun army and the people, and you will not be able to drag the Yong army to the point of exhaustion. Finally, Lu Can mobilized the Feiqi Camp, which had always been in the snow.

South Chu does not attach importance to cavalry. This is because of the limited terrain and the lack of confidence in the north since the founding of the country. Therefore, in the war with Dayong, the South Chu has always been weak, so that it has become a vassal. This situation changed when the German Prince Zhao Jue took the lead. Zhao Jue was heartbroken about the military disadvantages of Nan Chu. At his insistence, Nan Chu finally had his own cavalry. With less than 20,000 cavalry, Zhao Jue stopped Dayong’s iron hoof from going south and broke through the middle of Shu. , King Li Xian of Qi attacked Xiangyang twice, and it was this cavalry that cooperated with the defenders in the city to attack in order to win the final victory. However, after the death of the Prince of Germany, the Nanchu monarchs and ministers who were hit hard and humiliated, not only did not have the courage to seek revenge, but the appeasement power rose up. At that time, the official Lu Xin of Zhenyuan, who was in charge of the military affairs of the Prince of Germany, was born in the navy. The cavalry didn't pay much attention, so instead of being expanded, this cavalry was gradually weakened. If it were not for the struggle of the old department of the Prince of Germany, I am afraid it would be difficult to maintain the Xiangyang cavalry establishment.

After Lu Can inherited the position of general, he decided to re-develop cavalry, but under the obstruction of Shang Weijun and others, Jiang Xia cavalry camp had just three thousand people, so he could no longer have the support of the court, even courtiers. In the offensive, Lu Can was accused of spending military expenses and raising useless cavalry, and some even accused Lu Can of deliberately training his direct line by training the new army. Of course, Lu Can still couldn't fight against Shang Weijun, and had to give up his plan to establish a riding camp. However, Lu Can did not give up. After he achieved the victory at Jiameng Pass, he secretly trained a cavalry camp in Shu. Yu Myanmar respected Lu Can very much, and he obeyed his orders. Lu Can’s power in the southern Chu army could almost It covers the sky with one hand, and there are many in Shu, so the existence of this cavalry camp is not only ignorant of the Great Spy, but also the Southern Chu court.

The horses were obtained from three main sources: when the riding camp established by the Prince of Germany was eliminated, the army horses that had been dismantled were secretly sent to Shuzhong to build a horse farm by Lu Can; the North Han war horses were smuggled from the sea. Not ideal, Dayong is very powerful in the East China Sea, shipping is very difficult, the horses are difficult to support, and they have to travel thousands of miles to the middle of Shu, but many excellent stallions in the middle of the Shu race enter from this route. However, after the fall of the Northern Han Dynasty, this route was basically useless; in addition, Lu Can even sent his cronies to Tubo to buy horses. Thanks to Lu Can's painstaking efforts, there are finally nine thousand cavalrymen in the Feiqi Camp today.

The cavalry selection is based on various opportunities that Lu Can selects from the Southern Chu Army. Some of the generals trained are the surrender generals in Shu, and some are the old troops of the Prince of Germany. How did the prince’s old army get to the middle of Shu? This is because of Rong Yuan, the lord of Xiangyang. Rong Yuan is a little outstanding, but his heart is not broad enough. After he took over as the general of Xiangyang, he squeezed out some generals who had never fit. When he went out, Lu Xin, the governor of Nanchu Military Affairs, was unwilling to offend him, so he secretly placed these generals, many of whom were cavalry generals. Later, they were persuaded by Lu Can to train in a cavalry camp.

After ten years of gathering, Lu Can finally mastered an elite cavalryman, unknown, and this cavalryman became the key to Nan Chu's victory. Before the Battle of Huaixi began, Lu Can had secretly ordered this cavalry to sneak into Jiangling. Although the roads of Shu were difficult, the Spy of the Yongjun Army had good ears, but from the middle of Shu to Jiangxia, the Lu family operated for many years, and then used the Jiangxia cavalry camp. Taking cover, this cavalry finally arrived in Jiangling silently. After the battle of Huaixi became fierce, the cavalry took advantage of the chaos and arrived in Shouchun. Taking advantage of the night, the horse hoof was wrapped with thick cloth, the man was wearing a medallion, the horse picked the bell, and quietly arrived under Shouchun, hiding and waiting for the opportunity to attack. However, under the exhaustion of the Yong army, they were worried that the South Chu army would attack the camp, so they did not send scouts to investigate the military situation at night. In this way, Feiqi Camp gave the Yong army a heavy blow and achieved a great victory in Huaixi.

Of course, Lu Can has not received the Huaixi military report at this moment. Naturally, he does not know that he has succeeded, but he has already made up his mind that no matter what the battle of Huaixi, he will launch a decisive battle today. If Huaixi wins, he is the best. If Huaixi loses, then he should win a victory in Huaidong as soon as possible and retake Yangzhou to cover Jingkou and Jianye. As for how to respond to the two battlefields in Huaixi and Huaidong, he has entrusted it to Yang Xiu, who has been in control of the overall situation in Jiangxia Camp this time.

The fog is getting thicker and thicker, and you can hardly see your fingers. Lu Can sighed lightly and said: "Strike."

Following Lu Can's order, the Nanchu navy marched to the opposite shore, and the battle of the seventh year of Longsheng to decide the final victory and defeat kicked off.

Guazhou, in the dry village of the Yong Army, Pei Yun had already fallen asleep. Although the fog locked the cold river tonight, the passive defense of the Southern Chu Army on the other side for many days made him a little slack, although he made the Yong Army patrol sergeant carefully Pay attention to the movement on the river, but Pei Yun did not expect that the Southern Chu Army would attack in a big way today.

So it was not until the South Chu water army reached the edge of the Yongjun water village that they were discovered by the Yong army sentry. Suddenly, the water village and dry village golden drums sounded together, and the Yong army was also well-trained and went out to meet the enemy. The fog was filled, and the shore was also white. Only the shouts of killing by the Southern Chu army and the blazing fire from the camp lit by the Southern Chu army rocket were heard.

The fire light dissipated part of the fog. At this time, Pei Yun, who was already in battle, ordered all the Yong army to light the torch. Although the light of the torch became the best target for the Southern Chu army, it was quickly stabilized under the protection of the Yong army. After staying in the battle, Guazhou was brightly lit up and down, and the fog on the river bank was dispelled by 60% to 70%, but the river was still foggy, and the Yong army could be said to be passively beaten. Pei Yun had to order to strictly guard the Hanzhai water village. Order the three armies to fight back with bows and arrows. Fighting hard in the middle of the night, at dawn, the Yong Army had repelled several attempts by the Southern Chu Army, but there was a mess in the water village, and Pei Yun's heart was full of anger.

After daybreak, the fog gradually dissipated, and it was possible to see the warships of the Southern Chu Army clearly. This look shocked Pei Yun's heart. He saw more than 2,000 boats and boats in the river. The exchanges are like flying, it seems that the fog can't hinder their progress at all. It's rare that the Chu army would be willing to fight. Pei Yun ordered the Yongshui Army to go out to meet the enemy. Of course, because the Yongshui Army had only more than a thousand boats and 20,000 people, Pei Yun ordered that he could not cross the river, and it was best to move south. The Chu Shui Army led to the river and asked the Yong Army on the shore to help with bows and arrows.

Suddenly, the boats in the river rammed into each other, and the two armies started a fierce water battle. Over the years, the navy of the Yong Army has also fought fiercely in the Jianghuai River, and the level of elite is not diminished by the navy of the South Chu. Big and familiar with hydrology, the battle situation quickly tilted towards the South Chu side. Upon seeing this, Pei Yun ordered his navy to temporarily retreat to the water village. Sure enough, under the threat of the Yong army on the shore, the Nanchu navy did not continue to attack, but returned to the south bank.

After noon, the Nanchu navy, who had eaten and drank enough, and regained energy after a rest, attacked again. The battle was cemented. The South Chu navy could not attack Guazhou, and the Da Yong navy could not cross the river. Standing on the edge of the river, Pei Yun looked at Lu Can, who was waving in the wind in the heart of the river, and his heart became more disturbed. At the end of the day, the water battle became more and more fierce. The Southern Chu Army released many small warships. The bows of those warships were covered with fine iron. Under collision, the warships of the Yong army could be severely damaged. These small warships were in the south. Under the cover of the Chu army's warships, they bite the warships of the Yong army like a pack of wolves. From time to time, they saw the warships of the two armies submerged in the river. The soldiers who fell into the water were almost impossible to be rescued because of the enemy's arrows. Yahui shot through their bodies mercilessly, the river was stained with blood, and the wreckage of the warship drifted eastward along the river. Dayong's navy had already given up the possibility of victory, but defended the water village tightly, preventing the Southern Chu army from breaking into the village. The Southern Chu Army was a little helpless before the water village. Although the Yong Army's foot cavalry could not fight in water, it was still possible to shoot arrows in the water village. Seeing that the battle can only continue in this stalemate, Pei Yun breathed a sigh of relief. He had no intention of defeating the Nanchu navy. He was not surprised by this result. As long as the Nanchu navy could not board Guazhou, the situation would not happen. What changes.

At the end of the Shen period, the setting sun was like blood, the clouds were densely covered, and the cold wind gradually became bitter, but the Southern Chu army was more and more brave in the war, and there was no plan to retreat. Pei Yun felt uneasy. At this moment, on the ship of Jiangxin Tower, Lu Can received a military report and closed the military report. Lu Can’s eyes showed a brilliant light, and he said loudly: "All monarchs, the victory of Huaixi, our army is making a big break. The army, beheaded nearly 30,000, captured the Yong army 4,000 people, and the enemy commander Dong Shan.” Everyone on the boat heard loudly cheering, and the voice became louder and louder. The news spread throughout the south as if it had grown wings. Almost all the soldiers of the Chu Shui Army cheered and rushed towards the Yongjun Water Village. They followed each other, and the encouragement of Huaixi's victory made them regardless of life and death. Their cheers confuses the Yong Army generals, but they can only resist the attack of the Southern Chu Army stubbornly. After half an hour, the glowing clouds became thicker, the setting sun was hard to see, and the world was dim. After a day of hard fighting, the offensive of the Southern Chu Army gradually weakened, and the Yong Army was refreshed, knowing that as long as it repels this time Offensive, today's battle should be over.

Unexpectedly, at this moment, cheers came from the Southern Chu army again, and the Yong army was in shock. Looking around, a Yong army sergeant suddenly pointed to the west and shouted: "The enemy has reinforcements." All the people looked to the west, and saw that at the junction of Tianshui, the boat and boats that covered the river were coming towards Guazhou. The news of the arrival of the South Chu reinforcements spread quickly like a cold wind, and the generals of the Yong army looked at them. The boats were getting closer and closer, and the faces of the South Chu sergeants standing above could be seen clearly, but the flag on the boat was blown by the wind. Had to hunt and dance, and could not see the writing on it. However, it became clear to Pei Yun that apart from Jiangxia Daying, there might be such a huge navy in Nanchu. To fight or not to fight, Pei Yun's eyes flashed with determination, and he said loudly: "Ready to fight!"

At the time when night fell, Jiangxia Camp rushed to Guazhou, and began a fierce attack on the water and land Dazhai of the Yong Army. The addition of new forces plunged the destiny of the Yong Army into unknowable darkness. At this moment, it has accumulated a day’s worth Power, the flying snow finally fell to the big river, snowy night and cold river, boats and sterns, blood of war, and painted them into the most beautiful pictures~IndoMTL.com~When Lu Can was standing on the boat, looking at the retreating Yong Jun finally showed a relieved smile and couldn't help but look at the Huaixi Army Newspaper in his hand. After the documents, there was clearly a private letter from Shi Guan with this text written on it.

"The major general took the lead, fought bravely, and won the hearts of the Huaixi army and people, and joined Xiu'er to slay Dongshan. Although he was quite young, he was in danger of accidents, but the general has sons like dragons and tigers. It is the fortune of Nanchu and Lu's."

In the early morning of November 22nd, the Huai Dong Yong Army was finally defeated across the board. After Pei Yun led the Baiyi Battalion to break himself, the Southern Chu Army regained Yangzhou. However, the situation in Huaidong has not changed for the better. Luo Louzhen’s tyranny in Huaidong made the civilians in Huaidong lack trust in Nanchu, so Pei Yun was able to retreat to Chuzhou and Sizhou. The army recovered, but the Yong army still controlled the forefront of the invasion of Huaidong. Although Nanchu had two great victories, his troops suffered heavy losses, so Lu Can had to keep the generals to defend Yangzhou and control the Guangling Mausoleum, which became a confrontation between the two armies in Huaidong. In Huaixi, although the Southern Chu Army took the opportunity to regain Zhongli, Cui Jue retreated to Suzhou, Huaixi's military was insufficient to further threaten Xuzhou.

In the 7th year of the Great Yong's Southern Expedition, both sides lost more than 100,000 soldiers. It can be said that it was a tie. The Southern Chu triumphed, the Yong Army defeated, and the major cities of Huaidong, Chuzhou and Sizhou, fell. The Yong army had the upper hand, but Pei Yun was confined to the Huaidong battlefield. The Huaixi army in the South Chu State could invade Suzhou and Xuzhou controlled by the Da Yong at any time. Here again, the South Chu had the upper hand. The greatest benefit from this battle was the great general of Southern Chu, Lu Can, who regained his military power in Huaidong. The two great victories in Huaixi and Guazhou made Lu Can’s reputation soaring. Since then, the Southern Chu military has only one voice. With time, it will not be difficult to stabilize Jianghuai, and then there will be no hope for Da Yong's southern conquest, and the world will soon fall into a deadlock of the division of the north and the south.