When the army left Chenzhou, it was already clear for several days, and the road was dry and the ground was filled with dust.
Various types of cars, mules and horses, and infantry were swaying, and the sounds of trumpets, whistles and drums were very lively under the shouts of the generals; but the marching speed was very slow, not only because of the burden on the baggage, but mainly because of morale.
The morale of the soldiers of the Zhuque Army was a little depressed at this time. Many people had to look back after taking a few steps, some looked at the Chenzhou city tower behind them, and some looked at the north.
After Zhang Ning occupied Changde City and carried out reforms, most of the soldiers, especially the standing soldiers, had their lands separated and settled, while most of the land was in the relatively wealthy Changde City. Changde City was lost, and people always thought that it would be recovered, but now the direction of the army's dispatch is southeast, which is completely opposite.
Zhang Ning realized that for the purpose of publicity, the corruption, burning, killing, and looting might have had side effects. Now the soldiers are very worried about the safety of their families in Changde. Few people are truly willing to give up their enterprising efforts to fight Baoqing Mansion.
Who is not in love with his family? Zhang Ning left Chenzhou and brought his family with him.
There are only a few defenders who stayed in Chenzhou, most of whom were voluntarily left by their families in the local area. It is estimated that the city's air defense is ineffective.
At this time, the central army Yu Qian was riding a horse next to Zhang Ning. He looked up at the direction of the sun and finally asked: Chenzhou has insufficient food. Ping An is going to fight Baoqing?
Zhang Ning didn't avoid it and looked at Yu Qian calmly: Tingyi should know in his heart that I would not attack Baoqing Mansion. This move is just to lure the enemy.Our army was dispatched and Chenzhou was empty, so it was up to whether Xue Lu was deceived.
Yu Qian was silent for a while and sighed slightly.
Zhang Ning couldn't help but smile: You understand, it's hard for Xue Lu to not fall into the trap.Can he turn a blind eye to the great contribution of "recovering" Chenzhou?Seeing our army leave, can he hold his troops still and wait for our troops to come to Baoqing Mansion?If he really planned that, why should he send troops to reinforce Baoqing?What's more, Xue Lu's current troops are not afraid to fight with us at all.It is said that being determined on the plain is a fair victory or defeat. Otherwise, he would hide in the mountains and force us to attack, and hold heavy troops and hide them.
Yu Qian said: Letting your army break south will not hurt the overall situation. I hope that knowledgeable people in the court will take this attention and the Ministry of War will intervene in a timely manner.
The general is outside, and the military orders are not accepted.
Zhang Ning said, let alone the people of the Ministry of War do not know the facts of the local area. How can they conclude that General Xue Lu cannot pacify the place in one fell swoop?Not to mention the court officials far away, even now I can't guarantee victory.
Yu Qian no longer argued.
However, Zhang Ning was also a little restless at this time. If Xue Luzhen did not pursue him for unknown reasons, this would be troublesome.
Turn around and fight against the government army that has the advantage of terrain, regardless of the outcome, it is definitely impossible to fight quickly. Food and grass supply is a problem; giving up the intention to occupy and simply attack Baoqing Prefecture is not only unfavorable for major events, but also morale is also a problem. The soldiers will have negative emotions about Zhang Ning's early announcement that he wanted to retake Changde City.
However, this worry was soon relieved. After three days of marching, the surveillance army vanguard had moved closer to Chenzhou and the main force was also advancing westward.
In three days, the Vermilion Bird Army only walked less than a hundred miles, and the road conditions were good and traveled about 30 miles a day. The impact of morale on marching and combat can be seen.
That night, Zhu Heng made a statement: Judging from the current situation, Xue Lu has no intention of staying still. If they want to go out, they will definitely try to occupy the empty Chenzhou City. With the big city as the foundation for garrison, they don’t even need to build a camp.My opinion is to wait for another two days. When the main force of the official army is completely close to Chenzhou, our army will penetrate from the north of Chenzhou toward the Yuanshui River, and make a situation of occupying the terrain and cutting off the official army's food route; the official army must fight against me along the Yuanshui River, and the decisive battle will be completed.
Chen Gai next to him said excitedly: Zhubutang’s clever plan, let’s tell your brothers to go and prepare to go back and fight!
Zhang Ning said seriously: Don’t go out and yell everywhere, otherwise the military law will never forgive you!The secret spies of the Jinyiwei were everywhere. Could it be that the army had been tricked by mistake? If the leaked military aircraft happened to be heard in Xue Lu's ears, he was suspicious and was careful not to miss the opportunity.
So the army was calm that night, and the next day, the Senate Department ordered a march east as usual, and the troops walked slowly.
……
Between the undulating mountains on the Yuanshui River, smoke everywhere in the morning light, and many camps that stretched for miles seemed to be filled with people. This scene was like the scene of the imperial court recruiting troops to overhaul the Yellow River embankment.
There are even more ships on the water surface in the north, and it is like this wilderness suddenly becomes a new commercial area.
These troops were commanded by Xue Lu.
He held the hilt of the knife with one hand and put the other on his waist, looking into the distance.
After a long time, he turned to Hu Futai and the generals beside him and said: Zhang Ping'an will not go up the mountain to attack us, and waiting is useless.
Hu Ying refused to comment, and the generals listened carefully to many people nodded.Xue Lu said again: Lord Yu and his wife were captured by the rebels. Zhang Ping'an must have known Lord Yu's strategy. They will not consume it even if they know it is unfavorable.
General Qin Yousheng said: After all, is the rebels really going to seize Baoqing Prefecture, or are they going to wait until we get close to Chenzhou before coming back to fight?
Xue Lu did not answer and continued to look at his spectacular people.
Report!
A voice shouted.
A young general came downstairs, and was soon released by the guards. He walked to Xue Lu and others and knelt down on one knee and said, "Report to the Marquis, General Ma Dai of the former army sent a report back. The vanguard had arrived at the city of Chenzhou and did not encounter any resistance along the way.There were not many defenders in Guancheng, and General Ma Dai protected him to enter the city within two days.
Xue Lu's personal companion came forward to pick up the military newspaper and sent the young general away.
After a while, another man in a commoner came up the mountain. Although he also saluted Xue Lu, he spoke to Lu, the Jinyiwei.
The secret spy also reported: The rebel army has indeed left the city, and the defenders in the city are mostly old and weak, and there are no artillery.Those fire-making workshops are still there, and our people cannot get in for the time being, but when our vanguard seizes the city, he may gain a lot in the workshop.
Another general couldn't help but say: There are almost no dangerous places near Chenzhou, what are we going to be afraid of?Everyone has never seen any scenes of fighting in the south and north, and they are afraid that his few people will not succeed!
At this time, Hu Ying finally spoke, and he said lightly: I only have one word to tell Marquis Wuyang, it is not a bad thing to be calm.
Xue Lu seemed to be calm on the surface. He was calm and composed when he said and said to you and I. He was still calm and did not mean to make a judgment.
Although Hu Ying is a governor, it is easier to dispatch all matters in the army now. Xue Lu can mobilize the army without having to go through the governor, unless Hu Ying forcibly stops it...
And Hu Ying has a characteristic of what he said: Does it make sense?
It makes sense; what is the essence?
It seems that there is nothing, and saying it means not saying it.
At this time, Xue Lu turned around and looked at the people around him and said: Send someone to order the battalions, and the army set off today and headed to Chenzhou.
All the generals agreed, and some even shouted at the messenger: Why are you still standing and going to pass on the Marquis’ general order!
Get order.A team of soldiers responded and went to pick up the flag.
Xue Lu said to Hu Ying again: You should know that marching and fighting is as important as seizing the opportunity.
The staff next to him quickly seized the opportunity and said: What the Marquis values is not time, but time!
Xue Lu ignored him and said: The army cannot march too fast. If we stayed here for too long, the rebels could get rid of the danger of our army by walking far away and lead the way to forcing Baoqing Mansion.The rebels' firecrackers were very sharp in siege, and ordinary cities could not be stopped at all; the Southern Army and other troops were not opponents, and Baoqing was about to lose... This strategy is dead, and people are alive.More than 10,000 rebels had swords and guns, but could they really starve to death by themselves?What should come will always come, and you will have to fight a war to be effective.
After hearing this, Hu Ying held the courtesy, he did not agree or argue.
So what if you win by reasoning?
Hu Ying is very self-aware at the age of his own. Without actual combat achievements, there is no need to argue with others about military strategy. The words about Zhao Kuo in history books are vivid in my mind. He once talked about military affairs with his father. It is not difficult to be difficult, but he is not good, so it is useless to win verbally.
Moreover, most generals were very happy with the orders of the commanders. Xue Lu himself said: The soldiers were stationed in the humid and humid mountains and forests, and set up a tent to squeeze several people to keep warm. How can I not observe the sufferings of the soldiers?After occupying Chenzhou, I had a house to shelter from the rain and cold, wash and change clothes, and restore my energy.
After hearing this, the generals accepted it and praised Xue Lu for treating the soldiers as if they were their own son.
After the military order was issued, everyone clasped their fists and said: The last general is going to return to the battalion to restrain his subordinates and are ready to set off.Xue Lu waved his hand gently to show his agreement.
After the generals left one after another, Xue Lu was still standing there, looking down at the surroundings, as if thinking about something.
Hu Ying was also with him and he didn't leave. Hu Ying seemed a little calmer. It was good to have mountains and waters here.
Xue Lu's eyes remained on the boat on the surface of the Yuanshui River for a long time. Yuanshui was his supply line. In addition to the things he carried with the army, the subsequent supply materials were mainly through the waterway. The advantage of water transportation was that the ship transport capacity was large and the human and animal power was saved, and the disadvantage was that they were slow.
As a veteran of a long battle formation, he would certainly consider the conventional military tactic of being cut off from the food route.
The transportation of baggage ships from east to west is against the current, and when the wind is not good, the boatman is needed; although the rebels do not have naval troops, as long as they approach the river, they can cut off their food channels with infantry and cavalry.
However, the rebels must have the ability. The official army does not have to wait for the food road to be cut off, and can fight a war to clear obstacles. As for the rebels to occupy the shape of the river bank, it is even more unrealistic. The official army has the advantage of military strength, which can block but not attack and easily open up the river transportation. In the end, the rebels can only tie themselves up in a cocoon.
After Xue Lu considered it, he did not think that there was any unexpected danger in this battle.
Various types of cars, mules and horses, and infantry were swaying, and the sounds of trumpets, whistles and drums were very lively under the shouts of the generals; but the marching speed was very slow, not only because of the burden on the baggage, but mainly because of morale.
The morale of the soldiers of the Zhuque Army was a little depressed at this time. Many people had to look back after taking a few steps, some looked at the Chenzhou city tower behind them, and some looked at the north.
After Zhang Ning occupied Changde City and carried out reforms, most of the soldiers, especially the standing soldiers, had their lands separated and settled, while most of the land was in the relatively wealthy Changde City. Changde City was lost, and people always thought that it would be recovered, but now the direction of the army's dispatch is southeast, which is completely opposite.
Zhang Ning realized that for the purpose of publicity, the corruption, burning, killing, and looting might have had side effects. Now the soldiers are very worried about the safety of their families in Changde. Few people are truly willing to give up their enterprising efforts to fight Baoqing Mansion.
Who is not in love with his family? Zhang Ning left Chenzhou and brought his family with him.
There are only a few defenders who stayed in Chenzhou, most of whom were voluntarily left by their families in the local area. It is estimated that the city's air defense is ineffective.
At this time, the central army Yu Qian was riding a horse next to Zhang Ning. He looked up at the direction of the sun and finally asked: Chenzhou has insufficient food. Ping An is going to fight Baoqing?
Zhang Ning didn't avoid it and looked at Yu Qian calmly: Tingyi should know in his heart that I would not attack Baoqing Mansion. This move is just to lure the enemy.Our army was dispatched and Chenzhou was empty, so it was up to whether Xue Lu was deceived.
Yu Qian was silent for a while and sighed slightly.
Zhang Ning couldn't help but smile: You understand, it's hard for Xue Lu to not fall into the trap.Can he turn a blind eye to the great contribution of "recovering" Chenzhou?Seeing our army leave, can he hold his troops still and wait for our troops to come to Baoqing Mansion?If he really planned that, why should he send troops to reinforce Baoqing?What's more, Xue Lu's current troops are not afraid to fight with us at all.It is said that being determined on the plain is a fair victory or defeat. Otherwise, he would hide in the mountains and force us to attack, and hold heavy troops and hide them.
Yu Qian said: Letting your army break south will not hurt the overall situation. I hope that knowledgeable people in the court will take this attention and the Ministry of War will intervene in a timely manner.
The general is outside, and the military orders are not accepted.
Zhang Ning said, let alone the people of the Ministry of War do not know the facts of the local area. How can they conclude that General Xue Lu cannot pacify the place in one fell swoop?Not to mention the court officials far away, even now I can't guarantee victory.
Yu Qian no longer argued.
However, Zhang Ning was also a little restless at this time. If Xue Luzhen did not pursue him for unknown reasons, this would be troublesome.
Turn around and fight against the government army that has the advantage of terrain, regardless of the outcome, it is definitely impossible to fight quickly. Food and grass supply is a problem; giving up the intention to occupy and simply attack Baoqing Prefecture is not only unfavorable for major events, but also morale is also a problem. The soldiers will have negative emotions about Zhang Ning's early announcement that he wanted to retake Changde City.
However, this worry was soon relieved. After three days of marching, the surveillance army vanguard had moved closer to Chenzhou and the main force was also advancing westward.
In three days, the Vermilion Bird Army only walked less than a hundred miles, and the road conditions were good and traveled about 30 miles a day. The impact of morale on marching and combat can be seen.
That night, Zhu Heng made a statement: Judging from the current situation, Xue Lu has no intention of staying still. If they want to go out, they will definitely try to occupy the empty Chenzhou City. With the big city as the foundation for garrison, they don’t even need to build a camp.My opinion is to wait for another two days. When the main force of the official army is completely close to Chenzhou, our army will penetrate from the north of Chenzhou toward the Yuanshui River, and make a situation of occupying the terrain and cutting off the official army's food route; the official army must fight against me along the Yuanshui River, and the decisive battle will be completed.
Chen Gai next to him said excitedly: Zhubutang’s clever plan, let’s tell your brothers to go and prepare to go back and fight!
Zhang Ning said seriously: Don’t go out and yell everywhere, otherwise the military law will never forgive you!The secret spies of the Jinyiwei were everywhere. Could it be that the army had been tricked by mistake? If the leaked military aircraft happened to be heard in Xue Lu's ears, he was suspicious and was careful not to miss the opportunity.
So the army was calm that night, and the next day, the Senate Department ordered a march east as usual, and the troops walked slowly.
……
Between the undulating mountains on the Yuanshui River, smoke everywhere in the morning light, and many camps that stretched for miles seemed to be filled with people. This scene was like the scene of the imperial court recruiting troops to overhaul the Yellow River embankment.
There are even more ships on the water surface in the north, and it is like this wilderness suddenly becomes a new commercial area.
These troops were commanded by Xue Lu.
He held the hilt of the knife with one hand and put the other on his waist, looking into the distance.
After a long time, he turned to Hu Futai and the generals beside him and said: Zhang Ping'an will not go up the mountain to attack us, and waiting is useless.
Hu Ying refused to comment, and the generals listened carefully to many people nodded.Xue Lu said again: Lord Yu and his wife were captured by the rebels. Zhang Ping'an must have known Lord Yu's strategy. They will not consume it even if they know it is unfavorable.
General Qin Yousheng said: After all, is the rebels really going to seize Baoqing Prefecture, or are they going to wait until we get close to Chenzhou before coming back to fight?
Xue Lu did not answer and continued to look at his spectacular people.
Report!
A voice shouted.
A young general came downstairs, and was soon released by the guards. He walked to Xue Lu and others and knelt down on one knee and said, "Report to the Marquis, General Ma Dai of the former army sent a report back. The vanguard had arrived at the city of Chenzhou and did not encounter any resistance along the way.There were not many defenders in Guancheng, and General Ma Dai protected him to enter the city within two days.
Xue Lu's personal companion came forward to pick up the military newspaper and sent the young general away.
After a while, another man in a commoner came up the mountain. Although he also saluted Xue Lu, he spoke to Lu, the Jinyiwei.
The secret spy also reported: The rebel army has indeed left the city, and the defenders in the city are mostly old and weak, and there are no artillery.Those fire-making workshops are still there, and our people cannot get in for the time being, but when our vanguard seizes the city, he may gain a lot in the workshop.
Another general couldn't help but say: There are almost no dangerous places near Chenzhou, what are we going to be afraid of?Everyone has never seen any scenes of fighting in the south and north, and they are afraid that his few people will not succeed!
At this time, Hu Ying finally spoke, and he said lightly: I only have one word to tell Marquis Wuyang, it is not a bad thing to be calm.
Xue Lu seemed to be calm on the surface. He was calm and composed when he said and said to you and I. He was still calm and did not mean to make a judgment.
Although Hu Ying is a governor, it is easier to dispatch all matters in the army now. Xue Lu can mobilize the army without having to go through the governor, unless Hu Ying forcibly stops it...
And Hu Ying has a characteristic of what he said: Does it make sense?
It makes sense; what is the essence?
It seems that there is nothing, and saying it means not saying it.
At this time, Xue Lu turned around and looked at the people around him and said: Send someone to order the battalions, and the army set off today and headed to Chenzhou.
All the generals agreed, and some even shouted at the messenger: Why are you still standing and going to pass on the Marquis’ general order!
Get order.A team of soldiers responded and went to pick up the flag.
Xue Lu said to Hu Ying again: You should know that marching and fighting is as important as seizing the opportunity.
The staff next to him quickly seized the opportunity and said: What the Marquis values is not time, but time!
Xue Lu ignored him and said: The army cannot march too fast. If we stayed here for too long, the rebels could get rid of the danger of our army by walking far away and lead the way to forcing Baoqing Mansion.The rebels' firecrackers were very sharp in siege, and ordinary cities could not be stopped at all; the Southern Army and other troops were not opponents, and Baoqing was about to lose... This strategy is dead, and people are alive.More than 10,000 rebels had swords and guns, but could they really starve to death by themselves?What should come will always come, and you will have to fight a war to be effective.
After hearing this, Hu Ying held the courtesy, he did not agree or argue.
So what if you win by reasoning?
Hu Ying is very self-aware at the age of his own. Without actual combat achievements, there is no need to argue with others about military strategy. The words about Zhao Kuo in history books are vivid in my mind. He once talked about military affairs with his father. It is not difficult to be difficult, but he is not good, so it is useless to win verbally.
Moreover, most generals were very happy with the orders of the commanders. Xue Lu himself said: The soldiers were stationed in the humid and humid mountains and forests, and set up a tent to squeeze several people to keep warm. How can I not observe the sufferings of the soldiers?After occupying Chenzhou, I had a house to shelter from the rain and cold, wash and change clothes, and restore my energy.
After hearing this, the generals accepted it and praised Xue Lu for treating the soldiers as if they were their own son.
After the military order was issued, everyone clasped their fists and said: The last general is going to return to the battalion to restrain his subordinates and are ready to set off.Xue Lu waved his hand gently to show his agreement.
After the generals left one after another, Xue Lu was still standing there, looking down at the surroundings, as if thinking about something.
Hu Ying was also with him and he didn't leave. Hu Ying seemed a little calmer. It was good to have mountains and waters here.
Xue Lu's eyes remained on the boat on the surface of the Yuanshui River for a long time. Yuanshui was his supply line. In addition to the things he carried with the army, the subsequent supply materials were mainly through the waterway. The advantage of water transportation was that the ship transport capacity was large and the human and animal power was saved, and the disadvantage was that they were slow.
As a veteran of a long battle formation, he would certainly consider the conventional military tactic of being cut off from the food route.
The transportation of baggage ships from east to west is against the current, and when the wind is not good, the boatman is needed; although the rebels do not have naval troops, as long as they approach the river, they can cut off their food channels with infantry and cavalry.
However, the rebels must have the ability. The official army does not have to wait for the food road to be cut off, and can fight a war to clear obstacles. As for the rebels to occupy the shape of the river bank, it is even more unrealistic. The official army has the advantage of military strength, which can block but not attack and easily open up the river transportation. In the end, the rebels can only tie themselves up in a cocoon.
After Xue Lu considered it, he did not think that there was any unexpected danger in this battle.
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