Turbulent Times Chapter 1132: Absolutely blocking the way

Seeing the doubts on the faces of the subordinates next to him, Li Guangsheng explained solemnly: "As far as I know, Wang Junlin led people to easily defeat Daluo City, Nanyang Village, and Baishan City. From this point of view, Wang Junlin is very He is good at breaking cities, so I am worried that Yuan Gai Suwen will lose Annan County City before our reinforcements arrive. At that time, Wang Junlin's army will occupy the city. Prime Minister, take back Liaodong City in the west, and then send the main force to attack."

"So, if Wang Junlin really divides his troops to ambush us, it's right in my arms. Although our 20,000 reinforcements have lost a lot, as long as we can defeat Wang Junlin's army in one battle, it will be worth it , and it is not impossible to take back Daluo City, Baishan City and Nanyang Village in one fell swoop, and drive the Sui people out of Annan County."

One of the generals under his command said hesitantly: "But I heard that the army led by Wang Junlin is stronger than the army led by the emperor of the Sui Dynasty."

Li Guangsheng sneered and said, "If they were all cavalry, maybe I wouldn't want to fight recklessly, but now most of them are infantry. It is said that there are only 3,000 cavalry, while our army has 10,000 elite cavalry."

All the generals thought the same, and the general just echoed: "The emperors of the Sui Dynasty were beaten away by our army in desperation, Wang Junlin didn't retreat obediently, at least he would hide in Daluo City and Baishan City Right! I don’t know if Wang Junlin is arrogant, or what, he took the initiative to send people to attack Annan County City. Not to mention their ambush, we have to divide our troops to guard the 8,000 troops in Annan County City, even if they have nearly 20,000 people. So what? It’s not as strong as ours, as long as there are generals, as long as they dare to fight head-on, we can defeat them in one fell swoop.”

"Exactly, the only thing the Sui army relied on was the gunpowder. Before Daluo City was unprepared, and Baishan County was captured by Wang Junlin's army because of the traitor Jin Xiaowu. In short, when we fight against Wang Junlin's army, we just need to pay attention to their gunpowder weapons and don't get fooled, then we will be invincible." Li Guangsheng said confidently.

Another general said: "Don't worry, general, how to guard against gunpowder weapons that can explode, the brothers have already worked out some countermeasures in the past few days, and the ears of war horses are all stuffed with sackcloth, so they won't be caught

Out of their way. "

Li Guangsheng nodded, hesitated for a while and said to the generals in a low voice: "I have thought about it, after defeating Wang Junlin's army, or driving them away, we will take the opportunity to completely control Annan County. As I have confessed, the power of the prime minister is getting stronger and stronger."

"Don't worry, general, we are all members of the Palace Guard Army, so we must take His Majesty's will as the most important..."

When Li Guangsheng was talking to the generals, there was an earth-shattering loud noise from behind, but they were only slightly startled when they stepped off their horses, and then they were appeased. In order to prepare, put sackcloth in the ears of the horses, otherwise they will startle the horses."

Li Guangsheng was overjoyed, and said: "I really didn't expect that Wang Junlin would really dare to divide his troops to ambush us."

As soon as the voice fell, Li Guangsheng ordered vigorously: "The whole army stops, pay attention to guard, and send people to the back to see what's going on."

In fact, without Li Guangsheng's order, the 20,000 Goguryeo reinforcements stopped spontaneously when they heard the sound, and the soldiers had already drawn their knives, guns, bows and arrows, and looked towards a short mountain several miles away on both sides.

"Report..."

"General, the narrowest part of our approach has been bombed into a line of tunnels. It is already difficult for cavalry to pass through, and it is also very troublesome for infantry to pass through." He jumped off his horse, knelt down on one knee, and said loudly.

"Send a few teams of scouts to explore the mountains on both sides, and climb up to watch."

"Order the whole army to continue marching forward, pay attention to vigilance, and be ready for battle at any time. Drive the five hundred Sui army prisoners sent from the west to the forefront."

Following Li Guangsheng's order, the 20,000 Goguryeo reinforcements continued to move towards the city of Annan County, but at a much slower speed. to the front.

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"They didn't panic. I don't know if the Goguryeo reinforcements were elite enough, or Li Guangsheng thought he had 6,000 more troops than us, so he was so arrogant." Wang Junlin was stunned after hearing the spies' report.

Shen Guoer said with a smile on his face: "General Qi, General Yuchi has divided the 3,000 cavalry under his command into two groups and ambushed them at the No. 1 and No. 2 hidden positions. The Goguryeo reinforcements have launched an attack. Zhang Tiangang has also led a special force to blow up the back road of the Goguryeo reinforcements. At this time, the follow-up mission has begun-killing the spies of the Goguryeo reinforcements and planting the latest landmines specially sent from Snake Island on some mountain roads on both sides. .”

Wang Junlin nodded and said: "They are fast, and it is too late to dig the trench. Fortunately, everything else has been prepared."

The two were talking when a spy rushed over.

"Report... Your Excellency, the enemy's forward is still five miles away from our position."

"Revisit!"

"Report... Your Excellency, the enemy's horses were not disturbed by the sound of the explosion."

"Report... Your Excellency, the enemy army used 500 auxiliary soldiers to walk in front of the army to clear the way. It is suspected that they are Sui army prisoners who fell into the hands of the Goguryeo people in the west."

There were Sui soldiers captured in the Koguryo army. Wang Junlin was not surprised. After the morale and morale of the army led by Yang Guang collapsed, he led the main force to retreat. Many Sui troops were killed by the Goguryeo people, and some collapsed and failed to keep up. The main force fled back to the Sui Dynasty and fled into the barren mountains of Goguryeo. Many people surrendered to the Goguryeo people and became the auxiliary soldiers of the Goguryeo people as cannon fodder.

Shen Guo'er had inquired about this point a long time ago, so Wang Junlin didn't know about it.

"The Goguryeo reinforcements have indeed heard about the strength of our gunpowder, and they are prepared." Wang Junlin said lightly, obviously these were also expected - after all, the gunpowder packs were used to attack Liaodong City and Daluo City. It had already appeared at that time, and landmines also appeared in the Battle of Bailing Island.

The Goguryeo people suffered a great loss in front of gunpowder weapons, and it is impossible for the Goguryeo reinforcements to be unprepared.

"Report... Your Excellency, the enemy's forward is still three miles away from our position."

"Command, the trebuchet position is ready for throwing."

"Yes!"

"My lord, the enemy forward is still two miles away from the position."

"Order, the whole army is ready for battle."