The general named Bai Qi has been leading the army at the Yanyun border for more than 20 years, but he has never heard of anyone risking his own life to lure the other party into action. It is obvious that there are enemy ambushes on the slopes of the canyon on both sides, and there are fortifications and arrow towers.
You know this without any temptation, but you want to tempt the soldiers' lives. This is simply stupid.
But how can I say such words? I just said: "Your Majesty, I think it is extremely important to know the location of the opponent's ambush, but there is no need to send cavalry to do so. I am willing to lead 10,000 troops to attack the hills on both sides. I think it is better to occupy both sides first."
On the hillside, drive away the bandit soldiers and occupy the favorable location, and then you can pass."
Guo Xu shouted: "General Bai, don't forget that this is Funiu Mountain, and this is their territory. If you enter the mountainside with ten thousand soldiers and horses to fight with them, you will die. If I don't live up to my majesty, these bandits will not
Not easy to deal with."
When Bai Qi was about to say more, Guo Xu said, "You don't have to say anything. I have made my own decision and just follow orders. Zhao Yuankang sent three thousand Qingqi to rush into the canyon."
Zhao Yuankang promised in a deep voice, and immediately ordered three thousand cavalry to line up in front. Guo Xu personally stepped forward to give them instructions and try their best, and personally ordered the attack.
Suddenly, with the rumbling of drums, three thousand cavalry mustered up their courage and began to charge. Amidst the billowing smoke, three thousand cavalry rushed into the canyon and drove away. After turning the curve of the canyon, they could only hear the rumble of hoofbeats until one o'clock.
There was no movement. Everyone looked at the entrance of the canyon eagerly, thinking that these three thousand people were probably in danger and might not be able to come back. However, less than half an hour later, the sound of hoofbeats rumbled, and three thousand cavalrymen
With billowing smoke and dust, they reappeared in everyone's sight. Apart from some dust on their armor and some sweat stains on their faces, this group of people came back safe and sound.
"What's going on?" Everyone was surprised.
The leading general among the three thousand cavalry came to return. Guo Xu asked: "You were not attacked?"
"I reported to the Emperor, but there was no movement. We rushed to the end of the canyon, almost reaching the peak where Luoyan Valley is located. The slopes of Luoyan Valley were covered with fortifications and arrow towers. We didn't dare to approach, so we turned around and came back."
The general replied.
Guo Xu nodded and said in a deep voice: "What kind of trick is this guy Lin Jue playing? Are there no ambushes on both sides of the canyon? Is it just an empty city strategy? Did I detect it?"
"It's very possible, Your Majesty, they only have a few soldiers and horses. Our army is approaching, and they should all be huddled near the bandits' stronghold for defense. How come there are still soldiers and horses lying in ambush in the canyon?" A general said solemnly.
"That's not necessarily true. Maybe they are deliberately standing still. They know that these three thousand cavalry are just bait and are unwilling to move. We can't take it lightly." Another general said.
Guo Xu was caught in a dilemma. He didn't see a single person on the other side, which made people suspicious. Guo Xu wanted to believe that the other side was playing an empty city strategy, but he didn't have the confidence to do so. If the other side just stood still and wasn't fooled, he could lead his troops
If the soldiers and horses entered the canyon before attacking, wouldn't it be a trick by them? But if the other party really played an empty city strategy and was tested by me, and I didn't dare to march in a big way, wouldn't it also be a joke?
Therefore, a military commander must not only possess military ability, but also have strong self-confidence.
Cheng Guo Xu obviously does not have this point. When encountering this kind of situation, he is unable to make a judgment, or in other words, he has no confidence to judge the current situation. This is a big taboo for a leader.
Generally speaking, places like Dongshan Canyon are obviously suitable for blocking attacks. Judging from the way the Luoyan Army operates, they dare to go outside the mountain to raid the imperial troops, so how can they huddle close to the mountain stronghold and give up the ideal ambush like Dongshan Canyon?
Location. If Guo Xu had the ability to analyze carefully, he would not have suspected that the opponent was setting up an empty city strategy. It was obvious that the opponent was just standing still. The three thousand cavalry were just a cover, so how could Lin Jue use the attack method on these three thousand cavalry?
If the cavalry is not 3,000 but 30,000, and if they are allowed to enter, they will pose a direct threat to Dazhai, then Lin Jue will definitely take action. Even if these 3,000 people are allowed to enter, what will happen?
Guo Xu is a contradictory combination of self-confidence and unconfidence. Sometimes he is extremely stubborn, and other times he is extremely suspicious and hesitant. When facing Lin Jue, he showed this extreme unconfident behavior.
He was worried that his decision was wrong, that he would be outmaneuvered by Lin Jue in terms of intelligence, and that he would be laughed at by everyone in the world. What he was least confident about was that he vaguely placed himself in the same position as Lin Jue to compare.
Knowing that he is the Emperor of the Great Zhou Dynasty, how can Lin Jue compare with his status? This is a matter of the size of the pattern. A truly strong man will not care about this, but Guo Xu does not.
Guo Xu hesitated for a long time, but did not make a decision. Facing the looks of the generals, Guo Xu was also very annoyed. But he refused to show it in front of everyone, and finally made a seemingly confident, but wrong decision.
Decide.
"After careful consideration, I believe that this is an empty city strategy by Lin Jue's guy. This guy is very cunning and will play tricks and tricks. They don't have the manpower to ambush in the canyon, so they used pretexts to create suspicions, but I unexpectedly found out.
I have decided that General Bai Qi will lead 50,000 forward horse and infantry troops into the canyon, approaching Luoyan Valley Dazhai. I will support you in holding the battle. When you gain a firm foothold, I will lead the Chinese army and heavy troops to follow up."
Bai Qilian rolled his eyes and thought: Such a decision is too hasty. Even if you concluded that it was an empty city strategy, you should have sent troops to take a look at the cliffs on both sides of the canyon. Then you directly ordered me to march. What's going on?
However, Guo Xu's order had been given, and Bai Qi did not dare to disobey it. However, when reorganizing the army, Bai Qi had an idea and sent two thousand troops each to search the hillsides on both sides. Bai Qi had rich combat experience.
It was this move that saved his own life.
At the end of Sishi, when Bai Qi led his army slowly into the canyon, the soldiers and horses searching on the slopes and ridges on both sides sounded the alarm. They discovered the Luoyan Army soldiers and horses ambushing on both sides of the canyon. Now that they were discovered, the Luoyan Army no longer
Hiding, he immediately launched an attack. The canyon was filled with shouts of killing, and arrows were raining down. The only way for Bai Qi to ambush this kind of battle was to withdraw quickly, otherwise he would be passively beaten. Fortunately, he retreated in time, and fifty thousand
Only a thousand soldiers and horses were lost, but the two officers and soldiers who were searching and advancing on the hillside were not so lucky. Most of the four thousand infantry were killed or wounded, and the rest fled back in panic.
By mid-afternoon, the short battle ended. In just one encounter, the officers and soldiers lost more than 3,000 people. However, they did not even touch the opponent's hair.
Guo Xu's face was dull and he was embarrassed. If Bai Qi hadn't been shrewd, the fifty thousand people would have died if they went deep into the canyon. He actually made the completely opposite judgment, which was contrary to the name of a wise man. It was really
It's so embarrassing.
Guo Xu was completely angry. The 160,000-strong army came in force, but they stopped patrolling at the mountain pass. He was so scared. How could he fulfill the vow he made before leaving, to conquer Funiu Mountain?
Luoyangu?
Guo Xu ordered that all available means be used to capture the East Canyon before dark. The army must camp under the east mountain of Luoyan Valley Dazhai and must attack the mountain early tomorrow morning. If this goal cannot be achieved, all generals will
be severely punished.
The generals were also very depressed. It was obviously the emperor's fault, but now it was all blamed on the generals. Under heavy pressure, the generals held a meeting. Zhao Yuankang adopted everyone's opinions and attacked the mountain with two soldiers and horses.
, and at the same time sent troops to attack the canyon, a three-pronged approach, making it difficult for the opponent to deal with it. Not only did the 50,000 forward troops go into battle, but the 30,000 forbidden troops from the Chinese army also joined the battle. Although the number of opponents was unknown, the 80,000-strong army swept them across.
, I don’t believe the other party can resist it.
In the afternoon, amidst the soul-stirring sound of war drums, three soldiers and horses advanced together and began to attack the slopes and canyons on the sides of the two peaks. Soon, the officers and soldiers on the slopes encountered the Luoyan Army ambushing on the hillside. Hidden
The soldiers of the Luoyan Army who were hiding in various bunker fortifications and in various arrow towers disguised as trees fiercely blocked the officers and soldiers coming from the hillside. For the soldiers of the Luoyan Army, fighting in the mountains was a common occurrence, but for the officers and soldiers
For me, that would be impossible. Although I had experienced the so-called concentrated mountain attack training, that kind of training was a joke compared to actual combat.
The steep slopes on both sides of the canyon have long been modified, and it is not possible to pass at will except for specific paths. The mountainous area is already rugged and rocky, and the officers and soldiers walked carefully. Where can they confront the Luoyan Army? Although the Luoyan Army is far in number
There are fewer than five or six thousand men on the hillsides on both sides, but the officers and soldiers have to pay a heavy price for every step forward. Every step forward in search, they have to pay a price of blood. The seemingly inconspicuous rocks and thorns
Suddenly, cold arrows will shoot out from among the trees. A small group of officers and soldiers often fall to the ground before they can stand firm. Later, it can be said that there is a roar of wind, cranes, and grass and trees. The mountain wind blows, and the trees and grass rustle.
When the sound was heard, the officers and soldiers were so frightened that they fell to the ground. After shooting a large number of arrows at the suspicious place, they realized that it was just a false alarm.
The containment on the slopes on both sides did not bring any benefits to the officers and soldiers advancing in the canyon. They did advance very quickly at the beginning. But when the 30,000 forbidden troops advanced to a relatively narrow area of only 70 or 80 steps at the bend of the canyon,
At that moment, a loud whistle sounded from the steep mountain ridges on both sides, and a sound like a landslide and earth cracking was heard. A large amount of sand and mud poured down from the mountain ridges on both sides in an instant, filling up the canyon road in a moment.
The hundreds of cavalrymen at the front were unable to retreat and were swallowed up by the sand and mud in the blink of an eye. The troops and horses were caught in such a mudslide and there was absolutely no way to escape. The troops at the rear did not even think of rescuing them, for fear of another mishap.
