Chapter 2455 different offensive and defensive momentum
Chapter 2455 The offensive and defensive forces are different
Author: Sheep Little Star
Chapter 2455 The offensive and defensive forces are different
In the end, the Liao Kingdom sent troops.
It's a pity that every step is slow and every step is slow. When a large army goes out for an expedition, the most important thing is logistics.
By the time everything was ready, seven days had passed.
Raising military supplies for tens of thousands of troops in seven days is already very fast.
However, the battle situation was unpredictable. Before the Liao army reached the junction of Song, Xia and Liao, news of Xixia's defeat came from the battlefield ahead.
September 15th.
Cao Wei led an army of 60,000 to raid the important town of Xiaoguan!
Since the Warring States Period and the Qin and Han Dynasties, Xiaoguan has been the main route for nomads to enter the invaders. During the period of Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty, the Xiongnu invaded and burned the Central Palace. In the Tang Dynasty, the Tubo and Uighurs all used this road to reach the Wei River.
In the Song Dynasty, one of the main routes for Dangxiang in Xiazhou to go south was along the Hulu River.
In order to guard against Xiazhou party items, the Song Dynasty built a large number of forts here. The famous Battle of Haoshuichuan took place in this area in the future.
The Song army built a large number of forts, which was actually a last resort.
Because there are no steep mountains and rivers in the northern part of the Zhenrong Army to defend, they can only build strongholds with defense in depth as the core.
However, Xiaoguan, located in the middle section of Hulu River, is not like that.
Xiaoguan is a dangerous canyon north of Sanguankou and south of Guwating Gorge. It is accompanied by Jingshui River and is a very important pass.
This is Yin, the gateway to Xia!
For such an important pass, Xiazhou Dangxiang naturally sent heavy troops to guard it.
However, when it comes to guerrilla warfare, the Dangxiang people are definitely professionals, but when it comes to defending the city, in front of the Song people, the Dangxiang people can be said to be the younger brothers.
Although the Song army suffered heavy casualties in order to attack Xiaoguan, almost one-fifth of the 60,000-strong army was killed.
But, it's all worth it.
Because this is so important!
During the Warring States Period, the Qin Great Wall ran from west to east, across the Huanjiang River, and across the old Xiaoguan Road. Fortresses were built along the river, and cities and passes were built.
Xiaoguan, built at this intersection, is a pass built on the Great Wall. It is also one of the earliest passes in the history of the Great Wall. Its strategic location is extremely important.
As long as Xiaoguan can be captured, the future of war or peace will all be in Song Ting's hands.
Not to mention one-fifth of the casualties, even if more than half were killed, Cao Wei would not hesitate!
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Tiandu Mountain.
When the news of the fall of Xiaoguan reached the military camp, Li Deming's eyesight went dark, he became unsteady and almost fell to the ground.
If it weren't for the quick action of the guards around him, he definitely wouldn't have been able to avoid this fall.
It’s over!
It’s all over!
Xiaoguan was lost, and the road going south from Huluhe was instantly blocked!
Not only that, once Xiaoguan was lost, Tiandu Village became an enclave. Even if the Xia people wanted to defend it, they couldn't.
Because the Song army can completely encircle it without attacking. When the food and grass in the city are exhausted, Tiandu Stronghold will collapse without attacking!
OK!
What a great Cao Wei!
This move directly hit his seven inches.
Compared with not knowing whether the eldest son is alive or dead, the loss of Xiaoguan is obviously more important!
If Xiaoguan cannot be recaptured, the way for Xiazhou Li's westward expansion will be blocked with only a crack left.
Why did the Li family of Xiazhou want to capture Liang and Ganzhou at all costs?
It’s not just to seize the foundation for establishing a business!
However, the Song army captured Xiaoguan, which effectively blocked the Li family's westward march in Xiazhou.
Although Xiaoguan is only located at the break of Hulu River and is nearly a hundred miles away from Xiazhou Great Wall, as long as Xiazhou Dangxiang advances westward, the Song army can enter the pass at any time and cut off Xiazhou Dangxiang's retreat.
By then, the allied forces of Tibet and Ganzhou Uighurs in the front and rear valleys would be deterred by the Song army.
It can be foreseen that once troops are sent out, Xiazhou Party Xiang will face a flanking attack from two sides.
How to fight this kind of battle?
Therefore, the top priority is to recapture Xiao Pass.
But it is not easy to take back Xiaoguan.
For the sake of mobility, Li Deming did not bring any siege equipment with him on this expedition. After all, siege equipment was notoriously heavy.
If you go on an expedition with these things, wouldn't it slow down your own marching speed?
Why are cavalry so powerful?
flexibility!
In addition, Li Deming's initial plan was to fight a few encounters and grab a few waves of supplies.
Therefore, there is absolutely no need to bring siege equipment.
To capture Xiao Pass, siege equipment is necessary.
Due to the strategic location of Xiaoguan, if there are not a large number of siege equipment and only human lives are used to fill it, I am afraid that even if all the troops are put in, the gate of Xiaoguan will not be able to be breached.
What should I do if I don’t have siege equipment?
You can only create it!
But this raises a question: it takes time to build siege equipment!
What Li Deming lacks most now is time!
He doesn't have time to slowly build the appliance!
Song Jun will not agree!
The Liugu tribe and Tibet will not agree!
Even the Ganzhou Uighurs would not agree!
After thinking hard for most of the day, Li Deming made a difficult decision that went against his ancestors.
retreat!
Although Xiao Pass is important, without the assistance of equipment, it is almost an impossible task to recapture Xiao Pass in a short time!
Moreover, if the attack cannot be taken for a long time, if the Song Dynasty mobilizes its army again, and then joins forces with the Liugu tribe to attack its rear flank.
By that time, it's hard to say whether Xiao Guan can win or not. His way back is definitely cut off.
The eldest son, whose life or death is unknown. If he is once again surrounded by enemy forces, will the Xiazhou Li family still have a future?
In the worst case scenario, Yuan Hao dies and he dies too, and the consequences are unimaginable.
After all, his second son is still young. Without him and Yuan Hao, the Xiazhou party will be in chaos!
The power of Xiazhou Dangxiang is likely to fall into the hands of Wei Mushi in the end!
Wei Mushanxi is a very dangerous person. If Li Deming were alive, he would definitely not dare to have any rebellious intentions.
But if Li Deming and Li Yuanhao both die.
This person must be unable to restrain his ambition!
Therefore, for the future of the Xiazhou Li family, we must withdraw our troops!
Even if I give Xiao Guan away, I won’t hesitate!
Where there is life, there is hope.
As long as people live, one day, Li Deming will recapture Xiaoguan!
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Two days later.
Xiao Guan.
When the news of Li Deming's withdrawal reached Xiaoguan, thunderous cheers suddenly erupted in the city!
The soldiers cheered, not because they saw the importance of Xiao Guan. Their idea was simple. If Li Deming retreated, the battle would not be fought.
In order to capture Xiaoguan, the Song army suffered heavy casualties. If Cao Wei had not been the leader this time, there would have been a mutiny in the army.
On the tower.
Looking at the joyful scene around him, Cao Wei also laughed.
However, although part of the reason for his laughter was the same as that of the soldiers, avoiding a battle was not the main reason.
He is laughing, Xiazhou Li family is finished!
The Li family in Xiazhou cannot lose Xiaoguan, just like the West cannot lose Jerusalem.
Previously, Xiazhou Dangxiang had always been the one taking the initiative, whether to attack or defend, it all depended on the wishes of the Xiazhou Dangxiang people.
but now.
The world is turned upside down!
In the future, the Song Dynasty will be the party that completely takes the initiative.
Although the war came to an end, Cao Wei was not idle. He had already begun to think about how to strengthen Xiaoguan's city defense.