The granary stores countless grain and grass for the Xiliang army.
The Xiliang soldiers under Li Jue all relied on the granary for supplies. Therefore, the location of the granary was not only remote, but also had a geographical advantage. It was built on a mountain with valleys on both sides. It was very difficult to forcefully attack the granary. Although there were not many troops in the granary.
, but it is enough to defend the granary and not be breached.
The soldiers escorting the grain and fodder were not traveling very fast. It would take at least two hours to reach the granary.
Such a long time is enough for Wang Can to arrange everything.
At this time, Wang Can was still sitting in the mountain col, waiting for the soldiers to come back one by one to report the news.
It was Wang Can's impromptu decision to stay in the mountain col.
If Wang Can takes all the soldiers to explore the surrounding terrain, firstly, the target is too big and easy to be discovered, which is not conducive to hiding and evading; secondly, if everyone goes to explore the terrain together, it will take too long, two hours.
It may not be possible to find a suitable place for an ambush. Therefore, Wang Can stayed in the mountain col and asked Zhao Yun and twenty soldiers to spread out on the official road where the Xiliang soldiers were transporting food. Each soldier was responsible for a certain part of the road.
This not only saves time but also improves efficiency. Wang Can can collect the surrounding terrain distribution information in the shortest time.
Half an hour later, the soldier closest to the col ran back.
Wang Can asked hurriedly: "How is the investigation going?"
The soldier reported back: "Sir, the position I am responsible for is an open area. There are no mountains or dense forests. It is not suitable for hiding and there is no place for an ambush."
Wang Can nodded and waved his hand for the soldier to sit next to him and wait.
After a while, another soldier returned to the mountain col. The soldier walked up to Wang Can, saluted and said: "Sir, I found a valley suitable for an ambush. The location of the valley is close to the official road where the Xiliang soldiers escorted the grain and grass. As long as all the people
If we all hide in the valley, we can sneak up on the Xiliang soldiers and catch them off guard."
As he spoke, the soldier had a proud smile on his face.
Wang Can chuckled and immediately asked: "What does it mean to be next to the official road? How long is the distance in between?"
The soldier thought for a while and answered truthfully: "Sir, the valley is located close to the official road where the Xiliang soldiers passed. It is about three feet away from the official road."
"Three feet? It's too far!"
Wang Can directly rejected the soldier's suggestion and waved his hand to the soldier to sit next to him.
When the soldier saw that Wang Can did not speak, he felt a little disappointed and stood aside in dismay.
At this time, the soldiers who went out to explore the news had returned to the col in a steady stream, and all the soldiers had clearly explored the terrain they were responsible for.
Only by planning before fighting can you anticipate the enemy's opportunities.
The Xiliang soldiers escorting the grain and grass was a great opportunity for Wang Can. If he had the opportunity, he should not get carried away, but should be careful and do things well. Wang Can glanced at the soldiers exploring the terrain in the mountain col, and said: "Tell me about your exploration.
The news that we arrived, well, we found an open area, so people who can’t set traps don’t have to come forward to report it.”
After the words fell, the soldiers were a little eager to try.
However, these soldiers looked left and right, but no soldier dared to stand up and speak first.
Wang Can was amused, these soldiers were now more reserved.
Wang Can pointed at the first soldier on the left and said: "Starting from the left, if you think the terrain is useful, please stand up and report carefully. Don't miss any useful information."
The order was given and the soldiers seemed to have courage.
The soldier standing at the front on the left stood up and said with cupped hands: "Sir, the place where I'm investigating has valleys and dense forests, which are very suitable for setting traps. However, the valleys and woods are a bit far from the official road. I'm stupid and ignorant of the art of war. I don't know.
Whether such terrain is useful or not, please decide, sir."
Wang Can nodded and the soldiers retreated.
After the soldier finished speaking, the soldier on the right stood up and said: "Sir, the place where I was investigating is densely forested, but the distance between the dense forest and the official road is also quite far."
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After the soldier finished telling the news he had discovered, Wang Can's heart sank.
According to the information reported by the soldiers, ambush could be set up in many places, but they all had some flaws.
If Wang Can had enough troops, sophisticated weapons, and strong horses, he could directly lead the army to set up an ambush at the place the soldiers told him to catch the Xiliang soldiers by surprise. But Wang Can's current situation does only have twenty soldiers.
The number of soldiers in the military camp is too small to carry out large-scale operations and it is impossible to directly attack the Xiliang soldiers. Therefore, they must find a safe and secure place to set up an ambush and annihilate the Xiliang soldiers in one fell swoop to achieve the goal.
After listening to the soldier's report, Wang Can shook his head secretly.
His eyes scanned the twenty soldiers in the barracks again, but no soldiers stood up to speak.
Twenty soldiers have all returned.
Zhao Yun?
Only Zhao Yun has not returned to the mountain col. Seeing this situation, Wang Can has hope again in his heart. Zhao Yun's physical fitness is better than that of Pojunying in all aspects, and the place Zhao Yun has explored is not the farthest. Now he is sent to the farthest.
The soldiers who resisted and explored the terrain from afar have returned, but Zhao Yun has not returned yet. It is possible that he found a suitable place to set up an ambush, which is why he was delayed for so long.
Thinking of this, Wang Can asked: "Who is closer to the place General Zhao is exploring?"
After Wang Fu heard this, he immediately stood up and said: "Sir, General Zhao and Beizhi were relatively close to where they were inspecting. However, after General Zhao inspected the surrounding terrain, he went to other places. None of us saw General Zhao.
Figure."
Wang Can nodded, feeling more certain that Zhao Yun had found a place where he could set up an ambush.
After half an hour, Zhao Yun hurried back to the col with a happy face.
Wang Can stood up and asked: "Zilong, have you found the place where you set up an ambush?"
Zhao Yun nodded and said with a smile: "Lord, the location has been chosen. The place chosen by the general is the passage that Xiliang soldiers must pass through. There are mountains and forests on both sides of the passage, which is very suitable for setting up an ambush. However, the distance between the passage and the Xiliang soldiers who are escorting the grain and grass is already long.
We are very close, it only takes half an hour for the Xiliang soldiers to arrive at the crossing, and it will take us a quarter of an hour to get to the crossing, so we only have a quarter of an hour to prepare, time is tight!"
Wang Can was secretly happy that he finally had a place.
Picking up the spears, hunting bows, and bows and arrows placed on the ground, Wang Can ordered: "Zilong, lead the way. We will rush to the road immediately, but be careful not to be discovered by the Xiliang soldiers' scouts.
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"promise!"
Zhao Yun also took a spear and four javelins and walked in front to lead the way. The group of people quickly ran towards the passage.
Because all the soldiers worked hard and rushed very fast, it took less than a quarter of an hour to reach the passage Zhao Yun was looking for. Wang Can looked at the passages on both sides and secretly felt lucky in his heart, because this place
Approaching the Xiliang soldiers, Wang Can did not arrange any soldiers to investigate. Fortunately, Zhao Yun searched around again after inspecting his area, otherwise this great opportunity would have been wasted.
Looking at the valleys about three feet high on both sides, Wang Can thought about how to ambush the Xiliang soldiers.
Zhao Yun saw Wang Can frowning and said: "My lord, although the double road is suitable for ambushing the Xiliang soldiers, the double road is too wide, one foot and four feet wide. We only have more than 20 people, so it is not suitable to set up an ambush in the valley.
Therefore, the general thought it would be better to lead the Xiliang soldiers into the mountains and forests. In the mountains and forests, we can set up an ambush and shoot the Xiliang soldiers one by one."
After hearing this, Wang Can pursed his lips and looked at the dense forest above the valley, suddenly having an idea in his mind.
Wang Can ordered: "Zilong, just follow your idea and lay an ambush in the mountains and forests. Before that, you let two soldiers hide on both sides of the valley, let them make some noise and let Xi
The Liang soldiers thought there was an ambush in the valley and did not dare to enter the valley."
Zhao Yun said: "Lord, if they enter the valley, wouldn't we..."
Wang Can shook his head and said: "The two soldiers are just one part of it, our actions are the most important. What we have to do is not to let the Xiliang soldiers enter the valley, and to lead them into the dense forest, we only need to do this
...This way...that's it. By then, the Xiliang soldiers will be frightened. When they see the movement above the valley, they will definitely be wary and not dare to pass through the valley."
Zhao Yun showed admiration and said: "My lord is wise!"
Wang Can waved his hand and said: "Okay, get ready to take action. This is the most critical battle and there is no room for failure!"