Chapter 2396 Zhao Zhen's Choice
The Yong'an Army and the Shenwei Army led by Wang Shao had been waiting for reinforcements in Zagher for a long time. When the army was ambushed by the Tubo army, Wang Shao naturally received news, but he was unable to rush to rush to rush to rush to rush to rush to rush to rush to rush to rush to rush to rush to rush to rush to rush to rush to rush to rush to rush to rush to reinforce reinforcements. Wang Shao was also attacked by the Tubo people.
Through this period of time, the Tubo people encircled the Yong'an army and Zhao Zhen understood Jiaosiluo's idea, which was to cut off the supply and food supply route of the Song Dynasty.
Zhao Zhen stood on the brown bluestone and was a little nervous. The battle reports on the front line had not been conveyed for a long time. It was extremely troublesome to master the front line information in this era.
At present, Ma'er dared to be surrounded by tens of thousands of troops of Garidacuo. It was obvious that he was determined not to fight head-on with the Song Dynasty. After several feint attacks, he ended in vain.
The besieging Maer dared to be the only thing Garidacuo could do, but the news of the Northern Line was still delivered in time. Yang Huaiyu led the army to continuously break through and occupied Rezhen Temple.
This was obviously a bad news for the Tubo people. Jiao Siluo concentrated his strength on the southern route, but he forgot that there was a fierce Song army cavalry on the northern route.
Cai Boqi had already supplied enough food to Yang Huaiyu's army. Although it was all compressed military rations, it was completely enough for them to survive until they attacked Luoshecheng.
"The war on the southern road is in a stalemate, but the northern line goes very smoothly. Obviously, the Tubo people have focused their strength on Wang Shao. Will the officials mobilize troops again from Sichuan Road to resolve the difficulties of Wang Shao's troops? Or... Let Wang Shao's troops retreat from Zager to support the army?"
Cai Boyi was a little worried at the side, and looked up at Zhao Zhen with fear. The Yong'an Army and the Shenwei Army led by Wang Shao were the elites of the Song Dynasty and the only army equipped with firearms in the Song Dynasty.
Once the Tubo people consumed all the ammunition in the army through continuous attacks, the consequences would be unimaginable, but Zhao Zhen was not as anxious as Cai Boyi. Instead, he looked back and stared at Cai Boyi and said, "I don't need to build an army with firearms. You also see how fierce and amazing their attacks on the Tubo Plateau are. When they retreat at this time, it will inevitably cause dissatisfaction among the soldiers in the army. Although they are equipped with firearms, they are also equipped with bayonets and horizontal swords. Do the soldiers of the Song Dynasty do not use horizontal swords, and the blades are no longer sharp?!"
Zhao Zhen's words made Cai Boqi speechless, as if it was true. When he learned that the front-line ammunition was in a hurry, Cai Boqi subconsciously thought that Wang Shao's troops were unable to fight.
You should know that the Yong'an Army and the Divine Guard Army are both elite soldiers who fought on the battlefield of the Song Dynasty. Even if they leave the firearms, their combat power is not weak with bayonets and horizontal swords.
"Do you know that now is the best opportunity to train the Yong'an Army and the Divine Guard Army. Since they equipped them with firearms, they have never encountered a battle of fighting with hands and blades. Do you know that Wang Shao's reports are all one-sided killing of firearms, and the enemy is almost unable to reach the army and be shot to death after being 100 meters away.
If our army is equipped with firearms, if we encounter ammunition in a hurry, wouldn’t we have no combat power or experience? Wang Shao led his troops to fight not only to attack Luoshecheng, but more importantly, he must gain experience and lessons from this new war! Only by fighting a hundred battles can we form an army!"
Cai Boqi was so shocked by Zhao Zhen's courage that he couldn't speak, and he was deeply admired by Zhao Zhen's foresight. Just imagine, which emperor could think of so many things, and all these details were considered by the officials.
What a saying, "A hundred battles are made into an army!", which army of the Song Dynasty has not been made into an army of an army for hundreds of battles? Not to mention the imperial guards that the court relied on, even the sixteen guards were all elite soldiers who fought on the battlefield.
The soldiers of the Song Dynasty are now synonymous with the ability to fight well. Even people from all over India or the Qin State know that the Song army has strong combat power.
Although the war between the Seljuks and the Song Dynasty was concealed, the news spread. In the Europa's understanding, Seljuk was an extremely powerful empire. Tugluk led Seljuk to conquer the Abbas dynasty and was a powerful force.
But such a powerful dynasty "sank to the sand" on the land in the east. After being killed by the Song army from outside the Tiemen Pass to the 800-mile sea, they did not dare to make things difficult for merchants in the Song Dynasty and the Song Dynasty again.
When Cai Boyi recalled these things, he suddenly had no worries. The confidence that came from somewhere made him relieved. There was an official family, Wang Shao, Yong'an Army and the Shenwei Army, which were likely to undergo a new transformation.
Although Zhao Zhen was worried that the accumulated troops would not be able to deliver the supplies needed by Wang Shao's troops on time, he was also worried that the southern army without ammunition and supplies would be defeated. Those who were good at using firearms would forget the combat methods of cold weapons and would lose the rare courage of the army!
People always grow in adversity, and the same is true for the army of the Song Dynasty. Although Zhao Zhen changed the rules of war, it was impossible to have a smooth flow in the battle.
"On the Tubo Plateau now, I have no soldiers to call. The only thing the front-line army can rely on is itself, and the military merits of the accumulated troops must be doubled! This battle is crucial. They not only need to transport the baggage to Zagher where Wang Shao is located, but also to join Wang Shao's troops. I believe that they can break through Pibo City with a hundred thousand troops."
Cai Boqi sighed: "The official thoughts are thorough, and I am impressed! A hundred thousand army, coupled with the baggage sent by the accumulated troops, Wang Shao will definitely conquer Pibo City! This will also help to remove the siege of Maer Dan!"
After Cai Boqi finished speaking, he realized something was wrong. He looked up and saw the helpless look in Zhao Zhen's eyes, and said carefully: "Official family? What's wrong with me?"
Zhen sighed: "What you said before is right. A hundred thousand troops will fall into Pibo City. Not only that, the city of Luoshe is also within reach. Yang Huaiyu's 300,000 iron cavalry, and Wang Shao are a 100,000 army. Between the north and south, the capture of Luoshe is like taking things out! But at that time, Jiao Siluo will definitely attack Ma'er wildly! Because I am here."
Gudong……… Cai Boqi swallowed nervously: “Officials, otherwise we will lead our army to break through?”
"Do you think I will leave? I sent hundreds of thousands of soldiers to the Tubo Plateau. They worked hard on the front line and fought for the country. They could be wrapped in horses and bodies at any time. I would abandon them. I want to welcome my "good man" of the Song Dynasty to return in triumphant return!"
Cai Boyi stopped talking. The official had done even more crazy things on the battlefield before. Now he was just guarding the city and waiting for assistance in the city of Maer. If the Song army conquered some cities, he would definitely return to help.
Chapter completed!