Chapter 15 Opportunity (Part 2)
Chapter 15 Opportunity (Part 1)
Since Lin Zude and other "moderate factions" took the initiative to keep silent and "punish" the decision of the Huai'an army, they decided to make the decision within the Pu family in Quanzhou as quickly as possible. Then, the son-in-law of the head, Nabuna, began to dispatch troops and generals. First, the left and right Yisiba Xi army under the family were transferred to Xinghua County for standby. Then, they sent orders to order arrows, requiring them to rely on the Xia family, Sun family, Jin family, You family, Yan family and Lin family, each leading two elite troops from the clan to Xinghua to gather. Anyone who did not arrive or was a substitute for the crime of arbitrariness was punished.
When Pu Shougeng slaughtered the Zhao Song clan and the wounded soldiers of Lianghuai in Quanzhou, Xia Jing, the commander of the left-wing army of the Wuwei, Tian Zhenzi, the governor of the Tengjian, Yan Bolu, and the navy commander of Sun Shengfu, You Yongxian, Wang Yu, Jin Yong, etc., all made a lot of efforts. Therefore, the descendants of these families were afraid that the Song king Han Liner would be brought up old accounts. They wanted the Pu family to separatist Jiangsu and Zhejiang and build a country on their own. Therefore, after receiving the generals, they all followed them enthusiastically.
Seven or eight armies combined, and the troops exceeded 100,000 at once. In addition, the civilians who were forced to transport food and grass to the army were more than 200,000. Such a huge team was of course impossible to set out at the same time. Therefore, Nabuna exercised the power of the commander again. He ordered Dashi Wanhu Saibdin to lead the left army of Yisibaxi as the vanguard. He gave up heavy weapons such as whirlwind cannons, Greek fire bombs, etc. to set off lightly. He rushed straight down the official road to the city of Huaian. It would be best if he could take down Huaian City unexpectedly. If the opponent was prepared, he would set up camps under the city to block foreign support.
After Saipuddin received the order and prepared, Nawuna quickly grabbed the second command arrow and handed it to Yisibaxi's right army in public. He ordered him to lead his troops and horses, carrying two hundred whirlwind cannons, five hundred carriages, and four thousand Greek fire bombs to support the left army. Once Saipuddin sneak attacks Huaian, he was unfavorable. Yisibaxi's right army fired Greek fire bombs with whirlwind cannons, burning the entire Huaian county town and the defenders inside. He removed the stronghold of the Huaian army on the south bank of the Fujian River as quickly as possible, and relieved the interference for the Pu family army's next action.
The third command arrow was given to the second elder Xia Yangou. He asked this person to lead the private soldiers of Xia, Sun, Jin and You families to smuggle the seaside and smuggle the small road to Changle. He just waited for the fire to catch a fire in Huaian. He immediately rushed to the Huaian army's fortress outside Changle City. He seized or exploded the heavy artillery at all costs to avoid posing another threat to the Pu family's maritime power.
As for Nawuna himself, he commanded the Pu family's ten thousand direct descendants, as well as the remaining private soldiers of the Lin family, Tian family and Yan family. He escorted Minzhuang, food, grass, and military supplies and followed up slowly. He was ready to provide support to the other two groups at any time.
The troops were dispatched immediately. The troops were dispatched. For a moment, smoke and dust rolled and murderous aura soared into the sky. Fortunately, it was already early winter. From morning to morning, fog was everywhere. The farmers rarely went to the ground to work again. Therefore, the whereabouts of the army were not exposed in advance.
However, foggy weather has advantages and disadvantages. The whereabouts of the large group of people is indeed not easily exposed. However, the water droplets carried in the fog quickly penetrate the armor, making the surface of the body quickly become wet and sticky. Especially for the generals wearing iron armor, the process of marching is simply torture. The condensed dew seeps into the neck, chest, back against the gaps and all possible places. It sends the cold air to the depths of the human bone marrow, making people feel extremely painful together.
On the first day, it was fine. There was a desire to kill and plunder. The Pu family army could still encourage and support it. As a result, the fog was heavier the next day. The excitement was quickly reduced. The fatigue and coldness quickly enveloped the heart.
"In this weather, even if you can reach Huaian City, Yisiba Xi Zuojun probably won't be able to fight." The third elder Tian Dingke has always been cautious and found an opportunity to come to Nawuna and reminded him worriedly.
This was the second day of the march. According to the plan, the vanguard of Yisiba Xi's Zuojun was able to attack Huaian City in the early morning. However, it was delayed by the morning fog for two consecutive days. I am afraid that whether the Zuojun has arrived outside Huaian City is still unknown. Even if he barely arrives, his combat effectiveness will definitely decline significantly.
"It's okay. There are few people around Zhu Zhe. Those who stay in Huaian cannot be more than five hundred." Nawuna was also upset by the heavy fog. But he bent on the teeth and waved his hand gently. "The Zuo Army has 30,000 warriors of true gods. As long as one of them has firm faith, they can send all the unbelievers in Huaian City to the Hell."
"Well, that's true." Tian Dingke thought for a while and nodded worriedly. The more he went up, the more he believed in the true God, the less pious he believed in. However, he knew how crazy the true God warriors below were in recognition of doctrines. They were more keen on going to heaven to enjoy the seventy-two virgins. Of course, the rich and beautiful food on earth usually had no share in them.
"The key to this battle is the word "fast." Seeing the third elder Tian Dingke's unscrupulous appearance, Na Wuna couldn't help but whisper. "You must not give Zhu Tuhu enough reaction time. Otherwise, once he transfers Fu Youde back, it will be difficult for us to successfully take Fuzhou. And you also know that Chen Youding has never been the same as our Pu family. Now he is surrounded by the Huai'an army. He has to fight to the death. If Fu Youde, who is blocking his back, evacuate, I promise that he will not be willing to force Hu Dahai to fight back. He will immediately retract back to Jianning."
"Well. That trustless person should have been thrown into the fire hell long ago." The fourth elder Pu Tianliang came forward and nodded in admiration.
Chen Youding and the Chen family behind him have always been the biggest obstacle for the Pu family to usurp control of Fujian Road. The Pu family was unable to rebel for a long time before. It was because they were afraid of the power of the Chen family. Therefore, they used the external knife of the Huai'an army to cut off Chen Youding and the Chen family behind him. Only then did they agree with the interests of the Pu family in Quanzhou. Rescuing Chen Youding safely returned to Jianning was counterproductive.
"So you might as well regard this fog as the favor of the true god." Seeing someone supporting him, Na Wuna smiled and spoke more confidently. "Without this fog, those Kafirs along the way will inevitably report to Zhu Tujia. With the cover of this fog, the left army of the vanguard will be able to catch the opponent off guard even if they walk slowly."
"Blessed by the true God."
"The power of the kingdom of heaven, earth and all things is only the true God. He created what he wants to create. The true God is omnipotent for everything."
"The true God brought down the thick fog and confused the believers of Kafir. God. They walked to their eyes and raised their swords to cut their throats."
"Kill all their men. Turn their women and children into slaves. Take everything from them. Burn their temples. Then enjoy the glory given by the True God."
There was another pious chanting sound around, and the red eyes were filled with fanaticism.
Chapter completed!