Chapter 160 First Army
Wu Li soon learned the news. Wu Li immediately made a judgment. He felt that the enemy was coming for him.
The war is about to begin.
But Wu Li didn't say anything to anyone. As if nothing happened. Because he knows better and he can prepare. It has been prepared for a long time. The rest depends on the other party's reaction.
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"Brother, what do you think of the First Army?" Jin Zhen said.
Fu Youde asked Sheng Yong to attack the first army, which consisted of nearly 100,000 troops. Naturally, it is impossible to give so many troops to Sheng Yong, and there are naturally assistants below. Just to allow Sheng Yong to command, he can only send some people with junior qualifications, if he sends veterans.
Whether Sheng Yong can command and move is a question.
Jin Zhen is one of them, even though he lost last time. After all, he is a direct descendant of Fu Youde, and he has a title. Although he will be punished, he will not be beaten to death with a stick.
Sheng Yong said: "I don't know yet about the combat effectiveness of the First Army. But I know that Wu Li is impeccable. It is almost impossible to take advantage of him."
"Don't have any other ideas now, just fight in an upright manner."
Sheng Yong had originally thought of an ambush, but the land here was almost all flat and there was no terrain suitable for an ambush. Moreover, there were so many people on both sides that it was impossible to cover up. Sheng Yong has been able to hide his edge until now, and the enemy has not discovered the whereabouts of the army, which is already very rare and commendable.
As the distance between the two parties grows closer, this situation has become impossible.
It was already a matter of time before the Northern Army discovered the main force of the Southern Army.
Why did Sheng Yong go to Fuhe to check in person. It's because the Floating River is the most suitable place for an ambush nearby.
If it doesn’t work in Floating River, it won’t work in other places.
The rest can only take the initiative to attack.
The reason is very simple. Sheng Yong is here to fight a war of annihilation. If he doesn't take the initiative to attack, there is no point in fighting a war of annihilation.
And once Wu Li is given enough time to build fortifications, this battle will be very difficult to fight.
Jin Zhen said: "Then when should we take action?"
Sheng Yong said: "Now."
Jin Zhen was shocked and said, "Now."
Sheng Yong said: "Yes, right now."
Although, Sheng Yong understood that an immediate floating river ambush was of no use. The core key to attacking the enemy halfway is to use the river to divide the enemy, so as to achieve the purpose of defeating the enemy with more troops.
Now this goal cannot be achieved.
Because the floating river cannot separate the enemy.
But the floating river still has a role. The floating river can slow down the opponent's marching speed. After all, no matter how many floating bridges are built on the floating river. Not as good as flat ground. Thereby delaying the opponent's assembly time.
Although it is said that the marching sequence of the Northern Army is ready to resist cavalry attacks at any time.
But can we resist it? Still a test.
Therefore, Sheng Yong felt that they were not completely without advantages.
It's just that the advantage is a little too small. But now it's just this advantage. Gotta catch it too.
Following Sheng Yong's order. The war has officially begun.
Among the reeds.
This place is not too far away from the place where Jin Zhen and Jin Shengyu last clashed. These reeds spread along the seaside and are also used as fuel for boiling salt. Cangzhou Changlu Salt Field is also very famous. It’s just that it’s still the heyday.
Jin Town suffered a big loss because of the reed swamp.
This time he put his mind to it.
Jin Zhen held his horse down and let it lie on the ground. The horse felt very uncomfortable and snorted from time to time. He even used his head to touch Jinzhen's hand.
Jin Zhen comforted the war horse while soothing his own nervous mood.
As a partridge whistle sounded in front.
Jin Zhen gave the order, got on his horse, and rushed out with a loud shout.
Then countless sharp whistles sounded.
Because it was an ambush, drums and other instruments were not convenient to carry, and whistles were the most convenient. As a result, it became one of the standard equipment of the Southern Army cavalry.
Countless cavalry rushed out of the reed swamp.
The first thing they faced was none other than the vigilant cavalry.
What did these cavalry have no time to do? It was overwhelmed by the rolling cavalry. Immediately, the cavalry rushed towards the marching First Army.
The reaction of the First Army at this moment was worthy of their title.
Almost at the same time the cavalry appeared. All armies began to change their formations. One by one, they changed from columns to hollow square formations. And in the hollow space, there is nothing but baggage and artillery. Although the cavalry was approaching, except for one camp, it was a beat slow when changing formations, and was immediately dispersed by countless cavalry. Hundreds of people died under the sword, and some of the remaining soldiers fled to another phalanx and were accepted.
In other words, the ambush in Jinzhen only brought this little result.
This disappointed Jin Zhen.
In fact, as far as Sheng Yong was concerned, he had never thought about the results of cavalry attacking the enemy's formation. What the cavalry has to do is slow down the enemy's march. This creates opportunities for the rear army. rather than attacking directly.
It’s just that Jin Zhentai is expected to achieve great success in battle. Only then did I want to get more. But he did not expect to encounter such a situation, but he was not disappointed, and quickly moved his army north. All the formations encountered along the way have been sorted out.
It is a complete hollow square array. With the support of bayonets and artillery, it is simply indestructible.
However, there is a problem, that is, due to the march, the distance between the front and back of these armies is a bit far. Although, as close to each other as possible. But in fact, each of these phalanxes was like broken pearls, scattered on the marching route. .
Although one looks like a hedgehog.
But it is not infallible in the end.
At this time, Sheng Yong's army was advancing here quickly, with not only enough infantry, but also enough artillery.
Sheng Yong could only bring artillery to the battlefield, so with the absolutely superior artillery, cavalry, and infantry, these infantry formations were no match. All Sheng Yong had to do was to harvest.
At this moment, Wu Li also understood Sheng Yong's thoughts.
First of all, Wu Li secretly blamed himself, feeling that he was too careless and did not expect Sheng Yong to do this. But at the same time he pushed these regrets aside. Without him, the war has already begun. These emotions are simply useless.
The former army had one-third strength. It weighs about 20,000 people and has four guard posts. If really eaten. It was a heavy loss for the First Army. It may also cause the First Army to be defeated in the first battle.
affect the entire war.
There was only one thing Wu Li had to do, and that was to reach the battlefield quickly.
Nothing else can be done.
When things got to this point, Sheng Yong also achieved his goal. That would be a great battle on the plains. For the camp that was attacked endlessly with intensive firepower. Sheng Yong had long since wanted to do such a thing.
Wu Li gave the order on the floating bridge: "The whole army should be lightly equipped, and the heavy artillery should be thrown to the north of the floating river."
"Each battalion advances southward in a hollow square formation. They are not allowed to stop when encountering the enemy. They continue to attack until they join up with the front army."
"In addition, let everyone know that our army has encountered an enemy. It is the main force of the enemy."
Following Wu Li's orders, they were issued like water. Countless Ming troops formed square formations and marched slowly south. They were not far from the front army, only a few miles away. You can even hear the intensive sound of firecrackers in front.
But these few miles away are like a natural chasm. It seemed that no matter how hard I walked, I couldn't get there.
First of all, the marching alignment is different.
Marching in column is most convenient. The marching speed is also the fastest. Marching in square formation is different. You must pay attention to the coordination of the front, rear, left and right. It would be strange if the marching speed could be increased.
Not to mention, Sheng Yong had already been prepared for this.
The Confederate cavalry rushed over like a tide.
Naturally these cavalry will not go
It is not useless to attack the infantry phalanx under fire. But most of the time it's death.
But just go around these squares. All phalanxes must remain on alert, otherwise such a feint will turn into a real attack. By that time, the problem will be big.
And when you are on alert, it is difficult to keep marching.
After all, each gun is loaded and ready to be fired, while requiring the army to move non-stop. It is simply an impossible task.
However, Wu Li was not unresponsive. The Northern Army's cavalry also came up.
