Temporary grain stores are densely distributed on the slopes around Liushan Terrace. There are also some material warehouses built together with the temporary grain stores. Materials from the Vito Mansion and the Imperial Garden have filled this station to the brim. The convoys and pack teams coming and going are waiting for the handover here. Most of the convoys come from Vito House in the north, while the pack teams are preparing to be packed here and then transferred to the south.
The troops stationed here belong to the Second Battalion of the Direct Regiment of the Ninth Army of the Empire. Captain Hong Jianqing, like most of the other officers of the Ninth Army, is from the Taiping Army. Looking at the busy people outside the window, Hong Jianqing feels particularly unhappy in his heart. , the troops directly under the legion are actually called the logistics guard. I originally thought that it would be my turn to go into battle to compete with the Luzon Army. Even if the Luzon Army did not dare to fight, they could still experience the thrill of conquering a foreign land, even if it is a wilderness. It's better to spend time in the mountains of Eastern Luzon than here.
However, as a soldier, Hong Jianqing also understands that obeying orders is his bounden duty. After You Zhen's logistics transfer stations were raided by the Luzon Army, he also realized that his responsibility may not be as easy as imagined. You Zhen After the recent attack on Chihuoliao, he felt the crisis of facing war for the first time.
However, he never expected that the enemy attack would come so quickly. While he was leisurely inspecting the defense situation of the grain depot and material warehouse, a huge crisis had quietly arrived.
A knowing smile appeared on Tabulaji's twisted face. It seemed that the target he chose once proved the accuracy of his judgment. These Tang soldiers were not stupid, but compared with him, they were still a little behind. Intelligence verification confirmed that the defenses of Shexing Cave and Moyun Mountain had been strengthened, and there were more ambushing troops in Guiqiling. These guys actually wanted to force themselves to drill traps. Don't even think about the fact that the Grand Duchy of Luzon has ruled here for hundreds of years. The Andes are still one of the largest tribes here, and it is difficult for any military maneuvers to be hidden from their own eyes and ears.
"Have all the ministries arrived?" He turned around and asked the deputy who was counting the arrival times of the ministries. Brachi needed to make a final confirmation. After all, the target was in Vito, which was beyond the attack range authorized by Hilliard. Once an accident occurs, I'm afraid Hilliard will shirk all the responsibility on himself, even if it's a little bit of trouble. Hilliard will regard it as an unforgivable offense. But what’s the gain without taking the risk? If it hadn't been for the success of these several consecutive attacks. Will Tang Jun's footsteps stop at Kuiyang Mountain? I'm afraid it has already continued to advance south.
"My lord, we are all here. There were supposed to be 9,600 people, but the actual number is 9,600. All preparations have been made, and we are just waiting for your order." The deputy replied respectfully, and several consecutive raids successfully led to the victory. Tabulaqi's prestige has risen to a considerable height, and criticism of coach Hilliard's conservative strategy in the army has become increasingly louder. Faced with such a blow, the Tang Army has begun to shrink its army, and its main focus is on In order to strengthen the defense of their supply lines. They had no intention of launching an offensive at all, but the long defensive line made it difficult for them to focus on one thing and the other. It was almost certain that if this battle was won, even if Manlong's army did not send a single force, I am afraid that the Tang army would consider whether to go first. Withdrew the troops. Without the guarantee of food and materials, they were trapped on Kuiyang Mountain
What else can Tang Jun do? Is it really possible to make a living by eating wild vegetables and chewing tree bark
"Has the information from Liushan Terrace come back?" Although Tabulaki was certain, he still hoped to confirm his inference from all sides. Liushan Terrace is the Tang Army's largest material transfer base on the front line. Although there is only one brigade garrison, But this is an area controlled by the Tang people. Just this psychological positioning will make people feel different, and it is not far from Vito Mansion, where another division of the Tang Army's Ninth Army is stationed and is preparing to go south.
"We have come back. Three aspects of intelligence have confirmed that the number of garrison troops in Liushantaizi has not changed. However, the garrison has strengthened its alert level. Our people have also been in contact with the officers in the garrison. It is said that there are two troops from Vito Mansion. A large garrison will be stationed in the next two days to strengthen the defense here, but at present they have no foresight in this regard. In other words, they have never thought that we would have such a plan and dare to enter the territory of Vito to implement it. Attack." The deputy's words were full of admiration for Tabulaqi. Such a plan does require taking some risks, but this battle will also put the Tang army still in Eastern Luzon into a complete dilemma, and may even cause them to fail. military.
"Hmph, it would be really suspicious if they didn't step up their guard and take no action. Chihuoliao is only twenty miles away from here. Didn't our last battle keep them on guard? Then they are too confident and arrogant. "Tabulaki snorted from his nose, "But their reinforcements came too late, everything should be over, let these damn Tang troops die, pass my order, march quickly, and attack Liushan Terrace as planned. Attack!"
Just when Tambulaki issued the order to attack, Gillette, the deputy commander of the Empire's Ninth Army in the valley sixteen miles northwest of him, was still sitting motionless in the camp, waiting for the last moment to arrive. It has been five days since the attack on Chihuoliao. According to common sense, it is time for the Luzon Army to launch the next round of attacks. If you make a mistake in your judgment and the suspicion strategy fails, then once Guiqiling is attacked, I am afraid that the responsibility I have to bear is very serious, and maybe my political life will end here.
To say that I don't care about this would be a lie. Looking back on my journey from joining the army in the northwest to being ordered to join the Taiping Army as an undercover agent, instigating the rebellion of my current superiors, and finally being reorganized into the current Ninth Army of the Imperial Army, I can say that I have come step by step. I have worked hard to get to where I am today. Even so, there are still many colleagues in the military who are envious or even jealous of their good luck. Many of the brave generals who have been working under His Majesty to charge into battle and defend the borders are still there. Some officers are only at the level of division commander, and some have not even been incorporated into the regular army of the empire, but he has suddenly become the deputy commander of the regular army of the empire. This contrast will inevitably make many people's mentality unbalanced.
Gillette also knew that his foundation was unstable. Not only himself, but also his boss Qiu Zicheng and the entire Ninth Army's position in the imperial army was not stable. An army with such an old qualification like the Jerok Army had more numbers. There are six divisions that have not yet been incorporated into the regular army of the empire. There are also the original Tanghe Imperial Guards commanded by Huangfu Tiancheng, the original Tanghe Northern Army that is being reorganized, and the Indian Army Corps that is guarding India. These The army is still eagerly waiting for the order from the Imperial Privy Council to grant the designation.
Now if you want to prove yourself and prove that the Ninth Army is not a loser, this time the Southern Expedition is the best opportunity. The war that originally seemed uncomplicated has suddenly turned into the current stalemate. This is indeed something neither Gillette nor his boss has ever done. Taking into account, but both the boss and Gillette himself hope to break this deadlock with the strength of the Ninth Army. Some material losses will not affect it. As long as the strategic purpose can be achieved, everything can be ignored.
In order to ensure the success of this ambush, Gillette did not even notify the garrison, which caused controversy at the time. If the garrison was not notified, it meant that the garrison would have to be in an unprepared situation. In the event of an attack, a large army will face an enemy attack several times or even ten times their own. Their fate can be imagined. However, Gillette resolutely rejected the suggestion of notifying the garrison in advance. The Luzon people's intelligence system throughout Northern Luzon is quite complete. They have natural advantages in this land. Their historical traditions and ethnic composition allow them to easily obtain information from all over the country. Once the garrison is prepared, it will inevitably be discovered by the enemy's spies, and its painstakingly designed plan may fail. To ensure the victory of this battle,
If you want to win, you have to make some sacrifices, Gillette thinks so.
In the end, Gillette's views gained support, including from Qiu Zicheng, and everything was done in secret, and the garrison only increased their vigilance at the usual level. Everything seemed extremely normal. When a rocket soared into the sky, the entire ambush in Liushan Terrace The Ninth Army ambush cluster was running like a clockwork machine. In order to avoid being discovered by the Luzon spies, the entire ambush cluster quietly sneaked in from a location eighty miles west of Vito.
They quietly settled down eight miles away from Liushan Terrace and hid in this valley for the entire three days of waiting. They were not allowed to fire or go out. All external communication was interrupted, and they only waited for the detective horses stationed around Liushan Terrace to report the news with fireworks. This was equivalent to a desperate move, believing that the enemy would sneak attack here. If the judgment was wrong, the consequences could be imagined, but this time Gillette's judgment was successful.
When the last stronghold of the Imperial Garden Army, which fought bravely against the surprise attack, was captured, the entire Liushan Terrace was immersed in a huge panic, facing pairs of brand-new armors and helmets in the opened material warehouse, stacked in piles. Neatly arranged weapons, sets of clothes that still smelled fresh, and the grain store was filled with solid grains. Even though he knew that he could not take these things away, Tablaki couldn't help but swallow them. He spat, how great it would be if he could have time to unload and transport these materials, but unfortunately, time does not allow for this. Tablaki knows the importance of time to his own side. Once the time is delayed, it will bring All we have is death.