Royal Road

Chapter 379 River Mountain (4)

An army of six hundred thousand is naturally a number that will deter the enemy. The total number of foot cavalry and naval forces deployed by the State of Zhao was only 120,000. Coupled with the establishment of grain ships and grain silos along the way, the number of logistic servants has been drastically reduced. The total strength is around 300,000.

This number is less for the war of annihilation of the country. But for the extremely fragile political situation of the Eastern Jin Dynasty, it is still an unshakable number.

How can Wang Dun dare to neglect? Immediately deploy troops to fight the enemy on the front line of Huai Shui northward. His response was not slow, but the food and manpower needed to mobilize the army were extremely difficult to prepare. Before the front line was properly set up, Zhao Jun’s battleship passed the Huaishui River, and the Shouchun defender surrendered the city!

“Xiancheng? Behind my hundreds of thousands of army hall, the thieves were actually dedicated to the city?!” As soon as he led the troops out of Jianye, Wang Dun was furious with anger when he heard the bad news.

“The prime minister. Shouchun is lost, Huainan is in danger! It is better to stick to the Yangtze River and use the navy to resist the enemy!” The officials below immediately remonstrated.

Although Zhao Guo sent thousands of ships this time, the Beiren were not good at water wars after all. Being able to cross the Huai Shui River is just a defender surrendering to the enemy. If the line of defense is set up on the Yangtze River, the enemy may not be able to attack Jiangdong. Didn’t the Soochow also retreat to the North’s Great Division several times with the navy?

This is the best way now. As a famous general, how can Wang Dun know? So gritted his teeth, he suppressed the soldiers and horses, no longer marching north, but garrisoned the soldiers. Ruxuguchi was the fortress where Soochow rejected Cao and Wei, and the two mountains faced each other. Even if Cao Jun is strong, he has no choice but to return.

In addition, the Jingkou on the east side of Jianye also laid ships. There is Hangou here, which can flow from the Huai River to the river. Even if the rivers are blocked by wars over the years, they may not be able to oversize ships, and they must be guarded. By holding two estuary, the Yangtze River’s throat was strangled. Wuchang was still in his own hands, and it was impossible for the Zhao Guoshui army to descend from Jingzhou along the river. Is it possible that they can swim across the Yangtze River on a sampan?

Tens of thousands of naval forces moved together and stationed on the river. The Jin country is ready to fight. However, Zhao Jun, who had penetrated into the enemy’s territory, did not attack immediately, but steadily swallowed the Huainan and Lujiang counties in the north of the Yangtze River. Start to build fortifications.

“The construction of the aqua toilets in Xinying is too slow! People are urged again and cannot be delayed.” Jiang Da did not stay in the account, and kept patrolling the camp.

This time the army went south, not only paying attention to the food road and the navy army, but also preventing the epidemic! There are many miasma in the Southland, and just after the floods in the east of the Yangtze River, there may be plagues. Therefore, the Tai Hospital alone sent more than 500 people, and Jiang Da personally served in the army. Who dares not obey the orders of such big Chinese doctors? Even military latrines must be built in accordance with regulations.

However, when Rao was so, Jiang Da still tightened his mind all day. Two or three hundred thousand people have caught up with the Dingkou of a big city. With so many people coming to the Southland, serious problems will arise just because of the unacceptable conditions. You have to worry about everything you eat and drink, and more importantly, prevent epidemics. No matter how many doctors there are, it is quite difficult.

“The water poured into the water sac must be boiled. Once there is vomiting and diarrhea, immediately isolate it.” The hospital has a microscope, and Jiang Da does not know how many times he has seen worms in the water with his own eyes. Although he believes, but what the Buddhists call “Sumi Mustard Seed” is not necessarily all vain.

Even if you spend more firewood to boil water, it is better than catching an illness and getting an epidemic.

“Jiang Daling, another group of refugees have entered Shu County…” someone said.

“These insect beetles killed by a thousand knives!” Jiang Da scolded bitterly, “Send five more people over to guard against diseases, so that no hidden dangers arise.”

There was no one in the entire Jin country even in the face of such a big flood. Therefore, the army came, in addition to regaining lost ground, but also to settle the refugees. As a result, the affairs are even more complicated. Fortunately, these things, whether it is an official or a doctor, are used to doing things, and if you can get a point in the back, you have to be more stable.

Tens of thousands of troops are busy in Jiangbei. The defenders across the bank were a little impatient.

“What exactly does Zhao Jun want to do?” Wang Dun guarded the letter daily, irritable.

Zhao Jun can slowly attack the Huainan counties in Jiangbei, but he can’t. It is not a small amount for the army to chew over hundreds of thousands. Originally, Jin was short of food, but now the floods have just passed, and the refugees are everywhere. I don’t know how many civil revolts have been initiated. If I keep it for a year or a half, I’m afraid that Zhao Jun’s offensive will be overwhelming.

But besides sticking to it, what can be done? Huainan’s fight is almost impossible, Zhao Jun actually still has time to buy people’s hearts. In this case, crossing the river, I am afraid there will be no return.

It was only at this moment that Wang Dun deeply regretted that he had relegated too many generals who could fight. If Tao Kan and Liu Kun were there, they wouldn’t be afraid of the generals turning over.

No, you can’t be messed up by the enemy. Wang Dun worked hard and sent scouts to investigate the enemy’s situation. In order to capture the two counties, Zhao Jun has now been divided into two groups. It doesn’t look like it was accidental. If the enemy’s troops are divided, it is even less easy to be fooled.

It took more than two months for this to complete, and it seems that winter is about to begin. The Jin army, who was restless, finally ushered in the latest military report.

“Jingkou was attacked?” Wang Dunteng stood up, “Is there an enemy ship going south from Hangou?”

Is it a ship or a battleship? Can Hangou pass? Why didn’t the Jingkou Water Army stop it? Thoughts lingered in his mind, but the scout’s answer shattered all guesses.

“Return to the prime minister, enemy ships, enemy ships come from the sea! Twenty big ships in total! Break through our defense line, and a thousand small boats will go straight down Hangou, and they will arrive at the capital in a few days…”

“What?” Wang Dun’s eyes were dark, and he almost fell back into his seat.

From the mouth of the Yangtze River, it is true that you can go straight to Jianye, but where did Zhao Jun come from so many large ships? What’s more, there are many sandbars at the mouth of the sea. If the terrain is unfamiliar, stranding is common. How did they go all the way smoothly? Why didn’t anyone tell me in advance?

“The prime minister, do you need to deploy troops to support?!” a general asked.

Jingkou is less than a day away from Jianye, if Zhao Jun invades, it would be unthinkable!

“No… send a fleet to support!” After finally stabilizing his figure, Wang Dun quickly ordered.

It seems that the enemy navy is heading south from Xuzhou. Where does the cavalry go? Do you need to say more? Even if he was in a mess for a while, Zhao Jun might not be able to break into Jianye. After all, the Jiangdong Navy has many ships and soldiers, enough to block the enemy!

But walking is not good! If the victorious army, who had been fighting for ten years and wiped out the Xianbei and Xiongnu in one fell swoop, crossed the river, it would be the time when the Jin Dynasty was destroyed!

“Take out all the medicines in the library! I want the thief army who pretends to be a ghost to taste the power of’Tian Lei’!” Wang Dun pressed the table and shouted angrily.

“Put another ship with crossbow.” Standing at the bow, Lu Kai stood with both hands on his back, standing straight.

Since the entrance to the sea broke into the Yangtze River, the Beihai Sea Division has drilled for an unknown number of times. The aeronautical charts obtained from pirates and merchant ships are even more numerous. It is precisely because of this that they were able to drive straight in and assist the navy boats to break through the blockade. However, this credit is far from enough.

Four or five warships, under the guidance of the semaphore, began to turn their crossbows. Above the iron spear, the fire was raging. Whether it is the penetrating power of the spear or the collodion wrapped around it, the enemy ship can be greatly frustrated. It is not impossible to lay down two more ships.

Although the role of the navy is only to lure the enemy, but with so many big ships and hundreds of small boats to assist in the battle, it may not be impossible for the Jin State navy to be incapable of parrying. If it can break through the enemy’s blockade and approach Jianye, the navy’s contribution will be great.

With howling, the crossbow arrows dragged up a long feather of fire and rushed towards the enemy ship in the distance!

Wang Dun was not wrong. After the navy launched the offensive, Zhao Jun, who had been entrenched for a long time, also moved. Moreover, the land and water are advancing side by side, launching a total offensive.

This team has a large number of soldiers and horses, and there are boats from Chaohu Lake. However, Wang Dun was not afraid. Back then, tens of thousands of Cao Jun couldn’t break the stronghold. Are you still afraid of the Zhao Jun who divided his troops?

For a time, thunder and drums sounded on both sides of the river bank!

“Captain, there is gunpowder on the enemy boat!”

If you want to attack Ruxukou, you must first fight in water. The navy chief Yang Hui naturally led the troops first. When vehicles and ships are thrown into the battlefield, they must be cautiously deployed. The Beihai Master had already opened fire, so he naturally couldn’t fall behind.

Unexpectedly, just as soon as the battle was engaged, enemy troops would rush into the water with small boats such as Meng Chong and Chima. As long as it hits the ship, it immediately detonates and makes an ear-splitting roar.

A few years ago, I am afraid that some people would think that this was a lightning strike, which would disrupt the military’s mind. However, now the navy is up and down, who doesn’t know how to use gunpowder? Your Majesty said many years ago that gunpowder cannot be monopolized by Zhao. Only when the whole army is familiar with the properties of medicines can they not be deterred by surprise attacks. Now I look at it, as expected.

Yang Hui sneered coldly: “Take an axe at the door! Let them see what a real thunderbolt looks like!”

The huge vehicles and ships began to shake their oars, and the three juxtaposed in a line. The ballista on the deck was filled with ammunition and released at the same time. For a while, the projectile was like rain, smashing toward the Jin army’s ship. Just listen to the loud noises one after another, the gunpowder is full of smoke, and the screams are endless. Ordinary Jin soldiers, where have you seen such methods? I was so scared that I was so scared. Those who know the purpose of gunpowder can’t help this terrible attack. Seeing that the naval forces began to disperse.

“The enemy formation is in chaos, let’s add fuel to the fire!” Yang Hui drew sharp light across his eyes and ordered loudly.

The boat filled with fierce kerosene immediately rushed out of the array and rushed towards the enemy formation.

“It’s really lively.” Standing on the shore, Sun Jiao said hey and put down the telescope in his hand. “It seems that Governor Yang is going well, even the Thunderbolt has been used. We can’t lose to this group of water turtle!”

Amphibious soldiers must despise each other. While shouting a landruck, the other side will call out a few more water turtles. However, at this moment, Sun Jiao’s subordinates could even care about this. Each eye gleamed and leaped towards the gun carriage on the shore.

The navy’s ballista is just a simplified version of the thunderbolt. How can they be as powerful as their magical army? Squeaky, the gun racks were full, and Sun Jiao smiled and said, “Shoot. Don’t hurt the friendly army.”

This is also considered reasonable. In the melee on the water, if the aim is inaccurate, it is really possible to shoot through one’s own ship. However, how can the gunners be **** who can’t even determine the accuracy of their heads? As if he hadn’t heard the second half of the sentence, Pi Jiang vigorously waved the flag in his hand.

How spacious is the river in such dangerous places as Ruxukou? The distance of two or three miles is really not a problem for the Thunderbolt Cannon of the Divine Machine Army.

The heavy iron pill flew up into the air with the throwing force, overtook its own ship, and smashed into the enemy’s water formation. After a shot, the sawdust shattered, and the waves were huge. The already chaotic water surface became more and more unbearable.

A battle was fought from morning to night, and the only remaining navy of the Jin army was almost wiped out. Wang Dun’s face was pale, and he clenched his fists: “Re-adjust the Jingzhou Navy…”

“The Prime Minister, if the Jingzhou navy also comes to help, I am afraid that Wuchang will not be able to protect it…” Someone couldn’t help saying,

“How many boats can they have? Send me troops! And coastal cavalry, all mobilize them, and guard their beards strictly!”

The Lei Fang, which he bought from the Taoist at a large price, was so unbearable in front of the enemy. Now that Jingkou is in danger, we must not lose the mouth again! Zhao Jun must be stopped in Jiangbei!

Just like a magnet, more and more soldiers and horses from Jiangdong converge towards the rustle. However, on the north bank where no one was interested, a large army avoided the two river mouths and advanced towards another goal.

“Is this Caishiji?” Riding on the horse, Yi Yan narrowed his eyes and looked at the scene ahead.

I saw the cliff Chihiro in the distance, and the river was rushing. Under the shade of green, there are shadows of ancient temples. The winding dragon of the Yangtze River is slightly constricted here, and you can see the opposite bank as long as you lift your eyes.

This place was also the fortress of the Soochow, and Zhou Yu once stationed here to resist the enemy with the land and water coalition forces. At this moment, however, there are already very few defenders on the other side. The troops and fleets were attracted by the battlefields of the two river mouths, and a blank area appeared.

If you can cross the Caishiji in one fell swoop, taking Jianye is like exploring the bag. But Zhao Guo’s boat divisions have all been put into the battlefield, and where did the ships carry troops? With tens of thousands of steps, how can we cross the Yangtze River?

Facing the surging river, Yi Yan only smiled slightly, and ordered: “Order the army to build a bridge.”

How can a bridge be built above the river? Unexpectedly, with an order, more than a dozen huge bamboo rafts broke the boiling water waves and rushed towards the heart of the river!