42 Lishui Attack and Defense (1)

(Girls' Literature)

Wanyan Changzhi continuously received urgent reports from Jiagu Jichen. I was also very anxious. But their own army of hundreds of thousands. A stone's throw away. It was blocked in front of Lishui County. It is less than 100 miles away from Jiankang Mansion. But it can't move forward even half a step.

Although passing through Lishui is the nearest road from Lin'an to Jiankang Province. But it's not the only way to get through. It's just that Yang Yan's army of 70,000 is eyeing Lishui. If you take a detour easily. The flanks and backs will all be exposed to the Song army's troops. When the time comes, Jiankang will not be able to be rescued. Even the reinforcements were in danger of being wiped out. Just let the Song army stage a good show of besieging the city and sending reinforcements.

Wanyan Changzhi is proficient in the art of war. Naturally, I understand this truth. So I knew I wanted to rescue Jiankang. You must first defeat Yang Yan's blockers. But the Jin army acted later than the Song army. When Yan Changzhi arrived near Lishui. The Song army laid a defensive line here three days in advance.

The total strength of the Song army totaled more than 75,000 people. The defense line is based on the edge of Donglu Mountain, which is five miles east of Lishui County. It's a cliff. Birds are hard to cross. To the southwest, along the middle to the shore of Shijiu Lake. Water as a barrier. There were 120 warships stationed in the lake. As a surface support. The entire line of defense was about sixteen or seventeen miles long. The terrain is mostly flat plains. There are also several small hills several feet high.

Because there are only three days. It was impossible for the Song army to build such strong fortifications. Therefore, Yang Yan can only try to take advantage of various natural conditions such as woods, mountains, rocks, and hills. Chopping wood fences. Digging a rampart wall. Trenches are dug for trenches. to build a line of defense. And take advantage of the hills. A total of five camps were set up. Each camp is no more than three or four miles apart. The least is less than two miles. And within every two miles. Build a communication station. There are four flag bearers on each platform. Responsible for delivering the message in the flag language.

Moreover, the Song army also dug two more trenches several miles long in front of each camp. Connected to each other. Along the edge of the trench. Pile up a mound of dirt more than five feet high. Rectangular horsetip wood was also placed. Become an improvised fortification. As the first and second line of defense outside Dazhai.

In every camp. They were all garrisoned by 10,000 horses. The five guards will start from the northeast. The women's literature is Zhao Cao, Qi Dazhu, Ling Xiang, Wei Xiao, and Zhang Shiyan. The remaining 25,000 men and horses were used as mobile forces. It was commanded by Yang Yan, Zhao Yueru, Cao Xun, and Liu Fuwu. It is stationed in Dazhai. will be based on the needs on the battlefield. Reinforcements to the various camps at any time. Among the mobile forces were 10,000 cavalry and more than 600 war elephants. Can be used as a local counterattack.

After Yan Changzhi finished reading Song Jun's arrangement. Two tentative attacks were also launched. But it was soon repulsed by the Song army. Not only sighed: these five camps echo each other. Each end has a natural barrier. And there are also reserve forces to support it. Defensively it can be said to be impeccable. Yang Yan was able to lay out such a line of defense. It seems that he is not just good at trickery. And it also has a strong frontal command combat capability.

And at this time on the side of the Jin army. This time, a total of 130,000 horses were dispatched. And they're all elite pawns. The main general will be Wanyan Changzhi, and the deputy will be Guo Shrimp Toad. Engaged in Zhang Hu, other generals Shi Mo Yanshan, Pu Atong, Wan Yan Kuang, Wan Yan Ting, Wan Yan Chong, He Thorn and others all participated in the battle. Now Lin'an's Jin army is less than five. It was led by Su Shi Lie Zhining and Bai Yanjing. Protect Emperor Wanyan Yong. Prepare to evacuate from Lin'an. First temporarily withdraw to Zhenjiang Mansion and wait for the opportunity to cross the river. However, because there are many follow-up arrangements. Therefore, it will be ten days before the evacuation can begin.

。 For the first time, it officially appeared in the public eye. His appearance. Immediately, the low morale of the entire Jin army was reinvigorated. And after the news that Emperor Wanyan Yongyi decided to lead the army to the north was announced. Make the soldiers feel that there is hope for returning home. The morale of the army suddenly reached the highest point after the capture of Lin'an.

Now every soldier of the Jin army is looking forward to being able to defeat the Song army as soon as possible. Arrive in Kin Kang. Then cross the Yangtze River. You can go home. Therefore, there are constantly Jin soldiers and generals asking for orders from Wanyan Changzhi. Launched an attack on the Song army.

But the more so. The more Yan Changzhi didn't dare to be careless. Now it can be said that this is the last chance for the Golden Army. If Jiankang cannot be held, the 200,000 Jin troops in Jiangnan will be trapped alive in Jiangnan, so this battle must not be lost. Girls' literature is updated as soon as possible

But the war has come to this point. There are no more tricks to use. The two sides can only face each other head-to-head. Now it's up to the soldiers on that side to be braver. Therefore, after a slight adjustment, Wanyan Changzhi decided to launch a formal attack. The target of the attack was the second stockade in the northeast. This is where the advantage of the attacker lies. You can choose any place to attack. Just need to break through a little. You can crush the entire defense line of the Song army.

Because Wanyan Changzhi had long predicted that the Song army would inevitably block halfway, and would encounter a brutal battle to fight. Therefore, among the 130,000 troops, the infantry army accounted for more than 90,000 people, and the cavalry army was only nearly 40,000, including 5,000 Tiefutu and 2,500 broken arrows. The infantry accounted for more than seventy percent. It was rare in the Jin army in the past.

By this time it was getting dark. Dark clouds cover the sky. But there is no moon and no stars. It was a great time to attack in the dark. The Jin and Song armies all lit torches. I saw that the mountains were full of lights.

Yang Yan, Zhao Yueru and others ascended to the front line. Look ahead. Although in the dark. But with his eyesight. It is still possible to see the enemy gathering a large number of chariots, horses and infantry. Obviously, this time is no longer a temptation. It's a full-fledged offense. So the order was handed down at once. Let the defenders of each village be vigilant. Tighten the guards.

Listen only to the sound of war drums. The Jin army's brigade slowly approached from the northeast. The literary atmosphere of girls immediately tightened. And at the southwest landing. Another force also began to advance towards the Song army's defensive line. Although in the south-west direction it was a feint. Just to contain the strength of the Song army. But if the Song army's defense was a little lax. It can be turned into reality at any time. Become a new breakthrough point. Because it can't be taken lightly.

Both ways out. The momentum of the Jin army has increased greatly. By it is in the night. I saw that the opposite side was covered with firelight. It's like they're all enemies. It is advancing towards the first line of defense of the Song army.

Zhang Wei, who was beside Yang Yan, couldn't help but tremble a little. Zhang Wei thought that he had experienced the battle of Shouchang. The Eternal War is able to adapt to the battlefield. And this time... The atmosphere on the battlefield was more tense and oppressive than the last time. I couldn't help but curse myself for being useless.

The last time Shouchang fought a war. Although Zhang Wei did not play. But after seeing the fierce scenes on the battlefield with your own eyes. It was a huge shock to this thirteen-year-old boy. that he understood. The battlefield is not about talking and laughing about soldiers as they say in stories and dramas. It's a place where you live and die. Since then. Zhang Wei practiced martial arts more diligently every day. Plus he's smart. The whole army loved this young boy.

Yang Yan gently put his hand on Zhang Wei's shoulder. smiled: "Xiao Wei." Are you scared? ”

Zhang Wei nodded. Then he shook his head right away. "It's too dark. I can't see clearly the direction of the enemy's attack and the reality of the troops. So I was nervous. ”

Zhao Yueru smiled slightly on the side: "This is the benefit of attacking in the dark. You can hide your strength as much as possible. Make it difficult for the other party to make the right judgment. ”

Zhang Wei couldn't help but feel a little hearted. "So what to do." Wouldn't we be very moved by this? ”

Yang Yan smiled: "But it's dark for both sides. It's all fair. We can't see clearly the reality of the enemy. The enemy also cannot see our reality clearly. The siege must be lacking. Defend the city and fight it. Although we are blocking the Jin army. But you can't just ignore defense. Attack the enemy when necessary. So the darkness is good for us as well. There was a pause. Yang Yan said again: "And the total strength of the enemy army is 130,000. Now it is divided into two ways. So how many troops can be invested in each way. There is also a rough range. As the main general. Be sure to be calm. Don't be deceived by illusions. At the same time, you can't just think about your own side. You must also think from the other side's point of view. Think about it. If I were the commander of the enemy army. How it will be precession. The so-called knowing oneself and knowing one's opponent. That's it. ”

Zhang Wei's face was hot. That's when I realized that I still had a lot to learn.

Then the drums of war sounded again. Numerous wooden fences were erected in the enemy's formation three hundred paces to the northeast. Each grating is made of wood with the thickness of the mouth of the bowl. Wide as a zhangxu. It is about six feet tall. And together. Lined up in a wooden wall of about three miles. And every five wooden grids. Leave an exit that is a foot wide. And behind each wooden fence. All followed by three crossbowmen. Bend the bow and arrow. Prevent a sudden attack by the Song army.

However, now the distance of the wooden wall is outside the range of the Song army. Therefore, Yang Yan did not have any instructions. Just wait and see what Jin Jun will do next. At this time, the Jin army moved out countless wooden fences from the gap. Advance to a distance of fifteen paces in front of this row of wooden fences. and formed a wooden wall. It's still the same as the back row of wooden walls. Every five wooden grids. Leave an exit that is a foot wide. The crossbowmen quickly followed behind the wooden wall in the front row.

After the Jin army erected a total of three wooden walls. The last row of wooden fences was immediately dismantled by the Jin army. It was moved to the forefront. Lined up again in wooden walls. Then the wooden walls behind it were moved forward one after another. And so on and so forth. It took an hour. The Etheric Passage has advanced more than 100 steps. It was only about two hundred paces away from the Song army's defensive line.

At this time, the sound of shouting and killing came from the southwest. Apparently on the other side. The Jin army began to attack with the scriptures.

Although in the northeast, the Jin army did not start the offensive. But at this time, Yang Yan was on the high platform and could see clearly. In this line. The Jin army invested at least sixty or seventy thousand troops. It can be said that the northeast is the key offensive direction of the Jin army. Moreover, the tactics of the Jin army's layer-by-layer advancement are used very cleverly. Although the pace of advancement is not fast. But it's extremely oppressive. And to prevent the Song army from counterattacking. Very effective. If left alone. In another hour or two. The wooden wall can be advanced to the first trench of the Song army.