: Rushing like thunder, catching the enemy unprepared
The moon is bright and the stars are sparse, and the night is long.
The ministers left the palace.
The civil servants gathered together to discuss the current changes in the situation and come up with strategies to deal with it to the emperor. So they came to a courtyard in Chang'an late at night.
Dong Zhongshu settled here.
After entering the house, Dong Zhongshu took out a chessboard from the wooden shelf.
Liubo chess board.
Since the Spring and Autumn Period and the Warring States Period, Liubo chess has gradually become a favorite entertainment activity for people, and it was called gambling at that time.
By the Qin and Han dynasties, gambling became even more popular.
The word "Bo" in the word "game" comes from Liubo chess, and "chess" refers to Go.
Liubo is related to astronomy, elephants, and mathematics.
Throwing chopsticks first, then playing chess, a battle of wits and skill, with astronomical divination and military implications.
Dong Zhongshu took out the chessboard, not to play chess, but to sort out his thoughts through the game on the chessboard.
The room was quiet, with slightly dim lamps swaying.
Fan Xie, Zhou Ping and two other civil servants sat aside.
Dong Zhongshu's disciples Sima Qian and Bai Yu were also there.
Several people watched him throw 'chops', which are bamboo dice, on the chessboard and make moves step by step.
After a long time, Dong Zhongshu put down the chess pieces, and Zhou Ping asked: "Master, what do you think the champion's chances of winning this time are when he attacks the rebels?"
Dong Zhongshu was silent for a moment and said: "I can't see clearly."
Fan Xi and Zhou Pingping, civil servants, were surprised and said: "So, Master, you think it is possible for Huainan to resist the champion's attack?"
A few shallow wrinkles appeared in the corners of Dong Zhongshu's eyes:
"A month ago, Huainan suddenly launched a rebellion, and there were signs of rebellion. At that time, you must have thought, like me, that Huainan's rebellion was nothing to worry about.
Now I know that the Huainan uprising was just their first step, a way to combine with the Xiongnu and create turmoil.
This shows that the other party has a very detailed and careful plan. In this case, if they are not sure, they will never take action again at this moment."
Zhou Ping said: "Having said that, why do they think they can deal with the soldiers and horses of my big man to suppress the rebellion, and the soldiers of the champion?"
Although they had different political opinions, both Zhou Ping, Fan Zhongshu and Dong Zhongshu all recognized that Huo Qubing had actually become one of the representatives of military strategists with outstanding military talents.
The Liubo chess piece in Dong Zhongshu's hand was spinning unconsciously: "I still can't figure out what the opponent's methods are.
But this battle will never be that simple. The opponent must be sure, prepared, and aware that he can withstand my big man's offensive before he dares to take action."
There is no doubt that the other party is plotting secretly and has exploded at this moment, hiding a huge trump card.
Therefore, Dong Zhongshu said that the outcome of Huo Qubing's attack was unpredictable.
"The other party's plan is to cede territory and govern themselves."
Dong Zhongshu Qingjun's face showed confusion:
"But our country, the Han Dynasty, is at its peak. Even if they occupy a few cities, they can fight on our land. In terms of supplies, supplies, people's hearts, and national luck, our Han army has the upper hand.
After all, it is difficult for them to achieve great things. The other party cannot fail to think of this. So where does their confidence come from if they dare to take action?
unless……"
"Unless what?"
"Unless they can cut off part of my Han national destiny!" Dong Zhongshu said worriedly.
"This is impossible!" several civil servants said in unison.
The national destiny is the popular sentiment of the people. It is a spirit cultivated by the good weather and the long years of peace and prosperity for the country and the people. It is impossible to shake the national destiny.
Dong Zhongshu analyzed: "This is exactly what I can't figure out.
However, King Huainan is also a member of the clan, which may provide them with a possibility..."
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Dark clouds covered the moonlight.
Three thousand elite soldiers left Chang'an late at night and were hundreds of miles away by dawn.
Huo Qubing slightly slowed down the advancement of the magical marching method, and the team's marching speed slowed down slightly.
Zhang Cigong, who was wearing a battle armor, came closer and asked: "How is Lang Zhongling planning to fight this battle?"
On the other side of Huo Qubing is General Tong Xuan, the right middle man of the Wei army.
On his bronze face, his slender eyes were shining with light. He and Zhang Cigong were watching Huo Qubing on the horse.
Dong Zhongshu and others could tell that the opponent had been preparing for a long time and must have many trump cards. This battle was not easy to win.
Generals such as Huo Qubing can naturally think of it.
Therefore, how to defeat the enemy and suppress the opponent is a question that the leading general must consider.
Tong Xuan and Zhang Cigong were thinking about ways to defeat the enemy, but they had no good strategy.
The pass at the junction of Shanggu County and Yuyang County was built over hundreds of years to resist foreigners.
The Great Wall has a majestic pass, and the walls are high and thick.
The opponent has already made the first move. If they occupy the strong city, they rush over to defeat it and quickly establish their advantage, but it is impossible to do so.
Otherwise, the Xiongnu and other foreign tribes would not have fought hard for many years to no avail.
"The border city in Shanggu and Yuyang counties was built on the basis of the city built in the Yanzhao period. It was reinforced again in the Qin period, and then came into the hands of our Han Dynasty. Hundreds of thousands of laborers were mobilized for years to build it.
With its current scale.
There are also defensive arrays set up by the Mohists and military strategists to protect the city at all levels.
If we really fall into the enemy's hands, it will be impossible to defeat them in a short period of time." Tong Xuan looked worried.
Zhang Cigong also had the same opinion.
Because of the strong city walls and thick walls, Huainan wanted to use it as a foundation to resist the counterattack of the Han Dynasty and cede territory for independence.
Zhang Cigong and Tong Xuan thought about it so hard that they still had no countermeasures and their hearts were heavy.
Huo Qubing said: "They have been preparing for a long time and are fully aware. The first thing we have to do is to attack them slowly and attack them unprepared."
There is a saying in the art of war: The passion of a soldier is speed, taking advantage of others' inadequacy and attacking the enemy's unpreparedness.
It is said that soldiers are quick and quick, and taking the initiative in a war is an unbreakable truth.
After Huo Qubing said this, he promoted his magical marching method, and his speed increased rapidly. He crossed mountains and rivers and approached Beiguan.
As the sky gets brighter, the team speeds up and goes straight to the destination.
The scorching sun rose into the sky, and the time soon came to afternoon.
Outside the Weiyang Palace in Chang'an, officials gathered again at the emperor's order.
Dong Zhongshu got off the carriage, and Prime Minister Gongsun Hong's carriage just arrived at the palace gate.
Gongsun Hong was old and no longer visited the court every day. The power of the prime minister was gradually transferred to Li Cai.
If there was no important matter, he would not even come to Weiyang Palace every day.
But this is clearly an exception right now.
Dong Zhongshu and Gongsun Hong met at the palace gate and walked into the palace together.
"Didn't you sleep last night?" Gongsun Hong glanced at Dong Zhongshu.
"Well, I have been studying the terrain around Shanggu and Yuyang. I pride myself on knowing a bit about military affairs, but I can't see that Champion Hou Bensheng has a chance of winning. The opponent is waiting for work in this battle. If the border city is captured, its solidity will be...
It is absolutely difficult for our army to defeat the enemy by running and attacking."
Dong Zhongshu said slowly: "What do you think, Prime Minister?"
Gongsun Hong said frankly: "Like you, I also stared at the border maps of Shanggu County and Yuyang County all night."
To be continued...