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Chapter 697: Retreat as advance, rule by demarcation

The Overlord Golden Beetle was like a heavy tonnage tank, and rushed into Zhouzhuang in the most brutal way. With a loud bang, a stone wall located outside was suddenly smashed by the huge force angle in front of the Overlord Golden Beetle's head. Countless rocks splashed out. The Holy Patriarch soldiers who heard the sound of thunder outside rushed out of the house in disarray and were smashed by the rocks.

The irregular stones were like sharp knives, or like lead bullets in shotguns. Suddenly, blood burst out on the body of the Holy Patriarch soldiers who were not covered in armor in the yard. Before they fell to the ground, most of these soldiers were still sleepy and were not awake at all.

Pei Yuanqing took the lead all the way and rushed over like a crab. Behind Pei Yuanqing were Xie Xuan's elite soldiers. The average size of these 600 Northern Palace soldiers was more than seven feet tall, with a tiger back and a bear waist, and were burly and strong. In his equipment, he was also wearing the most guess-worthy tiger roaring armor. The weapons in his hands were not swords, but one-handed heavy soldiers and battle axes.[]

Compared to the knife, the chopping power of the axe is greater, and those who have to have strong strength cannot bear it. However, Xie Xuan's 600 Northern Mansion axe soldiers were selected and selected. When recruiting the map of 100 generals, they were bathed in the blood of the Red Demon Giant, and their innate physical strength changed. For others, it was difficult to wave this axe with both hands, but for the Northern Mansion axe soldiers, they would feel tired after waving one hand for two or three hours.

It can be said that in terms of physical strength and strength, these six hundred axe soldiers have innate advantages, and in the future, their combat effectiveness will be greatly improved. Pei Yuanqing crossed the way, while the six hundred axe soldiers followed closely. Those soldiers of the Holy Cult who had not yet recovered were swept across the holy clan soldiers like wolf-like tiger-like axe soldiers swept over like fallen leaves like autumn wind, and their bodies seemed not intact.

Following these six hundred axe soldiers, there were the baggage soldiers of the baggage battalion. The baggage soldiers had always been auxiliary soldiers before, and the source of the troops was mostly composed of the remaining soldiers selected by the army, and their status was very low. However, after Leng Zhuo served as the logistics transshipment commander for the Chuzhou counterattack, the nature of the baggage soldiers had changed.

It is completely based on the standard training and ration of front-line soldiers. However, the banner of the baggage battalion is no better than the three major legions. Most of the people recruited by Leng Zhuo were young and strong, with few academy soldiers. Before joining the army, most of them were farming in the fields or working hard. They were of good quality, but they all had no combat experience.

Six hundred axe soldiers swept over like wind and clouds, leaving behind a fragment of broken corpses. Although they were used to seeing dead people, these new recruits vomited wildly again and kept up.

There was not much suspense in Zhouzhuang's breakthrough. In almost a quarter of an hour, a pair of soldiers who passed through the Holy Sect in Zhouzhuang finally woke up, like a boiling pot, shouting constantly, and teams of soldiers appeared on the streets one after another.

At the other end of the village, Pei Yuanqing took a turn and entered Zhouzhuang again. However, this time it was not a house that hit the house, but a street sweeping directly.

The battle in Zhouzhuang was going on like a fire. The camp outside the village scattered by the Zhoushui River was even more unobstructed. As the saying goes, good fortune and misfortune depend on Zhoushui to block the east, which is a natural barrier. The west of Zhouzhuang is occupied by the Holy Sect. Although some clans are sometimes suppressed, they are all suppressed in the place. Thank God to be able to protect themselves, so the Holy Sect soldiers in Zhouzhuang are not worried about security issues at all.

In addition, the Holy Cult Army itself is not a regular army, so it will not be defensive arrangements when camping like a regular army. It can be said that the Holy Cult Army camp next to Zhou Shui is like a girl who has taken off her clothes, without any obstruction. The soldiers led by Ma Chao and Wang Yanzhang entered the camp without any obstruction.

It is not an exaggeration to say that the autumn wind swept away the fallen leaves. The Holy Cult Army did not form any resistance at all. It was almost a mess after passing by. The Holy Cult soldiers who reacted turned around and ran away, even throwing their weapons away. They didn't look like a soldier at all.

Just as Xie Xuan expected, the Holy Sect Army, who was completely caught off guard, had no command at all, had no chaotic banners, and had no establishment at all, especially the soldiers, and they were just this group of farmers who picked up weapons. If they were fighting a battle with the wind, the situation would be better. But at this time, the Holy Sect Army was completely numb, and even the arrogant Holy Sect members fled in panic among the crowd.

Needless to think about the consequences of a group of wolves killing into the flock, there is no need to think about it. The nearly 30,000 Holy Sect soldiers collapsed without persisting for half a day. Except for the soldiers who were driven to Zhou Shui next time, the remaining Holy Sect soldiers were all captured, with a number of less than 20,000. There is no way, Zhou Sect's existence is equivalent to a net, directly killing all the Holy Sect's soldiers in one place.

"With great victory in Zhouzhuang, the soldiers led by General Xie, Ma, Wang, and Pei Si attacked and stormed the soldiers and horses of the Thirty-Wan Saint Sects arranged here in Zhouzhuang, breaking the Holy Sect's offensive against Xiangshan County in the north. Moreover, Zhouzhuang is located in the northeast of Xiyan County. From here, it can even cut into the hinterland of Xiyan County and directly cut off the rear of Dongping County!"

"Okay, you've done a good job. The siege of Xiangshan County will be resolved in one battle. With our victory here, it seems that it is not impossible to defend half of Xiyan Prefecture!" Leng Zhuo was in a good mood. He was still pessimistic about resisting the Holy Sect army. After all, the opponent could defeat more than 100,000 elite troops in the empire, and his strength should not be too bad. Most of the soldiers and horses he had never been on the battlefield, so he was not very confident, but now it seems that the situation is not as bad as expected.

"What's going on in Wushan County!"

"The situation in Wushan County is hard to say, but judging from the situation obtained, Taohua County has been lost and the ferry has fallen!"

"It's been lost. The cavalry brigade of Wei Qing and Huo Qubing in Wushan County should be Wei Qing and Huo Qubing?" Leng Zhuo was stunned when he heard this. Wushan County was also in a plain with no danger, but it was conducive to cavalry operations. In view of this, Leng Cao directly transferred half of the cavalry brigades of Huo and the other two. In addition to the eight baggage battalions in the escape, although the troops were not strong, they were not too small.

"The specific situation is not clear, but judging from the news, it should have given up on its own initiative!"

"Can't you contact me? There should be no place to hide in Wushan County except Wushan in the south, right?"

"Maybe General Wei has any plan!" Guo Jia said.

The generals under Leng Zhuo are all war masters, so how could they be called famous generals? In the general direction, there are naturally military advisors and staff to provide advice. In terms of specific implementation, Leng Zhuo completely delegates power to the generals and rarely intervenes. After all, Leng Zhuo does not think that his talents are comparable to these famous generals.

Leng Zhuo was not confused at the moment. Wei Qing was the leader in Wushan County. There was nothing to worry about. Moreover, Leng Zhuo also sent Li Yuanba and Li Cunxiao to the scene. With these two tiger generals here, it should be considered double insurance.

"By the way, young master, the latest news has been heard from the Qixue Valley. The Nangong clan leader came to the Qixue Castle in person. The marriage has been decided. It is estimated that someone will come in the fort in less than two days. To talk about this matter in detail, the Nangong clan leader also brought a not-so-good news!"

"What news!"

"The reputation the young master seeks may be lost. The news received by the Nangong family from the imperial capital seemed to be still interested in Chen Nan, the Marquis of Pingnan, and sent an imperial envoy to Chuzhou, as if he planned to take charge of Chuzhou, and the Chuzhou army might also be disbanded!"

Leng Zhuo frowned when he heard this, "Didn't the news from our intelligence network come back?"

"Maybe it will be later, but I think it won't be bad!"

"Can military advisors have a solution?"

"The situation is not clear, so I can only speculate on the situation. If things really develop like this, the young master may lose his current logistics transfer officer's duties and even get any real title. If there is no such hat, the Nanping Warehouse may be seized, and even dozens of baggage battalions formed by the young master have been deliberately swallowing up.

"In order to deal with this situation, the Military Advisory Office has listed three strategies: top, middle and lower!" Guo Jia said.

"Oh, what three strategies?"

"The worst strategy is to support troops and stand on their own. Although the young master's connections are not wide, he already has a considerable foundation. If all the troops outside are retracted, the young master can occupy the three southeastern prefectures, Nanxing Prefectures, and Dayuan Prefectures in a short time, and the three southern counties in Shanglin Prefectures in the north can also be obtained. The number of troops available is no less than 150,000, which is enough to support troops and respect one side, but the disadvantages are also great!"

Seeing Leng Zhuo silent, Guo Jia continued, "Zhongjian took the initiative to seize the military power of Chuzhou. Before the imperial envoy arrived, he integrated the existing military troops in Chuzhou to form an iron plate. Once the young master held real power, the imperial court had to consider the consequences of acting recklessly and forcing the new emperor to recognize the power of the young master. However, although this strategy has some room for buffering than having a self-respecting force, the imperial court was afraid of the young master's ambitions. Although it took the overall situation, it would be wary of the young master! It would even have an impact on the Duke of Wei!"

“What about the best strategy?”

"The best strategy is to retreat as advance. Judging from the current situation, the situation is almost carried by the young master. Although there are other imperial troops along the Xiangshui River, the main force behind the Holy Cult army is ours. In the north, generals such as Nanhu County, Xu Da, Chang Yuchun and others resist the Holy Cult army outside Nanhu County!"

"We may have had two major victories in Xiyan Prefecture. In a short period of time, it is difficult for the Holy Cult army to attack again, ensuring the safety of the Suzaku Mansion. The situation in Jialin Prefecture is also quite clear in the south, especially Panlong City, south of the Nine-11 Prefecture, was occupied by the troops led by Mrs. Liang and Mrs. Qin. The noble anti-army was already like a turtle in a jar and was locked in a cage!"

"Almost the entire front is full of the young master and a military general. As long as the young master abandons the Xiangshui line, the Holy Cult Army will soon occupy the west of Chu. According to other information, Li Tang is ready to go south and may go south at any time. At that time, it will be affected by the enemy on both sides of the west. With the current strength of Chuzhou, it will be difficult to resist."

"I want to give up first by retreating? When the situation is out of control, I will send troops!" Leng Zhuo pondered.

"That's right! When only the young master can handle the situation in Chuzhou, even if the young master does not seek a high position, someone will give it to him!"

"Give up the Xiangshui front line will have a great impact on us!"

"Maybe the Holy Sect Army will be happy to draw a land with the young master!" Guo Jia blinked and said.

"What does it mean?" (To be continued.
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