In the dim morning light, Peng Shiyuzao, Liu Jiangsheng and other Wuping Army generals were all neatly dressed and waiting in front of the commander's tent. After Li Yuan was fully armed and walked out with his sword drawn, the generals hurriedly followed Commander Yin Hongweidi's cloak, quickly mounted their horses, and headed straight for the camp gate.
According to the military regulations of the imperial court, the drum and horn system of the Southern Tang army in the military camp basically followed the rules set by Emperor Taizong Li Shimin of the Tang Dynasty. At dawn and dusk every day, three hundred and thirty drums were played, which was a tong drum. After the drum sound that reaches the sky ends, the trumpeter blows twelve more times, which is a stack. After the high-spirited trumpet sound ends, there is one last snare drum.
But there is also a mystery in it. If the drum, horn, and drum are simply played once in the morning and once in the evening, the soldiers will know that there is no war today, at least there is no need for a large-scale army attack. But if in this order at the same time and again Repeatedly, after hearing two rounds of trumpets in a row, the soldiers had to get up quickly and prepare the army, because this meant that there was an emergency military operation.
When Li Yuan led the generals to arrive at full speed, two drums and trumpets had already sounded in the camp. Three thousand light cavalry and five thousand armored infantry were ready to go and stood in formation in the open space in front of the camp gate. The rest of the soldiers They all stood in front of their respective camps, with heads held high and serious expressions on their faces, quietly waiting for the arrival of the commander-in-chief.
Luo Erhu, who has been waiting for a long time, today is not only wearing a tiger-head armor, but also a black cloak. He already looks dark, and at first glance he looks even more sinister. He is standing next to the war horse, on top. He raised his hands and said loudly: "Commander, Wu Ping Jiedu's eight thousand cavalry have been assembled! Please give the order, commander-in-chief!"
Li Yuan glanced at the armored horses in front of him, nodded solemnly, and then shouted: "Thank you, Commander Luo, how is the situation of the ancient roads outside the city now?"
Luo Erhu straightened his waist and replied: "Commander, I was ordered by Yu Yinshi to send out fifteen groups of scouts for reconnaissance. The report from the scout camp was the same as last night. The ancient road goes as far as twenty miles outside Xizhou City, and there are no Dongxi troops. Signs of movement!”
Several shrill bird calls suddenly sounded in the distance. Li Yuan couldn't help but look for the sound for a moment. He only saw a group of lican birds over the distant mountains and forests, circling in pairs, flying lightly over the tops of trees, wandering back several times without success. The thought of landing suddenly filled my heart with a faint uneasiness.
Then Li Yuan ordered someone to summon Shen Hong, the commander of the scout battalion, and asked in a deep voice: "Commander Shen, our army is about to set off, and the ancient road ahead is the only way to attack the city. Can you be sure to find out clearly in the morning?" "
After the army set up camp, Shen Hong led his scouts and cavalry to explore the road day and night. At this moment, his face was full of fatigue. Hearing the words, he quickly stood up and cupped his hands and said: "Come back to the commander, Luo Duzhi said exactly what he said! In the morning It was also the last general who personally led the troops to investigate. There was no movement in the surrounding mountains and forests. Our scouts held five-color flags and placed them along the way. The yellow flags in the ravines, the white flags on the roads, the black flags in the ditches, the green flags in the woods, and the red flags in the wildfires were all moving forward for our army. Be a good guide!
The general also followed the general's military orders and set up secret bunks every five miles within twenty miles of the camp. In each hidden bunk, there were ten sentries carrying horns. If there was any enemy, they would blow three short blasts. Warning number! "
Li Yuan did not reply immediately, but continued to look sideways for a moment, and then said: "I once heard that scouts were exploring the mountains and fields. If they saw birds flying low and not landing, wild beasts fleeing in panic, and unable to live in peace, it means that the mountains and forests are suspicious. There is something unusual. The barbarians are very cunning. If the scouts make mistakes in their investigation, the consequences will be disastrous. The lives of our soldiers are all at stake!"
Shen Hong was stunned for a moment, then his face gradually turned red, and he gritted his teeth and said loudly: "Commander, if this statement is false, I am willing to be dealt with by military law! This opportunity must not be missed, and I am willing to issue a military order!"
Li Yuan just raised his eyebrows, then nodded calmly, and actually summoned the military commander to write a military order for Shen Hong.
Luo Erhu, who was watching from the side, had a slightly sweaty palm holding the spear, and seemed a little impatient.
Ever since I received the emergency military order last night, I have been extremely excited. After all, today is my first time to lead an army alone in combat. It is of great significance to the general, and I must cherish this opportunity. Of course, he was self-aware, and he usually had difficulty controlling his speaking. This kind of recklessness, if his eldest brother hadn't been the commander-in-chief, no one else would have dared to let him serve as a pioneer officer alone.
Luo Erhu took a deep breath and said earnestly: "Commander, please give the order!"
Although it does seem a bit risky, Li Yuan also had his own considerations in choosing Luo Erhu.
After receiving the report from the scouts last night, Li Yuan, Peng Shiyu and the generals of Wuping Army breathed a sigh of relief, but it was still difficult to guess Tian Hongyou's true intention. After all, after leaving the ancient road, it was still twenty miles away from Xizhou City Pass. Due to the loss of forest and grass cover, the scouts could only explore to the end of the ancient road before turning back. Therefore, the movements in Xizhou City were basically unknown.
After final discussion, Li Yuan decided on a preliminary strategy. Eight thousand elite infantry and cavalry would clear the way first, carrying several times the flags, and the main force of the army in sheep costumes would move forward.
If you are really invincible on the ancient road, you can follow the topographic map drawn by Peng Shiyu and successfully arrive at Huixizhai, fifteen miles outside Xizhou City. The mountainous area is very suitable for camping. The stream flows through it, making it an excellent place for sieges and field battles. More importantly, Huixizhai is like a wedge, stuck on the only path from Xizhou City to Chenzhou City.
After Huixizhai, the connection between Xizhou City and Chenzhou City was immediately severed, and they were in a dilemma.
But if Peng Shiyu could imagine it, how could he not know about Tian Hongyou and the barbarian generals in Xizhou City? Huixi Village may have already gathered barbarians at this time, so the vanguard troops sent out today are not only serving as a suspect army, but also serving as a front line for the army to attack the city. If Huixi Village cannot be attacked, the future of this battle will be worrying. .
Therefore, this attack was very crucial. Li Yuan chose Luo Erhu as the vanguard general because he was born with a bold and fearless spirit. Today, he needs the courage to go back and lead the army with a life-threatening spirit. Attack, otherwise variables are very likely to occur. Except Luo Erhu, for example, if it were the calm Liu Jiangsheng, Li Yuan would not be at ease.
Li Yuan calmly raised his hand and shouted loudly: "According to the military order discussed last night, all officers and soldiers in the army should perform their duties! Luo Erhu, deputy envoy of Wuping Army and Horses, will lead the 8,000 infantry and cavalry as the vanguard to attack from the ancient road. ! Cross the ancient road and turn to the west, and occupy Huixi Village at all costs!"
Then he added in a deep voice: "I have ordered the scout battalion to follow you. If the enemy force in Huixi Village is strong, I will immediately send troops to rescue you. Today's battle is extremely critical. If we can capture Huixi Village in one fell swoop, You were the leader in the battle at Xizhou!"
Luo Erhu's voice trembled with excitement, and he raised his hands and said loudly: "General, I will obey your order! I will take over Huixi Village as the commander-in-chief, regardless of life or death!"
Three thousand cavalrymen, led by Luo Erhu, rushed out of the camp gate and headed towards the ancient road. Five thousand infantrymen also started to follow closely behind. At the rear were one hundred scout light cavalry led by Shen Hong. They formed a fan shape as soon as they left the camp. Disperse.
The east was white, with rumbling horse hooves and billowing dust. Li Yuan stood there for a long time, looking at the dark vanguard soldiers and horses heading towards the ancient road, his brows always furrowed.
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