[A total of 13256 enemies have been killed. Is it coming? 】
Ling Ning stood on Songshan Mountain, and the system notification sounded in his mind.
This front and rear attack caused the death of more than 13,000 people to Huang Yuanzhang's army. Coupled with the injuries and disabilities, the number of casualties would be even higher. It was considered a very successful attack.
More importantly, it had a serious impact on the morale of Huang Yuanzhang's army.
Of course, this is just the beginning.
When the news came that the official warehouse in Lizhou City was on fire, it would make the shaken military morale even worse.
in addition,
The retreating Divine Ape Army, Tianniu Army, Flying Leopard Army, and White Tiger Army will not be idle!
The Shenyuan Army and the Tianniu Army will bypass Songshan and head to the northwest, preparing to ambush the 50,000 enemy troops outside Guangyu Pass.
The Flying Leopard Army and the White Tiger Army will bypass Liangshan and head to the northeast, preparing to ambush the 50,000 enemy troops outside Heiya Pass.
Zhang Sankuang and Du Wengwen were already prepared to severely damage the 100,000-strong army.
This is the next step in the plan.
Of course, in addition to this, Ling Ning and Jia Huaiying had other plans. They would definitely use the shortest possible time to severely damage Huang Yuanzhang's army, making this siege a joke and letting the world know about Ling Ning's methods.
Afterwards, Ling Ning quietly returned to Lishui Pass.
"Lord, how is the situation in Lizhou City?" Jia Huaiying couldn't help but ask after seeing Ling Ning.
Burning the official warehouse was an important part of the plan. This time Ling Ning went alone. Even though he had the ability to control wild beasts, Jia Huaiying was still worried.
Upon hearing Jia Huaiying's inquiry, Huo Zilong, Zhao Zhijing and others looked at each other.
They thought Ling Ning was going to move reinforcements, but they never expected that he was going to Lizhou City.
Ling Ning nodded and said with a smile: "Seven of the ten granaries were burned down."
"Great!" Jia Huaiying was overjoyed.
Let's see how Huang Yuanzhang's army responds to the loss of food from seven granaries at once.
Huo Zilong and others took a breath, and then understood Ling Ning's purpose of going to Lizhou City, and expressed their admiration for Ling Ning.
Ling Ning added: "I have ordered the reinforcements to be divided into two groups to deal with the enemy forces outside Guangyu Pass and Heiya Pass. The 100,000 troops are no longer able to support Huang Yuanzhang, and now Huang Yuanzhang only has 100,000 troops in his hands. In addition, I still have reinforcements in hand that can reinforce Lishuiguan at any time! This matter is confidential and cannot be disclosed to others!"
As soon as these words came out, Jia Huaiying almost pulled off his beard, and Huo Zilong and others also looked ecstatic.
They were so shocked. They thought it would be a brutal confrontation when the imperial court came to suppress them. They never expected that the battle situation would become so clear after only three days of fighting.
Of course, this was all thanks to the reinforcements brought in by Ling Ning.
More than 30,000 reinforcements have arrived, and there will be reinforcements later. Jia Huaiying wanted to break his head, but he didn't know where these armies came from.
Ling Ning continued: "So there is no problem in guarding Lishuiguan! But what I want is not only to defend Lishuiguan, but also to severely damage Huang Yuanzhang's army. Let the world know how powerful Beiyou's army is. Completely launch the anti-Liang banner! So the next plan is the key!"
"I understand!" Jia Huaiying, Huo Zilong and others responded quickly.
Follow-up planning officially begins.
…
Huang Yuanzhang's army returned to the camp.
The entire military camp was filled with a negative atmosphere, and the morale of the soldiers was seriously affected.
After Huang Yuanzhang returned to the Chinese army's tent, he immediately summoned his generals to discuss military affairs.
The angry Huang Yuanzhang had already beheaded Kong Shenqiu, the scout captain.
At the same time, a new scout captain was appointed to track the movements of the four armies arriving from Ling Ning.
Huang Yuanzhang was not stupid and immediately suspected that the four armies might go to Guangyu Pass and Heiya Pass. But Huang Yuanzhang didn't know exactly how far he went, which required scout investigation.
This defeat and serious loss of troops made Huang Yuanzhang think about bringing back the 100,000 troops, but now, I'm afraid they won't be able to bring them back.
Even the 100,000-strong army was in a dangerous situation because they were cut off from their way to the south.
So either retreat in a big circle to the west, or fight to the death.
It is unrealistic to make a big circle. It would be a waste of time. Once the circle is really made, the enemy will quickly gather their forces to deal with Huang Yuanzhang.
It would be better to fight to the death, as this would contain Ling Ning's troops.
Huang Yuanzhang glanced at his generals and said in a deep voice: "Don't consider bringing back the 100,000 troops outside Heiya Pass and Guangyu Pass for the time being. Ling Ning will definitely send troops there. At the moment, we can only use our existing troops to capture Li Shuiguan.”
"If we attack by force, the sacrifice will be too great."
"Do you have any plans?"
After saying that, Huang Yuanzhang glanced at everyone with hopeful eyes.
Originally, the proud Huang Yuanzhang wanted to capture Lishuiguan in a very short time, but now he had to change his strategy. There are even thoughts of a protracted war.
When Li Chongfeng, Xu Youran and other generals heard this, they all fell into thinking and obviously had no good strategy.
At this moment,
A middle-aged scholar stroked his beard and said: "I would like to inform you, today's battle has caused the morale of our army to be unstable and the morale of the rebel army to be strong. Therefore, if we fight again, our army must win and give the rebels a heavy blow." attack to stabilize the morale of the army. It is difficult to storm Lishuiguan at the moment, so my subordinates have an immature plan."
This person is Huang Yuanzhang's counselor, named Duanmu Shuang. This person is strategist, has a deep heart, and is deeply trusted by Huang Yuanzhang.
Huang Yuanzhang immediately sat up straight and asked, "What's the plan?"
Duanmu Shuang was about to speak when someone came from Lizhou City and brought the news that the official warehouse was burned.
"What! Seven of the ten granaries were burned down!"
Huang Yuanzhang shouted angrily and stood up suddenly.
His eyes widened with anger and murderous intent.
The impact of this bad news is extremely bad and will surely further weaken the morale of the military.
The other generals in the tent were also worried.
"There are thirty thousand defenders in Lizhou City. How could Guancang be burned? How many enemies attacked Guancang?" Huang Yuanzhang said angrily.
The captain who came to report had a trembling tone: "Reporting to the Marquis, I haven't seen... not a single enemy. It's thousands of rats that have broken into the official warehouse, and each rat is covered in flammable oil..."
As soon as these words came out, everyone looked at each other in shock.
Duanmu Shuang squinted his eyes and couldn't help but say: "I have long heard that the traitor Ling Ning has the ability to control wild beasts. I didn't expect that he is so cunning. He can control mice and burn down the official warehouse. It is really hard to guard against him."
Huang Yuanzhang gritted his teeth and cursed: "Ling Ning, son, you must not fall into my hands."
Then, Huang Yuanzhang said to the captain: "The remaining food will be given to our army first. In addition, let the governor of Lizhou report to the court as soon as possible and dispatch food and grass from other places. Once the army is short of food, this battle will be defeated!"
"I understand, little man! The governor has already sent people to Kyoto at full speed," the captain replied.
Huang Yuanzhang nodded and then asked the captain to retreat.
"It rained all night when the house leaked! Ling Ning's child is indeed sinister." Huang Yuanzhang sat back on his chair and slapped the table in anger.
Duanmu Shuang said: "Master Hou, now that the grain and grass have been killed, the morale of our army will be even more unstable. It may be easier for Ling Ning to believe in the villain's plan."
"Tell me in detail!" Huang Yuanzhang said immediately.
…
The news that the official warehouse in Lizhou City was burned was not concealed, and it was leaked out the next day.
Huang Yuanzhang's army was worried, and its morale was further weakened.
It also seems that because of the food and grass problem, Huang Yuanzhang did not command the army to attack Lishuiguan, but suspended the military.
