Song Dynasty

Chapter 283 How Can I Let It Go
The weather finally got cold, especially near the Yuanjiang River, where the humidity was heavy.Usually every day at dawn, there will be fog in the field, and it will not dissipate until the afternoon.

The cold fog condensed on the sound of the armor, and the cold air permeated into the bones, making people shiver uncontrollably.

This is even more so today, as the fog permeated the whole day and into the evening.

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The so-called war is nothing more than the projection of military power.The purpose is to occupy the enemy's ruled area and destroy the opponent's ruling institution.

Regardless of ancient or modern times, once a battle involving tens of thousands of people is launched, the daily consumption of materials is an astronomical sum.In wartime, all the young and strong in the battle zone must be conquered to supplement the logistics and supply troops. No one works in the fields, and everything that the army passes by will be crushed to powder.

Therefore, when the commanders-in-chief of the enemy and our armies are confronting each other, they try to solve their opponents in the shortest time and minimize the damage to the economy.Once the two armies start to confront each other, even if the winning side occupies the enemy's territory, since the place has been turned into ruins, it is meaningless even if it is taken.In this way, you can only leave it alone.

Therefore, under the long-term war, there is no winner.

Take the First World War in later generations as an example. Due to the emergence of advanced weapons such as machine guns and artillery, the casualties of the war were extremely high.And because there were no high-speed means of transportation such as cars at that time, troops marched and had to rely on mules and horses for transportation, which did not match modern weapons.On the one hand, to win on the battlefield, advance a few miles.On the one hand, it is easy to rely on fierce firepower projection to stabilize the position.In this way, everyone can only adopt the tactics of fighting consumption like trenches.

For example, in the Battle of the Marne, the Allies alone suffered 6 casualties in one day.Modern warfare has shown its ferocious face, and human life is as worthless as worthless on this battlefield.

The casualties were too heavy, which has exceeded the endurance of the soldiers.At this time, the soldiers of various countries discovered to their astonishment that the so-called countries and nations were actually just the countries and nations of the nobles and lords, and had nothing to do with everyone.

As a result, the soldiers on both sides turned their guns at the same time, tilting the flames of war on the king and nobles.For a time, countless crowns fell throughout Europe, and class countries like the Soviet Union appeared in history in a strange appearance that had never appeared before.

Wang Shen is naturally clear about this period of history, and he also knows what mobility means to an army.Since Sizhou became an army, he has formed cavalry here.Even an elite infantry fighter like Beiwei was equipped with a large number of military horses, and initially implemented mules and horses, which was already very remarkable in the army of the Southern Song Dynasty.

Among the military towns in the Southern Song Dynasty, only Wang Shen had this economic strength.

Beiwei and Chen Lanruo's cavalry were combined into one, and they moved extremely fast.Of course, during the rapid march, the troops did not relax their vigilance. They were all veterans of the war, and they did a good job in sentry and security.

Along the way, the two armies continued to be harassed by small groups of Manichean troops.

Within two days, Wang Shen's army had left the Dingzhou water net, and the open field was just suitable for cavalry operations.Although the mandarin duck formation is exquisite, it is no longer useful.

The Beiwei and Chen Lanruo cavalry troops usually make a surprise attack and completely defeat the enemy.

They also did not entangle the Manichaeists too much, did not pursue them, and continued to march at an accelerated speed.

During the period, the cavalrymen also arrested many believers. In the first trial, they were all transferred to Lianyuan Village, Taoyuan County to gather.

So many enemies are heading for the same goal, so it seems that Zhong Xiang is going there.

Wang Shen was very excited and told everyone to grit their teeth and persevere.We must rush to Lianyunzhai before the enemy's rout brings back the news of the Sizhou army's departure, in case Zhong Xiang escapes again.

Troops usually set out before dawn and set up camp after dark.

Ordinarily, for such a large army to move, every day it would build a thick camp and advance slowly to prevent it from being attacked by the enemy.In this way, it is not bad to be able to walk twenty miles a day.However, Wang Shen's cavalry controlled the entire battlefield, and the scouts spread far away. If there was any trouble within a radius of twenty or thirty miles, it would be heard in his ears immediately.What's more, the Beiwei army is well equipped, and they all bring tents. When they go to the field, they only need to put up one tent, and everyone can get in and sleep soundly.

It has to be said that Chen Lanruo's cavalry really helped Wang Shen a lot. With this high-speed mobile force, the battlefield is one-way transparent for him.

However, I had so many misunderstandings and festivals with her.Based on what Wang Shen knew about Chen Lanruo, he knew that this woman had a strong personality, a hot temper, and strong self-esteem.When she was in Huaixi, she mustered up the courage to reveal her thoughts.

As for me, I turned my head away regardless.

"Presumably, she already hates me to the bone..." Wang Shen sighed inwardly.

In fact, from Dingzhou to now, he and Chen Lanruo have only met twice in total.When the two met, they just exchanged a few words on a business-like basis.

On weekdays, even if Wang Shen wanted to go to Chen Lanruo to explain the misunderstanding between the two, Chen Lanruo would avoid seeing him.

In his heart, Wang Shen still had feelings for this handsome and bright woman, and even had an idea to recruit her to serve under his command.

As the commander-in-chief of a town, Wang Shen now considers the pros and cons of pros and cons in everything he does, and is never troubled by personal emotions.He came to Hunan this time not only to cut off Mo Nijiao's confidant trouble, but also got Du Chong's secret order to suppress Li Cheng.

Yes, Li Cheng has a good relationship with him, and he is also a hero.But so what, one mountain cannot accommodate two tigers.If I don't suppress Li Cheng, Li Cheng will plot against me, Wang Shen.No way, this is the rule of the game in this era.Anyone who does not abide by this rule will die, and even if he dies, his relatives, friends and subordinates will be implicated.

If he could reconcile with Chen Lanruo and take this cavalry army by the way, it would be considered as beheading Li Cheng's arm.In the future, on the battlefield, Li Cheng, who has no cavalry, is no match for our Sizhou army at all.

Wang Shen was calculating in his heart, but there was a hint of shame in his heart.

He looked at the water in the wooden basin, and there was a sinister face inside: "Wolf watching eagle Gu... Is this still Wang Shen from back then?"I've changed, yes, everything has changed.

"Military envoy, march in a hurry for a day, you should wipe your face first, and rest early!" Yan Yuemeng reached into the water to pick up the towel inside, wrung it dry and handed it over.

In the water, that face was broken.

Wang Shen took it and wiped his face, then handed the towel back to Yan Yuemeng: "Yan Xuanzan, how far is it from here to Lianyun Village?"

Yan said to Meng: "I will enter the mountain tomorrow. No matter how slow I go, it will not take two days."

Seeing that Wang Shen was still worried, he comforted him: "You can rest assured, the army. The cavalry of Chen Lanruo's army will set off tomorrow morning and occupy the mountain passes leading to Lianyunzhai. Even if Zhong Yaotou finds out, he Surrounded in the mountains, it's also hard to fly. At this moment, General Chen is getting ready, don't you worry about her?"

Don't worry, how can you be worried? After all, they are all elites from the left-behind division in Tokyo. They have traveled from Shaanxi to Henan, Shanxi, to Huaixi, and now to Hunan. They have traveled all over half of China. How could there be any mistakes.

Although Chen Lanruo ignored Wang Shen, but Wang Shen took a peek and found that this heroine is a very capable person, and she can bear trouble and endure hardships.During the march, she had to scout out the enemy's situation and go into battle to kill the enemy.During the break, scouts had to be set up to watch out, and they refused to be idle for a moment.

Up to now, he is already covered in dust, and his speech is sonorous and powerful.With a set of armor on, he really looks like a strong man.

There is no distinction between men and women in the army, and the soldiers of the cavalry army never treat their commander as a woman.When they met each other, they would say one by one: "General Chen", "Commander" and even "Boss" shouted, with admiration all over their faces.

Yes, she has hard lines all over her body, but she can't see a trace of femininity.

However, Wang Shen can still remember the giggling girl in Huaixi, with a white horse like a dragon in the sun, and a heroic girl.

It's so beautiful!

Thinking of me, Wang Shen, I am also a person who has experienced flowers for a long time in modern society and is used to looking at the wind and the moon, but how could I be so moved by this neutral beauty?

That day in Huaixi, if I had promised her to stay, what would happen now?
Maybe I have a baby, and getting a wife like this is also a great joy in life. I think I should be happy with her, right?

Wang Shen, Wang Shen, do you regret it?
Am I really in love with her? No, no, no, I shouldn't. I only have interests in my eyes, and I can't be weak.

"Military envoy, I don't know what do you think of the Changhong formation used by Zhang in the last Anlu Sanlonghe battle?" Yan Yuemeng asked carefully.

"Whatever you look at, the formation is good, but Zhang Yong doesn't have cavalry at hand, and he lacks the means to counterattack. No matter how exquisite the formation is, no matter how strong the soldiers are, they will only be passively beaten." Wang Shen looked at Yan Yuemeng, thinking Can't help but smile.

The staff member under him knows best, he is as timid as a mouse, and he has no responsibility.However, with high IQ and EQ, he is a qualified staff officer.Living in the center, connecting with the upper and lower, and communicating with the left and right is the most suitable. To put it bluntly, this guy is a big secret.If it is used to be alone, it will be bad.

Ever since he made the military praise painting, this scholar also knows that it is not enough to rely on being clever, so he has the patience to learn the art of war and asks the old men in the army for advice every day.

Wang Shen: "If there was a decisive battle that day, Zhang used both his left and right wings to charge cavalry, and he didn't need to rely on the river to form an formation. In wartime, releasing cavalry from the east and west wings to harass our central army's banner is a very important thing. It’s a headache for people. Therefore, there is no difference between good and bad formations in the world, only the level of training, whether they are suitable for the situation on the battlefield, and whether the arms are fully equipped.”

"Yes, yes, my subordinates have been taught." Yan Yuemeng smiled and said: "When Tong Guan and Liu Xianggong went to the north, they gathered all the elites of the Western Army and the wealth of China, but only a few thousand cavalry. Where can I get left and right charging cavalry? Speaking of which, the general has white cavalry under his command, and his strength has already ranked first among all the armies. In the future, if he can form another cavalry in Xiangyang and line up the two wings, even if he encounters The Jurchen has two wings, the kidnappers, and they are also capable of fighting."

Wang Shen smiled: "It's not easy to form another cavalry. Where can I get so many war horses? , don’t you also dismount and fight?”

Yan Yuemeng's eyes suddenly lit up, and he glanced at the camp of Chen Lanruo's cavalry, as if he wanted to see through the thick fog outside: "Military envoy, there are not five hundred elite knights over there, this is a huge sum of money." Wealth! Wealth is in my hands, how can I let it go?"

(End of this chapter)