When Zhu Di mobilized his troops and horses to prepare to march south to the Tang Army, Li Jing's troops had already appeared in the Hebei Plain.
Li Jing's military style was both upright and strange. He could not only command the army to fight head-on, but also lead the cavalry to raid thousands of miles.
When attacking the grasslands in history, Li Jing braved the wind and snow and led thousands of elites to raid thousands of miles, and finally destroyed the country in one fell swoop.
As long as Li Jing is allowed to seize the opportunity, his speed in commanding cavalry raids will definitely surpass many famous generals who are famous for their cavalry.
After Li Tang crossed the Taihang Mountains, Li Jing led the cavalry and rushed into Ran Wei's territory without ceremony. They made an arc and came to the east side of the Ming army.
Thanks to Lian Po's caution, military forts were set up on various city roads around the army.
Dozens of military forts are connected, extending all the way to the main camp of the Ming army. It can effectively prevent enemy raids.
After Li Jing discovered this, he did not act rashly. He left half of his troops to guard the east, and then personally led his troops to the north. In just over ten days, he captured a dozen of the Ming army's northern areas. city.
By this time, the armies led by Li Mu and Lian Po were surrounded on three sides in the vast Hebei Plain.
During this process, it was not that Li Mu did not counterattack. He personally led his troops to conduct a short-distance raid, hoping to tear apart the enemy's encirclement.
The final results all ended in disappointment.
It's not that his ability is not good, but that the situation faced by the Ming army is too bad.
The Ming army had Li Ji and Ran Min in front, and Li Jing behind them. There was space to the east, but if they attacked eastward, it would be of no use except lengthening the Ming army's front.
In addition, the food routes were cut off, and hundreds of thousands of troops were trapped on the plains. The defense was waiting to be killed, and the breakout collapsed immediately.
The situation Li Mu Lianpo faced at this time was very similar to the Zhao army in the Changping Battle in history.
Of course, they still had extremely strong combat effectiveness in a short period of time, and the Tang army did not dare to push too hard.
The favorable situation for the Tang army was that Li Mu Lianpo's troops were trapped in place and collapsed due to the loss of food and grass. The more general situation was that Li Mu Lianpo made a desperate breakout.
In this case, the Ming army could still escape with a small number of elites, but most of the soldiers and horses would be annihilated.
The most likely scenario is that Li Mu Lianpo directly leads the army to surrender... but this is impossible. Even if Li Mu Lianpo and Li Mu Lianpo die in battle, they will not become surrendered generals.
The war situation in Hebei has become very obvious.
The Military Intelligence Department of Daxia even found out that many civil and military officials in Ran Wei had plans to join Li Tang. After all, Ran Min was not a wise king in history.
He is more like a peerless general known for his bravery, and he governs the country very roughly.
With such a character, apart from the support of some military generals, Ran Min also had many courtiers who were not so loyal to him.
Historically, many people in Ran Wei died for their country after Ran Min was defeated. That was because it was Murong Xianbei who attacked and destroyed Ran Wei. The barbarians were cruel and unpopular.
But now it was Tang Jun who was winning them over.
Li Shimin's reputation as the Khan of Heaven and Emperor Zhenguan is known to everyone throughout China. Such a heroic and wise king is worthy of everyone's service.
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Wang Jing had been paying attention to the situation in Hebei when he was in charge of Jinan.
In his opinion, the Ming army was surrounded on three sides and had no room to stand up. If Li Mulian was ruthless enough, he should decisively break out of the encirclement with a small number of elites, abandon Hebei and return to Youzhou.
With the protection of these two heavenly warriors, even Li Jing would not be able to pursue him too closely.
In this case, although the Ming army lost hundreds of thousands of elites and lost Hebei, it could keep Youzhou's basic base by allowing generals such as Li Mu Lianpo to return.
However, such a decision cannot be made by just one person.
Those hundreds of thousands of elites were the core and main force of the Ming army. Once they gave up, the Ming army would be directly disabled. When the Tang army went north again, it would be difficult for the Ming army to fight back.
"The Tang Army took advantage this time! Half of the Central Plains is replaced by Hebei and Youzhou. If these territories can be digested, the national power can be doubled, and the shackles of expansion to all directions can be completely opened!"
Wang Jing looked through the military newspaper and sighed secretly.
However, Wang Jing was not jealous of the other party in his heart. Even if time went back, he would still make the same decision, using the flying boat in exchange for Li Tang's concessions in the Central Plains.
Li Tang could double his power by acquiring Youzhou in Hebei, and the Great Xia Dynasty would gain even greater benefits by annexing the Central Plains.
Wang Jing could even take this opportunity to step into the final step to obtain the title of Emperor of Heaven.
No one in this world is a fool. Li Shimin also has famous ministers like Fang Xuanling and Du Ruhui to assist him. Their decision was made after weighing the pros and cons.
"Your Majesty, this is the military report sent back by General Xie Xuan!"
Yu Yunwen stepped forward and delivered the military information that had just reached Jinan.
"Huh? Wu Han, Geng Yan, Zhang Fei and Jia Fu together led elite troops to surround Feizhou's partial division?"
Wang Jing frowned.
These four are all powerful men in the heavenly realm. If they join forces to attack, Yang Su and Zhang Xutuo cannot stop them.
He quickly looked through the military reports, and as expected, dozens of flying boats led by Yang Su and Zhang Xutuo were destroyed by Wu Han and Geng Yan. If Xie Xuan hadn't arrived quickly enough, Yang Su and Zhang Xutuo would have been defeated.
First came Wu Han and Geng Yan...the two Heaven Realm partial masters were still able to deal with them, but then came Zhang Fei and Jia Fu, and the partial masters could not resist them.
Now even Xuanyuan Pass has been captured by the Han army in counterattack.
Most of the results of Feizhou's early raid were lost in one fell swoop.
“It’s really unexpected that we lost!”
Wang Jing closed the military report and frowned slightly. It was normal for the division to suffer losses. What made him a little uncomfortable was that Li Tang used the flying boat to win the victory in Hebei.
However, Daxia used Feizhou to capture Xuanyuan Pass in the early stage, which only reduced the morale of the Eastern Han Dynasty and did not create a real winning advantage.
Without Tang Jun to compare, Wang Jing could still accept the current situation.
But with the comparison, Wang Jing was a little dazzled when he read the military report.
Yu Yunwen said: "Your Majesty, the enemy has sent four strong men from the Heavenly Realm. Even with the flying boats, it is difficult for the partial army to compete. This is a normal situation. The Han army has sent the Heavenly Realm back to the rear, and the Hulao Pass will be empty. The frontal battlefield will be empty." Our army can gain more advantages!"
Wang Jing couldn't help but glance at him, and said calmly: "The Han army has Xiongguan in hand, and if our army has the advantage but cannot turn it into victory, then it will be useless no matter how much advantage we have!"
"What did General Han say?"
Yu Yunwen reported: "General Han ordered General Xie Xuan to lead the partial division and lead a flying boat to guerrilla the cities in the hinterland of the Eastern Han Dynasty. Don't limit yourself to attacking a certain pass..."
Wang Jing nodded slightly.
The situation in Daxia was different from that of Li and Tang. The most important problem for Li and Tang was the natural barrier of Taihang. As long as the natural barrier was crossed, the Ming army's long front line would not be able to stop the Tang army from penetrating.
The Xia army's goal was the Luoyang Basin. Luoyang was densely populated and surrounded by dangerous passes. It was the foundation hinterland of the Eastern Han Dynasty.
According to Yang Su's previous strategy, he would first attack Xuanyuan Pass, and then use Xuanyuan Pass as a basis to attack the cities in all directions, cutting off the passage from Luoyang to Hulao Pass, and from Luoyang to Nanyang...
This is the most ideal state.
But in fact, the Eastern Han Dynasty could not sit back and watch him continuously attack the key points in the hinterland. This time, the four major heaven realms were sent out at once, and the reaction was not small. All of a sudden, Yang Su's strategy was ruined.
Of course, this is not because Yang Su is incompetent, but because it is his first time to command this kind of air force, his lack of experience, and his underestimation of the Han army's reaction led to his disgrace.
If they change their tactics and continue guerrilla warfare according to Han Xin's method, it will severely damage the morale of the Han army and contain some of the forces of the Eastern Han Dynasty.
"General Han has thought carefully. It seems we don't have to worry about it! What's the situation in Xiangyang now? He actually let Zhang Fei and Jia Fu escape?"
Wang Jing changed his subject and asked about Xiangyang.
After Daxia went north, the western camp commanded by Yue Fei, after winning a series of victories, marched under Xiangyang City. Although Yue Fei contained 40 to 50% of the Eastern Han Dynasty's strength, he also contained the troops and horses supported by the Shu Han.
As long as he leads the troops without moving, he will have a great effect on the army heading north.
But being so immobile gave people the impression that Yue Fei was somewhat unworthy of his reputation.
Now Yue Fei asked the Han army in Xiangyang to draw out two heavenly realms of Zhang Fei and Jia Fu to support the eastern front, which further deepened this impression.
"Zhuge Liang deployed eight battle formations in Xiangyang, but he was unable to hold out. General Yue kept sending troops to attack the city in rotation, but he could only contain some of the generals in Xiangyang..."
Yu Yunwen defended Yue Fei.
Zhuge Liang's Eight Formation Diagram is famous all over the world, especially in the novel. It is even legendary. The formation made of stones can actually trap Lu Xun's army of more than 100,000 people. It is simply unpredictable.
In the world of China, even if the eight formations laid out by Zhuge Liang are not as powerful as in the novel, one-fifth of the effect can make top generals sigh.
What's more, the place where Zhuge Liang is setting up his formation at this time is Xiangyang, which is known as a strong city...
Wang Jing also understood Yue Fei's situation at this time. If he was allowed to lead Yue Fei's camp on the west road, he would be led by Zhuge Liang in a short time, and he would be defeated unknowingly.
Yue Fei was able to lead his army and suppress Zhuge Liang, Pang Tong, Feng Yi, Cen Peng, Zhou Yu and others in Xiangyang City. He was worthy of the title of military sage.
"Now that the situation in Hebei is about to be established, our army cannot delay any longer and must defeat the Eastern Han Dynasty as soon as possible!"
Wang Jing said slowly.
If after Li Tang annexes Hebei, Daxia has not taken over the Central Plains, and Li Tang's army, which has broken through the shackles by then, may not necessarily watch from the side in accordance with the covenant.
Wang Jing looked up at this time, waved to his attendant, and asked him to summon Liu Bowen.
In the past few days, Wang Jing has left a lot of military affairs to the other party and asked the other party to handle many things in the Qingqi land for him, so he did not stand by to consult the military aircraft as usual.
Soon, Liu Bowen came quickly.
Wang Jing did not hesitate, he simply explained the matter and then asked for countermeasures.
this……
Liu Bowen suddenly fell into deep thought. He looked up at the map of Shenzhou Kunyu hanging on the west side of the hall. After a while, he said: "Xiangyang sent Zhang Fei and Jia Fu to attack our army's partial division. In my opinion, they should want to capture me." The military’s flying boat!”
"As soon as the flying boats came out, all the military strategists in the world knew that the previous methods of leading troops needed to be changed. It is impossible for the Han army not to know this... As long as they can capture one, with Zhuge Liang's ability, they can quickly imitate it."
"Using flying boats to fight against flying boats is the best way to deal with it!"
Wang Jing's face looked a little solemn.
He asked the Daxia Ministry of Industry and Daozhengsi to work hard to develop a killer weapon, but if it was copied before it produced any results, Wang Jing would feel depressed just thinking about it.
Liu Bowen said: "Now that our army has sunk dozens of flying boats, the Han army has achieved its goal, and it is a foregone conclusion that the flying boats will be imitated. In this case, I suggest that our army rush to build a thousand more flying boats!"
"Then send the flying boat to the Qin State in Guanzhong. Before the Han army can successfully imitate it, let the Qin army climb over the mountains and invade Hanzhong..."
Then urgently build a flying boat and send it to Qin so that the Qin army can invade Hanzhong?
Wang Jing was shocked by this plan.
But he quickly realized, what makes Xiangyang able to stand firm under Yue Fei's attack now? Are they Feng Yicenpeng's elite of the Eastern Han Dynasty? Or the solid city wall of Xiangyang itself?
No, it was Zhuge Liang who came all the way to lay out the eight formations and took charge personally.
Without Zhuge Kongming, even if Xiangyang could block Yue Fei, it would never be so easy, and it would still be able to mobilize two heavenly generals to return to the rear.
Zhuge Liang's personal ability is almost impeccable. As long as he is around, Xiangyang will be almost unbreakable, but what if he is gone?
Zhuge Kongming's identity has always been the prime minister of Shu Han and Liu Bei's military advisor! Rather than Liu Xiu's ministers.
If Liu Bei in Hanzhong is in danger and Shu Han is in a life-and-death crisis, can Zhuge Liang still be able to safely control Xiangyang?
Now the Qin army commanded by Wang Jian is stationed in the western part of Guanzhong to guard against the Shu army moving north. There is also the idea of attacking Hanzhong in turn.
However, Hanzhong and Guanzhong are separated by mountains, and only a few passages are connected. Both sides cannot deploy their armies if they want to fight.
Qin and Wang Jian have no chance, so Daxia will create opportunities for them...
Li Tang could rely on flying boats to cross the Taihang natural barrier and invade Hebei. Daxia provided flying boats to the Qin army. The Qin army could also cross the mountains and directly invade Hanzhong...
Hanzhong has Liu Bei and Guan Yu in charge, so the defense is fairly tight.
But if Wang Jian takes action, the Shu army will never be easy. The army will be defeated and Nanzheng will be lost.
In this case, Zhuge Liang could not remain indifferent.
Even the Shu Han reinforcements in Xiangyang City have to be transferred back. The enemies faced by Daxia's Western Route Army can be weakened by half in an instant.
"Bowen's brilliant idea!"
Wang Jing couldn't help but stand up, looking a little excited. After taking two steps to the left and right, he praised again: "If you can defend the enemy thousands of miles away and send out a thousand flying boats, you can open up the situation and find a chance for victory for our army. If you can By capturing Xiangyang, Bowen's feat will be enough to make him a marquis!"
Yu Yunwen on the side was also full of joy.
It would be great if Yue Fei could capture Xiangyang.
"Immediately send an order to the Ministry of Industry to build another thousand flying boats as quickly as possible regardless of losses... Before that, with Pei Ju as the envoy, take the spiritual boat to Xianyang to form an alliance with Qin."
