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Wang Junlin knew that these people were in high spirits and had high morale. In addition to having confidence in themselves, there was another biggest reason - they knew that when Wang Junlin came to Zhangye City, he would definitely go on a killing spree and cleanse after taking over the military power.
The influence of Li and Li Fengyun in Zhang Ye's army will leave a large number of positions vacant. As long as they perform well in following Wang Junlin to fight against the Turks, they will have a good chance of promotion.
"Okay, everyone, go back now and prepare to evacuate the camp. We will set off in half an hour. Niu Jinda will send scouts to conduct reconnaissance five miles ahead." Wang Junlin gave the final order.
Everyone joined in and said hello, then left the main tent where Wang Junlin was, and went to prepare to evacuate the camp.
Seeing that autumn is coming to an end, the weather is gradually getting colder, especially in the mountains, which clearly feels like winter. In the king's tent, there is a brazier built by his own soldiers to keep warm.
After all the generals at all levels left, Wang Junlin immediately ordered the guards to guard outside the tent and not allow anyone to approach. Then he, Xu Jingzong, Yu Zimo, and Zhan Peng gathered around the brazier, unfolded the map, and thought hard about how to deal with the Turks.
Not only do three thousand people have to defeat five thousand Turkic Silver Wolf King Cavalry, but it also takes no more than three days. Otherwise, if they break out of Heilangxing, they are likely to be surrounded by the army led by Li Fengyun. In that case, there will be no
any meaning.
"Master Marquis, why don't you prepare some peerless poison? I will take my brothers and sneak into the Turkic camp at night to poison their troops." Zhan Peng thought for a moment and said.
Wang Junlin shook his head and said: "The Turks must be extremely vigilant if they go deep into our hinterland. Moreover, these five thousand Turks must be lightly armed and without tents. They grab and use food and grass along the way. According to the habits of the Turks, people and horses
Without separation, everyone brings their own food, grass and water. How do you poison them?"
Zhan Peng sighed dejectedly and said: "What the Marquis said is that the humble position is too simple."
Xu Jingzong frowned and thought deeply. He wanted to come up with a clever strategy and take advantage of Liu Ziming's trip to pick up the family members of Feihu Village to establish Wang Junlin's position as the number one counselor and even military advisor in one fell swoop, but he couldn't think of a way for a while.
Wang Junlin also frowned in thought, unable to think of a clever plan for the moment, but now that he had just conquered these three thousand people, he could not summon the generals to discuss the matter, so as not to affect their morale. They could only discuss it privately, and at most they would discuss it again.
Call Niu Jinda and Shangguan Hu.
Just when everyone felt that they were about to rack their brains, Guo'er, who lived in the side tent, noticed that the fire in the brazier was getting smaller and smaller, so he came in with a bundle of dry firewood to add firewood to the brazier. Yu Zimo was attracted to Guo'er and rushed to the fire.
He smiled stupidly, then looked at the fire in the brazier, blinked his eyes, and suddenly said: "Uncle Master, you burned tens of thousands of Western Turks to death in Shuiquanguan last year, why not set another fire to burn these Turks to death?"
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Yu Zimo might have just said it casually, but when Wang Junlin heard it, an idea flashed in his mind and he said with a smile: "Zimo is indeed my lucky general, I have an idea!"
Famous generals like to attack with fire since ancient times. The most famous one is Zhuge Wuhou during the Three Kingdoms period. He burned down Bowang Slope when he was just coming out of his cottage. Then there were fires that burned Xinye and Chibi. The three fires burned Cao Cao's millions of troops to ashes. No matter what
No matter how it is recorded in the official history, Wang Junlin thought of Zhuge Liang's three fires at this time. He, Wang Junlin, burned Shuiquanguan in the battle last year, which was no weaker than Zhuge Wuhou's three fires, so why not burn another fire now.
"What the Marquis means..." Zhan Peng was refreshed and asked happily.
Xu Jingzong said: "The land of Yongzhou in the northwest is dry and dry. There has been no rain recently. In late autumn, the mountains in Heilangxing are full of dead grass, which can be used as fire starters... What the Marquis means is to introduce the Turks into Heilangxing.
and then burn them to death inside?”
Xu Jingzong was indeed a lively person, and he was the first to tell Wang Junlin's idea.
Wang Junlin nodded and said: "It's just that we are not very familiar with the terrain of Heilangxing. We need to further explore the terrain on how to set fire before we can make a conclusion."
Zhan Peng immediately said: "Master Hou, Beizhi once served as the centurion leader of the scout team. It is better to leave it to Beizhi to reconnoiter the terrain and find places for ambush. Beizhi will ensure that the task is completed."
Wang Junlin pondered for a moment and said: "Okay, now you can lead ten guards and two horses each, take the map and set off in advance. I'll wait for your good news."
Zhan Peng agreed, immediately went down to select the manpower, and then set off in advance on horseback.
Half an hour later, three thousand troops also broke out of camp and entered Heilangxing.
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Two days later, just as Wang Junlin led the army through half of Heilangxing, Zhan Peng finally returned with his men.
"Master Marquis, I am lucky enough to live up to my humble duty. I have found a place that is quite suitable for Master Marquis' fire attack strategy."
While Zhan Peng was talking, he took out the map from his pocket, quickly unfolded it, pointed to a place, and said: "Master Hou, this is right here. This place is called Yelugou!"
"Wild Donkey Valley?"
"Yes, there is a group of wild donkeys living here all year round, so it is called wild donkey ditch. It is called a ditch, but it is actually a small circular valley. There are many weeds and dead vines in the valley. Now they have dried up, but it is the most beautiful place in the world.
Good fire starters. After observation, I found that as long as I put down fire starters in multiple places in advance, once they are ignited at the same time, the entire valley will quickly burn. If the valley mouth can be sealed again, I will definitely call them.
There is no coming back."
Wang Junlin was overjoyed when he heard this and said: "In that case, we will choose this place."
Xu Jingzong frowned slightly and said: "The place has been chosen and the strategy has been determined, but how to lead the Turks into this wild donkey ditch? Who will do this? If the Turks cannot be led into the valley, everything will be useless.
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Wang Junlin smiled slightly and said: "Jingzong's concern is correct, but I already have a way in my mind. As for attracting the Turks, they are coming for me, so naturally I will take action myself. When someone comes, I will order the army to rest where they are.
All officers above the hundred commander level come here to discuss matters."
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The war horse started running, and Yu Zimo seemed very comfortable following Wang Junlin. Although there might be five thousand Turkic silver wolf king cavalry ahead. Ever since he met Shen Guoer, the days waiting for the battle were his happiest time.
But once he starts fighting, his life will reach its most intense peak.
Bloodmane Horse and Lynx Maomao are also living a very comfortable life these days. For them, as long as they don't stay in the city and gallop in the wild, they will feel happy.
This is not the capital city where only Asakusa has no horse hooves, but the grassland on the edge of the Qilian Mountains where the wind blows the grass and makes cattle and sheep invisible.
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