xymnovel Chapter 568 Five-pronged attack on Hengzhou will lead to its capture
Chapter 568 Five-pronged attack on Hengzhou will lead to its capture
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Meanwhile, on the other side of Hengzhou, Gongsun Ba also stirred up a storm in Lishui County with his top-notch martial prowess.
The Cangzhou army she led, under the repeated training of Xue Rengui and others, was already highly disciplined and had formidable combat power.
At this moment, under the leadership of the war god Gongsun Ba, every attack was like a precise blade, piercing straight into the enemy's heart.
Gongsun Ba knew that the terrain of Lishui County was complex and crisscrossed by waterways. If he could not quickly occupy key locations, he might be besieged by the enemy.
Therefore, she adopted flexible and varied tactics, sometimes concentrating her forces to launch a fierce attack on the enemy's vitals, and sometimes dispersing her forces to gradually weaken the enemy's strength through surprise attacks and encirclement.
Under her leadership, the Cangzhou army, like a nimble dragon, roamed the Lishui County, leaving behind only the wails and despair of the enemy wherever it went.
Within a short period of time, they also occupied many cities, echoing Yang Jian's actions and together forming two lightning bolts of the Cangzhou army on the Hengzhou land.
"General, most of Lishui County has fallen into our hands."
A general excitedly said next to Gongsun Ba.
"Continue to advance, but do not be reckless. Utilize the terrain advantage, proceed step by step, and gradually erode the enemy's territory."
"In addition, the intricate network of waterways in Lishui County allows the Luo Wang intelligence network to strengthen its intelligence transmission, ensuring that we can keep abreast of the enemy's movements."
Gongsun Ba smiled slightly, not at all surprised, as the situation of the Cangzhou army in Hengzhou was now settled.
The only difference now is the speed at which the breakthrough is achieved.
Under Gongsun Ba's meticulous planning, the Cangzhou army's offensive in Lishui County became increasingly fierce.
They took advantage of the waterways to launch a dual attack on land and water, and Gongsun Ba himself personally led his troops into battle on many occasions.
With Yang Jian and Gongsun Ba's successive victories in Yunmeng County and Lishui County, the Cangzhou army's offensive in Hengzhou reached its climax.
The two armies, like two sharp swords, plunged straight into the heart of Hengzhou, leaving behind only the cries of the enemy and their despair.
Meanwhile, on the main battlefield, the Cangzhou army's offensive was also as turbulent as a tidal wave.
Su Ye personally commanded the central army, directing this decisive battle.
Beside him, strategists Guo Jia and Xun You devised plans and strategies for the army, while commanders Xue Rengui, Tie Shiwen, and Lian Po led their respective troops in a frontal assault, heading straight for the capital of Hengzhou.
At this moment, Su Ye was intently staring at the terrain map in front of him, pondering his next strategy.
Suddenly, the sound of rapid hoofbeats broke the surrounding silence, and a scout rushed over, holding a battle report aloft.
"My lord, battle reports from Generals Yang Jian and Gongsun Ba!"
The scout's voice betrayed an undisguised excitement.
Su Ye took the battle report, quickly glanced through it, and a satisfied smile appeared on his face.
Yang Jian was in Yunmeng County, and Gongsun Ba was in Lishui County. The two fierce generals were like two sharp swords, each stirring up a storm in Hengzhou.
Wherever they went, the enemy was defeated and cities fell one after another.
"Excellent! Yang Jian and Gongsun Ba truly deserve to be called heroes of our Cangzhou army!"
"Not only were they incredibly brave, but what was even more remarkable was their wisdom and courage. They were able to flexibly adjust their tactics according to different terrains and enemy situations, which was truly commendable."
Su Ye couldn't help but exclaim in admiration, his voice filled with anticipation.
Upon hearing this, Guo Jia and Xun You exchanged a glance and nodded in agreement.
The outstanding performance of Yang Jian and Gongsun Ba's two detachments not only won a valuable victory for the Cangzhou army, but also laid a solid foundation for the smooth progress of the entire campaign.
"My lord, Generals Yang Jian and Gongsun Ba are currently advancing rapidly within Hengzhou. Should we hasten our offensive, join forces with them, and attack the capital of Hengzhou together?"
Xue Rengui, dressed in white robes, asked from the side, "Because Su Ye is in charge of the central government, they can't stay on the front line forever."
After each lull in the fighting, whenever they had free time, they would personally return to report the specific situation at the front to Su Ye.
Although Su Ye didn't care about this kind of formalism, their lord didn't care, but they, as generals, couldn't be without this awareness.
Therefore, every so often, Xue Rengui, Lian Po, and the other two would gather in Su Ye's tent to discuss the next tactic.
"Don't be impatient, but don't delay either."
"Generals Yang Jian and Gongsun Ba's offensive has been successful and has indeed created favorable conditions for us. However, Hengzhou's capital is, after all, a key enemy territory and the last barrier for our conquest of Hengzhou. It is heavily defended, and we must proceed with caution."
Su Ye pondered for a moment, then looked through the tent and gazed into the distance.
"Pass down the order: Ren Gui, you three commanders, accelerate the offensive as much as possible, but maintain formation and do not advance rashly."
"In addition, let Mr. Fengxiao and Mr. Gongda work hard to organize the Luowang (Net of Law) to collect intelligence and subvert internal forces. We must ensure that we can keep abreast of the enemy's movements and provide accurate intelligence support for the army."
Su Ye snapped out of her thoughts and looked at Xue Rengui and the others, as well as Guo Jia and Xun You, who were standing to the side.
As his orders were relayed, the Cangzhou army's offensive intensified.
The three commanders, Xue Rengui, Tie Shiwen, and Lian Po, each led their own troops, like three sharp knives, plunging straight into the heart of Hengzhou.
Under the command of three god-like commanders, tens of thousands of Cangzhou troops swept through the enemy lines and quickly occupied several key points in Hengzhou.
Meanwhile, the garrison in Hengzhou lacked a commander of equal rank to oversee the overall situation, and some of its high-ranking members had already been turned against them by the Luo Wang organization.
Now, facing the fierce attack of the Cangzhou army, they were clearly at a loss, retreated one after another, their morale was low, their fighting power was greatly reduced, and they could no longer resist the Cangzhou army.
Meanwhile, Yang Jian and Gongsun Ba's detachment continued to play an important role within Hengzhou.
The defenders of Hengzhou were attacked from both sides. Under the fierce attack of several armies, the defenders of Hengzhou were defeated one after another, and the city fell into the hands of the Cangzhou army.
The unstoppable advance at the front lines kept getting news back, further boosting the morale of the Cangzhou army in the rear.
"My lord, the capital of Hengzhou is almost within our grasp. Shall we launch our final assault?"
After advancing all the way to the border of Mingheng County, the capital of Hengzhou, Xue Rengui returned directly to Su Ye's side and asked, his voice revealing a hint of anticipation.
However, such a significant order as the final battle for a province must be issued by their lord, Su Ye, himself.
Upon hearing this, Su Ye's gaze pierced through the fog of war, looking into the distance. The war in Hengzhou had reached its final stage.
"Of course, Rengui, pass down the order to make the entire army ready."
"Tomorrow morning, the entire army will set off for the final assault! We must capture Hengzhou's capital in one decisive battle!"
Su Ye was somewhat amused and exasperated by Xue Rengui's cautious idea, but she did not refuse his kindness.