Jia Huaiying was very excited when he heard that Ling Ning still had at least 30,000 soldiers.
It doesn't matter if the equipment is rudimentary. There are still a lot of armors and equipment in the Beiyou Army's arsenal, which can be used to equip this army.
Thinking of this, Jia Huaiying immediately took the topographic map and set his sights on a mountain range southwest of Lishui Pass. This mountain is called Songshan. It has rugged rocks and diverse landforms. Pines and cypresses grow all year round.
Jia Huaiying said to Ling Ning excitedly:
"Lord, we still have a lot of equipment in our arsenal. We can transport it into Songshan and hide it so that the thirty thousand soldiers can equip it. Then, after the enemy attacks the enemy, we can find the right moment to sneak attack from behind and give the opponent a heavy blow."
"However, this sneak attack is not suitable for fighting. After all, the enemy's strength is huge. So after the sneak attack, retreat quickly."
"The retreating soldiers and horses will go directly to the direction of Guangyu Pass and Heiya Pass, and coordinate with Zhang Sankuang and Du to eliminate the enemy forces outside the two passes."
"After destroying the soldiers and horses outside the two passes, Guangyu Pass and Heiya Pass will rest easy. Next, we will gather our forces to deal with Huang Yuanzhang's army."
“…”
Just listen to Jia Huaiying's words and start to deduce the entire battle situation.
Ling Ning listened carefully and put forward suggestions. Soon, an effective and interlocking plan emerged.
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Four days later.
A mighty army appeared, getting closer and closer to Shuiguan.
Fully 150,000 soldiers formed a long black dragon on the open land.
These soldiers are the most elite soldiers in Daliang. They are not only battle-hardened, but also well-equipped. Each soldier's face is filled with a murderous aura.
In the center of the army, there is a huge banner. The banner is exquisitely made, with the word "Liang" embroidered on one side and the word "Baizhan" embroidered on the other.
Under the fluttering banner is a majestic middle-aged man riding a horse.
The good horse under the seat is completely dark, like shiny black satin, except for the white hair on its four hooves, as if it were stepping on white clouds. One look at this horse and you know it is a famous horse.
The mighty man was wearing silver scales and looked majestic. The cloak behind him was bright red, as if soaked in blood.
There are 150,000 people in the army. The person who dares to wear such a fashionable dress does not need to be guessed to know that he is Huang Yuanzhang, the lord of hundreds of wars.
Behind Huang Yuanzhang were hundreds of black knights wearing black armor, black cloaks and veils.
Although this black water cavalry that he carefully trained only has 500 people, it is a heavily armored cavalry. It is no exaggeration to say that it is invincible.
Surrounded by the Blackwater Cavalry, Huang Yuanzhang's momentum became even more domineering.
at this time,
Huang Yuanzhang looked at Lishuiguan. Although it was still far away, he could already vaguely see the majestic Lishuiguan.
Thinking of the mission arranged by His Majesty, which is to wipe out all the Beiyou Army without leaving any one behind, and to capture the leader of the thieves Ling Ning alive, to be escorted back to Kyoto for questioning, and to be tortured with a thousand cuts, Huang Yuanzhang's lips raised a cold smile. .
"Ling Xingshuang, Ling Xingshuang, your son will soon go to hell to accompany you!"
Huang Yuanzhang looked arrogant. He was very confident in this battle and victory must belong to him.
When the army was still more than two miles away from Shuiguan, Huang Yuanzhang ordered to set up camp.
The other two groups, each with 50,000 soldiers and horses, are also heading towards Heiya Pass and Guangyu Pass.
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Close the water.
There are one post every three steps and one sentry every five steps. They are full of soldiers and all kinds of combat materials. They have been fully prepared to give the attacking enemy a head-on blow.
Ling Ning was wearing a battle armor, with a horizontal sword across his waist, and looked at Huang Yuanzhang's army with sharp eyes. When he looked up, he saw a dense darkness.
Some are setting up camp, some are building ladders, some are making flying ladders and preparing siege equipment, and some soldiers are making fires to cook. Everyone is busy doing their own thing without any confusion.
Among the 150,000 troops, 70,000 were Huang Yuanzhang's Hundred Battle Army, and the remaining 80,000 were transferred from various military offices. In such a short period of time, the army was organized in an orderly manner, which shows Huang Yuanzhang's military management ability. .
Therefore, Ling Ning did not dare to underestimate Huang Yuanzhang.
"Mr. Jia, have everything been put away?" Ling Ning looked at Jia Huaiying and asked with a smile.
Jia Huaiying nodded.
He has ordered people to secretly send armor, weapons, and dry food out of the pass and hide them in the pine mountains.
However, the cautious Jia Huaiying still asked: "My lord, after Huang Yuanzhang sets up camp, he will definitely send scouts to inspect a ten-mile radius, especially the Songshan Mountain not far away. They must search carefully to prevent our troops from hiding. Will the army in your hands be Will he be discovered?"
If you want to succeed in a sneak attack, you must be silent.
If Huang Yuanzhang discovers that there is someone looking around behind him, he will resort to tricks.
Therefore, what Jia Huaiying is most worried about is the hiding ability of this army.
Ling Ning didn't explain much, just smiled and said: "Sir, don't worry, this army comes and goes without a trace. Even if Huang Yuanzhang's scouts searched the Songshan Mountain, they couldn't find it, so don't worry, sir."
Seeing that his lord was so confident, Jia Huaiying felt relieved.
Soon, the sky darkened and night fell.
The next day.
Huang Yuanzhang still had no plans to attack the city and continued to prepare siege equipment. At the same time, food and grass from the rear were continuously delivered.
The daily cost of food for a 150,000-strong army is not a small amount. Since ancient times, food and grass have always gone first before troops and horses were moved, which shows the importance of food.
Ling Ning couldn't help but said: "It would be great if we could cut off or burn the food and fodder of Huang Yuanzhang's army."
"It is not easy to achieve. Even if it is achieved, it will have an impact on Huang Yuanzhang's army, but it will not be of much significance." Jia Huaiying shook his head and replied.
First of all, the food protection army is not a vegetarian. They are all elites in the army. The food and grass are with them, and the lives of the food protection army are tied to the food and grass.
Secondly, grain and grass are transported continuously. Even if part of it is robbed after all the trouble, subsequent grain and grass will be quickly replenished.
Therefore, even if it has an impact on Huang Yuanzhang's army, it is a controllable impact.
unless…
Directly attack the grain and grass transfer base!
Now the grain and grass that Huang Yuanzhang needs is transported from the official warehouses of various states to the official warehouses of Lizhou City, and then transported to Huang Yuanzhang's army after being transferred.
If he could burn the food and grass in Lizhou City, it would be a stab in the back for Huang Yuanzhang.
However, there were 30,000 garrison troops in Lizhou City and they were heavily guarded.
Ling Ning naturally understood this. If he wanted to burn the food and grass in Lizhou City, the 30,000 defenders in the city would be the first to bear the brunt. Moreover, Lizhou City had high walls and thick walls. It was impossible to send a hundred thousand troops to attack Lizhou City just to burn food.
As for sending some elites into Lizhou City to burn food, it is almost impossible.
The general guarding Lizhou City is not stupid. He will definitely send a large army to guard the official warehouse. No outsiders can even get close!
Unless it’s a rat!
At this moment,
Ling Ning's lips raised slightly, a plan flashed in his mind, and he immediately called Zhang Quan and whispered a few words to him, asking him to execute it immediately.
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It was the fourth day when Huang Yuanzhang's army approached the pass.
A large number of siege equipment has been assembled and the camp has been built.
The other two troops also came to Heiya Pass and Guangyu Pass.
And all these preparations mean that the army can attack the city.
"Order, assemble!"
Following Huang Yuanzhang's order, the trumpet sounded, and the 150,000-strong army moved into action.
