MTL - Number of People-Chapter 2619 Before the Battle of Guizi Scroll, the morale of the army is hot
Chapter 2619 Before the battle of the Guizi scroll, the morale of the army is hot
November 21st, it was cloudy for two consecutive days without snow, but it felt that the weather was getting colder.
Finally contacted You Shilu who had arrived outside the side wall and was resting, Feng Ziying finally felt at ease.
At the same time, the scouts finally sent news that a large group of Jianzhou Army was found outside the side wall to the west of Changyong Fort. But it is certain that there are more than 15,000 people.
This can be regarded as a big rock for Feng Ziying. I have been worrying about this ambush who does not know when it will appear. Now it is finally confirmed. Although the scale is slightly larger than expected, it is also expected. At this time, it quietly appeared. Obviously, it is aimed at the goal of defeating the western front with one blow.
Zhu Mei also digested the news for a long time when she got the news, but He Kegang and Hei Yunlong were eager to try.
Because the three of them were informed in advance, but Zhu Mei always felt that it was too difficult to go around Zhenbei Pass and Qinghe Fort and walk over the Liaohetao Swamp from outside the side wall. The Jurchen should not have such perseverance, but people love her But it did.
He Kegang and Hei Yunlong also started to make arrangements early on. When the troops were suddenly reversed and they were at a disadvantage, how to fight this defensive battle well was quite elegant.
According to Feng Ziying's presupposition, in the early stage, we must resolutely withstand the impact of this new force and pave the way for our own surprise soldiers in the later stage. It is to achieve accidents other than accidents, so that the Jianzhou Army will suffer a big loss on the western front. To reverse this situation and lay a good foundation for the decisive battle on the center line, he believes that Nurhachi thinks the same way, so that's good, everyone wants to go together, and it depends on who has the last laugh.
If the early stage cannot withstand the impact of this Jianzhou army, it will lose everything and fall short.
Everyone is a little worried about whether the defense line that has been deployed along the Hunhe River can withstand the impact of the Jianzhou Army.
It's not because of how powerful the opponent's combat power is, but because it is a scale of more than 15,000 people, because Fei Yingdong is facing tremendous pressure head-on. It is conceivable that before this cavalry appeared, Fei Yingdong would definitely They will try their best to launch a fierce attack in order to contain the troops here to the maximum and provide cover for the surprise soldiers coming from the side wall, in order to achieve the best surprise attack effect. In this case, the Zhou army cannot spare too many troops to deal with it Raided from the northwest.
The troops are at a disadvantage, and the new force invested by the opponent only knows the general direction of the opponent's attack. This kind of defensive battle is not easy to fight. If you don't pay attention, the Jianzhou army breaks through, and the main force of the Zhou army who is defending Fei Yingdong's direction from the front A blow in the back is the danger of annihilation of the entire army, and in fact Nurhachi had this idea.
"What do you think about it?" Feng Ziying let out a sigh of relief, heheed his hands that were a little stiff from the cold, and wandered around, looking around.
"The defense is on this line, and our headquarters is responsible for the defense..." Zhu Mei introduced, "Because the line along the Hun River has been frozen, the ice is very thick, and both infantry and cavalry can easily cross it. But if the Jianzhou Army wants to attack the battlefield where we are fighting Fei Yingdong, they can only cross the river from this area and come along the flat land about three miles ahead, because there is a large forest to the east, and we have to go around If you pass by, you may have to walk ten miles more. In this case, it is not cost-effective, and it is easy to be noticed by our army. You can also catch up and deploy defenses. If the Jianzhou Army has confidence in its combat effectiveness, this should be their must pass. road,…"
Feng Ziying took a few steps forward, set foot on a mound, and watched carefully.
It can be seen that the terrain of this line is very flat, extending all the way to the bank of the Hun River. To the east, you can see a dark forest winding eastward, forming a good shelter.
Going forward, it is the defense line of Fort Changyong. It is close to the battlefield, and it is already difficult to cover up.
The number of surprise soldiers sent by Nurhachi is not small. If you want to be able to make an assault and ensure that even if you are discovered by the Zhou army, you can still use its strength to crush the defending Zhou army, then you really can only take this line, but It has to be said that this surprise army of more than 15,000 people put tremendous pressure on the entire Western Front.
Even now that Feng Ziying knows the existence of this army and will soon emerge from the side wall and come straight here, but the troops he can spare to give support are limited, or he is not prepared to send any more troops. This side uses reinforcements, but the opponent has to hold on for at least three hours, until You Shilu's Jizhen army climbs over the side wall from the southwest and deals a fatal blow to Jianzhou's so-called surprise army from behind.
The key is whether Hei Yunlong can hold on for these few hours.
If they can’t defend, the main force of the Zhou army on the western front facing Fei Yingdong will be in danger of being attacked from behind. I am afraid that the western front will collapse before You Shilu’s Jizhen army joins the battle.
By that time, even if You Shilu's army joins the battle, it will be difficult to recover the situation. The Jianzhou Army can take advantage of the victory and sweep eastward, and the entire centerline battle situation will be shaken or even collapsed.
So whether or not Heiyunlong can be defended is the key to the western front, or even the entire war.
"Congwu, are you sure? The Jianzhou Army with more than 15,000 men, if our analysis is correct, should be about 5,000 wildling Jurchen soldiers, and the other 10,000 or so are probably Nurhachi who came from Anle Prefecture and Hetuala. The original defenders drawn from behind them may not be bad in terms of combat effectiveness, but after all, they were assembled temporarily. In terms of discipline, they may be better than the kind of army that has been training and grinding together for a long time. I don’t know who leads this army. Can it hold back this improvised army, but presumably Nurhachi will choose a veteran to take charge,..."
Feng Ziying seems to be talking to Zhu Mei and Hei Yunlong and others, but also seems to be talking to herself, reassuring herself.
"Don't worry, my lord, as long as I have breath, I won't let the Jianzhou army step forward!" Hei Yunlong suddenly raised his chest and took a step forward.
"No, Congwu, your life is important, but the front line is more important. I don't want to die. If you die, it means that the front line will be broken." Feng Ziying thought seriously, and turned to Zhu Mei, "Haifeng (Zhu Mei's word) ), this line cannot be lost, so you can draw another thousand troops over, mainly spearmen and sword-shieldmen. It is wide, and there are more than 10,000 people, who can attack this area from multiple angles. In addition, I will hand over 800 of my personal soldiers to you so that you can use them. They are equipped with self-generating guns, and they are not powerful. Weak, from me, you can use them as a reserve team, if something goes wrong, let them press on top,..."
Zhu Mei, He Kegang, and Hei Yunlong were all taken aback. Feng Ziying only had 800 soldiers. They were veterans who fought for many years, and they were also the elite left by Feng Tang before he left office. Considering that his son might have to go to war at any time, So leave it to Feng Ziying. Whether it is individual combat power or the use of firearms, they are all first-class.
It can be said that these eight hundred soldiers are Feng Ziying's life-saving talisman in Liaodong, and now they are going to be used on the front line of the battle with the Jianzhou Army?
"My lord, I'm afraid this is inappropriate..." Zhu Mei shook her head again and again, "I can deploy 2,000 more people to strengthen the defense on my side, and I also have 6,000 people myself, so I should be able to withstand it..."
"Not suitable. Fei Yingdong is not an idler. He can detect the slightest movement on our side. If we can withstand the attack of the Jianzhou Raiders here, but the frontal battlefield is broken by them? The result is still Isn’t it the same? It’s a waste of my eight hundred soldiers following me, running around, I just hope that they can play a key role in key places at critical times.
Seeing that Zhu Mei and the others were about to say more, Feng Ziying waved her hand: "No need to say more, I have made up my mind, the eight hundred people will be handed over to you, Congwu. It's the same sentence, good steel is used on the blade. Boldly invest in critical moments and win with one strike. This is my request. Don't be reluctant. There must be sacrifices in war, and my soldiers are no exception. If they are all pampered, they will shrink back when faced with difficulties and obstacles. If my wife eats persimmons—only pick the soft ones, then my own soldiers will be worthless!"
Seeing that Feng Ziying had made up his mind, Zhu Mei and the others naturally stopped talking.
Eight hundred personal soldiers, all self-generated guns, and their usual training is far better than that of ordinary Zhou troops, and their combat effectiveness is extraordinary.
Ordinary Zhou army shoots three rounds, maybe Feng Ziying's personal soldiers can shoot four rounds, and both the quality of self-generated firecrackers and the ability of individual soldiers to fight in hand-to-hand combat are stronger than ordinary Zhou troops. This is the confidence of Feng Ziying's personal soldiers.
"By the way, Haifeng, Congwu, Kegang, that's all I can do as the governor, and the pressure on the center line is also great. I guess that in these two days, Nurhachi will also put all his eggs in one basket. Not only Nurhachi is about to launch a fierce attack on the west and center lines. Judging from the news reported by all parties, Nurhachi has almost exhausted all the troops he can use. Even the defenders in Shenyang are said to be less than 1,000 people, and the Tieling Guard is completely gone. The defenders, their strength on the central line has been equal to ours, and now we still have the advantage on the southern line, but their resistance is also quite tenacious. Cao Wenzhao and Mao Wenlong have to pay for every step forward and every fort they capture. It is a huge loss, it can be said that this battle will determine the fate of the entire Liaodong in the future,..."
Feng Ziying straightened her chest. He suddenly turned his head and looked to the north, "Our Da Zhou will definitely win this battle, and we must win. I will be here to watch us win this battle!"
(end of this chapter)
