Chapter 486 The Battle of Pingjin
In the central army's tent, King Liang was in the position of commander, and his face was slightly unhappy:
"Mr. Cai, you said you were the one who wanted to fight the decisive battle before, but you are the one who won't let me fight the decisive battle now. What's the point?"
Cai Yan said: "King, this is the time and the time. The Jinling River was not decided before. If the decisive battle, we can get the support of each county. The rear of the Qin King will be in chaos. But now, the Qin army is stable, and it is inappropriate to fight again."
It's like when others are not ready, you don't go to fight. Now when others are ready, you want to fight again.
But King Liang didn't care about these things. He said: "How many officers and soldiers can be found in those small counties and what role can they play in the overall situation? Before, the two sides had equal strength. In terms of the combat power of the Qin army, I had to worry about it. Now, our army has a population of 500,000, almost twice as much as the enemy, so we are naturally sure to win!"
"Why is the king always struggling with the issue of military strength in a decisive battle?" Cai Yan said anxiously.
"If the troops have superior strength, they will naturally have a greater chance of winning, isn't it?" King Liang asked.
"But in Weichen's opinion, the amount of troops is not the key to victory or defeat. Time is the most important thing. Internal instability is more serious than external problems!"
Cai Yan explained: "For example, if the previous decisive battle was fought, for various reasons, both sides would have half of the victory or defeat. Once our army won, the King of Qin would have to retreat to the country. But now, the victory or defeat is still half of the victory or defeat, and even if the Qin army was defeated, they would not have to withdraw to the country. Therefore, I think that the time for the decisive battle has passed, so we should find another tactic."
"It's ridiculous! When both sides have equal strength, Lord Cai said that it would be fine if the winner and lose half of each victory or defeat. Now I have increased 200,000 troops, how can I talk to the same person!" King Liang said.
As he said that, seeing Cai Yan's anxious look on his face, he said impatiently: "After you talk, what if you don't have a decisive battle?"
Cai Yan hurriedly said: "We should adopt the strategy of exhausting Qin, use our current superior forces to expand the front line, and at the same time use diplomatic means to win the participation of Wu, Chu and other countries."
"Is this necessary now?" King Liang asked back. The arrival of the 200,000 army would naturally change his mentality.
At this time, the counselor Wang Meng also stood up and smiled and said, "Why should Lord Cai be more ambitious? From the bottom of the situation, 500,000 vs. 300,000 can be destroyed. It is the best time to fight the decisive battle. If you delay again, you don't know when you can repel the Qin army."
He always disagrees with Cai Yan. Seeing this, the latter was about to argue, but King Liang raised his hand: "Okay, there is no need to discuss this matter anymore. I have decided. Three days later, I will fight against the King of Qin!"
"I'm following the order--" The generals clasped their fists one after another.
Cai Yan moved the corner of his mouth, and wanted to say something, but he could no longer speak, so he could only sigh again.
On the other side, outside the Jinling County Governor’s Mansion.
Xu Rong was pulling Jia You and sneaking into a place where no one was.
"Oh what's wrong?" Jia You twisted his arm.
Before speaking, Xu Rong looked around and then said, "Sir, is this reliable surrender to the King of Qin? I heard that there are 500,000 people in the Liang army!"
He secretly pulled himself, it turned out that it was because of this.
"What about your opinion?" Jia You asked back deliberately.
Xu Rong swallowed: "How about you surrender to King Liang?"
How could he be a little loyal to Xiao Yuan now? As long as he has an official position, whoever surrenders is not a surrender? In his opinion, the Liang army has undoubtedly become stronger, so he naturally has this kind of thought. This is human nature.
Jia You laughed and said, "Does the general want to make contributions?"
"Of course!" Xu Rong returned without hesitation.
"Since you want to make achievements, don't look forward to it. This is a taboo." Jia You said: "I said earlier that this is the only opportunity for the general and the only opportunity for the Black Mountain Army. As long as the general dares to fight, he will definitely take another step after the war!"
"Sir, this is what you said seriously?" Xu Rong asked in a voice.
"If you want to make achievements, you have to let the king see your ability!" Jia You said: "And the general should look longer. The two armies are in a duel, and it is not possible for anyone to win if they have more troops!"
After hearing this, a glimmer flashed in Xu Rong's eyes. He was a very utilitarian person. To put it bluntly, he would dare to fight to the death if he was given an official position!
Jia You glanced at him again: "It's time for the general to return to Heishan to prepare for the war."
"Okay!" Xu Rong stopped talking nonsense.
At this moment, a soldier hurriedly walked out of the county government, then searched left and right, and shouted after seeing Jia You, "Mr. Jia You, the king is welcome."
"Okay, I understand." Jia You responded, then turned back to the county government.
In the hall, Xiao Yuan was summoning the generals to discuss the battle and make pre-war plans.
When Jia You came, Zhao Mu was saying something. Xiao Yuan first gestured to Jia You, then withdrew his gaze and said, "General Zhao will continue."
"Yes." Zhao Mu said: "The Liang army's individual combat capabilities are not weak, especially their four-horse chariots, which pose a great threat to our infantry."
"According to their previous combat characteristics, the soldiers were fierce, with strong counterattacks, and their shortcomings were easy to mess."
"Since that's the case, what if the battle is fought?" Xiao Yuan asked.
"Xue Wu has a good military strategy and strategy. Moreover, our army's military strength is slightly weak. If you are not careful, you will easily be dumplings. Therefore, the last general will not recommend a formation battle." Zhao Mu said truthfully.
"Yeah..." Xiao Yuan pondered. Just now, Zhao Mu had already analyzed the strengths and weaknesses of the Liang army in detail and some research on the tactics.
He was considering how to fight the Liang army to a decisive battle.
All the generals also thought deeply.
Jia You looked around and then bowed and said, "I have been hearing that the Qin army's arrow formation is unique in the world. Why don't the king use this to the extreme?"
"Oh? What suggestions do you have, sir?" Xiao Yuan asked quickly.
"Drag time. Before the decisive battle, the king should try to drag time with King Liang."
Jia You said: "General Zhao Mu has analyzed just now that the formation of the Liang army is easy to be chaotic. You can take advantage of the speed of the Western Rong horses. Before the decisive battle, attack the left and right wings and attack their front row. As long as the heavy shield hands in the front row are messed up, the Liang army will suffer heavy casualties under the arrow formation."
"At the same time, if the Black Mountain Army's actions are successful, they will have an absolute blow to the morale of the Liang Army."
After hearing this, Xiao Yuan subconsciously glanced at the generals.
Zhao Mu said: "If the cavalry can escape the left and right wings, it should be the best strategy, but will the Liang army give us this opportunity?"
"So the king needs to delay time and try his best to attract King Liang's attention." Jia You said.
"The so-called soldiers never get tired of cheating. As long as you can win this decisive battle, what's the point of the king put aside some of his poses in his words?"
Chapter completed!