Under the Lushi Volcano Pass, Shao Ling lay on the table and studied the nearby map. This area has high mountains and dense forests, complex terrain, and its geography is inferior to that of plain areas.
Shao Xing, who was in charge of both sides, said: "Zheng Jianchong's more than 20,000 people have arrived in Hucheng County, and they will reach Lingbao in two days. When he passes, Ba Lisu will march eastward to Mianchi, and the day when we go out to attack Guozhou is not far away. "
Shao Ling said: "The road from Lu to Guozhou is really difficult! If we hadn't transported the artillery out, it would have been troublesome again."
Shao Xing nodded: "Yes, the mountain roads here are too difficult! We take risks and transport the difficult-to-transport materials first, otherwise it will be difficult when the time comes."
At this moment, a soldier came in and said: "Urgent official document from Luoyang!"
Shao Ling glanced at the soldier, took the official document and opened it. After reading it again, I couldn't help but frown.
Shao Xing said hurriedly: "What's the matter? Is Yuhou in such trouble?"
Shao Ling handed the official document to Shao Xing without saying a word.
After reading the official document, Shao Xing couldn't help but said in surprise: "You want us to repel Zheng Chong, but also go north to occupy Jiezhou and block Balisu? This - this is a bit embarrassing. Zheng Jianchong has nearly 30,000 troops. , we are only more than 20,000 people!"
Shao Ling said: "Yes, it is a bit difficult. But as a commander, he will not issue such a military order as a last resort! No matter how difficult it is, we will find a way to complete the task! Jiang Min is in the sacred mountain, with more than a thousand people and a few Why can’t we annihilate all three thousand Jin troops in one hour?”
After saying that, he turned around and said to a staff officer beside him: "Find the official document from Luoyang eight days ago about the battle on the sacred mountain!"
The staff officer promised. After a while, I found the official document and handed it over.
Shao Ling took the official document and read it carefully again. He said to Shao Xing: "Jiang Min was able to win mainly because of the good use of artillery. Commander Jie told us that all ministries must give full play to the role of artillery. Some of our army's artillery regiments were given to us before the war, so we must use them well!"
After speaking, he handed the official document to Shao Xing. Said: "Look again and see how Jiang Min uses the cannon."
Shao Xing took the official document and read it over. He said to Shao Xing: "Artillery is indeed a sacred object. It's just that we haven't used it before, so we don't know what to do! It would be best to be able to disperse Zheng Jianchong's army with one shot, but if we can't defeat it, we will be embarrassed!"
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Shao Ling said: "They are always made of flesh and blood, I don't believe they can bear it! Order the artillery to be ready at any time!"
The soldiers on one side agreed and quickly ran out of the commander's tent.
Shao Ling leaned over the map and measured the distance with his hand. After a while, he said to Shao Xing: "Counting the time, when Zheng Jianchong arrives at Lingbao, we should attack there. The main target of this attack is Lingbao, and then quickly advance northward! Leave a regiment of troops in Guozhou to surround him. Just stay there. It's best if you can break the city. If you can't break it for a while, just keep an eye on the enemy. There are only 500 defenders there, so it's not worth staying with a large army."
Shao Xing said: "If the war goes unfavorably, Guozhou can block our material transportation. Du Yuhou, is this okay?"
Shao Ling said: "We can't control that much. The mission given to us by Commander Ji is to intercept Bali Su. If we can't do it, wouldn't this battle be in vain?"
Shao Xing nodded and said nothing more.
Shao Ling said: "We originally wanted to use artillery to attack the city, but now it seems that we can't do this. We ordered the artillery to move with our army. If it can't move, stay and attack Guozhou. As long as Zheng Jianchong is driven away and Jiezhou is occupied, even if It’s worth paying the price.”
In Hucheng County Government Office, Zheng Jianchong finished his breakfast and rinsed his mouth carefully. He ordered his soldiers to bring a pot of tea and sat by the window to drink it.
Deputy General Chen Youjing came over and said, "Provincial Governor, it's daybreak. Is it time to hit the road?"
"What's the hurry?" Zheng Jianchong said slowly. "After passing Hucheng and heading east, where is the next stop? Hangu Pass. Once you enter Hangu Pass, you will enter a dangerous place. The Song army has blocked their retreat and it will be difficult to get out. This battle is not just for us, nor is it only for the Jin Dynasty. People, there is Zhe Keqiu in Fuzhou. Zhe Keqiu is too far away, so we will wait for him in Hucheng County. Only when the three armies are united can we fight this battle."
Chen Youjing was startled. Said: "Jin Shuai Ba Li quickly ordered us to travel under the stars and night to get to Shaanzhou. There is no need to delay. We are staying in Hucheng. What should we do if Jin Shuai sends someone to question us? Jin Bing has arrived in Shaanxi Province and is waiting for us!"
Zheng Jianchong said: "The layout of the Song army in this battle is obvious. Just wait for us to reach Shaanzhou and let Ba Lisu hold the back road while he marches eastward to Mianchi. When the fourth prince came to Shaanxi, he met Wang Xiao in the Shaanzhou area They fought against each other. They were blocked in Mianchi and almost surrounded on all sides. Later, God showed mercy. Wang Xiaolie did not dare to leave Lushi County for too long and took the initiative to withdraw his troops. Only then was the fourth prince able to escape. Now he pulled away and moved eastward. , didn’t it play into the Song Army’s ambitions? I’ll wait in Hucheng County, and Marshal Jin will thank me later. I’m here, the Jin Army is in Shaanzhou, and the Song Army has no chance to take advantage of it.”
Chen Youjing thought for a while and couldn't help but nodded. Indeed, the task of pulling away and attacking Luoyang this time was really too much. The whole army was less than 70,000, and they came to attack Wang Xiaolie's army of 100,000. The result was hard to predict.
Zheng Jianchong said: "I won't march until Hezhong Mansion can be found. What's the point of waiting for ten days and a half? It's much better than being in danger."
Chen Youjing couldn't say anything anymore, so he had to leave.
Zheng Jianchong drank tea and looked at the spring scenery outside the window, as if he had completely forgotten the war in front of him.
Over the years, Zheng Jianchong was in Yan'an Mansion and heard many stories about Wang Xiaolie. Especially in the battles to save Li Yanxian, although Zheng Jian did not participate, the details were basically clear. Just kidding, Wang Xiaolie has fought so many battles without losing a single one, how can he compare with other generals?
With more than 20,000 soldiers and horses under his command, Ba Lisu dared to attack Wang Xiaolie's 100,000 troops. Zheng Jianchong did not want to follow him to death. Several generals in Shaanxi were not so kind. Zheng Jianchong knew it well and there was no need to listen to Ba Lisu alone.
To be honest, the Jin Army is pretty good at surrendering generals. Dare to delegate power and have great trust, so capable people can be reused. As the commander-in-chief of one side, Zheng Jianchong did not have to listen to the generals of the Jin army in everything. In this battle, the troops are not evenly matched, and he will never bring the army into the battlefield. No matter how hard Ba Lisu urged, Zheng Jianchong planned to stay in Hucheng County.
Jiang Min cleanly annihilated Wanyan Yuying's three thousand gold army in Shenshan County, which greatly shocked the generals on the front line. Everyone understood that Wang Xiaolie, who was about to fight, was different from other Song Army generals. If you are not careful, you will lose your life.
Liu Lin stopped moving forward when he arrived at Zhongmu County, and Zheng Jianchong stopped moving forward when he arrived at Hucheng County, and the war situation became strange.
