Chapter 008: The Brave Warriors of Bingzhou, Who Excel Among the Three Armies
Even the renowned strong armies recorded in history can only endure losses of 30% to 40% in battle
Watching the departing generals Zhang Liao and Wei Xu, Lü Bu dismounted, handed the reins to the approaching royal guards, and walked slowly towards the large rock not far away
Since Lü Bu is under my command and is to implement such a strict military training plan, there must be no stinginess when it comes to provisions.
As a newly formed army assembled during the march, the soldiers under Lü Bu's command come from diverse backgrounds, and their composition remains uncertain
Looking at the military map before him, Lü Bu furrowed his sword-like brows, constantly calculating in his mind
Thinking of this
If it were not for the right middle general Zhu Jun, who underestimated the enemy in the first battle, the Han army under his command would not have been defeated by the Yellow Turban rebel leader Bo Cai, thus losing the advantageous position for active engagement in battle
They are all dead, all of them... Among the dispatched squad, I am the only one left alive. The Han army in the city is now on the brink of collapse, and Changsha City is currently besieged by over 100,000 Yellow Turban bandits
As a favored disciple of Zhang Jiao, the leader of the Yellow Turban bandits, Bo Cai is considered to possess certain skills among the Yellow Turban thieves
But there are no ifs in this world
Therefore, in order to forge a truly strong army during the late Eastern Han Dynasty, it is essential to emphasize the methods and approaches employed
Huangfu Song and Zhu Jun, at this stage, should all be troubled about how their forces can break through the poor strategy of the bandit leader Bo Cai, who is driving away the displaced people and besieging them with heavy troops
However, behind Zhang Liao, there followed a cavalryman who appeared weary and bore injuries on his body
However, at present, the overall situation of Changshe City is in the hands of the army led by Bo Cai
Looking at the warriors of Bingzhou before him, Lü Bu's eyes sparkled with approval: "Among the Han army comrades in Changsha City, there is always the danger of being defeated by the Yellow Turban bandits"
Trapped in Changshe, this completely restricted the Han army fighting against the bandits by the Yellow Turbans in the region of Yingchuan
Having spoken, Lü Bu drew the ring-headed saber from his waist, glaring with fierce tiger-like eyes, and shouted in a stern voice: "Follow me to battle at Changsha!"
Reflecting on the hardships I have faced along this journey, if I am unable to achieve the strategic objectives set at the outset in the Battle of Changsha, it is likely that I will find myself in a very passive position moving forward
Lü Bu turned his gaze towards the source of the sound
Although the Han armies led by Huangfu Song and Zhu Jun, which are stationed at the city, are mostly elite forces, they are still outnumbered by the bandit general Bo Cai, who commands a massive army of over 100,000 troops
To facilitate governance and simultaneously to hone the skills of the generals under my command
Lü Bu's eyes sparkled with brilliance as he nodded in approval and said, "I am already aware. Issue orders to the various divisions under my command to set up camp on the spot. Instruct the vanguard to expedite the cooking of meals to ensure that the soldiers can replenish their strength in a timely manner"
It cannot be said that the soldiers under my command would experience a rout or a breakdown in morale due to significant casualties during the battle against the Yellow Turban rebels
In this way
Without the attention and support of Huangfu Song, the thoughts of the Yellow Turban Rebellion would become mere illusions
In light of the current situation, honing one's will, strictly adhering to military discipline, clarifying order, and diligently practicing endurance are the key directions he is focusing on at this stage
Thinking of this, Lü Bu quickly walked to the military map, his gaze fixed on Changshe City, continuously analyzing in his mind
Reputation is of utmost importance to Lü Bu
He took out a military map from his bosom and spread it out on the boulder
Emergency assembly! Level 1 combat readiness ~ After contemplating these matters, Lü Bu tucked the military map into his bosom and then glared and roared.
In order to quickly rescue the comrades besieged in Changshe City, I have decided to march urgently, aiming to decisively defeat the Yellow Turban bandits surrounding Changshe City
Born into a humble family of commoners, apart from rising to prominence through the Yellow Turban Rebellion, the only remaining path to fame would be through the war against the Qiang.
At least in the heart of General Huangfu Song, it would be greatly discounted
The guards standing by, upon hearing the first-level combat alert, hurriedly took out their horns from their bosoms and began to blow them.
Not far away, the soldiers who had set up camp immediately put down their tasks upon hearing the assembly call and quickly gathered under the leadership of the grassroots team.
The current season has already passed early summer
General, during this rapid march, our unit has 14 personnel who have not completed tactical training, 3 have fallen behind, and 6 have sustained minor injuries
The conflict on the Yingchuan battlefield may perhaps come to an early conclusion
Military Marquis
Wū ~
However, the Liangzhou region was not the primary development core chosen by Lü Bu
Our department has now successfully approached the boundary of Xinzheng, which is no more than sixty miles from Changshe City
Without doubt, without delay, the soldiers gathered under my command, though they were already exhausted
The vast majority of armies, when suffering losses exceeding 10%, are essentially in a state of significantly diminished morale
According to the original schedule, for the Han army trapped in Changshe City, it should be on the eve of the most critical moment
Calculating the time, the reconnaissance team dispatched a few days ago should have returned to report on the battle situation
Caution
Upon hearing this, Zhang Liao swiftly picked him up and hurried towards the camp, with soldiers coming from both sides in response to the news
In order to hone combat effectiveness and strengthen morale in a short period of time, in addition to training through combat, it is also necessary to engage in corresponding rigorous training
The camp was filled with a series of roars, and under the command of the various military officers, in just over thirty breaths of time, more than nine hundred soldiers under their command had gathered completely
Unlike the soldiers of later generations, the armies during the feudal era often exhibited a very poor level of cohesion at the grassroots level
Therefore, it is imperative to lead the troops under my command to Changshe City as soon as possible
If I wish to break the siege of Changsha, the most important task at present is to quickly clarify the detailed battle situation around Changsha City, so that a rescue strategy can be formulated
The means of constraining the army, apart from relying on the prestige of the commander, is primarily the crude mechanism of military honors and rewards.
As Lü Bu pondered how to break the stalemate on the battlefield of Changsha, Zhang Liao, who was originally departing, hurriedly arrived at that moment
Yes! Generals Wei Xu and Zhang Liao bowed and responded
However, when Lü Bu issued the order, his troops had no complaints and strictly adhered to the command, marching vigorously towards Changshe City.
Then all the hardships along this journey would have been in vain
Under high-intensity marching training, ensuring that the morale of the soldiers under one's command does not waver can only be effectively achieved by timely replenishment of meat supplies
Lü Bu's mood fluctuated slightly; although they had hurried along the way, the distance from Bingzhou to Yingchuan was ultimately still too far
For Lü Bu, what he is currently most concerned about is the detailed battle situation around Changshe City, as this is crucial to how he will break the siege of Changshe.
As one of the three great leaders of the Han army currently campaigning against the Yellow Turban rebels
During the military training, Lü Bu appointed Zhang Liao as the cavalry general, Wei Xu as the spear general, and personally commanded the archers.
urgent
Quick! Upon seeing this, Lü Bu hurriedly said: "Quick, take him to see the physician! I want him to live!"
If the battle losses exceed 20% to 30%, it will inevitably be on the brink of morale collapse, and there will be a risk of troops scattering at any moment
The cavalryman spoke unconsciously, and by the end, he unexpectedly fainted.
Despite this, more than half of them were still refugees and captives coerced by the Yellow Turban rebels
The situation is unfavorable for the two factions of Huangfu Song and Zhu Jun
Zhang Liao and Wei Xu, who were at the forefront, shouted in unison: "Report to the military commander! All the soldiers under my command have gathered, please give the order"
According to the situation described by this cavalryman, Lü Bu boldly inferred in his heart that the forces of Huangfu Song and Zhu Jun had been besieged by the bandit general Bo Cai's troops at Changshe City for at least ten days.
As Lü Bu fell into deep thought once again, the two generals, Zhang Liao and Wei Xu, rode in on horseback. When they were just a few steps away, they tightened the reins, dismounted, and clasped their hands in salute.
Military Commander, during this rapid march, our unit has 76 personnel who have not completed tactical and technical training, 15 have fallen behind, and 26 have sustained minor injuries
Carefully listen to the reports presented by Generals Zhang Liao and Wei Xu
But the scouts sent to Changshe City, upon witnessing this scene, Lu Bu quickly stood up and inquired of Zhang Liao
If Lü Bu had been able to arrive before Generals Huangfu Song and Zhu Jun, leading a large army to Yingchuan and offering his services under Huangfu Song's command
Seeing this, Zhang Liao, who was standing nearby, hurriedly stepped forward to support the cavalryman who was about to fall backward
If we truly wait for General Huangfu Song to think of using the strategy of burning the encampments to break the siege of the Yellow Turban rebels at Changshe City
The current situation must be resolved as soon as possible.
The cavalryman approached Lü Bu without offering a salute, his lips cracked and his gaze dazed. The fact that he could endure until now was entirely due to his strong willpower, which he was desperately sustaining.
As for the current situation in Changshe City, the two armies are still in a stalemate.