After receiving the news that Xiang Rong's troops came to support him, Xiao Yungui and Zuo Zongtang looked at each other and thought that they had come true.

After sending the soldiers who had returned to report the news, Xiao Yungui touched his chin and said, "There are still forty miles. It seems that He Chun sent a messenger to ask for help yesterday." Leiyang is more than 80 miles away from Hengzhou. At the normal marching speed, that is, the journey of a day of rapid march, but the marching speed of the Qing army cannot travel 80 miles a day. The most likely is that Xiang Rong sent troops this morning, and the Taiping army completely wiped out the Qing army in Pingcheng in the afternoon, and then went to the city to appease the people and guarded various places. Until dusk, it was normal for the Qing army to travel forty miles on this day.

Zuo Zongtang shook his head and said, "Hechun is as timid as a mouse. He must have sent a messenger to ask for help on the first day. Xiang Rong delayed for a day before sending troops. It seems that Xiang Junmen is planning to let us fight Hechun to exhaust and he will clean up the mess."

Xiao Yungui smiled and sat at the table in the lobby of the county government and said, "In this way, Xiang Rong is also a heartless guy. He only cares about his own favors. The Qing court officialdom is in a fight, how can he be defeated?"

Zuo Zongtang shook his head and said, "Xiang Rong didn't expect He Chun to lose Hengzhou City in the third day. He always thought that he could stay for three, five, and seven days. But this would be fine, so we can calmly arrange the deal with Xiang Rong's troops."

Xiao Yungui nodded and ordered someone to spread the map and asked, "So, according to what Mr., how will Xiang Rong use his troops?"

Zuo Zongtang pointed to the map where Leiyang was and said: "The official road from Leiyang to Hengzhou is sandwiched between Leishui and Xiangshui. After passing Liaotian Town and Xiangyang Town, the most likely is to find an opportunity to cross the Xiangshui River at Dongyang Crossing and then head north to support Hengzhou. There is also a road that is like us, build a floating bridge from Dongzhou Island to cross the west, and there is also a road that is a little further away. From Songjiang Town, Hengnan County to cross the Xiangshui River north, this road will take more than ten miles. The news of Hengzhou's loss will sooner or later reach Xiangrong's ears. This old fox may be stuck on the east bank of the Xiangjiang River, and it will be difficult to suppress Xiangrong's troops."

Xiao Yungui looked at the map and pondered for a moment: "Since that's the case, we set up an ambush, sent more than 3,000 people to block Dongyang Ferry, let go of the Dongzhou Island camp as bait, and Xiangrong thought we only focused on defending Dongyang Ferry and ignored Dongzhou Island. When he brought troops to attack Dongzhou Island, we were ambushing thousands of troops on the island, which would definitely be caught by Xiangrong off guard." Dongzhou Island is located in the center of the Xiangjiang River in the southeast of Hengzhou. It is about four miles long and about half a mile wide. The beach area is 25 acres, and the east side is

The waters are more than half a mile wide, and the waters to the west are one mile wide. There are temples, academies, ancient trees, peach blossoms, and beaches can be seen in the season when there is little water. The island is surrounded by water, with dense trees and dense green shade, and the environment is very quiet. Yueyang Junshan, Changsha Orange Island, and Hengyang Dongzhou Island are known as the three continents of the Xiangjiang River Basin. Xiao Yungui remembered the battle example of Shi Dakai's ambush at Orange Island in the later battles of Changsha, and wanted to copy it. Dongzhou Island also had conditions to ambush the Qing army.

But Zuo Zongtang smiled slightly and said, "This method is very good. It can be effective against ordinary Qing generals, but I am afraid that it will not be hidden from Xiang Rong, the old fox." As he said, Zuo Zongtang pointed to Songjiang Town on the map and said, "At first, we crossed the Xiangjiang River from Hengshan east, bypassed Caohe south and crossed the Xiangshui River west, and attacked the south of Hengzhou City. Why don't we crossed the Xiangshui River three times, and crossed the Xiangshui River for the third time from Songjiang Town to cut off Xiangrong's way, blocking Dongyangdu and Dongzhou Island in front, and in Leishui and Xiangshui River and the Xiangshui River.

The land that is double-teamed surrounded Xiangrong's troops. Xiangrong was very serious. Once he found that the retreat was broken, he would definitely look for a chance to cross the river to break through the west bank of Leishui. The only suitable army to cross the river is Quanxi Town and Dukou Village of Chashu Town. Once we cross the Xiangjiang River east, we can quickly capture Xiangyang Town and cut off the ferry of Chashu Town. Xiangrong only has Quanxi Town, the ferry of Xiangrong. When Xiangrong's troops really want to flee east, we can win a big victory after half-crossing!"

Xiao Yungui was surprised and looked at the map. Sure enough, from the intersection of Leishui and Xiangshui, all the way to Songjiang Town, this area is an irregular triangular area. The Xiangjiang River is to the west and Leishui to the east. Once Xiangrong's troops pass through Xiangyang Town, it is like entering a natural big pocket. At that moment, Xiao Yungui laughed insidiously. Zuo Zongtang was indeed cunning and was familiar with the geography of central Hunan. According to the strategy mentioned by Zuo Zongtang, Xiang Rong would be skinned even if he didn't die.

"Okay, let's fight the Battle of the Three Crossings of Xiangjiang River!" Xiao Yungui clapped his hands and laughed. After suddenly the Battle of the Three Crossings of Xiangjiang River, he remembered how familiar he felt? But he didn't think of Taizu's Battle of the Four Crossings of Chishui River.

After the plan was decided, Xiao Yungui immediately ordered the generals to gather together, leaving Zeng Tianyang, He Zhenchuan and more than 2,000 people to guard Hengzhou. Xiao Yungui personally led Zuo Zongtang, Li Kaifang, Li Yiwen and 4,000 people to continue south to cross the Xiangjiang River, and copied Xiangrong's rear route. Ji Wenyuan, Zhu Xineng and 2,000 people to guard Dongzhou Island, Lin Fengxiang, Lin Qirong and 2,000 people to guard Dongyang Crossing.

Songjiang Town is more than 40 miles away from Hengzhou, and is in Hengnan. The distance is not far or near. Because I don’t know whether Xiang Rong will rest overnight or rush to the road overnight, Xiao Yungui plans to go south as soon as possible and move south.

In the evening, after the 4,000 Taiping Army had supper, they were slandering and walking on the night road when night fell. The Taiping Army in the West Palace had been fighting for many years and was used to rushing to the night road. Although there were many new recruits in the army at this time, most of them were poor and used to hard work. Under the leadership of veterans, the Taiping Army's marching speed was much faster than that of the Qing army.

At the second update of that night, the army arrived at Songjiang Town. The Qing army in Hengnan did not even know that a Taiping army had passed out of the city. There were only a few places in Songjiang Town to train, but they were still sleeping and were dealt with by the Taiping Army. More than ten ferries at the ferry were all robbed by the Taiping Army.

Xiao Yungui ordered the Taiping Army to stay in Songjiang Town for one night and block the intersection of the town. He still carried the banner of the Qing army to confuse the Qing army on the other side.

The next day, he sent a spy to dress up as a Qing army to investigate. Not long after, the news came back. Xiang Rong's army had already passed Liaotian Town in the morning and had no doubt that the Taiping Army would appear on the South Road. Xiao Yungui was overjoyed and immediately ordered the troops to demolish the houses in the town, collect wood and bamboo to build a floating bridge, and rafts to cross the Xiang River.

In winter, the Xiang River flowed less and smoothly, and the river surface became much narrower. However, in order to cross the Xiang River, the soldiers of the Taiping Army carried rafts and bamboo rafts crossed the river in advance. Many rafts were made of bamboo rafts, and many people were squeezed on one raft, causing many rafts to scatter and the soldiers fell into the cold river water. The scene was once extremely chaotic.

Xiao Yungui and Zuo Zongtang were both anxious after seeing the ferry. Xiao Yungui couldn't help but go forward to scold Li Yiwen, who was commanding the front army to cross the river. Li Yiwen was very aggrieved. He also wanted to cross the river quickly, and asked his generals to pay attention to the raft tightening and not to go too many soldiers, but his generals were eager to fight, so they ignored it.

"What? You said it, your generals didn't care?" Xiao Yungui became more and more like the King of the West, and did not give the future Zhongwang any face. He said angrily: "If you say it once, they will be the wind in your ears! We must do things carefully. It is better to say some details ten times and listen to them once. If you only say it once, they will not take it seriously!"

Zuo Zongtang hurriedly came up to dissuade him and said, "West King, General Li is also eager to fight, so let it go this time."

Xiao Yungui frowned and said, "Okay, forget it this time, let's settle the account later! With the text, you have to remember that details determine success or failure! We are alone, and any detail may lead to defeat in wars. We must pay special attention to subtle matters in marching and fighting, so that you can become a qualified general!" After that, he turned around and left.

Zuo Zongtang and Li Yiwen were stunned on the spot. They chewed Xiao Yungui's details on success or failure. After a moment, Zuo Zongtang sighed and looked at Li Yiwen and smiled: "The King of the West is such a genius. The details determine success or failure. This sentence is incisive and reasonable. It is indeed something we have ignored before. General Li, the King of the West actually cares for you. These uncommon proverbs are also based on the truth. I hope General Li can stand alone as soon as possible."

Li Yiwen's face relaxed and nodded, "Thank you, Mr. Zuo, for telling me, the young general understands. In the future, we will follow what the King of the West said and pay more attention to the subtle things." The two looked at each other and smiled, and a storm was revealed. In the future, Li Yiwen kept in mind Xiao Yungui's words in the army and war, and asked about everything in detail. As expected, there were fewer mistakes, which greatly helped Li Yiwen grow up as soon as possible.

Dozens of soldiers who fell into the water were rescued and raised a bonfire on the shore to keep warm. The setting of water in winter was not a joke. Xiao Yungui had no choice but to order these soldiers to stay and guard Songjiang Town and find an opportunity to withdraw back to Hengzhou.

It was noon after noon, and most of the Taiping Army had completed crossing the river, so Xiao Yungui led his army to rush towards Liaotian Town.

The rear army behind Xiangrong's palace was more than 1,500 Qing troops led by the Qing army's guerrilla Xiao Fengchun. The Qing army had just arrived in Liaotian Town, and the front army and Xiangrong's central army had already gone to Xiangyang Town. Xiao Fengchun's army brought some military food and grass behind and was making fires in the town to cook.

After the Qing army outside the town discovered the Taiping Army, the ranger spread by the Qing army and reported to Xiao Fengchun in the town, saying that thousands of long-haired thieves were found in the south. Xiao Fengchun was holding a roast lamb leg and gnawed it. Hearing the words, he laughed and scolded: "Damn, are you blurry? How could there be long-haired thieves in the south? Aren't they attacking Hengzhou now? Where are so many long-haired thieves? Could it be that some of the lowly people wear red scarves and pretend to be long-haired thieves! Go and see if they really grow hair. If they are real, I will admit it. If it is fake, we will just take credit for these rioters!"

After eating the legs of lamb mixed with a large bowl of Wuling wine, Xiao Fengchun burped, then stood up lazily and said, "Let's go out and see who they are!"

Walking out of the home of the largest wealthy family in the town, more than ten Qing soldiers rushed to the front in anger. The leader of the leader reported urgently: "The person who came to the south is really long-haired, under the banner of the pseudo-Western King Xiao!"
Chapter completed!