Chapter 342 If You Want Real Benefits, I'll Speak the Rules
"To be honest, the last general has no idea yet..." Liu Tao shook his head, "If you want to say that my command will definitely not be able to attack the city. The opponent's camp is set up tightly, and he can't even attack the camp. At most, he will harass and interject on the periphery and look for fighter opportunities. If you have good luck, you will eliminate it and slapped his spirit."
This is the safest statement, but if you really count it, it is actually similar to the one who doesn't say it. However, there are probably more than 100,000 thieves on the other side. What can his 4,000 cavalry do?
What made him most happy was probably that the opponent's cavalry did not have many, and even if he encountered it on the battlefield, he would be very sure to eat them all. Without cavalry, the opponent's infantry would not catch up with him at all.
So if you really have any plan, just as he said just now, the first thing is to eliminate the opponent's cavalry!
He would not make the matter too clear, and he would have to have some room for reversal, so as not to even negotiate.
"It's almost like this..." Zhang Wen couldn't hear it. Liu Tao's words were not nutritious at all. He could make such a decision if he had changed. However, how to make specific policies is the problem.
He felt that Liu Tao could not be let go, so he asked, "Now, what do the general thinks he should do first?"
"What else can I do?" Liu Tao didn't expect that Zhang Wen was so shameless, and he dared to continue asking questions. After thinking about it, he said, "Or, we will continue to harass the other party and see if we can force out the other party's cavalry. If possible, we will find a way to destroy it. Even if it doesn't work, it will make the other party exhausted and its morale will plummet."
"This plan is good!" Huangfu Song happened to come over and probably heard some, so he stepped forward and agreed, "Otherwise, we will harass day and night. We are responsible for harassing during the day, and you are responsible for harassing at night. After all, you are different from us, and you can still see the road clearly at night!"
"This is good, I agree!" Liu Tao certainly agreed. Of course, it is not as comfortable as everyone to play together. At least for him, it can be safer.
He wants to harass others, but he can't sleep well. Everyone is active during the day and rest at night, and insists on hiding out at night. Besides, no matter how long the rest is during the day, staying up late at night will still hurt your body.
After thinking about it, he came forward and added: "At present, the thief is still in Linjing County. Should we kill him directly or station him in Yinpan County first? I personally recommend stationing there, at least there is more space to use than Qi County."
"This..." Zhang Wen was obviously still hesitating, so he settled these small counties and could not accommodate their tens of thousands of troops, let alone many civilians.
"General, you might as well send Dong Zhuo to lead an army of 10,000 to Yinpan County, and at the same time, Zhou Shentong's 30,000 troops to settle in Quegu County, and go north to support us at any time. We will lead 20,000 troops to stay in Qi County, and at least guard the path of the thieves going south. How about it?" Deputy General Yuan Pang suggested.
Yuan Pang said that he was a deputy general and was able to serve as the Jinwu, which means that he was also a "trusted person". In fact, if it is really a matter of fact, Yuan Pang was known for being "absolutely neutral" in the court. He did not surrender to His Majesty or scholars, but only wanted to serve the people wholeheartedly and revival the Han Dynasty.
His role as Zhi Jinwu is a very good balance point, which will not stimulate scholars or make Liu Hong lose anything.
He doesn't usually express his opinions, but now when he says that, Zhang Wen immediately attaches importance to the proposal, and then after thinking a little, he nods and agrees immediately. This kind of triangle layout control is more stable, and it follows his basic requirements for military use.
You can even use Dong Zhuo and Liu Tao as bait to attract thieves to attack. After all, if you are constantly attacked, the thieves will probably not be able to sit still and choose to fight in full swing. At this time, soldiers will be sent from Quegu County or even Qi County to surround the thieves on three sides and catch them off guard, and the effect will definitely be better.
As for Dong Zhuo as bait and Liu Tao's life or death, Zhang Wen really doesn't care too much about it. After all, how could there be no sacrifice in the war? It was obvious that it was a profit without sacrificing 20,000 people and destroying tens of thousands of thieves.
"………………” Liu Tao actually felt "I made a fuss" in his heart, but he could only smile on the surface and looked at Huangfu Song.
"There are only two teams on the front line, and the number is only 20,000. What if the thieves go south in an all-round way?" Huangfu Song could naturally see Liu Tao's "resentment", so he came forward to persuade him.
The thieves went south, and even if they received the news and sent it to the army, it would take one or two days or two, and then they would take one or two days to go on the battle. A team of less than 20,000 people would have to fight against tens of thousands of people for at least four days!
Not only did the target take the bait and leave calmly, the first ones to suffer the loss were Dong Zhuo and Liu Tao's troops, but Zhang Wen probably wouldn't please him if this happens.
The most anticipated person among the Han clans died in the battlefield like this. Does Zhang Wen feel that Liu Hong would not annoy him?
There were only rumors in the past, and Huangfu Song could be removed from his post. Now that he has made such a big basket, Zhang Wen was escorted back to Luoyang and asked for his crime.
"Didn't the initial plan be mainly about General Liu and General Dong's harassing each other?" Yuan Pang had another opinion, "If the other party can't bear the disturbance and has to launch a general attack, it also means that the other party can no longer continue to support it.
At that time, General Dong and General Liu will give up Yinpan County and go south. If the other party retreats, they will continue to harass them. This will keep the thief deteriorating and have to pursue them. If they enter the encirclement of us, the outcome will be self-evident."
"Yes, yes, I think so too." Zhang Wen nodded immediately, "Please take responsibility for General Liu!"
"I will obey the order..." Speaking of this, can Liu Tao still agree? Whether Zhang Wen wants to send someone or not, he also wants to go there. But in this situation, it is unlikely that he wants to negotiate terms.
"Do it well, no matter what, it will be a great achievement. If you can kill the thieves in the chaos, headed by Bian Zhang, Han Sui and Beigong Boyu, each of them will be a great achievement!" Yuan Pang seemed to be able to feel Liu Tao's thoughts and said.
"Deputy General Yuan, great achievements must be very valuable to you. But for this general, the actual value is not very great. Are there any actual expressions? If possible, this general would rather not have great achievements!" Liu Tao said.
"How about a hundred pairs of big yellow crossbows?" Yuan Pang thought for a while and offered a condition, "The other captured war horses belong to you!"
"Can the war horses we seized be used as bargaining chips?" Liu Tao said with a smile.
"No matter what, this is a battle. At the same time, the main general is the general of the chariot and cavalry. The spoils, no matter who it is, must be reported and wait for the court to deal with it." Yuan Pang said with a smile.
Liu Tao told him the truth and profit, and he would also tell Liu Tao the rules. The Han Dynasty has not yet collapsed and the order has not yet disappeared. Of course, the war must follow the rules.
Of course, there is also some operationality in it. After all, even Liu Hong knew that these soldiers on the front line would intercept some spoils, and even instigate the thieves to plunder for a period of time and increase the total number of spoils. Don't go too far, he all defaulted.
Chapter completed!