The leader of the Xiang Conquering Army, Shi Xiangzhen, was the elder brother of the Wing King, Shi Dakai. He was 28 years old this year and looked like the Wing King. He was handsome and majestic.
An outstanding young general in the Taiping Country Army.
His three subordinates were all brave and loyal, and the thirty thousand soldiers were used to fighting. This was a true army. This time, we passed through the cave
In addition to obeying the strategic deployment of the entire Western Expedition, Ting Nan also had another purpose, which was to mourn for the Western King Xiao who died in Changsha City.
The court dignitaries took revenge.
On the day that Zeng Guofan left Hengzhou, Shi Xiangzhen led 30,000 soldiers to attack Yuezhou Prefecture in one fell swoop.
Jia Hengchun abandoned the city and fled, and Zhu Xieyuan, the magistrate of Baling, threw himself into a well. Then Huarong, Xiangyin and other counties were conquered one after another. The whole of northern Hunan
Half of them were under the control of the Xiang Army.
Zhou Guoyu and his brothers, who had been hiding in Lianyun for more than half a year, and the surviving 60 - 70 members of the Righteous Expedition Hall concluded their lessons in defeat.
When they heard that the Taiping Army had returned to Hunan, they knew that the water of the stream could only cause waves when it flowed into the river.
After the news of the chaos in the north, they unanimously decided to join the Taiping Army and accept the leadership of the Taiping Country.
Yes. Shi Xiangzhen, Luo outline and others warmly accepted this group of lost brothers, and invited Zhou Guoyu to participate in the leadership of the Xiang Army.
Zhou Guoyu was very familiar with the terrain of northern Hunan. He pointed out that the terrain of Yanglou Si at the border of Hunan and Hubei was steep and suitable for an ambush. Shi
Xiangzhen gladly accepted this suggestion and thus drew up a battle plan.
After leaving Changsha for half a year, Zeng Guofan, who led about 20,000 troops, including the laborers, boarded the ship at Zhuzhangdu Pier.
When Xiao Ximen entered Changsha City again, it was the Xiang Conquest Army that controlled the north of Hunan and formed a huge pressure on Changsha and the entire province.
At this time. Luo Bingzhang, the governor of Hunan Province, had to rely on this force. He personally led dozens of civil and military officials to meet him outside the small west gate.
Leopard excuse military emergency future. The court finally approved Zeng Guofan's request and appointed Taqibu as the deputy general of Changsha Association, replacing Qingde's
Status, Bao Qibao felt that this was a major blow to him. When he received a copy of the imperial edict on the boat in Xiangtan the day before yesterday, Zeng Guo
Fan also thought that this was a great victory for him and Bao Qibao. This victory would greatly reduce the shadow of the two-level punishment.
Dilute. "The emperor still trusts me.”Zeng Guofan thought.
After resting in Changsha for two days, Zeng Guofan led Xiang Yong to Yuezhou by land and water. Only 30 miles from the city
At this time, the scouts reported that 30,000 long hair soldiers in Yuezhou City had withdrawn from the city with their flags. Zeng Guofan and his men entered Yuezhou City without bloodshed. what a
Victory! All the brave soldiers were extremely happy.
Early the next morning, Wang He and Li Xubin, the vanguard, led 1,000 brave men along the main road from Yuezhou to Wuchang.
They had not seen the shadow of the Xiang Conquering Army during the two days of marching, so they must have fled! From Wang Wei, Li Xubin to every brave soldier
Everyone looked at it this way. That night, they camped at Yanglou Si and didn't even send anyone to patrol at night. In the middle of the night, Luo Da Liang said,
Zhou Guoyu led 5,000 troops from the surrounding mountains. They held lanterns, torches, swords, and spears as they shouted towards the town of Yanglou.
The emperor ran over. Xiang Yong was unprepared and was awakened from his sleep. Many people couldn't even find their clothes. Wang He and Li Xubin didn't dare to fight.
He hurriedly led his troops to flee south, leaving behind 100 to 200 corpses in Yanglou Bureau.
At this time, Shi Xiangzhen, Zeng Tianyang, and Lin Shaozhang, who were lying in ambush near Yuezhou City, led 25,000 Xiang Conquering Army.
At night, they charged into Yuezhou City again. Zhou Guocai, Zhou Guoxian, and 300 other people hiding in the city cooperated with them to set fire to the houses and kill the city guards.
Guan Yong opened the city gate. Xiang Yong, who was stationed in the city, was not on guard against this move. He hastily accepted the battle. After a few hits, they all
He fled in defeat. Zeng Guofan fled out of the city under the protection of Kang Fu. Fortunately, Peng Yulin and Yang Zaifu, who were staying on Dongting Lake, heard that there was something in the city.
He hurriedly led the navy to come and receive them. Zeng Guofan got on the boat in a panic and ran in the direction of Changsha. Near the antlers, and from the sheep building
The defeated Wang He and Li Xubin met up, and the Xiangyong Land and Water Troops fled for their lives. They only caught their breath after passing Xiangyin.
When they were about to reach Changsha, Zeng Guofan was too embarrassed to enter the city. He anchored the ship near the Water Land Continent, and Lu Yong camped outside.
Counting the number of people, more than 500 people had died, and more than ten sentinel officers and sentinel captains had also lost their lives. Although Zeng Guofan was angry, he was not discouraged. he always
Liu Jie taught him that the failure lies in arrogance and underestimation of the enemy. Zeng Guofan ignored the gossip in the officialdom in the city and reorganized his troops outside the city.
Then, he would fight with the Xiang Army.
In the yamen of Yuezhou City, the leaders of the Xiang Army were feasting and celebrating their first victory against Xiang Yong. Zhou Guoyu
He said,"It's a pity that Wang He and Li Xubin, the two demon heads, escaped." If caught, their hearts and livers would be taken out to sacrifice to their dead brothers
You can't."
Shi Xiangzhen said,"Zeng Guofan is a treacherous old thief. If he went out of the city with Wang He and the others, he would be taught a apprenticeship.
Head."
Lin Shaozhang said,"I heard that Zeng Guofan's men are all scholars leading troops. No wonder they were scared out of their wits when I raised my sword."
Pee flow. In the future, we will fight a few more battles and make them all die in Hunan to ensure that the siege of Wuchang will not be disturbed.”
Luo Dahang did not speak. He had been in Hunan for many years and was familiar with the terrain and people there. At the beginning of entering Hunan, Shi Xiang
Zac entrusted him with more ideas on military decision-making. After everyone's excitement calmed down a little, he thought about what he had imagined for the past few days.
"The victory in the initial confrontation with Xiang Yong is a great encouragement to the entire army. But I think
Zeng Guofan and the others weren't fools. This failure would teach them a lesson. When dealing with this old thief, one must be cautious.
Yes."
Shi Xiangzhen strongly agreed with Luo Dagang's words: "Pride comes before defeat. The outline is right. We must warn our soldiers not to let this victory
And proud."
"Now, Zeng Guofan has retreated to Changsha.”"We need to surround Changsha," Luo said. tight
The first city south of Changsha was Xiangtan.
Xiangtan was rich in resources, and the city's grain was piled up like a mountain. Only 500 people from the Changsha Association Right Camp were stationed there, and their strength was very weak. and
Xiangtan was a strategic land and water point. If they occupied Xiangtan, not only could they get food and pay to suppress Changsha, but they could also stop Zeng Yaotou from escaping south to Hengzhou.”
"The outline is a good idea. Occupying Hsiangtan is like closing the south gate.”Zhou Guoyu agreed with this plan.
Shi Xiangzhen also nodded and said,"Very good, continue."”
Luo Dagang said,"After taking Xiangtan with a partial division, the army will continue south and approach Changsha.
Let's fight to the death."
Shi Xiangzhen said,"After Demon Head Zeng was defeated, he was too ashamed to enter Changsha City. However, if the army were to advance, he would not care about his face and enter."
The city. Changsha City is easy to defend and difficult to attack. The year before last, they attacked for more than 80 days and could not take it. It was not a solution to waste time on Teacher.”
Zeng Tianyang said,"We must learn from the lesson of the Western King attacking Changsha. This time, we must find a way to lure Zeng Guofan out of the cave."”
"Lure the snake out of its hole. Good idea!" Shi Xiangzhen praised this idea.
Lin Shaozhang said,"Military affairs are ever-changing, and it is difficult to predict in advance." I think the plan to attack Xiangtan can be carried out immediately.
Alright. Guozong Ye, let me take Xiangtan with ten thousand men!”
"Alright! I give you seven days to take Xiangtan." Shi Xiangzhen agreed decisively. He thought, if Zeng Guofan led his troops to save Xiangtan, the poisonous snake
Wasn't he out of the cave?
The next day, Lin Shaozhang set off with 10,000 people. All the way morning and night, holding a medal in his mouth, he rushed forward. When passing Miluo Town, the people stationed there
The green camp commander had already fled. Lin Shaozhang did not stop at Miluo and continued south. On the night of the fourth day, the troops stayed in Qiaotou Town.
In order not to alarm Changsha, they decided to turn west the next day, cross the Xiangjiang River, and continue south along the path. 30 miles away from Ningxiang County
In the local area, Lin Shaozhang called a military commander with 3,000 people to attack Ningxiang, and ordered to take down the county town, then stationed in the city, no longer rushed.
Xiangtan. Lin Shaozhang led the remaining 7,000 people over Jijia Mountain, through the small path, across the Jin River, and entered Jiangshe City. The Sixth Day
At noon, he appeared at Xiangtan City as if he had descended from the sky. Cui Zongguang, the garrison of Changsha's Xieyou Camp, never dreamed that the Western Expedition Army would cross over.
After Changsha, we attacked Xiangtan. The five hundred battalion soldiers were used to being arrogant and lazy, and now they all climbed up the city wall in panic. How about these 500 young soldiers?
He was the opponent of the 7,000-strong Xiang Army. When the lights were turned on, Xiangtan City would change hands.
At the same time as Xiangtan was taken down, Shi Xiangzhen led a large group of troops from Yuezhou to the south and quickly recovered Xiangyin.
The news of the fall of Xiangtan reached Changsha, and Luo Bingzhang hurried to Shuiliuzhou to drag the net, asking Zeng Guofan to send Yong back. Zeng Guofan
He had other thoughts about this. He thought that since the Xiang Conquest Army had divided their forces to occupy Xiangtan, the northern side must be empty, so he might as well take this opportunity to charge through.
Go, cross Dongting Lake and rush to Wuchang City. Saving Wuchang is a major event that the emperor has repeatedly emphasized.
He is strong, let Luo, Bao go to deal with him. If the rescue of Wuchang was successful, this credit would shake the world. He's going north
Fa suggested and discussed with the strategists beside him. Some agreed, while others disagreed. The one who objected the most was to board a boat in Hengzhou City.
Wang Kaiyun, a student of Dongzhou Academy who came to Changsha. After Wang Kaiyun arrived in Changsha, he went to Yuelu Academy to meet his friends.
On Guofan's boat. He said to Zeng Guofan,"Rushing out of Dongting and rescuing Wuchang is naturally the purpose of Ming Gong's graduation, but this plan is not
It should be adopted. Xiang Yong had just been defeated, and his military might had not yet recovered. It would be good if he could rush out of the north this time. I'm afraid I can't rush out,
Long Hair, who had gathered in Yuezhou, had intercepted them, but they were later blocked by the rebels who had occupied Xiangtan. The situation was critical. Go south and save Xiangtan first. If you win, you will do it.
The court recovered a city, and his military exploits were immediately revealed. In case of failure, you can retreat to Hengzhou Prefecture, and you can slowly plan to enter again. To the south and to the north, I still hope to see the light
Please think twice."
"Wang Renqiu is right." Chen Shi Jie added. I heard that Lin Shaozhang, the leader of the bandits who occupied Xiangtan, is brave but not resourceful.
He was careless. If our army attacks with all its might, Xiangtan will certainly be recovered.”
Ta, Luo, Peng, and the others all agreed with Wang Kaiyun's analysis. Therefore, Zeng Guofan sent Ta and Luo to lead five battalions of Lu Yong, Peng and Yang to lead five battalions of Lu Yong.
Shui Yong went to recover Xiangtan.
A report had long been sent to the Xiang Army camp stationed in Miluo Town, and Shi Xiangzhen gathered everyone to discuss. Xiangzhen said,"Zeng Yao Tou
What should he do if he didn't leave the Land and Water Continent?”
Zeng Tianyang said,"We must lure him out and choose a favorable place to gather and annihilate him."”
Guo Yu said,"About a hundred li to the south from here, about sixty li from Changsha, there is a place called Jinggang.
At the mouth of the Xiangjiang River, the water flow is rapid, and it is easy for ships to go north but difficult to go south. Besides, Tongguan Mountain on the opposite bank is deep and dense. It is easy to ambush troops and try to capture Zeng Yao.
If he leads his head here, he will never return.”
"How do we lure him here?" Shi Xiangzhen asked.
Yes, how to lure the snake out of its hole?
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