Nan Ming Sun Never Sets

Chapter 122 Counter Ambush
Li Dingguo's army set out from Kunming, including the first army, the first army division under his banner, the fourth army division and the first cavalry division.

The First Division of the Army was a strong army that had participated in the Battle of Northern Burma and the Battle of Kunming. Later, Bai Mingxiu’s mission rewarded him with a division-level munitions package, and he directly equipped the First Division with the latest equipment at the level of an independent brigade, making the First Division’s battle A rising tide lifts all boats.The equipment of the troops under Li Dingguo was still somewhat uneven, and some troops were even equipped with many shotguns.However, military equipment from Australia is also constantly entering, which has continuously improved the combat effectiveness of the troops led by Li Dingguo.

Li Dingguo's son, Li Sixing, had already returned from Australia and rejoined his father's army.Li Sixing was still young, and Li Dingguo arranged for him to be a staff officer of a military region headquarters, which can be regarded as a lot of experience.

Li Dingguo originally asked Li Sixing to go with Bai Mingxiu, with the intention of making his son a hostage.After all, Bai Mingxiu gave him the command of the largest unit of the Restoration Army, but now Li Dingguo has also seen that the Restoration Army is completely different from the old-style army.

The National Restoration Army has a complete political work unit. Although each unit has its own leader, all soldiers are used to obeying the command of the headquarters rather than the words of individual officers.

Furthermore, His Royal Highness the Crown Prince really trusts him, and Li Dingguo is also very grateful.

The mighty arrival of the Ming Dynasty Restoration Army immediately made Shang Kexi and Geng Jimao very worried. The Tianzhou Tuzhou where they were located was located in the Youjiang River Valley, which was a rare flat terrain in the southwest region with many mountains.However, before arriving here, the Ming army led by Li Dingguo had to cross the Ten Thousand Mountains.

It's not that Li Dingguo has never been in and out of the southwestern mountainous area before, but he is now leading more soldiers and horses, and the Great Ming Fuguo Army is very different from the Qing Army and the Old Ming Army, that is, the demand for logistical supplies is heavier.There are a lot of cannons in Li Dingguo's army, the gunpowder used by various guns, the equipment needed to maintain the weapons, and even the most basic military rations and other supplies, all need to follow the troops across the mountains.

"This attack on Guangxi, where the troops are going is full of mountains and forests. Our army must fight with a [-]-point mentality. All the reconnaissance troops of the troops must maintain high-intensity reconnaissance and have a clear perception of the surrounding areas of our marching route. ” Li Dingguo has been in contact with Bai Mingxiu for a long time, and has also studied "Western Land Art of War" for a long time, and gradually he has the concept of a modern army commander.

Li Dingguo didn't want to be attacked by someone, or even cut off his back, so he arranged the whole march very carefully, and kept scouts searching to ensure that no one would set up an ambush somewhere.

Just when the Ming army was about to enter Tianzhou along the river, the spies sent by Li Dingguo reported back.

"Sure enough, Shang Kexi and Geng Jimao are planning to ambush our army."

The narrow river is the only flat place among the mountains, and it is impossible for the army to spread out along the river as a long dragon.And it was on the mountain that the scouts of the Great Ming Fuguo Army discovered that the Qing army had set up an ambush, prepared bows and arrows falling from the rock, and there were a large number of soldiers.

"I don't know if it's Shang Kexi or Geng Jimao's wishful thinking, but with this little ability, it's not enough to plot against my Ming Fuguo Army." Li Dingguo laughed mockingly.

Today's Daming Fuguo Army is no longer comparable to the Qing army. Although the Qing army thought they had ambushed well, they were still discovered by the scouts sent by Li Dingguo.The scouts acted quickly and stealthily, and discovered the enemy's plot well before the army arrived, leaving time for Li Dingguo to react.

"How many enemies are there?" Li Dingguo asked the scout.

"To King Jin, there are about [-] Qing soldiers in ambush, and they are in the forest north of the river."

Li Sixing said: "In the forest? Father, why don't you set a fire and burn them all."

Li Dingguo smiled and said: "It's easy for you to think. The mountains and forests in the southwest are humid and evergreen all the year round. The water vapor is so strong that it can't be burned at all. Even if you have a way to really ignite the fires in the mountains and forests, it will block our marching The footsteps are also at a great disadvantage."

Li Sixing asked: "Then what should we do?"

Jin Tongwu, the commander of the first division, said: "It's only five thousand Qing troops. Our brothers in the army are all familiar with fighting in the mountains, and we will go back to their rear and attack from the other side of the mountain. The Qing army is not prepared, but will be attacked by us beat."

Li Sixing praised: "Isn't this just like the mantis catching the cicada and the oriole behind? It's wonderful!"

Li Dingguo also nodded, and adopted Jin Tongwu's method.He ordered Jin Tongwu to lead two regiments in the first division, and transferred a regiment in the fourth division with a total of more than 3000 people. They took a small path in the mountain, detoured from behind, and came to the other side of the mountain forest.

On the Qing side, the ambush troops had been waiting for a long time.

Ren Gui, the general of the Qing army, also hid in the grass nest, complaining cursingly, "Why hasn't Li Dingguo arrived yet, why did he make grandpa wait here for so long?"

His lieutenant general also said: "My lord, the Ming army may not be able to arrive today. They are too slow. It is better for our army to withdraw the ambush first and bury the pot to make food. The brothers are also working hard. This is not the way to go." .”

Ren Gui was a little moved, but he also knew that the military situation was serious, so he refused, "No, if Li Dingguo arrives and our ambush doesn't work, King Jingnan will blame him, and everyone will be unable to eat."

Ren Gui immediately ordered: "Let the brothers eat some dry food and wait for it."

The lieutenant general said: "After dinner, it is estimated that the Ming army will set up camp. Even if our army can't set up camp, at least let the brothers take turns to watch the night and each rest for a while."

Ren Gui agreed to the lieutenant general's proposal, but in fact he also felt that the Ming army would not be able to arrive in a short time.The Qing army set up an ambush here after knowing the Ming army's movements. However, the Qing army's spying work did not go very smoothly. They often sent out many spies, and less than one-third of them could come back.Ren Gui knew clearly that the Ming army was doing very powerful anti-reconnaissance work.From ancient times to the present, the contest between Tanma is also an important part of war.

As night fell, the Qing army gradually relaxed its vigilance. In this era, it is almost impossible for the army to march at night.Since it was night, the Ming army must have camped overnight.The Qing army didn't dare to retreat hastily, so they could only retreat in the damp and dark forest. Most of the Qing soldiers could only lie down and sleep under the trees. This was definitely not a quality rest.

And in the frivolous night, a group of soldiers of the Great Ming Fuguo Army who moved like civet cats approached the Qing army from the other end of the forest.

　White face is very painful during the Chinese New Year. I had a fever and a bad cold before. Recently, my wisdom teeth have rioted again. The tooth hurts so much that I almost want to commit suicide. Half of my brain also hurts. When I feel the pain, I really feel like I can’t do anything. The state is relatively poor, everyone forgive me.

　　
　
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