Fenghou

Chapter 202

Although physically exhausted and sleepy, Chen Qing still kept his spirits up and wrote a letter to Lu Yihao. In the letter, Lu Yihao proposed that he hoped that he would return to the southeast to take up a job. If he agreed, he could recommend him to join the newly formed Yuqian Zhongrui Army.

Lu Yihao also pointed out in the letter that Wang Yan was recommended by Zhang Jun to serve as Zhiyue Prefecture, and he was going to participate in Li Gang's battle against Dongting bandit Yang Yao. Wang Yan should have a chance to make a comeback.

Lu Yihao must have seen the risks that Zhu Shengfei would face when he took the post of the Xuanfu envoy of Sichuan and Shaanxi, so he tried his best to persuade him to go to the southeast to take up the post.

Chen Qing put down his pen, and lightly played with a jade tablet on the table. It was a piece of Khotan jade, with no patterns or words on it. It should have been given to him by Lu Xiu. It's all about nothing, I hope you're safe.

Chen Qing hung the jade plaque around his neck. He pondered for a moment and wrote with a pen:

Qinghai Changyun dark snow-capped mountains, lonely city looking at Yumen Pass.Yellow sand wears golden armor in a hundred battles, and Loulan will never be returned if it is not broken.

Chen Qing sent people out of the city overnight, sent the letter to Hanzhong, and then sent it to Lin'an from Hanzhong.

In the early morning of the next day, Chen Qing received the information sent back by Zhao Xiaoyi. They found the main force of the Xixia Army thirty miles to the east, not more than [-] people from last night, but [-] people.

This information confirmed my guess that the Xixia army launched an offensive because of Zhu Shengfei's arrival, the [-] army was just the vanguard to capture Ganquan Fort, and the [-] army was the main force.

Since the [-] troops appeared thirty miles away, their goal must still be Ganquan Fort. Only by pulling out the nail of Ganquan Fort can the Xixia Army go south smoothly.

In the afternoon, [-] Xixia troops appeared outside the east city of Ganquan Fort and began to station a large camp outside the city.

Standing on the top of the city, Chen Qing looked eastward, and saw large tents appearing like mushrooms. The nearest place was about three miles away from the city wall, and large carts were coming from the official road in the east. The cart is full of food and various armor materials.

"Control, our food can only last for [-] days. Do you think the Xixia army outside the city will attack us?" Zheng Ping did not see the opponent's siege weapons, and was really anxious.

"Calm down, don't be impatient, the situation will definitely change."

The camp of the Xixia army was quickly set up, but they still refused to attack Ganquan Fort. The Xixia army seemed to know that there was not much food, so they wanted to trap the Song army in the city.

On the morning of the fourth day, Chen Qing received an urgent Eagle letter sent by Yang Yuanqing from Chengji County.
Chen Qing immediately summoned the deputy commander and the generals above to discuss the matter.

"Everyone, I just received the eagle letter from Vice General Yang, and the puppet Qi army has already launched an offensive against the Song army."

Chen Qing shook the eagle letter in his hand, and said slowly to the crowd: "The [-] puppet Qi troops are divided into two groups, taking the Jingyuan Road to attack Pingliang Mansion, and attacking Fengxiang Mansion all the way, Longzhou's army has already dispersed Close retreat."

"Damn it!"

Zheng Ping slammed his fist on the table. He knew very well what it meant for the Longzhou army to retreat to Dasan Pass. If the Longzhou army gathered at Fengxiang Mansion, Fu Xuan might resist the puppet Qi army, but Longzhou did not want to The evacuation of Dasan Pass meant that Fu Xuan would also give up Fengxiang Mansion.

Fu Xuan wants to preserve his own strength and is unwilling to fight against the puppet Qi army. This is also normal and fits Fu Xuan's character, but the key is that Fengxiang and Longzhou fall, and Qinzhou will face the attack of the puppet Qi army. Chengji County only has two thousand recruits led by Yang Yuanqing, how could they resist?

All eyes were on Chen Qing.

Chen Qing pondered for a moment and said, "I'm considering retreating two thousand troops and all supplies to Fort Ganquan. Do you have a better plan?"

Yang Zaixing said: "Beizhi fully agrees with the retreat of the army from Chengji County, but I feel that instead of retreating to Ganquan Fort, it is better to temporarily retreat to Beixianren Pass."

Chen Qing shook his head, "Going to Beixianrenguan is equivalent to giving up Qinzhou."

Liu Cui couldn't help but said: "But even if we come to Ganquan Fort, what should we do if we don't have enough food? The control, the [-] puppet Qi troops killed us, we really can't defend Qinzhou, this is not the responsibility of the control."

Chen Qing still shook his head, "I have made up my mind, I have my own way to solve the food problem!"

Yang Zaixing and Liu Cui glanced at each other, and they suddenly thought of the [-] Xixia Army outside the city. Yang Zaixing quickly asked, "The meaning of control is that the [-] Xixia Army outside the city will soon retreat?"

Chen Qing nodded, "Should retreat soon!"

There was a sudden discussion in the big tent.
After everyone left, Zheng Ping said to Chen Qing: "There is no need to hold this kind of discussion in the future. There are some things that people will not understand. You are the coach, so you can make your own decisions!"

Chen Qing smiled and said: "Actually, I have made a decision a long time ago. Today is just to let everyone know my next move. In the end, everyone will understand."

"Why does the government think that the Xixia people will withdraw their troops?" Zheng Ping also asked with a puzzled look on his face.

"The reason is very simple. The Xixia army was eager to take Ganquan Fort before because there were only a hundred golden soldiers in Ganquan Fort. It was an opportunity, but now this opportunity is gone.

But the Xixia army is still outside the city because we are betting that we will not last long, we will run out of food in a month or two, and we will have to withdraw. The premise of this bet is that the main forces of the puppet Qi army and Song army have no changes. Only the Xixia army can spend with us patiently.

Now the situation in the periphery has changed. The puppet Qi army has sent troops to Fenglong and Pingliang Mansion, which has threatened the strategic interests of the Xixia people. Why do they still smash Ganquan Fort?Wouldn't they retreat to advance and temporarily abandon Ganquan Fort, and when there are not many troops in Ganquan Fort in the future, they will fight back? "

"The system is right, and the humble official fully understands."

Chen Qing smiled again and said, "But if you want to show off, I think the Xixia Army will definitely attack Ganquanbao once before withdrawing."

As soon as Chen Qing finished speaking, the fierce sound of war drums came from outside.

"Boom! Boom! Boom!"

Outside the city, [-] Xixia troops began to gather. They carried a small amount of siege weapons and dozens of siege ladders. At that time, Zhang Jun pursued the responsibility of the Huanqing Army and killed Zhao Zhe, the commander-in-chief. Murong Tao led thousands of troops and fled into Xixia in a panic.

Murong Tao was originally from Xixia, brave and decisive, with high martial arts skills, he was favored by Li Ganshun, the son of Xixia, and he was named the commander of the Zhende army, controlling Zhenrong and Deshun, commanding an army of [-].

Murong Tao was ordered to take down Ganquanbao at the right time, and get through the reason for going south to Qinzhou. Xixia is still negotiating with Jin Guo, hoping to give up Ganquanbao.

But at this moment, Murong Tao heard the news that Zhu Shengfei had taken office. He immediately realized that the changes in the Northwest were coming, and Ganquan Fort had to be settled as soon as possible. The army marched westward, preparing to attack Qinzhou along the way.

It's just that they didn't expect Chen Qing to seize Ganquan Castle at the same time. They were a step too late, and the castle was taken away by the Song army.

How could Murong Tao be reconciled? He bet that the Song Army's food and grass would last for less than a month. As long as the siege lasted for a month, the Song Army would definitely run out of food and abandon the city.

Murong Tao's idea is good, but it's a pity that the plan is not as good as changing. The Qi army marched westward and focused on attacking Pingliang Mansion. Seize Pingliang Mansion, so as to open up the main road to Guanzhong.

There are no soldiers guarding Deshun Prefecture, and the Qi army captured Pingliang Mansion, and then seized Deshun Prefecture along the way. How can I explain to the emperor?
Although Ganquan Fort is important, it is far behind Deshun Prefecture and Pingliang Mansion, and their strategic positions are not at the same level.

Murong Tao had already decided to retreat and go back to defend Deshun Prefecture, but before retreating, he wanted to test the defensive capabilities of Ganquan Fort and prepare for his next attack on Ganquan Fort.

The drums sound like thunder, and the five thousand troops have assembled.

Murong Tao looked at the tall Ganquan Fort, and at the densely populated Song Army soldiers on the castle, he secretly sighed in his heart, it was only one step away!

Murong Tao drew out his saber and shouted sharply: "Beat the drum, attack!"

(End of this chapter)