The second volume of the WTO chapter seventy-sixth chapter on the march
The capital is far away from Pingyi City. Even if you rush a hundred miles, it will be difficult to reach the city for support before the enemy attacks. At this moment, it is more of a test of a commander-in-chief's ability to coordinate and command the battlefield, and how to make optimal solutions in the shortest possible time.
Completion of goals.
In the military tent at night, the lights were bright, all the tents were distributed in the shape of a five-pointed star, and fires were lit on the outer side. The patrolling soldiers rotated in three shifts. The defense work was still very good even in the territory of the Tang Dynasty.
In the main camp tent in the middle, Wang Qinyi was sitting side by side, holding a very delicate map and pondering it carefully. The map was recorded by the Ministry of War from every footprint over the years, every mountain, every trail.
Streams and even every village will have records.
Feng Yu held the sword in his hand and Jun Xie stood behind him and watched quietly without speaking or moving. The other generals went to their respective tents to line up their troops, with the old prince as the center to ensure that there were no enemies.
The team arrangements for the attack and subsequent march.
Side by side Wang Qinyi looked at the map and suddenly asked: "Ze'er, what do you think?"
Feng Yu didn't know what it meant, so he asked himself what to do.
"I wonder what Second Grandpa wants to ask?"
Qin Yi raised his head and looked at him, "In this case, what do you think I would ask?"
"The marching formation has been arranged. Now the enemy's movement is unknown, and the target is directly at Pingyi City. Our army should rush there quickly to help the defenders of Pingyi City."
"Although this is said, it is only superficial. Pingyi City is located in a plain, with vast areas and unobstructed surroundings. Now the situation is severe. The opponent is well prepared. It should be difficult for the Pingyi City defenders to hold on until we arrive, but they have never been able to do so.
When you received news of the allied attack, why do you think this happened?"
"Is it possible that the main force of the enemy army has not arrived yet?"
"If we can attack under the guise, there must be no falsehood. Otherwise, a surprise force from Pingyi City will be able to find out the truth. This move will have no effect and will only increase casualties. According to the intelligence sent from the front line, Pingyi City
There is no doubt that the people under the city are the main force."
"Second Grandpa, if you can't stop it, then why do you only feign attacks but fail to win in one fell swoop? My grandson doesn't understand."
"Haha, the art of war cannot be limited to books. Those things are dead, and people are alive. Anyone who uses troops has his own purpose. Sometimes, guessing people's hearts is the key to controlling the situation of the battle. Otherwise, the superficial military books will not be enough."
The law will harm you instead."
"My grandson has been taught a lesson. Do you mean that their goal is not to level the city?"
Qin Yi stood up from his seat, pacing in the military tent with his hands behind his back. Suddenly he raised his head and looked at the sky. His bright eyes seemed to be able to see through the thick tent and see the bright moon in the bright night sky.
"Pingyi City should be just a cover. There is indeed a military town a hundred times more important near the border. That is their target."
Feng Yu carefully searched the map with his eyes. Although the map was detailed, it was still difficult for someone with no battlefield experience to obtain the most critical information from it.
Feng Yu watched for a long time, but still couldn't notice what he should have noticed. He raised his head and looked at Wang Qinyi beside him with doubtful eyes.
"Second Grandpa, you have other intentions, but my grandson still doesn't understand."
Qin Yi smiled, his peaceful eyes revealing a hint of tenderness.
"You have never been in a war, and you don't know much about the war situation here, so you don't think it's normal. This just shows that our opponent this time must have a military master who is good at using troops and attacking cities and demolishing strongholds."
He sat back on his seat, pointed his right index finger and middle finger together, and led Feng Yu's eyes around the map.
"Ze'er, look at this, do you still have any impressions?"
A smile appeared on Feng Yu's lips, as if he had recalled something unforgettable.
"Burning Dragon Ridge, how could my grandson not remember that this is where my wonderful life began to turn."
"Yanlong Ridge has a complex terrain and uninhabited virgin forest. There is only a narrow official road to travel along. This is by no means a must-win place for marching and fighting. There is such a mountain chasm behind Pingyi City, whether it is
It was not easy for us or when the enemy troops came over. On the left, a fast and wide river left from the high mountains. There were many waterfalls in the mountain streams. It was almost impossible to overcome and cross over in a short period of time. Also
That is to say, after taking Pingyi City, they have only one way to go."
Feng Yu's eyes sparkled, "Gongzhou!"
"Yes, Gongzhou, Gongzhou can be regarded as a fortress, because this is the real west gate of our Tang Dynasty. Not only is it a small town in the west, the roads from the north to the south are very smooth, and the surrounding countries will choose this place for trade.
If you take a detour from Pingyi, you will be very close to Gongcheng."
Feng Yu's original thinking was confused again.
"My grandson is still puzzled. Although Gongcheng is not an important military area, due to the geographical location for trade, the Tang State is also heavily guarded. There are many outposts around for foreign envoys and strict control. The Xia and Jin coalition forces are like this.
Are you sure you can break through the arch city before we arrive?"
Qin Yi still taught Feng Yu with a loving face, "Ze'er, you are still too superficial. Although the Gongcheng is tightly guarded, it is easy to attack but difficult to defend."
"The enemy troops are gathering. Although the existing forces can capture Pingyi City, they cannot capture Gong City. Don't they want to suppress the entire army and strive to attack two cities in a row with lightning speed?"
"Hahaha, this is indeed the case, but we can find out the news behind enemy lines, but they can't find out about us? Do they want to really compete with us in speed to see who can reach Gongcheng first? Maybe it is possible, but this
The price of the bet is too high. Either we succeed and then I attack, or we lose our troops and retreat, and even the city cannot be defended. Do you think they will really do this? "
Feng Yu thought carefully for a moment and sat down behind Qin Yi, "Having said that, it's not just them gambling, it's also gambling on our Tang Army, isn't it?"
"Hahaha, it's true. That's why I just said that controlling people's hearts on the battlefield is the most important thing. Because I won't bet on Gongcheng, and I don't think they will bet on Gongcheng either."
"Why is this happening? Then the thinking just now is useless, isn't it?"
"Ze'er, you are wrong. Everything has a cause and effect, and everything has a premise. It is precisely because of the thinking just now that we can change our thinking and have the next direction. The enemy's idea should be to win by surprise."
"Victory by surprise? This is very similar to some martial arts moves."
"That's right, your martial arts talent is very good, and you should be able to comprehend this aspect quickly. You heard what I said clearly, Gongcheng is very important, and because it is important, we will not let it be taken away. The other party will definitely guess this. If
If we are really guessed, that would be a major military taboo, because we will be in a passive position. But our Tang army is invincible, and I am personally in charge. Will they really choose this way? "
Feng Yu stared at the map for a long time, Qin Yi sat there drinking tea without disturbing him. After a while, Feng Yu stood up and bowed to the second grandfather, "Thank you for the advice, grandson understands."
The key point is the fatal place, but for a continuous border, just like the human body, there are more than one fatal point. Sometimes the enemy's opportunity will be anticipated, and the enemy's opportunity will also be anticipated, just like the "Zi Zi Jue" my master taught me.
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"Well, that's good. Now tell me, what will they do if they anticipate the enemy's opportunity?"
"Just like what Second Grandpa said about winning by surprise, the place where this strange word lies is where the target is. My grandson thought that they must have thought that we would avoid the fatigue of traveling and traveling, abandon the flat city, and defend the Gong City with all our strength. No matter how important the Gong City is, it is not as important as the one above.
The choice. My grandson looked at the map and found that there are no two cities here. They must be a bit strange. My grandson can’t figure it out. "
Qin Yi laughed again, "Haha, Ze'er, what you said is indeed quite good. Come on, see clearly and think clearly. Since we want to defend Gongcheng with all our strength, at our marching speed, can we really
Arrive first after their army presses on the border?"
"No, once the army is assembled, our Tang army in Pingyi City will not be able to hold out for two hours. With the rush and passion for victory, they will be able to attack Gongcheng in one day. We will not be able to make it in time."
"Since it's too late, what measures will you take?"
"Deploy troops to help."
Qin Yi drank the tea in the cup in one breath, "This is the key to thinking tonight. Your thoughts are finally on the line!"
Feng Yu suddenly frowned, looked around, and whispered: "Jicheng Army!"
"Yes, the only ones who can ask for help in the shortest time and have the strength to resist are the Jicheng Army."
"However, even if the Jicheng Army can rush to Gongcheng with the enemy army, what does it mean to them? It is almost impossible for them to deal with the tens of thousands of powerful troops guarding the border in a short time. Once the Second Grandpa's army and horses arrive, they will be surrounded by
Surrounded from the side, they can't even escape."
"But before we arrive, the coalition forces of the two countries are still capable of fighting, aren't they?"
"But isn't this still gambling? Although it is much more complicated than my grandson thought before."
"Betting? You are indeed betting, but you are forcing us to gamble. The military town I am talking about is not Gongcheng, but Jicheng!"
With a word of surprise, Feng Yu suddenly realized, "Sound to the east and strike to the west!"
"Yes, I know you also want to ask the two countries' coalition forces here. In front of Jicheng is the Xia Kingdom, and the Jin Kingdom has no way to intervene. How could you make such a decision?"
Feng Yu opened his mouth and slowly closed it again. These people of the older generation always guess so accurately that it makes people feel no freedom at all.
"According to the information from the enemy's internal spies, it is very likely that the two countries have reached some kind of deal. Although we cannot find out inside the royal family, it should be that the Jin State cooperated with the Xia State to capture Jicheng in exchange."
Feng Yu smiled bitterly, "Oh, it's really unexpected that a battle can be so elusive and involve royal transactions between the two countries."
"Now you know how difficult it is to know yourself and the enemy. A war can only be launched when everything is ready. It cannot be done just by feeling it. If we only consider the immediate situation and do not know the political affairs of the Xia and Jin dynasties, and
How could there be such a guess? If it really turns out to be the case, wouldn't it be a heavy loss? You must remember this lesson!"