The news that Xiazhou had been captured spread throughout the army, and the mood was fierce and the morale was boosted. Just as they were beginning to prepare for a counterattack, Li Guangrui also acted one after another and quickly made various reactions. His abnormal fighting style was very frustrating.
Both Yu Xun and Yang Chongxun were a little confused.
Then news came that Li Jijun's army was heading straight towards Lin Mansion, and the two men's base was under attack. Although it was expected that Li Jijun would not have the ability to capture the base camp that the two had worked hard for many years, but concern would lead to chaos, and the two still
Come immediately to meet Yang Hao.
As soon as he saw Yang Hao, Zhe Yuxun hurriedly said: "Third brother, does it mean that Li Guangrui still doesn't know that Xiazhou has been lost? He has stationed troops under Yinzhou City and has been making frequent moves in the past few days, sending troops everywhere. I don't know what his intention is."
"Brothers, I am also thinking about this matter. Come and see what Li Guangrui's actions mean."
In front of Yang Hao was a sand table made of sand, soil and rocks, with branches on the sand table representing the deployment of the enemy and our armies.
Yang Hao faced the sand table and said: "Li Jijun's troops divided into three groups to attack Fengzhou, Liangu, and Zhenchuan Fort. Li Guangrui sent out two more groups of troops to occupy Jialuchuan and Zhuolunchuan respectively. Isn't it strange?"
As Yang Hao spoke, he pulled out small wooden sticks from Li Guangrui's camp and inserted them into the locations he indicated.
From the map, Li Guangrui is dividing his troops, and he is doing so without any clue. Originally, his strategic intention was to surround Yinzhou City and eliminate the reinforcements, so the army centered on Yinzhou and spread out its two wings, just to make it easier to close them at any time.
, and surrounded Yang Hao's troops who had penetrated too deep. Li Jiyun divided his troops to attack Linzhou and Linzhou, which was also in line with his combat intentions.
Because he has an army of 100,000 people, he is mainly besieging Yinzhou for the time being. Although the offensive is fierce, it is actually just to force Yang Hao to launch a general offensive and decisive battle. At present, he does not really want to destroy Yinzhou, but instead prompts Yang Hao to
The three reinforcements abandoned Yinzhou. His appetite was no less than that of Yang Hao. He also wanted to pacify the northwest once and for all.
However, with his current fighting style, the troops are divided and blossoming everywhere. However, he does not want to continue to attack Yinzhou. However, his troops attack Fengzhou, Liangu, Zhenchuan Fort, occupy Jialu River, Zhuolun River,
It's like a nouveau riche who has money and doesn't know how to spend it, and is squandering it everywhere. Strategically speaking, these places don't seem to be too closely connected.
Zhe Yuxun was not an incompetent person. He looked down at the map for a long time and suddenly realized something. He said in a deep voice: "Third brother, in my opinion, Li Guangrui should already know that Xiazhou has fallen into your hands."
This judgment was consistent with Yang Hao's analysis. Yang Hao groaned and said calmly: "Brother, keep talking."
Zhe Yuxun said: "Li Guangrui's actions seem chaotic and clueless, but at least it can show that he has planned to give up the siege of Yinzhou. If he gives up the siege of Yinzhou, he will not be able to force us to fight with him, and he will not be able to achieve the goal.
The strategic intention to eliminate the main force of our army. Apart from the fall of Xiazhou, is there another reason that made Li Guangrui react like this?"
Yang Chongxun nodded, and his nervous expression eased a little: "I agree, Li Guangrui's army is not disturbed. He must have controlled the spread of the news in time. However, the news may not have spread to the ears of the soldiers, but his trusted generals
It was impossible to hide it. Xiazhou fell. Li Guangrui himself said that he was not panicking.
They are all fake, let alone his generals. The generals have no intention of fighting anymore, and the coach cannot fight this battle. If I were Li Guangrui, in this situation, I would try my best to ensure that the secret would not be leaked. The only way
There is only one purpose, which is to retreat to a safe area in an orderly manner while the troops' morale is still intact to prevent the enemy from taking advantage of us."
Yang Hao nodded thoughtfully: "We can spread the news of Xiazhou's fall, but without their internal recognition, it will be difficult to gain the trust of Xiazhou soldiers, and it will not have much effect on shaking their military morale. But as the second brother said,
They could hide this matter for a while, but not forever. They could not hide it from the soldiers or the generals. The temporary concealment could only serve one purpose: to ensure that during the retreat, the three armies would not collapse without a fight and be completely defeated by me.
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Zhe Yuxun pointed at the sand table and said: "In this way, we can make a preliminary analysis of Li Guangrui's seemingly chaotic behavior. He is now divided into six groups, attacking Fengzhou, Liangu, and Zhenchuan Fort.
The purpose of the three-pronged army should be to divide us and force Zhong Wen and I to go for reinforcements."
The two prefectures of Linzhou control a territory from the Yellow River in the east and southeast to the lower reaches of the Kuye River and the Tuwei River in the west. Fengzhou, which Li Jijun is attacking, is north of the two prefectures of Lin and Fu, and is connected to the branch of the Zihe River under the jurisdiction of Fuzhou.
, this is a gathering place mainly composed of northern Tubo people.
Place of residence. The leader's surname is Wang, and his name is Wang Moming. Wang Moming is married to the Zhe family and is a vassal of Fuzhou. Fengzhou is a small place with few people and a humble city. It has always relied on the two prefectures of Linfu for support.
Protection, so we can survive in an environment where powerful enemies are watching.
Fengzhou and Fuzhou are dependent on each other. Now that Fengzhou is attacked, they must ask for help from Fuzhou. Zhe Yuqing is in charge of Fuzhou and has the responsibility of protecting the territory. His eldest brother is commanding troops outside, so it is difficult for him to send out a large army.
The responsibility of going to the rescue would fall on Zhe Yuxun. He could not help this little brother who had been bullied no matter what.
Liangu is an important jurisdiction of Linzhou. Linzhou is located in the eastern section of the transition zone between the Loess Plateau and the Mu Us Desert. The north is the windy sand and grassland area. The terrain is flat, with undulating sand dunes and ridges. There are many wetlands and lakes, and the water is abundant.
The grass is beautiful and suitable for animal husbandry. The south is the loess hilly and ravine area.
, the terrain is low and flat, the soil is fertile, suitable for farming, and it is the main production area of grain. The importance of Liangu to the Yang family in Linzhou is obvious. The spring plowing season has just passed, and the grain has just grown tender seedlings. If Li Jijun is affected by
The wanton destruction of Linzhou can be imagined to be a severe blow.
These two places must be attacked and saved. Even if Zhe Yuxun and Yang Chongxun can hold out for a while, they will return to rescue as soon as possible. Li Guangrui is determined to divide his troops to attack the two prefectures of Linfu, which will definitely force Yang Hao's three armies to divide. This is well-founded
Come. As for
Zhenchuan Fort is a transportation hub between the two prefectures of Lin Prefecture. Controlling this place can not only prevent the two prefectures of Lin Prefecture from joining forces to support each other, but also mobilize all troops to assist the side in crisis in a timely manner. It can be said that you can advance and retreat freely.
, can be attacked or attacked.
The three commanders present were all aware of these truths, and no one needed to explain them. Yang Chongxun nodded solemnly and said: "Li Guangrui must save him when he attacks. He has no choice but to save us. If we can't make a quick decision, Shilong and I must fight."
We have returned to the army to help. Lao San, Liangu and Fengzhou are no less important to us than Yinzhou is to you."
Yang Hao's face also became heavy, and he nodded slowly: "Second brother, I understand."
Zhe Yuxun said: "If Li Guangrui already knows about the fall of Xiazhou and is preparing to plan a large-scale retreat, then what will be the role of the two groups of people he sent to Jialuchuan and Zhuolunchuan?"
Yang Hao's eyes flashed and gradually brightened: "Open the way, guard, cover, that's all."
Zhe Yuxun nodded, pointed to the two places and said: "These two places are narrow and long, making it difficult to arrange a large army, but they are vulnerable to attack. First wedge two nails here to guard and cover the retreat of the army.
It's bigger, so can we tell where Li Guangrui is going to evacuate?"
Yang Hao and Yang Chongxun looked at the front of the two flat areas of Jialu River and Zhuolun River at the same time. Their hands pointed at the same place at the same time. Yang Hao blurted out: "Luotuoling, the only possibility is this place.
From Luotuo Ridge, there is no dangerous pass like Jialuchuan, Zhuolunchuan, or Luotuo Ridge, which is a suitable place to attack such a huge army. So even if Li Guangrui's army is confused and has no intention of fighting, through this
After the place, as long as the entire army fights against Luotuo Ridge, our army can be stunned and retreat smoothly..."
Yang Chongxun pressed his big hand above Suizhou and said with a cruel smile: "Suizhou!"
Zhe Yuxun raised his head with a smile: "Yes, so Li Guangrui's moves seem chaotic, but in fact they are not chaotic at all. He has his own purpose. So, now... we should know what to do, right?"
Yang Hao and Yang Chongxun looked at each other, smiled, and nodded...
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Yang Chongxun's troops quietly moved on a starry night and rushed to Luotuoling on a starry night. As soon as the army arrived at Luotuo Ridge, Yang Chongxun set up camp overnight, dug fortifications, and placed horses and thorns on the hillside to prepare against Li Guangrui.
Preparation of the army.
The twilight was setting, and for a whole day, the fortifications on the hillside had begun to take shape. Yang Chongxun looked at the fortifications in front of him, and he was worried: he knew that his rich valley was being ravaged by Li Jijun, but now it was no longer possible.
It is an impossible opportunity to eliminate Li Guangrui's main force. If it can be done once and for all, it will be worth the huge sacrifice.
"I'm afraid the food harvest will be poor again this year, but Fuzhou and Yang Hao won't just sit idly by and ignore it."
Yang Chongxun stood on the hillside and thought deeply while looking at the heated preparations.
The dog jumped over the wall when he was anxious, not to mention that even if Li Guangrui lost his nest, he was by no means a lost dog, but a fierce tiger, leading a pack of hungry wolves. Yang Chongxun knew how arduous his task was. If he wanted to rely on this not very dangerous Camel Ridge,
How difficult it is to stop Li Guangrui's army from fleeing, but the pressure that Yang Hao and Zhe Yuxun bear is no easier than him, and is even a bit heavier. Although he is the weakest among the three, how can he do it again?
What conditions are required?
He has built the entire Luotuo Ridge into a military stronghold. Although he is far less capable than his brother Yang Jiye when it comes to marching and deploying troops and generals, he must make full use of the terrain and every plant and tree of Luotuo Ridge to build this place.
He can still build it into a strong fortress.
Starting from the foot of the mountain, there are horse traps, various ravines that hinder the passage of horse teams, then to the troop transport fortifications and fortresses halfway up the mountain, to the huge rocks and felled trees that are piled up like walls at the top of the mountain. You can imagine what Li Guangrui would have done if he wanted to
What a huge price we will have to pay for forcing our way through Luotuo Ridge.
An arrow shot through the air. Yang Chongxun raised his head in surprise. Listening to the sound, the direction of the arrow was forward, so... was it shot from behind?
Yang Chongxun suddenly turned around and looked at the rolling hills behind him, shouting: "What happened? Check it out quickly!"
There was no need for a quick investigation. The police sentry stationed in the back mountain was running desperately towards the mountain. When he reached Yang Chongxun, he almost fell down. He panted and said: "Report, General, countless men and horses have suddenly appeared in the valley of the back mountain. Rush towards Camel Ridge."
Yang Chongxun looked calm and moved: "What banner are you raising?"
"Commander of the Yamen capital, Secretary of the Ministry of Inspection and Industry, Li!"
"Li Jiyun?"
Yang Chongxun could hardly believe his ears. Li Jiyun was attacking Fengzhou, Liangu, and Zhenchuan Fort. How could he arrive here so quickly? Could it be that Li Guangrui secretly gave him an idea and he also withdrew his troops at night and rushed here?
Yang Chongxun looked back at the fortifications built in the middle of the night and a day, and couldn't help but secretly rejoice: "Fortunately, fortunately, we made a decisive decision and started deploying immediately. If Li Jijun occupied this Camel Ridge first, the big fish Li Guangrui would be unhooked." Already."
As soon as he thought of this, he heard the sound of fighting all over the mountains and plains. On the ridge in the back mountain, countless Xiazhou soldiers appeared, rushing down like a tide. Yang Chongxun saw such power and looked at the undefended back mountain. Hillside, couldn't help but gasped, and quickly ordered: "Prepare for war, prepare for war immediately. Report to Commander Yang immediately, Commander-in-Chief!"
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"Report, news from Fengzhou, Li Jijun's troops suddenly stopped attacking the city, and the army camped ten miles away from the city, holding down the troops. On the second day, Fengzhou King Moming's troops sent spies to the outpost to spy, only to find that the camp was full of people standing tall. Li Jijun's troops He has disappeared."
"What?"
Yang Hao was startled, and his face suddenly changed color. Zhe Yuxun was also frightened. Just as the two were about to ask more questions, another messenger came quickly: "Report, urgent news from Yang Chongxun's department, Li Jiyun suddenly They sent troops from Fengzhou, Liangu, and Zhenchuan Fort to Luotuoling. General Yang Chongxun arrived only one day earlier than him. The enemy situation was fierce, but General Yang said that he could hold out there. Li Jiyun sent his troops to attack Luotuo Ridge, which further confirmed Li Guangrui's belief. If you want to flee to Suizhou, ask the two Yang troops to follow the original plan and sweep the two rivers. Li Guangrui's troops must be completely wiped out in this battle."
"Understood, reply to General Yang Chongxun, we will send troops immediately to sweep the two rivers."
Yang Hao and Zhe Yuxun hurried to the sand table, and just as they leaned down, another messenger arrived: "Report, news came from Zhenchuan Fort, Li Jijun's tribe suddenly disappeared, unknown..."
"We already know." Zhe Yuxun straightened up and said calmly: "I order all the forts to take strict precautions and not to be lax."
Immediately afterwards, Mu Yu ran into the tent, still holding the horse's reins in his hand, panting: "Commander, Li Guangrui's camp has moved and has begun to move toward the southeast."
Yang Hao and Zhe Yuxun looked at each other, and Zhe Yuxun said solemnly: "The old fox is going to run away!"
Yang Haodao: "If the enemy doesn't move, I won't move. If the enemy moves, I will move first. Send out troops immediately, get in front of him, and wipe out the enemies in the two rivers. Let's close the door and beat the dogs!"
