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On July 30, after four more days of preparations, the Qin and Wei coalition forces launched an attack on "Linyang" across the river.

This battle was commanded by the Qin general Wang He and the two troops under his command were led by the command of the "Ge Shield" and "Chang Ge".

"Ge Shield", that is, Ge Shield soldiers, are the backbone of the Qin army. Whether it is offensive or defense, this army is the unshakable core of the Qin army. In the larger the war, the more Qin will fight around "Ge Shield soldiers".

So far, the Qin State's Ge Dun soldiers were completely restrained by Wei Gongzi Run with a combination of crossbows and crossbow soldiers during the "Battle of Qin and Wei Hangu", and were defeated almost completely, and were almost wiped out by the entire army.

"Chang Ge" is a military branch specially used in the Qin army to attack the enemy formation. Their long weapons can effectively restrain the enemy's infantry's strict defense tactics. It is just to ensure speed. This military branch sacrifices part of its defense, so it has poor defense capabilities when facing flying arrow weapons.

The Qin army's second offensive would naturally not be as messy as the first day. I saw teams of Qin soldiers building floating bridges on the river in an orderly manner, so that the number of floating bridges seemed to cover this area of ​​water.

The war on that day took place for two hours from morning to noon.

During this period, the Qin soldiers showed their fearless spirit. They forced themselves to land on the other side of the river again and again under the baptism of the Han army's bow and arrow.

Unfortunately, although the Qin army generals had shown such courage, they still did not shake the Yanmen Army on the other side of the river at all, so that from beginning to end, the Qin army failed to pose a real threat to the Korean army.

Waiting until noon, seeing that the battle situation was not optimistic, Qin general Wang He frowned and chose to retreat temporarily, so that the Qin and Wei coalition forces once again suffered a small defeat.

After the war ended that day, the commander of the Qin army, Wu Xin Hou and Gongsun Qi, found Wei Ji, the commander of the Wei army. The two of them agreed that they should hold a military meeting in the true sense, rather than deciding the order of the attack like they did a few days ago.

Due to two defeats, when the generals gathered in the generals' tent, the atmosphere once seemed very serious.

Especially the Qin general Wang.

You should know that if Wang Ling, the Qin general who commanded the first battle, did not attach much importance to the Yanmen Army on the other side of the river, then Wang He did not underestimate the enemy at all. From the beginning of the tattoo army to the regular army behind him to the time to build a floating bridge, the Qin army on Wang He was racing against time from beginning to end, trying to make the Yanmen Army on the other side of the river in a dilemma of losing one's side.

However, the Yanmen Army on the other side of the river had been through battle formations for a long time, and the commanding generals knew very well that the Qin army was the most threatening one, and they had never stopped suppressing the crossbows of the regular Qin army that were building floating bridges on the river. The sword and shield soldiers of the Korean army also blocked the attack of the Tingwei Army without the support of their own crossbows, making it difficult for the Qin army to launch.

During the meeting in the tent, Wuxin Hou Gongsun Qi and Lintao Jun Wei Ji sat at the top of the seats on both sides of the east and west. After looking around at the generals present, he smiled faintly and said, "Everyone, two defeats have been lost."

When saying this, Gongsun Qi was in a relatively relaxed mood. After all, although the Qin army lost about six or seven thousand soldiers after these two defeats, the casualties may reach about 12,000 if the wounded soldiers were added. However, for the Qin army with 200,000 soldiers, this loss is nothing. Moreover, two-thirds of the soldiers who died were the tattoo army that was shot dead by the Korean army on the first day. Although the Qin army was very brave, the essence was still the peasant militia recruited in the battle.

After hearing the words of Wu Xin Hou Gongsun Qi, Wang Ling and Wang He, the two Qin generals, seemed a little embarrassed. Just as they were about to explain, they heard Wu Xin Hou Gongsun Qi say again: "I see these two battles. It is undeniable that the Qin army's army is at a disadvantage in this battle, because the river surface in this section of the river was too wide, so wide that even the strong crossbows of Wei could not effectively threaten the Han army on the other side of the river, resulting in the crossbow soldiers of our Qin and Wei armies that were unable to effectively support the attacking soldiers when our army launched an attack, while the Han army on the other side of the river could shoot and kill our soldiers crossing the river without any scruples. This is the advantage of the Korean army in terms of geographical advantages... But on the other hand, this is not a strategic mistake for us. Let me ask, why should we choose a battlefield where geographical advantages are obviously unfavorable to our army and go to war with the Korean army?"

Speaking of this, he smiled slightly and said, "I want to see how capable Li Mu, the Han general who is called one of the "Ten Thousand Heroes of Beiyuan", is, and how capable is his army, right?"

Hearing this, some of the generals present hugged their arms and pretended to be deep, while others reached out to scratch their chins or cheeks, which seemed a little embarrassed.

In fact, even if the Qin general Wang Jian and Wei general Sima An were pretending to be deep, they also had similar ideas in their minds. If it weren't for being robbed of the top spot by Wang Ling and Wang He, they would also like to try the ability of Han general Li Mu, not only because Li Mu is one of the "Ten Heroes of Beiyuan", but also because Li Mu is an opponent that even Mr. Wei could not defeat.

Let me ask, Mr. Run of Wei fought for ten years, and so far, how many people can remain unbeaten in front of him?

The late Shouling Jun Jingshe of Chu State is one, the Yanmen Guard of Korea is Li Mu and the Northern Yan Guard of Le Yi are one, who else is there? Even the Wuxin Hou Gongsun Qi of Qin State is one, there was a dilemma in which Mr. Wei, Prince Run, directly throws him away and directly attacks the capital of Xianyang, the capital of the Qin State, for a long distance.

This in disguise elevates the status, or ranking of the two Korean generals in the Central Plains - although there is actually no such thing.

In fact, I believe that all the generals present know that if they each exert their usual level of ability and the absolute advantage of the 300,000 army, Korean general Li Mu would have almost no chance of winning.

Since we have clearly known that this battle will definitely win, then before this, we will fight with Li Mu to understand the gap between him and the latter, or, if possible, replace Li Mu's position in the Central Plains, which is what the generals think. After all, in this era, how many people can reject the temptation of fame?

At this time, Wu Xin Hou Gongsun Qi continued with a serious expression: "...but I don't care. No matter whether Li Mu was eventually killed by everyone present or died at the hands of an unknown young man, I don't care... I only care about victory."

After pausing, he said again: "A few days ago, I believe you have heard what the Grand Secretary Zhao Ran said. Defeating the Han general Li Mu is not the ultimate goal of the Qin and Wei coalition forces. The ultimate goal of our army, or the will of my son-in-law Zhao Run of the Great Qin King, is to defeat Han or even destroy Han. Therefore, I think our army does not have much free time to play with Li Mu here, right?"

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After thinking about different lengths, the generals here nodded one after another.

Seeing this, Gongsun Qi smiled slightly and said, "Everyone here agrees with me. This is of course the best. In fact, if a few of you here still want to fight with Li Mu, I have corresponding countermeasures. But this is the best... In this case, we will divide our troops into two groups and want to continue fighting with Li Mu. Stay here and drag Li Mu here for me. As for the general who is eager for victory like me, you might as well run north with me to attack Yanmen County in South Korea, and cut off Li Mu's return.... If Li Mu walks the mountain road and evacuate Taiyuan County in the east, that is his business. I just need to make sure that our army can take Yanmen County."

Speaking of this, he turned to Lintao Jun Wei Ji and said, "You and I don't have to argue about the final ownership of Yanmen County at the moment. It is handed over to your country and our country's ministers. We are only doing our duties as generals. How about it?"

Lintao Jun Wei Ji and Shao Hu, Sima An looked at each other, then smiled and said to Gongsun Qi, "What Wu Xinhou said is extremely true, and Wei Ji has no objection."

"Then it's decided." Looking around at the generals present, Gongsun Qi said with a smile: "Who would like to go with me and Lintao Jun to attack Yanmen County, or leave this place to continue fighting with Li Mu, please express your opinion."

Because there are too many people and too little porridge, Qin general Wang Ling shrugged and said, "Wang He and I, follow Wu Xinhou to Yanmen County. These two battles were so bad that we had no shame to stay here..."

All the generals present laughed.

Immediately, Wei general Sima An spoke, "If you don't mind, I want to fight with Li Mu..."

Before he finished speaking, Qin general Changxin Hou Wang Jian smiled and said, "General Sima doesn't mind Wang Jian's instigation?" After that, he explained, "I think if Marquis Wu Xin leads troops north, there will be a lot of noise. I believe that Li Mu can't hide it from Li Mu's eyes and ears. Therefore, I think Li Mu may also move the focus of the defense north... In the past two days, I have also seen the topographic map here and found that Lin Yang and Li Shi northward are mostly terrain. I believe that our army will contact the Yanmen Army on the plains over there. At that time, the Iron Eagle Sharp Cavalry under Wang's command can help General Sima with his arm."

When Sima An heard this, he glanced at Changxin Hou Wang Jian, and felt an inexplicable feeling in his heart.

After all, in the "Battle of Sanchuan in Qin and Wei", Wei general Sima An and Qin general Wang Jian were strong enemies who had collided fiercely on the battlefield. At that time, Sima An was even cut off from his way back by Wang Jian. Of course, in the end, Wang Jian was defeated by too few cavalry under his command and could not withstand the front and back attacks between Sima An and Wei Gongzi Run.

The former strong enemy turned into a reliable friendly army. Sima An couldn't say what he felt, but it is undeniable that Wang Jian's joining gave Sima An even more confidence to challenge Li Mu's title of being the most famous general in the Central Plains.

After discussion on the same day, Qin Wuxin Hou Gongsun Qi and Wei Lintao Jun Wei Ji divided the Qin and Wei armies into two branches, regardless of the main force or the joint army. They only went to Yanmen County, and the other branch stayed here to delay Li Mu.

Among them, Wei general Sima An, Qin general Wang Jian, Zhang Jian and others chose to stay here to continue to fight with Li Mu, or delay Li Mu. The other generals of the Qin and Wei coalition forces led their troops north, led by Wuxin Hou Gongsun Qi and Lintao Jun Wei Ji, and led their troops north to attack Yanmen County, where the defensive power was empty.

At the same time, in Linyang's city guard's palace, Li Mu, who once again defeated the Qin and Wei coalition forces, was comparing a sketch of the local area in his study, concentrating on the next strategic intentions of the Qin and Wei coalition forces.

I don’t know how long it took, a loud knock on the door came from the study.

Li Mu frowned, and did not look up, but still looked at the map and asked casually: "Who is outside?"

As soon as he finished speaking, a young boy's voice came from outside the house: "Father, it's a child."

Li Musui said, "Come in."

As soon as he finished speaking, a young man in military uniform pushed open the door and walked in. Behind him, a soldier carrying a tray was followed. There was only a bowl of rice, a plate of dishes and a few pieces of meat on the wooden plate.

Seeing the tray in the soldier's hand, Li Mu turned his head and looked at the sky outside the window. Then he realized that it was almost dusk outside. In other words, he was thinking hard in the study about the next strategy of the Qin and Wei coalition forces, and thought about it for an afternoon.

At this time, the young general who called himself "child" had taken the tray from the hands of the soldiers behind him and brought it to the table in front of Li Mu, and said with concern: "Father and Marshal, after you returned to the city at noon, you have thought about strategies in the house. The child thought that the situation of the battle is important, but your body is also extremely important..."

The young general is called "Li Yan (kun)," and is Li Mu's eldest son. This year, he is quite like his father Li Mu. However, Li Mu is very strict in his children. Even though the generals of the Yanmen Army praised Li Yan, Li Mu was still dissatisfied with him and hoped to hone his son so that this son could take over his position as the guard of Yanmen in the future, continue to serve the country and the King of Han.

Li Mu nodded comfortably about his son's filial piety, then picked up the chopsticks and picked up the bowl. But just as he was about to turn on the chopsticks, he suddenly asked, "Have the soldiers eaten?"

Li Ying replied with his fists: "The soldiers are having their meals."

Li Mu nodded, then looked at his son and asked again: "Where are you?"

Li Ying hesitated for a moment, then shook her head and said, "The child is about to go for dinner."

Hearing this, Li Mu said with a smile: "Leave a meal with me." After that, he turned to look at the soldier and ordered: "Add another bowl of rice."

"Yes!" The soldier retreated with his fists and took the bowls and chopsticks of their major general Li Ying over after a moment.

Immediately, Li Mu, Li Wang and his son took the two dishes and ate the food silently, filling their stomachs.

After using the meal, Li Ying wanted to leave, but Li Mu called him and said, "Yun'er, do you have any opinions on the Qin and Wei coalition?"

Li Ying knew that his father was testing himself, but the problem was that he had no insights that would make his father praise him at this time. After thinking about it, he just gritted the bullet and said it, just emphasizing the courage of the Qin soldiers and believing that they should not underestimate the enemy or something.

Hearing these words, Li Mu sighed in disappointment and asked softly: "That's all?"

Li Yan nodded with a bitter face and hesitated.

Seeing this, Li Mu stared at his son for a few glances, and suddenly pointed out after a while: "The war on the first day was obviously that the Qin army underestimated the enemy and underestimated us, because on the first day, the other side only dispatched one peasant militia. It is undeniable that this peasant militia from the Qin State is quite brave, but no matter how brave it is, the essence of this army is still peasant militia. For well-trained and experienced old soldiers, such soldiers who are not even new soldiers are almost no threat...

However, the Qin army simply invested in this peasant militia, which means that the Qin army's generals were trusted and hoped to consume our Yanmen Army through a peasant militia. This is the fundamental reason for the Qin army's defeat on the first day... In today's war, the Qin army learned the lessons of the first battle and invested in a regular army. However, because our side had natural dangers and had an advantage in geographical advantage, the Qin army did not attack the river beach in the end. But from this we can see that the generals of the Qin army have gradually attached importance to our Yanmen Army."

"..." Li Yan nodded suddenly.

Seeing this, Li Mu continued, "These words just now should be something you should figure out, but you have no clue, which means you still lack a general judgment in the battle. A qualified general must have a rough estimate in his heart. I have heard that Mr. Wei often visits the battlefield in person to observe the war. Do you think he is just waiting for that battle to decide the victory or defeat? No, Mr. Wei is judging the chances of winning the next battle through the strength of the enemy army and the command of the enemy generals. The so-called "knowing yourself and your enemy, you will never be defeated in a hundred battles. Mr. Wei has figured out the enemy through one battle after another, so he can achieve victory after another... So now, my father asks you what actions will happen next to the Qin and Wei coalition forces on the other side of the river."

Hearing this, Li Ying's face became even more bitter. She scratched her head and thought for a long time, and said tentatively: "Let's launch a large-scale attack?"

After saying that, he saw Li Mu frowning subconsciously, and simply admitted with a bitter face: "Father, I'm sorry for the stupidity of the child, I really can't imagine."

"..." Li Mu pondered for a moment, then pointed out: "Yan'er, familiarizing himself with military strategy does not mean that he can defeat the enemy. The role of military strategy is to let you know that in a specific situation, the enemy's actions are likely to take, but they cannot be copied, because it involves the hearts of people, that is, the judgment of the enemy generals. Just like these two wars, there is no need to say much about the first battle, but it is just that in order to test the general strength of our Yanmen Army, they only invested in one peasant militia. You should know that the victory or defeat of the first battle is not important... But today's war

It's very interesting. I don't believe that the Qin and Wei coalition forces cannot see the advantage of our army in terms of geographical advantage, but the Qin army still invested a regular army to attack our army. I believe that there is no meaning of a fight between intent, that is, the Qin army lost the first battle. But today's battle, the Qin army was also defeated. I believe that this is enough to make them begin to pay attention to geographical advantage. In other words, the Qin and Wei coalition forces are likely to give up this place and open up another battlefield, choose a location that is beneficial to them, and start a war with our army. This is the wisest choice, and it is also the thing that my father is most worried about at the moment."

"The child has been taught." Li Ying nodded suddenly.

At this time, Li Mu said to Li Wang again: "Yan'er is not harsh for his father. As far as his father knows, Mr. Run of Wei can take charge of the army at the age of 14, defeating the strong with the weak and defeating the 160,000 army of Xiong Tuo, the king of Chuyang City, who invaded the Wei State. Now you are 109. For your father, I hope you can take on the responsibility of a man and make some achievements in this troubled times, at least, have the ability to protect the people of one side."

"Children follow the teachings of fathers and commanders."

Li Ying hugged her fists and accepted humbly.

Immediately, the father and son started a discussion on the current situation of the battle. Of course, it was mainly Li Mu who was guiding his eldest son Li Yan.

"...If I were the commander of the Qin and Wei coalition, then I should divide the troops at the moment. The Qin and Wei coalition has a great advantage, and the absolute strength of 300,000 troops ensures that even if they are divided into two groups, they can still compete with the entire Yanmen army.... Then, I would like to ask you, if the Qin and Wei coalition really adopt the tactic of division of troops, where will the other troops go?"

After listening to many of the previous opinions of the father and commander, Li Ying also made a general judgment on the battle and said without hesitation: "Yanmen!"

Hearing this, Li Mu nodded: "Yes, Yanmen!... To be precise, Yanmen is a general direction. In fact, the Qin and Wei coalition forces can also attack "Loufan Pass", cut off the roads between "Loufan Pass" and "Lishi", and force our army to retreat eastward into Taiyuan... If we are forced to this point by the Qin and Wei coalition forces, although our army will not be in danger of survival, our army will not be able to return to Yanmen. It can be said that it was surrendering Yanmen County to the Qin and Wei coalition forces. Therefore, Lin Yang and Lishi have natural dangers, but we cannot defend it anymore. If we continue to defend, we will throw away the entire Yanmen County."

Speaking of this, he summoned a personal soldier and ordered: "Send the order and ask the people in the city to pack their bags and move to Loufan Pass. Then call General Yan Feng, who deployed the river bank, closely monitor the movements of the Qin and Wei coalition forces on the other side of the river. If you find that the Qin and Wei coalition forces are mobilized northward, follow along the river immediately and block the enemy's troops at the upstream ferry. You must never ask the Qin and Wei coalition forces to cut off the roads between Loufan Pass and Linyang and Lishi."

"As for the order!" The personal soldiers retreated with fists.

On that day, after receiving the order, Li Mu's deputy general Yan Feng immediately ordered his soldiers to build several watchtowers more than ten feet high, climbing up to monitor the every move of the Qin and Wei coalition forces across the river.

That night, the Han soldiers who were monitoring the Qin and Wei coalition forces found that the Qin and Wei coalition forces on the other side of the river had vague movement of troops and horses, and hurriedly reported to the deputy general Yan Feng.

After learning about this, Deputy General Yan Feng decisively pointed out an elite force to go north and prepared to deploy it in the southwest of Loufan Pass to prevent the Qin and Wei coalition forces from quietly crossing the river upstream, and then cut off the connection between Loufan Pass, Linyang and Lishi.

Two days later, civilians packed their bags and moved northwards in several cities such as Linyang, Lishi, and Gaolang.

During this period, many troops of the Yanmen Army were transferred.
To be continued...