Royal road

"Shangai is defending, and the enemy army has begun to divide its troops!" When the military situation was quickly transmitted to the governor's mansion, many people were relieved.

The goal of the first battle was achieved.There are too many soldiers and horses in Youzhou, and they must not be allowed to go deep.First of all, it is necessary to cut a knife at the crossing of Xingdao to promote the division of troops.With the concerns of the rear, the front army can't fight too freely, so as to achieve the effect of luring the enemy to go deep without losing the initiative.

Liang Feng's expression was not much more relaxed: "Order Zhang He to stand ready and make sure to drag the enemy troops to Leping Kingdom!"

Shang Ai's victory was expected.In the era of cold weapons, the most effective means of restraining cavalry has always been the crossbow array.This is how it was fought in the Han Dynasty, and it was also in the Tang Dynasty.In the Song Dynasty, the Zhaibao bow and crossbow combat was brought to the extreme.This means a large number of logistical supplies and an overwhelming military-industrial system.To put it bluntly, it is a competition of comprehensive national strength.

Before there was no cavalry of the same size, Bingzhou soldiers could only rely on this method of fighting if they wanted to resist Youzhou iron cavalry.Going to Ai and Pili Camp was a rather extreme attempt.I don't know how much it cost just to upgrade the crossbow configuration and thunderbolt cannon.The big iron ball was only improved after several attempts.

With the current industrial level, it is impossible to make artillery anyway.But the fundamental principle of any long-range weapon is to find a way to provide kinetic energy and launch projectiles.According to this line of thinking, improving the trebuchet is the easiest way.The new thunderbolt gun has been put into practice for more than two years, and the precision of the load, range and projection angle has made great progress, which made the positional artillery battle of later generations possible.

It is not surprising that Shangai will win.What matters is the next step after victory.

The stronghold mode is a magic weapon against cavalry, which is true, but there is an equally fatal problem.This style of play is defensive in nature and cannot produce effective damage at all.However, the mobility of the cavalry is too strong, and the infantry is always passive in field operations. Once the opponent gives up the siege, it will be a time of real trouble.

If you want to win or lose, you still have to rely on large groups to fight and defeat the enemy on the frontal battlefield.Zhang He, Linghu Kuang, and Tian Yu, who had just been promoted to general, were all good generals, but they lacked some ability to lead a battle of this scale.What they can do now is to drag the enemy army to Leping, so that Wang Jun has to increase his troops and strengthen the strength of the rear army.When the specific gravity reaches a certain level, Yiyan cuts into the heart and wins with one blow.

However, such a battle plan still poses a certain threat to Bingzhou.Once something goes wrong in any link, the loss of this battle will become a staggering number.The stability of Taiyuan will also be seriously threatened.

I don't know what's going on in Jizhou.I only hope that Wang Jun can realize the threat of Bingzhou and continue to withdraw troops from Jizhou.Only in this way can the restraint on Yiyan be loosened, and his soldiers and horses be brought into full play.

This battle is still going on.

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The battle situation in Yuzhou is in danger, but the territory of the Xiongnu and Han Kingdom is full of drums and music.According to the order of the imperial censor, a remnant army from afar came to the suburbs.

After assisting the puppet emperor Sima Ying failed, and the camp was broken by Gou Xi, Wang Mi did not stay in Jingzhou and Yuzhou, and simply surrendered to the Xiongnu Han Kingdom.Wang Mi was born in Donglai, with a family of two thousand shi. Although the family status is not as good as Taiyuan and Langya Wang's, it can be regarded as the descendant of a famous family.When he was young, he traveled in Luoyang and had a close relationship with Liu Yuan, who was a proton.Now that the battle has been defeated and there is nowhere to go, it is natural to choose a new master.

Unsurprisingly, Liu Yuan was extremely enthusiastic about his arrival, not only sent a royal censor to welcome him, but also sent a letter saying that he would clean up the couch and wash the nobles, and treat the general with respect.After fighting for more than a year, Wang Mi also suffered a bit from having [-] troops to less than [-] remnants.Now Liu Yuan lowered his posture and greeted him warmly, which made him extremely proud.

But no matter how complacent he is, Wang Mi is also from a noble family, so he still understands the basic etiquette.On the same day, he entered Pingyang Palace and kowtowed to the emperor of Han.

Liu Yuan also spent enough money, before he finished his salute, he got off the imperial couch and supported him with his hands: "The widow originally said that the general is like Zhou Gong, but now I know that it is my Kongming and Zhonghua. Lie Zu said, I have generals like fish have water!"

This is what Liu Bei said to Zhuge Liang back then, and it has become an eternal story of the Shu Han.Even Wang Mi's heart is ruthless, self-willed, and his face was moved by the emotion.

With such humility, the two of them have a bit of a taste of being in harmony with each other.After bestowing the seat, Liu Yuan will also make Wang Mi the captain of Sili and add him to the servant.Knowing that he has no merits for the Han Kingdom, Wang Mi hastily declined: "Your Majesty has treated me so favorably, how can I accept it without merit? Now that Jin is in civil turmoil, General Gou Dao will lead his troops to attack the King of the East China Sea. Opportunity! It is better to let the humble officials lead the army and capture the four prefectures of Jing, Yu, Yan, and Qing!"

When Wang Mi said this, he was quite confident.His family background is in Qingzhou, and he has fought in Jingzhou and Yuzhou for a year and a half, so he is very familiar with these states.If he can be captured, no one can move his position in Han.

But Liu Yuan smiled lightly: "The general's military power, I know it by myself. But at this moment, the state of Jin is in chaos, if encountering foreign enemies, maybe they will stop fighting. It's better to take advantage of them to fight each other and attack elsewhere!"

Wang Mi was taken aback for a moment, and immediately reacted: "Your Majesty wants to attack the Western Capital?"

This is naturally Chang'an.When Liu Yao captured Feng Yi County, he had already opened the way to Yongzhou.It is Sima Yue's younger brother Sima Mo who guards Chang'an now.If Chang'an can be captured, the fertile soil of Guanzhong will fall into the hands of Han.This is a big piece of land!What's more, there are hundreds of thousands of Qiang and Di scattered in Yongzhou, which should be used by the Huns!

Liu Yuan nodded happily: "It's Chang'an! After taking Yongzhou, and then taking Si and Yu, it should be like picking something out of a pocket!"

This is Liu Yuan's plan.Sima Yue and Gou Xi have turned against each other, and they will never die.Peng Zu, king of Youzhou, led his troops to the south again, and came up with the idea of ​​merging the states.Regardless of who wins and who loses, this is a matter of two tigers fighting each other.Why doesn't he sit on the mountain and watch the tigers fight, and wait until both sides are hurt, and then take advantage of it?

So the best targets now are Yongzhou and Chang'an.As long as Guanzhong is won, the two counties of Hongnong and Shangluo in Sizhou will be like no one.It is all right to hit Luoyang in one breath.Now that Wang Mi is also here to vote for him, isn't it God's help?

Since it was Liu Yuan's order, the newly voted Wang Mi would never refuse, so he complied straight away.Now, Sili Xiaowei's dispatch is in his hands, and his younger brother Wang Zhang and clan younger brother Wang Sang also have their own rewards.

There is another person who also received a generous reward.That is Shi Le.

After defeating Jizhou, Shi Le thought about it, and finally voted for Wang Mi and went to Pingyang with him.This is also a move that Shi Le's troops are too small to do anything about.However, Wang Mi was very satisfied with his invincible record in Jizhou, and he boasted greatly in front of Liu Yuan.As a result, Shi Le also led five thousand soldiers and became the central forward of Wang Mi's army.

The days when you led tens of thousands of troops and everyone called you a general are gone forever.But Shi Le did not show frustration or dissatisfaction.In the Xiongnu Han Dynasty, the most important thing is military merit.As long as you show your skills, why not be valued by Liu Yuan?

When he becomes the general again, it will be the day of revenge!This Jizhou must be leveled by him!

Three days later, led by Liu Yao and Wang Mi, a large army of [-] soldiers rushed towards Yongzhou!

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"Wang Jun has started to increase his troops." Far away in Jizhou, the person whom Shi Le hated was paying attention to the situation before him.

Wang Jun is quite experienced in using troops. He did not withdraw all the troops stationed in Jizhou, but left [-] soldiers stationed on the front line of Changshan County.The intention is also quite clear, it is to guard against Yiyan, the current captain of Jizhou.

Regardless of whether he really broke with Bingzhou or not, Yiyan has become an existence that cannot be ignored.If the two states fell out, it would be best for the two not to help each other.If he intervenes in the war, seizes the opportunity to seize the territory of Jizhou, or even makes a backhand attack to attack the back road of Youzhou, things will be bad.How could Wang Jun not guard against it?

Precisely because he knew Wang Jun's defensive attitude, Yiyan has been holding back all these days.This indifference also made Wang Jun temporarily put down the idea of ​​attacking Zhao Jun, so as to avoid provoking his anger and adding more variables.

However, this balance did not last long.Wang Jun has already begun to mobilize Jizhou soldiers and horses to move closer to Changshan County. Obviously, the war in Bingzhou is tight.Yiyan knew the battle plan this time, and also understood the danger of luring the enemy deep, but he was still unable to mobilize a single soldier, and his heart was tormented, one can imagine.

I have to bear with it.Every day, Yiyan warns himself like this.Not yet the perfect time.Only when Wang Jun increases his troops from Jicheng again, or withdraws his troops, is the best time.In the steep mountain road of Jingxing, there is actually a military camp, the number of them is very small, less than a hundred, and they are all elite trained by Yiyan, who can attack the city.The reason for allowing Youzhou soldiers and horses to cross the border safely and steadily before is precisely for the unexpected capture in the future.

Once the soldiers are sent, Jingxing can immediately return to the hands.After the defeat, Luliang Road blocked the passage for the enemy to return to Youzhou.Then they rode their horses to drive away, and let the remnant soldiers escape back to Youzhou along the line of Yanmen.Just this way, I don't know how many enemies will be consumed.In addition, on the way back, they had to pass through Daijun, and the Tuoba tribe would not easily let go of the defeated soldiers.Such a battle was enough to seriously injure Wang Jun's muscles and bones, and Jizhou belongs to the master!

At most, it will take another month to achieve the result.For the goal, no price is too high!

Just be patient.

Yiyan didn't move, not only Wang Ping, but even Ding Shao didn't say anything about the battle of Youbin.Similarly, Sima Yue's order to deploy troops was also unanimously ignored by Jizhou.The situation is unclear, who would dare to stand up for Sima Yue?What if it is really the emperor's order to crusade against this bold and presumptuous new prime minister?

Under this silent patience, Jizhou fell into a peaceful sleep like a fierce beast that had just fought fiercely.With the three battles going on at the same time, the situation in this world seems to have become treacherous.

However, no one expected that the chaotic but balanced situation would suddenly change overnight!