At this time, although Xu Zhaojie was furious because he lost the opportunity to ambush, he did not give up the opportunity just like that...
In order to annihilate the main force of the First Division and give Ye Mingsheng a heavy blow, Xu Zhaojie feinted a shot under Hanyang City this time, so he created a suspicious formation that made the Hanyang defenders think that the Zhennan Army was still besieging the city.
Xu Zhaojie had fought against the First Division, and he knew that the First Division's so-called ace among trump cards was not just trumped up. It was basically difficult to defeat this elite Fengwu Army with the same strength!
Therefore, Xu Zhaojie assembled more than 60,000 troops around Dahuang Mountain. He knew that the First Division would definitely rush to Hanyang, and in order to shorten the time, he would definitely take the Dahuang Mountain route!
So Xu Zhaojie also set up a dragnet, waiting for the Fengwu Army to take the bait, but he didn't expect that his dragnet would be discovered at the last moment!
Although the ambush was impossible, Xu Zhaojie knew that the First Division was very tired from the long-distance attack, so even without the advantage of an ambush, he believed that his 60,000-strong army could defeat the First Division by waiting for work!
At Xu Zhaojie's order, the 60,000-strong army swept towards the First Division headquarters like a tide amidst the deafening shouts of killing!
The Fengwu Army was not idle either. The Fengwu Army, which had been resting just now, quickly formed a formation to meet the enemy. When the enemy reached within a hundred steps in front of the Fengwu Army's formation, they only heard a shot of a gun. As soon as the sound sounded, the Zhennan sergeant who rushed at the front immediately fell into a pool of blood...
Seeing this, Ma Zhongjun, who was observing the battle situation with a telescope, could not help but slightly frown. Compared with the Weiyuan gun and Polu gun used by the Fengwu Army before, the newly installed Fengwu gun has better power, accuracy, and rate of fire. All of the above have been greatly improved!
Thinking of this, Ma Zhongjun also felt that it was a pity. In order to get to Hanyang as soon as possible, he led the three battalions of soldiers and horses to advance lightly. He did not carry any of the various heavy artillery installed in their first division!
Otherwise, if we have these heavy artillery here and just blast them away, more people will die from these bastards from the Zhennan Army!
Although the Fengwu Army attacked in three stages, the Zhennan Army's soldiers had already lost more than a hundred people before they could reach the Fengwu Army.
But under the cold swords of the Zhunnan County Supervisory Team, the Zhennan Army soldiers could only continue to advance, and finally after paying more than a hundred lives.
The soldiers of the Zhennan Army finally reached the front of the first division's formation. At this time, the first division's gunmen quickly pushed to the back of the formation, and the swordsmen and spearmen stepped forward to fight against the front, forming a solid line of defense. Line of defense!
It has to be said that the continuous high-intensity travel has a great impact on the soldiers of the First Division. Many soldiers are exhausted physically and mentally.
But fortunately, Ma Zhongjun was considerate of the soldiers and allowed them to rest for more than half an hour. The soldiers ate some dry food and drank some water. Even if their physical strength was restored, their fatigue was also reduced. Otherwise, they would probably have to carry it without rest. Can't stand it anymore·································
Although the Zhennan Army's strength was nearly four times that of Ma Zhongjun at this time, due to terrain restrictions, the enemy's forces could not be fully deployed, and the Fengwu Army had great advantages in terms of personnel quality and equipment.
Therefore, as the saying goes, one can make great efforts, then weaken, and then be exhausted. After the First Division withstood the initial fierce attack of the Zhennan Army, its footing became more stable as the war progressed, and the pressure it faced gradually decreased!
On the contrary, the Zhennan Army was originally a ragtag group of people, a hodgepodge of the Sichuan-Shu Army, the Zhennan Army, and the Jingchu Army. It was a very mixed bag!
There is no problem when fighting with the wind like this, but at this time, as the casualties gradually increase, their military morale becomes more and more unstable!
The first thing I started to think carefully about was the soldiers and horses of the original Jingchu Army. This group of people first defected to the Fengwu Army and became the Fifth Army of the Fengwu Army. Then they were captured by the Zhennan Army in the battles of Xiaowushan and Tanzhou. Under the coercion and inducement of the Southern Army, he joined the Zhennan Army.
For these people who act according to the circumstances, the Zhennan Army does not regard them as human beings. Whether it is fighting Hanyang or at this moment, they are always at the forefront and act as cannon fodder. Therefore, the resentment in the hearts of these people is also very great. !
These people don't have the courage to fight against the Zhennan Army, but they still have the courage to escape!
Soon as the first person escaped, more and more people also joined the fleeing ranks. Although the Zhennan Army's supervising team also immediately took action and beheaded more than a dozen deserters on the spot, the number of deserters was still Gradually increasing································
After the people of the Jingchu Army started to run away, the Sichuan and Shu Army were also ready to make a move. They were mercenaries hired by Xu Zhaojie with money. They were originally doing things with money, and they were not here for the Zhennan Army, but for the sake of Xu Zhaojie and the Fengwu Army. Put your own life on the line!
At this time, Xu Zhaojie was also keenly aware of the changes in his side, and he felt a sense of powerlessness in his heart. These ragtag groups he had cobbled together would be obedient to you when they won the battle, but whenever they encountered some You are so tough, they are alienated from you and have their own little ideas!
Although he was helpless, Xu Zhaojie knew that he had to control the situation. Otherwise, let alone defeating the first division, it would be delusional to retreat unscathed. He immediately ordered to the men around him:
"There are still 50,000 taels of silver on the baggage side. Take this money to the front immediately and tell the soldiers that the Fengwu Army is about to die. As long as they hold on, I will reward them with 10 taels of silver each!"
"yes!"
I have to say that Xu Zhaojie is very accurate about his subordinates. He knows that these are a group of guys who are greedy for money. In front of the free money, these people are all destined to die!
Those who originally wanted to escape suppressed the idea of escape and continued to fight with the Fengwu Army for the sake of money... ········
Although the situation of deserters was temporarily alleviated, Xu Zhaojie's frown showed no sign of relaxing as he observed the battle situation.
At this time, Xu Zhaojie felt that he had overestimated the combat effectiveness of the ragtag group under his command. At the same time, he also underestimated the resilience of the First Division as the number one ace unit of the Fengwu Army!
At this time, the First Division has passed the most difficult situation, the battle line has become more and more stable, and all departments are working together in an orderly manner!
Compared with the unity and cooperation of the first division, although Xu Zhaojie's group of people is large in number, they are increasingly fighting on their own!
Seeing this situation emerging, Xu Zhaojie couldn't help but sigh in his heart, and he also knew in his heart that it was impossible to defeat the first division at this time!
Now that he knew that he could no longer defeat the First Division, Xu Zhaojie just wanted to lead his troops to retreat. But how easy was it to retreat when the two armies were fighting together?
Giving an order to retreat easily would very likely lead to a huge rout. Xu Zhaojie could accept returning without success, but he absolutely could not accept a defeat. After all, he still had enough troops in Jingchu to contain Feng Chu. Wujun, create opportunities for Anqing!
At this time, Ma Zhongjun also noticed the changes in the Zhennan Army. He was happy but also very helpless. Although they were safe now, it was all their brothers who gritted their teeth and worked hard. Their first division as a whole was still limited by fatigue. The state of the division makes it difficult to further counterattack and create opportunities...
The two sides were in a stalemate for a while, which lasted for about a stick of incense. Seeing that his side's display was loosening, and no one could push him away after being dragged on, Xu Zhaojie ordered his subordinate Xie Wei to lead 5,000 troops to break up the rear. The rest of the troops withdrew from the battlefield in turn!
As Xu Zhaojie issued the order to retreat, the soldiers and horses of the Zhennan Army were still able to obey his command. However, the two armies of the Jingchu Surrender Army and the Sichuan and Shu Army scrambled to retreat, fearing that they would be eaten by the Fengwu Army if they were too late. There is no escape from here!
Seeing the enemy troops retreating, Ma Zhongjun couldn't help but smile with joy, and instinctively wanted to send troops to attack. However, when he glanced at the tired faces of the soldiers, Ma Zhongjun couldn't help but sigh, and with some regret, he let the enemy troops retreat!
Seeing that the First Division did not pursue, the tension in Xu Zhaojie's heart eased. He was really afraid that the First Division still had the power to counterattack. If so, he might have to cut off his arms to survive!
Fortunately, the First Division of the Fengwu Army is not all iron men. They have been able to persist until now and are at the end of their strength. This is a blessing among misfortunes for myself!
Thinking of this, Xu Zhaojie's cold eyes also looked at the Sichuan-Shu Army troops. News has come from Sichuan and Shu that Song Weijie has started to eradicate dissidents from Sichuan and Shu!
After this battle on my side, I had no other actions on the Jingchu battlefield. I could only rely on Tanzhou's defense!
So it’s time for me to get rid of Yang Zhen and Cai Qiang and swallow up more than 20,000 Sichuan and Shu troops... ·····
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While Xu Zhaojie and Ma Zhongjun were fighting around Dahuang Mountain in Jingchu, a fierce debate was also going on in the Governor's Mansion in Lin'an, Jiangnan.
Zhao He, the deputy chief envoy to the south of the Yangtze River, said very calmly and passionately to Lu Jianchao
"Your Excellency, the Fengwu Army is either invincible or invincible. The Fengwu Army consists of an army of 100,000 people, but it is easily wiped out by Lord Xu's troops!"
"Now even Hanyang is being besieged by Lord Xu's Zhennan Army. The Fengwu Army's rule in Jingchu is already in danger. In a few days, the news that the Zhennan Army has captured Hanyang may spread back to Lin'an! "
"Mr. Governor, there is no need for us to be afraid of the Fengwu Army. Who does Ye Mingsheng mean to him?"
Lu Jianchao was also moved when he heard what Zhao He said. Although his Jiangnan was not directly bordering the Fengwu Army, the military pressure brought by the Fengwu Army during this period really made Lu Jianchao breathless. At the same time, I dare not speak out my anger against the Fengwu Army!
Therefore, when he heard that Fengwu's army was defeated in Jingchu, and that an entire army of 100,000 people was annihilated, he was very happy, and felt that some of the bad energy in his heart had been vented!
What Zhao He said at this time was what Lu Jianchao was thinking. The Fengwu Army was not that scary at all, and there was no need for him, Lu, to be so groveling and obedient to Ye Mingsheng, that Liaoyang warrior!
Seeing that Lu Jianchao had some intentions, Zhao He struck again while the iron was hot and said:
"Sir, Cao Cao also captured Jingzhou in the Three Kingdoms back then, and all the ministers in Soochow were frightened and shouted for surrender... ········”
Zhao He paused deliberately at this point, and then glanced at several Jiangnan officials who advocated surrender. Although he did not continue, everyone understood what he meant.
Back then, Sun Quan was undecided between surrender and war, so he asked minister Lu Su for his opinion!
Lu Su said that I and other ministers can surrender to Cao Cao. If we surrender to Cao Cao, we can still be officials and enjoy the glory and wealth, and we may even be promoted to a higher position!
But what should you do if your lord, Sun Quan, surrenders?
These ministers who advise you to surrender are not thinking about you, they only care about their own interests!
There is no doubt that Zhao He quoted this allusion at this moment and also compared himself to Lu Su and Lu Jianchao to Sun Quan!
And these Jiangnan officials who are currently urging Lu Jianchao to surrender to the Fengwu Army are Zhang Zhao and his like who have no regard for their lord!
I have to say that Zhao He's citation of scriptures is quite convincing. When thinking about the subsequent Chibi Battle, Lu Jianchao's eyes were slightly excited!
Zhao He continued to preach:
"Ye Mingsheng, this person's name is Zhou Chen, he is actually a Zhou thief, and everyone in the world has suffered for a long time!"
"Any loyal and righteous man will want to eat his flesh, drink his blood, and sleep on his skin! Crushing his bones and scattering them into ashes will hardly dispel the hatred in his heart!"
"This thief is so aggressive that he is waging war everywhere! I predict that even if this thief gains power for a while, he will never be able to last long!"
"Master Lu, you are the governor of Jiangnan who was conferred by the late emperor. At this time when the Great Zhou Dynasty is in ruins, it is the time for loyal people like you and Mr. Xu to put aside their past grudges and support justice!"
"I predict that if you, sir, can raise your arms and resist Ye Mingsheng's tyranny, you will definitely get support from the people of the world. When the followers gather together, they will be able to cut this thief Ye Mingsheng into eight pieces!"
When the time comes, my lord, you will be a great contributor to the resurgence of the Zhou Dynasty, and you will definitely make a mark in the history books. I believe that the emperor will definitely crown you as the Duke of the country to show your merits! "
Under the temptation of Zhao He's series of words, Lu Jianchao was also a little dizzy from what he said. Before his eyes, he seemed to really see himself leading the world's heroes to defeat the Fengwu Army, and being praised and praised by future generations... ······························
