After nearly half a month of construction and improvement, the defense system of the Caishi Army Camp has begun to take shape.
Centered along the Grand Canal, from the inside to the outside, trenches and earthen walls are endless, complementing each other and firmly controlling the lifeline of passing ships.
On the east side is Wang Pu's Datong Army camp. Under the influence of Liu Ruyi, Wang Pu also attaches great importance to defense fortifications and dare not carry half a silk. Although the defense system of his troops' positions is not as complete as the Caishi Army camp, it is still
They complement each other so well that it's hard to find flaws.
On the south side is the camp of the Qin Army's Gaojie Division, which is also heavily guarded and heavily defended.
To the north and northwest are the positions of Hu Dawei, Yang Guozhu, He Renlong and other tribes, which are also heavily defended.
The Ming armies were like fierce hedgehogs, firmly guarding Tongzhou City in the middle, making it difficult for people to find any flaws.
This is actually Liu Ruyi’s war experience summarized from actual combat in many battles with the Qing army!
The Qing army was skilled with bows and horses, brave and good at fighting, and extremely mobile. Especially its attack power concentrated at a certain point was so sharp that it was almost unstoppable in the world.
It's like a roaring tiger in the forest.
When he was in his heyday, it would have been unwise to be more aggressive!
Liu Ruyi's strict defensive methods combined the fighting strength of the various Ming armies into one, and even though the Qing army was a fierce tiger, it was not easy to take advantage of them.
If Huang Taiji really wanted to force himself, then Liu Ruyi would have got what he wanted!
When it comes to defensive counterattacks, the Caishi Army is not afraid of any opponent in the world!
But it is obvious that Huang Taiji has suffered so much in many battles with Liu Ruyi, and naturally he is unwilling to make the same mistake again. He will definitely not choose to confront Liu Ruyi's colorful stone army head-on.
In this way, both sides deliberately avoid its sharp edges, and the overall situation is peaceful, but it suffers for the neighboring cities around it.
But for Liu Ruyi, this was also a no-brainer.
If you want to get something, you must give it first!
The walls of the capital city are high and thick, and the Qing army cannot easily break through them. The Tongzhou camp is like a steel fortress, and the Qing army also has no chance.
But the small towns and villages around the capital became targets for the Qing army to vent their anger.
Fortunately, when the news of the Qing army's entrance was learned, the people in these places had already fled inland in large numbers. Although the Qing army was angry, it could not cause much harm.
War itself is extremely cruel.
Liu Ruyi has experienced many battles and naturally understands that only those who can have the last laugh are qualified to fulfill their demands!
Otherwise, even if you have the power to reach the sky, but you die before leaving the army, it is still equal to "zero"!
For this reason, neither the Ming Dynasty nor the Manchu Qing Dynasty have the ability to eat each other in one go!
That stalemate is the best option.
When one party really can't hold on any longer, that's when the decisive battle comes!
However, this is the land of the Ming Dynasty after all, and Liu Ruyi and the Ming army have always had the home field advantage. Whether it is military appearance, food and salary, or military manpower, they all have advantages over the Qing army.
In this way, as long as the current situation is maintained, it is equivalent to seizing the chips for victory!
Under this situation, it would be difficult for a large-scale war to break out, but the 'small moves' between the two sides in private are unavoidable...
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At night, the night breeze is cool and the stars are twinkling.
The gate on the west side of the Caishi Army camp suddenly opened, and an elite army of about three thousand people, like ghosts, quietly ran out of the camp and galloped southward.
The leading generals were none other than Liu Ruyi's two junior generals in the army, Zhang Mu and Chen De.
The hooves of their horses were all wrapped in cotton, and although they were loud, they didn't make much sound.
Zhang Mu looked solemn and kept looking into the distance, shouting in a low voice to his subordinates to assemble quickly.
The Qing army's sentinels were almost omnipresent. They were extremely fast and experienced. It could be said that they "came without a trace and left without a trace." Zhang Mu did not dare to be careless about them.
Chen De was also very energetic. He called out to the hundreds of highly skilled archers around him and stared closely at the four directions. The arrows in his hands were already drawn and strung. If any Qing scouts were discovered, they would be killed.
A lightning-fast blow!
These archers are all from the Central Plains Army in Luoyang. In fact, they are also the most elite servants under Chen Yongfu!
After Chen De was promoted to the guerrilla general of the Caishi Army by Liu Ruyi, Chen Yongfu handed this elite force into the hands of his son, hoping that this elite force could perform extraordinary feats for his son at the critical moment.
Not long after, three thousand elite cavalry had filed out, but they did not notice the movements of the Qing army scouts.
Zhang Mu glanced at Chen De, feeling a little strange in his heart, and whispered: "What's going on with these dog Tatars? Have they changed their temper? We are so loud, but they don't react?"
Chen De was also a little puzzled. However, remembering the general's instructions before leaving, he had no time to think about it. He whispered: "Brother Zhang, we are making such a big move. The Qing army is not blind. There is no way that we will not be discovered."
!However, if you see it, you’ll see it, and they can’t do anything to us! We’d better complete the general’s battle order as soon as possible!”
Zhang Mu also understood what Chen De meant.
Since the general ordered the two of them to go out to fight tonight, he must have already considered the situation before him. He no longer hesitated and waved his hand vigorously, "Boys, let's go!"
In a moment, three thousand cavalry were like a tide, quickly heading towards the darkness in the south!
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Not far away, in the Caishi Army camp, watching the black shadow disappear into the darkness, Liu Ruyi couldn't help but let out a sigh of relief!
Zhang Mu and Chen De, these two people are both the best among men, brave and invincible!
Put these two people together, what kind of surprise will they give themselves tonight?
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At this time, Zhang Mu and Chen De had already rushed dozens of miles south of Tongzhou, and their goal was clear, which was Wuqing City not far to the southeast.
At this time, it was already late at night, and the moon was sparse. Although the torches were not lit, the brightness of the moonlight was enough to support the group of people moving forward.
Three thousand cavalry flew across the ground like the wind. Although there were many people, no one spoke. It was like a whirlwind in the dark night, coming and going quickly!
Near dawn, they had already rushed to a continuous valley in the north of Wuqing County, but what was surprising was that there was actually a military force stationed in this valley.
"Brother Li, are you okay?" Zhang Mu took the lead and smiled and hugged the tall general in front of him.
The man glanced at Zhang Mu lightly and smiled slightly, "Brother Zhang, what a trick! You actually only took less than three hours to travel the one hundred and fifty miles. You are worthy of being a capable general under the general!"
Li admires it!”
This person turned out to be Li Dingguo, the adopted son of the traitor's confidant.
On that day, Zhang Mu had a battle with Li Dingguo on the bank of the Yangtze River outside Xiangyang City. Although Zhang Mu won at that time, he also knew in his heart that it was because of the general trend of the Caishi Army. Under equal conditions, the two sides
When people fight, who wins and who loses is still a matter of 50 or 50.
"Brother Li is joking! Our grievances will be settled after the Manchu Tatars are destroyed! However, for the current plan, we still have to complete the general's explanation first!" Zhang Mu said with a smile as he cupped his hands.
Li Dingguo's face also became solemn. He waved his hand and ordered his soldiers to put down the map, put the torch on top of the map, and said to Zhang Mu and Chen De: "You two, after all these days of my investigation! Most of the Qing army's food, grass, and supplies are currently concentrated in Pinggu.
In the city! And Huang Taiji’s station is also located in Pinggu City. If we want to knock down the mountain and stern the tiger, Pinggu City is undoubtedly the best choice!"
Zhang Mu couldn't help but frown slightly. Although he was a brave man, he never thought that Li Dingguo was more courageous than him and wanted to attack Huang Taiji's station directly!
"Brother Li, this seems inappropriate! Since Pinggu City is the headquarters of Huang Taiji King's tent, the defense must be extremely tight! Don't say whether we can get close to Pinggu City, even if we are really close! With the few manpower we have at this time,
I’m afraid it won’t be able to cause too much trouble, right?”
Li Dingguo smiled slightly, "Brother Zhang is right! However, Brother Zhang, since the general has given us this opportunity, if we don't make a big move, wouldn't it be a waste of such a good opportunity?"
Zhang Mu and Chen De looked at each other, and at the same time raised their hands to Li Dingguo and said, "I am willing to listen to Brother Li's plan!"
Li Dingguo also wanted to leave a bigger weight in Liu Ruyi's heart, and he no longer held back at that moment. He lowered his voice and said: "Brother Zhang, Brother Chen, Huang Taiji defended the city. It seems to be impenetrable, but don't forget it.
, Pinggu and Xianghe, the people have long been displaced. These two cities are basically military cities of the Qing army now! A few days ago, when Dorgon and Duoduo attacked, I saw the opportunity! What a pity!
, there was no order from the general, so I didn’t take the risk! However, at this time, since the general has issued the military order, this is our opportunity! "
Li Dingguo's big hand drew a straight line between Pinggu City and Xianghe City on the map. "Although the Manchu dignitaries are stationed in these two cities, most of their military power is stationed outside the city! This means that we are not
If you need to attack the city, you only need to..."
Li Dingguo smiled mysteriously, but Zhang Mu and Chen De both understood what he meant, "Brother Li, you mean, we need to look for opportunities to create chaos for them!"
"good!"
Li Dingguo nodded, "If the Qing army has to take care of Pinggu and the Xianghe River, its forces will inevitably be dispersed! The two brothers have three thousand cavalry at this time, and I also have 600 cavalry under my command! Then our total is composed of
Three thousand six hundred cavalry! It is spring now, the weather is dry, we can gallop day and night, igniting the wind and attracting the attention of the Qing army! It would be best if we can get close to Pinggu City, even if we cannot reach Pinggu City, we can
All the way to the northeast! By then, we will kill as many followers as they have!"
Zhang Mu and Chen De also understood what Li Dingguo meant!
This guy deserves to be from the refugee army! This wandering temper really goes deep into his bones!
No wonder the general said that during this operation, he listened carefully to Li Dingguo’s intentions. It turned out that the general had already anticipated this!
Zhang Mu and Chen De looked at each other and nodded slightly at the same time.
In this attack, the military order given by the general was actually very simple, which was to create chaos for the Qing army as much as possible.
Li Dingguo’s plan is exactly what he wants!
"Brother Li, this plan is brilliant! I have no objection!" Zhang Mu said.
"I also agree with what Brother Li said, but we still have to be more careful when doing things!" Chen De added.
Li Dingguo didn't expect that the two of them would be so straightforward, so he agreed with his opinion, and he was very happy in his heart, "That's great! Both brothers are sensible people, and our plan can come true! It will be dawn soon, and today,
My sons, please rest here for now, until tonight, it’s time for us to take action!”