PFC Chapter 542 Urgent March
Chapter 542 Urgent March
"Go to the Tianshu Road and follow this road. It only takes four days to reach Guangling City. According to our detailed work in Guangling City, the Guangling defenders have been neglecting their training for a long time, and their weapons and equipment are almost worn out. It's rusty, and its combat effectiveness is not very strong. We can throw away the heavy armor, keep only seven days of food and grass, and attack Guangling in one go. "
Zong Wenfu held a wooden stick in his hand, drawing maps and formulating strategies from time to time.
Tie Yan took a deep breath, threw off his helmet and armor, and left food and grass for seven days. This move was a bit too crazy. He looked at Zong Wenfu, but there was no madness on Zong Wenfu's face, only calmness and reason.
Obviously, this was his well-thought-out plan.
It is also the way to complete the task and have the highest probability of success.
Tie Yan stood up and paced back and forth in the tent. The cold wind howled outside the house, and there was the faint sound of wolves howling.
"How sure are you?"
When he turned around, he happened to meet Zong Wenfu's eyes, which seemed to be burning with fire.
"Eighty percent."
Zong Wenfu's face remained calm and calm, with a slight smile on his lips - he had successfully persuaded Tie Yan.
"Elaborate."
"The other party doesn't have many manpower. The ambush troops on the Heavenly Book Road have probably withdrawn. Let's send several scouts to search carefully. If there is no one there, we can go directly to the Heavenly Book Road and save two days of travel."
"can."
"The enemy's army that escaped last night chose to go around and be two days behind us. After crossing the Heavenly Book Road, we moved forward at the fastest speed and kept walking in front of them, so they had no chance to ambush. But you still have to be careful, so scout out any possible ambush places.”
"can."
"Our target is Guangling City. There is a very open area outside Guangling City. This army that sneaks up on us does not have many men and no horses. If we camp outside Guangling City, the opponent will be unable to do anything. Immediately, we captured Guangling City in one fell swoop.”
"can."
Tie Yan nodded slightly.
"It's up to the general to decide whether to attack or retreat."
Zong Wenfu bowed and spoke.
Tie Yan stroked his beard. There was no problem with the tactics, but the risks were a bit high. But they are soldiers, and dying on the battlefield is their best destiny. This mission is crucial to the Sirius Kingdom, and this risk is worth a try.
Zong Wenfu lowered his head, and the court fell into a brief silence. After a while, Tie Yan opened his eyes and looked at the map in front of him, his blood boiling in his body.
"attack."
The Sirius Emperor had high hopes for him, how could he disappoint people.
It is the fate of a soldier to die in battle. The worst that can happen is death.
Without further ado, ten scouts quickly went up the mountain, while the rest of the soldiers ate to replenish their energy and took off their heavy armor.
"My lord, there is no danger."
"Explore again."
"Counsel Zong, all enemies have evacuated."
"Explore again."
"Counsel Zong, make sure there is no one on the mountain."
The soldiers were almost finished arranging, Tie Yan drew his sword and pointed it at the Book of Heaven:
"Brothers, go up the mountain."
……
In the early morning of the next day, Lin Xiaofan and others had just woken up when they saw Ying Er arriving at some unknown time.
"Sir, something happened. Just last night, the Sirius army dropped many heavy objects and came from Tianshu Road and headed towards Guangling City."
Ying Er smiled bitterly and opened his mouth to report.
"What! How long have they been gone?"
Xiao Tiansheng's eyes widened. Even he felt that he had not recovered from the power of Lei Zhenzi in that battle, but it did not frighten the Sirius army.
And since the other party chose to go up the mountain from Tianshan Road, it was obvious that they were bluffing and they actually didn't have many manpower.
"I went up the mountain at midnight last night and came down at noon. I have been walking for two or three hours. I traveled lightly again and have walked forty or fifty miles."
Ying Er thought for a moment and then concluded.
"It's sixty or seventy miles from here to where Tianshu Road goes down the mountain. The opponent has already opened up a hundred miles gap with us, and there are no horses, so he probably won't be able to catch up."
Duanmu Keer spoke.
For a moment, everyone looked at Lin Xiaofan, waiting for him to make his next decision.
“I’m afraid my opponent this time will not be easy.”
Lin Xiaofan exhaled and turned into mist in the air. Now that they were running out of food and being separated by such a long distance, pursuit would definitely be impossible.
"Brother Xiao, how many troops and horses are there in Guangling City, and how are their combat capabilities?"
Lin Xiaofan asked.
"This...I don't know for sure. But what is certain is that a city like Guangling City that has not been threatened by war for a long time has only three thousand soldiers and horses at most, and its generals are also unknown."
Xiao Tiansheng is stationed in the capital all year round, or fighting with the Tianwu Kingdom in the west, and doesn't know much about the situation in the southeast.
"How long will it take for the Sirius National Army to reach Guangling City if it advances at full speed?"
Lin Xiaofan turned his eyes to the personal guard who knew the way.
"Four days, including today, if we move forward at full speed, it will only take four days to reach the city."
The guard bowed and said.
"How long will it take for the defenders near Guangling City to support them?"
Lin Xiaofan asked again.
"At full speed, the infantry would take about six days."
The guard then answered.
"Six days, I guess it's too late."
Lin Xiaofan pondered. They sent two people to Guangling City to give an early warning. Both of them were cavalry. If nothing happened, they would be able to reach Guangling City tonight. Then Guangling City sent people to report the news to the surrounding cities. Even if they rode two fast horses and drove around day and night, it would still take a day and a night to get there.
When we bring the army to support us, including today, it will take a total of eight days.
With the strength of this Sirius army, if they travel for four days and rest for one day, three days will be enough to capture Guangling City.
After the city is taken, it will be difficult for the reinforcements that rush over to take it back.
"Brother Lin, why not do this? I will take you on horseback to Guangling City, and I will definitely be able to get ahead of them. You are responsible for commanding, and I am responsible for leading the troops. Together, with the addition of three thousand defenders, we can hopefully defend Guangling City. "
Xiao Tiansheng said. His horse is tall and strong, and it is easy to carry two people.
"At this point, we can only give it a try. Fengsheng, Duanmu Liangjiang, take the rest of you and return to Rongyang City the same way."
Now the success or failure rests entirely on his and Xiao Tiansheng's shoulders. As for the remaining more than a hundred people, even if they rush over, they will not affect the situation of the battle. There may be big problems because of the lack of supplies and food.
Rather than doing this, it is better to go back to Rongyang City directly.
"Okay! You must be careful."
Fengsheng nodded slightly and said worriedly.
If Guangling City is lost, Lin Xiaofan's situation will be very dangerous.
"Don't worry, don't you know what my strength is? Not to mention the defeat of these five thousand men, even if another five thousand come, they will still be killed."
Lin Xiaofan smiled confidently and sat on the horse.
"Don't worry, you go to Chang'an City and wait for my good news."
"drive!"
Xiao Tiansheng waved his whip and the horse sped away. At this time, the sun had just exposed half of its body, as if it overlapped with a majestic horse, and their outlines became blurred in the light.
The war horse seemed to be given life by the sun, and its figure appeared more vigorous and powerful in the light.