Jiange Pass.
"You mean, He Wenhui didn't launch an attack after he stationed troops, but just started cooking?"
Zhang Wenbing was slightly stunned and took his officer to have a look. After saying that, he was going to go to the top of the city to see for himself.
Regarding He Wenhui's strange behavior, Zhang Wenbing was also confused by Zhang Er Monk. He considered himself not a first-rate general who was proficient in military strategy, but this kind of behavior of pressing forward and starting to cook directly was too abstract?
how? Relying on the aroma of vegetables, cook some Shu specialties to arouse the homesickness of soldiers? But shouldn't this be done after the fight is almost done?
Zhang Wenbing led his personal guards all the way up the tall and majestic city wall of Jiange Pass and looked into the distance.
At this time, I could see smoke curling up from cooking stoves in the distance, and 20,000 people were cooking in pots. The smoke gathered into one place, which looked quite lifelike. The scene was quite spectacular and extremely arrogant.
Zhang Wenbing narrowed his eyes, feeling something strange in his heart. When he looked carefully, he couldn't help but raise the corners of his mouth slightly.
"Notice is going on, the defenders of the whole gate, as well as the troops guarding other passages, will all step up their defense. In addition, more detective horses will be sent to detect whether there are any Ming army movements."
"It is said that Mr. Xiao Han from Huaixi is as smart as a monster. Looking at it today, even if he has a lot of tricks, he can't control the northern border thousands of miles away. He Wenhui is just an ordinary person with little skills, but he also wants to deceive me. ?”
Zhang Wenbing's eyes flickered slightly and he gave instructions.
Lianyunshan defense line.
"General, the Duan family and King Liang have sent out troops. The two families have come out in full force, with a combined force of 250,000. They want to insert all the way from us to the rear of the army."
The deputy general held a piece of information and reported it to Lan Yuhui.
His face looked quite panicked. After all, there were only 10,000 people on his side, but the enemy was dozens of times larger than our own. Anyone who faced them would feel their scalp numb.
"Two hundred and fifty thousand."
Lan Yu muttered and couldn't help but clenched her hands tightly.
With such a disparity in troops, even Lan Yu felt a lot of pressure when she saw it. But soon, Lan Yu thought of Xiao Han's face and couldn't help but feel refreshed.
"Brothers, the time has come to serve His Majesty!"
"This time you and I have 10,000 Ming elites here. A mere 250,000 people are nothing compared to Chen Youliang's 600,000 army. They are nothing more than chickens and dogs. I have the advantage! In these fifty days, I will definitely not let them Cross half a step!"
"Anyone who is afraid of death can go home now and I will never pursue him!"
Lan Yu's face was stern and he spoke indifferently. Xiao Han had planned every plan and there would be no negligence. So Lan Yu, as a frontline general, should boost morale, take the lead, and complete Xiao Han's arrangements perfectly.
"I am willing to fight to the death with the general!"
"I am willing to fight to the death with the general!"
…
Suddenly the expressions of all the generals changed slightly, and they all made impassioned speeches with different expressions.
In any case, although the enemy army is strong, Lan Yu personally boosting morale can still have an inspiring effect.
After some pre-war speeches, one by one the ministries will withdraw.
Lan Yu looked around, then took out a brochure bag from his arms.
"Fengxue gave me a bag of tips before leaving."
"If the two families are involved in the petition, you can open it and take a look. It's just as he expected."
Lan Yu said, slowly opening the bag of tips. If he was allowed to direct the battle by himself, he would probably have to fight to the death. Only Xiao Han's plan could lead to a perfect battle and the possibility of retreating from the enemy and defending the border.
Looking at what was written on the brochure, Lan Yu couldn't help but change her face slightly, and then hurriedly walked down and summoned her own bodyguard camp.
Qutang Gorge.
The Ming Dynasty's attack on the Qutang Gorge Fortress had lasted for fifteen days. Although the offensive was extremely fierce, relying on the elite soldiers of the Ming Dynasty and even facing the huge terrain disadvantage, they achieved a battle loss ratio of 1:1.5.
"hehe."
"People say that Xiao Han, a young man in Huaixi, is as resourceful as a demon and is the number one adviser in Huaixi. However, half a month has passed and the Ming army is still just attacking and charging. It seems that they are just trying to gain fame and reputation."
"I heard that Xiao Han was raised by Ming Emperor Zhu Yuanzhang. Isn't it Zhu Yuanzhang who forced the credit of Liu Bowen and Li Shanchang on him?"
"If he really had that kind of ability, how could he only be granted the title of Marquis?"
Zou Xing sneered. Although the Xia army faced the Ming army, more people died despite the great situation. But if this situation continues, the Ming army will not even think of overstepping the limit even if it lasts for a year and a half. .
By then, the Mongolian Yuan Dynasty in the north had completed its reorganization, and the cavalry moved south again, causing another great chaos in the world.
Zou Xing feels that this battle has been settled. The Ming army only has 100,000 people. Although it is elite and difficult to stop, its own side also has the natural danger of Qutang Gorge, which almost directly smooths out the difference in elite level between the two sides. In such a comparison of strength, the Ming Dynasty is For several years, the defense could not be broken.
"Zou Xing."
"Don't be careless. Xiao Han's achievements are definitely not lies. Even the changes in the Ming Dynasty during this period have his shadow."
"This guy shouldn't be underestimated. I'm afraid he's still harboring some bad intentions and wants to plot against us."
Dai Shou shook his head and frowned slightly. He always felt that something was wrong.
Although Dai Shou himself could not explain the specific issue, but like Zou Xing, underestimating the enemy's carelessness and being narcissistic is an act that is absolutely seeking death.
"Report!"
"Dai Shuai, there is an urgent report from the north. After exploring several ancient roads, Mr. Zhang found traces of the Ming army in all of them. Mr. Zhang suspected that the Ming army in front of Jiange Pass used the method of increasing the stove to deceive me, Daxia, and was ready to test it again. After a while, if this is the case, we will use the plan and directly send troops out of Jiange to defeat the Ming army and go to Hanzhong, surround Wei and rescue Zhao, and relieve the siege of Qutang Gorge."
A fast horse galloped over and reported to Dai Shou and others.
"Dai Shuai, something is wrong."
Wu Youren's eyes changed slightly.
"You also feel something is wrong?"
Dai Shou turned to Wu Youren and asked.
"This is so wrong."
"He Wenhui in the northern border only has 20,000 men. It is already the limit to contain our 50,000-strong army in the northern border of Daxia. Even if he leads troops to attack, we will definitely die if we attack from both sides."
"Is this He Wenhui risking his own life just to leverage my influence over Daxia?"
Wu Youren shook his head, his eyes full of doubts, something was wrong, how could anyone divide his troops with a small number to challenge a large number of people, and there was a reason for this dangerous pass?
Even young generals who are new to the battlefield would not do this kind of thing. Although He Wenhui is not a famous general in the world, he is still a nobleman of Huaixi and has made considerable achievements. Xiao Han, who is known as "Xiao Fengxue who dominates the world", is among them. After planning, no matter what, it is impossible to do such a stupid thing.
Then, there is only one possibility, and there is fraud in it!
"Report!"
"There is an urgent report from the south. The Duan family and the King of Liang have combined 250,000 troops. They are approaching Guizhou Province and have begun a confrontation with Lan Yu's 10,000 defense troops."
At this moment, another fast horse rushed over and reported news that shocked several Xia generals present.
"Sapphire only has 10,000 people?"
"And the Ming Dynasty's main force here hasn't increased its troops yet?"
Wu Youren's expression changed, he exclaimed, and the scene fell into a deathly silence.
This is Sapphire, what are you doing?
Ten thousand people went to stop an army of more than 200,000 people. Is Mu Ying crazy? Is Xiao Han stupid?
This world is too crazy, and we, the normal people in Xia Kingdom, feel like we can’t keep up.
"Ha ha ha ha!"
"It seems that Rang was right. That Xiao Han is indeed a deceitful person."
"He won't stop a stupid thing like guarding 250,000 people with 10,000 people, and he doesn't mind adding more troops."
Zou Xing laughed, as if he had seen through everything.
However, Dai Shou and Wu Youren were not as optimistic as him. After analyzing the previous events in their minds, they came up with another possibility.
"Master Wu, do you still remember the characteristics of the Ming army attacking us these days?"
Dai Shou bit his lip and looked at Wu Youren.
"In the Ming army, some wounded soldiers appeared, and they were in low spirits. It was obvious that they were not well repaired, and even the battle damage was great."
Wu Youren's face also turned pale.
"You two are..."
Zou Xing was a little dazed, and he also came to his senses, but the key point was something he couldn't figure out yet based on his ability.
"This is the Mingxiu Village Road."
Dai Shou gritted his teeth, bloodshot eyes appeared.
"As for the Ming army in the north, I'm afraid it's not the method of increasing the number of stoves, but that there really are so many people who need to eat."
Wu Youren also looked extremely ugly. He thought about it and finally figured it out. Lan Yu only had 10,000 people, but Mu Ying and Xiao Han in front of him were also quietly transferring their troops. So, where did the troops go?
Northland!
There will be no other place except the northern border. It seems that He Wenhui used a crude method of increasing the number of kitchens, but in fact it was a cover to accommodate more troops.
What is real is false, what is true is false, Xiao Han is indeed one of the best.
"quick!"
"Call to Zhang Wenbing, this is Xiao Han's plan. Don't act rashly and stick to the pass!"
Dai Shou shouted and immediately gave the order. They could all imagine what Zhang Wenbing would do in this situation with their eyes closed. They could imagine that there was no reason why Xiao Han, who planned all this, couldn't predict it. Then...if this is the case, the Northern Territory The tens of thousands of troops are gone!
"Dai Shuai, the roads in Shu are not smooth. We are returning to help at this time... I'm afraid..."
"Moreover, Zhang Wenbing's ability to use troops is not outstanding. At this time, he may have..."
Wu Youren's face was gloomy, almost dripping with water. If he had known this, he or Dai Shou should have gone to the north separately. If He Wenhui from the north drove straight in, their Qutangxia Fortress would be in vain and meaningless.
"Indeed, the roads in Shu are dangerous. By the time we arrive, the Ming army may have already reached the capital."
"As expected of Mr. Huaixi, he is really good at pulling out the firewood. However, military strength is military strength. He can play tricks, but he cannot conjure military strength out of thin air. Since he does this, he has given us the Ming Dynasty's empty door. !”
"The order is sent to leave 10,000 people to guard Qutangxia Fortress, and the rest will follow my general to prepare for a night attack on the enemy camp!"
"They will take a detour from the north and go south, so we will join forces with the Duan family and King Liang's 300,000 troops from the west and go down the river!"
"Surround Wei and rescue Zhao!"
"He, Xiao Han, absolutely should not have left all the warships to us!"
"Zou Xing, I will bring five thousand fast horses back to the capital. If there is a change in the northern border, I will bring your majesty out immediately."
Dai Shou shouted coldly and issued an order. He had already prepared for the worst. If Xiao Han and Mu Ying really moved the main force from the north to the south, the worst possible outcome would be to use the Qutangxia Fortress as a barrier to move their family to Guizhou. Land and Chu land.
There is no other way. There is a high probability that the northern border will be conquered by He Wenhui and his army. By then, the Xia Kingdom will lose its geographical convenience. The Ming Dynasty's tiger and wolf divisions will march straight in, which cannot be resisted by the Xia Kingdom's army.
As for the capture of Jinling Yingtian Mansion, Dai Shou never thought that the Ming Dynasty could only use 100,000 troops to attack, but it did not mean that the Ming Dynasty only had 100,000 troops.
Excluding the hundreds of thousands of troops in the confrontation with Beiyuan in the north, in addition to the 100,000 elite troops brought by Mu Ying and Xiao Han, there are at least more than 100,000 troops in the south to defend the imperial capital, but there is not that much food and grass to mobilize all. Just attack.
If their army appears near Yingtian Mansion, Zhu Yuanzhang will definitely be able to draw two to three hundred thousand elite Ming troops from the surrounding area.
Therefore, even if Xia State united with the Duan family and Liang Wang's 300,000 troops, they would not be able to defeat Zhu Yuanzhang.
Although the numbers are not bad, the quality is not comparable, and it is a ragtag coalition. If they encounter the main force of the Ming Dynasty, their heads will be blown off by the Ming Dynasty.
The night is getting darker.
The sword pavilion was closed, and the bright spear glowed with cold light.
Thirty thousand Xia troops were arrayed by Zhang Wenbing, with murderous intent and extraordinary momentum.
"Soldiers, the time has come to repay His Majesty's kindness."
"He Wenhui's squad is full of tricks, and his plan is clumsy. Tonight, I will follow my officer to break through the Ming camp, capture He Wenhui alive, and capture Hanzhong!"
"Tomorrow, return to the capital and receive a title and land!"
Zhang Wenbing shouted loudly, his eyes filled with murderous intent, and he looked like a peerless warrior.
In the past few days, the number of stoves in the Ming army's camp has increased, but the intensity of the attack has obviously weakened. He saw through the mere method of adding stoves at a glance. It was ridiculous that He Wenhui actually stayed here in order to deceive him. This was brought to his lips. He, Zhang Wenbing, is not polite because of his military exploits!
After taking Hanzhong and returning to the capital with He Wenhui's head, he, Zhang Wenbing, would surely not hesitate to burn more winter clothes for He Wenhui every year.
After all, if this kind of meritorious deeds were not accomplished by the other party, Zhang Wenbing would not be able to get this wealth.
"Break through the Ming camp!"
"Capture He Wenhui alive!"
"Take Hanzhong!"
"Break through the Ming camp!"
"Capture He Wenhui alive!"
"Take Hanzhong!"
…
The whole army roared in a low voice, like 30,000 crawling and roaring wild beasts. Under the leadership of Zhang Wenbing, they headed towards the outside of Jiange Pass.
At this time, they are hunters, and the Ming army is just prey that has fallen into their trap. After this battle, everyone can follow Zhang Wenbing to receive rewards, land, marry women, and have fat boys!
Tap tap tap!
The ground trembled slightly as Zhang Wenbing led the army towards He Wenhui's camp.
Looking up, he saw a lot of people in the Ming army camp in the dim firelight, but there were few people walking around. It was obvious that the camp was empty and just a bluff.
"laugh!"
"How dare you show off your tricks in front of me with just a scarecrow trick?"
"Send the order, prepare the rocket, let me shoot!"
"Today, I will let people in the Ming Dynasty know my official name, so that the Huaixi dog thieves and those who hear my official name will all be frightened!"
Zhang Wenbing roared angrily and gave an order. Suddenly, streaks of fire pierced the sky and fell towards He Wenhui's camp.
There seemed to be a lot of flammable things in the camp, and soon flames shot into the sky. However, there were not many people running around in the flames.
But all the scarecrows placed in the camp were set alight by Zhang Wenbing. Not only did they not have any deterrent effect, but they became Zhang Wenbing's talisman to burn down the Ming camp.
"He Wenhui thinks he is smart, but little does he know that he is digging his own grave. Today's great achievements should be attributed to us!"
"kill!"
"All troops attack!"
"Capture He Wenhui alive!"
"Go back to the capital to receive the reward!"
Seeing this, Zhang Wenbing was no longer wary. With an order, the 30,000-strong army rushed towards He Wenhui's camp. Even his steps felt a lot lighter.
While waving his hands, he commanded his men to launch an attack, vowing to tear the camp gate to pieces and seize the central army.
This feeling of comfort made Zhang Wenbing want to look up to the sky and scream.
Xiao Han?
He is just a person who deceives the world and steals his reputation, but in fact, he is just talking about Zhao Kuo on paper.
He Wenhui?
They are brave but without any strategy, they are just common people from the countryside, but in fact they are just trying to be smart.
Is the Ming army strong?
Then why do you look so vulnerable in front of this general?
Dai Shou? Wu Youren?
It's all rubbish!
In Daxia, the only one who really understands the art of war is Zhang Bingwen. What kind of prime minister? When he returns victorious, he, Zhang Wenbing, will be the Prime Minister of Great Xia. Let's see, from now on, who of those arrogant guys in the past will dare to speak loudly to him.
In the past, Zhuge Liang, the prime minister of Shu, failed to get out of Qishan for six times. Now, Zhang Wenbing, the prime minister of Xia, directly counterattacked and captured Hanzhong. How many people in the past and present can see the back of Zhang, me?
During the fight, Zhang Wenbing felt that his life was about to reach its peak, as if he had already seen his most colorful stroke in the history books, which is the most outstanding among ancient and modern times!
Da da da!
The soldiers guarding the camp gate had already fled in advance when Xia Jun launched the attack. The few running figures Zhang Wenbing saw before were them.
However, although Zhang Wenbing was proud, he was not carried away. He commanded his troops, dispatched them freely, and attacked the Ming Dynasty military camp steadily.
Soon, the gate of the camp was broken open, and the army marched straight in. In the camp, tents and scarecrows were burning with flames, which looked quite tragic.
The soldiers of the Ming army who were still running away could not stop the Xia army. They could only escape for their lives and had no ability to intercept them.
In Zhang Wenbing's eyes, the situation here has become clear. The Ming army is like a lost dog and is about to completely lose its ability to resist. The Ming army stronghold and the subsequent Hanzhong land of thousands of miles have become part of his merits.
"Ming army listen!"
"I am Daxia Zhang Wenbing!"
"Although you are defeated here, you are still considered a hero. You deserve the name of an elite soldier. Put down your weapons and surrender to your officers!"
"Even if word gets out and the world knows that you surrendered to Zhang Wenbing, it won't be a shame, and no one will laugh at you."
"Instead of listening to He Wenhui's ill-advised orders, you followed Xiao Han's young and wise plan, followed me, entered Daxia, swept the world, and achieved hegemony. What a great start?"
Zhang Wenbing stood on his horse and spoke boldly.
(End of chapter)
