Chapter 721

What happened was the western front. The so-called western front was that after entering the city that day, Liu Bu organized a large army to carry out the western expedition.

Liu Bu appointed Liu Zhongyong as the commander-in-chief of the western expedition and Mao Shengli as the deputy commander. Starting from Anqing, Liu Bu marched westward along the Yangtze River. There were 50000 troops in the western expedition.

Its main force is two elite main divisions and 30000 servants. There are also naval divisions to escort and transport materials for them. They march westward along the Yangtze River with great momentum.

The action of the Western expeditionary forces was also very rapid, which could be called aggression. They quickly arrived in Huguang, besieged Wuchang mansion, and took Wuchang mansion, which was equivalent to taking Huguang.

This time they sent troops so quickly, mainly to occupy more places before the imperial court did not respond, that is, to quickly attack the weak links of the other party when the other party was in chaos, create greater chaos and win more victories.

They plan this time, because they all know that the imperial court will mobilize the army of zhuxieyuan from the southwest to fight against them. There is no doubt that the army of zhuxieyuan will rely on Sichuan and enter the river east to deal with them. If they can occupy Chongqing or occupy Sichuan when the army of zhuxieyuan does not withdraw from the southwest, It can be said that they have made full use of their strategic advantages, and it is better for them to control the decisive battle with the Imperial Army in Sichuan and the southwest.

Therefore, the first strategic goal of the western expedition is to win Wuchang mansion; The second is to get through the cities along the Yangtze River and go straight to Chongqing. At least, we should win Chongqing and confront Zhu Rongyuan's army on the front line in Chongqing.

Because Liu Jiajun's intelligence also pointed out that Zhu Xieyuan's main force is still fighting chaos in Southwest Guizhou. Although they have withdrawn one after another and gathered in Guiyang, they can't do it in less than three months. Chongqing's defense is extremely empty. If their army arrives, it will be the day when they won the first important town in southern Sichuan without blood.

Therefore, after the western expedition army surrounded Wuchang mansion, it immediately sent a partial division to advance westward along the river. Under the cover of the Navy, it went all out to attack Yiling (Yichang), ready to enter Sichuan and win Chongqing.

The Chinese army is now in full swing. Wherever they go, the local guards and bandits and mountain bandits all over the country surrender one after another. When the army set out from Anqing camp, it was only 50000 people, but when the troops surrounded Wuchang mansion, the troops exceeded 100000, so they dared to send a partial division, led by deputy commander Mao Sheng, and continue to advance westward along the river, Without winning Wuchang mansion, he dared to send troops to attack Sichuan.

As long as Sichuan is won, the Chinese empire can basically establish control over the south, and ensure that all grain producing areas and rich places in Daming fall into the hands of the Chinese Empire, so as to gain the upper hand and advantage in the confrontation with each other in the future.

This is not Liu Zhongyong's temporary intention, but they had such a plan before they set out.

After they took Nanjing, they also found that it was so easy to fight in the world. In fact, they were too careful when crossing the river with eggs. They had to take steps, work hard and go fast. If they were brave enough, they could win more victories. Just like Chen Wenruo, 500 people could win Yangzhou, and sun expected 300 people to win Suzhou.

Today, the sun is setting in the west, and the wind and candle are in their twilight years. They are simply vulnerable. They can't resist the impact of the Liu family army. As long as the army arrives, no matter how big the city is, it will fall or be attacked by them.

The action of the western expedition army was very fast. They rushed to Wuchang mansion as fast as lightning. The towns along the way fell at the sight of the wind, and all the blockers were swept. All the cities surrendered one after another. Moreover, they also created a more amazing miracle. Compared with Chen Wenruo and sun hope, they easily won Yangzhou and Suzhou, which is more legendary.

This is their cavalry captain Li Dingguo, who led 18 cavalry troops to conduct fire investigation in Xiangyang. As a result, they just took Xiangyang City with 18 people and forced Fei Yangguang, the governor of this important north-south Town, to surrender to them. At that time, Li Dingguo was the only Chinese army within a hundred miles of Xiangyang City.

The news was sent back to Nanjing, but they were very excited and happy. Everyone thought that the Chinese army was now like God's help and the sun was at its zenith. No matter what it did, it was natural. For such easy and brilliant achievements, only those who bear the destiny can have such great luck.

The sun sets in the western mountains at dawn, so it will decline like this.

This is Xiangyang City, a famous military town in the world and one of the hubs of the north and the south. In order to win Xiangyang City, the Mongolian Empire sent hundreds of thousands of troops to besiege the city for ten years, creating the title of iron Xiangyang City.

In the Ming Dynasty, Xiangyang is also an important town, and there are enfeoffed vassal kings here. Generally, all the towns of enfeoffed vassal kings are very important. They are of great military and other significance. It is such a huge city that Li Dingguo led 18 cavalry soldiers to take it down.

One day, Li Dingguo was famous all over the world. He was called Li Erlang who was both wise and brave.

The story is so old-fashioned. Li Dingguo led his elite cavalry forward quickly. They rushed into Xiangyang City under the banner of the Chinese army. The other party was surprised and had no time to close the gate.

Li Dingguo led his 18 cavalry troops, stormed into the magistrate's Yamen, captured the magistrate Fei Yangguang alive, and then forced him to surrender.

At the beginning, the magistrate was still stubborn and would rather die than be a thief. Li Dingguo did not hesitate. The knife flashed and killed half of the officials in the government. His head was rolling and blood flowed. The magistrate gave in under the butcher's knife of the Chinese army. He ordered to surrender.

Just when Fei Yangguang ordered to surrender, hundreds of soldiers were surrounded outside his mansion, ready to attack and rescue him. These soldiers also knew that there were not many Chinese troops, only dozens of them.

However, in order to avoid hurting the innocent, the magistrate Fei Yangguang announced his surrender and ordered these people to lay down their weapons and submit to the Chinese army.

The leading officials ordered to surrender. What's the point of these small soldiers to resist? And just when they hesitated, the reinforcements of the Chinese army, a thousand iron cavalry, arrived at the scene and officially arrived, which made these people have no will to resist.

Xiangyang, an important town, fell into the hands of the Chinese army.

As the deputy commander of the West Route Army, Mao Shengli was very jealous of what he saw. He followed Liu Bu all the way to fight the world, fought north and south, and made many contributions. However, he had never won such a big city and won such a brilliant victory, so he led troops to attack Yiling overnight. After he was ready to win Yiling, he could go along the river, win Wuxian county and break Kuizhou, You can attack Sichuan. As long as you win Chongqing, the overall situation has been determined. Mao Shengli is famous all over the world and is granted a visit and worship phase. It is just around the corner.

All the intelligence of the Chinese army shows that Zhu Xieyuan's army is still gathering. He has not returned to Chongqing. As the first important town in southern Sichuan, Chongqing's military defense is extremely empty. If he takes half of Sichuan, it is equivalent to falling into their hands.

Since ancient times, it has been difficult to attack Sichuan because it is surrounded by mountains. Humanity is difficult for Sichuan roads and it is difficult to climb the sky. As long as you break through one place and rush in, you will let them run freely and gallop.

Mao Shengli held this idea, so he ordered his army to rush forward with all its strength. After taking Yiling, they could turn to attack Wuxian county. Who knows, it rained heavily at this time.

The rain was very unfavorable to the Chinese army, because all the weapons of the Chinese army were basically firearms. The rain soaked the gunpowder, and their cannons and guns could not exert their power.

Even so, there is no problem. The number of Ming troops in Yiling city is small, and it is not Mao Shengli's opponent of tens of thousands of troops. It is also a matter of time to be attacked.

At this time, Mao Shengli was attacked by Zhu Xieyuan's army. Tens of thousands of Zhu Xieyuan's army seemed to emerge suddenly. After they emerged, they attacked Mao Shengli's army.

Mao Shengli was blinded by the other party's sudden attack. The other party suddenly appeared. As soon as he made a move, he was attacked by mountains and seas. All over the mountains and fields were the steps of the enemy, and he launched a fierce attack when it rained.

Zhu Jueyuan was very good at using troops. He stormed in the rain. At the beginning, he drove tens of thousands of troops to carry out a group charge. Tens of thousands of troops rushed like a flood with big knives and spears. Liu Jiajun couldn't resist the enemy's fierce attack like a raging wave. Their defense line was broken in an instant, and the two sides were stirred together, fighting and killing each other.

Liu Jiajun's powerful is his artillery and his musket. When his two advantages are gone, they are at an absolute disadvantage. From the appearance of Zhu Xieyuan's army, he pressed Mao Shengli to fight.

Mao Shengli was very tenacious and courageous. He personally led the troops to fight back to fight against each other. He knew that if the two sides got involved with each other, they would end up dead. Tens of thousands of soldiers from both sides fought bloody battles under Yiling city in torrential rain.

This bloody fight, from noon to night, the heavy rain stopped, but the fight became more fierce.

Both sides did not hesitate. At the beginning, they went all out. Mao Shengli personally led the army to resist.

As the commander-in-chief of the Ming army, Zhu Xieyuan personally led his army to charge, holding a big knife and shouting for killing. The Ming army led the battle, which was Qin Liangyu, the white soldier of the famous Shizhu chieftain.

The white pole soldiers were the elite of the Ming Dynasty. Although they were defeated in the Hunhe war, they were also famous all over the world. It can be said that they were still proud even though they were defeated.

Later, Qin Liangyu, the chieftain of Shizhu, led her white speared soldiers to fight in the north and south, contribute to the country, move the world and become the official commander of the imperial court. It is rare in ancient and modern times. She has made great achievements in calming the chaos of extravagance and security. Naturally, she will send their most powerful army in the most dangerous time of Daming.

The white pole soldiers were really excellent. They defeated the elite Legion Qingzhou division of the Chinese army in one fell swoop.

Mao Shengli was killed on the spot because he was a soldier in front of him.