Invincible son

Chapter 399 398 [Torrent] ([-])
Creek cottage.

Because the geographical location is very dangerous, there are 6000 troops stationed here, the largest number of troops in the eleven military villages.In contrast, the strategic position of Jiming Village on the southern line is equally important, but there are only more than 2000 people stationed there. If Pei Yue hadn't been lured by military merits and forced himself to be an imperial envoy, Wuwei Hou Ningzhong would still be reluctant to support a single soldier.

Although Tang Youzhi, Marquis of Jining, was short of troops, he still managed to get 2000 people to support Xishanzhai after the appearance of Xie Lin's army. It can be seen that he is much better than Ning Zhong.

The 6000 people in the village are led by the guard Ding Yuan. At this moment, he is standing behind the wall, observing the movement of the Wu army in the southwest.

It has been thirteen days since Liupi village was destroyed, and Xie Lin sent his army to besiege Xishan village.

During this period of time, the Wu army launched a total of six battles against the city. Except for the one that almost broke through the west gate the day before yesterday, the other five times did not achieve anything.In addition to Ding Yuan's command and the adequate preparations of the soldiers in the village, another important reason was that after the fall of Liupi Village, a cavalry force of more than [-] men was chased by the Western Wu cavalry, and then retreated into the Xishan Village.

Gu Mang is the commander of this cavalry, standing beside Ding Yuan at this moment.

"Brother Gu, Master Hou is getting closer and closer to us." Ding Yuan said solemnly.

Although Gu Mang was ranked third among his brothers, he had the most stable temperament, even calmer than his elder brother. Therefore, after being bitten by the cavalry of Western Wu, he did not turn around to fight to the death or fled back to the Longbow camp in embarrassment. After analyzing the situation, he decisively chose to withdraw to Xishan Village.In this way, he can not only keep the cavalry in his hands, but also help Xishan village to stabilize its defense line.

After hearing Ding Yuan's words, Gu Mang frowned slightly, and asked hesitantly, "What is the deep meaning behind this move by Master Hou?"

Although Western Wu's iron cavalry was tyrannical in field battles, it was a bit inferior to attacking the city and pulling out the village. The majestic Seven Route Army could only take down one Liupi Village in the end, which can be seen from the fact that Xie Lin personally supervised the battle.Under such circumstances, Xishanzhai has over ten thousand troops, and sufficient food, grass and military equipment. If it is determined to stick to it, it can last for at least three months.

The main force of the Longbow Army camped on the east side of Xishanzhai, supporting each other with horns. This was an extremely safe and mature strategy.However, since three days ago, the main force of the Longbow Army has been approaching westward, as if they wanted to fight Xie Lin, which puzzled Ding Yuan and Gu Mang in the village.

Not to mention the disparity in combat power between cavalry and infantry in field battles, the disparity in troop strength alone is a very grim reality.

Today, near Xishan Village, Daliang's total force is around 5000, including 1000 in the village and more than [-] of the main force.

The Western Wu army has a larger number. According to the estimation of the two men during this period, there are at least [-] infantry and [-] cavalry.

Even though the surrounding battlefields are now under the control of Western Wu rangers, it has become very difficult for Liang Jun to investigate and deliver news, but Gu Mang does not believe that Tang Youzhi can't even figure out the most basic troop status.

Faced with Gu Mang's question, Ding Yuan slowly shook his head and said, "Hou Ye's thoughts are hard to guess, could it be that reinforcements have arrived?"

He really couldn't figure it out, without the support of reinforcements, how could Tang Youzhi take the initiative to seek a decisive battle with Xie Lin?
Gu Mang was born in the Marquis's Mansion, and has information channels that ordinary generals cannot get involved in. He is very clear about the situation in Kyoto and the border, so he denied it: "It is not easy for the Beijing army to defend the capital, and it is not easy to extract the North Camp, and it is impossible to mobilize The West Camp and the South Camp. As for the southern frontier army, at this time, it is obvious that the Southern Zhou Dynasty must take advantage of the fire to loot, and the road is far away, and there is no rescue in a hurry. The North Camp is now fighting on the southern front, and it is estimated that it will fight against Zhang Qingbai's army. Calculate it Forget it, there will be no more reinforcements on the entire northern front."

Ding Yuan said with a worried look on his face: "Since that's the case, why did Lord Hou take the initiative to march?"

Gu Mang pondered for a moment, then suddenly raised his eyebrows and said, "Zang Fengwei!"

Ding Yuan also heard him talk about the emperor's personal guard during this period of time. He knew that he had a close relationship with that Pei Qin envoy, so it was not easy to question him directly like Yang Yingji. He just thought about it and said, "Zang Fengwei Counting 1 people at full battle, it seems that this can't change the situation of the battle, right?"

Gu Mang was silent, and he said after a while: "Master Hou has always used his troops safely. If he hadn't been at least [-]% sure, he would never have made such an aggressive move. Brother Ding, I have thought over and over again. You can't be trapped in the village."

Ding Yuan was slightly startled, looking at the dancing flames in Gu Mang's eyes, hesitantly said: "Brother Gu, are you going out to fight?"

Gu Mang cupped his hands and said: "Master Hou handed over half of the cavalry to me. He stayed in the village for the sake of the overall situation. Now that the situation has changed, how can he be timid and afraid of fighting? But please rest assured, Brother Ding, Gu will never act recklessly. Fan is only to cover the main force of the army and attract the attention of the Western Wu cavalry, even if they cannot win, they will definitely be able to protect themselves."

The two are equal in military rank, not to mention that Gu Mang is Tang Youzhi's favorite general, Ding Yuan naturally cannot control him.

Hearing the other party's sincere and solemn words at this moment, Ding Yuan said with emotion: "Brother Gu is so courageous, he is too stupid."

Gu Mang smiled and said: "Brother Ding, why should you be humble? You have done a great job in guarding the Xi village. Don't gossip, leave!"

"Take care of yourself!"

"Take care of yourself!"

Ding Yuan personally sent Gu Mang to the bottom of the city, and then watched him lead the cavalry who had completed formation to leave from the east gate. Color emerges from the face.

He really wanted to ask Marquis Ning, this is the march that will determine the outcome of the battle on the northern front, is there any reinforcements?Where did the reinforcements come from?

On this vast Gaoyang Plain, Ding Yuan and Gu Mang were obviously not the only ones who had such doubts. In the Wu army camp tens of miles away, Xie Lin's tent was also full of such doubts.

The staff, advisors, and military counselors all frowned, but they only dared to make eye contact, and no one whispered.

Zhendong General Xie Lin stood next to the sand table, and all the troops of the Liang Army were marked on it, even including the cavalry that suddenly appeared, without any omission.

"Report! General! A cavalry force came out from the east gate of Xishan Village, and has not gone far away, staying between Xishan Village and the main force of the Liang army."

The orderly knelt on one knee and said loudly.

Xie Lin waved his hand, signaling to step back, and the brows that could not be stretched became more and more wrinkled.

After the messenger left, the big tent fell into dead silence again.

Xie Lin had already figured out the troop deployment of the Longbow Battalion, and knew that the cavalry was led by a young general named Gu Mang, but now he couldn't see Tang Youzhi's intentions more and more.

Really want to rely on more than 4 people and the elite of Wu to fight to the death outside Xishanzhai?

"General, this subordinate suddenly thought of a possibility, but felt that it was too absurd, so I dare not..."

A gentle voice suddenly broke the silence in the handsome tent.

(End of this chapter)