Bright Spring

Zhang Fu pulled it apart to look at it.

Wu Gao wrote that in mid-June, Guizhou rebels captured Libo County; at the end of the day, the general learned that there was a fortified city in the Miao border west of Tianzhou, and a new granary for the rebels was set up; Gather troops to Kunming and Guizhou.Judging from various signs, the general thought that the main force of the rebel army would march from Yunnan, Guizhou and Guangxi to Guangxi.At the end of the day, Nanning Mansion will be alone and weak, and it will be difficult to get reinforcements. We will wait for the opportunity to take refuge in Guilin Mansion, the capital of Guangxi, or Guangdong, and wait for the deployment of the commander.

The rebels of the King of Han really marched from Guangxi!It was far away from the hinterland of the Ming Dynasty, because the mobilization of the official army was very slow, and it was indeed a place where it was easier for the rebels to come out of the mountains.

Wu Gao has always been calm and cautious, and lacks aggressiveness; he is indeed like this again, and when he encounters a superior enemy army, he will not easily go up to fight for his life.However, Wu Gao's pleading for life at this time won Zhang Fu's heart.

Fortunately, Wu Gao was in Guangxi, otherwise, if Xue Lu, like in Sichuan, went up to fight first, Zhang Fu would have even more headaches!

At this time, Zhang Fu believed that it was not entirely necessary to conduct a decisive battle of the army in Guangxi.The total strength of the government and army is very sufficient, and there is no need to fight a big battle with little chance of winning.

Zhang Fu's plan at the beginning was to gather superior forces and then conduct a decisive battle with greater certainty!

He thought for a while, considering that Wu Gao's memorial was sent from Nanning Mansion a long distance, and it would take some time to send letters back and forth.To write back to Wu Gao, you must hurry up!

Zhang Fu immediately jumped off his horse and asked someone to take out the pen and paper from the bundle.The guard immediately lay down on the ground, holding a piece of white paper on his back, Zhang Fu picked up the brush, waited for the guards to pick up a jug of water from the water bag, he dipped it twice, and wrote like flying.

Zhang Fu agreed with Wu Gao's approach, and suggested that Wu Gao's army move as far as possible in the direction of Guilin Mansion in Guangxi.

His reply was based on his judgment of the situation and his speculation about the rebels' attempts.Zhang Fu guessed that the place where Zhu Gaoxu chose to fight was most likely in the north of Guangxi or west of Huguang; the possibility of the rebels marching eastward to Guangdong and Fujian, or attacking and annexing the Jiaozhi Army southward was relatively small.

That's why Zhang Fu gathered his heavy troops first to the area south of Dongting Lake.

However, Nanchang Prefecture in Jiangxi only deployed 10 people. One reason is that the army from the direction of the capital is closer to Nanchang Prefecture and can be reorganized into an army more quickly.Second, you can also keep a hand in the east, just in case Zhu Gaoxu's army marches eastward alone, and make some preparations for the future war; what's more, the army marches west from Nanchang Mansion, and the Nanchang Army can quickly join the ranks of Huguang's heavy troops.

At this time, he suggested that Wu Gaojun wait for the opportunity to march as far as possible to Guilin, so that Wu Gaojun can participate in the upcoming decisive battle from a closer place...

Now that the King of Han's rebel army is about to go south, Zhang Fu decided to abandon the barrier of Nanning Prefecture in the north of Jiaozhi Province; only sailors marched westward to reinforce the defense of Jiaozhi, which had a rare chance of happening.

After Zhang Fu wrote a brief reply, he stamped the seal of General Ping Han on it, and handed it to the attendants beside him, saying: "Take the lacquer seal with my commander's seal, and together with the courier, send it to the Marquis of Jiangyin. "

"Little man obeys!"

Since Zhang Fu was appointed General of the Ping Han Dynasty, he has been thinking about how to deal with the rebels day and night, and has many strategies in his heart.Now that he learned that the rebels might go south, he immediately issued another military order!

Writing military orders is still done on the backs of the soldiers.

Zhang Fu ordered that the land and water armies that had gathered in Jingzhou would march westward along the great river and attack the chief envoy of Sichuan immediately!

Although the Jingzhou army was the smallest in number, Zhang Fu did not tell them to feign an attack, but instead used the rhetoric of "strive to break through Kuizhou and push into the Chongqing government".Because based on Zhang Fu's understanding of the King of Han, it is impossible for the King of Han to divide his stretched troops into north and south deployments, and Sichuan must be very empty.

The terrain in Kuizhou and other places is dangerous, and the navy is in some, and it is difficult to travel without trackers.With tens of thousands of Jingzhou army, land and water armies, it is difficult to break through the eastern gate of Sichuan; but Zhang Fu's intention is to let the Jingzhou army give Sichuan a strong enough offensive, so that the King of Han can feel the pressure of the enemy.

Chapter 465 The Smell by the River

On the afternoon of July [-], Zhu Gaoxu followed the troops of the Chinese Army Brigade and arrived at Libo County, Guangxi Chief Envoy.

Forward Wang Bin's troops continued southward along the Zhangjiang River the day before yesterday, and the barracks and houses left in Libo County happened to be for Chinese soldiers and horses to live in.During the march, the supply soldiers and some scouts were at the forefront, and the officers and soldiers of the supply team had cleaned the houses before the arrival of the army.

Zhu Gaoxu led his brown horse to the bank of Zhangjiang River, and let the horse drink water and graze by the river.

The setting sun is shining on the river, sparkling.He turned his head to look at the west bank, and saw the dilapidated earthen city wall and the low houses around it; the backward and simple scene over there was not as bright as the ripples on the water.

Miaojin's figure also appeared in the west. She was wearing a hat, her head and face were tightly wrapped, and she was dressed like a Middle Easterner.She rode closer, got off the horse and threw away the reins.The horse walked to the river independently.

Zhu Gaoxu looked at Miao Jin, the setting sun in that direction was dazzling.He couldn't see her expression clearly, only her eyes.

"Marching outside, it is inevitable to sleep in the open air for a long time." Zhu Gaoxu turned around and said to Miaojin, "Even if there are houses on the road to live in, they cannot be compared with the mansions in the big city."

Miao Jin's voice came from inside the veil, which was a little different from usual, "I once wanted to go to the mountains and live in seclusion at the Taoist Temple, and it was true that Zhu Gaoxu sat on the chair in the living room without making a sound for a long time, a little lost in thought.

And Miao Jin, who followed in, had already arranged his map, paper and ink and other commonly used items from his luggage, and even the teacup that Zhu Gaoxu drank from was always the same one.After getting along with Miao Jin for a long time, Zhu Gaoxu discovered that she is a well-organized and tidy person.

Zhu Gaoxu didn't look at the map at this time, he was still in the living room.You Changshi Hou Hai and Miao Jin were here before.

"The last general will wait to see the lord." All the generals stepped forward to perform the ceremony one after another.

Zhu Gaoxu looked up, and said: "Excuse me. I just heard the news from the Beisi of the Shouyu Mansion that Wu Gao's army is moving to the northeast of Laibin County. It seems that Wu Gao may be going to the Guilin Mansion of Liuzhou Mansion. side."

After a while, Zhao Ping clasped his fists and said, "Our Central Route Army was originally scheduled to arrive at Qingyuan Mansion (Hechi City) first, and then attack Nanning Mansion due south. Now that Wu Gaojun has left Nanning, the main force of our army will not have to go south; Changing the route and going west from Qingyuan Mansion, can we meet Wu Gao in the north of Liuzhou Mansion?"

Zhu Gaoxu said: "Based on the time and distance of the detailed report, if the two armies are marching normally, Wu Gao should arrive at Liuzhou Mansion earlier. Because of this, Wu Gao's army will move to the northeast."

Although Zhao Ping came from a low family background, he was a scholar who had passed the Tongsheng examination, and followed Zhu Gaoxu in many battles.He should have understood what Zhu Gaoxu was saying, so he asked at this moment: "My lord has determined that Wu Gao wants to get rid of our army, rather than attacking us separately?"

"He's not that kind of person!" Zhu Gaoxu glanced at Zhao Ping, "He should have 10 soldiers in his hand, and he only has 7 of us all the way, so the advantage is not too big. When did Wu Gao become so courageous? Are you sure that he can quickly defeat this king before Sheng Yong's army meets?"

King Zhao bowed and said, "The King of Han is wise!"

Zhu Gaoxu said again: "The main force of Zhang Fujun is in Huguang. Wu Gao wants to get closer to Zhang Fujun so that he can gather more troops in the future!"

At this time Zhu Gaoxu had to admit that the British Duke Zhang Fu was a very thoughtful general.

Zhu Gaoxu even had a faint feeling that Zhang Fu had already expected that a war might erupt in Huguang!That's why Wu Gaojun took the risk of moving north, and gave up the safer route to Guangdong.

The generals of the officers and soldiers no longer care about Guangdong, which is empty of troops.They only made such a response when they believed that the possibility of the King of Han's army continuing eastward was unlikely.

And the Jingzhou army's advance to Sichuan was also to prevent the Hanwang army from going too far to the east... Once Zhu Gaoxu advances to Guangdong and Fujian, ignoring Huguang's heavy army, the three empty southwestern provinces will be seriously threatened.

Zhu Gaoxu repeatedly figured out the current movements of the officers and soldiers, and believed even more in He Fubao's general plan. The enemy is trying to force Zhu Gaoxu to carry out a big battle!

The mobilization and deployment in the early stage of the war is a necessary process.Due to the limitation of the transportation efficiency of food and military supplies at this time; the army will generally try to get food locally instead of gathering in one place, otherwise there will not be enough food for a long time.Only in the short period of time when the decisive battle is about to break out will the main generals of both sides gather the troops from all walks of life in order to gain as much strength as possible on the frontal battlefield.

Of course Zhang Fu hopes that the big battle will start in the nearby Huguang!Zhu Gaoxu is just the opposite. He should avoid the main route of Dajiang.

Chapter 466 The Surprise of the Marquis of Jiangyin

The old houses with earth walls and tile roofs are a bit gloomy at night.Fortunately, there were a lot of people around. Even at night, faint voices and horses could still be heard in the house from time to time.

At this moment, the anxiety in Zhu Gaoxu's heart has nowhere to vent |.In this remote place in the mountains, there is neither delicious food that can arouse the appetite, nor can he repair the car immediately, so he feels even more dull.

He thought to himself: When this battle is won, I will find someone.However, the most likely thing that will happen is that after Wu Gao finds out that we have accelerated our march, he may not continue to go north, but will turn around and avoid the battle in the direction of the Guangdong chief envoy. "

The long-distance rapid march is not so easy. The soldiers marched normally for more than 40 miles a day.Zhu Gaoxu knows what it feels like to walk more than [-] kilometers every day with weight.

Zhao Ping thought for a while, then clasped his fists and said, "What the prince said is very true. With the Marquis of Jiangyin's temperament, I am afraid that the prince will really agree with what he said."

Zhu Gaoxu beckoned a few people to come closer, "So I decided to give Wu Gao a surprise! Only when something unexpected happened, Wu Gao would make a mistake in a panic and give this king a chance to defeat him !"

Zhu Gaoxu pointed to the location of Qingyuan Mansion on the map, "Before the main force of the army arrives at Qingyuan Mansion (Hechi City), everything will continue to march. The variable lies in Qingyuan Mansion. After the Chinese army arrived here, they immediately changed direction and headed towards Rong County in the northeast. (Rongshui Miao Autonomous County) March; then take the mountain road to the south of Guilin Mansion!

Wang Bin's vanguard, on the other hand, pretended to march to the east of Liuzhou's official road, and spread false news along the road; after Wang Bin arrived at Liucheng County in the west of Liuzhou, he immediately turned northward and went to Rong County, and the vanguard became the rear army. "

Zhao Ping hurriedly said: "My lord, the army is traveling this road. There are no post roads and official shops. The road along the road is rugged and forested. It may be difficult to move forward!"

"That's why we can be surprised!" Zhu Gaoxu said seriously, "Raising soldiers for a thousand days and using them for a short period of time, I believe that brothers can not only march on the spacious official roads and fight a battle with a high chance of winning; Impossible! When the Chinese army arrived at Qingyuan Mansion, they immediately ordered the various ministries to change their route!"

Everyone no longer tried to dissuade them, and responded with clasped fists.