If the enemy wants you to do something, you cannot do it because that is what the enemy wants.
Although Xie Yan felt something was wrong very early on, he still took a chance and by the time he realized it, it was already too late.
Shi Yue successfully mobilized all the troops in the area, and attacked with all his strength when Xie Yan's army crossed the Yellow River, beheading nearly 7,000 people in one battle. Since its formation, the elite Beifu Army has fought more than 20 battles without losing a single victory. But today, this The record was finally destroyed in Xie Yan's hands.
Although the panicked Xie Yan tried to rectify the remaining troops, he had already strode back hundreds of miles for this purpose. How could Shi Yue, who had been deployed for nearly a month, give him a chance? The ambushes that had been arranged long ago came out one after another, even though the Beifu Army's The will was strong enough, and the soldiers fought hard enough, but no one could withstand the waves that had just been repelled, and another wave came up, and so on. Finally, at the end, the Beifu Army, known for its tenacity, finally collapsed.
Xie Xuan finally broke out of the siege thanks to the desperate protection of the Xie family's dead soldiers, but the entire battle situation on the Eastern Front was completely corrupted.
This battle was won, and the Qin army on the entire eastern front was as powerful as a rainbow. Shi Yue personally led the army and crossed the Yellow River, just in time to meet Xie Xuan's army rushing to the north for reinforcements.
Although Xie Xuan responded in time and made the correct deployment, the momentum of both sides had changed. In addition, the Qin army had many cavalry and the location was favorable. The two sides fought bloody battles for three days. Although Xie Xuan led his troops to resist desperately, they could not stop it after all. The Qin army, which was rising to kill, was forced to retreat.
At this time, even more terrifying news came. A strange force from Shi Yue suddenly appeared in Fangtou. The shocked Xie Xuan was afraid that his retreat would be cut off and the entire army would be annihilated, so he had to retreat with all his strength. The offensive on the eastern front ended. collapse.
In fact, at a military meeting before retreating, Xie Xuan and Xie Yan also had a huge quarrel, and then a shocking fight broke out. The cause of the incident was Xie Yan who was rescued and was in a state of panic. , firmly opposed to withdrawing troops, but advocated reorganizing troops on the spot and fighting Shi Yue decisively!
His reason is that there are still more than 50,000 elites in Beifu. As long as they are reorganized, they are fully capable of fighting Shi Yue. As long as this battle is won, there is a chance to regain the strategic initiative.
What's more, they don't know the situation of the other two fronts now. According to the information they received before, the other two fronts are now winning steadily. If the Eastern Front withdraws its troops due to temporary setbacks at this time, wouldn't it be betraying the other two fronts? ? Where does that put the Northern Expedition? Is the great event of regaining the country, which only has a chance in decades, ruined like this? Is it necessary to retreat after a slight setback?
Xie Yan's impassioned speech made all the generals look at each other, a little confused. Is this still the same Xie Yan who has a very good reputation in the army?
Although what Xie Yan said was plausible, in fact, how could Xie Xuan not understand Xiao Jiujiu in his heart?
If this battle is withdrawn according to Xie Xuan's wishes, it can be regarded as a failure, and military law stipulates that those who fail must be held accountable! Undoubtedly, the biggest responsibility for this failure lies with Xie Yan!
There were military orders in advance, advice during the incident, and everything was documented. As long as he returned to Jiankang, Xie Yan could not escape! Moreover, Xie Xuan had always been impartial, and his relationship with Xie Yan was not very good, and it was a matter of national importance. , he will definitely not excuse Xie Yan. Although Xie An favors Xie Yan, there is irrefutable evidence, and with Xie An's status and reputation, he is afraid that not only will he not spare Xie Yan, but he may also be used to perform surgery on him. Woolen cloth.
Because now Xie Xuan looks at Xie Yan's plausive words and Xie Yan's awe-inspiring righteousness, and feels sick in his heart. If you hadn't been greedy for credit and rushed forward, how could you be where you are today? Now you actually dare to talk so shamelessly! The Beifu Army only has so little wealth.
, must everything be lost because of you this time?
Xie Xuan, who couldn't bear it anymore, didn't say much. He clenched his fist and ran towards Xie Yan's chattering mouth. He was unprepared and suffered a loss. He never expected that Xie Xuan would dare to hit him, so he naturally fought back immediately.
The other generals participating in the military meeting in the tent looked at each other in shock. They never expected that two big-shot figures would start fighting like people on the street, regardless of appearance.
When everyone reacted and pulled the two apart, both sides were already bruised and swollen. However, since it was Xie Xuan who made the first move, and Xie Xuan was filled with resentment, he struck hard and hard. Overall, Xie Yan suffered a big loss.
Xie Xuan, who won the fight, immediately announced that he would withdraw his troops and return south. However, Xie Yan, who was severely beaten and almost disfigured, has always been very concerned about his appearance, because in Jiangnan, Xie Yan's fame is based on his appearance in addition to his family background. He was almost disfigured.
I was very angry. In addition to secretly hating Xie Xuan in my heart, I hurriedly went to find a military doctor to treat the wound. If it left scars, it would be a big deal. As for any major military and national affairs, just get out of here.
Damn it.
Since Xie Yan was gone, Xie Xuan had the final say. He immediately ordered to break camp and retreat. As a result, the vigorous Eastern Route Army stopped advancing.
But retreating is not as simple as imagined. To some extent, it is more difficult than marching and fighting. Because in the case of retreat, the morale of the army will definitely be affected, and the enemy will never let you take it easy.
It would be strange if he ran back and didn't beat up the drowned dog.
It is precisely because of this that a retreat often turns into a rout, and a rout often turns into the annihilation of the entire army.
The main reason why Xie Xuan advocated the withdrawal of troops was to preserve as much vitality of the Beifu Army as possible at a time when the overall situation was already unfavorable, because he had a hunch that Shi Yue was far more prepared than he was.
Even ten thousand people could not take it back, and the Eastern Jin Dynasty had to bear this loss.
It’s amazing! And in fact, Xie Xuan didn’t think that this battle could completely defeat Qin from the beginning, but there was no way. After the Battle of Feishui, the whole country had fallen into a frenzy. It would be natural for him not to lead troops.
Someone else will lead the expedition, but Xie Xuan is confident that if someone else leads the Northern Expedition, the consequences will be even more terrible.
At this time, Xie Xuan's ability was revealed. Although he was retreating, Xie Xuan made careful and orderly arrangements. He was prepared for Shi Yue's possible methods in advance. Shi Yue personally led his troops to pursue him several times, but Xie Xuan dealt with them properly.
Even Shi Yue couldn't take advantage.
Silently watching the Beifu Army marching south, even Shi Yue couldn't help but sigh inwardly: The Beifu Army is really powerful and well-deserved. Even though it has suffered a disadvantage, it still retains its main strength. And Xie Xuan, it is even more difficult for decades.
If the generals he encountered had not been carefully deployed, and if Xie Yan had been greedy for merit and rushed forward, falling into a trap, it was still uncertain whether he would eventually jump into his own encirclement.
This battle decisively changed the entire strategic situation. Although Shi Yue still has not received accurate information, before he set off, Fu Hong personally found him and talked with him all night. Now, Shi Yue has fulfilled his promise to His Royal Highness.
The promise now depends on the prince, but he believes that the prince will be able to reverse the situation on the Western Front!
Now, the more dangerous one is Liu Laozhi in the middle. Originally, the three armies were close together. Since both wings can break through quickly, the pressure on the center is actually relatively small. In addition, Liu Yu and Liu Laozhi are both there.
The land of Heluo in the middle is also suitable for the Beifu Army's combat mode, so it is progressing smoothly and it has now crossed the Yellow River.
But the bad news always arrived together. When Liu Laozhi learned that both the east and west fronts were in trouble at the same time, Murong Hong on the west route had been defeated and exited, Murong Chong was fighting hard in the east of the river, and Huan Chong's troops had reached Lantian.
When he was already blocked, he wasn't too worried.
But soon, the East Route Army suffered defeats one after another. Now Shouyang had sent troops to support the retreat. This news gave Liu Laozhi a headache.
In fact, Liu Laozhi is also in the Beifu system. This time, he can be given one-third of the Beifu army and let him be the commander alone. Liu Laozhi is very grateful. Whether emotionally or factually, he firmly stands firm.
On the side of the Xie family faction, in the past thirty years, the Jingzhou side and the Jiankang side have been fighting openly and secretly, and are not very harmonious. Although they are temporarily united due to the Northern Expedition, everyone feels that sooner or later they will fall out.
Furthermore, Liu Laozhi really fought on the battlefield and climbed up step by step. He was very dissatisfied with the Huan family. Therefore, when the Western Front failed, it was a failure. Liu Laozhi did not think it was that great.
But even Xie Xuan on the east route failed. Now his army in the middle route was left alone. But he had just crossed the Yellow River with great momentum. Now it is difficult and unwilling for him to withdraw his troops. What can I do?
Is it good?
Liu Laozhi was still pacing in the tent. At this time, Liu Yu rushed in with a hurried look, even skipping the process of giving a name. Liu Laozhi was a little surprised. Although he didn't like red tape, he felt that his brother could just be casual.
, but Liu Yu has always been very respectful and never dared to show any disrespect. What happened this time?
"Commander." Liu Yu hurriedly cupped his hands and said: "Commander, something serious has happened!"
Liu Laozhi was a little panicked when he saw Liu Yu, who had always been calm, and said hurriedly: "Deyu, don't panic. If you have something to say, please speak slowly. Come on, take a drink of water first."
"Commander, I can't care anymore." Liu Yu wiped the sweat from his forehead, "I just went north to investigate in person and captured a few scouts, but two of them committed suicide immediately. I didn't react in time and couldn't save them, but these two
I am an individual, but I have a problem.”
"What's the problem?"
"They are from Xianbei! Moreover, they have lang tattoos on their chests and broken hair patterns on their heads. They should be direct descendants of the Murong family!" Liu Yu said firmly.
Liu Laozhi was stunned immediately.
After serving in the army for more than 20 years, it should be said that Liu Laozhi is used to seeing big scenes, so he will not lose his composure like this. However, the news brought by Liu Yu is really serious, because if those people are the scouts of the Murong family
The words have only one meaning: Murong Chui is here!