Dragon map of the Three Kingdoms

Chapter 1672 Battle of Shangdang One
With the mobilization of soldiers and horses, time is also quietly passing, and it has entered July.

July is hot and rainy.

It is also the rainy season.

Sometimes the hot air from the sun can suffocate people, but sometimes it rains continuously for several days, flooding the surroundings.

July and August were originally when God was in a bad mood at the end.

This also increased the difficulty of marching.

In mid-July, Mu Jingcai led his army into Hanoi.

Mu Jing personally led the army to station in Chaoge City, with Chaoge City as the frontline headquarters, leading the battlefields in several directions including Hedong, Hanoi, Shangdang, and Weijun.

The entire northern battlefield is already shrouded in suspicion of war.

The news that came back first was from Hedong.

"Your Majesty, the Second Sun and Moon Army has blocked Zhang Fei in the northeastern part of the river and is dealing with him!" The scout sent a message hundreds of miles away, and reported.

"Continue to explore, report any news as soon as possible!"

The military camp was set up outside the city, did not enter Chaoge City, and the tents were relatively simple. Mu Jing stood in front of the map on the screen, looked at the map, listened to the report, and responded.

"promise!"

The scouts left.

"Do you all think that our Second Army can stop Zhang Fei?" Mu Jing turned his head, looked at the generals in the staff department, and also looked at the chief generals of each department, and asked solemnly.

"Your Majesty, we should be able to!"

Xi Zhicai clasped his hands and said, "The Second Army may not be the strongest, but although Zhang Fei's offensive is fierce, he has no geographical advantage. It is basically impossible for them to occupy the east of the river. We have to consider the situation of being attacked from the front and rear, so they may not dare to go south, as long as the Second Sun and Moon Army does not fight with them, it will not be a big problem to delay them!"

"I also hope to hold Zhang Fei back!"

Mu Jing squinted his eyes, stared at the map, and said: "This battle, which determines the outcome, is no longer in Hedong, but Hedong can affect the occupation. Once Zhang Fei is killed and Luoyang is threatened, we will still have Trouble!"

Hedong is close to Henan, entered Henan, and directly approached Luoyang, then Luoyang would be threatened. Once Luoyang was threatened, the front line would be forced to send reinforcements back.

In this way, the battle situation on the front line will quickly have an impact.

"Your Majesty, can you reinforce a troop?"

Huang Shao of Zhaoming's First Army was born as a military advisor, and he is better at strategy. At this moment, he proposed: "Undecided Hedong is equal to stabilizing the battle situation in Luoyang. This will have a great impact on our battle situation. The main force will slow down another army Ma, ensuring the battle in Hedong is the key!"

"No!"

Chen Gong objected, he cupped his hands and said: "General Huang, at this moment, the battle in Hedong is mainly a delay, and the main battle is the most important. Now General Zhang Wenyuan has taken away the main elite, if Hanoi's troops are released again Part of it, then for us, we may not be able to stabilize the entire northern front!"

The biggest weakness of the Ming army is still too few troops. The strategy of elite soldiers has made the fighting power of the Ming army stronger, allowing the greatest resources to cultivate the most powerful soldiers.

But it will also make the Ming army lack of soldiers and horses in the layout of the battle situation, which is not enough to cover the entire battle situation.

"Hedong is dangerous, but it's not an important place. I still believe in the Second Army!" Mu Jing thought for a while, agreed with Chen Gong's idea, and said to Huang Shao: "General Huang, let's focus on the present!"

"Yes!"

Huang Shao nodded.

"Is there any news about Zhang Wenyuan?" Mu Jing asked.

"Report to Your Majesty, General Zhang Wenyuan has just sent back some news through Jingwu Division!" Tan Zong stood up, cupped his hands and said, "They have already entered Hanoi and are discussing how to fight. Now the deployment of troops in Hanoi has become clearer!"

"Who is the chief general?" Mu Jing asked gloomyly.

"Ju Yi!"

Tan Zong said: "This is a general from Hebei Province, and he is also a powerful general in this world. He has fought with our Ming army countless times. He not only has countless experience on the battlefield, but also has a deep understanding of our Ming army. The strength of his troops is currently I still don't know, but at least [-] or more!"

"If it's just this little force, it won't be able to stop Wen Yuan!"

Mujing said confidently.

Zhang Wenyuan's ability is far higher than that of any general, including Lu Bu. On the battlefield, Lu Bu relies on his personality and instinct. However, his ability in command is limited.

The same is true for Ju Yi, he has invincible courage and the power to cross the battlefield, but compared with Zhang Wenyuan's formation on the battlefield, there is still a gap.

It is not difficult for Zhang Wenyuan to break through his defense.

"There is one more thing!" Tan Zong continued: "Your Majesty, now General Guan Yu of the Yan Army has led the main force and approached Hanoi. It will not be far from our Chaoge!"

"Guan Yu?"

Mu Jing narrowed his eyes: "This is a difficult opponent!"

Guan Erye has a great reputation in history and his loyalty is overwhelming, but this cannot conceal his ability on the battlefield. Even if he was defeated in Maicheng and Jingzhou in history, it still cannot conceal his bravery and combat achievements.

This is a terrible general, and he is very determined.

"The end will fight!"

Huang Shao cupped his hands and said, "Zhaoming First Army is willing to go north to fight against the enemy!"

"Not in a hurry!"

Mu Jing squeezed his hands and said: "Guan Yu is approaching Hanoi, he needs Shangdang as a support, I have to wait a while, after Zhang Liao takes down Shangdang, I will lead the army myself, and have a good fight with him, I really want to I know, can he, Guan Yunchang, hold back the advance of our Ming army!"

Shangdang is the key to this battle. It is still unknown whether Ju Yi can stop Zhang Liao's attack.

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Shangdang County.

Sheep's Head Mountain.

It is less than a hundred miles away from the eldest son city of Shangdang County.

The Ming army conquered the three cities in succession without a sound, rushed to camp on Yangtou Mountain, and directed their troops directly at the eldest son city, where the main force of the Yan army was stationed.

Conquering the eldest son is equivalent to conquering Shangdang County.

The army camped and rested.

Zhang Liao invited all the generals to discuss the attack strategy.

This time Zhang Liao led the main force of the three armies to go northward, with a strength of nearly [-] troops. The soldiers came all the way, with strict discipline and consistent orders, which is why they went northward at such a speed.

To control a troop is mainly to control the general.

This time he led the army northward mainly to conquer Shangdang. First of all, he had to understand the abilities of the generals under his command, so that it would be convenient for him to command like an arm.

Lei Hu, the commander of the First Sun and Moon Army, Pang De, the commander of the Second Zhaoming Army, and Min Wu, the commander of the Third Zhaoming Army.

For the three generals under his command, Zhang Liao already had a thorough understanding.

The three main generals are all titans of the world.

However, in terms of talent, Pound is better. Pound is good at controlling the battlefield, commanding the army, and charging into battle. But in terms of strategy, Min Wu is deeper.

As the king of Xiqiang, Min Wu has been in the Ming court for many years, and he is loyal to Ming, but at least he has never made any rebellious actions, and he is deeply trusted by Mujing.

However, his city is indeed very deep, and this is also reflected in combat. Although he is good at attacking in a fierce style, it is only because the third army is basically formed in the style of warriors from the Western Qiang tribes. As far as his own style is concerned, it is his nature to make decisions before acting, and to be exhaustive.

As for Lei Hu, he is really fierce, he is a single-minded general, as long as it is a task, he will complete it meticulously, even if he dies in battle, he will not back down in the slightest.

Such a titan doesn't need to think much, just entrust him with the most difficult and dangerous tasks.

"The scouts have just reported that the eldest son city has at least [-] soldiers and horses, and this Shangdang county city must have a high wall and a thick wall. It will not be easy for us to break through!"

Zhang Liao pointed to the map of the march, facing the topographic map of the eldest son city, and said: "We went all the way north and conquered three cities in a row. I know, so what we have to face next must be a tough battle!"

He added: "And we don't have much time. The time we have at most is only one month. Within one month, conquer Shangdang!"

The Ming army did not have so much time wasted, not because they could not afford to consume food and grass, but because they could not afford to consume the war situation. If the Yan army could not be defeated as soon as possible, and when the Wei army and Wu army could not hold back, and Qi Qi went north, then the situation they would face would be as severe as ever. It will be even more difficult.

"One month, conquer Shangdang?"

The pupils of the three main generals were a little condensed.

At this time, it is easy to make peace if you want to capture Shangdang. When Shangdang cannot be defeated, they will be placed in the middle instead, and it will be over.

On the battlefield, there is no absolute victory. Even if his troops are stronger and their combat power is stronger, he dare not say that he is [-]% confident that he can break through Shangdang.

"No confidence?"

Zhang Liao's eyes swept over, and he looked at the three generals with a cold light, and said: "If we don't have this confidence, then we don't need to attack, let's go home!"

"Confidence, I don't have it!"

The three main generals cheered up for a while, and said hastily: "The eldest son city, in one month, no matter how many sacrifices, we must take it!"

What they were worried about at first was the casualties. If they wanted to take the eldest son city under the control of casualties, it would be a bit difficult.

But if the Ming army wants to conquer the eldest son city regardless of casualties, they still have some ways.

"A certain family knows that you are worried about casualties, but casualties are inevitable!" Zhang Liao gave them a vaccination first, and he couldn't shrink back and be cowardly because he was worried about casualties.

The battlefield is a place where the brave wins. If you don't have enough courage, no matter how strong your troops are, your weapons are sharp, and your armor is good, you will be defeated in the end.

"Yes!" The three main generals were in a low mood, but they were all fierce generals killed on the battlefield, and they would not let their emotions affect the morale of the army.

"Don't worry too much!" Zhang Liao smiled, eased the tense atmosphere, and said, "As long as we deploy properly, we may not suffer heavy casualties!"

He began to point to the marching map, and said: "Now we are here on Yangtou Mountain, not far from the eldest son. If the Yan army gets the news, they will definitely send scouts to inquire about our news. At this time, we must show our momentum Only by crushing their fighting spirit can we exchange for the greatest victory with the least casualties!"

"The general means that we raise the flag!"

Their northward travel was mainly in secret, and sometimes they even marched separately, so they went deep into the Shangdang without life or death, otherwise they would have been discovered long ago.

The battle flag has not been set up for a long time, just because they are afraid of being exposed.

"Not only to plant flags, but also to beat drums!"

Zhang Liao said decisively: "I want to tell everyone that our Ming army has come in. No matter whether it is the generals of the Yan army or ordinary people, they must know it!"

Lei Hu and the others looked at each other, but thought that Zhang Liao's doing this was the best way, if he couldn't hide it, he should be more upright and more imposing.

"And starting tomorrow, start a tentative attack!"

Zhang Liao said, "Thunder Tiger!"

"exist!"

"Tomorrow, you will personally lead the army and advance into the city of the eldest son. When you arrive at the city, don't rest and attack immediately. The method of attack is a feint attack. As long as the attack is in place and can affect the morale of the army in the city, you can withdraw your troops and return. Don't stay any longer. Give them any chance!"

Zhang Liao said in a low voice.

He has already calculated the battle situation in his mind for countless times, but when proceeding, he still has to be careful, and he does not dare to mess around without being tested.

"promise!"

Leihu surrendered and took the lead.

"Pound!"

"exist!"

"You lead the main force of a battalion of cavalry to cover Leihu!" Zhang Liao narrowed his eyes and said, "Although the Yan army may not dare to pursue, but we must guard against it. Once Leihu withdraws, you will immediately cut off the rear!"

"promise!"

Pound took the lead.

At this moment, Min Wu opened his mouth, and he cupped his hands and asked Zhang Liao, saying, "General, if you attack the city gate by force, you will have to pay a price. Wouldn't it be better to attack at night?"

"Night attack is good, but it's hard to be effective!"

Zhang Liao shook his head: "The main general of the Yan army is named Ju Yi, and this general, Ju Yi, has fought against him. He has a good grasp of the battle situation, basically there are not many loopholes, and what we have to do is to let him go first. He exposed the loophole!"

"There is a way!"

Min Wu said.

"Say!"

"Cross the eldest son city and cut off their retreat!"

"Is it effective?" Zhang Liao narrowed his eyes.

"It doesn't matter whether it works or not, as long as they believe it!" Min Wu smiled, and he said in a low voice: "We Qiang people are very afraid that a wolf will suddenly appear behind us, making people hard to guard against. It can be used on the battlefield, as long as they believe that we have bypassed their enemy's rear, they will disperse their defensive energy, and when we want to attack, it may be easier!"

"good idea!"

Zhang Liao had to admit that Min Wu was more thoughtful. He thought for a while and said, "Then you should also lead the main force of the battalion. After detouring through the eldest son city, attack its cities and towns. You must make a fuss!"

"promise!"

Min Wu took the order.

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At this time, Ju Yi, the general of the Yan army stationed at the eldest son, also received the report from the scouts, and he looked at this fact in disbelief.

"How could this be?"

Ju Yi was shocked. He thought he was just sitting in Shangdang and assisting Guan Yu, but he didn't expect that Shangdang had become the main battlefield.

He immediately sent someone back for a summons.

But it's hard to say before it's too late.

(End of this chapter)