It rained heavily last night. In the middle of the night, the rain stopped and the strong wind subsided, but the ground was still very wet. In the early morning, the fog shrouded the ground, and the sky, which was just a little bright, was hazy and looked very eerie.
People are always afraid of unknown places, so when their vision is unclear, they feel that the atmosphere is scary.
On the north bank of Chaohu Lake, near the mouth of Shishui (Nanfei River), the soldiers of Hefei Nanzhai were worried early in the morning, because everyone knew for a long time that Wu Bing's army had entered Ruxushui and Chaohu Lake from the river.
Around here, there is the old city of Hefei in the north, which is in ruins, and Juchao County in the southeast. But because the southeast is the main battlefield area in Huainan, Juchao County is also abandoned. Even the rammed earth city wall there has collapsed.
Most of the ruins inside are like a ghost town, which can neither be used for defense nor for housing. There is only one military stronghold left nearby, and there are not many soldiers.
The largest official is a hundred-man general named Chen. When Chen Bai-ren general got up early in the morning, the first thing he said was: "Have you received the military order from the General's Palace to Conquer the East?"
Everyone around him shook his head.
Chen Bairen stopped talking and walked out of the village gate with a Huanshou knife. He didn't take off his armor even when sleeping, so he was able to travel easily. Several people left the military village and walked a few steps to Shuikou.
Behind is Shishui, and the water surface is covered with fog. In front is the vast Chao Lake. You can't see the lakeside in the fog, just like the sea. If you stare at the water surface, you can see the white smoke and catkins blowing in the wind.
It moves and drifts rapidly and disorderly, like dancing a ghostly dance.
There was the sound of oar coming from the dim mist, as well as the heart-wrenching "creep" of the mast wood. Everyone on the shore stared at the place where the sound came from, their eyes widened, and there was no atmosphere.
Dare to speak out.
I don’t know how long it took, but suddenly a huge black shadow suddenly appeared in the dark gray fog! I finally saw the shadow, as if an unknown and terrifying monster appeared in the fog. There was a cold shoulder on the side of someone next to me.
With a shudder, General Chen also took a breath.
Soon the huge ship building slowly and loomingly moved out. The two- and three-story pavilions looked like a large mansion. The top was also like a house, with a roof style of overhanging the top of the mountain made of wood. Plus the water surface
The sky was filled with smoke and it was hazy, making the house look like a ghost palace.
It's the Ghost Hall. When performing dances to worship gods, the Ghost Hall will burn grass and trees and fan out smoke. The Ghost Hall is always blurred in the smoke.
At this time, the subordinates said: "General Chen, withdraw. If we don't leave, all our bodies will be left behind."
"Withdraw!" General Chen Bairen finally made up his mind. He left his post without permission without military orders. If he had to be punished, he would be punished at most. It was better than all his brothers being left in this hellish place.
Returning to the camp, General Chen immediately took out a small flag and ordered his men to report the military situation to Shouchun City. He did not forget to tie a feather on the small flag. A flag with a feather is an urgent report.
...In the past few days, various military reports continued to enter Shouchun City.
Wu soldiers entered Chaohu. Liu'an City was besieged. Liu'an City was attacked in a large scale. Zhuge Ke was the one who supervised the enemy troops. Wu soldiers entered Shishui.
A few days passed and the news continued.
Wu Bing entered Feishui. Wu Bing entered Shaopi. An city on the west bank of Shaopi was in danger. An city fell, and the guard burned himself. People inside and outside An city were plundered, their mansions were burned, and fires continued day and night. Wu soldiers began to dig in An city.
Shaopi embankment. Wu soldiers landed in large numbers from the north bank of Shaopi. There may be 50,000 soldiers from various routes.
Every time Qin Liang heard a piece of news, he used a red pen to draw lines on a map. Although the news was confusing, the Wu soldiers' march route could be clearly seen through the blood-red lines, all of which were drawn along the waterway.
One main line and one branch line. The red main line points directly to Shouchun. The branch line runs along Chaohu Lake and Shushui on the west side, and then there is a section of land line dotted line directly to Lu'an; the other section goes west from the middle part of Feishui, and the dotted line reaches Lu'an.
With the clear illustration, it is obvious that Lu'an City is not the main target, because even if it is captured, it will only affect the Wei State's strength in Huainan, but it cannot be captured. Unless Shouchun is captured, Wu soldiers will be able to stay in Lu'an for a long time.
Quan Cong's group is the main force of Wu Bing's attack on Huainan this time.
Qin Liang placed the picture on the table in the front hall of the governor's office and pressed it with a three-legged round porcelain inkstone. As soon as there was new news, he would come here to add something. His meaning was very clear,
Just let Sun Li see it.
But Qin Liang rarely talks in recent days. The main thing he does is draw this picture.
Sun Li and others have never seen these new tactics and methods that are beyond this era. Qin Liang can stand up and take charge of the arrangements. But at this time, a general like Sun Li who has war experience must know how to face the situation.
Maybe someone with more experience would be able to see more accurately. Qin Liang doesn't need to say anything else.
So when several other subordinate officials made comments or even occasionally quarreled, Qin Liang's performance was very unnoticed and low-key. Unless Sun Li asked him something, he would only give his opinions.
There was a government official who had ridiculed Qin Liang last autumn. He ridiculed Qin Liang more than once in the front hall, saying that Qin Liang was making random guesses, meaning: Look, are Wu soldiers coming?
At this time, the official was saying with a calm face: "This year of Xinyou, the zodiac signs are not good, and the bad luck is second only to Gengzi. In the first month of the year, it snowed heavily in Huainan, and the birds and beasts almost died. In the early summer, there was heavy rain, the rivers surged, and the fields were flooded.
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Qin Liang thought to himself: I really didn't expect that there was no heavy rain last autumn, but floods occurred early this year. If I had known that Zhongzhong Zhongzhong could predict the climate, then I would have guessed that Wu soldiers would come this summer.
It is estimated that no one can guess the weather, otherwise why do we need weather forecasts? Wu Jun might have been ready to do it last autumn, but he postponed it until now when he found that the water level was not good.
Zhizhong Zhizhang probably also remembered the old things from last year. He saw Qin Liang's eyes a little dodgey, as if he was embarrassed, and finally shut up.
Qin Liang did not want to proudly ridicule Zhong Zhong at this time, because natural disasters have been constant recently, Wu soldiers burned, looted and killed, and the soldiers and people of Huainan were really miserable. It is not appropriate to laugh at people at this time.
Qin Liang was ridiculed many times last autumn. At that time, he was really angry, depressed, and miserable, and wanted revenge. But now that he has been proven right and can breathe a sigh of relief, he has no interest in revenge at all.
. He suddenly lost interest in this job of governing China and couldn't even remember his name.
Maybe time is so magical and can dilute all emotions. No matter how excited you are with anger, hatred, or longing, it will cool down after a while. Or maybe indifference is the greatest contempt, not anger.
At this moment, Wang Ling's eldest son, Wang Guang, arrived at the front hall of the Governor's Mansion. This bearded man was tall and wearing black armor, and he did have some mighty aura. But Qin Liang knew that this was a fake move.
Looking at Wang Guang's fair skin and tender hands, I'm afraid he hasn't practiced martial arts at all. Qin Liang, a young man less than twenty years old, has rougher hands than Wang Guang. At least he didn't do it in Pingyuan County.
There was little farm work, and there were calluses on my palms. Before that, I often practiced swordplay and archery in my hometown.
After Wang Guang came forward and bowed in greeting, he raised his hands and said to Sun Li: "My father's intention is still as discussed last time. We should go out of the city for a decisive battle. You will lead the troops southward as the vanguard. My father will then lead all the troops who can move.
The troops and horses came out of the city to increase your aid."
Sun Li nodded and said, "Just follow this method."
Wang Guang had no intention of leaving, and said again: "Guang has brought a group of private soldiers here to follow you and wait for your dispatch."
When Qin Liang heard this, he immediately understood. Wang Ling sent his eldest son to Sun Li on purpose to express his determination to reinforce him. It meant that brothers go first, I won't cheat you, and isn't your eldest son with you?
Sun Li probably understood immediately, with a rare smile on his face: "Very good, I have gained Gongyuan, and I am as powerful as a tiger."
Very good, even more powerful than a tiger.
Sun Li said: "If it doesn't rain tomorrow morning, our troops can leave the city."
Everyone worshiped together: "Here!"
At this time, Wang Guang straightened up and explained: "In addition to the troops stationed in Shouchun city defense, my father has summoned 14,000 infantry and cavalry who can be dispatched at any time. There is also the Huaibei County soldiers who were the first to arrive. They have arrived at this moment."
8 | On the other side of Gongshan, we can reach Shouchun in the near future. My father thinks that the enemy force is very strong. If we can gather more county soldiers, it will be worth delaying our departure from the city for two days."
At this moment, the troops that Shouchun City can mobilize are almost only two large | Chinese and foreign troops and private soldiers stationed in Shouchun. Time is too short, it has been raining a while ago, and there are a large number of soldiers stationed in garrison and guards stationed in prefectures and counties.
It is completely impossible for local soldiers to assemble in a short period of time. There is nothing we can do.
Sun Li responded, no need to say more.
Qin Liang remained silent, but he made eye contact with Wang Guang twice. Because Wang Guang looked this way, Qin Liang could only respond to show that he remembered the other party's friendship.
Qin Liang had no objection in his heart to the decisive battle out of the city. If he continued to stay in the city, the Shaopei Water Conservancy Project would be dug up. When the floods flooded a lot of farmland, the losses would be heavy. And now the population is an important resource.
, the Wu army not only robbed property, livestock and food, but also robbed the villagers. Over time, all the people were robbed, so Huainan was still standing guard.
Moreover, it is said that the land warfare of the Wu army is worse than that of the Wei army. If they start a formation battle, it may be better than being trapped in the city and fighting a war of attrition with the Wu army. The Wei army does not seem to be very good at defending cities. Na'an City on the west bank of Shaopi,
Even if there are few soldiers, if they can defend the city, it won't be destroyed in one day?
When everyone left, Qin Liang stopped the superstitious Zhizhong practitioner just now and asked: "What does the Earth Mother Sutra say about the stems and branches of this year?"
Zhizhong frowned and said: "I can't remember. But I have a divination, Zhongming can listen to it. In the year of You, there is a lot of miasma among the people, and the field silkworms are harvested in seven parts. Beans and wheat are good in high places, but they may be difficult to keep in low places."
Qin Liang was a little surprised and said half-believingly, "You mean there will be floods in spring and summer?"
Seeing Zhizhong nodding, Qin Liang held back his words and faced him in silence.
Qin Liang thought to himself: Did you just make it up? Why didn't you say it earlier?