Cao Baozong was in a really depressed mood. The one-on-one duel that was originally a sure shot was broken by the opponent's coach. Not only did he lose two generals, it also greatly affected morale. Especially the scene where the soldiers returned to camp in frustration made Cao Baozong extremely upset. What was wrong with him!
I was thinking of a one-on-one fight, but in the end I didn't eat the mutton, and ended up getting all horny.
Military advisor Li Taiyue advised: "Winning or losing is a matter of military strategism. Generals should not take it to heart. Although two generals died, at least we have avoided another tragic defeat. We should feel lucky."
"What fiasco?"
"If today the general is not facing a one-on-one challenge, but a decisive battle between two armies, what does the general think the chance of winning is?"
Cao Baozong thought for a while and said frankly: "I think it's more serious than good."
"The general is right. The training of the two armies is similar, the equipment is similar, and the numbers are similar, so the final victory or defeat will be decided by the commander. With Chen Qing's bravery, he can lead the entire army and it is unstoppable, so and
If his army fights, we will definitely be defeated!"
Cao Baozong nodded silently. He had the same feeling. When the two armies fought, Chen Qing led an army that was invincible. Even the Jurchens might not be able to withstand it.
He sighed, "The military advisor is right. Today's duel is indeed a blessing. There was no duel between the two armies."
He pondered for a moment and said, "Then should I withdraw my troops?"
Li Taiyue said without hesitation: "I have two suggestions. First, withdraw the troops to Dingxi County as soon as possible to prevent the other party from cutting off our logistics. This is something that I have repeatedly mentioned before; secondly, send someone to Jingzhao to contact the State of Qi.
It is suggested that both sides join forces to attack Chen Qing, so that Chen Qing will be attacked from both sides. He will inevitably withdraw his troops and return to Qinzhou. At least we can capture Gongzhou. These two suggestions are what I have said before. I hope the general will consider it."
Cao Baozong sighed, "The real purpose of leading my army south is to challenge the Song army. I have been planning this matter long before I sent out troops. This is actually the emperor's idea. I am just implementing it for him. As for the military advisor's suggestions
Join forces with Qi State, in fact I have already sent people there."
"Is there any news from Qi State?"
"Not yet, I'm still waiting for a response."
Li Taiyue thought for a moment and said: "Then we will wait a little longer, but if the general wants to send more troops to protect the supply line, the other party will definitely send troops to harass. I am very worried about the second batch of supplies. There are siege weapons in there!"
"I know, I will send another two thousand troops to pick up the food transport team!"
Cao Baozong picked up the sword on the table and said reluctantly: "I really don't want to give this sword to him!"
"If the general doesn't want to give it, just change it to another sword."
Cao Baozong smiled bitterly and said: "It doesn't matter even if I don't give it to Chen Qing. I'm afraid in the eyes of the emperor, I am a person who breaks his word. I have to give this sword. I can take it back after killing Chen Qing."
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Chen Qing finally got the sword sent by Cao Baozong. In the big tent, he pulled out the sword and saw a cold light flashing from the sword body, connecting the seven concave surfaces into one. It really looked like the Big Dipper in the night sky, and
This cold light gathered and never dispersed. It was held up in the air. Two seal characters were engraved on the bottom of the sword, 'Seven Stars', and the entire sword shone with magnificent light.
Chen Qing swung his sword and "Crack!" actually cut a bronze candlestick on the table into two pieces. Looking at the blade again, there was no damage at all. It was like cutting iron like clay.
This sword was neither long nor short, and Chen Qing really couldn't put it down. He simply performed a set of sword skills and put the sword into its sheath. At this moment, Chen Qing made a decision. He would not return this seven-star sword to the court again.
Become the sword he carries with him. If anyone wants to impeach, let them go!
There is a Tongxi Fort near Tongxi County in central Gongzhou, about thirty miles away from the county seat. It is a solid military fort built on the mountainside. At most, 800 troops were stationed there. The main reason for supporting the existence of this military fort is
There is a pool not far from the military fort, which is formed by streams on the mountain and continues to flow down the mountain.
At this time, Liu Qiong led five hundred cavalry to live in this military fort. They carried half a month's worth of dry food. If the food was not enough, they had to go to Jichuan County in Qinzhou to get food.
This was the third time Liu Qiong was sent to the peripheral army. He led a 500-horse cavalry team to harass the enemy's logistics and food routes. Speaking of which, he was indeed very experienced. Whether he attacked the Jin people or the Xixia people, he achieved great results.
After achieving good results, he gradually gained his own unique experience, which is patience, waiting, speed and ruthlessness.
Don't jump into the trap easily, wait patiently for the opportunity, and attack without hesitation once the opportunity arises, and be ruthless. Sometimes you may accidentally hurt civilians, but you won't hesitate to do so.
Liu Qiong regarded Tongxi County as a very important node. The team usually rested overnight in Tongxi County. The dilapidated county town could at least defend against wild beasts' night attacks, so he waited patiently near Tongxi County town.
That evening, two scout cavalry rushed to Tongxi Fort. The leading cavalry was brought to Liu Qiong. The cavalry knelt down on one knee and clasped his fists and said: "General, the baggage team has indeed entered Tongxi County!"
Liu Qiong's men discovered a baggage team yesterday, mainly transporting food and siege ladders. The food was thousands of stones, there were thirty siege ladders, a total of 200 carts, and more than a thousand soldiers guarding Liu Qiong.
Qiong deduced from the opponent's speed that the team should arrive in Tongxi County in the afternoon and would definitely spend the night in Tongxi County.
As he expected, the other party spent the night in Tongxi County. This was their opportunity.
"Is Tang Dutou in the county?"
"In the county town!"
Tang Qian was Liu Qiong's right-hand man, and he lurked in the county with ten brothers.
Liu Qiong immediately stood up and said: "Send the order to the whole army, prepare to set off!"
It's dusk now. When we arrive in Tongxi County, it should be completely dark.
Tongxi County is a very complicated county with a population of less than a thousand people, all of whom are old and weak who are unwilling to move and are living in the county. However, there are many empty houses in the county and it is also very complicated, like a maze.
The southeast corner of the city where the people are basically concentrated, because there is the only well that can produce water. Otherwise, we have to go more than ten miles away to fetch water. How can these old and weak people stand it?
There are no businesses in the city, only two small shops, one is a grocery store and the other is a coffin shop.
Dutou Tang Qian then led ten of his men to hide in a courtyard next to the coffin shop.
Both the Song Dynasty and Xixia people are taboo about coffins, so they will definitely stay away from this coffin shop.
The night gradually deepened, and the Xixia people who had been busy for more than an hour finally calmed down.
The Xixia people's convoys were all parked in the west, and they did not trouble the old and weak. It was not because they were kind-hearted, but because they were familiar with these old and weak people. There was really no money to be squeezed out, and many of them were still sick.
If you are infected with a disease, you will lose more than you gain.
Tang Qian and his men were dispatched. They used ropes to climb up the city. All the corridors leading up to the city had collapsed. The only way to go up to the city was by ropes or ladders, and the inside of the city was no exception.
The top of the city is very dilapidated and decayed, and many places have collapsed. If you are not careful, you will fall into the inside of the city wall and be buried in the sand. It will be difficult to save it at that time.
The ten scouts climbed carefully on the top of the city. Each person's waist was tied with a long rope to prevent them from falling into the wall and being unable to save them. They climbed for half an hour before reaching the west city wall.
From a high position, they saw the carts in the yard. There were two hundred carts distributed in more than twenty yards. The soldiers must have eaten and drank enough and were sleeping in the house. The cart driver was also a Xixia, and they all slept in the yard.
All items were removed from the car and stacked next to the cart by the soldiers.
Tang Qian was concerned about the siege ladders. He quickly found the siege ladders. They were all placed vertically in the courtyard. They were very tall and strong, exceeding the size of the house. Thirty siege ladders were concentrated in two courtyards.
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This kind of siege ladder is very heavy, each weighing several thousand kilograms. It takes dozens of people to carry one ladder, and an ox cart can only transport one at most.
Tang Qian rolled his eyes and had a brilliant plan.