Chapter 92 The Battle of the Imperial Capital (5)
The rapid reaction of the Wei army made people too late to prepare, and they dared not take it lightly. While the Wu Kingdom was detecting the enemy situation, the scouts of Shu Han also sent the news back to the Shu camp.
The terrain of the Wu army in Jingzhou is already the most "easy to defend but difficult to attack" geographical environment near Xuchang, but it is only relative. Shuying is stationed in the southwest of Wuying, vaguely guarding the road leading to Nanxiang County, forming a corner with Wuying.
This is a tough battle, and it is a key point that forces the Jingzhou army to make a choice. The Shu army has less than 40,000 people, of which more than 10,000 are new recruits. Facing the Wei army of more than 200,000, the Shu army will not accompany the Wu people to fight desperately. The retreat of allies in the alliance relationship is also within the scope of consideration, not to mention that this Shu army is not only small in number, but also responsible for the safety of Emperor Liu Chan of the Shu Han Dynasty.
Shi Ji also knew that the Shu army would not take risky measures, and when they retreated, they would probably have to fight according to Liu Chan's proposal. This is not necessary to follow Liu Chan's idea, but that there is no better way than Liu Chan's suggestion.
The Wei army acted quickly, but was extremely cautious. After a little inquiry, the Wei people soon learned about the military equipment of the Wu army and the Shu army. The 130,000 Wu army was divided into three routes and consumed a lot in the fierce battle with the Xuzhou army of Wei State. The Wu people also lost 20,000 people.
And what about the Shu army? There were only less than 40,000 people in total.
In other words, the total strength of Wu and Shu is no more than 150,000, including a large number of wounded soldiers of the Wu army. In the Wei State, Sima Yan's more than 100,000 were also damaged, but there are still 230,000 people from Sima Zhao's 100,000 Wei army, Hu Fen, Xuzhou army, and Hu Lie's brothers, and 20,000 people.
Among them, the proportion of cavalry is about 20%, and nearly 50,000 cavalry!
Once the two sides are close to each other, this is a fierce battle, and its scale is far greater than any previous battle. It is not because of the large number of troops invested, but because the strength of the two sides is not far apart. Of course, this is a general statement, which seems to be contrary to the superior forces of Wei, but in actual operation, the Wu army and the Shu army still have their own advantages.
The seriously injured Shu soldiers, general Wen Yang, and a large number of logistics transportation and medical personnel began to evacuate from the camp, and the wounded soldiers of the Wu army were also retreating. Shi Ji sent Wu general Wu Yan to send a message to Liu Chan. The Wu army did not intend to give up the camp, or was not prepared to give up the camp immediately.
The warriors in Jiangdong began to get busy, and the camp had a great reduction in its repair and defense capabilities after no more than half a day. Fortunately, there were countless wars of Wu people who could form formations to fight against the Wei cavalry. The generals of each unit kept receiving military orders, adjusting their formations and distributing personnel, keeping their duties in mind, and repeatedly wiped the weapons that had just drank the blood of the enemy in their hands.
Liu Chan felt a lot of emotion when he looked at the young Wu general in front of him. Although Wu generals were thin, their eyes were extremely firm. These Wu generals may not be as good as their ancestors in terms of strategy, but a heart that is loyal to the country and willing to die at any time is no worse than his ancestors.
"Tell the Grand Governor that I will do my best and please do not force me." After reading the letter, Liu Chan felt a certain meaning in his heart.
Wu Yan bowed his hand and gave a deep bow, then turned around and left, with a standard military style.
"Shi Gongxu is indeed a general, and this battle is probably a bit of good luck." Liu Chan led the Shu army to evacuate the camp and stared at the battlefield that was about to flow into a river in the distance on the hills ten miles away from Wu camp.
"Your Majesty, the Wei army is coming soon. Will you retreat more?" Wenhu persuaded him in close proximity.
"Haha, Shi Gongxu also advised me to retreat first in the letter, just in case, since I dared to come here, do I have no ability to protect myself?" Liu Chan was full of passion, and with great interest, he wanted to see how these 100,000 Wu troops fought against more than 200,000 Wei troops on a nearly plain terrain.
Seeing Liu Chan like this, Wen Hu didn't say much. As a general of Shu Han, he was the first-class guard in front of His Majesty. At this time, what he had to do was to protect His Majesty. The distance of ten miles was not far, and if he was more cautious, he would not be able to get rid of it.
The dark blockbuster Wei army began to catch their eyes. The person in charge of command was Ma Zhao, the Jin company. Sima Yan, the prince of Jin Gong, who looked very poorly, beside him. Not only because of the defeat, but more because of Sima Zhao's scolding and scolding.
The sudden emergence of the Shu army cannot be blamed on Sima Yan. This is something that no one expected. Moreover, from Cao Cao to Sima Zhao, who did not rely on the collective efforts of others to achieve a position of less than one person? The counselors and wise men around Sima Yan were personally selected and arranged by Sima Zhao. No one who used wisdom to make a living did not expect how Sima Yan could be prevented at a young age?
"If you lose, you will lose. If An Shi cannot recognize the reality, he will not be worthy of being my Sima Zhao's successor!" Sima Zhao knew Sima Yan's condition without looking back. A cold sentence passed by, which made Sima Yan feel sour and cold.
"I..." Sima Yan wanted to tell his father that it was not his fault, but he couldn't say it. Even though Sima Yan was not as good as Sima Zhao, Sima's blood was still flowing with dissatisfaction in his heart, but he knew that his father was right.
As a commander who commands the entire army, it is natural to be responsible for any sudden situation, and it is hard to refuse. No matter what the reason for failure is, it is that sentence: if you lose, you will lose.
"Please give me a chance, I will definitely be humiliated!" Sima Yan suppressed the unhappiness in his heart and said loudly.
Duke Jin's war horse was still running, and Sima Zhao ignored it without any movement. Sima Yan was stunned for a moment, then increased the volume again, almost screaming: "Dad, please forgive me, I am willing to make up for my mistakes!"
The counselors and generals and guards around the two could hear it clearly, but if Duke Jin did not move, no one dared to speak too much. He could hear such a loud voice so far away, and even made his ears very uncomfortable. The Jin Guild, which was only half a horse-shaped position faster than Sima Yan, could not hear it?
Sima Zhao remained indifferent, and nothing happened, so he continued to move forward. Sima Yan's face changed a few times, bit his lips tightly, and tried hard to beat the horse and accelerated over his father.
"Yan'er asked for orders to lead the war and swear to defeat the people of Wu!" Sima Yan turned over and jumped off the war horse, and knelt in front of Sima Zhao's horse.
Sima Zhao's war horse was originally moving forward. Sima Yan knelt on the road and blocked the road. It was a very dangerous move. Hearing the sound of horse hooves in his ears, there was no slowdown. Sima Yan was sweating coldly on his back. Could it be that his father really didn't want this son?
Just when the war horse hit Sima Yan, Sima Yan's heart was shaken. He wanted to hide but did not hide! With a neigh, Sima Zhao's front hooves raised high, and when the hooves fell to the ground, they were already beside Sima Yan. This was just a slight difference but it was extremely dangerous!
"Take your men and horses to break through the camp within half an hour, otherwise it won't be used to see me!" Sima Zhao sat down high and looked at his beloved son and said coldly.
"My son will definitely not be humiliated!" The father finally spoke, and Sima Yan got up and walked away as if he was amnesty. Sima Yan felt a chill on his back, and he was wearing heavy armor. He was already sweating profusely. He thought about it and was afraid. If his father really ignored him, where would his destiny go?
This is a battle to bet on Sima Yan's future destiny, and this battle will definitely be won!
"Duke Jin, the prince..." Zhong Hui reminded Sima Zhao from his side.
"What a defeat is? How could my descendants not even have such a bright mind?" Sima Zhao said obediently.
Zhong Hui heard this and said, "Victory and defeat are common in military affairs. The prince first came to the battle. If the Shu people had not appeared in this battle, they would have won."
"What a common military matter. When you get to such a field, how many common military matters can you stand?!" Sima Zhao turned cold and turned his head to stare at Zhong Hui.
The eyes only stayed for a breath, but it seemed as long as an hour for Zhong Hui. Duke Jin's eyes were filled with indescribable chill, without any emotion, and without any concealed murderous intent! Since the official position, Zhong Hui has also been an important think tank for Sima Zhao to fight north and south, but he has never seen Duke Jin so indifferent, and he is the chief think tank for himself.
When Zhong Hui realized it, Sima Zhao and his group had already walked away. Looking at the soldiers passing by, Zhong Hui breathed a sigh of relief, and a smile appeared on his face as if he was talking to himself: "No wonder, saying such words at this time really affects morale, hum."
Unfortunately, only Zhong Hui could hear this mutter. Such a small voice seemed to have never been said in the sea of 200,000 people.
Shi Ji, the great governor of Jingzhou in Wu, stood on the camp building and made a generous speech, inspiring the morale of the soldiers: "This is the last nest of the Wei people, and they can no longer afford to lose! We are all good men in Jiangdong. If we withstand it for two hours, the Wei people will inevitably be in chaos, and that is when we fight back!"
"I will win!" Liuping shouted from the side.
"We will win! We will win! We will win..." Wu Jun was encouraged by Shi Ji and Liuping for a long time. The morale was strong at this time, and the voices of tens of thousands of people shouting together came out from afar.
"Kill the enemy!" Liu Ping continued to boost morale.
"Kill the enemy! Kill the enemy! Kill the enemy..."
"I will never retreat!" Shi Ji's roar was almost broken.
"I will never retreat! I will never retreat! I will never retreat..."
The Wu people's shouting was like a letter of war. Sima Yan, who was in charge of the front-line offensive, looked gloomy and had some concerns in his heart. Unexpectedly, the Wu army was so determined to fight the Wei army. According to common sense, the Wu people's chances of winning in this battle can be said to be only 30%, or even less.
The Wei people attacked fiercely, but the actual speed was not fast. More than 200,000 people had to maintain a good formation in order to adapt to the situation and fight with ease. Of course, they could not go too fast.
After all, marching is not a charge.
There is another tough battle in front of me, but how is my father going to deal with the Shu army? The war is imminent, and Sima Yan has a strange thought in his heart. He is obviously devoted to the war in front of me, but he is still thinking about how to deal with the Shu army. Is he absent-minded? Or...
Chapter completed!