The cold weapon war in this era is actually not as simple as people think.
Especially the duel between a large army of more than 10,000 people was not as imagined. Thousands of troops from both sides ran into a field to line up, the two armies faced each other, and then the two sides rushed to fight and kill with a horn.
After all, this is not a group fight of 100 people.
The cold weapon war of the big corps is often all about scheduling.
For example, when a large army is launched, launched an offensive, and marched to fight, it is necessary to formulate a detailed operational plan and a marching strategy. What is the route of the march, what is the baggage, what is the vanguard, what is the middle army, and what is the rearguard. Scattered soldiers are set up on both sides.
In addition, a large number of scouts and cavalry had to be sent out. I don’t know how many squads, but according to the position designated by Shangguan, countless scouts returned to reconnaissance and search, and sent information one by one back to the central army for the commander’s reference.
That is to scout the terrain, but also to scout the movements of the enemy.
Generally speaking, the cold weapon wars of large corps often start from the scouts and cavalry of both sides. The cavalry scouts scattered by the two sides, in the mutual search and reconnaissance, clashes and exchanges fire again and again, and searches for power again and again. After that, the following scouts and cavalry were often the first to shed blood. Countless small-scale battles between cavalrymen and small-scale battles set the tone for this kind of large-scale corps war.
From these countless small confrontations, the army can get the most accurate information on the other side, what is the whereabouts of the enemy army, what is the surrounding terrain, how is the morale of the enemy army, whether the resistance is strong, whether it has the courage to fight in the field, etc...
It can be said that to complete a cold weapon war with a large army of more than 10,000 people, at least 70% to 80% of the process is composed of the previous battles of seemingly meticulous and tiny marching strategies and small groups of rangers. of.
When the final battle between the two armies finally came to an end and the battle situation was decided, the situation had already been set for 50%.
Therefore, before a war is launched, whether a detailed combat strategy and marching strategy can be formulated is an important criterion for evaluating whether a commander is qualified. As for whether to take the lead in the final battle, it is not so important. The general who took the lead, Pi Jian and the soldiers charged together may be an excellent brave general, but he may not be an excellent commander.
For this reason, when Xi Ya's "battle plan" was communicated to the 1st Corps that was preparing to leave, the officers and leaders above and below were all stunned.
This coach, he's not kidding, is he? !
Draw a straight line between Denzel City and the capital of Syltan County, and then let the entire army push directly along this straight line!
Other than that, there's not a single word at all!
What is the marching strategy, who will be the vanguard, which troops will guard the guards, how the baggage is operated, and how many cavalry troops are allocated to roam around the brigade to detect... All of this, without mentioning a word!
these generals in the army. Most of them are old people from the original 6th and 7th Corps, and they are also from the Central Army of the Empire. No one has ever seen such a sloppy, simple, and irresponsible battle plan in the army for half a lifetime! !
It seems that this coach of Char Ya really regards this kind of war with a 10,000-strong army as a trick of a hundred and ten people fighting with arms!
Green couldn't bear it anymore, he resisted the urge to slap this battle plan on Xia Ya's face, but looked at this guy with a sullen face: "Dare to ask your lord, what is the goal of our battle this time? The posture of forcing the Odins to defend the city, or to lure the enemy out to fight in the field? If it is a night battle, what are the most suitable field locations for our army?"
Xiaya looked at Green shamelessly: "Neither."
"what?"
Green almost thought he heard it wrong: "Neither? What do you mean, my lord? Neither? You mean that we are not going to attack the city, nor are we going to force Odin and us to fight in the field? What are you trying to pay attention to?!"
Xia Ya touched his nose: "I said it, just follow this marching route and push the straight army over."
He pointed to the area at the junction of the two counties on the map: "The guys from Manninger and Chi Xuejun are arrogant and arrogant, and in the face of our sudden offensive, they must not sit on the defense, they must not They will sit back and watch us march smoothly, but they will definitely organize an army to fight us head-on. Once our army is launched, once it enters Syltan County, it will not exceed a hundred miles at most, and the army of the Chixue Army will come up to stop us. of."
"You mean field battle." Green gritted his teeth.
"I said, neither." Xia Ya smacked his lips: "If the Odins are, you can confront them. When the time comes, the two sides will face each other, and you don't have to fight them, just stare at them there. Fight as you can, don't be right if you can't move, always keep an offensive stance and just stick it there."
Green finally understood, and he stared at Xi Ya; "You mean... the mission of our main army is to attract the attention of the other party? Not for a decisive battle?"
Charya finally smiled: "Most of our warriors are afraid of cold. The Odins are all from the bitter and cold places in the Northland, and they have to adapt more than us in winter. At this time, let the big corps go out with the Odins. Fighting a battle in the field, Lao Tzu's mind is not that bad."
Green also followed Char's meaning and tentatively said: "... Therefore, in your battle plan, we will not send vanguard cavalry, nor set up ranger cavalry and scout scattered cavalry, do not compete with each other as scouts, and do not hide traces, With such a big fanfare, the army drove past..."
"Of course! What I want is that you can attract Manninger's main force as much as possible. The sooner the enemy knows your movements, the better. No vanguards, no scouts and cavalry, you just drive along the road. Once you encounter the main force of Odin's brigade, you will stand in front, and you don't have to fight them decisively. But you are not allowed to retreat! Just stand in front, don't retreat one step, and make them feel uncomfortable."
Green's expression was a little gloomy and uncertain: "Sir, if you do this, you will put the entire army in danger! Let's just make a little bit of money. Once the main force of the army is thrown in front, according to what you said, if you stay in front, you will not fight, nor will you Retreat. The Odins have time to outflank our back path calmly, arrange calmly, and then swallow us up! I have never heard of such a style of handing over the initiative to the opponent from the very beginning. Yes! If you do this, how can we defeat the enemy?!"
"I am starving to death, timid, and courageous." Xia Ya looked awe-inspiring: "I naturally have a way to defeat the enemy, but it is not on you! My request is that you march along the road and push it with great fanfare to attract me. As many Odin troops as possible, I will naturally have a way to defeat the enemy!"
He looked at Green: "Trust me, trust me unconditionally!"
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Whether it's Xia Ya's brain is broken, or he really has some genius solution, Green has no choice but to listen to him this time.
Attacking Odin in winter was a crazy plan.
The opening of the 1st Corps, according to Xia Ya's request, the main brigade moved with promises, not suspicious soldiers, not setting up cavalry to open the way, and the army marched south along the road all the way.
When the corps was launched, the troops accompanying the army were the two main flag regiments of the First Corps under Xia Ya, and the independent cavalry regiment led by Sharba with more than 3,000 cavalry. Although this battle plan made many senior officers feel a little unsure, but looking at the cavalry of these independent cavalry regiments that marched with the army—these are all the elite Rodriguez cavalry in the past, with such a group of elite accompanying, everyone A little relieved.
The emergency deployment of materials can only let the infantry of the two banner regiments and the cavalry of Sharba go first, and then the follow-up troops. Early the next morning, the troops of the three banner regiments set out again, speeding up and chasing the former army. went.
So far, the first corps under Xia Ya, the main force of the five banner regiments, about 13,000, as well as the auxiliary soldiers and the transport battalion with the army, a total of 20,000 people, plus the accompanying independent cavalry regiment, the total number is close to 13,000. Twenty-five thousand people.
With such a large-scale army marching, it is almost Xia Ya's family! Since the formation of his small group, it was also the first time that such a large-scale military operation had taken place, the first time that so many troops and horses had been dispatched.
Although there is some slander about the winter attack, but seeing such a large-scale army marching, the queue spreads out on the road, endless, the army is majestic, and the cavalry of the independent cavalry regiment is even stronger. Ma Zhuang.
The army has always been a group of courageous groups. The more people there are, the more powerful they are. Even if everyone is still a little uneasy, they are also inspired by the majestic army in front of them.
The commander-in-chief of the 1st Corps, but Char Ya handed it over to Green... He has not recovered from his own health, and has not yet been able to lead troops into battle. Everyone defaults to this. And... Compared to the coach whose battle plan seemed too irresponsible, it seemed more reassuring that the seasoned and prudent Green came to lead the army.
The 25,000 foot cavalry army went all the way south along the road, and the food and grass that the army carried was only enough for more than ten days. Supplies are supplied, but once they leave More County, there will be no follow-up supplements.
Along the way, Green hardly stretched his brows.
He knew very well that he brought out almost all the elite family. Although there is also a Second Corps in More County, the Second Corps is only used as a defensive force, and the training, equipment and the quality of the soldiers are one or two levels worse than the First Corps.
It's like playing money in a casino, and all the chips are released in the first hand... How can Green's heart be relaxed
The army of 25,000 marched with great fanfare, and along the way did not send small cavalry to cover the whereabouts of the army, but Green ordered the advance, and urged it very urgently.
In just six days, the army left the border of More County and entered the border of Syltan County to the south.
This way, the noise is loud, and the Odins of Syltan County have heard the news long ago.
Sure enough, the army just crossed the border and entered Syltan County. In the afternoon, there were Odin crusaders of reindeer cavalry who appeared on both sides of the road to spy on.
In this case, according to the regular strategy, it should be to send out their own troopers to fight back the enemy scouts who spy on the whereabouts of the army!
However, Green ordered the cavalry of the entire army to stay still, and just kept advancing on the road, turning a blind eye to the cavalry that appeared on both sides of the Odins peeping over.
The cavalry that accompanied the army were all from Roderian cavalry, which one was not arrogant? Such an order is really suffocating.
The scouts of the Odins seemed to be more and more along the way. At the beginning, there were only three or five reindeer cavalrymen. Later, dozens of cavalrymen appeared in the distance to spy on them. Finally, there were even Odins. Among the trails of the elite icefield hunters.
The army was mighty and mighty, and only headed south on the main road. Such a restrained gesture made the Odins seem a little undecided.
Finally, at night, a reindeer cavalry of the Odin Centurion on the left, after spying again and again, saw that the Byzantine army did not move, and dared to pull the distance further, and even the cavalry whistled and ran to the advancing army. Less than a stone's throw away!
At this time, Green finally ordered the army to fight back, and the cavalry regiment divided a small team to beat back the hundred-man cavalry of Odin, but Green's strict order was not allowed to chase Taizong. The cavalry could only hold their breath, and after driving the Odin cavalry away, they hurriedly turned back to the brigade.
The Odins lost dozens of cavalry and dared not push too hard.
On the second day of the march, Green's face became more and more gloomy.
The army is now in the enemy territory, and Xiaya's order to himself is to go all the way south, and all the towns that pass along the way will not be attacked, and will pass by, just push it south.
Since the last supply before entering the country, the supply in the army is only enough for half a month, and it is barely perfunctory, but it can only last for twenty days.
At this moment in the enemy's environment, there are more and more small units of the Odins peeping around. This way, on the distant mountains and forests, the shadows are all the shadows of the Odins.
The Odins seem to be a little overwhelmed about their incoming army, probably because Manninger didn't expect that in the cold winter, he would be overwhelmed by the army.
Green is very clear that even if Manninger is surprised and surprised, the other party will definitely respond quickly.
In two days, Manninger was enough to do a lot.
The opponent must be nervously mobilizing a troop of troops and horses, and then laying out the nets before and after!
Every time your army takes an extra step forward, it is equivalent to looking at this cover and getting another point! When Manninger is finished, he will organize a large army to block himself in front, and at the same time, he will be surrounded by Odins!