There is a saying in the land of Shushui in Bashan: "To control Shu, you must first control the water; only when the water thrives can the city be safe."
Since Li Bing built Dujiangyan, the Shu people have attached great importance to water conservancy, building embankments to prevent floods, and digging canals to irrigate their fields. As a result, it is known as the land of abundance.
The same is true for Tuojiang River.
It is different from the Minjiang River, which has clear divisions. Its water network is intricate, and even the Minjiang River flows through it.
Tuojiang River also has three gorges, namely Jintang Gorge, Yueliang Gorge, and Shimei Gorge. There are many rapids on the river beach, with splashing water and deafening roar.
There is a poem written by Chengping of the Great Song Dynasty: "In May, the river flows thousands of miles across the beach, as fast as flying lightning splitting the mountains. The rain has to pass through Jingyun Gorge, and the White Emperor Jiangling is in the morning and evening." It says that from Moon Gorge to the Yangtze River, and then to Jiangling
, being able to get there in one day is, of course, an exaggeration.
After leaving the Tuojiang Three Gorges, the waterway has twists and turns...
The water's potential has changed, slowing down the flow rate, allowing the river channel to store water, and reducing flooding.
It also changed its course to the southeast, forming the Luchuan delta.
At the mouth of the Yangtze River, the Tuojiang River is extremely wide. "The two rivers are surrounded by each other and are filled with vastness", just like the sea. Luchuan people call this "Sea View".
There is a "Sea View Tower" in Luzhou County, which was burned down during the wars in previous years.
In short, Li Xia and Kong Xian analyzed it and believed that the water potential of the Tuojiang River was large enough to flood the Mongolian army.
However, because the water potential is too high, it is difficult to release water in a short period of time.
So they chose two locations. One was Neijiang County under the jurisdiction of Zizhou, which is the place where in Li Bai's poem "green mountains cross Beiguo and white water surrounds Dongcheng".
After the Yunding City defenders waited for the Mongolian army to give up guarding the Tuojiang River, they used channels to change the course of the Fuxi River, built embankments, and diverted the water to the Fuxi River.
The second location was in the lower reaches of Fushunlin and below the Lime Gorge. The Yunding defenders took advantage of the water in the river to decrease and used explosives to blast open the rocks and block the channel where the Tuojiang River turned to the east.
Here, there is also a small stream that flows into the Tuojiang River, named "Anxi".
When the Fuxi River upstream could no longer bear the water, the river rushed through the Lime Gorge again, and was forced to break through the small Anxi River channel. The stream water poured back and quickly ran due south.
This low-lying area is where Nanxi County is located.
The reason why there is a county seat is that it can be used as a dock on the Yangtze River.
Why did Li Xia stay at Laojun Mountain? Why did he move the people?
The reason is to wait for the river water to come.
Amidst the wailing, some of the Mongolian troops had not yet reacted, and were already swept up by the river water and quickly flowed towards the Yangtze River.
"boom!"
There was another loud noise, and the water of the Yangtze River rushed in and merged with the water of the Tuojiang River.
The huge waves knocked down the Mongolian soldiers and horses on the peak of the flood, and followed the waves to the east, and then east again.
This is the Yangtze River.
The Yangtze River that "a thousand miles of rivers return in a day".
Yi Shiying stared at the flood below the mountain and took a deep breath.
The Mongolian troops that fell in his eyes, the Mongolian troops that were arrogant not long ago, were now floating on the river, like ants.
He knew very well that this flood would not last long. Thanks to the water accumulated in the Fuxi River, after a yellow dragon swept through, it would be difficult for the Tuojiang River water to continue pouring into Anxi.
To annihilate the Mongolian army, we only have one day.
He solemnly ordered: "Everyone, kill the enemy and kill Meng Tatar down the mountain."
The drums are getting louder.
The roar of the flood gradually subsided, but the killing cry of the Song army continued for a long time.
"Kill!"
Many Mongolian troops rushed towards Laojun Mountain the moment they saw the flood.
Compared with Niulin's general order, the flood motivated them to go up the mountain.
It was crowded and people were neighing.
But the Song Army's butcher knife has already fallen.
Blood was spilled all over the floor.
Li Xia was originally charging at the front.
He personally led Qingfu's army to rush forward, not to block the gap in the defense line, but because he was actually the first to see the flood.
When the Mongolian army was most frightened, they blocked the passage up the mountain and even counterattacked back.
This moment of confrontation can determine victory.
When the situation was determined, Li Xia took the blood-stained sword and stepped back to the rear to command.
If we say that his battle with Ashu in Wuchidao was a battle of blood and bravery; his battle with Yesuda'er in the battle of Chengdu was a battle of tactics.
This time against Nulin, the competition was all about strategy.
Niulin wanted to wear down the Song army's physical strength, while he wanted to destroy the Mongolian army's will.
In fact, only 10% or 20% of the Mongolian army was really carried away by the flood? However, the Mongolian army's will has been defeated.
Timing, location, and people are more important. How many people should be killed in battle is just a trivial matter.
Li Xia summarized this in his mind and glanced across the battlefield.
The Mongolian army's battle flag has fallen down, and Niulin cannot be found.
"Then, we need horses, armor, weapons, and prisoners." He whispered to himself and walked towards Yi Shiying.
All the Song troops were in a state of excitement.
Only Li Xia was very calm and seemed a little boring.
"Victory." Yi Shiying stared at the battlefield, as if he couldn't see enough.
"Victory." Li Xia stood beside him, sheathed his sword, and said, "Please ask General Yi to order the Mongolian army to abandon their weapons and surrender after confirming the situation of the battle."
Yi Shiying nodded and asked: "Why are you so sure that Niulin will be eager to attack Laojun Mountain and relax Tuojiang's defenses?"
"At the end of last year, I declared that Brother Meng would definitely fight in person."
On the battlefield in eastern Sichuan, Meng Ge has marched to Dahuo City.
Meng Ge was determined to destroy the Song Dynasty this time, and there were many reasons for his personal expedition.
Batu, the family brother who most supported him in becoming the Great Khan, is dead;
His half-brother Hulagu led his army in the Western Expedition, destroying all the Western countries and achieving great military exploits;
His half-brother Kublai Khan managed Monan and gained countless wealth and prestige;
His nephew Haidu has been gradually gathering his tribesmen in recent years and has become the leader of the kings of the Wokuotai clan.
Another problem is that Genghis Khan once forced the kings to swear that as long as there are descendants of Ogedai, the throne of Khan must be passed on among the descendants of Ogedai.
Although Meng Ge was the son of Tuo Lei, he was also the adopted son of Wo Kuotai, so he deserved the Khan position.
However, if he wants to pass the throne to his son, he will definitely be criticized by the Golden Family.
Meng Ge urgently needs a big victory to tell all Mongolians that their Great Khan Meng Ge, the direct grandson of Genghis Khan, is still the most valiant warrior.
At the same time, after the destruction of the Song Dynasty, when his prestige was at its peak, he would violate Genghis Khan's legacy and make his son his successor.
It is imperative to defeat Shu and destroy Song Dynasty.
Anyone who dares to stand in front of him will be crushed by him.
In the battle to destroy the Song Dynasty, the army was divided into three armies, which would meet at Xiangtan, and then go eastward along the Yangtze River to take Lin'an.
The Eastern Route Army was led by Tacha'er, with 100,000 men attacking Jingxiang;
On the south route, Wu Liang Hetai's son A Shu led the Dali Mongolian army and more than 10,000 servants to attack Tanzhou from the southwest;
Meng Ge personally led the Western Route Army to attack Sichuan and Shu
Meng Ge's West Route Army was divided into several routes. Meng Ge walked from Jianmenguan to Jialing River; Mo Ge walked from Yangzhou to Micang Road; Bolicha went from Tongguan to Mianzhou; Niulin walked from Chengdu to Yangtze River.
The various troops attacking Sichuan and Shu will meet at Diaoyu City in Hezhou.
Perhaps, in order to show the majesty of the Great Khan, the remaining progress is not fast.
For example, Niulin had clearly defeated Song general Zhang Shi early, and now he still deliberately lingered in Xu, Lu
Meng Ge understands.
He is also willing to show off his invincibility.
After taking Kuzhu Pass, he also captured Edingbao. Before besieging Dahuo City, he uprooted the Song army fortresses around Dahuo City that could be used for support.
At this point, Dahuo City has become an isolated city without support.
In the big tent, Brother Meng was holding a wine bag and drinking wine carelessly.
Wang Dechen understood what he meant and asked: "Who can win Dahuo City for the Great Khan?!"
First it was in Mongolian, and then it was repeated in Chinese.
Soon, a surrendered minister quickly knelt down and said in a trembling voice: "The guilty minister Wang Zhong, I am willing to persuade the Great Khan to surrender, Yang Dayuan, the guard of Dahuo City."
After listening to Wang Dechen's translation, Brother Meng glanced at Wang Zhong lightly, with only a cold look on his face.
Since entering Shu, the people of Song Dynasty have been really different.
Some people would rather die than surrender, and some people would surrender and rebel again. In every city, there are always some people who surrender.
Brother Meng looked down on these Song people and wondered if there was such a city that could survive from beginning to end.
He swallowed the wine in his mouth and said, "Go ahead."
"It must be very difficult for Puishuai."
"yes."
On Laojun Mountain, Yi Shiying and Li Xia, who had just won a great victory, were discussing how to report their victory to Pu Zezhi. Soon, the joy of victory turned into deep worries.
The Mongol Lord's personal expedition has now been confirmed.
Even though Li Xia and even more people had guessed it early, the Song army's defense was still insufficient.
How to consolidate the victory of the Suzhou and Lu defense lines, and then support Hezhou and Chongqing, immediately became an urgent problem.
"Once you think about it carefully, you really don't even have time to breathe."
Li Xia was not as worried as Yi Shiying. His eyes had fallen on Xuzhou on the map.
He knew that Meng Ge would die in this war.
Well, let's let this Mongolian master go unstoppable. Li Xia has already planned to manage Xuzhou and accumulate the strength for counterattack.
Thinking like this, a vague uneasiness suddenly appeared in my heart, like palpitations like being pricked by a needle.
But that spiritual light was like a wisp of dust and smoke, and Li Xia couldn't catch it.
He has never been like this.
"It doesn't matter." He told himself, "Many things have changed, and they are all good changes."