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On the 27th, Yang Weizhong arrived at Zhenwu City.

Before this, Li Hu had repeatedly told Hou Gui to coordinate the relationship between the Hu Lie people and the people in the northwest that Zhang Gao'er must start from the overall situation, follow Yang Weizhong's orders, and give him absolute support to ensure that the army captures Karochuan and complete this Western Expedition that concerns the life and death of the Hu Lie people.

Hou Guai and Zhang Gao'er naturally knew the severity of the matter, especially now that the Tiger Lie Army has arrived in Middle-earth and occupied three parts of the world. As long as they defeated the Dangxiang people, they can concentrate their efforts to start unification, and their future will be bright. On the contrary, if they are defeated in this battle, the Tiger Lie Army will fall into trouble, and the efforts of the previous ten years may turn into a bubble. Which one is more important, it is clear at a glance. Even the arrogant Zhang Gao'er made up his mind to shut up and follow Yang Weizhong to attack Tong'an City.

Yang Weizhong rose in Xihe and followed Liu Fa to attack Karochuan three times. He was commanded by him. He was indeed familiar with it and no one could replace him.

Yang Weizhong was also nervous. Hou Jia and Zhang Gaoer were both leaders of the uprising of the Han people in the north. They had experienced seniority in the Hu Lie Army and had outstanding military achievements. Both of them were born into horse thieves, and they were unruly and difficult to control. There was also a Zhe family army. The 16th Hu Lie commanded by Zhe Kecun

The team of the 17th Army is the Zhe Family Army. The commander of these two armies, Zhe Kezhi, are both backbone figures of the Zhe Family generation. With Yang Weizhong's qualifications, they are obviously unable to command this team. The only ones who can command Han Shizhong and Wu's Tiger Lie 20th Army. This army was formed after the Central Plains War, and the team was the elite Hebei commanded by Han Shizhong. This elite force once made outstanding achievements in the Central Plains War. Han Shizhong, Wu, and a group of young Northwest generals were in this army, and it was no problem for Yang Weizhong to command these people.

Hou Guai, Zhang Gao'er, Zhe Kecun and others personally rushed to the Haoshui River to welcome Yang Weizhong. In front of a group of generals, Hou Guai and others swear to the sky and absolutely obey Yang Weizhong's orders. Whether it is true or false, the statements of Hou Guai and others made Yang Weizhong feel much more at ease and his confidence increased greatly.

During the military discussion, Yang Weizhong explained in detail the terrain of Karochuan, described the process of the Tong'an War that year, and summarized some experiences and lessons.

"Although the section of Qiulongling is only more than 100 miles, the road is difficult and dangerous. We launched an attack in the spring, but we encountered mountain torrents on the way and suffered huge losses. This time we launched an attack in the middle of winter. Judging from the weather, it will not snow in the near future, but because the climate is getting colder, heavy fog frequently, the stream is frozen, people are difficult to move, and the food is

Grass transportation is particularly difficult. Once it snows or thick fog is over, transportation will be interrupted. Therefore, the key to this battle is to ensure the smooth flow of the grain channels. If the grain channels are interrupted, let alone attack Tong'an City, even our own survival will be in danger."

Hou Gui and Zhang Gao'er looked at each other, and a look of solemnity appeared in their eyes. To be honest, before this, Hou Gui, as the commander, had also considered the transportation of food and grass weapons, but it was not as thoughtful as Yang Weizhong. What he didn't expect was that when Yang Weizhong started the war, he was not eager to attack the city, but eager to open up the food route. Fortunately, this battle was commanded by Yang Weizhong. If Hou Gui had full command, something might really happen.

Yang Weizhong walked to the map and pointed his hand at the Yellow River.

"Under normal circumstances, the time for the Yellow River to be completely frozen is mid-November. At around the end of November, the Yellow River will definitely be frozen. After the Yellow River is frozen, natural danger will be changed to a thoroughfare. Food and grass weapons can be transported directly from Lanzhou to the north and along Karochuan to Tong'an City."

"In order to open up this grain channel, after crossing Qiulongling, we besieged Tong'an City with one part, and went south, killing Gai Zhucheng."

"The Grand Commander crossed the river north on the first day of November, first attacking Park Long and Shuibo, and then met with us under the city of Gaizhu to conquer Gaizhu to ensure the smooth flow of this grain channel. Then we gathered all our troops to attack Tong'an City. As long as we took Tong'an City, we occupied the Karochuan defense line and basically took the entire Shuofang."

Yang Weizhong faced the generals, frowned slightly and continued: "Based on the scout's investigation and the news from the battlefield of the Eastern Front, we can confirm that Bailuoquan and Xishoubaotai army crossed the Yellow River and had entered the Shuofang battlefield. If nothing unexpected happens, the Xia army's defensive forces on the Karochuan line have exceeded 50,000."

"From the entire battle situation, once Yelu Mage and Luo Envoy on the Eastern Front met at the foot of Helan Mountain, they completed the early restraining task. Next, it depends on whether our Western Front can quickly conquer Karochuan and complete the encirclement of Helan Mountain."

"The attack strategy on the Western Front is said to be a north-south attack, but in fact, Yao Shuai was very difficult on the Hexi battlefield and could not even complete the task of restraining the Hexi Xia army. To this end, if we want to complete the encirclement of Helan Mountain, we must capture the Karochuan defense line as quickly as possible. The longer this battle takes, the more unfavorable it will be for us. Not only will the Hexi Xia army go south to support, but the main force of the Helan Mountain Xia army also has the

It may be that troops were transferred to support to ensure the safety of Hexi. In this way, the Karochuan battlefield will inevitably be in a stalemate. If the Karochuan battlefield is in a stalemate, we cannot eat up the Xia army and cannot encircle Helan Mountain, and this western expedition will fail."

"In order to quickly capture Karochuan, the commander specially adjusted his deployment and transferred the 50,000 troops of Zhezhan from the Eastern Front to Shuofang."

Yang Weizhong had just finished saying this, and the generals who were originally heavy-looking suddenly felt relieved, and some even clapped their hands and cheered.

"According to the Grand Marshal's estimate, the Prime Minister's army resisted the battlefield around the sixth day of November. In order to annihilate the enemy in the shortest time, the Grand Marshal decided to divide the Karochuan defense line into two, and we will complete the division task."

Yang Weizhong turned around and found Tong'an City on the map.

"The Karochuan defense line is divided into two parts, namely the Gaizhu City in the south and the Tong'an City in the north, which are more than 100 miles apart. The defenders of the Xixia army stationed these two cities respectively. After we arrived at the city of Tong'an, we immediately divided into two parts and cut off the Karochuan defense line. Around the sixth day of the first lunar month, we and the Grand Commander and the Grand Commander-in-law, Zhe sent the minister to the

Join us, and siege a group of Xia troops in Gaizhu City, then move to Tong'an City, and then siege another group."

"In this battle of Karochuan, the specific attack strategy is to concentrate superior forces and defeat them one by one." Yang Weizhong said loudly, "However, whether it can be successful and whether it can conquer the Karochuan defense line is time. If the attack time is too long and the reinforcements of the Dangxiang people flock to us, the situation will be very unfavorable to us."

Speaking of this, Yang Weizhong's face gradually became grim, "I am worried that something might happen to the army when it crossed Qiulong Ridge, which would delay the attack time, so I plan to set off tomorrow and spend three days crossing Qiulong Ridge to ensure that the attack on Tong'an City begins on the first day of the first day."

All the generals stood up and bowed to accept the order.

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On the first day of November, Yang Keshi commanded his army to cross the Yellow River north and attack Park Longcheng.

On the same day, Yang Weizhong led his army to Tong'an City.

Tong'an City is built between the mountains and ridges, with a dangerous terrain. Han Shizhong,

Wu? Following Yang Weizhong's order, he led 5,000 troops and seized the mountains on both sides of the valley outside the Nancheng Valley at dawn. Chen Bao, deputy commander of the Feiyun Army, led 2,500 brave soldiers and rushed to the mountain pass ten miles away from Nancheng, cutting off the enemy's passage to the rear of Nancheng.

"We were defeated here, and there were three fatal mistakes." Yang Weizhong led Hou Guai, Zhang Gao'er, Zhe Kecun and others to rush into the valley, looking at Tong'an City in the distance, with a deep pain. "At that time, Richard was stationed here, waiting for his leisure; Liu Shuai rushed to the formation and immediately entered the battle, and did not send people to seize the hills on both sides in time, resulting in our main force being suppressed by the enemy's arrow formation, and then he was repeatedly attacked by the enemy cavalry on both wings. Secondly, he ignored the defense of the mountain pass behind and gave the enemy the opportunity to launch a sneak attack from behind. Thirdly, the Qiulongling Mountain Road was controlled by the enemy, causing us to be unable to withdraw from Zhenwu City, and could only break through in the direction of Gaizhu City, and as a result, he was surrounded by the enemy again."

Yang Weizhong sighed and waved the whip in his hand vigorously, "This time, we make a comeback and will never give the enemy any chance."

"This time, we attacked at the same time on both east and west lines. The Dangxiang people were not strong enough, so they could only passively defend themselves. Brother Richard did not have the opportunity to bring reinforcements here to wait for their hard work."

Jiao smiled and looked disdainful, "The enemy was huddled into the city, and we lacked siege equipment. Next, as Yang Shuai expected, we must open up the food channel as soon as possible to transport siege equipment from Lanzhou, otherwise this battle will only last a stalemate."

"Please give orders from Yang Shuai and divide the troops to attack immediately." Zhang Gao'er estimated that there was no battle here for the time being, so he hurriedly asked to go south to fight.

Yang Weizhong hesitated and said nothing. Tong'an City is the center of the Karochuan defense line, and the Xia army must have heavy troops. In the case of a large-scale western expedition of the Song army, the defenders of Tong'an City must take various defensive measures in advance. Generally speaking, the first priority is to cut off the connection between the Song army and Zhenwu City. This not only cut off the food route of the Song army, but also surrounded the Song army between Tong'an City and Gai Zhu City. This method was used by Brother Richard to defeat Liu Fa. This method was used for the dangerous terrain of Qiulongling, and one strike was accurate. This was also the reason why Yang Weizhong wanted to divide his troops south to open up the food route, because the Song army could not ensure the smooth flow of the Qiulongling Mountain Road.

Yang Weizhong expressed his concerns, "At present, we don't know the number of defenders in Tong'an City, but in terms of the importance of Tong'an City, the number of defenders here must be very large." Yang Weizhong pointed to the city ahead, "Look carefully, Tong'an City is not big, it's similar to Zhenwu City.

A city can only accommodate up to five or six thousand men, but do you believe that the defenders of Tong'an City only have five or six thousand men? So, where is the main force of the defenders of Tong'an City now?"

Hou Guai, Zhang Gaoer and others looked around and their eyes turned to Qiulong Ridge.

"The enemy scouts have been staring at Zhenwu City. After we crossed the Haoshui River, we can't hide it." Yang Weizhong continued, "Our 50,000 troops have spent three days crossing Qiulong Ridge. The enemy could only defend Tong'an City and cut off our food route at the same time. Our food route was broken, and it was difficult to capture the city in a hurry. The only way was to retreat south to Gai Zhucheng so as to meet friendly troops heading north from Lanzhou to get food and grass supplements." Yang Weizhong looked at the generals and asked, "Think about it, if you are the garrisons of Tong'an City at this moment, how would you defeat your opponent?"

It is very simple. The attacking party's food route is cut off and the army's morale is already in chaos. In addition, the attacking city is not enough. Once the food is insufficient, you can only retreat. At this time, the defender can take the opportunity to attack. If the sneak attack cannot be successful, he can attack the defenders in the direction of Gaizhu City. In short, even if the attacking party successfully evacuated, the losses will be heavy, and the battle will be defeated immediately.

Hou Ji couldn't help but shake his head
Chapter completed!