Although Liu He's ability to defend the city was outstanding, he was deeply involved in North Korea after all. Although Gao Shun had full confidence in him, he could not put all the pressure on Liu He alone.

Therefore, Gao Shun wanted to change his tactic of not fighting and take the initiative to order infantry and naval forces to attack. Even if he did not engage in actual combat with the enemy, he could put pressure on Jin Tian and prevent him from easily deploying troops.

The former military lieutenant was stunned for a moment, then understood the intention, and couldn't help but sigh in his heart: "The general's flexibility in using troops, his ability to adapt to changes, seems to be on par with Duke Cao, it is really commendable."

...Twenty miles downstream, there is the Korean army camp.

In the large tent of the Chinese army, Jin Tianzheng was pacing back and forth, his brows furrowed and his expression full of anxiety.

Regarding Pingcheng, Jin Tian had already learned the news that Zhang Gao's army was unable to attack Pingcheng for a long time.

Jin Tian really couldn't believe that that unknown person named Liu He had any special qualities that made the 25,000 troops led by Zhang Gao helpless.

Gan Ning, the deputy general, and now Liu He, all of whom were not well-known people under Liu Biao before, but now in the hands of Gao Shun, they have all become headaches for Jin Tian.

What method did that thief Gao Shun use to make every piece of rotten iron in his hands shine like gold?

Jin Tian couldn't figure it out even though he was thinking about it.

But these are not the point. The point is how to capture Pingcheng as soon as possible. If you continue to delay this war, it will only become more and more beneficial to him.

Jin Tian originally wanted to mobilize some of the northwest troops to go south, but unfortunately, an urgent report came from Cheng Pu a few days ago, saying that the enemy general Zhang He was leading 5,000 elite infantry and cavalry southward along the Ying River.

, advancing toward the northwest.

After receiving the news, Jin Tian naturally hated Gao Shun even more.

Jin Tian was very clear about Gao Shun's purpose of using troops in the north. Although a mere 5,000 infantry and cavalry were not enough to capture the northwest, it was enough to pose a considerable threat. Gao Shun's move was clearly to hold back his army in the northwest, so that

He did not dare to send a single soldier to go south.

Obviously, Gao Shunzhi's goal was achieved.

Even though Jin Tian knew Gao Shun's intentions, he did not dare to take the risk. After all, the northwest was too important to him at this time. If there was a slight mistake, the consequences would be disastrous.

Pacing back and forth, the clouds on Jin Tian's face became heavier and heavier.

All the generals in the tent held their breath and did not dare to take another breath of air.

In the silence, Jin Er suddenly said: "General, since Pingcheng cannot be captured for a long time, I think it is better to transfer 10,000 troops and horses from the camp to Governor Lu. I don't believe that with a combined army of 35,000, it can still be done."

A mere flat city cannot be conquered."

Jin Tian stopped and looked back at Jin Er, his frown slightly relaxed, as if he had received some reminder.

"Since more than 20,000 troops have been mobilized, if we can't recover Pingcheng as soon as possible, wouldn't it be a waste of effort? If so, it would be more cost-effective to mobilize another 10,000 troops and annihilate the enemies of Pingcheng in one go..."

Jin Tian's thinking quickly turned around. He weighed it for a long time, his frown gradually relaxed, and he seemed to have made a decision.

"Wen Xiang's words make sense. It's useless to have 30,000 troops sitting here. It's better to mobilize another army..."

"Report——"

Before the words were spoken, a scout hurried into the crowd and shouted: "Alert General, the sentry ship upstream has reported urgently. We have discovered that the Chu army's infantry and naval forces have been dispatched in large numbers and are rushing towards our army's camp."

As soon as these words came out, all the Korean generals in the tent, including Jin Tian, ​​looked shocked.

No one expected that Gao Shun, who had been holding on, would choose to attack at this time.

After the shock, Jin Tian's blue eyes immediately burst out with a look of ecstasy, and he laughed and said: "Gao Shun, the thief, finally couldn't hold himself back anymore. Okay, it's better if he takes the initiative. I just want to take advantage of this."

Take advantage of the situation to annihilate his infantry and naval forces."

Jin Tian, ​​who was in ecstasy, thought that Gao Shun had finally failed. Excited, he immediately ordered Jin Er, Jin Biao and others to lead the infantry and naval forces out in full force, trying to annihilate Gao Shun's infantry and naval forces in a decisive battle on the water.

The main force of the army.

Thirty thousand Korean troops and more than 600 warships came out of the water camp in a mighty manner, went up the river, and rushed toward the 10,000 infantry and naval forces commanded by Gan Ning.

When the Korean army left the camp in a fierce manner and was still seven or eight miles away from Gan Ning's fleet, the sentry ship reported the news to Gan Ning.

Looking downstream at the vast clouds of sail coming from a distance, Gan Ning revealed a sarcastic sneer on his lips.

"It's just as the general expected. Jin Tian is so impatient that he wants to fight us, so he sent out his entire army so quickly, huh."

The enemy army was approaching, but there was no trace of murderous intent on Gan Ning's face except for the mockery.

He just sneered and said disapprovingly: "The Koreans have left their nests, it's time for us to go back. Send an order to the entire army to withdraw troops and return to camp."

The flag was waved and the order was given. Hundreds of Chu warships turned around and retreated towards the Beicang camp more than ten miles away.

When the 30,000-strong North Korean army arrived in a hurry, Gan Ning's infantry and naval forces had already fled far away.

General Jin and others saw that the Chu army was retreating and the battle failed, but they did not dare to pursue and attack Beicang, so they had to return to their own camp with a dissatisfied mood.

However, in the next three days, Gao Shun ordered Gan Ning to lead his army to attack three times in the morning, afternoon and evening, making it look like he was about to launch a massive attack.

Jin Tian was eager for a decisive battle and sent out 30,000 troops every time, but every time they rushed to nothing, not even a hair of the Chu army was touched.

After several feints, Jin Tian finally understood after being teased.

It turns out that Gao Shun had no intention of fighting you in a decisive battle at all. His several feint attacks were just harassment tactics, with the purpose of holding back Jin Tian's main force so that he would not dare to divide his troops to reinforce Pingcheng.

After being teased several times, Jin Tian's hatred for Gao Shun couldn't help but increase.

However, Jin Tian was helpless, because he could not determine which of Gao Shun's feints was true. If one of the ten feints was true, and at that time his troops were deployed to Pingcheng, then Gao Shun would make a big move

When attacking, if the main camp makes a mistake, the consequences will be disastrous.

In desperation, Jin Tian had no choice but to give up his plan of sending troops and horses. At this time, he could only hope that he could conquer Pingcheng as soon as possible with his military skills.

……dusk.

In the big tent, Jin Tian had a sad face and stared at the map in trance.

The confidence and domineering spirit that Moling had when he went on the expedition had now been completely wiped out by Gao Shun's clever tricks one after another. At this time, Jin Tian no longer had the high spirits of the past.

The curtains were raised, and a gust of cold wind penetrated the tent. Jin Tian trembled and shuddered.

When he looked up, he saw a young man with fine features walking into the tent.

"It's Jin Xia! Aren't you in Pyongyang, North Korea? Why are you here?" Jin Tian asked.

That young Confucian scholar was none other than Jin Xia, the cousin of King Jin Tian of Korea.

Jin Xia cupped his hands and said calmly: "I came from North Korea to escort grain and fodder under the order of the general. I came here to report back to the king."

Jin Tian was stunned for a moment, and then suddenly remembered this matter.

"I've been busy with military affairs recently, so I forgot about it." Jin Tian patted his forehead gently and laughed at himself with a wry smile.

Jin Xia hesitated for a moment and asked cautiously: "When Xun was in North Korea, I heard that the military on the front line in North Korea was not going well. I wonder if I can help your Majesty?"

Jin Xia is just a newborn calf with little qualifications, but now he wants to take care of Jin Tian. This confidence is commendable.

Jin Tian thought of his uncle who was recovering from illness and wrote to him to recommend Jin Xia, saying that although Jin Xia was young, he was quite resourceful. Jin Tian thought that since there was no other way now, he might as well listen to the young man in front of him.

opinions.

At that moment, Jin Tiansui Gao followed all the plans and dealt with the young man.

After listening to this, Jin Xia was silent for a long time and said calmly: "Our army is being led by Gao Shun everywhere. The situation is indeed a bit passive. However, there is a plan, which may help our army reverse the passive situation."

Hearing these words, Jin Tian's figure trembled, and a look of surprise suddenly appeared in his brows.

...Beicang.

Gao Shun was in the tent, drinking some wine and listening leisurely to the generals' reports.

With Busan just around the corner, Zhang He's infantry and cavalry moved south along the Ying River, capturing Ruyin and other counties one after another, and their troops were approaching Yingkou.

Zhang He's move south put considerable pressure on the Koreans on the northwest front line. The governor of the northern line had to mobilize all the troops in the southwest and station them all on the Yingkou line to prevent Zhang He's army from crossing the Pusan ​​line of river defense.

The North Korean army in the northwest is no longer able to move south and there is nothing to fear.

As for the North Korean camp, Gan Ning's repeated feint attacks had forced Jin Tian not to dare to mobilize any more troops.

In the south of Joseon County, the deputy general who was good at mountain warfare also put considerable pressure on Jin Yu with his offensive in the Mufu Mountain area.

As for Pingcheng, let alone Zhang Gao, who had no reinforcements from Jin Tian. Although he had more than 20,000 troops, he besieged Pingcheng for many days and launched several fierce attacks, but he was still unable to do anything to Liu He.

All kinds of intelligence are developing in favor of Gao Shun, and what Gao Shun has to do now is to wait for his vehicles and ships to be armed, and then look for an opportunity to deliver a fatal blow to Jin Tian.

"Very good. Send people to Pingcheng and tell General Liu to pin him to Pingcheng. If he can hold on until I defeat the main force of Jin Tian, ​​he will be the first contributor to the pacification of North Korea."

Gao Shun was in high spirits, and all the generals in the tent were also deeply encouraged by the current situation.

At this moment, the deputy general hurried to the tent and handed the toilet paper and silk letter to Gao Shun, "General, urgent report from Zhongzhou, North Korea."

Gao Shun took the silk book and glanced at it roughly. The two sword-like eyebrows could not help but condense slightly. When the generals saw the difference in Gao Shun's face, they suddenly became quiet, as if they felt it.

A little bit bad.

"General, could it be that something happened in Zhongzhou, North Korea?" Zhang Bao asked.

Gao Shun's expression returned to normal instantly, he threw the piece of paper on the case and said lightly: "It's nothing, it's just the Jiangbei District rebellion we just assessed."
Chapter completed!