bookcurios Chapter 299 1 days
Chapter 299 1 days
Guangning City.
In the military camp, a man rode a fast horse and came to the front of the camp. After jumping off the horse, he immediately came to the front of the commander's camp. Bian Bao said: "According to the intelligence from the front line, the Chen army has assembled troops from all directions, a total of 150,000 troops, and their target is Guangning City! They will arrive outside Guangning City in one day at the earliest."
Upon hearing the news, all the soldiers were surprised.
"One hundred and fifty thousand troops?"
Jiang Zuo frowned. Even he didn't expect that Chen Jun would have so many troops.
"In this situation, Chen Jun is still thinking about retaking Guangning City?"
Chen Xiu was a little confused and quite surprised by Chen Jun's decision.
Everyone thought that Chen Jun should abandon Guangning City, but he still mobilized a lot of main forces to recapture the lost Guangning City.
"In this way, Chen's other lines of defense will be empty, and our army can advance in a large force and attack on all fronts!"
A general said.
"They are really going to attack Guangning City. Lord Jiang is indeed very good at predicting things."
Su Yingrui couldn't help but sigh.
Among all the people present, only Jiang Zuo guessed that Chen’s army would attack Guangning City.
There is no such thing as predicting everything accurately. This shows the importance of intelligence.
Whether he was serving as a county magistrate or now when he was marching south to fight, Jiang Zuo always attached great importance to intelligence.
"But we only have 30,000 troops in Guangning City now. How can we defend against the attack of 150,000?"
A general said, with a hint of worry in his expression.
The so-called 150,000 troops, but the actual combat strength of 50,000 is already a lot.
What is certain is that this is the main force of the State of Chen.
The speed at which Chen's army assembled far exceeded everyone's expectations.
Moreover, because intelligence has a lag, when Jiang Zuo learned the news, Chen's army had already arrived fifty miles outside Guangning City. In less than a day, it was possible for them to directly surround Guangning City.
Because of the entanglement strategy chosen by Jiang Zuo earlier, the troops were dispersed and not all the main forces were in Guangning City.
"Hurry up and send the reserve troops south. Our army can cooperate with the outside forces to surround and destroy the main force of Chen's army."
Chen Xiu said with a firm look.
This time, the Chen army's proactive attack was a great opportunity for the Yan army to engage in a decisive battle with it and destroy its main force.
"But we have to wait until all the supplies from the rear arrive at Guangning City before we have a better chance of winning."
Jiang Zuo said.
Chen Xiu said: "You mean, we escort the supplies first, and then fight a decisive battle with Chen's army?"
Jiang Zuo said: "As long as we delay for one more day, the supplies in the rear will be able to cross the river and reach Guangning City. If Chen's army besieges Guangning City by then, our supplies will not be able to reach Guangning."
"So, we'll have to delay for another day."
Chen Xiu also said.
"Why don't we send the main force of our army out of the city and engage Chen's army head-on?"
A general suggested.
"No, a head-on confrontation will inevitably result in heavy casualties. We must rely on the city's defense to minimize casualties."
Jiang Zuo said that he had led the Anding Army in battles for many years, and he always strived to keep casualties as low as possible and preserve his own manpower as much as possible.
A head-on battle on the Great Plains does not conform to Jiangzuo's combat style.
"We only need to send a small number of troops to set up an ambush at the key roads and try to delay the attack of Chen's army."
The soldiers discussed for a long time and finally finished their discussion. They planned to have the troops outside the city block the arrival of Chen's army outside Guangning City to buy time for the logistics troops.
After making a plan, Jiang Zuo was about to leave when a soldier from the Anding Army came over and said, "Master Jiang, Miss Qin wants to see you."
"Qin Yu? What's wrong with her?"
Jiang Zuo walked out of the tent with some doubts.
As soon as he walked out, he saw Qin Yu trotting in front of Jiang Zuo and panting, "I heard that Chen's army is coming to attack Guangning?"
Jiang Zuo's face was a little solemn at this moment. He nodded and said, "Yes, how did you know about this?"
Qin Yu said: "I am also a member of the Anding Army now, of course I know."
Jiang Zuo was a little helpless: "Who said you were from the Anding Army? I didn't agree."
Qin Yu said: "I don't care. Anyway, I have to help the Anding Army win now."
Jiang Zuo raised his eyebrows and asked, "What do you think?"
Qin Yu said: "I heard that most of the Chen army's troops this time are from the capital. If they come to attack Guangning City, they will definitely pass through Zhu City. At that time, we can ambush the Chen army halfway."
Jiang Zuo had thought about this plan, but he had some concerns in his heart. He said, "From Guangning to Zhucheng, even if we march quickly, it will take almost two days. Our army cannot make it in time, and by then we may meet Chen's army halfway."
Qin Yu said: "I know there is a small road that can quickly reach the official road outside Zhucheng."
Qin Yu had previously taken that path when he fled to Guangning City.
Qin Yu was not completely ignorant of military affairs. She suggested, "If the food for the Chen army is transported from the rear of the capital, it will definitely pass through the official road outside Zhucheng. Then we can ambush there, consume their troops and block their logistics."
Jiang Zuo was slightly surprised when he heard Qin Yu's words.
This plan is indeed very useful for the current situation. It can delay Chen Jun's army and perhaps even cut off his logistical supplies on the front line.
"Are you really sure they'll go that route?"
Jiang Zuo was not sure.
"Don't worry, we will. The roads there are complicated, and I need to lead the way myself. Only 500 Anding troops can stop the tens of thousands of Chen troops."
Qin Yu said again.
"You mean, you want to lead the An Ding Army there in person?"
Jiang Zuo said with some concern. He didn't want Qin Yu to take the risk. After all, he had promised Qin Sheng that Qin Yu would not be in any danger.
"I'm the only one who knows that road, so of course I'll go there myself. Don't worry, there won't be any problems. Don't forget, my marksmanship is better than yours, and I won't drag down the brothers in the Anding Army."
Qin Yu said calmly, with a little more confidence on her face. Now, she has already become friends with many soldiers of the Anding Army.
Jiang Zuo said: "I'm just worried about your safety."
"Don't hesitate any longer. The situation is urgent and we must make a decision as soon as possible."
Qin Yu stared into Jiang Zuo's eyes.
Jiang Zuo turned his head and thought for a moment before admonishing, "Then you should be careful and don't engage in a head-on confrontation with Chen Jun. If you can't win, just run away. Okay?"
"I just want to say that Jiang Zuo, you also need to live well."
Qin Yu suddenly whispered, a hint of emotion flashing in his eyes.
Jiang Zuo was slightly stunned: "What are you talking about..."
At this time, the Anding Army soldiers nearby also said, "Please rest assured, Lord Jiang, we will always help you protect Miss Qin."
"There is no time to lose, we have to set off immediately."
Qin Yu seemed even more anxious than Jiang Zuo.
Jiang Zuo said: "Then I will go and dispatch the troops."
Looking at Qin Yu's face, Jiang Zuo felt a little complicated for some reason.