The Summoning of the Troubled Times at the End of the Sui Dynasty

Chapter 241 Trident Ridge, True Intent
Lingling County

It only said that the Jingzhou army was under the order of Gao Qi to retreat three houses.

Soon he withdrew from the territory of Guiyang and entered Lingling County.

This place in Lingling County can be said to be a treasure land of geomantic omen, although it has not yet been developed.

But in the Lingling District of Yongzhou in later generations, it can be said to be very rich.

In fact, the reason is that the Xiang River that flows through Changsha almost runs through Lingling.

This has led to the fertile land here, as long as it can be developed, it will definitely become one of the strong granaries.

In Wu County, Lingling County, there is a mountain named Sancha Ridge.

It is said to be a mountain, but it is actually called a watershed.

Because the Xiangshui River just divides the Sancha Ridge into two.

On the left is a plain area, which is affected by the Xiang River all the year round, so the land is fertile.

The right side is affected by the terrain, which is a mountain range, and because the mountain is too steep, the Xiang River cannot flow through it.

Therefore, under the mountains, a large amount of water is stored.

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Today, the heavily armed Jingzhou Army has suspended its march here.

As for why the Jingzhou Army stopped returning north here.

Because the end point of retreat is here!

Sancha Ridge was the place where Guo Jia and Fang Xuanling surveyed carefully when the main force of the Jingzhou Army went south.

And this time, it will also make an outstanding contribution to the complete annihilation of the Taiping Army.

On the same day, when Gao Qi proposed a plan to wipe out the Taiping Army.

For a while, Guo Jia and Fang Xuanling were also greatly impacted.

In the end, but in an instant, Guo Jia and Fang Xuanling thought of the terrain here.

Then he designed to Gao Qi, rationally using the terrain here, and wiped out the Taiping Army is no problem.

That's why Gao Qi made an appointment to fight the Taiping Army, and if he lost, he would bet that he would 'stay away'.

In the end, Gao Qi even pretended to be defiant, and faced the Taiping Army with an arrogant attitude.

In fact, this series of actions is the joint plan of Gao Qi and Fang Xuanling.

The real purpose is to let Feng Yunshan dispel his inner worries and suspicions and march forward boldly.

As we all know, the Art of War says: Those who make good use of soldiers will be the most expensive soldiers!
Because, only when the enemy has not reacted can the greatest results be obtained.

Therefore, in the march of the army, there is a reason why soldiers are expensive and fast.

In the end, after the evolution of the past dynasties, as long as he is a general who is good at using troops, he will definitely aim to march quickly.

However, according to Yue Fei's dictation, Southern King Feng Yunshan set out from Xiping County, Jiaozhou, and marched into Guiyang.

Originally, Yue Fei had already shrunk his line of defense and tried his best to defend Chen County, the capital of Guiyang.

However, Southern King Feng Yunshan still marched slowly, starting to win people's hearts in one county and one place.

From this, it can also be seen that Feng Yunshan is actually not suitable for commanding troops, and governance is his strong point.

But it can also be seen that Southern King Feng Yunshan is indeed very cautious.

A calm character generally plays steadily and is not easy to be fooled.

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The reason why they chose Sancha Ridge to ambush the Taiping Army was not just an ambush.

Thanks to the unique location, Guo Jia and Fang Xuanling's final plan was to use the power of nature to destroy the Taiping Army.

Thus establishing the absolute control of our army in the Jingnan area in one fell swoop.

It should be noted that the Taiping army is now divided into two groups, one is west of Lingnan, and the goal is to capture Jingzhou.

On the other hand, Hong Xiuquan's main force, the Taiping Army, occupied Yangzhou entirely.

Therefore, if Gao Qi can wipe out Feng Yunshan's troops in one go this time.

At that time, how big the blow to the Taiping Army will be.

As long as this move is realized, the Taiping Army will no longer pose a threat to Jingzhou.

Because what Hong Xiuquan has always advocated is to completely occupy Yangzhou, and then use Jinling as the capital to seize half of the south of the Yangtze River.

This proposition was also endorsed by Taiping generals Yang Xiuqing, King of the East, Wei Changhui, King of the North, and Shi Dakai, King of the Wings.

On the front line of Jingzhou, only Xiao Chaogui supported the strategy of Southern King Feng Yunshan occupying Jingzhou completely and taking Bashu from the west.

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Therefore, as long as Feng Yunshan is killed in this battle, Jingzhou will not be threatened by the Taiping Army from now on.

The reason why Gao Qi is so familiar with the internal decision-making of the Taiping Army is so well known.

This is also an Anbu organization built entirely by Wang Xuance.

Although the shadow forces have only been established for a few years, they can benefit from Wang Xuance's superb commander and the connections among businessmen.

Today's shadow forces are no longer what they used to be!
Whether it is up to the Temple of the Son of Heaven or down to the princes of various places, almost all of them have penetrated into every hole, and they have placed internal responses.

And the secret decision of the Taiping Army was spread out from insiders who were placed in the Taiping Heavenly Kingdom.

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After a careful arrangement, Gao Qi can be said to have set up an ambush like a net in the Sanchaling area.

However, after finishing the arrangement, Gao Qi suddenly thought of a serious question.

"Xuanling, our army has already set up an ambush circle like a net here."

"As long as the Taiping Army comes here, this general will definitely be able to wipe them out."

"Just, the key point, what if the Taiping Army doesn't pass through here?"

"You know, the west of Lingling can directly cross the Xiangshui River and go straight to Changsha."

"Although there is a detour there, the road is relatively wide and flat. Feng Yunshan, who is cautious, most likely chooses there."

"At that time, our army will not only be busy here for nothing, I am afraid that Changsha will still be in crisis."

Hearing Gao Qi's analysis, Fang Xuanling couldn't help but nodded in relief.

Said Gao Qi's style is very much appreciated by Fang Xuanling.

After all, as a monarch, it is necessary to rely on counselors, but not completely.

Appropriately having one's own opinions or thoughts and decisions is the quality of a hero.

Hearing this, Fang Xuanling didn't answer, but smiled and pointed in Jia Xu's direction, and said slowly: "General, Mr. Wen He is calm, I'm afraid he already has a clever plan!"

For a moment, Gao Qi also followed the direction of Fang Xuanling's finger and glanced over.

Sure enough, I saw Jia Xu standing at the end, silent, as if nothing happened, as if he didn't exist.

Since Jia Xu took refuge in Gao Qi, except for Gao Qi personally asking advice, he hardly spoke at other times.

In the blink of an eye, Gao Qi thought for a while and came up with an idea.

"Jia Wenhe, since you are so calm and composed now, you must have a clever plan in your chest."

"Then how to make the Taiping Army go through this place according to our army's plan this time, I will leave it to you!"

For a while, Gao Qi didn't want to integrate Jia Xu into his team either.

Immediately, he asked Jia Xu for advice.

Hearing this, Jia Xu couldn't help but look up at Gao Qi.

Immediately, with a bitter sigh, he said helplessly, "Since you all have ideas, why do you want to say them?"

Afterwards, Jia Xu first bowed his hands to Gao Qi, and then said, "General, it's actually very easy for the Taiping Army to pass through here."

"Just order an army..."

(End of this chapter)