Wugu Mountain is more than a hundred miles away from Nali.
The Qin army crossed the Nali River in just three days and opened a supply line at the same time.
The main camp.
There are only 100,000 troops around Xiao Yuan, because 200,000 troops are besieging Laisen, and the other troops are clearing Jikan and surrounding areas, and at the same time controlling traffic arteries to facilitate the transportation of grain, grass and luggage.
As for southern Xinjiang, they were arranged to go to the southeastern line of the Nali area, because some local armed forces of the ghost tribe gathered there, which would harass the flanks and needed to be wiped out.
Meng Ya accepted the order happily and had already led the southern Xinjiang soldiers over.
In the big tent, Peng Shuang couldn't help but said: "Your Majesty, these southern Xinjiang soldiers have never really fought with the ghost army since they left the fortress, and I don't know if they can complete this task."
Xiao Yuanle said: "The southeastern front is just some ghost militia gathered from the local area. Southern Xinjiang is sending 50,000 troops, all of which are regular troops. If Meng Ya can't even defeat this kind of mob, then he doesn't have to come back. "
Then he added: "Tell the soldiers to seize the time to cut down the trees and set up camp here to block all westward military actions of the ghost army."
"Yes." Peng Shuang took the order and left.
Why didn't Xiao Yuan continue to march, or fight to the capital of the ghost country?
First, it is the problem of the supply line, which is crucial. Once it is cut off, the consequences will be disastrous.
Secondly, you can’t go too far alone.
Third, when fighting in a foreign land, the terrain is unfamiliar and there are too many variables.
Fourth, there is no point in attacking the city of Yar now, because it will eventually turn into a siege war, and the ghost army will definitely defend the city with heavy troops. This is the next best option.
It would be better to attract all the main force of the ghost army and annihilate them here, so as not to look for them everywhere.
In the afternoon, Chen Jing sent another newly drawn map. This was all the result of the military aircraft battalion opening the way. It was also one of the reasons why Xiao Yuan stayed here. He needed to figure out the march route and the surrounding situation.
The Central Plains has been invaded by the ghost tribe before, but there is no map of the ghost tribe. This is the most uncomfortable point of this expedition.
Xiao Yuan Yu Shuai's case unfolded, and he said while watching: "Now we have a clearer and clearer understanding of the ghost clan's territory and terrain. I still say the same thing, this map is for military use, and there must be no mistakes, not even a hair's breadth."
"Your Majesty, please rest assured. I have personally surveyed it and checked it with many parties. There will be no mistakes." Chen Jing said.
"Yes." Xiao Yuan nodded: "I can rest assured that the military aircraft battalion is doing things. You have contributed a lot to this."
"I am afraid, but I am very lucky to be able to serve your majesty and my country!" Chen Jing said seriously.
Xiao Yuan patted him on the shoulder and asked him to study the military map together. Now he knew the entire Nali area well.
After a while, Chen Jing said: "The place your Majesty chose to station is indeed the best choice. It not only controls the main road, but also has both offensive and defensive capabilities. There is no shortage of water. I admire you."
"The most critical thing is to hold the throat. We just don't know if the ghost army will come." Xiao Yuan said: "If it comes, we can fight a decisive battle with them on the Nali Plain."
He said with a smile and said: "Jia You believes that the ghost army will come here in an attempt to stop our army from continuing to advance eastward, and it is very likely that the ghost army will come here in large force."
Chen Jingdao: "I also feel that what Mr. Jia said is true. Our army's occupation of Nali is a great threat to the ghost tribe. They cannot just sit idly by and ignore it."
"I hope it's the main force. This is the result I want to see most." Xiao Yuan said: "According to the time, the Ghost King should have received this military information by now. During this period, you ask Tan Ma to go deeper. If there is any situation Report in time."
"Nuo, I will make arrangements right away." Chen Jing bent down and cupped his fists.
Let's say that the city of Sais has been heavily besieged by the Qin army.
The ghost army sent out exploration horses many times, but they always got the same result: they had become an isolated city and could not get out.
This is the consequence of Laisen's failure to retreat in time. To put it simply, they have been isolated in the border area. All the surrounding areas are no longer owned by the ghost tribe, and the connecting roads and transportation are all guarded by the Qin army.
Eighty thousand ghost troops are trapped in this city, and together with the residents, there are more than a hundred thousand people in total.
Of course, Seth City did not have such a large population before. Last winter, the Qin Army's cavalry was frequently dispatched, so many surrounding ghost people fled in.
There is not much food for the 80,000 ghost army. The population in the city has increased sharply, and materials are extremely scarce. There are already many refugees begging everywhere. This is accompanied by public security problems, and theft and robbery occur from time to time.
But Laisen no longer cares about this. At this time, he is anxiously asking in the hall: "How? Is there a way out!?"
"This" the ghost general below had an ugly expression: "My subordinates sent a large number of scouts in all directions. After several probes, it was still the same as before. The Qin army controlled all the roads."
"Damn it!" Laisen gritted his teeth and said, "The Qin army is forcing us to break out!"
"General, you should be careful about this matter." The ghost general said hurriedly: "The Qin army is powerful and extremely powerful. It also guards dangerous roads and waits for work. If you are not careful, you will lose your troops and generals."
"Then what do you think we should do!" Laisen said angrily: "We can't stay here forever. Our military rations can't last long. There are still so many refugees in the city. Once the rations run out, you should know what the consequences will be! "
"This." The ghost general was also very anxious and said: "It's better to wait a little longer. Didn't the general write to His Majesty the King? The Congress will definitely not ignore us. Reinforcements should have been sent. By then, we will It can be coordinated with reinforcements to point at one place and attack from both inside and outside."
"This is indeed a good idea, but this general is worried." Laisen said: "It has been a long time since the day when the message was sent. Do you know that every day that passes, we are more in danger."
"That's all we can do now." The ghost general said: "I just hope that the domestic reinforcements can arrive quickly. During this time, we can also fully understand the Qin army's defense situation."
Laisen didn't say anything else about this matter, but suddenly changed the topic: "By the way, do you know anything about Ning Zhan?"
Before, the ghost army was very poor in intelligence. They thought that the Qin army only had more than 100,000 troops, and its leader was still Wei Qing.
But after the Battle of Wugu Mountain, everything that needs to be known has naturally been clarified.
The ghost general replied: "I asked the civil servants in the army and they said that he was the founding general of the Qin State. He was named Pingnanhou and General of the South by the Emperor of Qin."
"General Zhengnan!" Laisen's face turned livid: "Wei Qing and Ning Zhan are all generals. Even Emperor Qin came here in person! He has mobilized hundreds of thousands of troops to fully invade our country!"
"Qin has been planning this battle for a long time, and the situation will probably become more and more critical!"
(End of chapter)
