xymnovel Chapter 593 Allied Forces Commander Yue Yi!
Chapter 593 Allied Forces Commander Yue Yi!
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Shangguan Lie never took them seriously from the beginning.
Even at the very beginning, when the previous King Jing had just passed away and Jingzhou's strength was severely weakened.
When Shangguan Lie had to join the alliance of vassal kings in order to stabilize the situation, his strength was greatly diminished, and his army was reduced to less than 30-40% of its peak strength.
They were all capable of occupying one of the top spots in the alliance of feudal lords.
It's easy to imagine just how incompetent these feudal lords in the alliance were.
Therefore, with his confidence at its peak, Shangguan Lie charged forward without hesitation, leading the Jing King's army behind him!
Then...
They were directly defeated by what he saw as a bunch of small fry.
Shangguan Lie, who was leading a light cavalry force and had no capable commanders by his side, was chased and forced to flee in panic by the enemy.
And the commander of the allied forces on the other side was named... Yue Yi!
The name Yue Yi was unfamiliar to Shangguan Lie.
He was unaware of the astonishing military talent and strategic vision of this former commander of the five-nation coalition during the Spring and Autumn and Warring States periods.
However, his appearance undoubtedly added a huge variable to Shangguan Lie's pursuit.
When he waved his command flag without hesitation, the Jingzhou army launched a fierce attack on the allied forces like a torrent.
The opposing coalition forces did not collapse at the first touch as expected.
To his surprise, the battle turned out to be incredibly difficult.
Under the command of Yue Yi, the allied forces of the vassal kings displayed astonishing fighting power.
Although their equipment was not as good as the Jingzhou army, which had just occupied the capital of Dayong and was now equipped with new guns and cannons, they were also outnumbered. The main force of the vassal kings' alliance was still fighting the Jiuxiao army for territory in Wenzhou, and the alliance army in front of them was a hastily assembled force from the rear.
Even under such circumstances, this allied force seemed to be endowed with boundless power thanks to Yue Yi's ingenious strategy.
Using the terrain to their advantage, they set up a formidable array of iron spears, repelling the attacks of the Jingzhou army time and again.
Shangguan Lie led his army on a rampage across the battlefield, but found that he could not break through the allied forces' defenses.
Instead, his own soldiers fell one by one, their blood staining the land red.
He roared angrily, but he couldn't change the unfavorable situation of the battle.
In this fierce battle, Shangguan Lie finally realized his underestimation of his opponent and his arrogance.
He had thought that with his elite army and the morale of his repeated victories, he would be able to crush the coalition of vassal kings.
However, reality gave him a resounding slap in the face.
Just as Shangguan Lie had achieved an unprecedented victory, he was slapped hard by Le Yi and led a group of ragtag allied troops to teach him a lesson.
Ultimately, Shangguan Lie was forced to retreat in a sorry state under Le Yi's pursuit.
The army that had come with great momentum was also suffering heavy losses and low morale, and could no longer continue to pursue Cao Cao.
This battle was undoubtedly a heavy blow to Shangguan Lie.
He originally thought he had reached the final step of victory, and was about to personally kill his enemies and possess the three states in the north of the Great Yong Dynasty.
After consolidating internally for a period of time, they can then take advantage of the situation to head south, swallow up the entire Dayong Dynasty, and then look down on the world to become the true overlord of this chaotic world.
Unexpectedly, he was defeated at the last moment by a group of small fry in his eyes.
It was also thanks to Ning Piaomiao, who was in the capital of Dayong reorganizing military affairs, that they reacted quickly.
After spending time with him, he realized that although Shangguan Lie could be considered a powerful ruler, he was still too young and arrogant and impatient. His defeat was due to underestimating his opponent.
Therefore, upon hearing the news of the defeat at the front, Ning Piaomiao was not surprised. Instead, she unfolded a map and carefully analyzed the battle situation.
His gaze swept across the map, finally settling on Honghao County, the southernmost part of Yongzhou, which is now occupied by Cao Cao and the Dayong court. It is adjacent to Lu and Wen provinces next to Yongzhou, and its geographical location is important. It is a vital choke point to block the enemy's northward advance.
Zirui County and Kaiming County are like two bright pearls set in Honghao County. If we can hold these places, we can not only keep the enemy out of the country, but also win valuable time and space for future counterattacks.
Once the decision was made, Ning Piaomiao immediately ordered the selection of 5,000 cavalrymen from the capital's elite forces. These cavalrymen were all seasoned veterans with exceptional horsemanship skills. They were to be led by a brave general personally chosen by him, and they would travel south day and night to provide reinforcements.
At the same time, although Shangguan Lie was defeated, he was still a rising star and did not lose his fighting spirit. Instead, he adjusted his mindset instantly.
Before the reinforcements sent by Ning Piaomiao arrived, he quickly reorganized the remaining troops, contracted the defensive line, and used the terrain advantage to build a temporary defensive line.
Although the soldiers were exhausted, their morale gradually recovered under Shangguan Lie's various methods, and they confronted the allied forces of the vassal kings led by Yue Yi.
When the elite cavalry dispatched by Ning Piaomiao arrived quickly and came into Shangguan Lie's sight, the entire Jingzhou army was thrilled.
The arrival of this cavalry not only brought reinforcements in terms of manpower, but more importantly, it also brought many Mohist weapons and equipment from the capital city of Dayong.
With the two armies joining forces and their morale soaring, Shangguan Lie and the general sent by Ning Piaomiao quickly devised a new battle plan. They decided to use Zirui County and Kaiming County as strongholds to build a solid defensive line and confront the allied forces.
Zirui County, with its beautiful mountains and rivers and abundant resources, was originally a peaceful place, but now it is engulfed in flames of war.
The Jingzhou army and the allied forces of the vassal kings engaged in fierce fighting in this area, with both sides displaying their strengths and engaging in a battle of wits and courage.
Shangguan Lie used the mobility of his cavalry to launch frequent attacks and harass the allied forces' supply lines.
Under the command of Yue Yi, the allied forces utilized the terrain to construct a series of ingenious defensive fortifications, making every attack by the Jingzhou army cost them dearly.
Kaiming County became another focal point of contention between the two sides.
The terrain here is open and conducive to the deployment of large armies, and the two sides have fought several large-scale battles here.
Amidst the flashing swords and raining arrows, soldiers on both sides fought desperately, the ferocity of the battle was truly shocking.
However, in this brutal battle, the generals dispatched by Shangguan Lie and Ning Piaomiao gradually developed an effective method of coordinated combat. The two cooperated with each other, advancing and retreating strategically, which enabled the Jingzhou army to gradually gain a foothold despite being at a disadvantage.
As time went on, the two sides reached a stalemate, with the battle lines back and forth between Zirui County and Kaiming County, neither able to defeat the other in one fell swoop.
Having regained his composure after his previous resounding victory, Shangguan Lie began to re-evaluate Yue Yi.
This seemingly unknown commander possessed military talent and strategic vision that, apart from Ning Piaomiao by his side, was truly a rare adversary in his life.