The king behind the empress

Chapter 410 Yuanling County's Response
After the aristocratic coalition forces took action, Yang Yanzhang, who had been prepared for a long time, naturally received the news immediately.

At this time, Mo Zizai was absent, and all the power in Yuanling County had been handed over to him, but he had no intention of commanding the army. After receiving the news, he immediately summoned all the generals to discuss countermeasures.

"General Han, those aristocratic families are divided into three groups, how do you think we should deal with it?"

Yang Yanzhang respected Han Qu, a battle-tested veteran, so he was the first to ask Han Qu.

After hearing Yang Yanzhang's question, Han Qu did not rush to answer, but looked at the sand table in the room.

This sand table was made by them during this period of time. The sand table was made by simulating the environment of the surrounding states and counties. It was molded in equal proportions. It not only showed the location of each city, but also marked every mountain peak and river. , and even the small-scale forests are marked on it without omission.

"Jieyang, Yecheng, Guangling."

Han Qu looked at the three lines of attack by the coalition forces of the aristocratic family, and pondered for a while.

Among these three cities, Jieyang and Yecheng are located on the east and west sides of Yuanling County respectively. It takes a long detour to enter Yuanling County from these two directions, so Situ Yao lost each of these two directions. There are 15 horses, and most of them are newly recruited recruits. Apart from the large number of people, there is almost no combat power to speak of.

And Guangling City, which is their main attack, is the main gateway of Yuanling County. If it is captured here, they can go straight to Yining City, the main city of Yuanling County. Therefore, Situ Yao's remaining 50 people are concentrated in in this direction.

Not only that, but these 50 horses are all the elite of the coalition forces of the aristocratic family, and their strength is far beyond that of those new recruits.

So from this point, it is not difficult to see that Situ Yao's main purpose is Guangling City.

But even if Situ Yao's purpose is seen, the 30 troops of the other two sides can't be ignored. Otherwise, with the current strength of Jieyang and Yecheng, facing 15 troops, I'm afraid they won't be able to last for ten days.

At that time, after the 30 troops entered Yuanling County, it would be possible to cut off the supply of Guangling City, or even directly threaten Yining City.

Moreover, the soldiers recruited by the southern family are all new soldiers who have only been trained for a few months. They are poor people who don’t even have military pay, let alone military discipline. There is going to be a catastrophe.

After all, the phrase that soldiers pass like a grate is not casually said.

"It's a little troublesome."

After Han Qu stared at the sand table and shouted for a while, he shook his head in embarrassment, "Situ Yao has many soldiers, so he can divide his troops recklessly, let alone divide into three groups, even if he divides into five groups, he has no pressure .”

"But we can't. Our military strength in Yuanling County is only 17 at full strength."

"Although we say that our subordinates are very strong, it is not a problem to pull them out alone to make one out of ten, but the problem is that they have not been on the battlefield after all, which is a bit troublesome. After all, fighting is not something that can be solved by individual strength."

Speaking of this, Han Qu said with a regretful expression: "If they didn't directly press the army up like this, but let us play a few small-scale games first, even if it was only four or five games, I would be sure. They become the elite of iron and blood."

"At that time, let alone 17 people, even if I only have 5 people in my hands, I am sure to beat Situ Yao's 50 troops head-on."

"but now……"

Han Qu shook his head helplessly when he said this, and said, "The variables are too big, I dare not gamble."

Although the 10 new troops under him are not weak under the effect of the accelerator, after all, the training time is too short. During normal drills, these [-] people often make mistakes when receiving command Well, if it is on the battlefield, it may be even more difficult.

So in order to be safe, Han Qu did not dare to divide his troops at all. After all, if something unexpected happened, he would not have many troops to mobilize.

"50 elite..."

Hearing what Han Qu said, Yang Yanzhang shook his head helplessly. Although he had the Red Flame Dragonrider in his hand, he was confident that he could defeat any enemy head-on, but the number of Red Flame Dragonriders was too small, and the number of Situ Yao's The advantages are too great.

Not to mention the 50 elite army, even if 50 pigs stand there and let him kill, the Red Flame Dragonriders can't finish killing them in seven or eight days.

"With our strength, it is indeed difficult to divide the troops, but Jieyang and Yecheng can't ignore it."

Yang Yanzhang sighed, and then said: "The 30 troops sent by Situ Yao in two directions are purely to disgust us."

"If we don't care about it and let them burn, kill and loot all the way to Yining City, then the entire Yuanling County will be abolished."

"Even if Situ Yao could be more ruthless, and let these two armies take Jieyang and Yecheng, leave Yiyang City alone, but go around Yiyang City and continue to burn, kill and loot all the way there, I'm afraid Yuanling County is not the only one suffering."

"After all, these two armies combined have 30 people. If they are allowed to wreak havoc, no one knows how much damage they will cause."

"If you manage it, how do you manage it?"

Han Qu rubbed his brows and thought for a while, then said, "Why don't you let the Yuzhi Army go, and leave only the Chiyan Dragonrider at Guangling."

"Anyway, there are still [-] old soldiers in the Yuzhi Army. Divide them into two, and each bring [-] new soldiers from the Yuzhi Army. It is more than enough to defend Yecheng and Jieyang."

"Jieyang and Yecheng each have [-] imperial troops? It's possible."

Yang Yanzhang nodded, and was about to agree when someone in the room suddenly spoke.

"Yang Shuai, Han Shuai, the last general has something to say."

Yang Yanzhang followed the voice and found that the speaker was Xu Boyuan. He couldn't help asking: "General Xu, do you have any comments?"

"Back to Yang Shuai, the last general wants to ask for a fight."

Xu Boyuan bowed and saluted, and then said with a serious expression: "I also hope that Yang Shuai can hand over Jieyang to me to go to the camp first."

"Huh? Leave it to you?"

Yang Yanzhang was stunned for a moment, and said with a strange expression: "General Xu, it's not that I can't trust you, but that the number of people who went to the camp first is too small."

"You have a total of 3000 people under your command, but there are 15 troops in Jieyang. The disparity in numbers is too great."

"Back to Yang Shuai, it's not just me going to camp first."

Seeing the refusal in Yang Yanzhang's words, Xu Boyuan was not discouraged at all, but continued: "In addition to my going to the camp first, the last general also wants to take the criminal camp."

Chen Jiu, who was standing in the room as a wooden man, couldn't help but look at Xu Boyuan in surprise when he heard Xu Boyuan mentioning his army. However, Chen Jiu, who had experienced life and death once, became very indifferent now. Withdrew his gaze.

After he became the commander-in-chief of this crime camp, he never expressed any opinions. Basically, he just let him go wherever the crime camp went. He only obeyed orders and did not make any judgments, let alone caring about his soldiers. loss.

So when he heard Xu Boyuan mention his army, he was only surprised for a moment, and then he didn't care about it.

Anyway, as long as Yang Yanzhang opens his mouth, they can go anywhere in the crime camp.

"Go to the camp first and add the crime camp?"

Yang Yanzhang couldn't help thinking for a while when he heard the words, the criminal camp has been consumed several times, and now there are only about 3000 people left, plus the 8000 people who boarded the camp first, there are only [-] people in total.

However, although they only have 8000 people, there are ordinary people who are at the level of marrow washing. In addition, these people must be the first in every battle, and they are the first to fight any difficult battles. In terms of strength, apart from the Chiyan Dragonriders, they are the strongest.

After all, they dared to work hard and were not afraid of hard work. In this regard, even the [-] elites of the Yuzhi Army were inferior to them.

If they are dispatched, although there are only 8000 people, there should be no major problem in dealing with Jieyang's 15 troops.

What's more, even if there is any problem, relying on their strength, they can retreat to Jieyang City at any time. Even if they can't beat it, it is definitely no problem to defend the city.

"That's fine."

Yang Yanzhang pondered for a while, and then said: "Since this is the case, the army on Jieyang's side will be handed over to you."

"Xu Boyuan, Chen Jiu listens to the order."

"Here!"

Hearing Yang Yanzhang's order, Xu Boyuan and Chen Jiu immediately stepped forward and marched forward.

"The two of you are now ordered to lead the troops under your command, with Xu Boyuan as the main general, to rush to the aid of Jieyang City, without any loss, is it possible?"

"The mission must be fulfilled."

Xu Boyuan issued a military order resolutely, "If there is something wrong with Jieyang, the general is willing to come and see him!"

"That's not necessary."

Yang Yanzhang shook his head, and said, "Even if you can't do something, you should focus on preserving your own strength, and don't be reckless."

"The city is lost, we can take it back, but if the army is gone, I'm afraid we won't have so much time to train, understand?"

"I will understand at the end."

Xu Boyuan nodded, and said: "The last general will go here, and he will definitely not mess around."

"Ah."

Yang Yanzhang nodded, and seeing that Chen Jiu didn't intend to express his opinion, he said, "If that's the case, then you two can go."

"The sooner you arrive at Jieyang City, the sooner you can make some preparations."

"Here."

Xu Boyuan saluted a military salute, and then walked directly to the door, as for Chen Jiu, he followed Xu Boyuan out like a wandering spirit without looking at him.

After they left, Yang Yanzhang thought for a while, and said to Han Qu: "If this is the case, then the matter will be easy."

"Over there in Yecheng, just let the [-] Yuzhi troops go there."

After all, 15 Yuzhi troops can keep Yecheng intact, but if it is [-], Yang Yanzhang is absolutely sure that they can defeat the [-] new soldiers.

"It's fine."

Han Qu nodded, and then said, "With the Red Flame Dragon Riding on Guangling's side, plus my [-] new recruits, there will never be any problems."

"Since this is the case, let the Yuzhi army go and wipe out the 15 troops in Yecheng."

"When his two roads are broken and our army is encircled, I'd like to see what expression that old man Situ Yao will have on his face."

"Haha, I also want to see the old man's expression when the time comes."

Yang Yanzhang echoed with a smile, and then said to Zheng Anmin and Li Huai'en: "Zheng Anmin, Li Huai'en listens."

"Here!"

The two took a step forward and responded at the same time.

"Now you two are ordered to lead the [-] Imperial Army, with Zheng Anmin as the main general, to rush to the aid of Yecheng."

Yang Yanzhang paused at this point, and then continued to speak: "In this battle, if possible, try to wipe out the 15 troops. Don't let these defeated soldiers turn into chaotic soldiers and plunder everywhere."

When he gave Xu Boyuan the order before, Yang Yanzhang didn't mention this at all, because he knew that with Xu Boyuan's method, since he made a move, he would not leave a way for the 15 army to survive, so basically he didn't need to tell him about this matter.

But Zheng Anmin is different from Li Huai'en. Although Zheng Anmin is a flamboyant person, he is not a cruel person. If he is asked to kill all the routs without warning in advance, I am afraid he will definitely not do it.

"This……"

Zheng Anmin hesitated for a moment when he heard the words, and then he thought about the consequences of those scattered and looting troops. In the end, he said nothing, but nodded fiercely, "The general understands, and the general guarantees that there will be no war in this battle." How many defeated soldiers."

"Ah."

Hearing what Zheng Anmin said, Yang Yanzhang nodded slightly, and then said: "Since that's the case, you should also prepare to attack Yecheng."

After the two left, Yang Yanzhang discussed the countermeasures with Han Qu again, and after confirming everything, the two also left the camp directly and went straight to Guangling City.

It takes more than ten days for the army to march, especially this kind of army with hundreds of thousands of people at every turn. Therefore, although the armies of both sides have set out, it will take some time before they can actually fight.

But at this moment, some changes took place in the grassland far away from the northern border.

……

This year's weather is extremely cold, and the grasslands located in the far north make life even more difficult.

But the more difficult the environment, the more brutal the struggle of these barbarians.

However, what is different from usual is that at this time in previous years, the grassland barbarians who can't survive will go south to plunder Dazhou, rob property or food, and bring them back to the grassland for the winter.

But this year is not the case. Although the barbarians also fought this year, this struggle took place inside the grassland.

Ever since Wu Lianghe exchanged his armor from Mo Zi, he advanced his plan and launched a campaign against the various barbarians directly in the winter.

Relying on the strong physique of the barbarians, he forced to fight in winter. Throughout the winter, he hardly stopped for a moment. He was either fighting or on the way to fight. Since the Bingjia he got there, it took only a few months, and he conquered all the big tribes on the grassland.

Today, although the grassland suffered heavy losses after the war, Wu Lianghe's tribe has expanded several times compared to when Shen Qisheng came here before.

And not only that, although all the ministries in the grassland now, except for those who were killed by him in seconds, all the rest follow his orders. As long as he gives an order, the entire grassland will become the most elite guards under his command.

Today's Wulianghe has integrated all the tribes on the grassland, and is already the well-deserved king of the barbarians.

(End of this chapter)