Chapter 184 Grand Strategy
The battle of Zhuolu guarding war was really terrible. Because there were too many catapults in Yan State, 30,000 cavalry went up, and less than 20,000 were withdrawn. The recruited militia who continued to add fuel in the later period also lost 10,000.
After 20,000 cavalry were withdrawn, Zhao Xing immediately prepared good food for them and a quiet environment to let them rest and recover. At the same time, he summoned Le Yi back to discuss the next big move.
When Le Yi came back, he brought Xiao Lianpo back. Now, looking at Lianpo who has grown taller, Zhao Xing is still quite awkward. No matter how you look at him, he is always a mighty old man.
Surrounded in front of a huge map, facing Yin Qi, Wei Yong, Le Yi, and Lian Po of the little adult, Zhao Xing expressed his purpose of the battle.
"Since King Kuai of Yan launched this war, it is not up to him to decide when the war will end. It should be up to us to decide."
Zhao Yongshen, who sat aside with a teacup, agreed with such a domineering bold statement. But what he insisted on was to only read and not say anything, and to absolutely delegate power to his teacher, Brother.
"So, I directly added all the Zhao army to Zhuolu, with the purpose of putting pressure on the Yan people and creating a false appearance that we want to annihilate the main force of the Yan army on the opposite side and attack Yan State. They have to focus all their attention on the Taihang Dupu Trail to prevent us from rushing into the North China Plain, ah, now called Jibei Plain."
Yin Qi nodded: "This has basically achieved its goal. The Yan army has weakened its attack on Zhuolu, which means that the commander of the Yan army has begun to hesitate and begin to retreat."
Zhao Xing asked Le Yi: "Three brother, what's the situation in the army?"
Le Yi didn't say that, Lian Po jumped off the stool and stepped forward: "The Yan army in the military capital has not changed, but it has strengthened its supplies and equipment to defend the city. If the elder brother wants to attack the military capital, it may be a failure."
Le Yi nodded and admitted that his younger brother was right.
Zhao Xing said firmly: "Wei Yong is the history of our Ministry of War. We should use it to replace our third brother Le Yi, who is unknown to preach, and stationed in the army."
Le Yi's statement is not obvious now. In the eyes of outsiders, this kid is lucky. I don't know why he is right. He is a model of success in holding his thighs. But everyone can only laugh at his abilities.
From this point of view, Zhao Xing has been criticized by many people for being nepotist.
Zhao Xing ordered Wei Yong again: "I will hire you another 20,000 civilians. You must build roads, accumulate weapons, train soldiers, and actively prepare for war."
Wei Yong frowned, "The Yan army is also in danger, and I can't take him down."
Zhao Xing smiled: "I didn't say I'd like to take him down. What should I do if I take a pass that requires thousands of lives and cannot be taken down?"
Everyone was stunned, Le Yi frowned and said to Wei Yong: "What the Lord means is to make you bluff."
Wei Yong glanced at Le Yi and suddenly understood. At this time, he expressed his admiration for Le Yi's intelligence.
Zhao Xing said, "Turidu, bluff me and want to invade Yan State. The army will bluff again and want to take a detour to attack. And I will lead our 20,000 cavalry and the 10,000 cavalry of the king. Take a detour to Loufan and break into Yan State from the north."
Xiao Lianpo clapped his hands: "It's another person who uses the way to destroy Guo."
Zhao Xing criticized him seriously at that time: "Wrong, this is called building a plank road openly and secretly passing through Chencang."
"Where is Chen Cang?" Lian Po asked the truth.
In order to escape the 100,000 whys, Zhao Xing picked up his pen and wrote two big words directly at the junction between Yan State and Loufan - Chen Cang. "Here."
Yin Qi couldn't help but applaud: "Xingzi is indeed worthy of the master of military strategy. Just this one openly built a plank road and secretly traveled to Chen Cang. Even if Sun Wu comes in person, he will definitely be unable to defend himself."
Zhao Yong picked up the notes and continued to drink tea leisurely.
A chief of the Ministry of War said happily: "In this way, our military peak is directed to Yandu and made great noises. The army in front of Zhuolu Pass will return to the rescue. The war will be over."
Zhao Xing smiled calmly: "You underestimate your master to me too much."
The Minister of War immediately bowed and apologized with fear and fear: "I definitely don't have the intention of underestimating the Lord."
Le Yi said again: "You underestimate the Lord's appetite too much."
The Minister of War stood up straight and said dissatisfied: "The master's appetite, of course I know that this battle will definitely be famous all over the world."
Zhao Xing took a step back: "Brother, tell me my appetite, no, how will you command after I led my troops into Yan State?" This is equivalent to handing over the command of the army and the subsequent development of the battle to Le Yi.
Le Yi gave Zhao Xing a favor, then walked to the front of the map without hesitation, followed Zhao Xing's appearance, pointed to the map and said, "If my army breaks through the Yan border, I will bluff in Yandu and adjust the turbid deer to rescue the Yan army."
The Minister of War clasped his lips and muttered in a low voice: "Isn't it the same as mine?"
Wei Yong frowned and glanced at him in disgust, feeling upset and blamed himself for his inappropriate selection of people.
Le Yi smiled slightly and continued his idea: "I bluffed in Yandu and mobilized the main force of the Yan army in front of Zhuolu Pass to return to the aid. Once the main force of the Yan army moves, I immediately gave up Yandu and attacked against the back of the aid. Then—" Carefully searched on the estimated Yan army's road to return to the aid, and finally, he pointed the baton heavily to a place: "I will fight the main force of the Yan army here, completely annihilate the main force of the Yan army, severely damaged the Yan army's vitality, and shake his foundation."
"This is Le Yi's true cleverness." Zhao Yong stood up and clapped his hands to exclaim.
The king praised him, and everyone quickly saluted him, and Le Yi was even more humble.
Zhao Yong said back, "This battle of Yan State is just to repel the enemy, which is too ordinary and meaningless. If you just rushed to Yandu and really ask King Kuai of Yan's crimes, it is not worth it. Occupying several of their cities has no practical significance for us. The only great significance is to eliminate the main force of Yan State, weaken the strength of Yan State, so that they dare not look westward, and make them no longer able to invade the reform of our Zhao State in a short period of time."
When the king spoke, the matter changed from war to politics, so Zhou Tong continued: "One of the purpose of this war is that Zizhi wanted to divert domestic conflicts. Now, not only was the contradiction not resolved, but he was defeated, which further intensified the conflicts in Yan State. At that time, there will be chaos in Yan State."
At this time, Zhao Xing had to stand up and pretend to be far-sighted and profound: "Once the Yan army's strength is greatly damaged and the country is in chaos, how can Qi not take advantage of the situation? Haha, Yan State, wait to destroy the country."
This is the classic that moves the whole body with one hair.
Zhao Xing and Zhao Yong looked at each other and smiled proudly, "Then, let's do it?"
"It's done."
"Walk?"
Chapter completed!