Han Shizu

Chapter 645
The next day, it was not until the hour of the sun that the large troops of the Han army came to Jushui.The first to come was Liu Guangyi, the general of the Wujie Army.

After the recovery of Qin Feng, the Han army carried out a major adjustment and rest.During the great war, the three imperial guards, Longqi, Xingjie, and Neidianzhi, were the main force. The soldiers served their missions. Although they gained a lot, there were also many casualties, lost, and scattered.

Although the upper-level generals like Gao Huaide, Wang Quanbin, Shi Shouxin, etc., still have high fighting spirit, they are still suppressed by Xiang Xun and use their divisions to rest.The direct army of the Inner Hall was stationed in Fengzhou to ensure the supply of post roads; the Longqi army was stationed in Chengzhou as a backup; the Xingjie army was stationed in Jiezhou to train for Minzhou; The captured Shu army.

Therefore, there were only 2 soldiers of the Han army who followed Xiangxun to conquer Hanzhong this time, and they believed that the southwestern frontier army was the main force.When Wang Jing's army attacked Qinzhou, there were not many fierce battles and little damage, so the Wujie army was transferred to the south to join the battle.

At the Jushui Ferry, Han soldiers and civilian husbands cut wood and bundled rafts together, and rebuilt the pontoon bridge on the basis of the burned pontoon beams.Many folks set up floating on wooden rafts and small oars, and they rarely suffered from the cold water.A Han army stood on the east bank in a defensive position to prevent the Shu army from attacking.

When Xiang Xun arrived and ordered the battalions of the army to rest, the first thing he did was go to the ferry to check the situation.Murong Chengtai was by his side, reporting the situation to him.

"This morning, the general will send people in advance to cut bamboo and wood in preparation for the construction of the floating beam. General Liu Guangyi arrived and made a detour from the shallow and narrow upstream to protect the construction of the floating beam. When the Shu army attacked, we saw our army strictly Be prepared, dare not attack, and retreat back to the west city." Pointing to the floating beam that has already crossed the river, Murong Chengtai said: "According to the current progress, the floating beam can be completed in another hour, and the army can calmly pass through the frustrating beam. water!"

"Maybe it is possible to accept the passage of the luggage?" Xiang Xun asked after trying it on the bridge himself.

"Already tried it, no problem!"

"Good job!" Xiang Xun stepped up himself, stepped on it vigorously, as if he could test its strength, raised his hand and pointed to Xi County: "How is the enemy situation in the city?"

Murong Chengtai replied: "The last general sent people to sneak across the other side and caught the enemy post. After interrogation, I learned from his mouth that during the few days when our army attacked Xingzhou, the Shu army overhauled the city defenses and stockpiled food and equipment. The chief general Li Tinggui It is said that our army will be hindered, and we want to live and die with Xixian County!
In addition, there are about [-] soldiers in the West City at this time. Except for the [-] Nanzheng and Shu Forbidden Army, the rest are either defeated soldiers or newly recruited young men, and there are quite a few young men!

The strange thing is that the last general ordered people to go to Dingjun Mountain to check, but there was no Shu army stationed there! "

"The exploration is quite careful!" Xiang Xun described it more relaxedly, and praised Murong Chengtai.

After being praised by Xiang Xun, Murong Chengtai was a little overjoyed, he chuckled, and said: "If you win the Dingjun Mountain, you will win Hanzhong. If the Shu army does not set up a stronghold, after crossing the river, the general will eventually lead the army to station there!"

Hearing what he said, Xiang Xun immediately shook his head and said: "Dingjun Mountain is ten miles away from the west city. If the enemy's post is true, the Shu army is stationed regardless of the army. It is because their army is uneven, and their combat power is worrying. I am afraid that I will defeat them one by one. The enemy is neither Why divide our troops to occupy that useless land."

With such an explanation, Murong Chengtai was thoughtful, and complimented with a smile: "The last general sticks to the past, and he is handsome and predicts the enemy first. I really admire it!"

He smiled faintly, and told Xiang Xun: "Send more people to cross the river and set up camp. This commander wants to see how confident Li Tinggui is in stopping me from moving forward!"

"Yes!"

Following the commander's order, the speed of erecting the pontoon bridge was indeed increased a lot. When the sun was setting on the western mountain, the two thousand horse troops accompanying the army crossed the river first, and then spread out and galloped in the depressions and wilderness outside the west city to support and monitor.

After that, the army, auxiliary soldiers, civilian husbands, food and ordnance crossed the river one after another.The giant logs and tents that had been prepared for a long time were quickly set up on the selected flat ground, and there was no seat in the camp, and they headed towards the west city.

"We need more people here!"

"This needs to be reinforced!"

"Prepare more arrows in the city!"

"Scatter more barbed wire in the city!"

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"Let me move swiftly. The Han army has arrived and the attack is imminent. We don't have much time left to prepare!" Looking at the movement of the Han army, the atmosphere in the city became increasingly tense. Li Tinggui personally went to the city to inspect, The layout is adjusted, the speech speed is extremely fast, and the attitude is strict.

She looked like she was suffering from lack of sleep, her eye sockets were sunken, and the whites of her pupils were bloodshot.The setting sun was low, and the little sunshine shining on the body made people feel a little warmth.

Li Tinggui looked at the soldiers of the Shu army in the upper and lower walls of the city. Driven by him, the morale recovered somewhat, but it was far from high, more of a kind of numbness.Especially the soldiers who retired from Cheng and Feng have long been used to being defeated. At most, they will lose again and retreat again.

Of course Li Tinggui was unwilling to use such demoralized soldiers. However, given the reality, it was impossible for him to put the newly recruited Ding Zhuang at the forefront, and those people were even more unreliable.

In fact, in terms of ambition, how much Li Tinggui himself has left is also debatable.When the Han army set up the floating beams, some generals asked for instructions whether to send troops to attack and harass, which would spoil their progress.

Rejected by Li Tinggui, even though there were not many Liu Guangyi's troops wading around the beach to the east bank, they still refused to move lightly.Perhaps in Li Tinggui's subconscious mind, he didn't dare to take risks in field battles with the Han army.Without the support of the city, he didn't think he could defeat the Han army.

The news from Chengdu has already come, and the results of his disposal and the arrangements for the north have also come out. Li Tinggui was moved by his demotion and retained, and it was very suitable for him.

In fact, Li Tinggui really didn't have the confidence to defend Xixian County. He just wanted to delay and hinder the progress of the Han army, and buy time for Nanzheng, Lizhou, Jianmen and other places.However, in the specific implementation, there is always a feeling of being unable to do what one wants, and the ability is not enough
Even at this time, Li Tinggui had no hope that the Shu army could hold Hanzhong.According to Chengdu's military deployment, it is intended to consolidate the defense from Jiange to Chengdu, and then to Hanzhong.

He guarded Xi County to buy time for Nanzheng, but the Shu court planned to use Hanzhong to buy time for Shuzhong.However, if Hanzhong is lost, how long can Shuzhong be preserved?Li Tinggui was just thinking about these things, and now he only had one mind, fighting the Han army for the last time, serving the country with death.

"My lord, you haven't rested for a long time, let's go down to the city and take a nap!" Seeing that Li Tinggui stayed in Xiguan City for less than half an hour, the pro-school beside him couldn't help but persuade him.

The sound of persuasion brought Li Tinggui back to his senses, the coldness of the city wall almost made his hands and feet numb.

Seeing that Li Tinggui didn't speak for a while, the pro-school said again: "If you are exhausted and the Han army comes to attack, who will lead us to resist?"

Perhaps it was this sentence that touched Li Tinggui, and finally sighed softly and ordered: "I won't go back to the Yamen, fetch my quilt, and rest in the city for a while!"

"Yes!"

"Han Qi is here!" Just as he was about to leave, the sentry on the Guanlou suddenly shouted, and the tense voice made all the guards startled.

Li Tinggui also cheered up, and quickly climbed up the Guanlou with three steps and two steps, holding the barriers and looking out.To the west, under the setting sun, a group of Han cavalry came galloping lightly from far to near. They were so far apart that they could not be seen clearly, but the guards in the middle were obviously generals of the Han army.

"Why are you panicking, but the Han army sentry cavalry!" Sensing the tension of the guards on the city, Li Tinggui yelled and cursed, and the atmosphere eased.

"Du Shuai, I will take a team of horse guards to explore the city. Is it too risky? If the Shu army comes out of the city and attacks." Xiang Xun came with General Wang Renshan.

Xiang Xun replied: "When you attacked Huangniu village, didn't you also dive outside the village to observe?"

"When the commander-in-chief is a member of the three armies, if he doesn't stand under a dangerous city, how can he be compared with the last general!" Wang Renshan shook his head.

Xiang Xun smiled: "Let's take a look in advance, and decide on a plan to break the city. The Shu army has become a fearful army, let alone whether it dares to leave the city, but if it comes out, can't we leave?"

Just like that, the iron cavalry approached the city gate with confident and calm steps, and reined in the two arrows away, a little rampantly, observing the city defense under the watchful eyes of the Shu army on the city.

Looking at the obvious traces of repairs everywhere in the city gate, Xiang Xun's expression gradually became serious, with a deep look between his brows.

Two newly built Yangjiao cities; a trench about three feet wide, filled with water, whose depth is unknown; thickened and elevated walls, with tight guard posts; and high piles of visible arrows, guns, crossbows, and stones
In the city, Li Tinggui furrowed his brows when he saw the Han cavalry as freehand and fearless as they were patrolling their own city.A general from Nanzheng couldn't help but said: "My lord, the Han army is too rampant and treats me like nothing. They are only a few dozen horsemen, and the last general is willing to lead the horse army to attack. Zhihan will offer it in the future. In the west city, There was still a cavalry force of [-] pawns left.

After hesitating for a long time, Li Tinggui couldn't bear such humiliation. He clenched his fists tightly and gritted his teeth and said, "Open the door and attack! Remember, it's best to kill the ones that can be killed, and you can chase them. Don't chase deeply. Be careful of the Han army's tricks and ambushes!"

Li Tinggui's arrangement was cautious.

"Yes!"

Xiang Xun and his party under the city looked around twice, and finally saw the reaction of the Shu army.The suspension bridge fell, the gates of the city opened wide, and Shu Qi stood out.

"Let's go!" Xiang Xun was very straightforward. He turned his horse's head and led the people back to the camp. He also paid attention to the pursuit of the Shu cavalry, and did not forget to tell Wang Renshan: "Hang the Shu army, and send someone to gallop back to inform Ma Renyu, if the Shu army pursues deeply, we will annihilate this Shu cavalry!"

(End of this chapter)