The Battle of Changping Chapter 013 Three steps on the sand table to lure the enemy
Listening to Lian Po's words, no one present interrupted.
The baton in Lian Po's hand then continued to wave:
"According to this general's opinion: our army can slowly withdraw from the Danshui defense line, lure the Qin army to advance eastward, and at the same time divide it into three.
First, the main infantry troops stationed themselves on the Baili Stone Great Wall defense line, using the Gu Pass and Changping Pass lines to block the Qin army's way forward;
Second, with the cavalry as the main force, they circled Danzhu Ridge from Changping Pass, crossed Danshui to the west, and entered the hinterland of Shangdang. They cut off the Qin army's eastward advance on the plain from its connection with the west bank, cut off its food and fodder, and caused its self-defeat;
Third, use two elite troops to hide in Daliang Mountain and Hanwang Mountain. When the Qin army retreats to the west, they will break out from them and attack their flanks. The main force of infantry will also kill them from the old pass and Changping Pass.
When they came out, the Qin army was caught off guard. There was Danshui blocking the road in front, a large army pursuing them behind, and our elite troops attacking and harassing them on the side. Even though Lord Wu'an of Qin came personally, there was nothing he could do, and he was bound to be defeated."
After finishing speaking, there was no expected cheers. Zhao Kuo, Tian Dan, and Xu Li all stared at the sand table and fell into deep thought.
Lian Po was not surprised by this. After all, he had to think through his own tactics with great difficulty. If he applauded so easily, then he would have to doubt the real ability of the person coming.
After waiting for a while to allow everyone to digest his deployment, Lian Po immediately continued to talk. "There are three advantages to this battle: First, the main battlefield is where our army has been stationed for three years. When it comes to the terrain, our army
They are familiar with the Qin army, but the Qin army is unfamiliar; secondly, the people in the area are loyal to our army and will not defect to the Qin army, thus exposing our army's intentions; secondly: in plain areas, using cavalry against infantry can minimize the shortage of troops.
problems."
Without waiting for anyone to question, Lian Po continued to expose his shortcomings: "Of course, if this battle wants to proceed smoothly, there are three major difficulties:
First, before the layout of our army is completed, we must not be detected by the Qin army. No matter whether the troops hiding in Daliang Mountain or Hanwang Mountain, or the cavalry detouring around Danzhu Mountain, they must not be detected by the Qin army. Otherwise,
He will surely fall into the siege of the Qin army. This matter is not difficult to achieve due to the popular sentiment.
Secondly, the cavalry army crossing Danshui to the west not only had to face the Qin army that was several times larger than itself, but also had to cut off the Qin army's supply line in the vast stretches of land, which was not easy. However, this general was on top.
The Party has been in power for three years, but it is not that it has done nothing. The Qin Army's supply lines have long been known to the general. The final general will lead the team and have full confidence in destroying the Qin Army's supply lines.
The third is the time to launch a counterattack. If it is earlier, it may be counterattacked by the Qin army and fall into the Qin army's trap. If it is too late, the main force of the Qin army will retreat to the west bank of Danshui, and the success will be defeated. This matter, this general has been taking advantage of.
I can't make up my mind. Now that General Tian has arrived, he must be the general. I have grasped the timing of the Fire Ox's charge into the formation, and even I am willing to be defeated."
After finishing speaking, Zhao Kuo, who was standing by, was unhappy. Not only was he unhappy with Lian Po's tactics, but he was also unhappy that Lian Po's tactics did not require him as a general.
Of course, this is no wonder Lian Po. Who would expect anything from a brat who is still young? In Lian Po’s plan, it doesn’t matter if the master who comes is incompetent, as long as he can listen to his “suggestions” and feel at ease in his hometown.
Just keep it guarded.
However, Zhao Kuo in front of him has obviously proven on the sand table that he is not mediocre, at least not on paper.
This is very embarrassing!
You leave a capable general idle? What do you think?
And obviously the other two people present also felt this.
As a result, Lian Po's words fell, and the scene immediately fell into an awkward silence. Tian Dan and Xu Li both looked at Zhao Kuo quietly, as if waiting for General Zhao's anger.
However, Zhao Kuo did not get angry, but looked at Lian Po calmly.
In the awkward atmosphere where the needle could be heard, Lian Po obviously felt something, especially when Zhao Kuo looked at him with a joking look, he realized that he seemed to have made a huge mistake again - he had left out the general!
"Ahem." Lian Po coughed twice to ease the embarrassment. His mind was running wildly, trying to save the situation. After all, the current general is Zhao Kuo. If he rejects this plan because he has no role to play,
, then the gain really outweighs the loss.
While Lian Po was racking his brains, Zhao Kuo took the initiative to help Lian Po.
"As for this general, I should be the best candidate to lure the Qin army to attack! After all, with the reputation of General Lian Po, no matter how weak he is, the Qin army will never underestimate the enemy and advance rashly!" Zhao Kuo laughed and looked at Lian Po.
Po, continued: "If it were a fledgling general like me, it would be perfectly reasonable to retreat after the attack failed! Do you think so?"
"Well! This statement, this statement makes sense!" Lian Po murmured to himself, but his heart was filled with light.
Seeing that Zhao Kuo, who was the most difficult to agree to, was trying to justify his plan, it was obvious that the matter was already close! When he thought that his plan could be implemented and that three years of hard work had not been in vain, how could Lian Po not be heartbroken?
Extremely excited.
However, the words that followed were like a bucket of cold water, pouring heavily on Lian Po's passionate heart.
"General Tian Dan, what do you think of Old General Lian Po's tactics?" Zhao Kuo turned his head and looked at Tian Dan aside and asked.
Tian Dan pondered for a while, and after a long time, he finally spoke and said: "General, I think this method of warfare is impossible!"
No?
No!
Just two words rushed straight into Lian Po's face like Hong Zhong Da Lu, and the originally excited mood instantly turned into full of anger. Sparks almost appeared in his eyes, and he was staring at Tian Dan who was speaking. But the other party had
If you don't like a word, you will swallow it in one gulp.
How could it be impossible? How could it be impossible!
This is a strategy that I worked hard on day and night, how could it be rejected so easily.
Tian Dan, however, seemed as if he had not heard anything. He used his arm as a finger and pointed out the mountains and rivers on the sand table.
"In this battle, regardless of whether the Qin army can be deceived into advancing rashly, it does not matter whether the partial divisions in Daliang Mountain and Hanwang Mountain and the cavalry detouring around Danzhu Ridge will be discovered, let alone whether they can still hold on after dividing the troops.
With hundreds of miles of stone on the line, it is impossible to force Qin to retreat simply by cutting off its grain and fodder!" Tian Dan said calmly.
"Huh?" Lian Po couldn't accept it for a while: "Cutting off the enemy's food and fodder is the way to win since ancient times. How can it be impossible?"
"May I ask General, how many days of food and grass do the troops have?" Tian Dan did not answer directly, but asked Lian Po.
"We still have enough food for three months!" Lian Po replied without hesitation.
"Our army carries a month's worth of food and fodder." Zhao Kuo stood aside and helped Tian Dan answer.
Chapter completed!