coobybook Chapter 173 The Delicate Little Emperor Is So Unruly (54)
Chapter 173 The Delicate Little Emperor Is So Unruly (54)
There is no real natural barrier on the border between Liang and Dahan.
The mountains between the two countries are low and the river between them is narrow.
There are three cities on the border between Dahan and Liang.
The three cities were far apart from each other and connected together, like a huge city defense, blocking the covetous sight of the Liang State.
If the State of Liang wanted to get its hands on the Great Han River, it had to pass through one of these three cities.
The former Prince Zhennan's Palace was located in Dingyuan City in the middle.
Before going to Kyoto, Wen Luo had been fulfilling his duties conscientiously and guarding the country's borders.
The late emperor was very cautious and prudent, and after the battle with Liang State ended, he had no other ideas, so Wen Luo had been guarding this gate diligently in southern Xinjiang.
For the current Liang State, choosing which city to attack is their top priority.
Among these three cities, Dingyuan City has the largest garrison and a relatively concentrated number of civilians because it houses the Prince of Zhennan's Palace and is much closer for dispatching troops to the left and right sides.
The two neighboring cities of Yining and Anhua are much smaller in comparison. There are few civilians in the cities, mainly stationed troops and their dependents.
Wen Luo's previous layout was one to two, and he was not worried at all that Liang Guo would get in from the two neighboring cities.
Because no matter how many people come in, he can make them never come back.
Therefore, when Liang State learned of his death, it later discovered that the three border cities had mobilized troops, which was obviously not his style.
At that time, the troops in Dingyuan City were sent to reinforce the capital city on both wings where they were weak.
From the Liang State's perspective, it was natural that Dahan lost its confidence without the God of War Wen Luo. They could no longer push back the Liang army that had already broken into the city, so they could only choose to defend the city from the beginning.
This incident confirmed the news of Wen Luo's death.
After Wen Luo rushed to southern Xinjiang day and night, he learned that the Liang State had stationed troops outside the three cities.
They certainly wouldn't be stupid enough to attack three cities at the same time. There would be no benefit in dispersing the forces to attack the cities like this.
But you have to show your attitude.
When Wen Luo arrived in southern Xinjiang, the entire army was in a panic because of the previous transfers.
Coupled with the fact that the Liang State spies deliberately spread the news that the regent was dead, all the soldiers became worried.
Although no one wanted to believe it, the transfer order sent back with the commander's seal clearly showed that it was not issued by the Regent.
Everyone has different opinions privately.
After Wen Luo arrived, he did not go directly to Dingyuan City, but went to Yining first and secretly met with Yining's defender Wu Hong.
The moment this sturdy man saw Wen Luo, he actually covered his face and cried.
Wen Luo is like the stabilizing force of southern Xinjiang. As long as he is there, the soldiers of southern Xinjiang have a backbone.
Time was running out, so Wen Luo took out a map and asked Wu Hong to evacuate all the people and military dependents from Yining within two days and hide them in the mountains in the north.
No one needs to bring anything except dry food and cotton clothes, and every household just needs to lock the door.
Then leave an empty city with only defenders, waiting for the next instructions.
Wu Hong stood straight, followed the order without hesitation, and didn't ask any more questions.
Although I don’t know why the prince did this, as long as it was the prince’s order, it is absolutely not wrong.
Wen Luo patted Wu Hong on the shoulder and warned him: "Evacuating the civilians is just to be on the safe side, in case my guess is wrong, at least it can avoid casualties among the civilians."
"My Lord, I just need to do what you tell me to do. You don't need to explain to me."
"I'm not explaining it. I want you to understand what you are doing. This time, Dingyuan will be responsible for defense, while the soldiers from Yining and Anhua will be the main force responsible for the attack."
Wu Hong looked confused and obviously didn't understand what he meant.
Wen Luo unfolded the map and pointed out the locations of three cities to Wu Hong, and finally pointed his finger at Dingyuan City.
"Prince Liang will lead the attack on Dingyuan City."
Wu Hong thought for a moment and said hesitantly, "Your Majesty, but for him, Dingyuan is the most difficult to attack."
"The news of the troop transfer to Southern Xinjiang has already been spread by Liang's spies."
"Is there a spy in our city?" Wu Hong stood up suddenly in shock.
Wen Luo patted his shoulder and signaled him not to worry.
"The reason why I came back before the Mid-Autumn Festival was for this matter. After several months of secret investigation, the spy network in Southern Xinjiang has been thoroughly investigated. Before you start evacuating the people tomorrow, the spies in the city will be cleaned out."
"I understand, my lord."
Wen Luo tapped the map with his finger and asked Wu Hong to continue looking.
"Duan Yingnan really needs a victory to make his huge ambitions clear.
Now he knew that the number of defenders in the three cities had been adjusted to the same number. So instead of spending the same cost to capture the small cities on both sides, it would be better to capture Dingyuan City in one go.
As long as Dingyuan is captured, the morale of the troops in Yining and Anhua will surely be weakened, and then there will be nothing to fear."
Wu Hong clasped his fists and said, "Your Highness has indeed considered everything. Now that Your Highness has said this, I also think that he must go to Dingyuan."
Everyone knows what kind of fear Wen Luo, the God of War of Dahan, has created in the hearts of Liang State’s soldiers over the years.
If Liang State could capture Dingyuan City in one fell swoop and then burn down the Regent's Palace in the city, the fear that had lingered in the hearts of the soldiers over the years would be completely wiped out.
After that, the border of Dahan will be a smooth sailing for the Liang army.
"When the main force of the Liang army came to attack the city, in order to contain the defenders of Anhua and Yining, they would station an unknown number of troops outside these two cities to feint and attack, making the defenders on both sides afraid to move and unable to reinforce Dingyuan, which was facing the main force of the Liang army alone."
"Your Majesty, since you have already guessed this, can't we just send our main forces directly to Dingyuan?"
Wen Luo chuckled softly.
"You forgot what I just told you. The soldiers in your two cities are responsible for attacking, not defending."
"...Your Majesty, I still don't understand."
"You have been guarding here for too long. You have forgotten what it means to take the initiative to attack." Wen Luo drew a line on the map with his fingertips. That was the location of the Yining city gate. "Go out and kill them by surprise. The Liang army will never guess that you dare to take the initiative to attack at this time."
Wen Luo pointed to a path connecting Yining and Dingyuan, and continued, "There is actually only a small group of Liang troops outside the city. After destroying them, half of the original garrison troops will remain. You take the remaining half, plus the previously adjusted Dingyuan City garrison troops, and immediately start to move quickly. Take a shortcut through this path, go around Dingyuan City, and rush to the rear of the Liang army."
After hearing this, Wu Hong's eyes widened like bells and he became incoherent with excitement.
"Your Highness, Your Highness, are we... going to take the initiative to destroy, destroy the Liang Kingdom?"
"How about it?"
Wu Hong almost jumped up.
"In my lifetime, my lord. I thought I couldn't wait until I die. Don't worry, my lord. Once you give the order, I will fight wherever you point me to. I guarantee to complete the task you give me!"