Chapter 1212 1213 [There will be times when the wind and waves break] (9)

Author: Shangtang Doumiao

Chapter 1212 1213 [There will be times when the wind and waves break] (9)

"Report!"

A military general ran into the festival hall, knelt down on one knee facing Xiao Jin, and said in a trembling voice: "Military Master, the Changping Camp is reporting urgently. The Nanwufeng Navy suddenly blocked the upper reaches of the Tiancang River the morning before yesterday.

A large number of Zhou army's infantry crossed the river through Linyang Ferry, Hukou Ferry, Chifeng Ferry and other places, and headed straight for us to attack various places in Sizhou!"

Xiao Jin suddenly stood up, his expression slightly changed.

Guo Xing also looked solemn. It was not surprising that Southern Zhou chose to start from Sizhou. After all, they had been deploying troops and generals in Ningzhou on the south bank in the past two months. The Wufeng navy was like a mad tiger frequently moving down the river.

He repeatedly provoked the Dingzhou Navy of Liang.

Xiao Jin said in a deep voice: "Tell me carefully."

The military general bowed his head and replied: "The afternoon before yesterday, the Zhou army divided into three groups and attacked Sizhou Cenning Prefecture, Chaling Prefecture and Hepingwu Prefecture, with a strength of more than 60,000. Yesterday morning, Chaling Prefecture... fell."

Xiao Jin's face turned pale, as if he had been slapped one after another.

The letter of credence of the Southern Zhou Dynasty obviously could not deceive him. The so-called sending people to Kyoto to ask for instructions from the Emperor was just a lie. Xiao Jin was not naive to that extent. Therefore, the Southern Zhou Dynasty used the method of falsehood and truth to suddenly come from Tiancang River.

Although he was slightly embarrassed by the attack from upstream, it would not affect the overall situation.

During the time he came to the southern border, Xiao Jin not only smoothed out the extremely complicated relationship between the generals of the southern army, but also communicated with the governors of the five southern states and made many preparations for the possible outbreak of war.

What really embarrassed him was that Changping Camp actually lost Chalingfu City in just one day.

Before leaving Beijing last year, Xiao Jin went to Jingren Palace to meet Empress Dowager Wu, and the two had a long conversation about issues in the military. In Empress Dowager Wu's opinion, Pei Yue's influence in the military stems largely from

Yu Guliang's support, and the Southern Army happened to be Gu Liang's territory. People such as Guo Xing, Zhuang Xia and Zhang Qixian were all close associates promoted by Gu Liang when he was the head coach of the Southern Army.

Xiao Jin rushed to the southern border on the one hand to prevent Pei Yue from taking charge of the border army, and on the other hand he wanted to try his best to adjust the power structure within the southern army. Therefore, at the military meeting a year ago, he found a way to suppress the stronghold camp.

Coach Zhuang Xia also handed over the responsibility of defending the east and west fronts to his own men, namely Lu Qi, the coach of the Changping Camp stationed on the western front, and Xia Yan, the coach of the Yaoshan Camp stationed in Yaozhou.

These two are not descendants of the founding princes. Lu Qinai was from the Western Army and had a very close relationship with Xiao Jin. Xia Yanze served in the Kyoto garrison and the Forbidden Army successively, and was one of the tiger generals left to Liu Xian by Emperor Kaiping.

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Xiao Jinhan said in a cold voice: "What a great Lu Qi!"

The general who reported the news remained silent because he had already sensed the real murderous intent contained in these four short words, Youjunji.

Xiao Jin looked at this man and said sternly: "Immediately lead your people to the Changping camp and tell the commander Lu Qi that if you lose another city or place, I will not let you go easily!"

"Obey the order!" The general was sweating profusely and quickly retreated.

Xiao Jin exhaled a breath of turbid air and gradually calmed down.

Guo Xing couldn't help but breathed a sigh of relief when he saw this. He had actually noticed Xiao Jin's distrust of some generals of the Southern Army, but this was not important, because in the face of the huge pressure brought by the war, internal conflicts could be put aside temporarily. He only

They were worried that Xiao Jin would not live up to his reputation and make some substandard decisions, which would plunge hundreds of thousands of Confederate troops into a situation of eternal disaster.

At present, it seems that although the coach is a bit stubborn, he is not a panicked person.

Two hours later, in the Festival Hall of the Commander's Mansion, a group of military generals gathered together.

Everyone has been informed of the emergency military report on the Western Front, but even Zhuang Xia, the head coach of the solid base camp who was suppressed by Xiao Jin before, does not have the slightest sense of gloating in his heart. Except for Yao who is still in Shangyuan Mansion in Yaozhou at the moment.

Except for Xia Yan, the commander of Shandaying, all the generals in the hall have been rooted in the southern border for many years and have a deep affection for this land. No one wants to see the Southern Zhou army slaughtering people in the territory.

What's more, just the year before last, Pei Yue led them to defeat the Zhou army. Not only did Fang Xiexiao lose his position as Prime Minister and Minister of Military Affairs, but he also captured Hanyang City, an important town on the south coast. Now that Pei Yue is far away in Kyoto, the Sizhou defense line was easily broken through by the Zhou army.

Losing Chaling City in just one day was undoubtedly a shame for the entire Southern Army.

Zhang Qixian, the commander of the Qinian camp, decisively requested his order: "Military Master, the general is calling for battle! Although the Qinian camp currently only has two guards, the general will definitely be able to protect the Changping camp and drive the Southern Zhou army back to the south bank of the Tiancang River.

!If we fail to win this battle, I would like to raise my head to see you!"

Zhuang Xia said loudly: "Including the last general, the 40,000 soldiers of the solid base camp have long been prepared to sacrifice their lives for the country. I beg the military commander to give the order. The last general is willing to lead the solid base army to help Sizhou!"

Guo Xing did not speak, because the Zhennan Camp was the support for the two cities on the south bank. As a last resort, the Zhennan Army must firmly guard the south gate of Dingzhou and work with the Dingzhou Navy to protect this two-hundred-year-old camp.

The vast waters of Yuli.

Xiao Jin felt quite emotional, because the expressions on Zhang Qixian and Zhuang Xia's faces had already shown that they were ready to die and there was absolutely no hesitation. You must know that these two are not ordinary generals, but the commanders of the side camp who can be called generals. They are real soldiers in the Liang Army.

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At this moment, he couldn't help but have a thought: Are the concerns of the Queen Mother and his fear of Pei Yue for the imperial court or are they mixed with many impurities?

Therefore, he did not show his previous arrogant posture, looked at Zhang Qixian and Zhuang Xia and said: "Two generals, please be patient for a moment. Lu Qi bears the unshirkable responsibility for the fall of Chalingfu City, but the war is now the most important thing, so I

He is allowed to serve his crime well, but he will never be lenient or partial to him."

These words made everyone slightly surprised. Everyone knew that Lu Qi was a highly valued person in the Tian family and was Xiao Jin's helper in controlling the Southern Army. They didn't expect that this Youjunji would be so frank.

Xiao Jin continued: "The war on the Western Front is definitely not the true intention of the monarchs and ministers of the Southern Zhou Dynasty."

Guo Xing stared intently and said, "What do you mean, Master Junji?"

Xiao Jin said calmly: "I know that the generals have been very unhappy during this time. They think that I am too cautious. Some people even say that I am as timid as a mouse. Of course, I understand the mood of the generals. After all, our army

The soldiers have won many battles over the years, so they should not treat the Southern Dynasty army with such caution."

Everyone looked puzzled.

Xiao Jin did not continue to explain, but changed the subject and said: "I will not use the solid base army to support Sizhou for the time being."

Zhuang Xia couldn't help but frown and said: "Master Junji, once the Sizhou defense line is lost, the Zhou army can go north to threaten Qinzhou. It is the core of the five southern states and must not be set foot by the Zhou army!"

Xiao Jin raised his hand and said softly: "General Zhuang, Lu Qi was caught off guard by the Zhou army this time, so he lost the city of Chaling, but I believe that the Changping army will not be defeated again."

He stood up and walked to the southern map hanging next to him, and said slowly: "Generals, the Southern Zhou Dynasty did not invest its main force in the western battlefield, so they are just raising suspicions this time. Once our army turns its main force to the west, they will

It’s possible to focus on attacking here!”

Everyone looked around and saw Xiao Jin raising his hand and placing it on the mouth of Tiancang River.

That is Yaozhou.

Zhang Qixian pondered: "But the Southern Zhou Dynasty did not have a strong naval force in the lower reaches of the Tiancang River."

Xiao Jin shook his head and said: "General Zhang, Duke Wei said last year that Western Wu and Southern Zhou would join forces to invade, and now his speculation has become a reality. In other words, Southern Zhou began planning the current war a long time ago.

, isn’t such a long time enough for them to train a naval force along the coast?”

Everyone was in awe.

Xiao Jin looked at Zhang Qixian and said: "Of course, the danger in Sizhou cannot be ignored, so I order you to transfer the Jiading Guards under the jurisdiction of the Qinian Camp to set off immediately to assist the Changping Camp."

Zhang Qixian immediately stood up and said: "I accept my order from my humble position!"

Xiao Jin said calmly: "To put it simply, the Southern Zhou Dynasty wanted to mobilize the main force of our army through the virtual and real on the east and west fronts, and finally opened a breakthrough in the southeast of Yaozhou. Our army cannot completely follow the opponent's rhythm.

We must leave, so we must inflict pain on the Zhou army at the minimum cost. This is also the reason why I will not use the solid base army and the Zhennan army to support the western front."

Guo Xing raised his eyebrows and asked, "What do you mean, Master Junji?"

Xiao Jin raised his hand to draw a straight line on the map and said solemnly: "Since this battle is inevitable, our army must directly attack the enemy's chest and abdomen."

That line starts from Jiangling in Daliang in the north and ends in Jian'an, the capital of the Zhou Dynasty in the south!
Chapter completed!