Wanyan Nianhan made a careful plan before setting out to fight. They captured Fushi County at night. The Song army could not send eagle messages or dove messages at night. Even if the defeated soldiers sent messages in neighboring states, it would be two days before Chen Qing received the news.
, Chen Qing ordered the Tongzhou troops to go north to intercept, and it would take another two days. This was still the case where the news was the fastest. If the other party rode to report the news, the time would be a little slower.
Maybe he won't be able to reach Jingzhao City in time, but he is sure that he will be able to reach Guanzhong before Chen Qing's army goes north. The key to the success or failure of this strategy is one word, quick!
He did not bring any 30,000 infantry, but all cavalry, and 30,000 auxiliary troops, of which 20,000 were deployed in Fushi County to defend his logistics base, 10,000 troops were deployed in Qingquan County to guard the entrance of Luoshui Road, and 50,000 Jurchen cavalry followed him
Quickly move south and enter Yaozhou within two days.
Wanyan Nianhan was so anxious that he couldn't even wait for dawn the next day. At the first watch of the night, the 50,000 Jurchen army, which had been well rested, surged southward like a gust of wind.
Early on the third day, Captain Wu Yesuye led 10,000 auxiliary troops and 3,000 carts southward. Their target was Qingquan County, which is the entrance to Luoshui Road, and they would be stationed in Qingquan County.
There is a county in the southwest corner of Yanzhou called Fuzheng County. It is a very quiet agricultural county. The county is so small that it is almost forgotten. But Wanyan Nianhan never dreamed that in this small county, there is actually
A hundred thousand troops were stationed, and what he least expected was that Chen Qing was also here.
Just when Zhou Jin was willing to make atonement for his crimes, Chen Qing began to mobilize the army, but he did so very secretly. He mobilized the army from Jingyuan Road to the north. At the same time, there were various preparations, including the replacement of officials, the migration of people, the destruction of fertile farmland, etc.
They even changed their names and ambushed a thousand elite soldiers in Fushi County.
This is a big chess game. It has been laid out since Wanyan Nianhan entered Hedong. Wanyan Nianhan was unwilling to retire and wanted to fight to the death. This sealed his fate. In order to prevent Wanyan Nianhan from changing his attack
Chen Qing did not hesitate to give up Fushi County to him.
Early the next morning after Wanyan Nianhan's main force entered Yanzhou, a trusting eagle took off from the west bank of the Yellow River and flew towards Fuzheng County.
Chen Qing received Ying's letter at dusk. In the coach's tent outside the county town, Chen Qing and several generals stood in front of the sand table. Chen Qing pointed at the county town with a wooden pole and said: "Based on time, the enemy should have been there last night."
We have captured Fushi County. If Wanyan Nianhan marched with all his strength, he should have arrived at Fushi County today. I estimate that he will fight for time and rush into Guanzhong before our deployment is completed. Then tonight he will send troops overnight.
, we will arrive in Qingquan County around noon tomorrow and enter Luoshui Road."
Liu Cui wondered: "It's more than 130 miles from Fushi County to Qingquan. Can it be done in one night and half a day?"
Chen Qing smiled slightly and said: "You haven't understood where Wanyan Nianhan's tactical elite is this time? It's speed and long-distance attack that are the advantages of the Jurchen army, and it was also the magic weapon that Wanyan Nianhan used to sweep the Song army. Wanyan Nianhan back then
Nianhan was still in Bianliang the day before, but he led an army to Yangzhou early the next morning. Fifty thousand Song troops were defeated in one battle, and there were also black-armored cavalry. They fought from the Yangtze River to Huzhou in two days. This was so fast
It’s shocking. This time Wanyan Nianhan will definitely take full advantage of the long-distance attack and reach Guanzhong in two days, so the requirements for us are also very high, and we must keep up with his pace.”
"Does the prince think Wanyan Nianhan will leave an army to guard Qingquan County?" Guan Shigu asked.
Chen Qing pondered for a while and said: "He will definitely guard Qingquan County. If he sets out tonight, the troops guarding Qingquan County will definitely be behind. They have to wait for the food and grass. After the food and grass arrive, they will escort the food and grass south. There is a day in this
Or the time difference of two days, that is to say, we have to divide our troops into two miles, go all the way to block Qingquan County, and go all the way to wipe out the troops supporting Qingquan County, without letting the news out, and then we will seize Fushi County at night, again the same sentence
, the information cannot be leaked.”
Guan Shigu smiled slightly, "The prince is worried that the Taiyuan army will come to rescue Wanyan Nianhan?"
"Although the possibility is unlikely, I am still a little worried. We must plan ahead and be prepared. The best way is to not let the news come to light."
"Then what are we waiting for now?" Liu Cui asked again.
Chen Qing said calmly: "Waiting for the news from Lepan Town!"
At the fourth watch, Chen Qing was awakened by the soldiers and whispered: "Prince, there is news from Lepan Town."
Chen Qing sat up and asked, "But the Jurchen cavalry is passing through the town?"
"Exactly! Fifty thousand cavalrymen passed through Lepan Town at great speed, running for a quarter of an hour with great momentum."
"No torches?"
"Light the torch, you can't see the end at a glance."
Chen Qing thought for a moment and said, "Go and find Liu Cui and Gao Ding."
Not long after, Liu Cui and Gao Ding hurried over. Chen Qing said to them: "Everything happened as I predicted. Liu Dutong can lead his 30,000 troops to Qingquan County and send scouts first to confirm that the enemy has entered Luoshui Road.
, cut off its escape route for me and destroy its passage with a gunpowder barrel."
"I humbly obey my orders!"
Liu Cui hesitated and asked again: "When will Jin Bing find out that he has been tricked?"
Chen Qing smiled lightly, "I guess Wanyan Nianhan will wake up when he arrives in Luojiao County."
"I understand my humble position!" Liu Cui took the order arrow and hurried away.
Chen Qing said to Gao Ding again: "You will also lead an army of 30,000 to ambush in the Black Wind Valley south of Lepan Town. Wipe out all the enemy troops for me. I estimate that there will be grain and fodder carts following them. I will intercept them and give orders to send a few more layers."
Intercept and prevent any soldiers from escaping back to Fushi County."
"I humbly obey my orders!"
Gao Ding also took the order arrow and left.
As soon as the sky dawned, Chen Qing led an army of 40,000 to fight in the direction of Fushi County.
The 50,000 Jurchen army galloped southward at lightning speed. Just after noon, the army arrived at Qingquan County. Qingquan County was a small county. The magistrate Zhang Tao had already kneeled at the city gate with several officials to greet them.
The Jurchen army slowed down. Wanyan Nianhan rode forward and pointed his whip: "Are you the officials of Qingquan County?"
"That's right, your official!"
Wanyan Nianhan said coldly: "I'll give you a choice, either drive out all the chickens, ducks, pigs and sheep in the city, take out all the food, and we won't enter the city, but if I hear a cock crow
, then we will go to the city to get it ourselves, giving you half an hour, go quickly!"
The officials were so frightened that they crawled into the city. In just a moment, cages of chickens, ducks, and flocks of pigs and sheep were driven out of the city. Not long after, dozens of grain trucks came out carrying grain.
The common people were also frightened. In order for many golden soldiers to enter the city, they even killed and sent out their own guard dogs. In just half an hour, all kinds of food piled up like a hill. It looked like a lot, but it was only
Enough to feed an army of 50,000 people for two meals.
Some Jin soldiers entered the city and circled around, then reported out: "There are no more sounds of chickens and dogs in the city."
Wanyan Nianhan nodded with satisfaction, and pointed at ten carts with his riding whip towards the magistrate's road: "I'll leave the carts to you. Ten thousand troops will come to station later. They have food and will not disturb the people. In addition, give it to me."
Find three guides."
Zhang Tao, the county magistrate, had a bitter look on his face, so he had to send someone to find three hunters to serve as guides for Jin Bing.
The 50,000 Jurchen army had a good meal, and then entered the Luoshui Road with the remaining food, and continued to speed towards the south.
