Among the combat sequences of the Fengwu Army, Yuan Song's First Division and Guo Zhiping's Third Division are recognized as the strongest, followed by Lin Huaiwu's Second Division, and finally Ye Tie's Fifth Division and Peng Ce's Third Division. Fourth Division.
The previous battle plan was to wait until after the first lunar month, when Yuan Song's First Division and Peng Ce's Fourth Division, with a total of more than 30,000 troops, would raid Jizhou, striving to quickly eliminate Shen Zhuo's troops entrenched in Jizhou's Yan Army. , and Guo Zhiping's third division is to quickly penetrate deep into the hinterland of Youyan to blitz Yi Jing...
If it can capture Yijing, it will naturally be the best thing, but if it cannot, the third division will have to rely on its advantage of having more cavalry and moving quickly to harass the Youyan hinterland around Yijing and hinder the enemy's war preparations. Mobilize, until Yuan Song's first division and Peng Ce's fourth division capture Jizhou, then the three divisions will be the main force gathered under Yijing City to attack the city with all their strength.
Yijing is the capital of the Youyan region and the political heart of Zhao Fuqu's Yan military regime. Once Yijing is defeated, it will deeply shake the foundation of Zhao Fuqu's rule in Youyan!
Currently, there are more than 20,000 Yan troops in Yijing, commanded by Zhao Fuqu's eldest son Zhao Jian'an. However, according to the investigation of the Coordination Office, not all of the 20,000 Yan troops in Yijing are gathered in Yijing City. The total number of Yan's troops was about 15,000, and the remaining 5,000 troops were distributed in the areas around Yijing.
This means that as long as Guo Zhiping's third division succeeds in the battle and the entry plan goes well, then the Fengwu Army will only face 15,000 people when they attack the city, while the Fengwu Army will have The first division, the third division, and the fourth division had nearly 60,000 men, four times the number of enemy troops...
In addition to the three divisions that entered the customs in advance, there will also be some new deployments of the Fengwu Army troops responsible for staying behind. Among them, Lin Huaiwu's second division will move to Quang Ninh Prefecture as a strategic reserve. On the one hand, it was just in case and responsible for responding, and on the other hand, it was also to prevent the three factions from causing trouble. Generally speaking, Ye Mingsheng was very satisfied with the previous battle plan and felt that the plan was very well thought out.
However, due to the changes in the situation and the uncertainty that existed, Ye Mingsheng decided to be more radical in his plan. He decided to let the third division with more cavalry continue to implement the tactics of penetrating deep into Youyan.
Yuan Song's First Division will also continue to carry out the task of attacking Jizhou, but the Fourth Division, which was originally planned to cooperate with the First Division's actions, will be replaced by Lin Huaiwu's Second Division, and the Fourth Division will be transferred to Fengzhou , Ye Tie's fifth division will move from Fengzhou to Dongning.
To carry out such a large-scale mobilization involving the entire army, Ye Mingsheng wanted to increase the chances of a sneak attack as much as possible on the basis of stabilizing the rear...
"General Yuan Song and General Lin Huaiwu, you two will lead your troops from Dongning on February 8th, enter Guangning on February 10th, arrive at the scheduled location at Liushiling on February 11th, and rest for a day before returning to Guangning on February 10th. On the night of the 13th of the month, launch a surprise attack on Jizhou City!"
As the Chief of General Staff, He Jingyun pointed at the terrain on the sand table with a wooden pole in his hand, and introduced to Yuan Song and Lin Huaiwu on the side:
Listening to He Jingyun's introduction, Yuan Song and Lin Huaiwu looked at each other, then nodded in agreement:
"clear!"
After receiving affirmative answers from Yuan Song and Lin Huaiwu, He Jingyun looked at Guo Zhiping aside and introduced:
"General Guo, the performance of your third division in this battle is crucial. You must move from Changqing Palace to Quang Ninh Palace on February 5th. In order not to alert the enemy, you cannot enter the territory of Guang Ninh Palace. town, you need to hide in the Hechi Mountain first, and then quietly enter Jizhou along the Three River Valley trail!"
"According to the plan, your troops will arrive near Zhaojiaji in Youyan territory on February 13th. After capturing Zhaojiaji to obtain supplies, your troops need to cooperate with Jizhou's offensive to quickly raid Yi Jing to see if they can rely on a surprise attack. Capture Yi Jing. If you can capture Yi Jing, your troops need to defend Yi Jing and wait for General Yuan Song and General Lin Huaiwu to take a turn with you after they capture Jizhou..."
After talking about the possibility of capturing Yi Jing with luck, He Jingyun continued to explain to Guo Zhiping what they would do if they failed to capture Yi Jing.
"If the enemy of Yijing resists strongly, General Guo, you don't have to stick to Yijing. You can divide your troops into several groups to attack Mawang Town, Songjiayu, Kuancheng County, Lexi County, and Chengze County to prevent these counties and towns. Soldiers, horses, and supplies from the county and town rush to aid Yi Jing!"
"In addition, General Guo, you also need to be careful about Zhao Yong from Zhuo County. He has 20,000 troops under his command, and Zhao Yong himself is also a fierce general in the Yan army. He fights very bravely. Moreover, according to the intelligence from the Coordination Office, Zhao Yong has 20,000 troops under his command. There are at least three thousand cavalry among the people, and these are Youyan cavalry who have been fighting the Luobi people all year round. Their combat effectiveness cannot be underestimated."
"After Yijing is attacked, Zhao Yong is likely to lead his troops north to aid Yijing. Once this happens, General Guo, you must not let Zhao Yong lead his troops to Yijing. The fastest way from Zhuoxian to Yijing is to go Guangzong County Therefore, when the time comes, General Guo, you will capture Guangzong County and block this road!"
After He Jingyun finished speaking, Ye Mingsheng's eyes fell on Guo Zhiping. Although he knew that Guo Zhiping was very capable, whether Guo Zhiping could complete this kind of deep penetration behind enemy lines required both disrupting the enemy's combat readiness and mobilization, and also Ye Mingsheng also has some worries about the arduous task of blocking enemy reinforcements...
After thinking for a moment, Ye Mingsheng looked at Guo Zhiping and said:
"General Guo, your department has a heavy responsibility in this battle, so I allow you to act cheaply!"
Hearing the words "acting cheaply", Guo Zhiping also understood the hint in Ye Mingsheng's words and felt happy.
Assuming that his troops were lucky enough to capture Yi Jing, I believe the losses and casualties would not be small. As Zhao Fuqu's hometown, Yi Jing has been operating here for nearly twenty years. I don't know how many people here are grateful to Zhao Fuqu and are willing to do so. Die for it.
Therefore, it is not safe to capture Yi Jing. It is very likely that these remnants will plot a counterattack. He, Guo Zhiping, has just arrived in Yi Jing. Even with the help of the Coordination Office, it will be difficult for him in a situation where the enemy and we are not clear. Distinguish those who hide in the dark, those who are remnants, and those who are not,
Another very important point is that unlike Yuan Song and Lin Huaiwu, Guo Zhiping's third division, which went deep into the hinterland of Youyan, did not have any logistical support except for the supplies it initially carried. They needed to raise it themselves in the Yijing area. supply
The Fengwu Army has strict military discipline. After defeating the enemy, it strictly prohibits its men from looting and massacring soldiers wantonly. Ye Mingsheng's current words of acting cheaply undoubtedly imply that Guo Zhiping regards the mission as priority after entering Youyan. As long as the opponent is determined to have Threats, if the task requires it, there is no need to restrain your hands and you can do it boldly...
"Yes, I promise to complete the task!" Guo Zhiping said loudly and firmly:
Ye Mingsheng frowned slightly when he heard this, and then looked around the people in the room. Wherever his eyes went, everyone had a stern expression and did not dare to look at Ye Mingsheng.
"Everyone, this battle is the one that determines the fate of our Fengwu Army. If this battle succeeds, our army will be able to occupy the northern border and compete in the Central Plains. If this battle is defeated, our army will have no choice but to settle in a corner and survive. Therefore, for the sake of Fengwu Army, The military force is also for the common destiny of everyone. Our army will not hesitate in this battle, there is only one way to go!"
"That's victory! Victory!" Ye Mingsheng, who looked serious, said loudly:
"Victory! Victory! Victory!"
Feeling the determination and confidence revealed by Ye Mingsheng's words and expression, the generals were also inspired to respond loudly to Ye Mingsheng's slogan.
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In the small courtyard of Jinyu in the governor's house, Wang Gui looked at the fifty-tael silver note handed over by Jinyu and complained with great dissatisfaction:
"Sister, why is this only fifty taels of silver? What is this enough for?"
Although the words were complaints, Wang Gui took the banknote from Jinyu's hand without any slowness at all and put it directly into his arms.
Seeing that the money she had finally paid in advance from her account was taken away, although Jinyu was a little reluctant to part with it, she could only offer kind words to her brother:
"This money is my two-month advance payment. Brother, you must save some money and do some serious small business to support the family..."
Before Jin Yu could finish her words, she was interrupted by Wang Gui with a wave of his hand. He said nonchalantly:
"Sister, what nonsense are you talking about! You are now the concubine of the Governor, and I am the brother-in-law of the Governor. What kind of small business should I use for it? Sooner or later, I must not have a share of this big business in Liaoyang?"
"I heard someone said that mining and mining salt is the most profitable. Yu'er, just ask Ye Mingsheng to approve a note for me. Once I get the note, I can make a lot of money without doing anything. of silver!”
Seeing that Wang Gui was talking more and more nonsense, Jinyu was also a little anxious and said:
"Brother, what nonsense are you talking about here? How can your lord approve a note for you? Isn't it good for you to live peacefully with this money?"
Seeing Jinyu's unwillingness, Wang Gui's face turned cold and said:
"Yu'er, I am your brother. Now you have no worries about food and clothing in the Governor's Mansion. You can be your concubine and enjoy the happiness. You can't forget about me, your brother! Okay, even if it's Yu'er, you can treat me as your brother. Forgot, you can’t forget your parents, right?”
"Are your parents still living in a shabby house now? They are cold, hungry, and can only shiver when it snows? Yu'er, can you bear to do this?"
As soon as these words came out, Jinyu's face turned pale, pointed at Wang Gui and asked:
"Didn't I use all the more than 100 taels of private money I saved to build a big house for my parents? What did you do with the money..."
Facing Jinyu's accusation, Wang Gui also felt a little guilty, but he still said shamelessly and roguely:
"Sister, what can you do with one hundred taels of silver? Let me tell you the truth, your brother and I have lost a lot of money in business recently. I have lost all the money you gave me before, and I still owe three hundred. It’s two more taels of silver, so sister, please get me three hundred taels of silver as soon as possible.”
"Otherwise, those goddamn people at the bank will chop me into pieces and feed them to the dogs. It won't be a big deal if I die. It's just pity that our old Wang family is going to be extinct, and our parents don't have anyone to support them. I don't know what to do." I can’t survive this winter!”
Hearing Wang Gui's shameless words, Jin Yu's thin body trembled with anger, and two lines of clear tears couldn't stop falling from her white cheeks. The little girl pointed at Wang Gui and cried and cursed:
"Wang Gui, get out of here! I don't have a brother like you!"
Seeing Jinyu like this, Wang Gui was probably afraid that he would make Jinyu so angry that no one would be able to give him money in the future, so he didn't dare to stay longer and ran out, but he didn't forget it when he walked out. Reminder:
"Sister, please hold on tight! If it's too late, our whole family will be dead!"
Jinyu was really angry after hearing this, so she picked up the teacup on the table and threw it at Wang Gui.
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Avoiding the teacup in great embarrassment, Wang Gui slipped out of Jinyu's yard in despair, and quietly left the governor's house. Wang Gui took out the fifty-tael silver note that Jinyu had just given, and a look of emotion suddenly appeared on his face. He smiled brightly, and with these fifty taels of silver, he could live comfortably for a while.
Doing serious small business?
It’s impossible to get up early and work hard until late! It’s impossible in this life!
After hugging Governor Ye's thick leg, Wang Gui had no worries about food and drink in his life. There was no need for hard work. Thinking of this, Wang Gui couldn't help but feel happy that his parents had given him such a beautiful sister. The Lord Governor took a fancy to the income house.
Although Jinyu had just beaten and scolded him, Wang Gui knew that his sister was a sharp-tongued girl, and after she finished scolding and crying, she would definitely find a way to get the money together, so she didn't need to worry at all.
Thinking of this, Wang Gui put the money he owed behind his mind and began to think about going to that gambling stall to live in style.
However, at this moment, several strong men suddenly surrounded Wang Gui. Before Wang Gui could react, a few big mouths slapped him hard on the face, followed by a smelly rag. It was stuffed into his mouth, and the last sack fell from the sky, covering Wang Gui inside...
The timid and cowardly Wang Gui could not stand this treatment. After being put into the sack, he was so frightened that he fainted. It took an unknown amount of time before Wang Gui regained consciousness and slowly opened his eyes. However, the scene in front of him was... He almost fainted from fright.
Immediately at this moment, he seemed to be in a dark dungeon, with a person lying in a dog cage, without an inch of cloth covering his body, and around the cage were five or six evil beasts with red hungry eyes. The dogs' eyes were staring straight at him, and Wang Gui could even smell the bad smell in the mouths of these vicious dogs.
I believe that if there was no cage to stop him at this time, these vicious dogs would probably swarm him, tear him into pieces and gobble him up!
