Chapter 1053 The situation is complicated and confusing
Chapter 1053 The situation is confusing
The reluctance at the beginning led to today's predicament. In order to clear the siege of Tangzhou, Liu Guoneng and Hailanzhu tried their best, but the progress was slow. Now that the main army is concentrated near Tangzhou, the pressure on Geng Zhongming's side is very high.
At this time, Geng Zhongming only had more than 15,000 men in his hands. It was very difficult for these people to hold the east side of Zhengzhou. The rogue army was gearing up and had long planned to enter the Central Plains.
In Tangzhou City, Geng Zhongming sat in the hall with a solemn expression. Under his command were Li Yangchun, Deng Fansen and other generals. Since the situation in the Central Plains changed drastically, Deng Fansen had been transferred back from Siberia. This time when he returned to the Central Plains, Deng Fansen wanted to show off his glory.
, I didn’t expect to encounter such a big problem at the beginning. Although the situation was critical, Geng Zhongming didn’t say anything, and no one dared to make any noise. The generals in Tangzhou still trusted Geng Zhongming very much. Geng Zhongming marched and deployed, and made extraordinary plans.
, I believe that the predicament in Tangzhou will eventually be resolved. Geng Zhongming is under a lot of pressure, but he is not too panicked, "How is the situation outside the city?"
"Returning to General Geng, Song Qiao's attack force of more than 40,000 people has all arrived in the east of the city. Bi Yonghao has also added 50,000 troops from the rear. It is now that both sides of the army have surrounded Tangzhou." Li Yangchun's thick eyebrows were squeezed together, and the palms of his hands were squeezed together.
Sweat was already breaking out, "But what's strange is that the general didn't see too many siege equipment. Instead, he built fortifications outside the city. The nearest defensive zone was one mile away from the city wall."
After Li Yangchun finished speaking, Deng Fansen also spoke up, "That's the case. A few days ago, Ye Tianming and Qin Xinkai's troops left the northeast and disappeared. Since then, the rebels have been on tight guard and surrounded us in Tangzhou.
Not even a fly can fly out. Two scout teams were organized before, but they were all beaten back, and the brothers also suffered heavy casualties."
From the narratives of Li Yangchun and Deng Fansen, we can clearly feel that the rebels have no plans to attack the city in a hurry, especially when they set up camp and build fortifications outside the city. This is completely to trap Tangzhou to death. But there is another point.
Geng Zhongming was a little confused. Tangzhou City had abundant baggage supplies. Tangzhou was originally prepared for Xiangzhou. The baggage bags in the city could supply an army of 50,000 men for three months.
Under such circumstances, if the rebels want to besiege the city, it will be absolutely ineffective if they don't have half a year. Can the rebels afford it? Are the rebels just encircling a point to bring reinforcements? The tactic of besieging a point and calling for reinforcements is a commonly used technique in the art of war, although it is common.
, but very practical. With more than 30,000 elite soldiers and horses in Tangzhou, the Northern Shanxi Army will definitely not give up on Tangzhou. Maybe several reinforcements are heading towards Tangzhou at this time.
However, with Wang Zuogao's advice, how could he be defeated by a small encirclement and reinforcement tactic? If we deal with the encirclement and reinforcement tactic, with the power of the infantry and cavalry of the Northern Shanxi Army, it is very likely that the rebels will be able to steal the chicken.
Rice, because the rebels can use Tangzhou as bait, and the Northern Shanxi Army can also use Tangzhou as bait.
No, it's not to encircle the point for reinforcements, but the rebels must have some purpose in mobilizing heavy troops. Nearly 200,000 troops are threatening Tangzhou. It can be said that Jingxiang and Guangnan are already empty at this time. The opponent has invested such a large force and risks
Afraid of the danger of chaos in the rear, could it be that they were just calling for reinforcements at an encirclement point? Geng Zhongming had led troops for many years and felt that there must be some conspiracy here. "Which of you knows where Yang Dingshan's soldiers and horses are?"
Geng Zhongming has always been praised for his views on the overall situation. In such a critical situation, it is not easy to think of Zhou Dingshan.
Because he is a cavalry commander, Geng Zhongming understands the role of the Northern Shanxi Army's cavalry better. The Central Plains is a hundred-mile plain, which is definitely a paradise for cavalry. The Northern Shanxi Army can deal with the rebels with an absolute disadvantage in terms of strength.
The Central Plains was defended like an iron barrel because of the iron-blooded cavalry under Zhou Dingshan.
In the Central Plains area, as long as they are dealt with properly, these more than 10,000 iron-blooded cavalry can definitely kill the rebels into rivers of blood. The rebels mobilized almost all their capital to come here, definitely not for a small Tangzhou city. The only explanation is to break through in one fell swoop
Tangzhou captured the Central Plains. It was not easy to capture the Central Plains. We had to find the flaw in the Northern Shanxi Army. Geng Zhongming thought that the flaw was the tens of thousands of cavalry. As long as these more than ten thousand cavalry were destroyed, the Northern Shanxi Army would lose its weapon to defend the Central Plains.
.So, Geng Zhongming quickly thought of the cavalry from the layers of fog.
When Geng Zhongming asked, all the generals in the hall looked stunned and confused, because Zhou Dingshan's soldiers and horses did not have fixed camps and had been wandering around scatteredly. Now they wanted to figure them out.
It was too difficult where we were. After a long time, it was Deng Fansen who said, "General Geng, I heard a few days ago that Wu Shilong sent troops to Wuyang, so he should have been transferred to Wuyang. As for now, it's hard to say."
Wuyang? Geng Zhongming also knows where Wuyang is without looking at the map. Wuyang is located at the southern end of Yingchang Prefecture and north of Tangzhou. It can be said that Wuyang enters Tangzhou with a little movement of horse hooves to the south.
Huh, Geng Zhongming took a breath, because he never expected that after Wu Shilong's series of restraints, Zhou Dingshan's subordinates continued to mobilize, and unknowingly they had become the soldiers closest to Tangzhou. If he learned that Tangzhou was captured
How would Zhou Dingshan react to the news of the siege? I'm afraid his first reaction would be to rush to the aid of Tangzhou and open a bloody path for the Tangzhou army. And Niu Boyuan would not forget the sharp blade in his hand, and would definitely order Zhou Dingshan's troops to move as quickly as possible.
Arriving at Tangzhou at a fast speed.
Geng Zhongming had a clear understanding of the situation of the Northern Shanxi Army in the Central Plains. It can be said that the Northern Shanxi Army in the Central Plains can be roughly divided into three parts. One part was stationed in Zhongmou with Geng Zhongming to guard against the rogue army in Zhengzhou, and most of the other troops were concentrated.
Chenzhou and Yingzhou were returned to Liu Guoneng for deployment. Rushing from Chenzhou and Yingzhou to Tangzhou was no less than fifty miles further than from Wuyang to Tangzhou. What's more, Zhou Dingshan's all-elite cavalry marched at a speed faster than other troops.
Fabian.
If what is expected is true, there is almost no surprise that the cavalry of the Northern Shanxi Army will become a lone army. If at this time the rebels rush to Chenzhou on the pretext of resisting reinforcements from other routes, and go back halfway to insert themselves into the rear of the Northern Shanxi Army cavalry, they will
It can trap this lone army eager to save people to death in one fell swoop.
"How can it be Wuyang? If it is really Wuyang, Yang Dingshan will be in danger." Geng Zhongming felt agitated in his heart, and stood up suddenly, holding the long table with both hands, and two gleams in his eyes, "Tang
The state can no longer be defended. If we defend Tangzhou, other soldiers and horses will definitely not give up Tangzhou, especially Yang Dingshan's troops. You must all know that if we lose this cavalry, I am afraid it will not be whether the Central Plains can be preserved.
It’s a question of accommodation.”
Almost instantly, Geng Zhongming made this decision. He could not just watch the destruction of Zhou Dingshan's troops, so he had to abandon Tangzhou and rely on Tangzhou soldiers and horses to fight his way out. Abandoning Tangzhou might save those people.
There are tens of thousands of iron cavalry, but the more than 30,000 Tangzhou army will inevitably suffer heavy casualties. More than 30,000 people have to break through the iron chain defense line of nearly 100,000 people. How can it be possible without paying a heavy price?
When Geng Zhongming made this decision, everyone in the hall looked sad, because they knew what this decision meant, which meant that everyone had to abandon the solid city wall and fight head-on with the rebels outside the city. The final result
It may be that the entire army was wiped out. Even so, no one objected, because they knew that Zhou Dingshan's elite cavalry was more important than the Tangzhou army.
Without these more than 30,000 elite infantry, people can still defend the Central Plains by relying on fortified cities and battle formations. However, without Yang Dingshan's cavalry, it is like a soldier losing his sword, without much lethality.
Those tens of thousands of cavalry have always been feared by the rebels. As long as these tens of thousands of cavalry disappear on the vast plains, the rebels will not dare to mobilize them at will. If there are less than 20,000 people mobilized, they are likely to be killed by these cavalry.
Swallow, in a head-to-head confrontation, this cavalry is also the magic weapon that the Northern Shan Army relies on for survival. The impact of the iron pagoda, the division of the iron chain chain horses, and the killing of the light cavalry are all things that the infantry of the Northern Shan Army cannot throw away.
Without the coordination of infantry and cavalry, would the Northern Shanxi Army still be the same Northern Shanxi Army?
Of course, in the hearts of the generals of the Northern Shanxi Army, the tens of thousands of cavalry are not just a cavalry, but also a kind of honor. Since His Highness established a foothold in Dayangtan with thirty-nine soldiers, the cavalry of the Northern Shanxi Army has never failed.
, it didn’t happen before, and it can’t even happen now.
I'm afraid only he himself knows how difficult this decision was for Geng Zhongming, "Everyone, please make more preparations. Today at Haishi, Wu is going to smash a hole in the copper and iron wall outside the city. Even if he dies, he must let the thieves
The soldiers of the Northern Shanxi Army were frightened when they listened to me at night."
The words were so domineering that they sounded cold. As for the direction of the advance, Geng Zhongming quickly determined the direction of the advance. From Wuyang to Tangzhou, the only place that could restrict the movement of the cavalry was Liyangpo, but Liyangpo was also the area from Wuyang to Tangzhou.
If it was Geng Zhongming, he would definitely choose to take action in Liyangpo. The rebels must have capable people. That person can have a series of profound plans. It is impossible not to know about Liyangpo.
If the rebels have any chance, it must be Liyangpo. In other places, Yang Dingshan can come and go freely no matter what situation he encounters.
There is a setting sun on the horizon, blood red like fire, and clouds are fluttering in the wind, like rootless duckweeds that cannot find the end. Winter is about to pass, but the sunny slope is still a withered and yellow scenery. After driving for days, Zhou Dingshan's troops have already
We are exhausted. Liyangpo has a radius of ten miles. It is located at a high place and has a clear view of the surrounding situation. It is considered a good place to station. Zhou Dingshan issued an order to station at Liyangpo tonight and arrive in Tangzhou tomorrow.
There will definitely be a fierce battle. Qin Xinkai's troops are at the front. Only by gathering their strength can they defeat this arrogant rebel army in one fell swoop.
Although Zhou Dingshan is young, he has a maturity that has been through battles for a long time, or maybe it is self-confidence. Over the years, he has led his men across the north and south and gone through many battles. He has never failed, and he will not be defeated this time. I hope Geng Zhongming can hold on.
In Tangzhou, as long as all the troops and horses cooperated with the outside world, they would definitely be able to repel the rebel army under the Tangzhou city. At this time, Zhou Dingshan had no idea that the rebels had already mobilized their troops, and almost all the troops in Jingxiang and Guangnan were defeated.
Being transferred to the vicinity of Tangzhou, if he knew about it, Zhou Dingshan would definitely be able to detect something amiss.
The spear was stuck on the ground, dragging a long shadow, welcoming the arrival of night. The February wind was neither cold nor hot, blowing on the dry face. Looking at the drifting clouds in the sky, Zhou Dingshan had never looked forward to going home so much. Huang Xiaoying lived
Okay? What makes me most guilty in this life is that the time spent with Huang Xiaoying is too short, but he has no other choice. Although he and His Highness are subordinates, they are actually brothers. Now that the Northern Shanxi Army is facing a dilemma, His Highness has gone to Korea to fight.
No matter how hard and tired he is, Zhou Dingshan still has to help him protect this family.
I don’t know how thick the smoke and clouds of the Ming Dynasty were, but in Zhou Dingshan’s heart, these dark clouds always dispersed and the sky became clear and clear. As the night fell, the exhausted cavalry slowly fell asleep guarding the bonfire, and at this time, far away
Li Jiucheng, who is in the south of Chenzhou, is faced with a choice. Just now, Ye Tianming's troops suddenly made frequent troop deployments, and the missing troops and horses disappeared without a trace. Is there any conspiracy hidden under the night?
Woolen cloth?
"Report, the rebels are still mobilizing frequently. The North Camp and the West Camp have changed their defenses again. The troops and horses in the east have given up their rest and regrouped and are attacking Chenzhou. General Yuan is unaware of where he is. Please give the general an order." The scouts came again, and at the same time they also brought
Another puzzling news.
Li Jiucheng walked around with his sword in his hand, his brows filled with deep sorrow. What on earth was Ye Tianming doing? There were more than 8,000 people in the east. This group of troops suddenly moved into the south of Chenzhou at night for a surprise attack.
Is Chen Zhou trying to detour the army's flank? In short, the movement of the rebels tonight is very abnormal. Li Jiuzheng has not figured out the joints until now. Even if it is a night battle, does Ye Tianming have so much confidence? Even if a night battle requires eight thousand soldiers and horses to flank the enemy?
?Does it need to be transferred frequently?
There are various indications that all this mobilization is definitely not as simple as it seems. What is the problem?
Li Jiucheng thought about it over and over, but still couldn't figure out the mystery, so he got angry and said to the guards behind him, "Go to the left wing camp quickly and find Yuan Peilin. I have something to ask him."
The soldiers followed the order and left. In fact, Yuan Peilin had been keeping a close eye on the movements of the rebels outside the camp. Hearing that Li Jiucheng had summoned him, he rushed over in a panic. This night, Yuan Peilin was not feeling well. The rebels mobilized frequently, especially in the Eighth Route Army.
Thousands of troops marched straight into the south of Chenzhou, which was really weird and cruel. According to normal circumstances, if these 8,000 rebels marched all the way into Chenzhou, the Northern Shanxi Army was fully capable of making dumplings out of these 8,000 rebels.
But Yuan Peilin always felt that the rebels would not make such a low-level mistake, so he strictly ordered all ministries not to go to war and to guard the left wing. He did not wait for orders from Chenzhou Liu Guoneng and Dudu Commander Li Jiucheng. Yuan Peilin further strengthened his judgment.
The situation was strange. Yuan Peilin was so flustered that he even took a few bites of dinner. Yuan Peilin had been watching in front of the camp. The cold wind blew in the middle of the night. His image was really not good. Seeing Yuan Peilin like this, Li Jiucheng patted him on the shoulder.
He asked slowly, "General Yuan, what is the specific situation?"