Xishanzhai.

Because of its very dangerous geographical location, 6,000 troops were stationed here, the largest number among the eleven military villages. In comparison, the strategic position of Jiming Village on the southern line is equally important, but only more than 2,000 people are stationed there. If it were not for

Pei Yue lured him with his military exploits and insisted on being an imperial envoy, but Wuwei Hou Ningzhong was still reluctant to support a single soldier.

Although Tang Youzhi, the Marquis of Jining, was short of troops, he still managed to send 2,000 men to support Xishan Village after Xie Lin's army appeared. This shows that he was much better than Ning Zhong.

The six thousand people in the stronghold are led by guard Ding Yuan. At this moment, he is standing behind the wall stacks, observing the movements of the Wu army to the southwest.

After Liupi Village was broken, Xie Lin sent his troops to besiege Xishan Village for thirteen days.

During this period, the Wu army launched a total of six battles to climb the city. Except for the day before yesterday when they almost broke through the west gate, the other five failed to achieve anything. Apart from Ding Yuan's command and the full preparation of the soldiers in the village, another important reason is

After the fall of Liupi Village, a cavalry force of more than 5,000 people was pursued by the Xiwu cavalry and then retreated into Xishan Village.

Gu Mang is the commander of this cavalry, and he is standing next to Ding Yuan at the moment.

"Brother Gu, the Marquis is getting closer and closer to us." Ding Yuan said solemnly.

Although Gu Mang ranks third among the brothers, he has the most stable temperament and is even calmer than his eldest brother. Therefore, after being bitten by the Xiwu cavalry, he did not return to fight to the death or escape back to the Longbow Camp in embarrassment.

After analyzing the situation, he decisively chose to withdraw to Xishan Village. In this way, he could not only save the cavalry in his hands, but also help Xishan Village stabilize its defense line.

After hearing Ding Yuan's words, Gu Mang slightly frowned and asked hesitantly: "What is the hidden meaning behind this move of the Marquis?"

Although Xiwu's cavalry was strong in field battles, it was slightly inferior in attacking the city. In the end, the seven-pronged army could only capture one Liupi stronghold, which can be seen from the fact that Xie Lin personally supervised the battle. In this case, Xishan stronghold passed by.

With a strength of 10,000 troops and sufficient supplies of food, grass and weapons, if we are determined to hold on, we can last for at least three months.

The main force of the Longbow Army camped in the east of Xishan Village, supporting each other with their horns. This was a very safe and mature strategy. However, starting from three days ago, the main force of the Longbow Army continued to approach westward, seeming to want a decisive battle with Xie Lin.

, this made Ding Yuan and Gu Mang in the village very puzzled.

Not to mention the gap in combat power between cavalry and infantry in field battles, the disparity in military strength alone is a very serious reality.

Today, near Xishan Village, the total military strength of Daliang is about 45,000, including 11,000 in the village and more than 30,000 in the main force.

The Xiwu army was larger in number. According to their estimates during this period, there were at least 40,000 infantry and 30,000 cavalry.

Even though the surrounding battlefields have now been controlled by the Xiwu Rangers, and it has become very difficult for Liang Jun to conduct reconnaissance and deliver news, Gu Mang does not believe that Tang Youzhi can't even figure out the most basic troop status.

Facing Gu Mang's question that seemed to be muttering to himself, Ding Yuan slowly shook his head and said, "It's hard to guess what the Marquis is thinking. Could it be that reinforcements are coming?"

He really couldn't understand why Tang Youzhi would take the initiative to seek a decisive battle with Xie Lin without the support of reinforcements?

Gu Mang was born in the Marquis Palace, and had information channels that ordinary generals could not access. He was very clear about the situation in Kyoto and the border, so he denied: "If the Beijing army wants to defend Kyoto, it is not easy to extract the Peking Camp, and it is impossible to mobilize it again."

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and Nanying. As for the southern border troops, they obviously need to be on guard against the Southern Zhou Dynasty taking advantage of the situation at this time, and the road is far away and cannot be rescued in a hurry. The Beidaying is now on the southern front, and it is estimated that it will face Zhang Qingbai's army. Calculate.

, there will be no more reinforcements on the entire northern front."

Ding Yuan said with a worried look on his face: "In that case, why did the Marquis take the initiative to march?"

Gu Mang pondered for a moment, then suddenly raised his eyebrows and said: "Zangfengwei!"

During this period of time together, Ding Yuan also heard him talk about the emperor's personal guard. He knew that he had a close relationship with that imperial envoy Pei, but it was not easy to question him directly like Yang Yingji. He just considered it and said: "Zangfeng Guards"

Even if we fight ten thousand people, it seems like this can’t affect the outcome of the battle, right?”

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Gu Mang was silent for a moment, and then said: "The Marquis has always been prudent in his military use. If he had not been at least 50% sure, he would never have advanced so rashly. Brother Ding, I have thought about it repeatedly. Since the Marquis is looking for a fighting opportunity, we must decide

You can’t be trapped in the stronghold.”

Ding Yuan was slightly startled, looking at the dancing flames in Gu Mang's eyes, hesitantly said: "Brother Gu, do you want to go out to fight?"

Gu Mang cupped his hands and said: "The Marquis gave half of the cavalry to me. Before, he stayed in the stronghold for the sake of the overall situation. Now that the situation has changed, how can we be timid and fearful of fighting? But brother Ding, please rest assured that Gu will never act recklessly. This time

Fan is just to cover the main force of the army and attract the attention of the Western Wu cavalry. Even if we cannot win, we can definitely protect ourselves."

The two of them were equal in terms of military positions, not to mention that Gu Mang was Tang Youzhi's favorite general, so Ding Yuan naturally could not control him.

At this moment, hearing the other party's sincere and solemn words, Ding Yuan said with emotion: "Brother Gu is very courageous, but he is not as stupid as him."

Gu Mang smiled and said: "Brother Ding, why do you have to be so modest? It's also a great achievement for you to protect Xishan Village. Without further ado, I'll say goodbye!"

"Take care of yourself!"

"Take care of yourself!"

Ding Yuan personally sent Gu Mang to the city, and then watched him lead the cavalry in formation to leave from the east gate. Then he returned to the city wall, looking at the Wu army camp stretching on the plain to the west, feeling endless worry.

Color appears on the face.

He really wanted to ask Marquis Jining, this was the march that would determine the outcome of the battle on the northern front. Are there any reinforcements? Where did the reinforcements come from?

On the vast Gaoyang Plain, Ding Yuan and Gu Mang were obviously not the only ones to have such doubts. In the Wu Army camp dozens of miles away, Xie Lin's commander's tent was also filled with such doubts.

The staff, counselors and military counselors all frowned, but they only dared to make eye contact, no one whispered.

Xie Lin, the general of Zhendong, stood next to the sand table. All the strength of the Liang army was marked on it, including the cavalry that suddenly appeared. There was no omission.

"Report! General! A group of cavalry came out from the east gate of Xishan Village and are not far away. They are staying between Xishan Village and the main force of the Liang Army."

The messenger knelt down on one knee and said loudly.

Xie Lin waved his hand, indicating to retreat, and his brows that could not relax became even more furrowed.

After the messengers left, the tent fell into dead silence again.

Xie Lin had already figured out the troop deployment of the Longgong Camp and knew that the cavalry was commanded by a young general named Gu Mang, but now he was increasingly unable to see through Tang Youzhi's intentions.

Do you really want to fight to the death outside Xishan Village with more than 40,000 people and Dawu's elite?

"General, my subordinates suddenly thought of a possibility, but I just thought it was too absurd and didn't dare to..."
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