The sun was rising high, shining brightly on the armor of the officers and soldiers in front of the formation. Wang Xiaolie stood on the top of the mountain, feeling a little dazzled.
With the commander's flag pointing forward, Shao Ling led one hundred and fifty cavalry and rushed toward Yang Jin's formation like the wind. When they arrived in front of the formation, they saw that the enemy's formation was not panicked. They temporarily changed direction and crossed in front of the formation to the other side.
Wang Xiaolie saw it on the mountain and changed the flag at any time to direct the cavalry's combat direction.
Sometimes, Wang Xiaolie had the urge to let the cavalry charge straight up. No matter how Yang Jin's army defends, be careful and fight with all your strength. They are a mob, how can they stop their own troops? But he knew in his heart that these three hundred cavalry were his entire family fortune. Once there was a loss, it would be difficult to make up for it. After having the territory, it is no longer the indifference it had a few months ago.
After scanning several times in front of Yang Jin's formation, Yang Jin's formation became a little panicked. The performance of temporarily forcing strong men to join the army is already very good. Wang Xiaolie had no more than this request for his army.
Looking at the sun in the sky, Wang Xiaolie said: "It won't work without blood on the battlefield. After fighting for so long, no one from Yang Jin's army has come to attack. It seems that he is determined to defend. Order Shao Ling , charge straight to the enemy’s right flank! No matter what happens, keep charging forward!”
The soldier next to him agreed. Command with a handsome flag and order Shao Ling to rush forward.
Looking at the one hundred and fifty cavalrymen like hammers, they hit the right wing of Yang Jin's formation. In a moment, there was blood.
It's cloudless today, and the sun hangs overhead, casting thousands of golden lights. Although the battle was fierce in the front, Wang Xiaolie in the rear could not hear much sound and felt that the place was empty. The large formation of Xie Linong and Yu Huan remained motionless under the sun.
This feeling was completely different from when Wang Xiaolie led his troops into battle a few months ago. At that time, with a burst of blood, I just rushed forward, even forgetting life and death. Now he is far away from the front line and always pays attention to the war.
After all, Yang Jin's troops were an army of bandits. Under Shao Ling's attack, the formation began to become chaotic. The general saw that the situation was not good and hurriedly mobilized troops from the left wing to assist. For a moment, the military formation was a little chaotic.
Wang Xiaolie looked up at the sun in the sky and took a long breath. Said: "Order Niugao to attack the enemy's left wing!"
With the commander's flag raised and the horn blaring, Niu Gao's troops on the hillside in the south rushed down the mountain like flying and rushed straight to the left wing of Yang Jin's formation. Like the wind, in the blink of an eye, he hit the military formation.
The two armies faced each other from left to right. After a cup of tea or two, Yang Jin's army formation became chaotic.
The handsome flag beside Wang Xiaolie was rolled up and pointed straight ahead. Xie Linong and Yu Huan, who were in the rear, charged forward with their infantry and war drums. Within a stone's throw, it didn't take long to fight Yang Jin's army.
Wang Xiaolie took a breath and felt a little confused for a moment. I always feel that I should be on the front line, risking my life to kill. In fact, with thousands of soldiers and horses under his command, such opportunities are rare.
The Song Dynasty army generally required the general to rush to the front. Nearby was Zhai Jin who died in battle, and far away was Liu Ping who was captured in Haoshuichuan. They were both commanders of the army and were at the forefront. With bad luck, the commander will die or be captured, and the army will be in chaos.
Wang Xiaolie knew that when the two armies were fighting, the coach should not go to the front line. The coach is on the front line, who will take command? Once something happens to the coach, the whole army organization will be disintegrated. The habits of the Song army were inherited from the Five Dynasties, and many things cannot be speculated by common sense.
In less than half an hour, Yang Jin's army was defeated and retreated towards Minggao Mountain.
Wang Xiaolie and Cao Zhiyan's army followed their own army and pursued them all the way. They didn't stop until they were three miles away from Minggao Mountain.
In the afternoon, Zhai Cong arrived with the rest of Wang Xiaolie's army. I was extremely excited to see Wang Xiaolie.
Seeing Wang Xiaolie, Zhai Cong crossed his hands and said, "Zhizhou has won a great victory today, and Yang Jin's army is really vulnerable! If we have another bloody battle tomorrow, we might capture Minggao Mountain and wipe out all the bandit troops!"
Wang Xiaolie said: "In the yamen, the one fighting us today is Yang Jin's partial army. Now at the foot of Minggao Mountain, it is the main army. You have been fighting Yang Jin for more than a month. You should know that he is not easy to fight."
Zhai Cong said: "You can't say that. We are confronting Yang Jin on the Jiahe River, and we must cross the Yihe River before we fight. It is winter now, and the river is freezing cold, so crossing the river is not easy. It will be different when you get to the foot of Minggao Mountain! There are I don’t know how much easier it will be to cross the Yihe River if you hold me back!”
Wang Xiaolie said: "Let's take a look. In the yamen, we have won a big victory today, so we should celebrate with a drink."
After saying this, he ordered his troops to slaughter the sheep and prepare wine to reward them. Several military commanders were with him, and the generals and soldiers at all levels below had food and wine, and the number varied according to their levels. This place is fifty or sixty miles away from Ruzhou, so it is relatively easy to transport food and grass.
Wang Xiaolie felt that the supply of materials at this time was not as difficult as he imagined. Although after the war, Ruzhou can still supply its own three thousand troops, but it just needs to be more economical. When the army is out, they can still have wine and meat.
The population at this time was far less dense than in later generations, and many things were different. Especially compared with the anti-Japanese period, the people's food supply was not so tight, the land was still loose, and productivity did not lag too far behind. If managed well, there should be no shortage of money and food.
After entering the handsome tent, everyone sat down and wine was served.
After drinking a bowl of wine, Wang Xiaoxian said: "We have won a great victory today. We have arrived at the foot of Minggao Mountain. I am very happy to congratulate you! Prepare some wine and meat today. You can relax and rest after getting drunk! By the way, Shao Ling, don't drink too much." , you are on duty tonight."
Shao Ling crossed his hands and sang a promise.
This is a system that has been established for a long time. There must be generals on duty in the army. It cannot be said that the general is drunk and the whole army does not know what to do. There are generals on duty who are temporarily in charge and can deal with emergencies.
Wang Xiaolie said: "It is clear from today's battle that Yang Jin's army cannot fight hard. As long as we are united, it is not too difficult to break up their formation. By the way, how are the casualties today?"
Shao Ling said: "Twenty-eight of my one hundred and fifty cavalry were killed and thirty-seven were injured. Thirteen of the horses were injured. I'm afraid they will never be used as war horses. Alas, these horses were not easy to come by. It is a pity. !”
Zhai Cong on the side said: "In such a battle, a dozen horses are nothing! If we defeat Yang Jin, I will give you fifty horses!"
Wang Xiaolie said: "If that's the case, I'd like to thank you so much. To be honest, a few months ago, I fought a battle with the Jin army and got dozens of war horses. Afterwards, I went through many things, collected everything, and got Lu. The Taiwei donated troops, and we only managed to collect 300 horses."
Zhai Cong said: "I don't know how many horses the Jin man has! As long as he wins a few games, there will be no shortage."
Wang Xiaolie nodded: "That's what Yanei said. I just want to defeat the Jin man, which is easier said than done."
The Jin army did not necessarily rely on cavalry to fight. But when they attack, almost all the regular soldiers are on horseback, and often one soldier has several horses. If you win a big battle against the Jin soldiers, you can indeed get many horses. However, it is not easy for the Song Army to win against the Jin Army now.
Niugao's army also lost about 20 horses and more than 30 soldiers. The losses of the rest of the infantry were not much, only a dozen people. Because in the end it was a rout battle, with more enemies killed and less losses.
Xie Linong said: "In this battle, more than 300 people were beheaded and more than 600 people were captured. It can be considered a great victory. Zhizhou, what will happen to the prisoners of war?"
Wang Xiaolie said: "Most of these prisoners of war were forced into the army by Yang Jin, so they are pitiful. Don't treat them harshly. Wait until after the war to return to Ruzhou and deal with them. Whether they are incorporated into the army or sent to farm, there will always be usefulness."
Several people said yes together.
Captured officers and soldiers could be incorporated into their own troops. This was the practice at this time, and many armies grew in this way. But Wang Xiaolie didn't dare, he had to undergo transformation. My current army does not have the ability to reform prisoners, so I have to find another way.
Many times, Wang Xiaolie felt that the facts were different from what he thought. What I feel is easy to do is actually extremely difficult to do. Things that are obviously good for the people actually don't get much support. Even in many ways, I have adopted the successful methods from previous lives, but they are not understood.
All in all, Wang Xiaolie felt that there was always some distance between himself and the world. A lot of the knowledge I learned in my previous life clearly states that I should do this in books. Once I do it, I will be supported, but the reality is not like that.
After talking about today's war, everyone in the commander's tent shouted to their heart's content, ate large pieces of meat, and drank heavily. Wang Xiaolie sat there, drinking with everyone, but he always felt a little uncomfortable in his heart, feeling that something was missing.
Not far away from the stronghold at the foot of Minggao Mountain, Yang Jin looked at several generals who had retreated in defeat, his expressions stern. If one of them hadn't been his brother-in-law, Yang Jin would have pushed them all out and beheaded them all. Now that Wang Xiaolie has been forced to the Yishui River, echoing Zhai Xingyuan on the other side, his situation is in danger.
After scolding, several people were asked to go out, while Yang Jin drank alone in the tent.
When the moon was above the willow tree, a soldier came in, crossed his hands and said: "Your Majesty, there are two people outside asking to see you. They say they have important news, and they can make the incoming Wang Xiaolie army suffer a huge defeat!"
Yang Jin raised his head and snorted coldly: "What a boast! Let them in. If it's just lies, I can just use their heads!"
Not long after, Fang Youming and Cheng Yasi entered the commander's tent and saluted Yang.
Looking at Fang Youming, Yang Jin said coldly: "I remember you. You said you have connections in Ruzhou and can do great things. Come back to see me this time, but are you ready to deal with Wang Xiaolie?"
Fang Youming said: "It's exactly like this if you take advantage of the power of the king. This Cheng Yasi has been an official in Ruzhou for many years. What can't he do?"
Yang Jin looked at the two people. After a while, he slowly said: "Okay! I can take care of Wang Xiaolie, but I won't forget your benefits!"
