On the night of June 11, there were still scattered raindrops floating in the sky. As soon as Zhao Yong arrived at the temporary Chinese army camp set up in Guanjin, he learned that the forwards led by Zhang Yuan were attacking Tian Pan's troops.
Although Zhao Yong doesn't know the specific battle situation on the front line yet, from the news that has been coming in in the past two days, the Qi army under Tian Pan should have exceeded 30,000!
According to the original plan, Zhao Jun's joining forces should be on the Maiqiu line. However, the battlefield was changing rapidly, and the advance conflict between the enemy and ourselves was beyond his expectation.
Since then, the 30,000 Zhao army commanded by Fei Yi had no time to join the battlefield. Faced with such a huge base and such a disparity in size between the enemy and ourselves, the opponent was still a veteran general who was familiar with Zhao Jun's combat style.
The striker's defeat seemed to be doomed.
Zhao Yong couldn't help but regret for a moment. Perhaps he was not cautious enough in appointing the forward commander. Zhang Yuan's recklessness would most likely put the Zhao army into a deadlock in all aspects.
But the matter has come to this, and it is useless to complain.
Zhao Yong basically stayed up all night. He lay on the simple bed and tossed and turned, waiting aimlessly. It was too painful.
The slightest chance of luck lingered in my mind, maybe there would be a miracle. As long as we can get the support of Pang Nuan's main force, there is still room for change.
However, Zhao Yong also knew in his heart that when the war was going on, it would be difficult to provide timely support from dozens of miles apart!
Now he just hopes that the five thousand elite troops in the vanguard will not be wiped out.
Early on the next morning, before the military report from the front line had been delivered, an eunuch's announcement came from outside the house: "Your Majesty, the Queen Mother and Prince Yan want to see you."
The clan of Yan State went north together with Zhao Yong. Originally, Zhao Yong had included Yan in the decisive battle with Qi State. At this time, 'escorting' Prince Yan back to the country was also part of the plan.
But now all the plans are in chaos, and Zhao Yong, who is upset, is still in the mood to exchange friendly greetings with the other party. We can only deal with it for the time being.
In the afternoon, grain collected from various places arrived in Guanjin one after another, waiting to be transported across the river to the front line. And Zhao Yong finally waited for the battle report from the front line.
In an extremely simple private house with a tile roof, Zhao Yong's tanned face turned white and red at times, and his joy was involuntarily revealed.
The ministers accompanying the army on both sides circulated the report in their hands, with indescribable surprise in their eyes. All the ministers shouted: "God bless the Kingdom of Zhao."
Zhao Yong did not expect that Zhang Yuan's forward army would be victorious! With only more than 2,000 casualties, the five thousand elite soldiers achieved a record of defeating 10,000 leaders and surrendering 17,000. Even the Qi army's general Tian Pan was captured alive.
Zhao Yong's mood was extremely complicated at this time. The previous pessimism was completely gone the moment I saw the good news. The strong contrast left him speechless for a moment.
The Zhao army won a great victory in the first battle, and its morale must have waned over time. Originally, the Zhao army's middle army had insufficient strength, and it needed to rely on the restraint of Qin and Yan to deal with Kuang Zhang. However, now that Tian Pan's 30,000 Qi army has been completely lost, the enemy is outnumbered. The current situation of the widow was completely reversed with the victory in the first battle.
The news should have come two days ago. Now that Rao'an is on the front line, the main forces of the two armies have already met.
Zhao Yong suppressed his excitement and spoke slowly: "I have given orders to Da Sima to immediately lead his army to the north, join forces with Pang Nuan, capture Rao'an and Wudi, cut off the Qi army's southward path, and move as soon as possible A decisive battle with the Qi army!"
Niu Jian worshiped: "Da Sima's troops are still south of Maiqiu. Before Kuang Zhang's army reaches Rao'an, it may be difficult for Da Sima to come. If only Lord Wu Yang (Pang Nuan) has more than 50,000 people, it may be difficult to resist them." The pace of Qi’s army heading south.”
Zhao Yong was silent, what Niu Jian said was not lies.
Zhang Yuan made a sneak attack at night because Tian Pan was unprepared and the opponent was caught off guard. But now that Zhao Jun has completely exposed his intentions, Kuang Zhang must be prepared. Moreover, although the Qi army was defeated first, the main force was still outnumbered by Pang Nuan's troops.
Zhao Yong thought for a moment and said in a deep voice: "Although the Qi army is now in large numbers, it is already a trapped beast and is still fighting. The advantage lies with me. I might not be able to fight! And no matter what, I have to delay the Qi army's march south until Da Sima has crossed Lijin. River, our army will be able to launch a decisive battle with the Qi army with superior strength."
There are risks, but Zhao Yong has to take risks at this time. Otherwise, if Kuangzhang's remaining 70,000 to 80,000 troops cross the Lijin River, they will be connected with the local Qi army. At that time, it will be Qi's home field. Not to mention the Zhao army, even if it is added at that time, it will be Qi's home field. The three kingdoms of Wei, Han, and Qin may not have another chance to annihilate the main force of the Qi army.
The current situation of the war is entirely due to the Wei and Han coalition forces on the southern front blocking the openings at Chuidu and Qianqiu. If Kuang Zhang is allowed to go south and wait for the Qi army to join forces, Wei and Han will be damned if they don't run away by then. After all, they were fighting in Qi's homeland.
If it drags on, there will be too many variables. Enemies and allies can switch at any time. After all, the cooperation between the three Jins has never been close. Everything is based on interests. The current target is Qi State, also because of Zhao State's advance layout. and the Qin State; and once the outcome of the Danyang Battle between Qin and Chu is determined, it may affect the entire Chinese battlefield in an instant. Not to mention fishing in troubled waters, the Zhao State will most likely be the next to join forces. Object.
If there is no long-term concern, there must be immediate concern. Zhao Yong has decided that this opportunity must not be wasted. The risk at this time is completely worth it. Besides, there is also a Yan country, right?
"The Sword Comes"
...On the evening of the 12th, Zhao Yong first asked Niu Jian to lead the more than 10,000 cavalrymen who stayed in Guanjin to cross the river with the grain collected from various places to support the front line. This army was originally going to 'escort' the Yan clan back home, but now it seems that this is no longer necessary.
By the time Zhao Yong returned to the military camp, it was already getting dark.
In order to contact the four parties more quickly, the Chinese army was not in Guanjin City, but was temporarily recruited from a village near the Yellow River ferry. Although the farmers' houses are a bit crude, they are better than sleeping in tents.
The main room where Zhao Yong lived seemed to belong to a wealthy local family, but there was still a strange smell in the room. There is only one wooden window facing north in the whole house, which does not let in much light. The palace man had already lit candles in advance, and he was sitting on the couch. In front of him was the open and closed wooden door.
The rain outside has stopped, but the sky is still covered with dark clouds, and there is no moonlight.
After a while, a palace servant brought dinner, a pot of boiled vegetable stalks and a bowl of corn rice.
Zhao Yong put down the brief note in his hand and did not move quickly. He waved to Chen Zhong beside him and ordered: "The great order goes to invite Queen Yan and Prince Yan to have a meal with me."
