Jiuxi

Chapter 512 Chapter 510 [Don’t let men beheaded]

The Northern Expedition two years ago brought Dingzhou back under the rule of Da Qi, and also increased Jingzhou's actual control territory in Jiangbei.

This kind of thing has both advantages and disadvantages. The advantages naturally need no elaboration. The expansion of territory has always been the most important contribution of soldiers. The disadvantages are also obvious. For the current Jingzhou Governor's Mansion, the too long border will make the deployment of troops seem stretched.

Li Tianrun's response strategy was to divide the entire defense line into three sections, using important towns and passes that were easy to defend and difficult to attack as the hub. He did not pursue an all-round approach without any omissions, but only built a clear-cut and three-dimensional defense posture.

The western line is centered on Xilengguan and Gaotang City, the middle line is centered on Qinghe County, and the eastern line is Shiquan, Xunyang and Ju County, which are three pillars that rely on each other.

The military city of Cuiting is located at the northernmost point of the Eastern Front, controlling the only way for the Northerners to go south.

It was mid-January, and the breath of early spring was lingering on the earth. The soldiers in Cuiting City were basking in the warm sun. Except for the sentry posts that could not be left for a moment, the rest were chatting in groups.

"I really envy those guys from the Guangji Army. Although they didn't participate in the Xifengyuan War, they were still able to get the task of attacking Yongqiu City."

"Are you envious? Yongqiu City is so high. I'm afraid not many of the first batch of people who rush up will survive."

"You are stupid and you still don't admit it. Do you know the weight of the word "first to ascend"? Since joining the army means keeping your head in your belt, instead of dying in confusion on the battlefield, it is better to rush forward. If you can win the first to ascend, That’s called Guangzong Yaozu.”

There was nothing wrong with Li Tianrun's strategy. Focused defense was obviously better than having loopholes everywhere, but there was also a problem. Jingjun's cavalry could use their high mobility to bypass these important towns and raid the interior of Jingzhou.

In the early stages of the war, Jing's army did exactly this. Several cavalry groups broke into the south and tried to provoke the Jingzhou army to pursue and intercept them. In the end, Li Bingxue led the Feiyu army to drive them out.

Everyone agreed loudly, and one of them smiled flatteringly and said: "Captain, if there are cavalry from the north going around from our place to the south this time, can we go out of the city to pursue them?"

"You're a tough guy, can you run with two legs than someone with four?"

"Captain, something is wrong!"

"With your thin arms and thin legs, you still want to climb up first. Why are you dreaming in broad daylight?"

If Jing Jun repeats his old tricks now, he will have to compete with the strategic determination of the coaches of both sides to see whether Li Tianrun is more concerned about the safety of the rear, or whether Qing Yugong cannot accept the fall of Yongqiu City.

The cry of a soldier woke Cui Anguo out of his thoughts.

"Okay, stop pretending in front of me."

Cui Anguo cursed angrily, and everyone laughed again.

Cui Anguo knew the temperament of these guys well, but he still reminded: "Although there may not be a war here, don't be too relaxed, otherwise you will inevitably panic when something happens."

"Yes!"

The scout climbed onto the city wall and shouted urgently and nervously.

A burst of cheerful laughter rang out. A soldier subconsciously turned around and looked back. He jumped up as if struck by lightning and solemnly said: "Captain!"

He quickly walked to the edge of the city wall and looked north, only to see five or six horses galloping towards Cuiting like lightning.

The captain next to him took the order and left. Cui Anguo continued to look to the north. The Cuiwei Road was deserted and silent.

Others immediately stood up and stood in awe, saying in unison: "Captain!"

The person who came was Cui Anguo, the captain of the Yingze Army who commanded the three thousand defenders in the city. He and Huangfu Yu, the commander of the Yingze Army, were both generals led by Li Tianrun. Both of them had also served under Li Tianrun. Stayed in the personal guard camp.

Cui Anguo recognized at a glance that it was the ranger scout he sent out, and immediately shouted: "Open the city gate and let them in!"

The soldiers smiled honestly.

"Captain, a Jing army is rapidly attacking Cuiting. There are about one or two thousand light cavalry and countless infantry!"

Cui Anguo looked calm and said loudly: "Blow the drums and give the order, the whole army is facing the enemy!"

The majestic drums sounded, and all the soldiers in Cuiting City were stunned for a moment and immediately rushed to the area they were responsible for defending as quickly as possible. The ordnance officer also summoned the civilians to prepare to carry the defense equipment. Although it was a little hasty at first, it became very orderly in a short period of time, and everyone knew what they should do. From this, it can be seen that Cui Anguo's ability in training troops is good, and he is worthy of Huangfu Yu placing him here in Cuiting. trust in a key position.

Jingjun's vanguard arrived very quickly. The two thousand light cavalry were divided into two halves and quickly circled around Cuiting from the east and west directions to prevent the defenders from leaving the city to ask for help or harassing Jingjun's infantry formation.

When the main infantry of Jing's army came to the north of Cuiting carrying siege equipment, they launched a strong attack without any hesitation or delay.

Cuiting is not only the bridgehead for the Jingzhou Army going north, but also the first line of defense to control the enemies from the north moving south. Huangfu Yu, the commander of the Yingze Army, was deeply influenced by Li Tianrun. Although he has a rough personality, he is very sophisticated in his work. Naturally, he has already considered the enemy. A military raid led to the possibility of Cuiting becoming an isolated city.

Therefore, when the Jingjun cavalry was besieging the city, Cui Anguo did not risk anyone to force out of the city to ask for help. Instead, he calmly lit a beacon at the highest point in the city.

As thick smoke rose straight into the sky, beacon fires were lit simultaneously at two observation towers more than ten miles away in the south. It was believed that this urgent military information would be conveyed to Huangfu Yu in Xunyang City as quickly as possible.

Jingjun's infantry noticed that the beacon was lit, and the leading general Shu Buli waved his hand, and another three thousand infantry rushed towards Cuiting. Together with the first wave of three thousand comrades who launched the offensive, they attacked Cuiting from three directions. city ​​wall.

In the past few months, the Jingzhou Army had never had a head-on confrontation with the main force of the Jing Army, and they did not expect that the Jing Army was so lifeless that the city defense was in danger for a while.

If the soldiers of Dingzhou Feiyun Army were here, they would definitely be able to tell at a glance that Jingjun's offensive was exactly the same as the battle at Jiuquzhai on Dingfeng Road.

Jing Jun took the lead with his elite main force, launching an attack with force and domineering regardless of losses, just to break through the city defenses in the shortest time.

The defenders were accustomed to the weakness of the Yan army, so when they suddenly encountered such an intensity of offensive, they would naturally be overwhelmed. Even if they had a condescending advantage in defending the city, they were forced to retreat step by step by the desperate Jinglian people.

Cui Anguo was still arranging troops to help defend various places at first, but soon he had no remaining command and led his own soldiers to fill the defense line.

Blood burst out on the city walls, and the roar was like a wolf howling.

In less than an hour, Jingjun launched four rounds of offensive with almost no stagnation. There was no doubt that they were going to break through Cuiting before reinforcements from the south of Jingzhou Army arrived. On the city wall, the officers and soldiers of the Jingzhou Army were all stained with blood, and their faces were mixed with sweat and blood. However, before they could breathe for a moment, the melodious sound of trumpets sounded again from the city, and countless Jingzhou Army infantry came up like a tide, along the ladder. Walking as fast as flying, ferocious expressions appeared in the eyes of the defenders.

Cui Anguo raised his hand to wipe the sweat, clenched the spear in his hand, gritted his teeth and said: "Send the order, people are in the city!"

"People are in the city!"

"People are in the city!"

"People are in the city!"

Voices of grief, anger or generosity sounded on the city wall. As Jingjun's infantry rushed up again, the sky above the small Cuiting City echoed and shouted, gradually converging into a solemn and solemn feeling of looking back at death.

Jingjun's infantry remained unmoved. Under the strict orders, they climbed onto the city wall like ants all over the mountains and plains.

At this moment, a thunderous sound penetrated the air and came from the west.

This muffled thunder even briefly suppressed the hustle and bustle in the city. Even if it was just for a moment, it was enough for the defenders to notice.

Cui Anguo stabbed a fierce Jinglian infantry with his spear, turned his head and looked to the west, his eyes suddenly lit up.

On the vast land in the southwest, an elite cavalry team brought up the billowing dust. Bathed in the bright sunshine of early spring, they neatly mobilized their mounts, like a flowing city wall. When the defense of Cuiting City was in danger, Quickly attack towards the north.

At the forefront of the cavalry, a strong female general held a horse spear and said loudly: "Senior of the Feiyu Army!"

"exist!"

The neat echoes from front to back converge into a strong sound that shakes the earth.

"Follow me to kill the enemy!"

Li Bingxue stared at the north of Cuiting City, and the loud voice reached everyone's ears.

She was answered by the roars that erupted from the chests of the cavalry.

"kill!"

Six thousand tall horses flew across the clouds, and six thousand spears pointed far to the north.

The two thousand Jingjun cavalry outside Cuiting City wanted to harass them from the side, but the Feiyu cavalry ignored them at all. Under the leadership of Li Bingxue, they firmly targeted the central general's banner of Jingjun's infantry outside the city. above.

At this time, more than 10,000 infantrymen of the Jing army were attacking Cuiting City, but the two thousand Qingqi did not dare to block the Feiyu army, which was several times their size, and watched helplessly as they rushed towards the central army where the main general Shu Bulie was.

There were only 3,000 reserve troops around Shu Bulie at the moment. He looked coldly at the Jingzhou cavalry that was rushing from the side, and then glanced at the infantry who had climbed up the city wall and were fighting for every inch of space. It was hard for a moment. Trade-offs.

If the cavalry had arrived half an hour later, he would have had absolute confidence in capturing Cuiting. However, if he did not withdraw his troops now, once the weak Chinese army was defeated by the Jingzhou cavalry——

In this short period of time, Li Bingxue had already led the cavalry to the front of Jingjun's formation.

Perhaps she is not as good at strategic planning as Lu Chen, who is of a similar age, but her ability to capture the battlefield situation is as good as any of the brave generals in the world.

On the way to Cuiting City, she realized that it was impossible to enter the city to assist in the defense, and it would be even more foolish to give up the charge advantage of the cavalry. At this critical moment, if she wanted to rescue the siege of Cuiting, she must attack the opponent's central army!

The horse under his crotch soared into the sky and jumped directly into the front of Jingjun's position. Li Bingxue's horse went straight forward.

A prairie fire broke out suddenly.

Ma Shan's sharp iron blade pierced the wooden shield in front of a Jingjun infantry, and then penetrated his chest.

Li Bingxue continued to charge forward, holding the horse with both hands, and actually picked up the Jing Jun and threw him and the wooden shield forward!
"kill!"

She uttered a word through her teeth, and her cold eyes locked on the Jingjun general under the general flag in the distance.

The officers and soldiers of the Feiyu Army were infected by her feat, and quickly broke through the frontline position of the Jing Army infantry with their superior strength, and then charged forward without hesitation!

Shu Bu Lie couldn't help but turn pale when he saw this, gritted his teeth and said: "Ming Jin!"

A sharp golden sound sounded in the Chinese army formation. Two thousand Jingjun Qingqi, who had been left behind by the Feiyu Army, caught up to support them. The Jingjun infantry on three sides of Cuiting City, after receiving the order, under the leadership of their respective generals, Next, return to support the Chinese army as quickly as possible.

Li Bingxue glanced at Shu Bulie from a distance, as if regretting that the other party was so decisive and did not give her a chance to kill the general and capture the flag.

She led the Feiyu Army cavalry past from the side, and then quickly left the Jing Army's main formation, making the opponent's encirclement intention come to nothing.

A fierce battle came and went quickly. After the failure of the strong attack, Jingjun immediately chose to retreat north, because the beacon fire in Cuiting City had been lit, and Jingzhou reinforcements from the south must be on their way.

Shu Bu Lie had been on the battlefield for a long time, so he did not panic. He let two thousand light cavalry and three thousand elites back up to cover. If the Feiyu Army rashly pursued, he could calmly counterattack.

However, Li Bingxue is obviously not that naive. Her mission is to help defend Cuiting, and Jingjun has not caused chaos, so it is obviously inappropriate to pursue blindly.

The most important thing is that Jingjun's sudden attack on Cuiting failed. This is the greatest victory.

Under the scorching sun, Li Bingxue rode his horse and held a spear, with the cheers of the Cuiting garrison behind him.

Straight up to the sky.

(End of this chapter)