Chapter 338 Military Strategy, Chuxiong Defeats Again

Chapter 338 Military Strategy, Chuxiong Defeats Again

Chapter 338 Military Strategy, Chuxiong Defeats Again

As the sun rose higher, galloping war horses suddenly appeared outside Yunlongzhou City.

Wang Shen's troops, who were investigating in the direction of Jinchiwei, sent people back in a hurry and delivered key information.

Inside the military tent, Lu Yunyi was holding documents with a serious expression on his face.

The data above records the number of enemy troops detected, their marching speed, their food and fodder supplies, and a preliminary assessment of their combat effectiveness.

The enemy's number was roughly the same as the intelligence we had obtained earlier, about 35,000.
Most of them were Indians and Tusi people who were used as cannon fodder.
Among them were also some Luchuan residents who had suffered from the disaster.

There were no more than 8,000 armored soldiers who could truly form combat effectiveness, and even fewer who were fully armored.

Because of the defeat of the Youyu army camp,

Some soldiers and Indians put on Ming army armor.
Although it is dilapidated, it is better than nothing.

The same was true for food, fodder and military equipment. With the replenishment of the military camp, they were more than sufficient.

Most of the Luchuan people are now resting in the Yanshan forest, fifteen miles away from Jinchiwei.

At their marching speed,

The earliest they will reach the outer area of ​​Jinchiwei is tonight, but it is not yet known whether they will launch an attack on the village immediately.

The enemy's combat capability was evaluated by the exploration team as B-1.
[The mob still has some power]
[If you want to win, you need the right time, right place, and right people]
Lu Yunyi finished reading the document and combined it with the information collected by Sun Sian.

He has already made preliminary considerations about the entire Luchuan Army.

Lu Yunyi closed the document in his hand, placed it on the table, and spoke in a deep voice:
"Feng Yunfang, call a few senior officers from the army to come over to discuss this matter."

"Yes!"

Soon, several generals led by Liu Heiying hurried over.

"sit."

Lu Yunyi waved his hand.
Feng Yunfang hurriedly stepped forward and handed over the copied message documents one by one.

Lu Yunyi pulled the huge map from one side.
It contains the collected topographic maps of Dali.

Lu Yunyi took a bamboo pole and tapped it gently.

"Everyone, the information you have now is the general situation of the Luchuan Army.
Aruta's army did not stop after capturing the military camp.

Instead, they continued to move southwards and stopped at Yanshanlin to rest.

So, Ben will decide,

We soldiers went to the Youyu military camp first, headed south, and took advantage of the situation to pursue them.

When the Aruta army attacked the Golden Tooth Guards,

When the battle is in full swing, we will attack from both sides and defeat the enemy in one fell swoop."

As soon as these words were spoken, the atmosphere suddenly became solemn.

Several generals looked back and forth between the documents and maps in their hands, with thoughtful expressions on their faces.

Lu Yunyi's expression was calm, and he spoke calmly:
"If you have any ideas, please feel free to bring them up.

This battle is particularly important, and requires you and I to work together, without any negligence."

Zhang Yu, who was sitting at the bottom, spoke first, while looking at the document in his hand with a frown:
"Sir, judging from the military reports and information,

Aruta deliberately concealed his identity and whereabouts.

I have reason to suspect that his behavior of walking southward was a deliberate betrayal."

As soon as these words were spoken, all the generals present looked over with questioning expressions.

"Go on." Lu Yunyi said lightly.

Zhang Yu nodded and continued:
"From the battle report on the capture of the Youyu tribe camp,

The Aruta army was not that elite.

Instead, they used human wave tactics and their fearless servant soldiers to achieve victory, but they also suffered heavy losses as a result.

This is how they treat the Youyu tribe's military camp.

If it is the more tightly guarded and elite Golden Tooth Guards,
I don’t know how much it will cost and how many lives it will take.

Moreover, this kind of tactics can only be used when the wind is favorable.
If the army encounters an obstacle, both its morale and incomplete armaments will drag it down.

The subordinates believed that Aruta left with his army without stopping.

The purpose was not to attack the Jinchi Guards, but to quickly engage the enemy and start a battle.
As for whether the enemy is the Golden Tooth Guards or us who were attracted there,
None of it matters,

Anyway, we need to fight as soon as possible.

Otherwise, as time goes by, the combat effectiveness of the servants will become weaker and weaker."

"You mean, if we follow from the south,

Is this exactly what Aruta wants when he wants to start a war?" Qian Hong, who was sitting not far away, asked in a deep voice.

Zhang Yu nodded solemnly:
"I think that Aruta's purpose for coming to Dali is very simple.
While diverting the attention of the commander-in-chief, we must inflict as much casualties and obstruction on our Ming army as possible.

Those servants died, and neither Aruta nor Silunfa would feel sad.

But if our elite troops suffer heavy casualties in the battle,

Whether it is the Dusi or Xiping Marquis Mansion, they will be extremely distressed. "

Zhang Yu spoke eloquently and very quickly.

Several generals present frowned slightly and nodded slightly.
I have to say that what Zhang Yu said is absolutely right.
For the current Luchuan Army,

If one Indian life could be exchanged for half the life of a Ming soldier, it would be a huge profit.

Many people turned their eyes to Lu Yunyi in front of the map, wanting to hear Shangguan's opinion.

Lu Yunyi spoke in a deep voice:
"Retain this speculation and make a plan.

If the Aruta army wants to surround the point and attack the reinforcements,
Then we can defeat them head-on and save a lot of trouble."

The clerk at the side hurriedly wrote quickly.

He continued:
"The number of muskets in the army has increased from 200 to 1,000.
The remaining 800 muskets will be dispatched later.
If the enemy wants to fight us head-on,

Then we should switch arms and use firearms, infantry and cavalry to fight the enemy together."

Lu Yunyi looked at Qian Hong and said in a deep voice:
"Qian Hong, send 800 muskets to your army. Be ready to switch arms at any time."

Qian Hong did not resist after hearing this military order, and nodded slightly:
"Yes."

Lu Yunyi was very satisfied with this performance and continued to ask:
"Any other ideas?"

Liu Heiying, who was sitting at the lower left, frowned and said:
"Now the Aruta army is heading for the Golden Tooth Guard.
It is a move to attack the place that must be rescued in order to distract Dali's attention.

I felt it was a bit inappropriate to rush forward like this.
We may be able to cross the river from Youyubu and go deep into Luchuan.
Similarly, we will attack the place that must be rescued and relieve the siege of Jinchiwei. "

The eyes of several generals present lit up, especially Wu Fuliu!
"This method is excellent. At least it puts the initiative on the battlefield in our own hands."

But before he could finish his words, Lu Yunyi knocked on the map with a bamboo pole in his hand:
"Warfare in the army is a continuation of government affairs at court.
We also need to consider the political impact when we march.

The Dragon and Tiger Guards and the Hongfu Guards of the Jinchi Guards were transferred to Dingbian.
Without such elite troops, it is still unclear whether the replacement Guangli Guards can stop Aruta.

If the old story of Jizhai appears again,
Even if we conquer Luchuan Kingdom, we will suffer the consequences.

In addition, Lord Feng is still in the Golden Tooth Guard.
Abandoning Shangguan and attacking elsewhere will be criticized, so this plan is scrapped."

Lu Yunyi's words were firm and decisive.
The generals present sighed inwardly and figured out the key.

Looking at their regretful expressions, Lu Yunyi sighed secretly in his heart.

Once the war started, it was difficult to pull back these belligerent generals.

The tactics he thought of were more radical than the last.

Wu Fuliu's eyes flickered, and an idea came to his mind.

Since we cannot take the initiative to attack, we must focus on how to destroy Aruta's army.

"Sir, according to the pace of the Aruta army,

It might be evening before we reach Jinchiwei, and the attack might be tomorrow or late at night.

If we dispatch troops immediately, please contact Lord Feng in the Golden Tooth Guards.
Perhaps we can trap them in the mountains and forests and defeat them in one fell swoop."

After a pause, Wu Fuliu's eyes flashed with ruthlessness, and he lowered his voice:
"Sir, most of them are Indians who are unarmored and illiterate.
If we trap them in the center, we can set the mountain on fire and burn them all to death."

As soon as these words were spoken, the generals present suddenly became alert and their eyes lit up!
"good idea!"

Ma Dake, who was not far away, spoke excitedly:
"Then we'll just have to deal with the deserters running around."

Seeing that they all agreed, Lu Yunyi laughed and looked at Yao Tongchen, the clerk who was recording:
"Record it for backup."

Next, a group of generals spoke out more than ten ways to fight the enemy.

Among them, four are recorded, all of which are the best ways to annihilate the enemy.

As for escaping if they couldn't win the battle, they didn't even consider it.

Lu Yunyi had never thought about the possibility of defeat.

Finally, Lu Yunyi added:

"In that case, then gather your weapons and prepare to set out.
Remember, this time we will mainly use musketeers against the enemy, with archers as a supplement.

Don't be stingy with gunpowder and long arrows,

Preserve your own manpower to the greatest extent possible and retain strength for subsequent battles!"

shhhhh--

All the generals and the two clerks who were recording stood up in unison.

Everyone in the room was wearing armor, their sharp aura was not concealed at all, and they were all full of energy! Lu Yunyi glanced around and nodded with satisfaction:
"Go down and get ready. We'll set off in an hour."

"Yes!"

The sound of armor colliding was heard immediately.

At the entrance of the military tent, I saw the generals walking out with serious faces.

A pair of slightly cold eyes swept over,
Many of the personal guards and escorts could not help but straighten their backs with serious expressions.

Yue Zhongda and Qin Wenyao, who were standing not far outside the military tent, saw them coming out and hurried forward!

Soon, they saw Lu Yunyi staring at the map in the military tent.
"Yue Zhongda pays homage to General Lu!"

"Qin Wenyao pays respect to General Lu!"

Yue Zhongda saw another guard packing his luggage not far away, and he made some guesses, so he cupped his hands and said:
"Excuse me, General Lu, are you going to send troops?"

Lu Yunyi turned around and saw that it was the two of them. He nodded slightly:

"The soldiers have fully rested, it's time to go out."

Hearing this, both Yue Zhongda and Qin Wenyao couldn't help but breathe a sigh of relief and secretly rejoice.

Yue Zhongda spoke in a deep voice:
"Sir, I still have 3,000 soldiers under my command. If you need them, you can take them with you!"

Lu Yunyi shook his head and chuckled:
“If we take them all with us, who will be left to defend the city?
Leave this battle to me, you just need to build the watchtowers outside the city."

"Please rest assured, the civilians who escaped from the camp have been properly accommodated.
When the war is over, we will arrange for them to build a watchtower."

Lu Yunyi nodded: "Very good."

Qin Wenyao showed respect and said:
"General Lu, there is still enough food and grass in the city.
If General Lu needs anything, please feel free to use it. I will not object.

I just hope that General Lu can defeat the enemy and bring peace to Yunlong Prefecture."

"I appreciate your kindness, Lord Qin.

The enemy now occupies the camp of the Youyu tribe, which is easy to defend but difficult to attack.

I will hurry there.
Otherwise, once they have completed their fortifications, it will be difficult to defeat them."

Yue Zhongda was in his forties and was a burly man. He looked a little worried after hearing this:
"Sir, the documents from the front have been sent to the Dusi and Xiping Marquis's Mansion.

If the camp of the Youyu tribe is difficult to capture,
Can we wait for follow-up reinforcements, or just let the stalemate continue?

If we suffer heavy losses in the Youyu tribe camp, it will not be worth it."

"Yes, yes, I see that the soldiers under General Lu are all elite soldiers and strong generals.
It would be a pity if it were lost outside." Qin Wenyao on the side also spoke up.

Lu Yunyi looked at the two of them with a strange expression and chuckled:
"Are you two here to serve as lobbyists today?"

Hearing this, both of them sighed silently.

Qin Wenyao took out a document from his pocket and handed it over:

"General, please take a look. This is the document that was just sent over from the Chuxiong front.

The Luchuan elephant soldiers have already crossed the river.

At this moment, they are winning victory after victory and advancing towards Chuxiong Nan'an Prefecture!"

"what?"

Lu Yunyi's expression changed slightly, his brows furrowed, and a ferocious aura like a wild beast was no longer concealed and gushed out!

He took the paperwork and examined it carefully.

[The Luchuan bandits crossed the river on elephants and marched forward like a hot knife through butter, heading straight for the heart of Chuxiong.

Although we bravely led the charge, the enemy's power was too great to be underestimated.

The elite troops have been defeated in three battles. The situation is critical. I am sending this urgent report.]
"General Lu, we are facing defeat on both fronts now, so it is better to be safe."

Looking at the words above, Lu Yunyi couldn't help but fall into deep thought.
Ignoring Qin Wenyao's persuasion, he turned to look at the map beside him.

Especially in Lidujiang and on both sides of the border,
It shouldn't be
Lu Yunyi's eyes were filled with doubt and uncertainty.

Regarding Luchuan's attack direction and tactics,
He had made a detailed argument that Si Lunfa would not attack Chuxiong no matter what.
If defeated, Luchuan would have no way to retreat and could only be pushed into the river.

Now?

There was deep doubt in Lu Yunyi's eyes.
Is it because he thought the people of Luchuan were too smart?

Or maybe the arrival of the Beijing army changed Luchuan's original strategy.

Yue Zhongda, who was standing by, saw that he looked serious and reminded him quietly:

"General Lu, at this moment, it is most important to protect yourself.

Once the tower is completed, Yunlongzhou will be completely safe."

Hearing these words, Lu Yunyi suddenly felt annoyed.
He moved his eyes away from the map, paced back and forth in the military tent with his hands on his hips, his mind racing.

After a while, he looked at the two of them and spoke in a deep voice:
"We have been defeated in Dali and Chuxiong. We cannot continue to be defeated.

There is no good end to retreating and defending. The front army scouts will still carry out the original battle plan.

My two lords, please go and arrange the defense of Yunlongzhou."

"General!!"

Lu Yunyi suddenly raised his head and interrupted what Yue Zhongda wanted to say:
"No need to say more, I will be quiet for a while."

At the side, Feng Yunfang, who was packing his luggage, came over.

He made a gesture of invitation and whispered:

"My lords, please."

The two people's expressions changed back and forth.

Finally, he let out a heavy sigh and left the tent in a frustrated manner.

After they left, Feng Yunfang came back and whispered:
"Sir, you can leave at any time."

"Well, don't tell anyone about this."

"Yes."

Half an hour later, the rising sun in the sky gilded the west gate of Yunlongzhou with a layer of golden light.
The dark and solemn city gate slowly opened,

There was a dull and unpleasant sound, and the solemnity and magnificence behind the door appeared at the same time!

The front scouts were stationed behind the gate.

They were wearing fine armor, and every piece of armor shone with a cold light in the sun.

On the armor, there are intricate and majestic cloud totems carved, which have the rhythm of clouds rolling and unrolling.

Under its tall body is a lively grassland horse.

Wearing brand new saddle armor, his muscles are smooth and strong.
Their nostrils dilated, and clouds of white mist blew out of their breath.

As your steps rise and fall, you can feel the explosive power of your muscles moving.

The tall and complex battle flags fluttered in the wind, making a whirring sound.

Lu Yunyi was at the forefront of the battle formation.

Riding a majestic black warhorse,

His posture was upright and his aura was extraordinary, swaying gently with the pace of his warhorse.

The next moment, the war drums began to beat and the passionate drum music sounded!
Lu Yunyi held the long sword high in his hand.

He rushed out first, instantly igniting the fighting spirit of the soldiers!
The sound of horse hooves roared like thunder,
The sound of horse hooves hitting the ground raised a lot of dust, but it was also thrilling.

Men and horses, armor and battle flags, poured out of the west gate like a tide.

Chuxiong, the border of Nan'an Prefecture,

A wide official road winds its way out, like the veins of the earth.

At this moment, the official road was covered with dust, and the Luchuan army was marching in a mighty manner.

It is like a giant dragon wandering across the vast land, majestic and unstoppable.

In the middle of the team, a unique row of elephant soldiers is particularly eye-catching.

These giant elephants are clad in gorgeous armor.

The heavy armor shone with metallic luster in the sun.

It fits tightly to their huge bodies, revealing their majesty.

Two huge tusks protruded from the armor.

It has a deep dark red color.

Sitting on the elephant's back was a burly and stern-faced general, who was none other than Silunfa, the ruler of Luchuan State.

He sat on the elephant's back, looking down from above, his eyes sharp as torches, a hint of contempt on the corners of his mouth.

At the end of the sight, a fortress looms.
The fortress is nestled in the mountains and beside the water.

Although not very tall, it looks very solid.
On the city walls, flags are flying and guards are patrolling back and forth!

However, in Si Lunfa's eyes,

This fortress seemed small and fragile.

There was a flash of coldness and determination in his eyes, as if he had foreseen the outcome of the war.

“Haha, the fourth one.”

(End of this chapter)