War is dynamic and chaotic.
Only by continuously making rational and correct responses can it be possible to improve fault tolerance from a macro perspective and make the command system, like logistics, troops, morale, and climate, the real winner.
Of course, the outcome of such a large-scale battle will ultimately be determined by a decisive battle of the main force or the victory or defeat of a strategic location.
At this moment, Cheng Yaojin traveled westward overnight and went to Fushan Road to attack by force. It looked like a force attack, but in fact there were not many people. The purpose is to attract Xiao Yi's troops to support, so that Li Huaian can quickly capture Yicheng.
Taking Yicheng means cutting off the road to the south of Linfen County, taking the first city and swallowing up part of Xiao Yi's troops.
When Xiao Yi calms down, they can stage an ambush in Yicheng.
In short, don't confront Xiao Yi head-on from the beginning.
After Cheng Yaojin left, Li Huaian did not delay. He immediately led the army westward via the ancient road east of Yicheng, and then arrived at the position ten miles east of Yicheng in just one day. He sent out scouts to explore the situation and silently calculated Cheng Yao's situation. King's journey and offensive.
On Fushan Road and Yicheng Road, there are scouts from both Xiao Yi and Li Huaian. These scouts sometimes meet, and then it depends on their own strength and luck. The stronger they are, the more likely they will survive.
The role of scouts in this era is very powerful, because they can quickly detect some of the enemy's movements, and can also grasp the general situation of the battle.
Xiao Yi did not use the Longwu Army's scouts. Those of them would die if they went out, and they might even become deserters directly.
The three armies are actually now firmly controlled by Xiao Yi, and have begun to slowly divide and regroup together with the local Xiang Army soldiers.
It can be regarded as a temporary physical examination, and a reorganization was carried out according to the physical condition and comprehensive situation of each soldier.
Xiao Yi brought two subordinates this time. One was Han Shizhong, Minister of the Ministry of War, who also served as the general of the Longwu Army. The other was recommended by Yue Shan and was one of his disciples, Di Qing, the pioneer captain of the Longwei Army.
"There is an enemy situation on Fushan Road." That afternoon, Xiao Yi, dressed in military uniform, was sitting in the Linfen County Government Office. This place had temporarily become his command post. He was somewhat surprised to see the battle report sent by Di Qing.
"Li Thief finally sent out troops, but they marched from Fushan Road in the north. After fighting, Di Qing found that the opponent should be a vanguard army with about 10,000 troops. This may not be true, or it may be that the opponent is pretending. "
"Your Highness." Xu Yuanshu, the marching commander wearing a cowhide belt at the side, took the initiative to speak. "I have heard that Li Huai'an, the eldest son of Thief Li, is also a man who is well versed in the art of war and strategy. In his early years, he fought against the Mongol and Yuan barbarians who invaded Jinyang from the south. The battle report of that battle also described Li Huaian's strategic methods. .”
"At that time, he used the strategy of seducing the east and attacking the west, catching Meng Yuan off guard. Finally, he took advantage of the opportunity and defeated Meng Yuan's central army, causing the Meng Yuan rebel army to fail in its southward march."
Xiao Yi thought thoughtfully and said: "You mean, Li Huaian may be repeating his old tricks this time, and once again making an attack in the east and attacking in the west, his target may be Yicheng?"
"There are such considerations, but it may not be just Yicheng. It may be true or false. It may also be Fushan Road." Xu Yuanshu responded calmly.
Xiao Yi nodded but said nothing.
Although Xu Yuanshu said it, he didn't say it, but it was also a reminder that Li Huaian's initiative would not be so simple.
Either they repeat their old tricks and attack Yicheng secretly.
Or it's just a lie, and really wants to take down Fushan Road.
As a counselor, Xu Yuanshu naturally had to fulfill his duties and reminded Xiao Yi that Li Huaian was most likely to send troops.
In case Xiao Yi didn't think of it or was negligent.
"In other words." Xiao Yi responded seriously. "If Li Huaian is desperate and insists on attacking Fushan Road, is he actually unstoppable?"
Xu Yuanshu replied sincerely: "There are ten thousand soldiers of the Wuwei Army, Jinwu Guards and Xiang Army led by Di Qing. Among them, there are 6,000 Wuwei Army and Jinwu Guards. These people..."
But after he finished speaking, he was not sure yet, so he added one more sentence. "Di Qing is a disciple of Yong'an County Prince. He is brave and resourceful. The day before yesterday, he even set up a ring in the army and beat him so that no one dared to go up. This can be regarded as establishing his prestige."
Xiao Yi took a breath.
Di Qing was actually leading an army for the first time, and Yue Shan had nothing to say about his disciples' teachings.
They studied with Yue Hongling and practiced together in the Longwei Army camp.
When Yue Shan accepted disciples, he did not do so casually. He always had strict tests, and more importantly, talent.
can only say.
It must not be easy for Yue Shan to become the military god of Daqian and to be able to dominate the world.
Several of the disciples he was interested in, and whom Xiao Yi knew, were all famous generals in history that he was familiar with.
Di Qing is also one of them.
There is no need to say anything about what he was like in history.
But now, Di Qing is leading troops for the first time. People like Xu Yuanshu actually don't have much confidence in him. Compared with Han Shizhong, he is definitely inferior.
Xiao Yi knew Di Qing's ability, but it was difficult to say whether Di Qing was stronger or weaker than Shang Cheng Yaojin, and Li Huaian's purpose was unknown so far, so he thought for a while and asked: "What's going on with General Yue?" speak?"
Xu Yuanshu cupped his hands and said: "General Yue also said that Li Thief has withdrawn the main force, she has also reorganized the Yulin Army, and can go out of the city to fight at any time."
Xiao Yi touched the three-pointed two-edged knife in his hand, then nodded, and in the silence, decided on a way to deal with it.
"Whether it is Fushan Road or Yicheng, the final outcome of the war will still be determined by a tough and upright battle."
"Tell Di Qing and Han Shizhong that if they can keep it, they will keep it. If they can't, they will retreat."
"Guhui is waiting for Li Huaian in Linfen County!"
Xu Yuanshu cupped his hands and said: "Here!"
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"There has been a fight over Cheng Yaojin's side. I didn't expect that there are still capable people under Xiao Yi."
At a mountain pass east of Yicheng, Li Huaian was sitting on a hill, looking at the battle report in his hand, and couldn't help but sigh in his heart.
Cheng Yaojin's original intention was to attack Fushan Road by surprise, but he was discovered in the end. The two sides quickly launched a charge. With Cheng Yaojin's force and the light cavalry he led, which were also the elite in Li Huaian's hands, with such strength, Against the enemy troops on Fushan Road, it can have some effect.
But now it seems that this effect is not very good, or in other words, it has the effect Li Huaian expected.
He felt that he still didn't know much about Xiao Yi's personal expedition.
So much so that now he has been waiting for more than two hours on the east side of Yicheng. Tens of thousands of troops are stationed here, and the enemy has been sending out scouts. He will soon be unable to hide it.
At this time, the army coach Li Huaian was still sitting on the original hill, looking at the battle report in his hand, and no one around him dared to disturb him easily.
In other words, Li Huaian led his army south this time. The actual strength was about 80,000, of which the elite soldiers were barely 40,000, and there were 10,000 to 20,000 militiamen as supplementary troops, which were regarded as archers and auxiliary troops.
The four armies from the east, west, south and north were Qin Shubao, Cheng Yaojin, Yuchi Gong and himself.
This is the most powerful army the Li family has raised over the years.
This is also where the Li family’s confidence lies.
Of course, there are still 60,000 troops who are actually still in Jinyang, guarding Meng Yuan and Dai Jin to prevent them from stealing their homes.
Although the three kingdoms of Meng Yuan, Dajin and Beiyan were fighting in the north, if they got some news from the pass, they would definitely put aside the fighting temporarily and take the opportunity to go south.
It is also possible that Dajin, under the pressure of Meng Yuan and Bei Yan, directly led his troops southward, broke through the pass, and avoided the armies of Meng Yuan and Bei Yan, thus preserving his country Zuo.
Of the four armies, only Qin Shubao was left defending Yue Hongling in Luzhou, and he led the other two armies, a total of three armies, to attack the prince Xiao Yi of Linfen County.
This is not to say that Li Huaian is really afraid of the prince Xiao Yi, but at this time, what is needed is a big battle. The one who beats the prince Xiao Yi takes a step back, and the one who beats him is the reputation of the prince of Daqianjian Kingdom.
"Your Majesty, what's going on with General Cheng?"
Du Ruhui finally couldn't help it, took a few steps forward, bowed and asked in a low voice.
"We fought, but we didn't win." Li Huaian took a deep breath and continued. "But according to him, the guard of Fushan Road is a young general, and the flag with the character Di is erected. He should be a newcomer."
Du Ruhui lowered his head and thought for a while, then reminded: "That should be a disciple of Yueshan. The spies from the capital previously sent news that there is indeed a person named Di among the disciples of Yueshan, but he was recruited two years ago. At that time , he seems to be eighteen years old."
Li Huaian also nodded: "Indeed, this makes sense. Only people like Yue Shan can teach a young general who can be on par with Cheng Yaojin. Although it is his first time to lead an army, he can command Ruo Ding and defend the city." Unmoving as a mountain.”
Du Ruhui also knew why the battle report was sent later, and why Li Huaian did not give the order immediately after reading the battle report.
"Your Majesty, no matter what, you still have to make a decision early."
Li Huaian stood up and said in a deep voice: "Ask General Yuchi to come, along with several deputy generals. I want to issue military orders."
Du Ruhui didn't dare to neglect, but left in a hurry.
After a moment, after hearing the commander's call, Yuchi Gong and several lieutenants walked up the hill and obeyed Li Huaian's order.
"Gong Yuchi." Li Huaian glanced directly at one of them without any unnecessary nonsense. "Now you lead the troops to attack Yicheng directly!"
Yuchi Gong cupped his hands and said, "Here!"
Li Huaian asked another lieutenant: "Can we go around to the south of the city?"
The lieutenant general replied: "Perhaps, the previous guide said that there are several trails here that can go around to the south of the city."
Li Huaian nodded and ordered: "Lead the troops around the south of the city. Don't move for now. If Yu Chigong leads the troops out, you can attack the south of the city."
The deputy general cupped his fists and said, "Here!"
"Everyone, please stay here and wait for a day. I will send someone to take you into the city tomorrow night." Tu Hesu responded immediately with his hands raised.
At this point, Li Huaian has finally made a decision.
Still attack Yicheng.
As for Yicheng, almost at the same time, Yicheng guard Han Shizhong stood on the general ordering platform and looked at the soldiers below.
There are already Xiang troops stationed on the four walls of Yicheng, and those standing here are soldiers from the Longwu Army, the Wuwei Army, and the Jinwu Guard Army.
Unlike Li Huaian, who commanded calmly and decided on an offensive strategy, Han Shizhong was a little serious here, even a little embarrassed.
It was because the officers and soldiers of the three armies were in trouble because of the rebellion in the capital in the past, and he was now shouting at each other.
"You all have made serious mistakes and should have been executed. However, His Highness the Crown Prince and the imperial court still chose to absolve you of your crimes and let you continue to join the army and continue to gain promotions based on military merit. You should know your shame!"
Han Shizhong had just given a direct order to kill several people who were fighting in the military camp, and immediately poured a basin of cold water on everyone's heads.
"Do you think I don't know what you think? You all just think that His Highness the Crown Prince is acting coyly and forcing you to sacrifice your lives. But when you did that kind of thing in the capital, weren't you also willing to sacrifice your lives?"
Some people are still a little angry, because they used to live happily in the Forbidden Army camp in the capital, but now they have to come to northern Shaanxi to fight on the battlefield. This is not seeking death.
However, before they could open their mouths, a gust of wind swept over the loess excavated from the road construction project. Their mouths were filled with sand and dust, and they became a little unbearable and had no choice but to shut up.
After the wind and sand passed, Han Shizhong continued to speak: "I just want to ask you, are your family members on Gyeonggi Road? You have never studied, but do you know about the disputes in the Central Plains during the previous dynasty? And are the favors from the court fake? Your Highness, the Prince, Is the vacation a holiday? If you can’t even protect your family and your mother, how can you survive in this world?”
"Now, if we cannot defend this Yicheng, and we retreat again, Li Thief will kill the capital. Regardless of what he calls a rebel army, was Cao Cao a rebel army back then? He even massacred Xuzhou! "Han Shizhong pressed the knife with one hand and said loudly. "If I cannot defend Yicheng, I will be sorry for your highness's trust, and you will be sorry for my mother's upbringing."
"Let us write off all the previous matters. His Highness the Crown Prince was too magnanimous to hold you accountable for your crimes, and we have never mentioned it. However, you yourself do not know how to repay your kindness and are shameless. You insist on making the matter bigger. Everyone knows about it. You know Have you ever done anything like that in the capital?"
"If someone takes the opportunity to cause trouble again, these people will suffer the same fate as you!"
"From today onwards, I will set a rule. Anyone who dares to retreat behind me without permission during battle will be killed without mercy!"
Han Shizhong also knew that he had no choice but to push these soldiers, both good and bad, to the front line.
They have been almost exhausted.
However, if he is exhausted, he is still a soldier. He is also a soldier in the military camp. He knows a little about military orders and understands flag language.
If we were to recruit new soldiers, there would be no time to practice!
It was just after he calmed down the morale of the army that he began to mobilize the three armies and complete the final defense duties.
Yuchi Gong led his troops to attack.
