Chapter 691 How to Defeat Jiang Qingzhi
As soon as Jiang Qingzhi arrived in Datong, he forced the enemy to retreat, and then humiliated the provincial governor Huang Mao in public, thus venting the anger of the Datong defenders.
In the general's mansion, Jiang Qingzhi sat at the top, and the generals looked at him enthusiastically.
"I came here on horseback because I want to get the news as soon as possible so that I can respond. General Zhang, please tell us!"
Zhang Da said: "The enemy has been patrolling around Datong for a while, blocking our scouts. It was not until today that the enemy cavalry approached Datong."
It was very concise, but Jiang Qingzhi got the information he wanted from it.
"Judging from the enemy's tactics today, he intends to use the cavalry as bait and then launch a surprise attack on Datong with his main force."
A civil servant said: "General Zhang is reckless."
This is a post-war summary, not a dictatorship... Several civil servants looked at Jiang Qingzhi, waiting for this tycoon to defend his lackey.
Zhang Da's eyes were dim.
Jiang Qingzhi said calmly: "Back then, a few hundred enemy troops were enough to silence the defenders. Today, facing five thousand enemy troops, the defenders of Datong dared to face the enemy directly and draw their swords. This courage and decisiveness make me admire it."
"But what would happen today if the Lord hadn't come?" the civil servant said with a smile.
"Both sides will suffer losses." Jiang Qingzhi looked at the civil servant coldly, "Why, do you hope for defeat?"
The civil servant laughed and said, "I naturally hope for a great victory."
"Then why are you laughing so happily?" Jiang Qingzhi suddenly stood up, and the civil servant stepped back instantly, saying subconsciously: "I dare not!"
Uh!
Jiang Qingzhi hasn't come yet!
You actually shrunk your eggs.
Huang Mao couldn't help but sigh, feeling that he had too many stupid teammates.
Jiang Qingzhi said contemptuously: "When I arrived, the defenders were fighting with the enemy and had the upper hand. There were still infantry in the city, and the infantry lined up to block the main force of the enemy, and the superior cavalry besieged the enemy cavalry... Do you know what this is?"
"War of attrition!" Jiang Qingzhi opened his mouth, and the generals immediately focused their attention.
The small class has begun...
"This kind of war of attrition is all about morale and the will of the generals." Jiang Qingzhi couldn't help but smile when he saw someone took out a pen and paper. "The higher the morale, the longer they can hold out. Our Datong defenders have the advantage in manpower, and the enemy only has a psychological advantage. Psychological advantage... don't you understand?"
These people should go to martial arts school for remedial lessons!
Seeing that everyone was puzzled, Jiang Qingzhi said, "After the Battle of Tumu, the foreign tribes on the grasslands fought against the border troops of the Ming Dynasty, and they won more than they lost. Over time, the enemy will have the confidence to win when they see us, and we will be afraid before the battle when we encounter the enemy. The enemy can only use 120% of its 100% strength. And our army... can only use 50% at most. This is the benefit brought by the psychological advantage."
Jiang Qingzhi thought of a certain team in the future.
The generals suddenly realized, some wrote furiously, while others recited silently.
Zhang Da said: "Today, Lord Bo led 2,000 cavalrymen to face 4,000 enemy troops, but the enemy general led his troops to retreat and did not dare to fight. This is also a psychological advantage."
The generals couldn't help laughing.
Huang Mao remembered the solemn atmosphere in the General's Mansion when he first learned that Altan Khan's army was heading south. But now, it was so relaxed that it seemed as if the troops coming were not Altan Khan's army, but a group of fat sheep.
What made these idiots change?
It’s Jiang Qingzhi!
Huang Mao knew that he had made a mistake. He underestimated Jiang Qingzhi's prestige among the warriors.
Just one person boosted the morale of the Datong defenders.
Just as Jiang Qingzhi had said about the psychological advantage, at this moment the Ming army could only exert 60% to 70% of its full strength.
Is this the famous general?
Huang Mao was startled.
"My Lord." Chen Ji took the opportunity to say, "I led the night scouts to more than a hundred miles outside Datong, and encountered more than ten thousand enemy cavalry."
"That's the vanguard!" Jiang Qingzhi said, "An Da seems to be quite cautious and has chosen to advance step by step."
Zhang Da smiled and said, "Is this considered a psychological advantage?"
The generals laughed again.
Chen Ji did not laugh, "When I passed by Changxin Village, it had just been captured by the enemy."
Zhang Da was stunned. “The smoke of war has not yet reached Datong.”
Chen Ji said: "I led the army all the way south and found that the guards in the beacon tower had already been captured."
The enemy first killed the guards of the beacon tower and then attacked Changxin Village.
"Your military tactics are excellent." Jiang Qingzhi silently recited the name Lin Siyuan.
"In addition, after the enemy captured Changxin Village, they used the corpses of the defenders to pile up a mountain of corpses on the top of the city wall."
This is imitating Jiang Qingzhi's construction of Jingguan, and it can be regarded as a tooth for a tooth.
Jiang Qingzhi said: "The craftsmanship is not good enough."
There was murderous intent in these words.
"The enemy used their warhorses to drag the guard to death." Chen Ji thought of the name on the ground, "There is only one person left in the village."
Qin Er was brought in, knelt down and said: "The captain swore before he left... The women in the village were humiliated by the enemy and wailed before they died..."
Qin Er looked up at Jiang Qingzhi, hatred in his eyes, "They said that Chang Wei Bo would definitely avenge us!"
Jiang Qingzhi paused for a moment as he shook off the cigarette ash.
then.
Nod.
Say:
"it is good!"
……
Bals was waiting for news from Altan Khan more than thirty miles behind Lin Siyuan.
Scouts kept bringing news that Lin Siyuan's troops were moving in a mysterious way.
"He's looking for an opportunity." Bars said coldly, "He wants to do something big with just 5,000 cavalrymen. He's worthy of being Lin Siyuan."
These words were said with a hint of sarcasm.
"Wanhu, the Khan's messenger has arrived."
Altan's messenger has arrived.
"The Khan has ordered us to be cautious. Also, where is Commander Lin?" the messenger asked.
Bars shook his head. "Lin Siyuan's whereabouts are unknown."
The messenger frowned. "The Khan has ordered that Commander Lin be careful."
Bars said, "In that case, I will have someone take you to find him." The messenger bowed gratefully, "Thank you, Wanhu."
Bals calmly drugged Lin Siyuan and said, "I had someone remind him to be cautious earlier, but... I didn't get a response."
Lin Siyuan's military exploits in conquering Changxin Village made Bals secretly jealous, and Lin Siyuan's contempt for his warnings completely angered Bals.
"Is he so arrogant?" The messenger was a guard beside Altan. Not to mention that he was meeting an official three levels higher than him, he was used to looking down on everyone on weekdays.
"Ah!" Bals just sighed.
……
The messenger left.
Bars ordered: "Get ready to go."
"Wanhu, do you want to approach Datong City?" a general asked.
Bars nodded. "Although Lin Siyuan is arrogant, his use of troops... is not bad."
He looked at his trusted general and said, "Do you remember the battle five years ago when Lin Siyuan wiped out that tribe?"
The confidant nodded, "Lin Siyuan did the same thing this time. He first patrolled the periphery, eliminated some small tribes, and cut off the enemy's eyes and ears. The enemy was a little uneasy after losing their eyes and ears. Lin Siyuan attacked with a small group of troops to lure the enemy to move out in large numbers. He personally led the main force to launch a surprise attack and won a great victory."
"This is the tactic that Lin Siyuan is best at." Bars said, "Although I don't like him, I still have to admit that he is really good at using troops, otherwise the Khan would not have allowed him to lead the army to scout."
That’s right, Lin Siyuan’s mission was to be a scout.
"Wanhu!"
A scout has returned.
"Is there any news about Lin Siyuan?" Bals asked.
The scout shook his head.
Hey!
There was a gloomy look in Bars's eyes. "Where did this guy go?"
"We encountered Governor Lin's scouts, but they didn't reveal their whereabouts."
"This shows a lack of trust in us!" someone said dissatisfiedly.
"No." Bals said in a deep voice: "He wants to take the first credit!"
Got promoted to two levels!
This was said by Altan himself.
"Wan Hu, attack!"
"Wan Hu, we have 10,000 cavalry. Even if the Datong defenders go out in full force, are we still afraid?"
"That's right, this credit must belong to us."
Bars frowned and glanced at the generals. "Once our army arrives, Zhang Da will definitely stay indoors. How can he be the first to achieve this?"
With 10,000 cavalrymen, as long as they reach the outskirts of Datong, Bars dares to bet that the Ming army's scouts will stay away.
"But... Lin Siyuan is alone and deep in the enemy's territory. We have to go and support him." Bars said, "Prepare to move camp."
Everyone was smiling happily, and someone murmured, "Why did Wan Hu change his mind again?"
"When we arrived, the Datong defenders stayed inside their houses. Where did Lin Siyuan get the chance to fight?"
"This is... If we can't get the first prize, then Lin Siyuan can't get it either?"
"Wan Hu is brilliant!"
That's right, that's what Bals thought.
If I can't get it, you, Lin Siyuan, can't get it either.
Just as the army set out, a scout returned.
"Wan Hu, Commander Lin and the Datong defenders are fighting fiercely."
"Hmm?" Bals couldn't help scratching his ears. "How is it?"
"Commander Lin led the enemy to attack, and then raided Datong City..."
It’s indeed Lin Siyuan!
Bals couldn't help but sigh in his heart.
"Just then, Jiang Qingzhi arrived with two thousand light cavalry..."
"Jiang Qingzhi!"
"He actually came."
The generals were cheered up.
"Was there any fighting?" asked Bars.
The scout shook his head, "Commander-in-Chief Lin, lead the troops to evacuate."
Bars was stunned. "Five thousand versus two thousand, and Lin Siyuan actually retreated without a fight?"
As for the Datong defenders, they were not even within Bals' consideration.
"Yes." The scout said, "We entered the army of Commander Lin and heard that... Jiang Qingzhi swore that he had no ambush and asked Commander Lin if he dared to fight..."
"shut up!"
Bars stopped the scout.
Even though his relationship with Lin Siyuan was strained, Bals was unwilling to enhance the prestige of others and destroy his own morale.
But the generals had already heard it.
Bars ordered: "Jiang Qingzhi has arrived, and the main force of the Ming army is probably not far away. Send someone to report this to the Khan. Also, send someone to Lin Siyuan and ask him to retreat."
"Yes."
Bals looked in the direction of Datong and murmured, "I seem to smell the smell of blood, and the endless corpses piled up into a mountain..."
……
The messenger successfully found Lin Siyuan who was retreating.
"The Khan has ordered the governor to be cautious." The messenger frowned and looked at Lin Siyuan who had a calm expression.
"Yes." Lin Siyuan responded.
Logically, he should give some benefits to the messenger, but Lin Siyuan just stood there in a daze.
How arrogant!
The messenger snorted coldly, "What is Governor Lin thinking about?"
Lin Siyuan looked up to the south.
"I'm thinking about how to defeat Jiang Qingzhi!"
(End of this chapter)
