4o1 Yiyang offensive and defensive battle

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On April 20, after more than two days of trekking, the 20,000 rebellious troops led by Li Zicheng finally arrived in Shangdian Town.

Soon, Liu Tichun encountered the White Dragon Army in Shangdian Town, and after two days of strong attack, he still failed to capture a small Shangdian Town.

"King Chuang, his subordinates are guilty, please punish King Chuang!"

Liu Tichun knelt in front of Li Zicheng at this time and asked for sin.

"Hmph, you know you're guilty!" Li Zicheng snorted coldly, looked at Liu Tichun and said.

"Chuang Wang, the enemy is at present, it is not appropriate to punish the vanguard general, and not let General Liu be guilty of meritorious service." Niu Jinxing said to Li Zicheng next to him.

"Hmph, for the sake of the military advisor's face, I will spare you for the time being, and let you make meritorious contributions."

Li Zicheng glanced at Liu Tichun and said.

Liu Tichun can be regarded as an old man who follows Li Zicheng, although he failed to capture Shangdian Town this time and lost thousands of people, but Li Zicheng did not really plan to punish Liu Tichun.

But at this time, what he should reprimand is still to be reprimanded, and it just so happened that Niu Jinxing set up a step, and Li Zicheng also took advantage of the situation.

"King Xie Chuang, his subordinates must be guilty of meritorious service."

And when Li Zicheng led 20,000 chaotic troops and arrived in Shangdian Town, Luo in Shangdian Town was also ready to withdraw, otherwise if they were really surrounded by the army led by Li Zicheng, they would really not be able to leave.

"Strange? Didn't Li Zicheng have 50,000 troops? But it doesn't look like there are 50,000 horses from the outside, at most 30,000.

So where did the remaining 20,000 thieves go? ”

Luo stood behind an earthen wall, looked at the chaotic army outside for several miles, his eyes were solemn, and he spoke.

Then Luo Ben led his troops and withdrew from the mountains and forests to the north.

At the cost of less than 100 casualties in Shangdian Town, Luo blocked Liu Tichun's 6,000 vanguard rebellion for two days, and even caused thousands of casualties to Liu Tichun.

On the one hand, Luo He is well prepared, and the topography of Shangdian Town also gives them a huge advantage.

However, after arriving in Yiyang County, this advantage was gone, and the surrounding area of Yiyang County was relatively flat and open on all sides, although it was also convenient for the White Dragon Army musketeers to shoot.

But in the same way, the open terrain is also beneficial to the rebel army, because they can completely use their numerical advantage to attack the city on all sides.

"General, fortunately, Luo is back to restore his life."

Outside Yiyang City, Li Zixiao greeted Luo who had withdrawn.

Li Zixiao helped Luo up, patted him on the shoulder, and said: "It's hard work, the battle has been won, the spirit of the chaotic army has been rubbed, and the majesty of our White Dragon Army has also been played, which is very good." ”

"General, my subordinates want to report a situation, this time Li Zicheng brought a strange number of troops, based on what I saw in Shangdian Town.

This time, Li Zicheng brought 30,000 people at most, and it could never be 50,000. ”

Luo immediately said to Li Zixiao, because this matter is too big, the whereabouts of the entire 20,000 chaotic army are unknown, and this force is enough to subvert the entire battle.

"Oh? Really? I know. ”

After Li Zixiao heard this, his expression was also condensed, and he turned his head sideways and said to the quartz behind him: "Shishi, send someone to contact Fugui secretly, and let him immediately find out where the 20,000 chaotic troops went." ”

"Old General Xu, I'll hand over Yiyang City to you."

Li Zixiao walked up to Xu Wei and said in a heavy tone.

"General rest assured, the old man swears to live and die with Yiyang, as long as the old man is there, the rebel army will not want to step into the city, if you want to enter the city, unless you step on the old man's corpse."

Xu Wei said in a resolute tone.

Subsequently, Li Zixiao left Yiyang with Luo and the cavalry battalion, as well as half of Li Tianba's 'Tiger Battalion' soldiers, a total of nearly 2,000 people.

Only Xu Wei and Sun Dazhuang were left, leading the remaining more than 3,000 White Dragon soldiers, as well as more than 30,000 young men and women organized by them in the city, to stay in Yiyang.

Just like Li Zixiao planned at the beginning, he had no intention of staying in Yiyang City from the beginning.

Because, as soon as Li Zicheng's army arrives, Yiyang will inevitably take the brunt and become the target of Li Zicheng's attack.

No matter what aspect it is, it is impossible for Li Zixiao to stay in Yiyang City, and Li Zixiao still understands the truth that 'a gentleman does not stand under a dangerous wall'.

With his identity at this time, even if he wanted to stay, Luo, Xu Wei and the others would never agree.

Because, in case Yiyang City fails to hold, if Li Zixiao stays in Yiyang City at that time, once he is caught, the White Dragon Army will be finished.

At the same time, Li Zixiao took Luo's cavalry battalion and Li Tianba's half tiger battalion to leave Yiyang and hide around, so that they could find suitable fighters and take the initiative to attack.

As soon as Li Zixiao leaves, for Xu Wei and Sun Dazhuang, refusing to defend Yiyang will be the biggest test for them.

Three thousand white dragon soldiers are too few, including nearly a thousand heavy soldiers, fortunately, the white dragon army's heavy soldiers are also trained for a long time, and they are not lost to the soldiers.

Fortunately, in the hands of the White Dragon Army, a large number of weapons and equipment have just been found from the Ruzhou official office and those large landlords, so that they can arm more than 30,000 young people in Yiyang in a short period of time.

Coupled with the artillery, grenades, and muskets brought by the White Dragon Army, Xu Wei still had great hope of holding Yiyang.

After the city wall of Yiyang was captured by Tian Jianxiu last time, it was damaged a lot, although Li Zixiao had sent someone to repair it, but Yiyang was at least a small county, and the city wall was not high.

If this is replaced by a strong city like Ruzhou, Xu Wei will not be a problem at all if he guards Yiyang.

In addition, Li Zixiao also sent letters of help to Lu Xiangsheng in Kaifeng, as well as Ding Qirui, the right attendant of the military department of the Governor of Shaanxi Defense at this time, and Liu Zeqing, the general soldier of Shandong stationed in Yiyang.

Li Zixiao knew that relying on the strength in his hands, it was already very difficult to hold Ruzhou, and it was indeed a little difficult to defeat Li Zicheng.

After Lu Xiangsheng received the letter of help sent by Li Zixiao, he immediately realized the seriousness of the matter.

Immediately, Lu Xiangsheng was ready to lead his troops to Ruzhou, because once Li Zixiao could not hold Ruzhou and Li Zicheng captured Ruzhou, they could enter the territory of Kaifeng Mansion at any time.

At this time, Kaifeng Mansion has not suffered many soldiers, compared to Henan Mansion, Ruzhou Mansion, Nanyang Mansion, etc., it is simply rich.

Once it is swept over by Li Zicheng, it will be out of control, and the strength of the chaotic army will swell rapidly.

It's a pity that the recruits recruited by Lu Xiangsheng in Kaifeng have only been trained for half a month, and they are still overwhelmed, and the officers and soldiers he summoned from Henan, Shandong, Nanzhili and other places.

One by one, they opened their mouths and asked for silver, and they didn't leave if they didn't give the silver, and Lu Xiangsheng was about to be angry about this matter.

At this time, after Lu Xiangsheng received Li Zixiao's letter of help, he had the heart to fight immediately, but he couldn't do it.

He had to reply to Li Zixiao and let him hold on for a while, and he would lead the army to arrive.

As for Liu Zeqing in Yiyang, he directly replied to Li Zixiao's request for help, claiming that he had limited troops and was responsible for the defense of the Luoyang area, so he could not send troops.

Li Zixiao had expected this a long time ago.

As for the help sent by Li Zixiao to Shaanxi Ding Qirui, because of the long distance, it is impossible to reply in a short time.

But Li Zixiao didn't count on Shaanxi, the situation in Shaanxi at this time was actually worse, and besides, far water could not quench the thirst of the near.

At present, Li Zixiao still has to rely on himself in this battle.

On April 21, the army led by Li Zicheng completely surrounded Yiyang, and the barracks stretched for several miles, which was magnificent.

At this time, Han Tong also reported to Li Zixiao again, confirming Luo's previous observation, this time the army led by Li Zicheng was less than 30,000 people.

At the same time, there are only a few thousand old, weak, sick and disabled people stationed in Song County, which means that at least a rebellious army of 20,000 people has lost its trace.

This made Li Zixiao very angry, and immediately yelled at Han Tong: "You take your scouts and go out, if you don't find any traces of this chaotic army, don't give Lao Tzu back." ”

It's no wonder that Li Zixiao is so angry, the whereabouts of such a chaotic army of 20,000 people are unknown, and it is a disaster to appear anywhere.

"Stone, did Fugui reply to the message?" Li Zixiao asked Quartz with a gloomy face.

"General, not yet."

"Send someone to contact him again, and ask him to find out the traces of that chaotic army, I don't believe that they can still fly out of thin air." Li Zixiao roared.

"General, my subordinates guess that this missing rebel army has at most three places." At this time, Luo stood up and said.

"Which three places to go? Let's hear it. Li Zixiao glanced at Luo and asked.

"One of them is Yiyang in the north.

If that's the case, Li Zicheng's attack on our Yiyang this time is likely to be a cover, and his real target is Yiyang, where Liu Zeqing is stationed.

The attack on us was just to cover people's eyes and ears and attract Liu Zeqing to come to the rescue at the same time, while the rebels took the opportunity to take Yiyang and open the southern gate to attack Luoyang. ”

Li Zixiao nodded after hearing this, and said, "There is some truth, but what about two?" ”

"Second, my subordinates thought it was Ruzhou City.

The team of 20,000 people missing from the rebel army can completely bypass us and raid Ruzhou City, once the surprise attack is successful, Qi Wei is likely to be unable to hold Ruzhou City. ”

As soon as Luo said this, Li Zixiao's face changed again and again, because he also thought of this layer, which was what he was most worried about.

Luo continued: "Third, that is Lushan, Baofeng and other counties in the south.

It is very likely that this missing rebel army will take advantage of Li Zicheng's presence in Yiyang to drag out the main force of our White Dragon Army, and those 20,000 people will take the opportunity to go south to loot the county towns of Lushan and Baofeng. ”

"Luo, which of the three possibilities do you think is the most likely?" Li Zixiao asked.

"One is the most likely, the second is the second, and the third is the smallest."

"Why?"

"Because, Li Zicheng has always been eager to capture Luoyang, so for the thief, Yiyang is what he is most eager to get at this time.

If Yiyang can't be obtained, of course they hope to take Ruzhou City, so that they can give them a mouthful of blood and strengthen them.

Even if you take Ruzhou City, you can open up the passage for them to enter Kaifeng Mansion, and when the time comes, they will be able to grow quickly.

As for the third possibility, it is undoubtedly the least rewarding and the least likely. ”

After listening to Luo's analysis, Li Zixiao nodded, and then said: "I agree with the three places that the chaotic army may be targeting. ”

"General, in that case, should we send someone to Liu Zeqing in Yiyang to send a message to remind him."

"Humph! Remind him what to do, if Yiyang is really attacked by the chaotic army, then it is just time for Liu Zeqing to block the knife for us.

Lao Tzu sent someone to ask him for help before, but he didn't have enough troops, and Lao Tzu was also short of troops at that time. Li Zixiao snorted coldly and said.

In fact, at this time, Li Zixiao really hoped that the disorganized army that disappeared under Li Zicheng really went to Yiyang.

"Before there is no trace of the rebel army, don't be careless, send someone to send a letter to Qi Wei, telling him to let him strengthen the vigilance of Ruzhou City and be careful of the rebel army raiding them."

On April 21, after Li Zicheng surrounded Yiyang, he first sent people to shout to the city to recruit the White Dragon Army, but Xu Wei refused, and even reprimanded Li Zicheng.

Subsequently, Li Zicheng gave the order to attack Yiyang from three sides, and Yiyang faced water in the south and could not attack.

For a time, Yiyang, a small and dilapidated county town, was once again shrouded in war clouds, with shouts of killing shaking the sky and cannon booming.

"Beat the drum, blow the trumpet, give Lao Tzu the siege of the city, pass the order, the first to climb the city, the reward is three hundred taels of silver, and the one who wins the Li thief level will be rewarded with one thousand taels of silver."

Liu Zongmin, the number one general under Li Zicheng, roared loudly at the leader of the rebels.

At this time, Li Zicheng thought that Li Zixiao was in Yiyang City, because Li Zixiao left his handsome flag in Yiyang City and set it up on the city.

But in the end, the first day of the tentative offensive was soon over.

Subsequently, Li Zicheng ordered his subordinates to cut down trees overnight, and rushed out a lot of crude ladders for siege of the city, but unfortunately Li Zicheng couldn't wait to manufacture siege equipment such as rushing cars and building cars.

Li Zicheng believes that he doesn't want to rush cars, building cars and other large siege equipment at all, and he can also take the low county town of Yiyang.

At the same time, because there are not many people under his command who can build that building car, it will take at least two or three days to build such a batch of large-scale siege equipment.

Li Zicheng didn't have the patience to wait for two or three days, so he let Liu Zongmin lead his troops to attack.

"Push the cannon up!"

With Liu Zongmin's roar, a group of rebels pushed several artillery carts to the front of the battle.

There were three guns on each gun carriage side by side, and a total of twelve gun carriages were placed in front of the formation, making a total of thirty-six guns.

"He, grandma's, let these. The officers and soldiers who raised it, taste the power of Lao Tzu, bombard him, mother, and bombard. ”

Liu Zongmin shouted angrily and viciously.

Li Zicheng still had a lot of artillery under him at this time, look at the vanguard army he gave Liu Tichun, they were equipped with a lot of old-fashioned artillery, and there were more artillery in his army.

It's just that these guns are basically old artillery, and the most advanced ones are the captured Tiger Squat Guns and Furlong Machines.

But the number is very small, like what 'exterminating cannon', 'bowl mouth cannon', etc., there are still a lot of this kind of old artillery.

The power of these cannons is okay, but they are too bulky, but they have captured them from the hands of the officers and soldiers.

Since it is still used by the official army, it means that it is not too bad.

(End of chapter)

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