The soldiers and horses of Zhuo County left the city and set up camp?
What did you do earlier? Are you leaving the city to set up camp now? What do you think, the governor of Zhuo County?
Liu Xiang received the battle report. The word "Wang Xing" was hard to describe in a word.
After Lian Meng finished guessing, Liu Xiang felt his eyes hurt. He had to teach literacy in the army, and he had to do it as soon as possible after the attack on Zhuojun.
The battle report said that Zhuoxian soldiers and horses came out from the north gate and first set up camp at the turning point of Taoshui in a chariot formation. The more cavalry were unable to stop them.
The carts were loaded with antlers and fences, and they were assembled very quickly. By the time the king raised his troops to attack, the wall had already been erected.
The camp is surrounded by water on both sides, and there are more than 10,000 troops stationed in the camp. It is difficult for our army to conquer it. How should Liu Xiang respond?
Liu Xiang handed the battle report to Yan Gang: "Yan Gang, come and take a look. There is something strange about the place where the soldiers and horses are stationed in Zhuo County."
Why is it there in the north of the city and on the south bank of Taoshui? The open space outside the north gate of Zhuoxian County is three miles long and two miles wide. It is not suitable for a large army to deploy. It is impossible to put the main force of the siege troops there. Is it necessary to set up a camp to assist in defense?
Liu Xiang couldn't understand, besides making the camp easy to defend, was there any use for that position?
Set up a camp in the south or east of the city, form a diagonal force with the city, and restrain the siege troops. This is the principle of setting up a camp outside the city.
Yan Gang struggled to read the battle report, breathed a long sigh of relief, and said with some hesitation: "Maybe the governor of Zhuo County doesn't know the art of war?"
"You can't understand such a simple truth. Has Tiqi found out the information about Wen Shu, the governor of Zhuo County?"
"Wen Shu was born in the Wen family of Taiyuan, after Wen Xu, Marquis of Zouping. The Wen family was inherited from Wenxu, the Marquis of Qiong in the early Han Dynasty. He lived in Qi County for generations. He was a prominent family in Taiyuan, with numerous talents and prosperity for several generations."
"Gone?"
Yan Gang was ashamed and stood up to accept the punishment: "You are humble and incompetent. Please punish me, general."
Liu Xiang frowned. Tiqi had only been established for a few months, so it was understandable that they did not do enough research on external intelligence. Their main responsibility was to supervise the internal affairs and deliver information, which was still far from Liu Xiang's expectations.
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Liu Xiang lacks intelligence talents under his command, and Yan Gang is not suitable for Tiqi's position. I thought he was good at inspiring people and could do a good job in intelligence work. Looking at this, he should be transferred to the combat unit.
Liu Xiang's thoughts flashed through his mind. When he saw Yan Gang bowing his head to apologize, he said, "There's no need to apologize. Just be careful next time."
In fact, it is not to blame Yan Gang. Tiqi does not have a captain, and is directly commanded by Liu Xiang. Yan Gang is just one of the military princes. He has only been promoted for a few days, and his subordinates have not yet been completed.
The lack of intelligence made it difficult for Liu Xiang to see through the enemy's intentions. He was not a mythical figure with endless strategies and wisdom.
But we have to deal with it even if we don't understand it. No matter what the enemy's intentions are, our army cannot quickly clear out the camp outside the city, which has exposed the empty strength of the Zhuoxian camp.
The enemy is likely to send troops to attack the camp, cutting off Liu Xiang's return route, and at the worst, blocking his supply route.
Need to return to the army to support.
Just give up the war here and go back to Zhuo County to fight a war of attrition? Zhuo County is a high-rise city with deep pools. It is really difficult to fight. If the stalemate continues, winter will come.
Liu Xiang was thinking about it when he received a report from the guards. His secretary, Cheng Tianchou, came to see him.
"Tian Chou?" Liu Xiang blinked, a little confused. "Why did he come to Zhuo County?"
When Liu Xiang sent out troops, Tian Chou was still at home waiting for an auspicious day and preparing for the crown ceremony before he came to respond to the order.
"please come in."
Not long after, Tian Chou entered the Chinese army's tent, clasped his hands and saluted: "Chou, meet the general."
Tian Chou looked like he had been worn by a lot of work. His robes had many scratched rips, and there were torn marks on the cuffs and hems. His feet were stained with dust, and the wooden clogs under his feet were also covered with mud. He had a robe tied around his waist.
A four-foot-long sword hung from the leather belt, and there were many marks left by slashing on the sword case.
Liu Xiang returned the gift and asked curiously: "Is Tian Lang okay? I left a message at the Yuyang Office. Someone there will arrange Tian Lang's position. Why did you come to Zhuojun?"
Although Tian Chou's clothes were disheveled, he was full of energy. He was very different from the first time they met, and he had a more high-spirited attitude.
"Thank you, General, for your concern. Everything is fine with me. A few days ago, I had the crowning ceremony and took the name Zitai. After the crowning ceremony, I went to Yuyang County to answer the order. I heard that the general had already sent troops to Guangyang County.
I am the secretary-general appointed by the general himself. I wanted to accompany him, so I asked for Taoist legends and set off to Jixian to follow the general." After saying this, he felt a little shy, and after a moment he said again:
"The first time I went on a long journey, I... was a little confused about the road and took the wrong route several times. Later I ran to Yongnu County, and after being given guidance, I turned back to Lu County and found the main road. When I arrived at Jixian, the general had already sent troops to Zhuo County.
County. So, I continued south, following the footsteps of the army, and arrived at Zhuoxian County. But the general went south again, and I asked around all the way, and found Fan Yang."
He was quite happy and breathed a sigh of relief as if he had put down a heavy burden: "Finally we found the general!"
From Wuzhu to Yuyang, from Yuyang to Yongnu, then to Jixian, and then all the way through Guangyang, Liangxiang, Zhuoxian to Fanyang. This journey is more than a thousand miles. The following is nearly 150 miles.
Ten miles of enemy-occupied territory.
At the age of fifteen, he travels thousands of miles alone with a sword. What a courage! What a spirit!
Liu Xiang was shocked.
Although Tian Chou spoke in an understatement, there were many difficulties and obstacles along the way, and how many wild beasts and harassment and interceptions by bandits Tian Chou experienced. He did not say anything, he just said happily that he finally found the general.
Liu Xiang smiled. There were many difficulties and dangers, but he was taking it easy. Such magnanimity was heartbreaking.
How can we not like the fact that such talents and warriors have traveled thousands of miles to follow us?
"Hahahahaha, Zitai rode alone for thousands of miles, he is really heroic! Such a feat is heart-breaking! One day his fame will be spread far and wide, and his voice will be heard throughout the world. I congratulate Zitai!"
Yan Gang also admired him very much and saluted: "Secretary Tian, you are a true warrior!"
It was the first time someone praised him like this. Tian Chou was a little embarrassed, but he couldn't help but laugh and said: "That's ridiculous, that's ridiculous."
Liu Xiang knew that although Tian Chou was in good spirits, he must be tired after traveling so far, so he ordered his guards to take Tian Chou to his tent to rest.
"Zitai went to my tent to rest and relieve his fatigue. I will take care of Zitai again."
"Thank you, General." Tian Chou was really tired. This journey was not easy. He didn't dare to sleep for a good night. Now that he found Liu Xiang, he finally breathed a sigh of relief and felt even more tired.
I just followed Liu Xiang's wishes and went to have a good sleep first.
Tian Chou went down to rest, and Liu Xiang ordered Su Wei to get a set of his own robes and give them to Tian Chou for him to bathe and change.
Tian Chou's behavior moved Liu Xiang very much, but being moved cannot defeat the enemy. No matter what kind of emotions one has, people always have to return to reality.
The reality is how to choose.
With the main force of the Chinese army outside, can Wang Xing hold the camp and for how long?
It would be a pity to abandon the battle here.
If we divide our troops to rescue them, which troops should be mobilized? Will we lose both battlefields?