But in the Huainan Army siege camp outside Dantu City, it was a different atmosphere.
"Mingjin to retreat! How can I retreat with gold... My troops are still in the Dingbo Gate, but all three of them have not retreated in the city."
Yu Gongchu, Zuodu Soldier and Horseman and Zuo Xiaoxiong Army ambassador full of fireworks, argued loudly:
"If you don't retreat, you don't have to retreat..."
Liang Zan is decisive.
"What is Liang Zuoshi's intention... Seeing Cou attacked into the city, he was almost flattened by his strength..."
Yao Guili couldn't help but asked in surprise.
"It was the outposts in Luzhou and Hezhou who rushed to the emergency report one after another, saying that a large number of boats were going down the current... Suspected Taiping thief came out of the navy of the Jingxiang generation..."
Liang Zan said with a heavy face.
"Once the other two Hengjiang pontoons in the upper reaches of the Hengjiang River are broken, and the thief army boats cover the river again, we and the army will be really trapped in the Jiangdong area, and the roads and supplies will be cut off. Can you prepare accordingly? ..."
"Then let me personally lead the soldiers to rush for a while, and at the worst, I have to pick up the people in front of you..."
Yu Gongchu also gritted his teeth and said decisively:
"Alright, I will hand over the guards and guard camps to you to lead..."
Liang Zan nodded.
At the same time, the defenders on the front of the city also reacted quickly; as soon as the sound of gold stopped, the blocked city gate to the east of Dantu City opened again, and several well-equipped fresh troops came out;
Each of them rushed into the road before the thunderbolt concealed their ears, and it was obvious that the Huainan military camp in the east of the city, which was still somewhat unpredictable after the resumption of troops, was burnt and killed.
After another shortly after the gap in the northwest corner of the city, the defenders, who were struck by the Huainan army for a fierce counterattack and interception, had to stop their pursuit, and broke out of contact with a different whistle and suona, and retreated to the line of defense.
So this offensive and defensive that lasted for most of the day came to an end. However, the battle in the city did not end because of this, especially Xu Kan and Duzhendu who occupied the Dingbo Gate, insisted on fighting until midnight.
In the end, only after a firecracker hit his chest inadvertently, he declared that the last resistance fell apart; it became a rout soldier who rushed to escape from the city wall and the levee, but fell into smear not struggling in the tidal flat. Defeated.
It’s just that his dying struggle still played a role. When the sun rose again the next day, the defenders on the Dantu wall realized that most of the Huainan Army had abandoned the camp, and there was nothing left. Flags flying across the ground in the sky.
And at the junction of Qizhou and Huangzhou further upstream.
Liu Hanhong, who was left behind by Shangshu Zuo Cheng, Shen Guangying and Jiangdong's envoy from the Daqi inspection school, also stood on a water village post, and watched Jiang Zhong Haohao's boat group with no expression on his face.
It’s been a long time since the first signs in the river were discovered yesterday evening, to the restless night, and now the sun is slanting westward. And these densely packed boats on the river, like fish, still haven't finished.
"Tell me, what should I do..."
"Recruitment, what to do next..."
The generals Jiang Gui and Cao Gongwen, who were generals under their command, were also in the midst of everyone's faces, and couldn't help breaking the suffocating silence.
However, Liu Hanhong, with thick eyebrows, heavy eyes, and black, stood like a statue like a god flying out of the sky. Even if the river breeze screamed and hunted, there was no sign of hearing or responding;
"Brother, you can just come up with something..."
Later, there were leaders of the rebel army who were responsible for dealing with the suspected collaborators, and those who hurried back with a bloody aura, Liu Hanyou shouted loudly:
"I was originally the leader. When I see so many enemy ships, the people in the combined camps will become impetuous, and I am afraid that killing more of them will not be able to suppress them..."
"It seems that there is no food in Jiangxi..."
Liu Hanhong turned his head like he didn't realize it, and sighed greatly:
The Huaixi army generals gathered on the outpost were somewhat relieved, some became more ugly, and some had heavy expressions; they exchanged their eyes again with different expressions.
"Then King Huang should explain it to you... You have to think twice when Liu Zhao asks you."
At this time, someone sighed like a bereaved concubine, but he was one of the leaders of the rebel army sent from Henan to join forces, Li Bazi, a new-interest defense officer;
As the various divisions of the Kwantung Rebels, which also have no lack of competitive relations, these powerful factions who stay behind and occupy one side in the name, once left the original territory, it is difficult to go back.
Then his grievances and complaints came to an abrupt end with the sudden splashing of blood in his mouth; but it was the other famous general, Ben Gu Quanwu, who pierced his chest and abdomen from behind without hesitation.
"Since there is no way to explain it, don't explain it."
Then, Liu Hanhong opened his voice as if he hadn't seen the usual slow voice:
"Nowadays, my army Chen is on the bank of the river, but lacks a ferry boat to make a rare advance. Even if the old man Huang Wang came in person, wouldn't it be the same reason..."
"Yes Yes.."
"What Zhao discussed is very true..."
"What the guardian said is righteous..."
"The emperor will definitely appreciate and understand the inquiries, and cherish the good intentions of the soldiers..."
At this time, a group of generals who were a little bit appalled by this shocking change also rushed to agree and greet each other as if they were waking up from a dream.
"It's just that I have nine people, and the army is tens of thousands. There is no way to spend money and food every day. What should I do..."
At this time, Du Xiong, the strongest and most pro-attached Huangzhou Soldier and Horseman among the Huaixi Rebels, cautiously asked for instructions.
"Well, since the Taiping Army in Jiangxi will not be able to fight for a while, of course it is necessary to choose another person to attack and plunder..."
Liu Hanhong came back to his senses.
"Seeing that the Huainan Army in Jiangdong is going to suffer, why don't we go east to dig out its lair? ... That's the middle and upper class Fuzhou..."
The reaction of the audience suddenly became intense.
"Call for wise..."
"I am willing to recruit for the forerunner..."
And on a certain ship slowly descending in the river, the sailor You Lang, who had just been transferred back from the Xiajiang waterway and was unable to cover his boat and sailing all the way, was also facing Wang Zhongba from Yuezhou. The messenger of the official Wang Chongyin explained.
"This time I turned back from the Xiajiang River, not only was the soldiers exhausted, but the warship was also quite worn out and leaky. It had to be repaired on-site at the water dock shipyard of the Dongting generation. These transfers have been transferred to people and ships in good condition..."
"So we only need to make sure that we are close to Jiangbei, and that all we can see are real ships at a real price... It's like dragging those floating lights down the river at night; in the daytime, we can insert more ships on those recruited ships. Flags and weapons..."
"There has already been a fast-paced message on this road, and soon more ships along the river will come to meet the momentum.. In this way, the empty boats live inside and the full load is visible. As long as it can make them feel uncertain, they will be stunned. The preliminary goal has been achieved..."
"As long as it can be delayed for some time, most of the follow-up of the real navy will clear the river, and then it will become true even if it is not true..."
—I’m the dividing line between vying for fear —
In the territory of Changzhou near the estuary of the big river.
Zhou Huaian also followed the trestle bridge to board the real land again, and then rushed to the nearest Jiangyin city, using this as a starting point to continue to receive news from the sea and land.
"Enlighten to the Governor, some signal towers in Xuanzhou, Huzhou and Suzhou have been restored... According to the latest news, Xuanzhou has been fully mobilized and is currently resisting Gaochun between Danyang Lake and Gucheng Lake. town."
"The report, the horse brigade returned by our army, in cooperation with the boat division, has looted and burned down the Huainan Army's grain platforms and hoarding stations in Wangting Town, Mudu Town, Gusu Mountain, Shuikou Town, Bian Mountain and other places on the coast of Taihu Lake. Land..."
"Report, Zhang (Juyan) Zuo Lang from the left front and Chai (Ping) You Lang from the front, as well as the starting jumpers, and the selection of the front camps, in the Jingling city, should cooperate with the outside to break the Huainan right snappers, Hailing Unity, Jinghai guards and catches three soldiers; the formation of the army led Gao Changqing to the following dozens of generals, killing nearly 10,000..."
"Report, Zhu (cun) Zhonglang Division of the Right Front, and the newly formed 13th Battalion of the East Zhejiang Garrison, surrounded the main formation of the Zuoxiao Jiejun Envoy Dong Jin at the White Lagoon in the upper reaches of Jingluo, together with the Caojun and Yan Several troops in the courtyard are stepping up their attack..."
"The report came from the rear. The three teams from the Hangzhou, Mu, Wu, and Yue prefectures successively gathered from the local area to the old and new valleys with 110,000 stones, 40 million catties of firewood, 70,000 picks of dried fish and dried meat, and 27 coarse cloths. Ten thousand horses, tea and wine..."
Hearing the last news, Zhou Huaian secretly dropped the last stone in his heart. As the saying goes, “no food, no teacher,” “no money, no job,” the early results of the effort to rectify the locality at this critical time were reflected.
With such a batch of additional money and food that has been gradually increasing, the continuity and resilience of the Taiping Army's targeted follow-up counterattack will be more assured.
And the war between the two provinces and Zhejiang is fought to this extent, it is more about the generals who have been arranged from different directions to give full play to their subjective initiative. However, Zhou Huaian only needs to be in the Central Army to control the reserve team and logistical support, and conduct macro-level judgment, research, adjustment, and guidance.
On the other hand, Li Ziyi, the head of the Huainan countermeasures staff, continued to face the waiting generals such as Su Wuming, Wu Xingchen, Gao Jichang, Qu Chengyu, and Yang Shigu and Li Shicheng in front of the sand table. Strategic judgment research and interpretation:
"As the saying goes, it hurts five fingers, it's better to break the truth of one. Now the Huainan Army divides its forces and plunders all parts of the country, which is just convenient for our army to concentrate its forces to form a local advantage and conduct nearby operations to destroy and annihilate..."
"The Huainan soldiers and horses can be divided into three categories for different treatment. First, the soldiers and horses headed by the Fourth Army of the Huainan Jiezhen are the targets that require key strikes and limited annihilation. In order to prevent the possibility of resuming the system in the future and making a comeback. ."
"Secondly, the united troops and town defense troops of the various states that emerged in Huainan can wait for opportunities to annihilate and destroy them. Such troops have strong local characteristics, but they are not easy to gather together after setbacks and failures in other places..."
"Most of this generation's combat power and quality are uneven, and they are disguisedly separated in Jiangdong. Therefore, before the more important goal, it can be temporarily released and waited for the future Qingxiang battle to resolve..."
"Finally, the rebel generals who belonged to the old rebel army but surrendered to the official army are also quite a few; the upper level is undoubtedly the most hostile, diehard and sinful generations who hate my Taiping army; but because of the brutal and tyrannical gangster style, It also lacks strength and patience."
"When playing against it, give priority to the defensive, and avoid too many waves and melees that rely on the courage of individuals and small groups. As long as the position can be stabilized and its momentum is attenuated, it can be defeated in the subsequent counterattack... It can be regarded as another. A version of the rebel model." (End of this chapter)