Royal Road

Chapter 380 River Mountain (5)

“Should we start crossing the river?” In the Chugong Hall, Liang Feng stood in front of the sand table and looked at the Caishiji with the small flag.

The battle report came from Jiangdong day and night. First, the navy entered the sea mouth straight to the mouth of the capital, and then land and water went in parallel, oppressing Ruxukou. Both sides played vigorously, but everyone knows that only by riding across the Yangtze River can the war be ended.

Unfortunately, Wang Dun was afraid that he wanted to break his head, and he couldn’t guess how they would cross the river.

“If the pontoon bridge has done meritorious service in this campaign, there will be no sky in front of Master Wang in the future!” Aside, Liang Rong also stared at the sand table with an expression of excitement.

What a feat to build a ship as a bridge to transport troops. If this campaign is successful, Zhao Jun will no longer have to worry about the dangers of the river.

Liang Feng smiled: “Pontoon bridges have existed since ancient times, but they have to be adapted to local conditions.”

Yes, the real secret weapon of this southern expedition is to build a floating bridge over the Yangtze River. In the history of the Song Dynasty, the Southern Tang Dynasty was destroyed by the construction of floating bridges from Caishiji to cross the river. However, what the Song Dynasty said was something more than a thousand years later. Liang Feng was worried about whether the technology could be realized. Who knows that after looking through historical data, he discovered that using a floating bridge to cross the river is really nothing new.

As early as “The Book of Songs”, the story of “welcome to Wei and build a boat as a beam” is recorded. Don’t talk about the far away, the nearest one. Didn’t the Heyang Floating Bridge built by Du in the Western Jin Dynasty still stand on the Yellow River? Building a floating bridge is really not technically difficult. The difficulty lies in how to draw the enemy’s line of sight, let the first batch of landing craft dock, and build a bridgehead.

It is precisely because of this that there were two large-scale battles to lure the enemy in Jingkou and Ruxukou.

Now that the layout is complete, it just depends on whether this landing battle can be successfully completed.

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“There are enemy troops crossing the river by boat!”

Of course, the Caishiji defenders would not miss such a big movement on the other side. However, now the garrison is either going east or west, how can there be troops to stop it? The guard gritted his teeth and sent five hundred people to intercept. The enemy has not many sampans, and a half-crossing strike might really stop it.

Hundreds of sharp soldiers came out of the camp, trying to hit the enemy by surprise. However, there were already more than two hundred Zhao Jun on the bamboo raft that came from the waves, raising the crossbow in his hand.

The bowstring shook, and the flying arrows were like locusts, penetrating the flesh and blood, and nailing the enemy to the ground. Several bamboo platoons dropped heavy iron anchors, stabilized the hull, and set up a crossbow formation. The remaining soldiers, holding iron swords in their hands, leaped down in a rain of arrows, and rushed to the shore by stepping on the water.

Half-crossing the shallows is the most dangerous. Just arrows and crossbows can cause countless people to die in vain in the river. However, now, wearing iron armor and holding a sword and shield, even if it is in range? These are all “Flying Leopard” athletes one by one, and they are covered by crossbows behind them, and they rush to the shore in a short time!

The Jin army was shot indiscriminately by the enemy and almost lost its position. Now there are more than a hundred fierce enemies rushing to the beach, and they are even more tired of coping. The long sword slashed horizontally, and the crossbow arrow stabbed vertically. In the blink of an eye, the small formation was disrupted. There was no idea of ​​holding on, the remaining Jin army retreated steadily and fled back to the camp in embarrassment.

The Zhao Jun who was looting the beach did not chase after him, and removed the horses and crossbows from the bamboo rafts and built fortifications along the river. The remaining soldiers began to dig deep pits to rush to build boat piers that could fix the pontoon bridge.

The general guarding the camp was sweating with anxiety: “Even if the enemy wants to cross the river from here, it will take a few days. Quickly report to the prime minister and ask him to send troops to stop…”

This sounded right, but before the words fell, dozens of bamboos were discharged into the water on the other side of the river. This time, the bamboo raft did not cross the river, but dropped anchor in the heart of the river every other segment. Someone jumped into the water and strung the bamboo rows with long iron cables, and then a large number of wooden boxes were fixed on the iron cables.

In an instant, a simple cable bridge was erected in the heart of the river. Among the enemy army, thousands of soldiers went out and stepped onto the bridge deck and laid them with wide wooden boards. One sandbag after another was thrown into the turbulent river to stabilize the bridge so that the wooden box would not sway.

The guard at the head of the city saw his eyes cracking, and his teeth creaked: “Out, out of the city! The bridge is ruined!”

This bridge must be destroyed! If this bridge was built, tens of thousands of troops would have crossed the Yangtze River in a short time, and it would be too late to send troops back to aid!

Unfortunately, it was too late.

A position has now been established on the beach. Five hundred soldiers guarding the trenches and refusing horses, each with a double crossbow, and five bed crossbows that can shoot three hundred steps, the silver-bright arrow tip is shining with a life-threatening light. Further away, Pioneer has boarded the cable bridge and rushed towards the south bank in strides.

Any temptation becomes a moth to the fire. The Jin army defending the city sent troops twice in a row, and they were both repelled. No fraud or defeat can make this group of Zhao Jun leave the camp. When the twilight fell, a camp had been erected on the river bank, and three thousand forwards guarded the bridgehead, making all night attacks in vain.

“Can’t fight anymore.” The guard was in cold sweat on his back. At this moment, he went out of the city, maybe the bridge was not captured, but his fortress was about to be captured by the enemy. “Has the news spread? Let the prime minister adjust the ship! Only by attacking the ship with fire can the bridge be destroyed!”

I sent messengers ten times a day, and I don’t know when Ruxukou can transfer the ship? Whether it is a fire ship or a patrol ship, only two ships can destroy the pontoon!

However, there was no sleep at night, and the Jin army never waited for reinforcements. When the sun climbed to the top of the sky again, Yi Yan issued an order to the Chinese army: “Cross the bridge!”

This one-day floating bridge is now more than one foot wide. Not to mention the soldiers, the carriages that transport the grain can pass unimpeded. The army, which had been prepared for a long time, quickly boarded the opposite bank along the pontoon and expanded the camp step by step. When the white-and-white Wusun horse also set foot on the solid land on the south bank, Yi Yan waved his whip and said, “Capture the camp ahead!”

On that day, Caishiji changed hands.

Wang Dun naturally received the newsletter from Caishiji. However, no matter how anxious he was, he couldn’t draw any troops! Just yesterday, the enemy’s ship broke through, destroyed the navy, and began to transport troops to the south bank. Moreover, I don’t know how many ships are rushing towards Caishiji.

Send naval forces to destroy the bridge? Send a step-by-step attack? He can’t even get it out! When he heard that tens of thousands of enemy troops were crossing the river along the Caishiji and taking the Zhai Fort, Wang Dun fell back two steps and sat down in the middle of the table.

How far is Caishiji from Jianye? How to hold the royal city? Is Dajin going to subdue the country?

“…Withdraw troops. Return to Jingzhou!” Wang Dun hissed.

He didn’t want to admit defeat! Jingzhou is still in hand, Jiangling and Wuchang are covered by Yunmeng Lake, the lake is endless, and the terrain is complicated. If you stick to it, Zhao Jun will definitely return without success! As long as you hold half of Jingzhou, why can’t you find a chance to recover? He couldn’t put all his forces on Sima’s body…As for the director of Wang, this son has repeatedly corrupted his serious things, and it doesn’t matter if he doesn’t save it!

Quickly settled his thoughts, Wang Dun ordered the withdrawal of troops. This is unexpected to many people. However, the majority of Jingzhou soldiers under Wang Dun’s command, and the enemy army has crossed the river again, must go to Jianye. At this moment, is it not a sheep’s mouth to save a car? Zhao Jun’s offensive in the past two days has scared many people out of their guts. As a result, no one resisted, the army turned around and fled towards Jingzhou.

It’s just that no one thought that Zhao Jun, who had crossed the river, did not send troops to build Ye, but pursued Wang Dun’s army.

The Jin army lacks horses, and Zhao Jun alone has 20,000 cavalry. This chase immediately caused the army to fall into a heavy siege.

Seeing that he couldn’t take it off, Wang Dun was also stubborn. Ordered to camp, wanting to fight the enemy desperately. After all, this is also the hinterland of Jin. As a famous general, how can he escape?

But this time, he slapped his face severely again.

“The prime minister! The right army was defeated!”

In just two days, the main force of the Zhao army caught up with the cavalry. It took another day to settle the camp. On the third day, the two armies lined up and started a confrontation. In less than two hours, the Jin army was defeated!

Without courage, without faith, even the emperor was left behind. What do they use to stop the enemy’s front?

Wang Dun’s eyes were red, and he roared to his confidant: “Block the enemy with Gu!”

The right army is just ordinary soldiers, if he is not his own army, even if it is broken, it will not feel distressed. The most important thing now is that the Chinese army retreats, it is best to board the warship and go straight to Jingzhou.

But this time, the answer to him was deathly silence.

Is there any life left to defend against the enemy?

“Why, do you want to resist orders?” In his anger, Wang Dun also realized something was wrong, and placed one hand on the sword.

Several confidants who had persuaded him to usurp the throne before glanced at each other. Someone stepped out and hugged Wang Dun, “Prime Minister, at the end of the crossbow, it’s useless to escape. How about surrendering Zhao Jun?”

“Jian Zhao, is lonely still alive?” As the prime minister of a country, even if he didn’t usurp power, he still had too many things in his hands. Everyone can come down, but he can’t!

“How many days can I escape to Jingzhou?” The man sneered, “Since the prime minister insists on going his own way, don’t blame me for waiting to offend…”

“Dare you…”

In the Chinese army’s big tent, there was the sound of the clash of weapons. Not long after, one person walked out of the camp, carrying a head, and said, “The thieves and slaves give the leader, follow me to welcome the king!”

The Chinese army retreated before the battle, and the coach was murdered violently, which became the last straw that crushed the Jin army. The army fled, more than 5,000 soldiers dropped, kneeling in front of Zhao Jun.

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“The prime minister abandoned the emperor and left, this is going to ruin me and get promoted!”

Jianye City has long been a mess. After learning that Zhao Jun had crossed the river and Wang Dun fled to Jingzhou, many ministers in the DPRK cried.

Wang Dun led the Sixth Army. If he had all escaped, wouldn’t it be possible to rely on the guards in the city to resist the army?

“Master! Let’s surrender. The fate is in Zhao!” someone hissed.

“Presumptuous! The rebellious army just crossed the river, but the two states of Jiaoguang are still in their hands. It’s better to **** the emperor to move south, and then try to restore the country…” Someone also said loudly.

Seeing the chaos in the court, Director Wang stretched out his hand and gently pressed: “Even if you move the capital, you must first block Zhao Jun’s navy. There are more than 30 warships near Jianye. I would like to personally lead the navy and guard the capital.”

Unexpectedly, Director Wang had the intention to go to battle in person, and someone immediately shouted: “Tai Fu!”

Director Wang’s expression was incomparable: “The country will fall, it is the time to be loyal. Who wants to go with me?”

A “loyalty” made people shed tears, and someone came forward.

“Xiaguan is willing to go!”, “The last general is also willing to go!”

Director Wang showed a slight smile on his lips: “With the concerted efforts of all the monarchs, they will be able to retreat from the enemy. At that time, they can **** the emperor to Nanshan.”

Is this the best option? no one knows. However, Director Wang stepped forward and did restore some order to the chaotic court. Carriage after carriage of ordnance were transported onto the ship. Prepare for the final battle. Jianye has no city walls at all, and the palace walls are low and pitiful. Once the enemy has crossed the Eguchi Line, no one can escape. In this desperate battle, there was also some bleak aura.

Wearing a battle armor, the director Wang came to bid farewell to the emperor. The young emperor, who was only six years old, had tears in his eyes, holding on to the sleeves of Director Wang: “The master can’t go. I want the master to accompany…”

Director Wang also had tears in his eyes, and gently held the little hand of the emperor: “Don’t worry, your majesty. The minister is willing to smooth out the obstacles for your majesty, and give your majesty a lifelong peace.”

Taking a step back, he knelt down in front of the emperor and bowed the chief salute. Afterwards, Director Wang got up and adjusted his robe, and walked out of the palace without looking back.

However, when Director Wang boarded the handsome ship and the navy was ready to go, an urgent report was sent before the case. Wang Dun was murdered by his subordinates and sacrificed his head to Zhao Jun. The whole army collapsed.

How far is Ruxukou from Jianye? Even if they win this game, can they escape Zhao Jun’s pursuit?

Director Wang folded up the military newspaper without changing his expression, and ordered the messenger to be detained and the news blocked. The ship sailed out of the water village according to the original plan.

Standing on the watchtower at the bow of the ship, the winter river breeze blows, making people cold all over. An official asked in a low voice: “Why does the Taifu go on the expedition? As long as the sacrifice, there is a way to survive…”

“Liu Yi, the pseudo-Han, has a way to survive. What about the other Huns?” Dao Wang looked into the distance as he touched his hand on the fence, looking towards the dense water formation ahead. Another ship from Zhao Jun passed through Hangou. No wonder it can completely defeat Jingkou’s defenses.

“That’s a fake man! Taifu is the head of the hundred officials in the Great Jin Dynasty! He is the first person in Jiangzuo!” The officer could not help but argue.

“Same.” Director Wang chuckled lightly.

When Great Zhao established the country, he never recognized Sima Rui’s orthodox status. The murder of the young emperor was actually not a rumor. Because of this throne, how can they stop harming an emperor?

Now, when the mountains and rivers are exhausted. If you surrender, everyone else has a way to survive. Only oneself and Wang Dun who pushed Sima Rui to the upper ranks will inevitably die. And the death of the two will make Langya Wang Clan fall into a place where no one can recover. For the sake of ambition and for the family business, his hands are as **** as Brother Brother. Now, it’s time to wash away the stains with this cavity of blood.

He will not return to Jianye alive. Similarly, those who are unwilling to surrender to Zhao, and those who are recalcitrant will also die in this defensive battle. When Zhao Jun enters the city, no one will think of fleeing, and will only hand over the emperor. Will a six-year-old doll make the sage of Zhao Guo jealous? I’m afraid not. Sima Xi will spend the rest of his life in Luoyang City, safe and worry-free.

This is what he owes the Emperor Xian, and also what he owes the Wang Clan. A loyal minister who serves his life is enough to be respected by the enemy. Langya Wang Clan may lose its past glory, but it will not be destroyed. The death of him and his cousin was the life-saving token of the other Wang’s children.

He had really believed that he could work with Brother Brother to help the first emperor conquer Kyushu and solve Wanmin hanging upside down…

A trace of regret flashed under his eyes, and Director Wang still stood upright, as if arrogantly snowing. Shuofeng hunts and pulls the cloak tied to his shoulders.

The drums of war rang.

Jiangdong Navy went to war again, and started a contest with Zhao Jun. However, the army is distracted, and the enemy and ourselves are far apart. After two days of fighting, the Shuai ship was sunk by the enemy. Wang Dao died, and the navy was in a great collapse.

Five days later, Jianye opened the gate to welcome Zhao Jun. The emperor of Jin descends, and the country is destroyed.

The author has something to say: In history, Wang Dun died of illness, and his adopted son did not mourn. After the rebellion was calmed down, his body was chopped off his head.

Wang Dao assisted the three emperors and ended in prime minister.