vrcanaries Chapter 598: Successfully Crossing the River and Surprise Attack on Beimang Mountain
Chapter 598: Successfully Crossing the River and Surprise Attack on Beimang Mountain
Shen Changgong nodded and said,
"When the Zhennan Army passes the infantry, the infantry will begin a rapid march and quickly catch up with the cavalry to launch a fatal attack on the enemy. First, destroy the military camp, then attack the shore positions. This battle can be won."
At this point, Shen Changgong patted Yu Huatian on the shoulder and said,
"You are the commander-in-chief of this battle. I am just a soldier under your command. I will charge wherever you tell me to."
Yuhuatian smiled shyly, and then said,
"Your Highness, please be the Commander-in-Chief. How dare I, a humble General, take command of Your Highness?"
"Don't worry, I said you will take command. I believe in your ability, so don't let me down. You know, Zi Ling begged me for a whole day, but I didn't give her this opportunity."
"Thank you for your kindness, Your Highness. I will obey your orders in everything from then on."
"That's natural."
"Okay, then I order you to stay behind our army and not charge into the front lines."
"That won't work."
Yuhuatian:......
Didn’t you say you would listen to me?
A man's mouth is deceptive.
As night fell, the army began to rest.
This time, Shen Changgong no longer had to sleep under a big tree. He could sleep comfortably in his own tent and use the woman's body to keep himself warm.
Early the next morning, after the entire army had started cooking, Shen Changgong asked Yu Huatian to transfer more than a hundred people to help Li Shanyue's workers build the bridge.
In addition, the large and medium-sized ships first sailed to the Luo River and pulled the Zhennan Army cavalry waiting there to the other side one by one.
The Zhennan Army that crossed the river first acted as scouts, and after crossing, they had to be on guard against the enemy's scouts.
They would ambush near major traffic arteries and in the woods, protecting themselves from being discovered while also being able to carry out accurate sniping of enemy scouts.
The rest of the Zhennan Army gathered together to form a powerful fighting force.
Large and medium-sized ships carried the Zhennan Army across, while the Tianyu Army lined up at the bridge, preparing to cross the river.
The workers rowed small boats over, and everyone steered the boat carefully, struggling against the turbulent water.
The boat in front of them was carried to the shore by everyone walking directly from the shore.
They placed the iron rod on the shore, pressed it down with stones, pulled it with a rope, and then tied it tightly to the first boat. They also threw down the anchor. After it was completely fixed, no matter how strong the current was, it could not be washed away.
Then, the second boat came over, and the people hooked onto the first boat tightly, pushed the boat over, and then dropped anchor to fix it. They connected the two boats with wooden boards, laid strong wooden boards on top, and hammered with nails.
Then came the third, the fourth...
In this way, people rowed small boats over, anchored them, and nailed wooden boards. Gradually, a bridge made up of small boats took shape.
Shen Changgong also sent two medium-sized ships upstream to intercept the merchant ships carrying cargo, forcing them to dock on the north bank or return by the same route.
Construction was carried out on both the north and south banks, connecting them in the middle. By the afternoon, a sturdy bridge was built.
These ships were nailed together side by side, allowing the army to pass through as if walking on flat ground.
Fortunately, the army in the east successfully attracted the enemy's attention, and no scouts came from this side, so they were able to cross the river safely.
At Shen Changgong's command, the Tianyu Army began to cross the river in a mighty manner.
Each soldier took his weapons, supplies and other items, ran over quickly, and set up camp on the opposite bank.
The army behind also pulled artillery and carried artillery shells over.
An afternoon wouldn't be enough to last.
Shen Changgong calculated how many people could cross the river in one night, and asked some of them to stay and cross the river at night, while the others rested and crossed the river again tomorrow.
Those who cross the river at night can also rest during the day tomorrow.
It was not until the evening of the next day that the hundreds of thousands of troops arrived. They successfully crossed the Luo River, set up camp on the opposite bank, and controlled the surrounding vision.
At this time, only Shen Changgong and his guards were left on the shore.
Shen Changgong ordered people to bring the gold and silver and give them to Li Shanyue.
"Master Li, we have cooperated very well this time. I am very happy. Tomorrow, you can have the wooden bridge dismantled and take the boat back. The extra money will be used as compensation for the wear and tear of the boat."
"Oh, Your Highness has given me so much. I feel unworthy of it."
Li Shanyue said with some concern,
"Your Highness, we have enough food. Why don't we wait here for a few more days? If the battle goes against you, we'll have a way to retreat.
Wait until the prince's army retreats, then blow up the ship and the enemy will not be able to get over.
I may be a bit talkative, but I have no ill intentions. I am only thinking about the prince."
Shen Changgong smiled and said,
“I understand your intention, but there is no need to do this. Just pull all the boats away.
This is a battle of desperate measures. Our Yan army will fight to the death. If we win, our army will march south and unify the world.
If we lose, I will die with my brothers and will not retreat a single step."
"Well, let me wish His Majesty a great victory."
"Well, let's go."
Shen Changgong and his guards also stepped onto the single-plank bridge, rushed across quickly, and arrived at the south bank of Luo River.
Looking back, they saw the owner Li still waving at them in the setting sun.
When they arrived at the military camp, Shen Changgong didn't say anything more. He just asked everyone to rest. They would set off early the next morning to control Beimang Mountain first.
All the armies are resting and organizing their combat equipment in full swing according to the corps, regiments and battalions.
A tough battle was about to begin. The Yan army, which had always been happy to hear about war, was now not timid at all and was only indescribably excited. The Yan army that had not yet slept in the tents had bloodthirsty glints in their eyes as they chatted and laughed.
Night falls.
The sun is rising.
Smoke rose as the Yan army started cooking. After the meal, the Zhennan army set out first, led by Zhang Han himself, heading towards Beimang Mountain.
The rest of the army also broke camp and set off.
The cavalry team also has its own logistics team and baggage team, which are responsible for raising horses, moving camps, baggage, food, etc.
Zhang Han led the 50,000 Zhennan Army and marched for 60 miles before finally arriving at this vast mountain range.
Beimang Mountain is a group of mountains. Because it is the location of the imperial tomb, no one lives around it. Only on the main mountain of Beimang is there a tomb, and the guards are also on this main mountain.
Beimang Mountain is not very steep and the mountain road is easy to walk on. After Zhang Han arrived here, he immediately gave orders.
"The 3rd, 4th, and 5th Corps, surround the mountain and move forward. The 1st and 2nd Corps, follow me and charge forward!
Remember, kill all enemies and charge!"
"Kill!"
The first two corps of the Zhennan Army followed Zhang Han and quickly rushed up the mountain, without stopping all the way.