A few days later, the Taiping army also followed in a big way into the territory of Lingling.
The Taiping Vanguard Army, the Western King Xiao Chaogui's department, soon marched to the territory of Wuxian County, Lingling County.
Suddenly, there were two intersections on the march route of Wuxian.
For a while, Xiao Chaogui, the king of the West, couldn't help but make a difficulty, and he didn't know which way to march.
Just when he was in trouble, suddenly there was an old man next to the army who passed by with a basket repeatedly.
In an instant, Xiao Chaogui seemed to have found an idea, and galloped away with a bang "Grandpa, Grandpa" Running to the old man's side, Xiao Chaogui immediately turned over and dismounted, and shouted urgently.
Hearing someone shouting, the old man couldn't help but turn around and look.
Immediately, I saw that the old man couldn't help but look puzzled.
For a while, Xiao Chaogui realized that he was abrupt, and said hurriedly: "Hello, old man" "We are the Taiping Heavenly Army from Lingnan, and we are here to save the poor people everywhere."
"This king is the western king of the Taiping Heavenly Kingdom, named Xiao Chaogui."
With Xiao Chaogui's introduction, the old man nodded thoughtfully.
Immediately, Xiao Chaogui arched his hands and asked, "Old man, our army has come all the way." ” "Why are the towns and counties along the way so sparsely populated?"
Hearing this, the old man replied: "Oh, the king, you have come from afar, and you don't know yet."
"A few days ago, when the imperial army returned to the north, they went door-to-door to count household registrations."
"In the end, he also summoned us and announced that as long as he is willing to follow them to live in the north this time."
"When this war is over, we will reduce taxes for one year."
"So under such a policy, almost many people dragged their families north."
"The old man was alone, coupled with the inconvenience of his legs and feet, and he was reluctant to go north with his family's ancestral business."
"Oh" After listening patiently, Xiao Chaogui showed a sudden expression.
"Uncle, do you know where the two intersections lead?"
Immediately, Xiao Chaogui pointed to the two intersections and asked.
Hearing this, the old man also said slowly: "King, look at this crossing on the right, this road is wide and relatively stable, it is a great road. ” "This road can lead straight to Changsha, but it needs to be detoured."
Immediately afterwards, the old man explained the road on the left.
"And this road belongs to the endless sheep intestine path, although the march is difficult, but the road is relatively small."
In the end, after some interrogation, Xiao Chaogui, the king of the west, finally knew the direction of the two intersections.
Subsequently, I saw Xiao Chaogui, the king of the West, wielding his sword and ordering: "The whole army rests in place" Immediately, Xiao Chaogui also ordered the herald to inform Feng Yunshan, the king of the south, in the rear, of the current situation.
After almost half an hour of waiting, Feng Yunshan, the king of the south, gave instructions.
Not surprisingly, the cautious Feng Yunshan really chose to march on the main road.
Although Xiao Chaogui wanted to march to the small road, he was hindered by the military order, so he had to be restless and lead the army to the main road.
It is only said that the road on the right runs through Xiangshui, and the Taiping army is advancing along Xiangshui.
Two days later, the Taiping army arrived in the territory of Mu County.
It is only said that the geographical location of Muxian County is extremely good, relying on Xiangshui on three sides, and only the south side has a land gate.
It can be described as a real place of defense The Taiping army thought that there would be no defenders here, but the opposite was often true.
Because, at the head of the county, there is already a heavily armed army stationed.
The big flag planted at the head of the city is waving in the wind, and the three characters are looming.
It was the three big characters of the Jingzhou Army flying in the wind.
Knowing that there was a Jingzhou army garrison here, Xiao Chaogui also ordered the vanguard to take the lead in attacking.
It's just that although Muxian is a small county town, the city wall has long been reinforced by the Jingzhou army.
For a time, although the Taiping army fought hard to attack the city, they all ended in failure.
In desperation, Xiao Chaogui had no choice but to prepare his troops for battle and wait for the arrival of the main force led by Feng Yunshan.
The Taiping Army Battalion "King Yunan, the Jingzhou army has already occupied Muxian County one step ahead of our army."
"Because the city wall of Mu County has long been reinforced by the Jingzhou Army, and the geographical location of Mu County is very good."
"Relying on Hunan water on three sides, our army has not developed a naval army at all, so several attacks have ended in failure" In a hurry, after the arrival of Feng Yunshan, the king of the south, Xiao Chaogui immediately told him about the military situation here.
Hearing this, Feng Yunshan pondered for a moment and asked, "Then is there any other way here to bypass Muxian County and march directly to Changsha?"
Hearing this, Xiao Chaogui continued to analyze: "Since Mu County is located in Xiangshui, it is the only passage by land. ” "Our army has not developed a naval army, and now the plan is probably only to attack" In the end, after half a discussion, Feng Yunshan, the king of the south, only got one conclusion, that is, a strong attack.
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In desperation, early the next morning, the Taiping military camp was busy.
It was found that many Taiping soldiers were cutting down trees and building siege equipment.
However, due to the limited time, the Taiping army only created a simple ladder for attacking the city.
Siege weapons such as well railings and rushing cars are too heavy and clumsy.
It's not something that can be built in a moment Immediately, for a while, the county was muddled, and the sound of killing shook the sky.
I saw that the dense Taiping army was like a tiny ant, chrysalis.
All of them rushed towards the walls against the improvised ladders.
Immediately, after entering the firing range, the arrows that had been waiting for a long time fell quickly It's just that although the Taiping army was not afraid of death, they did their best to attack the city.
However, due to the good geographical location of Muxian County, its troops could not be deployed on a large scale.
Therefore, it was impossible for the Taiping army to capture Muxian.
For a while, the Taiping army fell into a bitter battle and fell into a dilemma.
Tricha Ridge "Report, General Huang's headquarters has successfully resisted the general attack of the Taiping army in Muxian County."
"Now that the situation has reached a stalemate, the Taiping army cannot move forward and is in a bitter battle."
I saw that the guards quickly rushed to Gao Qi's side and told the scouts the news they had heard.
Hearing this, Gao Qi was overjoyed and said, "Since this is the case, then order the scouts to continue to investigate, and be sure to hear all the disappearances." ” "Strictly control the marching movements of the Taiping army."
"No" Hearing this, the guards did not dare to slack off, and immediately withdrew the order and left This time, the reason why Gao Qi would send an army to Mu County to defend the city and resist the Taiping army.
The reason for this was also because Gao Qi was afraid that the Taiping army would pass through the avenue that day, so that the arrangement of his army would fall short.
On the contrary, it also puts Changsha in danger Therefore, in the end, Gao Qi asked Jia Xu for a plan, and Jia Xu's strategy was to let Gao Qi order an army to stick to Mu County.
As for why it is Muxian County, it is because Muxian County is surrounded by Hunan water on three sides, and its geographical location is extremely superior.
It can be described as an easy place to defend and difficult to attack Therefore, Gao Qi immediately ordered Huang Zhong and Gao Xiang to lead an army to deploy defenses.
It can be seen from this that Gao Qi predicted the accuracy of the first opportunity, and really guessed that Feng Yunshan would give up the small road and march.
Instead, he chose the remote avenue to march to the end of the Sui Dynasty, and the great chaos called for the times :