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Chapter 878 Raiding Jiangdong (3)

On the river outside Niudu, more than a hundred boats docked.

They were all in tatters and no one guarded them.

"Unexpectedly, Jiangdong is here, and there are hundreds of ships."

"Is it all unnecessary?"

The generals said.

Xu Ding let the boat approach and took a closer look.

Lu Su said: "These ships belonged to General Sun Jian in the past. After Jianye was lost, the ships were left behind. The Western Merchant Empire liked these, so they must have thrown them away."

"It's such a pity to throw away such a good boat," Gan Ning said.

He bowed his hands towards Xu Ding: "Your Majesty, can you hand over these ships to the last general?"

Xu Ding said: "I will order Xi Zhicai to build more warships. What are these rags used for? What's left is to go to Niudu as soon as possible and kill Jianye, that's the business."

"Yes."

Gan Ning was still reluctant.

He cupped his hands and said, "Your Majesty, although these warships are dilapidated, they cannot be used for war. But there is no problem carrying goods, guns and ammunition. Besides, Your Majesty ordered the general to control the Yangtze River and the Yellow River. There are too few ships, so it is impossible." .These ships can at least be used for liaison, patrol, etc., and it won’t be too late to replace them when there are new warships in the future.”

"Ok."

Xu Ding felt that what Gan Ning said made sense.

He promised Gan Ning to send people to take over those ships.

"You go." Gan Ning arranged for a regiment of troops.

After receiving the boat, drive the boat to the back.

No one noticed that the boats were heavy, floating on the water and sinking a little.

That means something is on board.

What exactly, no one knows.

The boat sailed back a mile or two and was quickly joined in the queue.

Xu Ding also ordered to continue marching towards Niudu.

at this time.

There was a loud explosion sound from behind: "Boom boom boom."

With the sound of the explosion, huge waves rolled up on the surface of the river.

Xu Ding looked back sharply.

I saw an explosion in a large area behind the ship array.

"Is it those boats just now?" Xu Ding asked.

"Seems to be."

Gan Ning looked suspicious, and shouted forward: "Quickly find out what happened behind."

Soon.
A soldier came to report: "Your Majesty, General, there was an explosion in the fleet that just sailed to the rear. We found out that there is a large amount of kerosene stored under the cabin."

"No wonder."

Xu Ding glanced at Gan Ning.

"You should know by now, there is no pie in the sky. The enemy is not stupid, how could he give us hundreds of warships for nothing?"

Gan Ning hurriedly said, "The general will be guilty."

"Don't apologize for now, go to the rear and have a look, don't affect other ships." Xu Ding ordered.

"promise."

Gan Ning cupped his hands and left.

Both Lu Su and Jia Xu wiped off their cold sweat.

"Fortunately, the enemy ship was in the rear, and our luggage was on the right wing, so it was not affected by the explosion. Otherwise... our artillery shells were detonated, and we would all die without a place to bury us."

"so far so good.."

Thinking of this, everyone was afraid for a while.

Gan Ning rushed to the rear and quickly stabilized the situation.

Those enemy ships that exploded all sank into the Yangtze River.

Those that did not explode were also driven away.

The army moved forward for more than a mile, avoiding that area.

"The enemy is getting smarter and knows how to create traps for us."

"When attacking Jiangdong this time, we must pay special attention to not be fooled by the enemy." Xu Ding said.

"Ha ha.."

All the generals laughed.

Think about how easy it was to fight the Western Merchant Empire last year.

They don't even have rifles or artillery, but they can defeat the enemy with swords and horses.

With the in-depth understanding of the two sides, the tactics of the Western Shang Empire have also been greatly adjusted.When facing the Chinese army, he became extremely smooth.

Soon into the bull block.

The whole army landed.

Set up camp east of Niudu.

,

Xu Ding used the satellite monitoring system to investigate the entire Jiangdong.

He found that all the cities, mountains, and dangerous places in Jiangdong had built camps.

He counted them casually, and there were hundreds of them.

But with so many camps, no enemy soldiers were found.

"Strange..." Xu Ding remembered that when he was investigating last night, he hadn't seen the camp yet.In just one day, hundreds of seats were built?
This is too exaggerated.

"What did Your Majesty see?" Jia Xu couldn't help asking when Xu Ding poked his head up to look into the distance.

"It's nothing."

Xu Ding took everyone back to the account, sat down and said: "Let the soldiers of each battalion prepare for the battle. Tomorrow, I will issue an order to attack..."

"Wenhe."

"exist."

Xu Ding asked: "Do you think it's better for us to attack from there?"

Jia Xu said: "I don't know much about Jiangdong's topography. It's Mr. Lu Su who knows more." He cast a look at Lu Su.

It means to let Lu Su speak.

However.
Lu Su didn't have any good plans either.

He cupped his hands and said: "Your Majesty, Jiangdong is a small land with few people, and it is difficult to pay food and wages. The mountains, rivers, and rivers are not particularly dangerous. However, the Western Shang Empire has countless artillery and firearms. They don't care where they are, as long as they stop Come down and dig a few ditches at will, which is a line of defense."

"I am worried that they are already ready to fight."

"Although we have a large number of people, it is difficult to occupy the entire territory of Jiangdong."

Lu Su said a few truths.

In the era of hot weapons, dangerous terrain is no longer needed.

With guns and cannons, a line of defense can be formed.

It is more offensive and defensive than the so-called dangerous land.

"So... where do we attack from?" Xu Ding asked again.

Because Lu Su talked for a long time, but did not give a clear answer.

"This." Lu Su said: "Your Majesty, we should first find out how the enemy is deployed. Only then can we enter the army according to the law. If we move forward rashly, we may fall into the enemy's trap."

"Why so cautious?"

Zhang Liao went out and said: "The last general is willing to lead a brigade, as a vanguard, to take the lead in killing Jianye. Please lead the army as backup. If there is an ambush, your majesty can retreat to Niudu. If there is no ambush, our army will take advantage of the situation to seize Jianye."

"Your Majesty, no. General Zhang is the pillar of our army. If something unexpected happens, the morale of the army may be disturbed." Jia Xu said.

"What Wen He said is reasonable. But...we came across the river to seize Jianye. If we don't attack, how can we make meritorious deeds?"

"Although it's dangerous, I believe you won't be afraid, right?" Xu Ding asked.

"will not!"

Zhong Wenwu replied firmly.

Xu Ding already had a plan in mind.

He smiled and said: "You don't have to worry, I have already thought of a good strategy. At noon tomorrow, you all come to listen to the tune. I have my own strategy to destroy the enemy."

"Oh?"

All civil and military people are all happy.

Jia Xu pouted, since there is a clever plan, why ask them, just say it.

"Let's all go back and prepare for the battle."

Xu Ding waved his hand.

"No." In this meeting, nothing was actually said.

Nothing was decided.

Xu Ding made a final decision and let everyone go back.

But Jia Xu and Lu Su did not leave.

They were very curious about Xu Ding's clever plan.

"Your Majesty, can you tell me something? I'm really curious." Jia Xu said.

"Ha ha.."

Xu Ding sat down, nodded and said, "Okay."

"Actually, I have already sent people to investigate Jiangdong carefully and learned all the layout of the enemy army. I am drawing an accurate map. After I draw it, I can march according to the map."

Lu Su said: "Your Majesty is saying, can you draw a blueprint that outlines how the enemy army will deploy?"

"Yes."

Neither Lu Su nor Jia Xu believed it.

Because it's so hard.

There are more than 80 counties in Jiangdong, with mountains, rivers and rivers, and hundreds of miles away.Even if Xu Ding arranged a large number of secret operations to go to Jiangdong, it was impossible to learn all the enemy's arrangements in just a few days.

"What His Majesty said is true?" Lu Su asked.

"Do you know that you are not joking?"

Xu Ding snorted, "I am the Son of Heaven. Is there any falsehood in what I say?"

Lu Su and Jia Xu looked at each other.

They all knew clearly that most of the time, Xu Ding was unpredictable.

Every decision is unexpected.

Every time a battle plan is formulated, it can defeat the opponent.

Attack Jiangdong this time.

Although what Xu Ding said was outrageous, both Lu Su and Jia Xu were willing to believe it.

The next day, at noon.

The generals will come again.

Xu Ding spent one night drawing a complete map.

This map not only outlines the mountains and rivers, but also all the towns.

Where is the enemy's troops stationed and how many are there.

The direction in which the camp was built, as well as the surrounding environment, were clearly marked.

Such a detailed map, it is hard to believe, was made overnight.

"You have seen it all. This map is the key to our victory. It is also the magic weapon to win."

Xu Ding unfolded the map and hung it behind his back.

Everyone stared dumbfounded.

This map is so detailed.

Owning this map is equivalent to knowing Jiangdong like the palm of your hand.

"According to the map, there are still [-] enemy troops stationed in Jiangdong's counties. They are holding strongholds, using lakes and rivers as barriers, and setting up defense lines. If we want to attack, it will still be very difficult."

Jia Xu looked at the map and said.

"Yes." The map is very clear, and everyone can understand it at a glance.

Can't help but worry.

The Huaxia National Army that entered Jiangdong is known as two group armies, but in fact many troops did not arrive.

Only a little over 9 troops can participate in the war.

As the attacking side, it is definitely not an easy task to face the enemy's [-] elite.

"Ahem..." Xu Ding coughed twice, and said, "Our military strength is more than twice that of the enemy's. Don't you still have the confidence to win?"

"This map, did I draw it for nothing?"

Lu Su said: "Your Majesty has drawn such a detailed map, and our military strength is far superior to that of the enemy. I believe that this battle will definitely be won by us."

"Zijing still has courage." Xu Ding said, "Zijing, would you like to lead the army first?"

"Of course I am willing. It's just..."

Lu Su hesitated.

Xu Ding frowned and said, "Why, even you are afraid?"

Lu Su said: "I want to say that General Wen Yuan asked to fight before. If I lead the army first, how can General Wen Yuan be willing?"

Zhang Liao came out and said, "Mr. Zijing, why did you say that? The general has never had such an idea."

"Oh? Could it be that General Wen Yuan doesn't want to be a pioneer?"

"think."

Zhang Liao replied: "The general dreams of being a pioneer. However, last night, the general thought about it carefully. In my Huaxia country, only Zijing is the most suitable to be a pioneer."

As soon as these words came out, everyone froze for a moment.

Why is Lu Su the best candidate?

I didn't understand at first.

But it didn't take long for everyone to react.

Lu Su was Sun Jian's adviser in the past, and also served as Zhou Yu's deputy Dudu. He knew the terrain of Jiangdong like the palm of his hand.No one but him can lead the army through the enemy's defenses.

Now with the Xu Ding map, coupled with Lu Su's understanding of Jiangdong's terrain, the chances of winning can be increased a lot.

"General Wen Yuan, I really admire you for being able to put the overall situation first." Lu Su cupped his hands.

"You're welcome, sir."

Zhang Liao returned a salute.

In fact, he was still very unwilling.

I want to lead a journey alone and go to Jianye.

Xu Ding smiled and said, "Wen Yuan doesn't need to be impatient, you will fight the battle."

"In order to capture Jianye faster, we have to go to Jianye who are familiar with it. Lu Zijing has lived in Jiangdong for many years, and he knows the terrain and the people of Jiangdong very well. He can avoid many dangers by leading the army."

"Zi Jing."

"The minister is here."

"You will lead a brigade there, okay?"

Lu Su cupped his hands and said, "I obey."

"The rest of the troops follow up with me." Xu Ding pointed to the map and said, "From Niudu to Jianye, it's more than three hundred miles. We will fight every step of the way. We don't seek quick victories, we only seek victory in a hundred battles."

"promise."

Jia Xu said suddenly: "I am a little worried now, I don't know how the battle in Fengxiao is going. He only has one division, but he has to face four or five divisions of the enemy. The pressure is too great."

Lu Su also said: "Besides, the enemy is in the Jingzhou area and has [-] troops. They can send more troops to Nanchang at any time. If we don't send more troops, it will be too difficult for Mr. Feng Xiao."

Xu Ding said: "I don't know what you said. But, I really can't send troops now."

"If the troops are divided, it will affect the war here in Jianye."

We discussed for a while.

Xu Ding finally made a decision not to reinforce Guo Jia for the time being.

All the troops outside Niudu City went straight to Jianye.

Try to take the capital of Jiangdong within five days.

Of course, this is a tough thing to do.

But Xu Ding and many civil and military officials will not back down.

Because everyone understands a truth.

If we don't drive away the Western Merchant Empire now, there will be wars in the Central Plains in the future.

The future situation will be more dangerous than today's situation.

I would rather risk everything to capture Jiangdong and seal the exit of the Western Merchant Empire than to wait for that day.

this day.

Lu Su led a brigade under his command and went one step ahead.

Fifteen miles apart.

Xu Ding led the army to follow.

One hundred thousand troops, mighty and mighty, went to Jianye.

"Your Majesty, I'm a little worried." Jia Xu said suddenly when he was walking halfway.

"worry about what?"

Jia Xu said: "I am worried about Niudu City. After we enter Jiangdong, Niutu will become the rear. If we are captured by the enemy, we will be alone. What I mean is, can we send a division back to garrison Niutu ?”

"no!"

Xu must need troops most now.

Let alone a division, even a brigade cannot be easily transferred.

(End of this chapter)