Jiuxi

Chapter 245 243 [Wave]

While the Huaizhou Army and the Yan Army on Dongyang Road were in a stalemate, the Jingzhou Army also launched a series of offensives on Moyang Road in Beiyan.

Unlike Li Shouzhen's miscalculation and consecutive defeats, General Niu Cunjie of Moyang Road, as the most valued rising star in the Yan military in the past ten years, showed very experienced commanding abilities in border wars.

He divided the entire Moyang Road defense line into three sections plus one city. Each section of the defense line had a heavily guarded core point, namely Yanwu City on the west line, Baima Pass on the middle line south of the capital Yongqiu City, and the east line on the east line. Shiquan City, the last city is Xinchang City in the northeast that controls the troop dispatch route of Panlong Pass.

Each section of the defense line has a strict defense system, and Niu Cunjie has unswervingly implemented the policy of strengthening the wall and clearing the country during the past six months, making it difficult for the Jingzhou Army to find gaps, so the Yan Army defended very solidly.

For more than half a month, four battles broke out on the border. So far, Moyang Road has not lost a city or a place.

Faced with this kind of defense that was like a copper wall and an iron wall, the Jingzhou Army did not show any impatience. The elites of each unit entered predetermined positions one after another according to the arrangements of the Governor's Mansion, and then methodically searched for gaps in the enemy's defense line, striving to cut off the communication between the enemy's units. contact.

Perhaps Niu Cunjie's strategic literacy is higher than that of Li Shouzhen, but judging from the reaction of the Jingzhou Army, the Commander-in-Chief Li Tianrun did not intend to advance as quickly as the Huaizhou Army from the beginning, but rolled out across the board from point to area. , suppressing the 80,000 Yan troops on Moyang Road on the long border.

Feiyu Camp is now the absolute king on the battlefield. This long-honed elite cavalry has expanded to 8,000 people. After the war broke out, it was divided into six squads and assisted the Jingzhou Army in completing the early battlefield construction on various battlefields. , mainly to force the Yan army to stay in the city pass, and at the same time to kill the scouts sent by the opponent.

On a cold winter afternoon, hundreds of cavalry returned to Mengshan City from the north. This was where the Jingzhou Army won the great victory over Mengshan. Now it serves as the temporary residence of the Jingzhou Governor's Mansion, making it convenient for Li Tianrun to command the actions of various armies nearby.

Li Bingxue, wearing military uniform and with a cold face, rode her horse all the way to the Governor's Mansion, and then rushed straight to the back house.

As soon as she walked to the main hall corridor, she heard her father's calm voice coming from inside.

"Among the generals of the Pseudo-Yan Dynasty, Pang Shigu and I have met several times in the past. He is good at power and career planning, and has mediocre attainments in the art of war. Now that he is in a high position, he cherishes his life even more. He was so good at that time. Even the slightest bit of vigor has disappeared. Most of Chen Xiaokuan, Zhang Junsi and Li Shouzhen are similar. They can lead an army of 10,000, but it is difficult to hold a general position. The Pseudo-Yan Dynasty is also helpless about this, because there are truly talented generals. , has long been attracted by Jing Chao."

"So in the opinion of the Grand Governor, how capable is Niu Cunjie? When I look at him at the end of the day, he can be said to be relaxed and in line with the rules."

"Niu Shen Festival——"

Li Tianrun's voice stopped suddenly, and he looked up at the young female general who walked into the hall, with a friendly smile on his face.

There were several generals in the hall, such as Huo Zhen, Fan Wending, Xu Gui and others. When they saw Li Bingxue walking in with a frosty face, they couldn't help but shrink back with guilty conscience.

Li Tianrun's condition is kept strictly confidential, but the confidants and generals in the hall are all aware of it. Moreover, before Li Bingxue went north, he warned everyone that unless there was a particularly urgent military situation, the governor must be able to nurse himself back to health and stay away from ordinary matters. Nagging.

Now that they are chatting with Li Tianrun about chores, you can imagine how Li Bingxue will feel.

However, when Li Bingxue came closer, she saw Li Tianrun's face clearly, and remembered that his voice was quite impressive. The frost on his face instantly dissipated, and she asked with concern: "Is your handsome father's health well?"

"It's much better." Li Tianrun nodded, pointed to the chair next to him and said, "Sit down and listen together. You're back just in time, I don't need to repeat it again."

"Yes, father."

Li Bingxue couldn't hide her joy. Although she was a little confused, she didn't ask in a hurry at this time.

She looked at her father carefully. Compared to the old and frail man some time ago, when old illnesses recurred and new ones were added, he looked much better now, and his face finally had a rosy color.

Li Bingxue didn't know what happened during the more than half a month she left, but she was naturally very happy to see her father's condition improve. Her uneasiness and fear temporarily disappeared, and she listened calmly to his story.

"Going back to the previous question, Niu Cunjie can barely be regarded as an outlier among the pseudo-Yan generals. This does not mean that he is good at conquering and using troops like a god, but it means that he is very meticulous and does not get into trouble, and is good at adjusting his mistakes in time. To use a relatively apt description, he is like a piece of dog-skin plaster, which is very difficult to get rid of after applying it.”

Li Tianrun's description was very vivid, and all the generals laughed.

After the laughter stopped, Huo Zhen asked thoughtfully: "Grand Governor, since Niu Cunjie is good at this kind of stalking positional warfare, does the strategy adopted by our army need to be changed now? The general is not questioning the Grand Governor. , I just hope that a breakthrough can be opened as soon as possible.”

He put forward his opinion somewhat straightforwardly, and all the generals in the hall, including Li Bingxue, looked normal and did not feel that he was violating the majesty of the Grand Governor.

This is a fine atmosphere formed by the Jingzhou Dudu Mansion over more than ten years, and it is also the result of Li Tianrun's efforts to cultivate it. Before he announces the final decision, anyone can express their opinion, whether it is right or wrong and whether it is reasonable or not. This means that those who know everything and speak up are not guilty.

Li Tianrun smiled and said, "Haven't you already made changes?"

After hearing the words, all the generals fell into deep thought. Li Tianrun's words have a deeper meaning and involve the overall strategy of the Jingzhou Army. However, each of them is only responsible for a part of the area and cannot make a comprehensive judgment on the overall situation.

After a while, Li Tianrun continued: "The style of the Jingzhou Army has always been famous for its bravery and courage. Last year you showed this to General Yan. In just one month, you swept through six cities in Jiangbei. Now I want you to suppress them. The progress is to besiege but not attack, and this is where the change occurs. The reason for this is because as I mentioned just now, Niu Cunjie is an enemy who is very good at adjusting."

Fan Wending pondered: "The Governor is saying that if our army continues to follow last year's strategy and choose one or two main attack directions, Niu Cunjie will immediately make adjustments to at least ensure the thickness of the defense line in some areas. He cannot use troops. He is quite rigid and has strong control over his subordinates, so he can do this."

Huo Zhen took advantage of the situation and answered: "So the Governor asked our army to spread out across the board, just to force Niu Cunjie to spread all his troops evenly on the defense line and not give him a chance to mobilize calmly. From another perspective, our army The attacking side takes the initiative, and the Yan army is passive on the defensive side. If it does not have enough mobile troops, the defense line will inevitably affect the whole body."

Li Tianrun smiled and nodded, coughed twice, and then turned his head to signal Li Bingxue not to worry.

After the generals finished their discussion, Li Tianrun said: "The two armies have been in a stalemate for a while. I think Niu Cunjie is ready for a deadly battle on all fronts, so our army will use thunder to open a breakthrough. Huo Zhen, Fan Wending, you two Immediately return to the base, lead the army to the northeast of Yanwucheng within three days, eat the 5,000 soldiers and horses in the two auxiliary cities, and then turn around and cooperate with the Linpu army to capture Yanwucheng."

The two tiger generals immediately stood up and responded.

Li Tianrun added: "This battle must hurt Niu Cunjie and force him to ask for help from Heluo City."

"The last general takes orders!"

"Let's all go, follow-up actions will be carried out in accordance with military orders."

After the generals retreated, Li Bingxue looked at Li Tianrun's face and said with concern: "Dad, do you want to rest for a while?"

Li Tianrun shook his head and said: "No, I know you have some doubts in your heart. In fact, this matter is very simple, but as a father, I never expected such a change."

Li Bingxue knew what he was referring to. Thinking that her father's health would not get better inexplicably, she asked, "Dad, could it be that the imperial doctor was sent from the capital?"

"It has nothing to do with the capital. Your Majesty doesn't know about my condition now."

Li Tianrun stood up and said, "I will take you to meet someone."

Li Bingxue nodded curiously, and the father and daughter left the main hall and went to the east wing, where they saw an old man playing with the decoction stove.

"Why does the old miracle doctor need to do it himself? Just let the maids in the mansion do the work."

Li Tianrun said with a smile.

The old man shook his head and said: "The governor's condition needs to be carefully treated. Although the golden needle skills of the two doctors earlier are wonderful, they are still not as good as Lao Chan's recipe. The temperature of taking the medicine is extremely important, and Lao Chan really doesn't trust others - eh, This should be Miss Li, right?"

Li Bingxue looked at this kind-faced old man and felt as if he had seen him somewhere before.

Li Tianrun introduced: "Bingxue, this is the old miracle doctor Xue, who is from Guangling, Huaizhou. The current Taiyuan Hospital is his senior brother. The old miracle doctor Xue is indifferent to fame and fortune, and his medical skills are not weaker than those of the Taiyuan Hospital."

He then said to Xue Huaiyi: "Old miracle doctor, she is my eldest daughter Li Bingxue, who is now the captain of Feiyu Camp."

Xue Huaiyi looked solemn and bowed his hands: "The people of Guangling City would like to thank Captain Li for their support from thousands of miles away."

Li Bingxue quickly turned aside and said, "How dare I, this junior, accept such a great gift?"

Xue Huaiyi smiled and said: "Of course I can bear it. Lieutenant Li may not know that that day you led the Feiyuying cavalry outside Guangling City and cooperated with the defenders to defeat the enemy. I stood on the top of the city and witnessed the whole process. In the past, I have I heard that there was a young female general in the Jingzhou Governor’s Mansion who was very handsome and dressed in pink. I admired her even more when I saw her that day."

Li Bingxue lowered her head and said, "This is the responsibility of this junior."

When Li Tianrun saw this, he said, "Bingxue, the reason why old miracle doctor Xue is here is because that kid Lu Chen specially asked him to treat me."

As soon as the words hit his ears, it was as if a breeze suddenly blew into Li Bingxue's heart.

Making ripples in circles.

(End of this chapter)