Defending across the river is not just as simple as effectively reducing the impact of military disadvantages, but more importantly, it can effectively avoid fighting. The imperial guards are so elite that if they have the advantage of being across the river and guarding the bridge, they will be almost invincible.
Therefore, doing so seems to be the most appropriate approach, as it can protect the entire team to the greatest extent.
In addition to this, there is another point that Zhai Biao did not say, but the meaning is very clear, that is, when the necessary time comes, that is, when Zhang Rong in Pingyin is surrounded, or the entire army is defeated, the more than 1,000 soldiers who retreated to the other side of the Jishui River in advance can retreat southward calmly, cross the Wenshui River to join Yue Fei... If Zhang Rong does not regard himself as an official army, then why should the imperial soldiers fight for him?
Although I say I have no prejudice, I am still not immune to worldly concerns.
But soon, Yang Yizhong, the commander of this elite army, made up his mind and shook his head: "No!"
Everyone was stunned.
However, Yang Yizhong did not hide it, but explained the reason clearly:
"Although the rain is light, the sky has not cleared up yet. It is difficult to monitor the situation across the river. Once we cross the river to defend... If I were Li Cheng, I would know that the troops on the other side of the river are all armored and elite, and it would be difficult to attack them by force. I would only leave a few small troops to act as decoys, and then sneak downstream and force a crossing from Huajiakou... Wouldn't our two thousand squads be idle by then? But if we stay on this side of the river, Li Cheng will at least have an army several times larger than mine to monitor us. He might even have the intention of mobilizing all his troops and taking advantage of the light rain today to force us to cross the Jishui River. In this way, although we are in danger for a while, we can play a big role in the overall situation!"
The officers were all stunned for a moment, then came to their senses. However, many of them became hesitant again after they came to their senses.
"I know what you are thinking." Raindrops dripped from the edge of the armor. Yang Yizhong continued to hold the sword and looked around, speaking in public. "You think I am betting all the 2,000 squads of the Guan family on the banks of the Ji River and beside Wushan, but in fact, I am not that serious... Because you must not forget that the reason why the pseudo-Qi army launched this offensive was that they thought that Yue Taiwei's troops were being reorganized and would definitely not be able to fight, so they dared to take a reckless risk to take Dongping Prefecture. In other words, the pseudo-Qi did not take Yue Taiwei's troops into account this time, and even did not take us into account, otherwise why would we meet suddenly yesterday? But you and I both know that Yue Taiwei's troops can fight, and we are here! In other words, the overall situation of the Dongping Prefecture war is in the hands of the Imperial Song! So as long as we can hold on for two or three days, please ask Yue Taiwei to stop worrying about the situation of Zhang Zhenfu and send troops directly, then Pingyin will definitely win or lose, there will definitely be reinforcements here, and Li Cheng will have to leave! On the contrary, if we retreat to the other side of the river at this time, it may ruin the overall situation! And if that happens, how can we face the Guan family after we go back?"
Having said this, without waiting for anyone to say anything, Yang Yizhong drew his sword and said coldly to the officers around him: "I have explained the reasoning. From now on, no more discussion of crossing the river is allowed. Stay in the camp and guard the bridge. Anyone who disobeys my order will be executed!"
After all, they had participated in several bloody battles and were arrogant and brave generals. Upon hearing this, they did not say anything more, but just bowed their heads and accepted the order.
However, just as Yang Yizhong had conveyed his decision, before everyone had a break, as expected, in the slightly lighter rain, a large number of soldiers and horses wearing Jin army armor attacked at high speed, and became a black mass in the rain, casting a shadow on people's hearts...
Moreover, although it was summer, the impact of the rain was still too great. At this time, the Song army that had camps had just made preparations, while the pseudo-Qi soldiers camping outside had already launched an attack. It can be seen that they must have been under pressure from above and had to act hastily.
So, they have to pay for it.
PS: I will start a new life from today and write books with peace of mind. Last month, I wrote 140,000 words. This month, I will finish the update of 150,000 words...
Then I ask again, am I really too old? Or are you too young? Anyway, no one has read "The Fisherman" and "The Golden Lotus"? Xiao En and Zhang Maode...
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