Hong Tao had studied the art of war with Qi Jing, so he naturally knew these military common senses well.
He realized very clearly that this western expedition was full of difficulties.
Attacking Laos may not be so obvious, and we can barely handle it properly. But if we continue to advance to the west, the transportation lines will not be so convenient.
Faced with such a situation, we can only try to be as quick as possible.
However, he wanted to go fast, but Laos was thinking about how to slow down the pace.
As the Qiongjun territory gradually deepens, the country's top leaders have become deeply aware of the approaching crisis.
In the political arena, they began to mobilize the whole people, try their best to increase their prestige, and behaved very openly.
On the military side, it was completely the opposite. They continued to compress the front line backward and adopted a defensive posture.
They even ordered the sergeants to build trenches and roadblocks to block the advance of the Qiong army.
Needless to say, this trick is quite effective!
The towering roadblocks and sunken trenches can effectively contain the Annan Army's firearms attacks and significantly reduce personnel losses.
This move indeed delayed the Qiongzhou Army's long march.
When Hong Tao saw this, he not only frowned.
At the moment, it seems there are only two options available.
The first is to launch a fierce attack regardless of the consequences and win the important area at the cost of blood; the second is to continue to maintain a stalemate and look for opportunities in the protracted war that follows.
However, both of these situations are not what he wants to see.
Because this goes against the general policy of seeking speed.
But the current Lao army is like a turtle that has shrunk its head, making it difficult for people to take action.
I can’t get up quickly!
How to defeat the enemy has become the primary military issue facing us at the moment.
"Oh...what do you think we should do?" Hong Tao scratched his head helplessly, showing a look of helplessness.
Xiaotong smiled and said: "Although the southerners are tough, they are more brave than cunning. Why don't you take this as a lesson and try to use tactics to seduce them?"
Hong Tao shook his head and replied: "Last time, we used the strategy of luring the enemy in, causing them to suffer a big loss. Now, if we repeat the same trick again, they will probably not be fooled."
It is indeed a bit awkward to capsize the boat twice in the same ditch.
Unless, the opponent's coach is an idiot with a low IQ.
However, Xiaotong angrily said to him: "In my opinion, you are a fool who is not good at using your brain! There are many ways to lure the enemy into battle, and ambush is not the only one. You should draw inferences from one example.
It’s about learning and applying it!”
Countermeasures?
Easier said than done!
Hong Tao, who couldn't even reverse the situation twice, shook his head with self-knowledge and said honestly: "I am short-sighted and I really can't think of a brilliant strategy..."
Xiaotong said with a smile: "Let me tell you this, when facing fools, intellectual stimulation is also a very good way to lure the enemy. As long as you use it properly, you can also create good combat opportunities."
"What? Zhiji?"
"Um!"
Now we are fighting against each other, and we are not lying on the dragon's back to pay filial piety. Where is the wisdom and excitement?
Hong Tao looked confused when he heard this, even more confused than Zhang Er.
Xiaotong did not explain his doubts, but changed the topic to something else: "I heard that you studied archery with Aunt Qi for a period of time. I don't know if this is true."
The aunt she mentioned was naturally referring to Qi Jing's wife Fang Ruojiao.
Hong Tao replied without hesitation: "This is true! My master's wife's archery technique is extremely exquisite. It can be said that the arrow is perfect and can pierce the Yang with a hundred steps. Although my skills are not as skilled as hers, I can still be regarded as having learned the Samadhi."
It means that I have achieved something in my studies.
I'm just saying it a little more modestly.
However, Xiaotong showed an expression of disbelief and asked: "So, isn't your archery skill worse than that of my aunt Qi?"
If you ask this, how should you answer?
I said it was inappropriate; I said it was worse, but it didn't seem appropriate either.
Hong Tao thought for a while and said: "Describe it this way! When I was in Mobei, I was able to accurately shoot the swan geese that were screaming in the sky. The arrow penetrated straight from the mouth to the throat, but it did not hurt anything on the outside.
A feather. Do you think my archery skills are strong enough?"
After a pause, he specially added: "Although Master's wife can shoot relatively accurately, she is a woman after all. How can she shoot such a domineering full moon bow fast? But I can expand my breasts with three pulls.
!”
What? You shoot three times with a hard bow?
This is already quite remarkable.
Xiaotong nodded happily and said, "Did you know that the Southern Barbarians among the Three Kingdoms all admire archery very much?"
Hong Tao thought for a while and agreed: "It is indeed! However, this kind of admiration is mainly related to their living environment. The areas of these three countries have many jungles and few flat lands. Whether it is hunting among the people or foreign wars, they are all based on
The jungle is the first choice. However, in jungle warfare, the advantage of crossbows is far more practical than that of guns and halberds in close combat, so the so-called trend of arrows has arisen."
Ah!
Have you made some progress in your knowledge~~
Qi Xiaotong threw away a look of approval and said: "Since they are good at arrows and you are good at them, why don't you use this to stimulate each other with wisdom?"
Hong Tao heard this and asked curiously: "Then... what kind of exciting method is it?"
"Haha, please come here..."
"Uh, um!"
"Either, let's do this first... wait until they agree, and then do this..."
"Huh? This is indeed a good idea that works!"
…
Three days later.
An urgent piece of military intelligence was urgently sent from Annan, and with the help of birds, it quickly flew to the provincial government office in Qiongzhou.
After hearing the news, Qi Yu rushed back to the capital as soon as possible to pay special attention to the matter.
As far as the current Qiongzhou is concerned, it is basically the same as before, and the stability is still the same as before.
Because "Qiongzhou Daily" did not report anything related to the War of the Three Kingdoms, the people still know nothing about it.
Of course, this is the result of a secret discussion among Qiongzhou’s top officials.
Before the situation is completely clear, there is really no need to exaggerate the matter to avoid causing unnecessary panic.
In addition, there is another point, the emperor's sensitive informant is hidden in Qiongzhou City, and he will not show off if he can. Otherwise, those rotten scholars will be gibberish because of their improper reputation and their words.
Wait until the uncooked rice becomes cooked rice, then make it clear that you will not eat it.
Speaking of Qi Yu, after he rushed to the capital hall, he hurriedly called for the scout's secret message.
However, after taking a quick look, I couldn't help but be stunned.