Mopanying, as the name suggests, looks like a huge millstone. Strangely enough, when this pipeline was being built, they chose to bypass the high slope for convenience. However, the high slope area was not small. After the construction was completed, it was discovered that the official road had
From south to north, it is like a semicircle bypassing Mopan Camp. Mopan Camp is surrounded by open space, but there is a hill blocking the way in the north, which just prevents the mules and horses from taking shortcuts. And arranging the soldiers and horses in Mopan Camp can
It radiates ten miles to the south. As long as the peasant army wants to pass through, it will inevitably endure a fierce battle.
On February 2, the fourth year of Chongzhen, the dragon raised its head. Early in the morning, the peasant army arrived at Mopan Camp in a long procession along the official road. In preparation for the next battle, Li Zicheng deliberately took a day of rest. Mopan Camp, this place,
There are not many conditions to take advantage of. If you want to get through, you must attack by force. Regarding the fierce battle that will follow, it would be an absolute lie to say that there is no pressure.
At this time, Li Zicheng launched a tidal wave offensive against Mopan Camp according to the previously scheduled plan. Xu Beichuan, Wang Yan and Li Zicheng each led their troops to attack Mopan Camp in three directions. The peasant army's offensive was like a tidal wave, and the officers and soldiers did not do anything.
Not bad, Qin Liangyu, Cao Wenzhao and Zhao led the troops to disperse their troops, but gathered the crossbowmen and musketeers to attack the peasant army in the middle. And it was Li Zicheng's men who attacked the middle.
, and the leader was Liu Zongmin, who had been very unlucky recently. Arrows were raining like rain, and firecrackers were constantly smoking. When Liu Zongmin advanced to a position thirty feet away from Mopan Camp, he realized that something was wrong. Although attacking from both sides,
It's difficult, but it's not like marching in the rain of arrows here, as if the officers and soldiers are greeting you.
The further he went, the harder it became. Liu Zongmin rushed forward, but suddenly his heart skipped a beat and he quickly dodged to the side. An arrow flew past quickly, and a brother behind him wailed on the ground. Shocked, Liu Zongmin squatted down.
He was breathing heavily from his lower body. Damn it, why are the officers and soldiers treated differently? Liu Zongmin felt uncomfortable, and Li Zicheng behind him could see it clearly. Because he was in the rear and watching from a high place, Li Zicheng could see more clearly than Liu Zongmin.
In the entire battlefield of Mopan Camp, the most brutal fighting was in the middle. Almost all the muskets and crossbows in the hands of the officers and soldiers were poured into the middle. If we don't think of a way and continue to fight like this, the final result is uncertain, but Liu Zongmin's troops
The more than 3,000 soldiers and horses under Liu Zongmin's command were destined to be buried in Mopan Camp. They were Li Zicheng's elite troops. How could they be buried here with open eyes?
Li Yan frowned. Seeing that Li Zicheng was a little relaxed, he took two steps forward and whispered: "General, the officers and soldiers have bad morale. They are deliberately targeting us and intending to force us back. At this time, if we retreat, the offensive will be over in an instant.
We will retreat, and when the time comes Xu Beichuan, Wang Yan and the others will definitely be very dissatisfied, and may even vent their anger on us."
"Of course I know the intentions of the officers and soldiers. He is just taking the opportunity to provoke a conflict between us and other leaders, but do you think we can not retreat?" Li Zicheng turned around and looked at Li Yan with complicated eyes. In an instant, Li Yan
I'm a little confused. Yes, can we not retreat? If we don't retreat, or even increase our troops, then according to this posture, those people brought by Liu Zongmin will definitely be destroyed.
Within the Peasant Army, the status of each leader depends entirely on how hard the fist is in his hand. Therefore, unnecessary consumption is absolutely not allowed. Moreover, others are watching, and Liu Zongmin and others are allowed to be buried in Mopan Camp.
What would people like Zheng Guosong think? On the one hand, they want to satisfy their own people, and on the other hand, they want to satisfy the leaders Wang Yan and Xu Beichuan. This multiple-choice question does not seem to be difficult.
What Wang Yan said before on Straw Hat Slope is a bloody fact. Among the leaders, who is not selfish? Who does not think about himself? When this happened, Wang Yan ran away in order to preserve his strength. This time
When it was Li Zicheng's turn, he was no better.
Soon after, the gong sounded, and Liu Zongmin, who had been attacking the center, retreated with his remaining troops. As a result, the pressure on the center dropped sharply. Cao Wenzhao divided his troops into two wings. When Wang Yan and Xu Beichuan saw this situation, how could they continue?
Hit, and almost involuntarily retreated.
The peasant army withdrew, but Cao Wenzhao had more wrinkles on his forehead. He was able to repel the rebels this time, but it would not be so easy next time. Zhao Lijiao and Qin Liangyu were also there, and they had nothing on their faces either.
Joyful. In order to repel Li Zicheng's troops, the army consumed a lot of bows and arrows, and there were not many left. Next time, there would be no way to replicate the previous fighting style.
"General Cao, do you think our method will work?" Qin Liangyu asked, expressing her worries. She was very worried about letting the peasant army break through early. In fact, Qin Liangyu wanted to win this battle more than anyone else. Bashu
The lives of the people are very difficult, and the court has failed to provide disaster relief. They are just hoping that they can get through the difficulties with the Iron Governor this time. If they let go of the peasant army, they will get nothing. They have already offended before.
After joining the cabinet and failing to get what he wanted from the peasant army, Qin Liangyu really lost money to his grandma's family.
How could Cao Wenzhao not know what Qin Liangyu was thinking? He didn't know what he was thinking, but he couldn't show it at this time, "General Qin, don't worry, our goal is not to defeat this bandit. With our strength, we can't do this."
We just need to hold them back. After today's commotion, we can still get at least one day. Next, the rogues will definitely attack Mopan camp again. By then, we will count on Zhao
The troops under the command of the general are gone. Thinking about it, we should be able to resist for one day. Calculating this, we can last at least three days at Mopan Camp. These three days should be enough for the Iron Governor...
...After three days...if something goes wrong, we will withdraw..."
Cao Wenzhao felt quite embarrassed when he said these words. He had never told such a big lie since he was a child. He said this mainly to appease Qin Liangyu. As for Zhao Lijiao, it is not necessary to say that there is a grasshopper on a rope.
Too worried.
Unexpectedly, Qin Liangyu frowned and said very seriously: "In three days, as long as the Iron Governor's army has not arrived, we have to find a way to hold on. In short... As long as Qin has a breath, we will definitely
Don’t let the rogues get through..."
Qin Liangyu went elsewhere in a complicated mood. Zhao Shujiao and Cao Wenzhao looked at each other and smiled bitterly. Qin Liangyu was really poor and crazy. It seems that the disaster in Sichuan and Sichuan is urgent. Hey, I hope it can happen this time, otherwise Qin Liangyu will really
There is no way out. In fact, Cao Wenzhao sympathizes with Qin Liangyu, but he is powerless. Speaking carefully, Qin Liangyu was purely deceived by Cao Cao and Zhao Shujiao, and he continues to deceive him to this day.
If Qin Liangyu knew that he, Cao, was not sure about what was going to happen next, I wonder if he would give up the idea.
Ten miles south of Mopan Camp, there is a place called Weijiatun. At this time, the peasant army camp is surrounding Weijiatun. In a private house, there is already a lot of noise. Xu Beichuan, who has always been good-tempered and has a good impression of Li Zicheng, has a cold face.
, As for Wang Yan, he asked unceremoniously: "General Li, you are really good at calculating. Didn't you agree to attack Mopan Camp by force? Why did you order the troops in the middle to retreat alone?"
Li Zicheng had long expected that Xu Beichuan and Wang Yan would be dissatisfied. He raised his hand, glanced at Wang Yan with some disgust, and then said to Xu Beichuan: "Li will give everyone an explanation of what happened before, just whether you can sit down or not."
Come down and listen to Li speak slowly?"
"The officers and soldiers concentrated their arrows and fire cannons in the middle. Our army suffered heavy casualties. Li was helpless. If he did not withdraw in time, he was afraid that the entire army would be annihilated. In this situation, what do the two leaders think Li should do?
Do you want to ignore it and continue to increase troops in the middle, sending the brothers to their death?" Li Zicheng didn't explain, but when he said this, Wang Yan raised the corner of his mouth and sneered on his face.
"Hey, General Li is a bit selfish..." Wang Yan sneered, but Li Zicheng could only endure it. He nodded, agreeing with Wang Yan's statement, "Yes, Li admitted to doing this
It’s selfish, but if our troops suffer too many casualties, do you think it will be of any benefit to the subsequent attack on Mopan Camp?”
Xu Beichuan and Wang Yan looked at each other and fell silent. Although they didn't want to admit it, if Li Zicheng's soldiers and horses suffered too many casualties, it would definitely not be a good thing for the offensive and defensive battle of Mopan Camp, because the peasant army is recognized as the most capable one.
Li Zicheng has tens of thousands of elite soldiers.
"Moreover, I don't know if you two have felt that the officers and soldiers did this on purpose. The intention is very obvious. They want to take this opportunity to sow discord between us in order to delay our army's attack time. We can't be fooled!"
Xu Beichuan and Wang Yan are not fools. They can vaguely sense some problems, but so what? You, Li Zicheng, played a game before, and then you have to be more careful when polishing Panying.
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Li Zicheng explained for a long time, but Xu Beichuan and Wang Yan were still unmoved, which made Li Zicheng feel helpless. In this situation, if Li Zicheng didn't show some sincerity, Xu Beichuan and Wang Yanshi would never do things with their heart.
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Sure enough, the peasant army's attack was delayed. In the remaining half day, the army stopped at Weijiatun and did not move. The peasant army stopped at Weijiatun, but Cao Wenzhao and others were not idle. They took advantage of the half day to carry out the attack.
The defense area was changed, and some of Qin Liangyu's troops were directly pulled to the middle. The next day, the peasant army attacked again. This time the peasant army also underwent great changes. First, Li Zicheng sent Lu Weiliang out, but changed the main attack direction.
On the left.
Wang Yan organized a large number of soldiers and horses, took over Li Zicheng's offensive task, and advanced all the way along the middle road. It went smoothly at first, but after approaching Mopan Camp, arrows rained down again. That's it, the most terrible thing
It was a group of soldiers and horses that quickly sprang out from the Mopan camp and actually took the initiative to attack.
Seeing this, Wang Yan's eyes widened. He finally figured it out. Not only were the defenders in the middle not reduced, but they became much stronger. What on earth is going on? At this moment, Wang Yan flicked his sleeves and cursed three times.
.I was fooled by Li Zicheng again. Who would the officers and soldiers change their defensive profile or change their defensive focus? This is all a fucking bastard.
The two sides were so close that they collided in an instant. Wu Sangui was the most sharp-eyed and kept staring at Wang Yan. Soon, a peasant soldier was picked off with a spear and rushed to Wang Yan, "Wang Yan."
, Master, come here, stick your head over here, ah ah ah..."
Wang Yan's eyes widened. His first reaction was not to go up and fight, but to turn around and run away. Wang Yan is a self-aware person. Although Wu Sangui is young, this guy is no weaker than Cao Bianjiao. In a real fight, he will most likely be someone like Wang.
It was explained here. For Wang Yan, who cherished his life, it was a very stupid thing to fight Wu Sangui.
As soon as Wang Yan ran away, one could imagine the situation behind him. The six thousand troops who came forward were in chaos in an instant. Many people followed Wang Yan and swarmed back. Surprisingly, the middle road was the first to collapse, and this
The collapse was faster than before.
After Wang Yan was beaten away, Wu Sangui did not stop, blew a whistle, and led his troops to the left, attacking directly at Lu Weiliang's ribs. Now Lu Weiliang was concentrating on attacking the frontal defense line where Qin Liangyu was stationed, so how could he have the energy?
Facing the flank, Lu Weiliang was so angry that he was speechless when the scouts passed on the news about the flank.
Wu Sangui was really fast, and he stabbed the peasant army in the ribs, causing the extremely fast offensive to stop instantly. Lu Weiliang had to deal with Wu Sangui's sneak attack, and also guard against Qin Liangyu's massive counterattack, which was really a bit troublesome.
In desperation, Lu Weiliang could only order a retreat. In this way, Li Zicheng watched helplessly as his inevitable blow turned into a farce.
It's Wang Yan again... Li Zicheng wanted to chop Wang Yan with a knife, but he couldn't. Not only that, he also had to think about how to explain to Wang Yan. Sure enough, when Lu Weiliang returned to the station, he saw Wang Yan standing in front of him.
Standing at the gate of the camp, he yelled, "Li, what are you thinking about? I almost got you tricked to death this time."
This time, Niu Jinxing couldn't stand listening anymore, and came over to give Wang Yan a hand, "Chief Wang, can you use your brain when you speak? The transfer of officers and soldiers must be a temporary decision, and it is definitely not General Li who deliberately targets you.
, is it possible that you still think that General Li cannot collude with the officers and soldiers?"
Niu Jinxing came out to make peace, not for Li Zicheng, he wanted Wang Yan to make trouble again. If the trouble continues, it will delay the major event of attacking Mopan Camp, which will be of no benefit to anyone.
Li Zicheng was too lazy to explain any more. Talking to a fool like Wang Yan was a waste of words. Humph, it was you Wang who rushed to play in the middle. Didn't you just think that the officers and soldiers would adjust their defensive focus? As a result, the officers and soldiers not only did not weaken.
The defense in the middle was further strengthened. I suffered a miserable loss, and when I came back to blame him, Li Zicheng had evil intentions, which was really a slap in the face.
"Okay, don't say anything anymore. Please appease your subordinates and attack Mopan Camp again tomorrow morning. I want to let everyone know something. King Chuang has given an order. If Mopan Camp cannot be captured the day after tomorrow, he will come in person.
Fight, I hope everyone knows what to do."
Li Zicheng turned around and went back to the house, while Wang Yan stood there blankly like a mute.
Everyone knew in their hearts what would happen once Gao Yingxiang personally came to command the attack on Mopan Camp. By then, not even Li Zicheng or Wang Yan would be able to please him.