During the past two days, Shen Yi, Su Ding, Xue Wei and others studied the intelligence north of the Huaihe River in detail.
After Luo Yong came in person again and met with Shen Yi, Mr. Shen finally made up his mind and wrote a warrant to Ling Su at Lianshui Camp.
After the warrant was sent, Shen Yi raised his tent at Xiangshui Camp and hung up the map he carried with him.
Although Shen Yi's expression at this time was as usual, people who were familiar with him could feel that something was not right in his eyes. Therefore, even people like Xue Wei who would usually joke with him restrained themselves now.
He calmed down and stood there honestly, listening to Shen Yi's speech.
At this time, Shen Yi pointed his finger at Hongze Lake on the map, and then said slowly: "Two days later, the soldiers from Lianshui Camp on the Western Front will take a boat to the west, land at Hongze Lake in the north, and attack Qi Qi.
Sizhou for people.”
Sizhou is next to Suqian and directly south of Suqian.
Mr. Shen glanced at everyone and continued: "I won't tell you the specific number of people."
The last time there was a betrayal in the army, Shen Yi suffered a big loss. From that time on, when he had "meetings", he would hide some key data and ignore unnecessary information.
, and will not be informed.
This is slowly becoming the tradition of the Huai'an Army.
Master Shen said slowly: "After occupying Sizhou, this army will go directly north to attack Suqian again."
Having said this, Shen Yi looked at everyone and whispered: "At that time, we will see if the enemies directly north of Xiangshui Camp are moving. If they go to encircle and suppress the soldiers on the western front, Xiangshui Camp..."
"Immediately send out to the north and take Haizhou directly!"
Shen Yi did not elaborate on these confidential plans. After talking to many thousands of households, Mr. Shen sat back in his seat and said slowly: "Furthermore, the people of Qi are already afraid of me, Huai'an Bingfeng."
, I dare not invade. If this battle goes well, I will write to the court and divide the Huai'an army into thirty thousand-household camps."
The current Huai'an army is a bit bloated, with more than 1,500 people in each thousand-household camp, which is obviously unreasonable.
The addition of ten additional thousand-household camps means that there will be a large number of more generals' pits.
Although the people here are all from Thousand Households, it does not prevent them from conveying Shen Yi's words. There are ten more Thousand Households and one hundred Hundred Households, which is enough to make the Hundred Households below and the general banners excited.
Having said this, Mr. Shen waved his hand and said, "That's all. Xue Weisu Ding will stay, and the rest of the people will go down to prepare, including ships, weapons, gunpowder and artillery, etc., and prepare them for departure at any time."
Everyone from Qianhu, including Wan Zhong, clasped their fists and left.
After everyone left, Shen Yi waved his hand and motioned for Xue Wei and Su Ding to sit down.
After the two people sat down, Shen Yi sat in the main seat and looked at the two people: "Tell me what you think."
Xue Wei wanted to smile, but he looked at Shen Yi's expression and found that Mr. Shen might not be in a good mood, so he coughed and said: "Mr. Shen, this subordinate knows that he just read it a few days ago.
The military strategy regarding this plan is called..."
"Sound in the east and attack in the west."
Shen Yi frowned slightly, looked at Su Ding, and said helplessly: "General Su, it's up to you to speak."
Su Ding lowered his head in response, and then said: "Mr. Shen, we will see in the future, your arrangement may not be a real way to attack the east and attack the west. If it is to attack the east and attack the west, then the "west" should be motionless and ready to attack.
Yes, instead of preparing for war and ship with great fanfare like now."
Master Shen touched his palm and said with emotion: "General Su is still thoughtful."
Shen Yi glanced at the map that had still not been withdrawn, and said: "Qi Ren's eyesight is very powerful. We move on both the east and west lines at the same time, so we probably can't hide it from them, so I don't want to hide it from them."
"Their troops along the Huaihe River are guarding us, so it doesn't mean we are dragging them along."
"After Lingsu mobilizes troops on the western front, if Haizhou's troops along the Huaihe River make some moves, Lingsu's side will quickly retreat to avoid the Qi army's front, and the eastern front can take advantage of the opportunity and advance straight ahead.
."
Master Shen paused and continued: "If Haizhou's troops guarding Huaihe remain unchanged, then I think Lingsu should be able to safely capture Sizhou and Suqian."
Su Ding bowed his head respectfully and said: "Mr. Shen's two moves are both real moves and false moves. He has become more and more skillful in his use of troops. My subordinates admire him."
Mr. Shen shook his head and laughed at himself: "Don't say anything that goes against your will. I don't need to be praised."
Su Ding lowered his head and smiled: "What my subordinate said is sincere."
Shen Yi did not answer this, but knocked on the table with his hand and said, "I don't keep you here to listen to your flattery, but I have an idea to discuss with you."
He looked at the two men and said: "With Huai'an's current military strength, or with Dachen's current national strength, it will take time and opportunity to enter the north of the Huaihe River to siege the city. What we can do now is
Just try to weaken Qi Ren’s power as much as possible.”
"So, I have an idea."
Shen Yi said softly: "We in Huai'an, can we always have an army north of the Huai River to fight against the enemy?"
"The number of this army does not need to be too large. One or two thousand people are enough, and at most two or three thousand people."
"Only kill the people of Qi, but don't seize the land."
"When the Qi people are not prepared, this army may be of great use. If they are chased and intercepted by the Qi people, then they can escape in a circle back to the Huaihe River and send a boat to the south bank to pick them up. What do you two think?"
Xue Wei blinked and said nothing.
However, Su Ding quickly understood what Shen Yi said. He looked up at Shen Yi and shook his head: "Mr. Shen, your idea may be possible, but one or two thousand people or two or three thousand people will not work at all. The number of people
If there are too many, movement will be extremely slow.”
"At the end of the day, it will be better to have about five hundred people."
Su Ding cupped his fists and said: "Mr. Shen can select five hundred elites from the east and west fronts and secretly send them to the north bank. Let these five hundred people try to destroy the Qi people's army and annihilate the Qi people's effective strength..."
He paused and said: "The general has already thought of a candidate for the leadership of five hundred people."
Master Shen was moved in his heart and asked: "Wan Zhong?"
Su Ding nodded silently, looked at Xue Wei, and then said to Shen Yi: "Although Wanqianhu looks rough, he is actually bold and careful, and is very suitable for working further north."
Shen Yi rubbed his temples and said, "General Su is right. The number of this army should not be too large. Five hundred people should be about the same. I will discuss this matter with Wan Zhong later and ask his opinion."
Going deep behind the enemy camp, or even into the enemy's hinterland, naturally requires some courage. This kind of courage needs to be developed by oneself, and force is useless.
Therefore, Shen Yi wanted to ask Wan Zhong for his opinion.
Xue Wei and Su Ding both clasped their fists.
Shen Yi remembered something and asked, "Xue Wei, is Wan Zhong married and having children?"
Xue Wei shook his head: "He just got a wife and hasn't given birth to a child yet."
Mr. Shen nodded thoughtfully: "I understand."
He rubbed his brows and said: "Okay, that's all for today's discussion. You two should go down and do your own thing. You must be prepared for the northward march. Once the Qi people on the north bank move,
Immediately send troops to march north."
Xue Wei and Su Ding both clasped their fists and saluted respectfully.
"I will obey my orders!"
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Two days later, the foreign troops at Xiangshui Camp were heavily guarded.
As for Haizhou, just north of the Xiangshui Camp, none of the Southern Expeditionary Army along the Huaihe River moved, and the entire Huaihe River defense line was tightly guarded.
Mr. Shen stood on the bank of the Huaihe River and looked at the other bank from a distance.
He is waiting.
wait for news.
Finally, Jiang Sheng hurriedly handed the secret letter from the Di Reporting Department to Shen Yi. After reading the letter, Mr. Shen no longer hesitated and issued the military order with a wave of his hand.
"Get ready to board the ship and head north!"
Xue Wei and others all clasped their fists together, their voices in unison.