To be honest, Pei Zilie does not think that the Qiang people can go that far. After all, although the Huangshui Valley and Taoshui Valley have been the areas where the Qiang people have occupied for a long time, the Han people are not completely ignorant of this. It can even be said that they have known about it for a long time.
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In fact, Jincheng County of the Han Dynasty is already in the lower reaches of the Huangshui River and is a city in the Huangshui River Basin. In recent years, the Han Dynasty has had many business contacts with the Qiang people through the Qiang market opened in Jincheng County and other places. Of course, they also took advantage of the opportunity.
We have collected a lot of information about the Qiang people, including the internal defenses, military strength, etc. of the Qiang people. This is just because it was not taken seriously before.
Li Xingchen established Baipao for such a long time, so of course he did not let Baipao focus only on the current enemies. In politics, between countries, there have never been real enemies, and there have never been real friends. They are dependent on each other and share the same fate.
When you fight against a strong enemy, you naturally become your friend; when you rob for resources and land, you naturally become your enemy. Sometimes you don’t even need to make a transformation. Everything is very natural and you can transition from friend to enemy, or from enemy to friend.
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Therefore, in addition to the old enemies in the Central Plains, the scope of White Robe's intelligence collection did not let go of the surrounding tribes and countries. Tuyuhun was nominally an ally of the Han Dynasty, and White Robe gradually planted many nails inside Tuyuhun through trade between the two parties.
, now these nails have been activated and are continuously providing intelligence.
It's a pity that the Qiang people are not easy to deal with here. Since the Xianbei people occupied the Central Plains and the Qiang people returned to their homeland, they have always maintained the custom of living among their own people and intermarrying, minimizing contact with the outside world as much as possible. White robes are naturally very
It is difficult to place people among them, and it does not seem to be easy to bribe the local Qiang people. Instead, there may be a wave of double agents from the Qiang people, and when the army is defeated, no one knows how it was defeated.
However, Baipao has collected enough intelligence related to the Qiang people before. Without internal cooperation, the Han army will only have to attack by force. Coupled with the powerful weapons of the Han army, the Qiang people will most likely not be able to hold on.
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Therefore, the battle on the Qiang side is likely to end soon.
The most troublesome thing in the entire northwest war situation is the main force of Tuyuhun led by Murong Shifu.
It must be said that Murong Shifu was indeed a courageous commander. He led his troops beyond Wuwei and attacked Anding. Obviously, he was betting that the reinforcements of the Han army were on the way. He was caught off guard and could only rush into the battle. Unfortunately, Murong Shifu still
He underestimated the speed of the Han army's arrival and the intelligence network that the Han army had already established. It can be said that his every move was under the close monitoring of the Han army.
Blocking may not be able to block you, but at least we all know exactly where you are and what you are doing.
Murong Shifu led his army south, which naturally meant giving up the attack on Wuwei. Although Wuwei was an isolated city now, as long as there was no shortage of food and grass in the city, it would be safe.
What Pei Zilie really has to worry about is where he should fight Murong Shifu next.
Since the enemy is charging in with such ferocity, a decisive battle is inevitable.
Moreover, Pei Zilie himself was inclined to eliminate Tuyuhun's main force through a decisive battle. Otherwise, if he let the tiger go back to the mountain, who knows what variables would arise.
"The enemy can cross the river within two days. Although our vanguard has reached the bank of the river, it may be difficult to stop it." Li Xun, standing next to Pei Zilie, said in a deep voice. As the commander-in-chief of the Zhenlin Army and Gong Han Army, this
The main force of this battle was all under his command, "but once the enemy is allowed to cross the river, the battle situation may be a little difficult to control."
After crossing the river, continuing along the road is Liupan Mountain. At this time, the main force of the Han army is stationed in Liupan Mountain, and after passing Liupan Mountain, it is Anping. But Murong Shifu can completely lead his troops to attack Pinggao County to the north.
Or they could turn southwest and attack Jincheng County. If so, the Han army would be in a dilemma.
Let the enemy capture Pinggao County, then the enemy can continue to attack Lingwu County and fight out from Liupan Mountain or the other mountains of Helan Mountain, and attack Anding directly, which will also directly cut off the Han army's retreat and achieve the current strategic goal. Of course, it will also
You can go all the way to Jincheng County along the Huangshui River and give a head-on blow to the Han army attacking the Qiang territory.
Although the two armies and horses of the Han army entering the Qiang territory were fierce, they were still a partial force and an expeditionary force. Facing the main force of Tuyuhun, which had an absolute advantage in numbers, I am afraid they would have to avoid its sharp edge. By then, the capital of Jincheng County would be attacked from both sides.
It's possible that you can't hold on.
Once Murong Shifu chooses to do this, the trouble will fall on Pei Zilie.
The main force of the Han army was waiting for help, but the enemies were moving around, disrupting the entire battle. Whose fault was it?
"Zhengyan (Li Xun's nickname) thinks we should march into the river?" Pei Zilie raised his eyebrows.
Having said that, advancing towards the south bank of the river is certainly an initiative to seek a decisive battle with Tuyuhun, but it also means that the Han army has to take the initiative to abandon the natural dangers of Liupan Mountain and instead fight on the plains. It is even possible that the main force of Tuyuhun has occupied the main dangerous ground.
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The Han soldiers and horses came from afar, and the men and horses were tired. Pei Zilie himself actually did not have enough confidence to defeat Tuyuhun without occupying the geographical advantage.
Since Murong Shifu entered the northwest hinterland, he must be prepared for a deadly battle. The enemy in this state is not so easy to deal with.
"After advancing into the river, our army can cooperate with the defenders from Pinggao, Lingwu and other places to cut off the ferry on the north side of the river, and then follow the river and rely on the Liupan Mountains to force Murong Shifu to defend to the northwest. Once our army wins, we can
Pressuring Murong Shifu to take the initiative to retreat along the Huang River to where the Qiang people are. By then our partial division should have basically eliminated the Qiang people's rebellion, and we can naturally form a defense line to surround Murong Shifu on the south bank of the river." Li Xun said directly.
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"What if we lose the battle?" Pei Zilie did not hesitate.
Li Xun had obviously thought of the answer and said calmly: "At that time, our army can rely on the defense of Liupanshan and retreat with the main force to Pinggao and Lingwu areas, luring Murong Shifu north to pursue, thus reducing the pressure on Huangshui area.
, Secondly, it can also delay the battle and buy enough time for subsequent reinforcements to arrive."
"What if Murong Shifu doesn't pursue me and instead attacks Liupan Mountain?" Pei Zilie moved the small flags and wooden blocks on the sand table that symbolized the armies of both sides.
Li Xun stretched out his hand and said, "Let's take a look, Duke. Will Murong Shifu's flanks be still attractive when the time comes?"
Pei Zilie couldn't help but laugh: "Wonderful! Yang Chudao once told Yu before that he is a handsome man who speaks right words and can be used with confidence. After listening to your words today, I know that Yang Chudao is not talking big words! What Zhengyan said makes sense. He has sent
We will patrol the places along the way that are suitable for setting up camp, and news should be sent back soon. Then we can lead our troops together, advance to the northwest, and have a good fight with Murong Shifu!"