"Grand Governor, now is not the time to regret, nor is it the time to hold people accountable. The top priority is to deal with the problems after the fall of the Shangdang Mansion." Seeing that Situ Tai looked crazy, Situ Wen said urgently.
Although Situ Wen also secretly blamed Situ Lei for not dispatching reinforcements, at this moment, it is no longer the time to ask these things. The Shangdang Mansion fell, and all the southern prefectures in Bingzhou were in danger. If one thing is not handled well, not only will the Bingzhou army collapse, but also the Bingzhou army will fall apart.
They have no way to escape.
"Isn't it time to pursue the case? Haha... Yongzhou has more than 300,000 troops, guarding the two passes. But here we are, half of Bingzhou, but we have to deal with the powerful Zhao army. Now it's good, just like
As I expected, Bingzhou is over. I want to see how Yongzhou can hold on without Bingzhou, and whether he can still hold the position of the Governor of Yongzhou and the position of Prince Wang." Situ Tai roared angrily.
"Back then, as long as tens of thousands of reinforcements arrived, to help me deal with the Zhao army in the north, I would not have quickly mobilized the defenders from all the prefectures and counties. Situ Wen, what do you think we should do now? The frontline soldiers are entangled with the Zhao army and cannot do anything.
Withdraw. Even if we can withdraw, Zhao's army will not move as fast as Zhao's army in the south. I'm afraid that before our troops can be transferred back, Bingzhou will be completely separated from Yongzhou."
Situ Wen took a deep breath, calmed down, and said: "Grand Governor, now, we should immediately report the situation here to Luoyang so that Yongzhou can make preparations. According to Hedong, the two prefectures in Hanoi must hold fast. Zhao must not let
The army broke into Yongzhou. Secondly,
We should withdraw our soldiers. As long as the troops and horses are still there, we still have a chance. At worst, we also need to have troops in hand. Although the Zhao army coming from Jizhou moves quickly, there will definitely not be many. If we want to completely
It is impossible to stop us from going south."
Situ Tai sneered and said: "Inform Yongzhou? The Shangdang Mansion has fallen. Yongzhou received the news no later than us. Send the order and let the troops on the front line begin to retreat and gather towards Fenzhou Mansion. In addition, the Governor's Mansion also began to send troops to Fenzhou Mansion.
Move to the west. If necessary, we will go south to Feng Ling Mansion and Bingzhou! Humph... Since they are unwilling to rescue, I have no intention of fighting to the death here."
Hearing this, Situ Jian wanted to say something more, but in the end he just opened his mouth and could not say it. Taiyuan Prefecture is located in the eastern area of southern Bingzhou. Once it retreats to Fenzhou Prefecture, it means that the eastern half of southern Bingzhou will give way.
With Zhao Jun. But at this moment, what else can he say? Hold on? How can he withstand Zhao Jun's north-south pincer attack?
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Leping, an important city on the northern line of Jinzhou Prefecture, is also the front line for the Bingzhou Army to resist the Zhao Army moving south from Mayi Prefecture. This is the target of Xue Qinglan's operations.
Leping is a large county located on the north bank of the upper reaches of the Wei River. Because it is located in the south of Mayi Prefecture, it was protected by the Bingzhou Army when the Turkic cavalry went south to harass them. And because of the harassment of the Turkic cavalry, the people in the north were harassed.
It is difficult to escape, which makes this place develop well.
In addition, it is located along the river, so there are many forests around it, and the terrain is mainly plains, making it a more suitable place to live in Jinzhou Prefecture. Now that three counties to the north of Leping have been lost, this place has become the forefront of the stalemate between the Zhao Army and the Bingzhou Army.
Although it is located on the north bank of the river, its location is very important. It is the northern barrier for the Bingzhou Army. Once Leping is lost, the northern line of Jinzhou Prefecture will be unsafe to defend. As for the Wei River, it is not enough to resist the Zhao Army. And the Wei River
None of the cities in the south of Henan are big cities with high walls and thick pools.
.So, fifteen thousand defenders gathered here. If this place is lost, as soon as the Zhao army crosses the Wei River, the cities hundreds of miles south of the Wei River in a straight line will be under the Zhao army's front. And here.
If the city is secured and the Wei River is added, the Zhao army will not be able to easily cross the river and go south.
The city wall of Leping is more than three feet high, four feet thick, and two feet wide at the top. There are urns at the four gates. There are many arrow towers on the top of the city. The defense system is very tight. Some of these arrow towers were originally designed to resist
The Turkic cavalry and the Bingzhou Northern Army were used southward, and some of them were newly built to resist the powerful Zhao army.
Outside the city, water from the river is used as a moat. It can be said that Leping is a fortified city covered with heavy armor. Inside Leping City, the 15,000 soldiers are all regular soldiers of the Bingzhou Army. Including the young and strong, there are more than 20,000 soldiers.
There were about 10,000 civilians who assisted in the defense of the city and were used as heavy troops. Xue Qinglan attacked several times and left four to five thousand surrendered troops here but could do nothing.
However, Xue Qinglan also knew Zhao Xun's plan, and did not continue to let his soldiers attack by force. Instead, he swept through various towns along the north bank of the Wei River, turning each township into the jurisdiction of Zhao Jun, making Leping an isolated city in Hebei. But Leping defended
The general was also well prepared and had stocked up enough food supplies and defense materials in the city.
In addition, as Zhao Jun pushed from the north to the south, General Leping immediately took back all the young men and rural warriors stationed in nearby villages and towns, which increased the number of young men and women in the city, but many ordinary people were released.
.It not only reduced the loss of food in the city, but also increased the number of defensive soldiers. Similarly, it also allowed Zhao Jun to bear the daily necessities of many people.
Fortunately, it happens to be the autumn harvest season. Although Zhao Jun has taken care of the people's needs, the food in the towns and villages outside the city has also come to harvest time. Coupled with Zhao Jun's tax-free policy, the people in these towns and villages have harvested less food this year.
, all belong to themselves. The fertile fields of the grown-up wealthy gentry outside the city were also confiscated by the Zhao army and distributed to the landless people, allowing them to harvest food for their own use. At this point, the Zhao army quickly obtained the lands in the northern part of Jinzhou Prefecture.
The hearts and minds of the people of the land.
Although it is said that those who win the hearts and minds of the people may not necessarily win the world. However, those who win the hearts and minds of the people will definitely gain the support of the local people. This will not only stabilize the local area, but also reverse the local people's support for the original force.
"General Xue, my lord's military order!" In the commander's tent outside the city, Xue Qinglan received Zhao Xun's military order.
"My lord has an order. Starting now, we can launch a fierce attack on Jinzhou Prefecture. The southern operation has been completed perfectly." The messenger passed Zhao Xun's military order to Xue Qinglan.
"Okay! Great, I can finally move. I have been waiting here for dozens of days. Please reply to the Lord. I will definitely obtain the Jinzhou Mansion perfectly and present it to the Lord." Xue Qinglan said with a smile.
"Come here, send the order, all the troops will assemble and prepare to attack the city."
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Southwest of Bingzhou, Xihe Prefecture, outside Meiji City.
The horns were blaring and the drums were beating loudly. Groups of Zhao Jun infantry slowly marched out from the military camp. They entered the desolate open space in front of the pass and formed an array. Under the dark sky, dust was swirling, flags were flying, swords, guns and swords.
The halberds stand as majestic as the forest, the well formations, and the huge figures of the trebuchets seem to represent ferocious ancient giants, standing coldly behind the army.
In the main formation of the Chinese army, Zhao Xun, Yang Hu and other generals and generals stood in the wind under the escort of five thousand Guards knights of the Guards General Han Meng, looking at the strong city in front of them to intercept Zhao's army moving south.
"I think the news that our army captured the Shangdang Mansion has already reached Jinyang City!" Zhao Xun said calmly.
Yang Hu said with a smile: "Judging from the time, it should have arrived. After all, we have all got the news here. I just don't know what Situ Tai's expression will be like when he gets the news. We gathered on the northern front and mobilized all the Bingzhou troops to the northern front.
, making the southern part of Bingzhou an empty city. If Situ Tai is not stupid, it is time to think of a way out. The envoys we sent out should also meet with Situ Tai. "
Zhao Xun said: "Situ Tai is not stupid. He has no intention of dying in battle and annexing the state. The lack of reinforcements from Luoyang this time has dispelled the little loyalty and filial piety he had in his heart. It would be best to negotiate peace.
Let the Yong army focus on Yongzhou so that we can move in the north. If Situ Tai is really determined to fight to the death, can we still be afraid of them?"
Yang Hu nodded and said: "That's true, but if Situ Tai can accept our kindness, it will be much more beneficial to us. In addition, when Murong Cheng gets the news about Bingzhou, it will be even more uncomfortable.
"
Zhao Xun laughed and said: "What Murong Cheng is worried about is that if Bingzhou is captured by us, then whoever enters Yongzhou first will be ours. According to the agreement in advance, whoever occupies the territory will be his. Then, Yongzhou, especially Luoyang and Luoyang
He, Murong Chengcheng, can't get involved in the area to the west. I think he will be even more anxious. Well, next
, it’s time for the coalition forces to attack Murong Cheng. After working day and night, coupled with the fierce attack by the coalition forces and the hard-to-wash away charges, Situ Lei’s health is indeed not in good shape now. Ever since he started to suppress the state capitals, the Yong Army’s forces have
It no longer poses much of a threat. Then, the Qi army, which is the most powerful, is our main target."
"This is probably the reason why the Lord has never taken action against the Tang Army and Xuzhou Army who are so close in the past. These forces are connected with us, but they have no enmity with us. Instead, they have enmity with the Qi Army. As long as the Yanzhou Army is deceived by them, they will definitely
It can play an extraordinary role. The master's foresight is respected by his subordinates." Yang Hu sighed in admiration.
Zhao Xun shook his head and said: "This is not my plan. The military envoys from the Military Affairs Department are the biggest contributors. These are all far away. Let's level the Xihe Prefecture first. Then we will consolidate the land of the state with the greatest possible strength.
Capturing it quickly will also increase the pressure on Situ Lei and force him to agree to the geographical division we mentioned."
"The whole army is ready to attack the city!"
"By the way, have all the cavalry taken action? Yang Hu, you personally preside over the cavalry action. Your actions are particularly important for whether we can successfully capture this city." Zhao Xun said in a deep voice.
"I understand!" Yang Hu bowed his hands and saluted, then rode away.
On Meiji City, Bingzhou Army guarding general Shi Lin stood supporting the wall.
Is it finally about to begin? A faint coldness flashed across Gao Shilin's eyes, and at the same time, a deep worry appeared on his face. Meiji City is the city closest to Xihe Prefecture and Yunzhou Prefecture. It is the most important.
Yes, it is determined
The important city in the south of Pingzhou is the retreat channel for the remnants of the Bingzhou Army and Cao Gang's Northern Bingzhou Army. If this place is lost, the Bingzhou Army and the Northern Bingzhou Army in the north, totaling 40,000 to 50,000 soldiers, will be surrounded by Zhao's army, and it is
Running out of ammunition and food.
However, Shi Lin had no choice. He was the guarding general of Meiji City and the commander of the Bingzhou Army in the three northern counties of Xihe Prefecture. In addition to guarding the three counties and five cities in the north of Xihe Prefecture, more importantly, he assisted Yang Li's Bingzhou Army.
and Cao Gang's Bingzhou Northern Army retreated south. Now Yang Li's Bingzhou Army and Cao Gang's Bingzhou Northern Army are trapped by Zhao's army.
Within three cities of Dingping, he was besieged by the Zhao army. Whether he was guarding the place or covering the retreat of the northern army, he could not lose this place. Fortunately, in order to resist the Bingzhou Northern Army and the Turkic cavalry going south, as the Bingzhou Army, he
Meiji City on the front line of Xihe Prefecture is also built with a high wall and thick pool, making it easy to defend but difficult to attack.
"Clang, clang, clang..." Amidst the endless clashing sound of gold and iron, nearly 10,000 Bingzhou troops were neatly dressed and deployed along the walls of Meiji City one by one, preparing for battle.
"Archers... array!"
"Pikemen...assemble!"
"Kerosene, where's the kerosene? Quick, bring up the kerosene..."
"The rolling logs are here, piled neatly."
"Zi Shi, bring up more Zhi Shi..."
On the city wall, the shrill chants of the Bingzhou Army Officers' Primary School echoed one after another, resounding all over the wall. The soldiers under their command quickly began to assemble and form formations. Then, one by one, they drove up to the city tower and formed a formation along the inside of the female wall.
, the suffocating air of chilling filled the sky and the earth endlessly. Many new recruits who had never been on the battlefield and young men recruited to defend the city were already pale and could not even speak.
Only those veterans who have experienced hundreds of battles have cold expressions and calm demeanor. These veterans who have walked through mountains of swords and seas of fire have a rock-like determination. Even if the sky falls, they will not be able to change their expressions at all. Of course, from the moment they hold onto their weapons tightly,
It can be seen from the hands that their mood is not as calm as they showed. Zhao Jun's actions in the northern part of Bingzhou have made these veterans unable to settle down. Although they are not afraid, but...
Outside Meiji City, Zhao Xun nodded lightly and shouted coldly: "Send the order and let the newly formed troops of surrendered soldiers begin to attack. I need elite men in the big waves. As for those who are incompetent, those who usually bring trouble to the countryside."
All the soldiers in Bingzhoubei must have gone through this training."
Although Zhao Xun's words were cruel, no one objected. The Bingzhou Northern Army surrendered more than 140,000 to 50,000 soldiers. Except for some old soldiers who abide by military disciplines on weekdays and those who performed well, they were directly transferred to Zhao's army.
All the soldiers were simply reorganized and joined the battle with the army. Zhao Xun did not need such
There are so many soldiers, but it is not possible to demobilize them all at once. Most of these soldiers are men with corrupt military discipline. After being demobilized, they will only bring disaster to the local area. In addition, they used to harm the people together with the Turkic cavalry, and now they
Now, they can be considered as using their military exploits to wash away the sins of the past.
"Your Majesty has given orders to start the attack..."
More than ten people on fast horses suddenly dispersed from the Chinese army, passing Zhao Xun's military orders from level to level. Suddenly, the low sound of the horn suddenly turned louder. The sound of the horn suddenly became more exciting. The continuous sound of drums became more and more intense.
The high-pitched and dense raindrops beat on the hearts of Zhao Jun's soldiers. The hot blood suddenly began to boil.
Amidst the rapid sound of horse hooves, the former generals and the new commanders of the two armies, Xu Le and Zhang Han, captains of the Guards Battalion, galloped forward surrounded by a group of generals and came to the front of the formation.
Looking at the 50,000 soldiers who had been demoted and reorganized in front of him, Xu Le raised the spear in his hand, waved it fiercely, and said sternly: "Attack!" Zhang Han then raised a triangular flag in his hand and waved it vigorously. He was born personally.
Wu Zhaolin and Cai Jimin, captains of the heavy armored infantry capital of the Guards, shouted at the same time: "The general has an order, the heavy armored infantry...attack!"
Although these soldiers were reorganized from the Bingzhou Northern Army, their organization and armor equipment were also equipped according to those of the Zhao army. Although Zhao Xun asked them to adapt to the Zhao army's combat rhythm during the battle, and let them go through bloody battles to regain the strength of the soldiers.
Honor, but this does not mean that Zhao Xun wants them to die. Therefore, the armor and equipment configuration of these soldiers are still the same as those of Zhao Jun. Even if they are worse, they are not much different.
"Cha... Cha... Cha..."
In the two cities, nearly 10,000 heavy infantrymen stepped heavily on the deserted ground with 20,000 feet, converging into a suffocating sound. In this rhythmic and murderous footsteps, the huge infantry square
The array began to move forward slowly, one side
While moving, they began to change their formations, from the initial offensive and defensive local formations to the purely defensive inverted goose formations. Just for this change of formation during the attack, the officers of each department trained for more than ten days. This is also the reason why Zhao Jun and
The differences between Bingzhou and the Northern Army.
On Meiji City, a look of coldness and worry suddenly flashed across Shilin's eyes. The defenders on the city wall couldn't help but sway slightly. As expected of the Zhao army, it is said that these soldiers were all descended from the Northern Army of Bingzhou.
It was organized and organized, and I didn’t expect that it would be able to build such momentum in such a short period of time.
This infantry is neatly arranged and heavily armored. It also changes formation quickly and orderly. It can be called an elite soldier! At least, judging from its current performance, it is an elite soldier. No wonder Zhao Jun was able to capture Bingzhou North so quickly.
The ground, coupled with the armor on their bodies, the defeat of the Bingzhou Northern Army was not unjust.
Shi Lin also knew that there were many reasons for the defeat of the Northern Army in Bingzhou. At the moment, armor and equipment was one of the most significant aspects. In addition, the discord between the people was another important reason. Of course, the Zhao army's surprise attack on the Turkic cavalry led to a great victory.
, was also one of the reasons for the disintegration of the Bingzhou Northern Army. After the Bingzhou Army
Due to the blockade, the Bingzhou Northern Army lacked armor, equipment, food and supplies. This is also an indisputable fact. If it were not for the Turkic cavalry, the Bingzhou Army would have defeated Cao Gang and his Bingzhou Northern Army with their own ability. Very soon
It's a pity that Zhao Jun took the lead. Regarding this, Shilin could only sigh secretly.
"Archers, prepare!" Shilin ordered sharply.
Wei Dong, the commander of the Zhao Army's Central Army and the Guards Army, said in a deep voice: "I didn't expect that these soldiers from the Bingzhou Northern Army would be transferred very quickly. The Guards Army only trained them for more than half a month, and they were able to train them well."
Captain Liang Hong said: "You don't know. For this reason, during training alone, four to five hundred soldiers who violated military discipline were killed. Otherwise, the Lord would not have wanted them to go through bloody battles before being included in his command.
.These soldiers are all ruffians with a lot of problems. If they are not properly trained, they will be difficult to manage."