It was almost dawn when Yuwen Chengchao arrived at Qian Guiting's tent.
"Xingjiang Jing Muyan, in the name of the general, came to discuss the siege of the city." After Yuwen Chengchao entered the account, he saw Qian Guiting staring at him, but he was calm and calm, and said: "You are the Suzhou camp.
Commander?"
"I am Qian Guiting." Qian Guiting didn't talk nonsense: "Jing Muyan, who is the general you are talking about?"
Yu Wencheng said: "Of course it is General Ji Shuibao who is the commander-in-chief of the left army."
"Jishuibao is just a star general. When did he become a general?" Qian Guiting said solemnly: "With the permission of General Netherworld?"
Yuwen Chengchao walked directly to a chair next to him and sat down, smiling: "After General Zuo Shen was killed, the Zuo Army jointly supported Ji Shuibao as general. We have also sent people to Suzhou City. Didn't Commander Qian see him?"
arrive?"
"Without the consent of General Netherworld, it is unreasonable for you to decide on the general to command the army." The Qian family originally wanted to seize control of the left and right armies under the pretext of attacking the city. Now that the Zuo army has established a general on its own, they want to
The difficulty of seizing the left army's military power will naturally increase greatly.
"The general is outside, and your orders are not accepted." Yuwen Chengchao said calmly and calmly: "This is the unanimous recommendation of the Zuo Army." He glanced at Qian Guiting and smiled lightly: "It seems that Commander Qian is not qualified to ask about this matter, right?
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Qian Guiting looked angry and clenched his fists, but he heard Yuan Changling cough lightly next to him, and Yuan Changling said with a smile: "What General Xing said is absolutely true, this is your Zuo Army's affairs, and we really can't interfere with it.
I wonder why Ji Shui Bao...general didn't come over?"
"The general has official duties." Yuwen Cheng said: "The commander-in-chief wants to discuss the matter of attacking the city. I have been ordered by the general to come here and take full responsibility."
"That's very good." Yuan Changling smiled and said: "The attack on the city is about to take place. I wonder if General Xing has any good strategies?"
Yu Wencheng said: "The left army has been stationary for many days, just waiting for reinforcements to come. The Suzhou Battalion is an elite division. We can just cooperate with you in attacking the city."
"There is a Taihu Army stationed at Xixia Mountain. If we cannot annihilate the Taihu Army and attack the city rashly, the Taihu Army will probably attack from the flanks." Yuan Changling said: "The commander's intention is to remove the Taihu Army first before attacking the city.
After annihilating the Taihu Army, we can attack the city with all our strength."
Yuwen Chengchao thought for a while and finally said: "The reason why the left army went to Shuning County is because we are all followers of the Queen Mother. You also know that Shuning County was originally a place for the right army to attack.
The city was defeated, and we were worried that She Yue would escape, so we sent troops to arrive and keep an eye on Shuning City. The purpose was just to prevent She Yue from escaping. Now that the commander's reinforcements have arrived, you are the main force, and we can only cooperate from the side. "
"What do you mean by cooperation?"
"We will assist the Suzhou camp in attacking the city." Yuwen Cheng said: "After the city is broken, we will not want anything in the city. At that time, we will only ask you to use some money to caress the beards of the brothers who died in the battle, and to reward the meritorious soldiers."
Qian Guiting was surprised and said: "So simple?"
"To be honest, the Zuo Army cherishes the lives of its soldiers very much." Yuwen Chengchao said: "The Right Army attacked the city and suffered heavy casualties. However, the Zuo Army soldiers had no experience in siege, and they still had lingering fears about siege. What we mean is, Suzhou
The battalion is responsible for attacking the city. The Zuo Army can mobilize to protect your flanks and target the Taihu Army. The Zuo Army's troops are far superior to the Taihu Army and can be used as a shield to protect you. You can attack the city with confidence. As long as Shuning City is defeated, the Taihu Army
Seeing that the situation was over, we retreated without fighting and there was no need to waste our troops on the Taihu Army."
Qian Guiting frowned and said, "Are you targeting the Taihu Army?"
"We sent spies to inquire about the situation on the other side of Xixia Mountain." Yuwen Chengchao said solemnly: "The terrain of Xixia Mountain is dangerous. After the Taihu Army garrisoned at Xixia Mountain, they immediately built fortifications and dug trenches. Their backs were to the west
Xixia Mountain has a natural barrier to protect the rear and solid fortifications in front. Linghu Xuan had long been prepared that we would attack Xixia Mountain before attacking the city and made sufficient preparations. If the Suzhou Battalion attacked Xixia Mountain with all its strength,
The Taihu Army is naturally not an opponent, but I estimate that you will also suffer heavy losses. As for the Zuo Army, let’s be honest, although there are many in number, most of them have little combat experience. If we go to attack Xixia Mountain, we will definitely suffer countless casualties.”
Qian Guiting sneered: "So you are afraid of the enemy and are afraid of advancing?"
"Come up and attack with troops." Yuwen Chengchao smiled and said: "The best strategy is to defeat the enemy without fighting. Linghu Xuan is stationed in Xixia Mountain. The purpose is to lure us to attack and waste our strength. We will also
How can we let him get what he wants? Commander, I just said that the real target of this battle is Shenyue. As long as Shuning City is conquered, the Taihu Army's problem will be solved. The Zuo Army can guarantee that when the Suzhou Battalion attacks the city,
We will keep an eye on the Taihu Army. As long as they leave Xixia Mountain and want to attack from the flank, the Left Army will fight to the death with them at all costs, so that your flank will be worry-free."
Qian Guiting said angrily: "Don't forget, Linghu Xuan's Taihu bandits are a nail in the heart of Jiangnan. If they see the city has been breached, they turn around and flee, and when they escape back to Taihu, they will still be a serious problem."
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"I'm just worried that they won't escape." Yuwen Chengchao laughed and said, "As long as they withdraw from Xixia Mountain, without the protection of Xixia Mountain, the left army can immediately attack with the entire army, and it will never be possible for them to escape."
At this moment, I suddenly heard a voice outside the tent saying: "Report to the commander, we have military information to report."
Yuan Changling signaled Qian Guiting not to get up and went out of the tent. After a while, he returned to the tent. Qian Guiting immediately asked: "What's the matter?"
"I just discovered that the spies of the Taihu Army are nearby." Yuan Changling said with a smile without changing his expression: "We have sent people to drive them away." After sitting down, he said: "Commander, what General Jingmu Qianxing said is not unreasonable.
Linghu Xuan is a powerful hero, and his Taihu bandits are all brave and fearless people. If we attack Xixia Mountain first, it will indeed cause huge casualties. As General Xing said, if we can break through Shuning
City, the Taihu bandits see that the situation is over, so they can only withdraw their troops. When the time comes, the left army will pursue the Taihu bandits with all their strength, and Linghu Xuan will be unable to fly with his wings."
Qian Guiting said unexpectedly: "Sir, you also think we should attack Shuning City first?"
"Can Xingjiang really guarantee that when we attack Shuning City, the left army can protect the safety of our flanks?" Yuan Changling looked serious.
Yu Wen Cheng nodded and said: "I can issue a military order. If there is any mistake, I am willing to accept any punishment."
"Commander, since the star generals have said so, I think we can indeed proceed with this plan." Yuan Changling looked at Yuwen Chengchao: "But Shuning City has two gates, the north and the south. Our five thousand troops will attack the north gate with all our strength.
, just over the south gate...!"
"Bi Yue Wu Xing will lead two thousand soldiers and horses to form an array outside the south city." Yuwen Chengchao said immediately: "They will block She Yue's retreat."
Yuan Changling stroked his beard and smiled: "There is no problem."
"When will the commander prepare to attack the city?"
"Of course the faster the better." Qian Guiting said: "But we haven't prepared the siege ladder yet. I heard that the right army had some...!"
"A dozen ladders of the right army are at the camp of the left army." Yuwen Cheng said: "In addition, we also prepared a small number of ladders from Huqiu. While waiting for reinforcements in the past two days, we built some more.
We have done an inventory at that time, and currently the Zuo Army can provide thirty-seven aerial ladders. If it is not enough, we will continue to build them."
Yuan Changling smiled and said: "You are very thoughtful." Xiang Qian Guiting said: "Commander, I heard that the vanguard troops of the Tang Army are about to cross the river. The situation is imminent. We must capture Shuning City before the Tang Army arrives. It can't be delayed. Since
The left army has prepared a siege ladder, I think we can attack the city as soon as possible."
Qian Guiting originally planned to attack Xixia Mountain first, annihilate the Taihu Army, and then turn his guns to attack Shuning City. However, Yu Wencheng brought him here tonight, which changed the plan.
If it was just Yuwen Chengchao's suggestion, Qian Guiting might not change his original intention. However, Yuan Changling obviously agreed with Yuwen Chengchao's proposal. Qian Guiting had no experience in leading an army. Since Yuan Changling agreed, he had no objection.
"In this case, I will report to the general immediately after returning." Yuwen Chengchao stood up and said, "After daybreak, the left army moved northwest to build a barrier to protect the flanks of the Suzhou Battalion."
Yuan Changling smiled and nodded: "Then the Taihu Army will be handed over to the Zuo Army."
On the morning of the next day, the left army really began to mobilize. Bi Yuewu's army of two thousand men and horses passed Shuning City and moved to the south of the city. The main force of the left army moved northwest. In the evening, it was less than 100 meters away from Xixia Mountain.
They set up camp ten miles away, completely blocking the way for the Taihu Army to approach Shuning City.
Naturally, Qin Xiao on the top of the city could clearly see the movements of the Zuo Army.
"They sent a team of troops outside the south city, but they didn't have any siege weapons. It seemed they didn't intend to attack the city, they just blocked the road out of the city in the south." After receiving the report, Chen Xi said to Qin Xiao: "The Zuo Army
It seems that the main force is to keep an eye on the Taihu Army to prevent the Taihu Army from attacking from the flanks. The person responsible for the siege should be the Suzhou Battalion."
Last time I talked with the King of Taihu at night, the King of Taihu seemed to have a plan in mind, which made Qin Xiao feel more at ease. However, the situation has changed now. The left army has recruited the right army, with a large number of troops, and moved to defend the Taihu army. Qin Xiao didn't know
Did the changes on the battlefield disrupt King Taihu's deployment?
"The Suzhou Battalion is not comparable to the previous siege rebels." Qin Xiao vaguely saw that the main force of the Suzhou Battalion had appeared on the horizon. The setting sun shone on the soldiers of the Suzhou Battalion, and their armor glowed with an icy cold light. His expression was solemn: "They have armor.
We are well-equipped and well-equipped, this time it will be a real fierce battle."
The defenders at the top of the city are also solemn, knowing that life and death are at stake, and they are here to fight.
Under the afterglow of the setting sun, the horn blew, the sound was vast and vast, and the military drums sounded. Five thousand soldiers and horses were slowly advancing towards the north city gate amidst the sound of the military drums.