Baisha Town, Li Cheng looked at the night outside and said nothing for a long time. Zhongmu's failure actually declared that Liu Yu's military operation had failed. He had never fought such a cowardly battle for so many years. Tens of thousands of troops

, crashed into the enemy's encirclement, and did not even have the power to fight back.

Liu Lin was so stupid. Since he had escaped from Zhongmu, how could he come here? He turned east and fled south halfway, even if he ran south. As long as he ran out of the Song army's encirclement, it would be better than being surrounded by Baisha.

With Liu Lin here, his movements are greatly restricted.

Deputy General Cao Jin came over and said, "General, please rest early. Judging from this attitude, the Song army was afraid that it would arrive outside Baisha Town early tomorrow morning, which would inevitably be a fierce battle!"

Li Cheng sighed and said, "Zhengzhou in front and Zhongmu in the rear are all in the hands of the Song army. We have no place to escape even if we want to escape. The Song army has 30,000 to 40,000 people. Judging from the attack on Zhongmu today, the combat power is

Not weak. We have more than 10,000 people, and if we want to defeat them, we are afraid it will be a little difficult."

Cao Jin said: "The general was once famous, no matter how many Song troops there were, I would not take it seriously!"

Li Cheng smiled, said nothing, just looking at the vast night.

In Guancheng County, Cao Zhiyan became nervous, stretched, lit a candle, washed his face, and put on military uniform.

The personal soldiers came in and said, "Master, breakfast is ready."

Cao Zhiyan said: "There is a big battle today, so that the soldiers must eat enough! Also, there are two eggs per person, and only their superiors ask!"

The personal soldiers bowed and said their promise, and went out to bring the breakfast over.

Today's breakfast was very rich. Five buns, a large bowl of millet porridge, two eggs, and a pickle. This is Cao Zhiyan's habit. The meals eaten in the military camp were the same as those of soldiers. Even if the officer had his own ministerial money,

Neither change.

After dinner, Cao Zhiyan came out of the commander's tent and inspected the military camp.

Although it was only midnight, the barracks were busy. People shouted and neighed everywhere, and it was very lively. Some soldiers were tidying up their military uniforms, some were rigging, and some were preparing carts. Everyone had their own jobs, everything was going on.

Organized.

Back at the commander's tent, they saw that the main officers in the army were all there. Cao Zhiyan said, "We agreed with Du Yuhou to arrive in Baisha Town before Chen Hou today. There will be some clouds in the sky tonight and the moonlight is not good. You order the cavalry to send people in front.

, light a torch every fifty steps on the roadside to guide the army."

Deputy Chief Ni Qing, Cheng Nuo, went out quickly.

Sitting down in the seat, Cao Zhiyan checked today's combat plan again. Seeing that it was getting late, he ordered the army to set off.

Under the faint moonlight, the Jinshui River is filled with the slight waves. The wind blows from the river surface, with a fresh breath.

Niu Gao rode on his horse and walked forward with the troops. The dew wet his hair and the sound of insects came from the grass. The night was quiet and beautiful.

The vanguard, who had more than 20,000 people, arrived outside Baisha Town, and the defender was still in Zhongmu City. It took more than an hour to march on the road, and another more than an hour to form a formation. Niu Gao walked a few miles in the middle of the army, and the vanguard should have

We arrived in Baisha Town.

In the past, when I read books, there were often 100,000 troops on both sides who suddenly encountered each other and quickly joined the battle. When I read it, I didn’t think there was anything, but it was actually quite funny. It was impossible for a large army of tens of thousands to quickly join the battle. If you can encounter it, you will be able to join the battle.

At most, there are only a few thousand people.

Although the cavalry regiment was transferred, Jie Limeng's army still had its own cavalry, but the number was small. However, Li Cheng's cavalry did not have many, and his training was far inferior to that of Wang Xiaoli's army. The middle area between Zhongmu and Baisha Town was still

The troops were controlled by Niu Gao's troops. More than 20,000 troops marched, but Li Cheng did not receive any news.

In the early morning, the sun was still missing, and Niu Gao finally arrived outside Baisha Town. The troops that arrived first stood in the night and arranged in a formation. They were arranged very sparsely, and the gaps between the various units were left for the subsequent troops. Over time, the time was

In the past, the formation became closer and closer.

Li Cheng was still sleeping and was suddenly awakened by his own soldiers. He suddenly stood up and was about to scold his own soldiers, but suddenly remembered the current situation. He said in a deep voice: "Have the Song army arrived? How many people are there?"

The personal soldiers said: "I can't see clearly in the night when I return to the Taiwei. But looking at the formation they lined up, there should be tens of thousands of people."

Li Cheng nodded and said, "Please come to my commander's tent."

After saying that, he got up from the bed slowly, washed up, put on military uniforms, and left the handsome tent.

The moon has already set, the stars are covered by clouds, and the sky is pitch black. The sky to the east has already revealed a trace of white fish belly, and it is almost dawn.

Soon, Liu Lin and the generals arrived and Li Cheng returned to the tent.

Seeing Li Cheng, Liu Lin asked nervously: "General, the Song army has arrived? It's coming so fast!"

Li Chengdao: "Yes, the Song army has already formed an array outside the town. According to my estimate, tens of thousands of troops have to wait for the sun to rise even if they have arranged a formation. Prince, today will definitely be a fierce battle. If the battle situation is unfavorable, the prince should do it first.

Walk."

Liu Lin said: "Where can I go?"

Li Chengdao: "I arranged some people with good water quality to protect the prince and wade across the Jinshui River. I saw it yesterday, and there were no ferries in this area. Although the Song army occupied Zhongmu, Banqiao Town opposite the river was still there

As long as we reach Banqiao, the prince will be safe."

Liu Lin looked at Li Cheng, thought about it and then, and finally nodded.

The only safe place around the white sand is now on the other side of the river. The Song army came suddenly and did not find a tool to cross the river. When they arrived on the other side, Liu Lin escaped. Of course, whether the Song army would make corresponding arrangements is the only way to do it.

God knows.

After arranging Liu Lin, Li Cheng looked at the generals and said, "I said what I should say yesterday. Today is only a fight to the death! It's not too early, everyone will go back to their own troops and organize meals immediately! When the sun rises, we will go out to the town to fight!

”

As soon as he finished speaking, a personal soldier came in and said with his hands crossed his hands: "Taiwei, the Song army from Zhengzhou has also arrived, and we are in the west of the town!"

When Li Cheng heard this, his mind was buzzing. It was very difficult for the Song army from Zhongmu to deal with it. Another group of Song army from Zhengzhou came to him. How should he deal with it? Baisha Town has no city walls, so he can only divide his troops.

After the troops were divided, which one was the opponent of the Song army?

Outside the town, Cao Zhiyan commanded his troops to form an array. In addition to the conventional military branches, the most important thing is to choose the artillery position. Once the artillery position is selected, the enemy's military formation can be ignored. At that time, the artillery will bomb the enemy's formation.

In chaos, the army can cover up and kill.

While he was busy, several fast horses rushed over. Soon he arrived, and the knight immediately said, "I have met the governor!"

After saying that, he jumped off his horse and saluted Cao Zhiyan with his hands crossed.

Cao Zhiyan hurriedly replied, "So it's the deputy governor. You arrived earlier than me, have you already arranged the formation?"

Gu Yuan said: "Justice Duyu and the governor asked me to come and we will fight together!"

"Okay, okay, I think so too." Cao Zhiyan nodded repeatedly. "Li Cheng has only more than 10,000 people. If he divides his troops, there will be only five or six thousand people on each side."

Gu Yuan said: "Du Yuhou believes that Li Cheng should not divide his troops equally. There are fewer one side, and the main force is led by himself. The fighting style is not magical. In this case, one side can only hold back and the other side can quickly

To resolve the battle, I just don’t know if Li Cheng is facing us or the governor here in person.”

Cao Zhiyan smiled and said, "We have tens of thousands of troops siege, and it doesn't matter how Li Cheng divides his troops. Which side he attacks is just sending himself over. I'm a mile away from the town, I don't know what you guys are?"

Gu Yuan said: "What the Du Tong thinks is the same as Du Yuhou and our Du Tong. Arrange one mile away, and Li Cheng comes out, and no matter what, he is in the range of the artillery. Du Yu's order is to wait for Li Cheng to line up.

After the formation, after waiting for an incense stick, he suddenly fired a cannon and shot Li Chengzhong's army directly!"
Chapter completed!