Invincible son

Chapter 1169 1170 [Old Man Talking About Teenage Crazy]

The first year of Daliang Civilization, the tenth day of the first lunar month.

Dingxi Daying belongs to Fengjie Prefecture in Lingzhou, and along the border to the north are Jinchuan Prefecture, Guangping Prefecture and Dongqing Prefecture.

Jinshui Camp is located in the north of Jinchuan Prefecture, close to Guangping Prefecture, and Longbow Camp is located in the northwest corner of Dongqing Prefecture.

The Guping Camp, which was originally located between Jinshui and Longbow, was abolished, and now it is Guping Army Town, with more than [-] Guping Guards stationed there.

Including the isolated Tiger City, the nine military strongholds outside the border line that are reserved according to the dangerous terrain, and the Lingzhou Sanweixiang Army that was reduced from the frontier army, this is the entire strength of the Western Daliang Army. , a total of more than 25 people.

The three military villages under the jurisdiction of Dingxi Daying are Baicao Village, Yongyi Village and Long'an Village. They are arranged in the shape of a character on the west side of Daying. .

In fact, there were six military strongholds here two years ago, but three of them were abolished because of Wang Pingzhang's advice to Emperor Kaiping, and only these three military strongholds occupying favorable locations are left as the barriers of the Dingxi Camp.

The heavy snow has finally stopped, the sky has cleared up, and the vast Gaoyang Plain is covered with silver, which complements the blue sky, which is enough to make people feel open-minded.

After a group of hundreds of riders came out of Baicao Village, they meandered eastward under the watchful eye of the general in command.

Chongshan Boqi Xinxin Ma Yourein, introduced without hesitation: "Master Hou, according to the information sent by Taishitai Pavilion and the information obtained by the frontier army's rangers, the Western Wu army is divided into four routes, east, west, south, north, and the south route is divided into four groups. The commander of the army, Zhang Qingbai, the Great General of Zhennan, personally sits in Queshou City, more than [-] miles to the west. Zhang Qingbai has [-] cavalry and about [-] infantry, which are only about [-] to [-] percent strong compared to the heyday a few years ago. "

Gu Liang said leisurely: "Don't underestimate Zhang Qingbai's military training ability."

"Yes, the general understands." Qi Xin responded respectfully, and then said: "Although three military forts have been lost in the past two years, the Baicao Village and other places have continuously strengthened the city defenses, and the food, grass, and military equipment are also well stocked. The troops under Zhang Qingbai's command Although it is twice the size of the Dingxi camp, it is not that simple for him to capture these three military strongholds, and the general will have the confidence to protect the southwestern defense line without any worries."

Today is the fourth day that Gu Liang came to Dingxi camp, he has already visited the camp and the three military strongholds, the military equipment everywhere is quite neat and orderly, Qi Xin's statement is not just a slap in the face.

Gu Liang looked at the unique and spacious scenery in the western region, with emotion in his eyes, and said slowly: "I still remember that you were just a small former army commander in the Qi Nian camp, with only two thousand people under your command, but you dared to be tough." Resisting my military order and not retreating. At that time, I thought you were the son of some honorable mansion, otherwise where would you have such courage?"

The past is vivid, Qi Xin said with a smile: "The general remembers that it was the battle of Shuanglong Mountain in the second year of Renxuan. In fact, the general was also very worried afterwards. Although Daliang won that battle in the end, the general finally disobeyed Military orders. Not only did Hou Ye not demote the last general, but he also promoted the last general to be the commander, and this is how Chong Shanbo is today."

He paused, and said with emotion: "Although the last general has never led troops under Lord Hou, he dare not forget the kindness of Lord Hou."

Gu Liang waved his hands and said, "That's the reward you deserve. In fact, what I want to say is that this moment is just like this moment."

Qi Xin was startled for a moment, and suddenly realized.

Before and after Emperor Kaiping ascended the throne, the frontiers were also unstable. The Western Wu army raided and harassed the Southern Zhou Dynasty and crossed the river to the north. How similar is the current situation?It's just that at that time the Western Army was under the command of Pei Zhen, and Gu Liang had been staying in the southern border.

Gu Liang rode his horse forward slowly, and said calmly: "Taishi Taige's spies in Western Wu have not sent any news back for more than two months."

Qi Xin stared and said: "The general can also feel that the situation on the border is getting more and more tense. Since more than a month ago, the number of rangers sent by Que Shou City has gradually increased, although they have no apparent Crossing the border, but it will be confirmed that Zhang Qingbai's cavalry are increasingly investigating the border. There are signs that Wei Guogong's concerns are becoming a reality. But Hou Ye need not worry, the court and the governor's office have been doing it for the past few months Prepare, the battalions of the frontier army are also preparing for the battle, it is difficult for the Wu army to take advantage of it."

Hearing him mention the young man in the capital, Gu Liang had a complex look on his face, then skipped Pei Yue's name, nodded and said: "Your judgment is correct, it is indeed Zhang Qingbai's style to start a thunderstorm in a silent place. Human nature is cautious and cautious, especially good at concealment, but—"

Qi Xin looked at his side face solemnly.

Gu Liang changed the subject and said, "West Wu's invasion this time would definitely not be a small fight. Which route do you think they will choose as the main direction of attack?"

Qi Xin pondered for a moment, then said: "The general thinks that Tiger City will still be their main attack direction."

"Why?"

"Unable to win Hucheng, Xiwu will always have to worry about being cut off."

Gu Liang smiled slightly, and said slowly: "Hucheng is indeed a thorn in the side of the monarchs and ministers of Western Wu. No one dares to ignore our [-] troops stationed in the city. However, this time, I don't think Western Wu will just stare at Tiger. City, they are more likely to attack on multiple lines at the same time, and complete the strategic encirclement of Hucheng on the battlefield."

Qi Xin's heart shuddered, and he gradually came to his senses.

His expression became more and more solemn, and he said: "Master Hou wants to say that it is possible for Xiwu to attack from the north and the south and then join forces in the middle?"

"It's just a guess at the moment." Gu Liang was still indifferent, and then said: "The four military strongholds of Hucheng, Jinshui Daying, and Lulong, together with the solid Guping Army Town in the rear, are the solid defense lines that rely on each other in the middle of the Western Army. .West Wu now has more than [-] cavalry and infantry soldiers, how many troops will he have to invest to destroy this line of defense? In comparison, the defenses of the Dingxi Camp and the Longbow Camp are relatively weak."

Qi Xin said sternly: "Master Hou's meaning will eventually be understood."

Gu Liang nodded and said: "This is a strategic consideration. When it comes to the details of the battle, Zhang Qingbai is tough and suitable for tackling tough battles, and the South Route Army under his command is also good at tough battles. Also, the kings and ministers of the Western Wu Dynasty do not want us to be prepared in advance, and will not fight in advance." Therefore, the opponent of the Dingxi Camp must be the Southern Route Army of Western Wu."

He reined in the reins, turned to look at Qi Xin and said, "The guard of honor of the imperial envoys will stay in the Dingxi camp, and the [-] Imperial Guards sent by His Majesty to protect me will also stay. They can play some role if necessary. Qi Xin, once war breaks out , the pressure on your shoulders will be great, and Zhang Qingbai is not easy to deal with in this desperate situation, but I hope Dingxi Daying can do everything possible to protect it."

Qi Xin cupped his hands and said: "Please rest assured, Lord Hou, the last general will never take a step back even if he dies in battle."

He knew that when Gu Liang left the capital, besides his own guards and a part of the imperial army, there were [-] cavalry led by Gu Mang himself.

The cavalry did not come to the Dingxi Camp.

He didn't ask what Gu Liang's plan was, he just needed to do his duty well.

The sun gradually slanted to the west, and everyone rode horses eastward, embarking on the journey back to Dingxi Camp.

……

On the fifteenth day of the first lunar month, a sudden news exploded in the sky in the west of Daliang like a thunderstorm.

Emperor Xuanwu of the Western Wu Dynasty assembled a large army, including 25 cavalry and [-] infantry, including Anyang dragon cavalry. He was called an army of one million.

General Zhang Qingbai of Zhennan led the South Route Army with [-] cavalry and [-] infantry, and went straight to the three military strongholds that served as barriers outside the Dingxi Camp.

The border is urgent!
The emergency military report was quickly sent to Kyoto by various methods such as eight hundred li fast horses and flying pigeons.

At this time, Marquis Guangping of Daliang and Gu Liang of Zuo Jun Ji, under the escort of a cavalry, issued military orders in the name of the imperial envoy and the temporary commander of the Western Army, ordering the defenders from all over the country to stand in line, while crossing Lingzhou from south to north. .

Under the melting moonlight, this team of more than [-] people rested temporarily on the straight road.

Gu Liang sat on the ground, consuming fresh water and dry food, and staring at the north.

Gu Mang and Gu Fan stood beside him, their eyes could not hide their worry, after all, their father was no longer the Gu Yan Wang who could stop the children from crying at night in the Southern Zhou Dynasty, but an old man over fifty years old.

After a while, Gu Liang stood up and said calmly: "Let the soldiers cheer up, we must arrive at Xingyang City within two days."

"Follow the order!"

More than [-] riders started on the road again, rushing northward under the moonlight.

(End of this chapter)