"General, General Teng has an order to go to the city government to discuss matters."
In the Qin army's camp, Hu Jin was talking to Bai Yan, and a messenger hurriedly came to Hu Jin and said with his hands in front of him.
Hear the words.
Hu Jin and Bai Yan were not surprised. If the King of Han refused to surrender, they would naturally lead the Qin army to attack Xinzheng.
Bai Yan turned his head and glanced at the Qin army camp, then turned and followed Hu Jin to the mansion.
Inside the mansion.
When Bai Yan and Hu Jin entered the mansion, General Chu Ren and other generals were already surrounding the map with General Teng.
Bai Yan was a little surprised when he saw Yao Jia.
Logically speaking, Yao Jia should have rushed back to the Qin State to resume his life after informing the King of Han that he would not surrender, but he is still in the mansion now.
In the study room.
As all the generals came to the study, General Teng looked at the map and looked up at everyone.
"Generals, the King of Han will not surrender. What do you think of the attack on Xinzheng?"
General Teng asked.
Yao Jia stood beside General Teng and looked at everyone.
"General, I thought that the construction of Linche would be slow and it would take more than a month before we can attack the city."
Wei Wan raised his hands to General Teng and said.
The workmanship of Linche is more complicated than that of ladders and craniums, and requires more wood.
However, for siege, the Linche is also the most practical. The ladder still needs to be climbed, and the Linche can directly allow the soldiers to jump from the Linche into the tower.
Xinzheng City has no natural dangers to defend. As long as the army has enough chariots, it will be able to break the city.
"More than a month."
Chu Ren frowned slightly.
Not only Chu Ren, but also other generals and Hu Jin all frowned at this moment.
Qin destroyed Han. The reason why they had deployed suspicious troops before was to destroy South Korea before other countries could respond.
If it is delayed for more than a month, giving Zhao, Chu, and Wei enough time to mobilize food and grass, who can guarantee that there will not be reinforcements coming to help South Korea.
"I just don't know how many defenders there are in Xinzheng City."
Chu Ren sighed. If he knew the number of defenders in Xinzheng City, he might be able to try to attack them by force. Just like he had attacked Xincheng and Yangcheng, he could just take them by force.
When General Teng, Hu Jin and others heard what Chu Ren said, they all understood what Chu Ren was thinking.
But who knows the number of Xinzheng defenders?
Yao Jia also shook his head at this moment. Even he didn't know the number of Xinzheng defenders.
"It should be more than fifty thousand!"
After Chu Ren finished speaking, suddenly, a faint voice sounded in the study.
General Teng, Yao Jia, Hu Jin, Chu Ren and others all heard the voice and looked at the person who had just spoken.
Bai Yan!
Everyone was stunned.
In the study, it was quiet for a few breaths.
"How do you know?"
Chu Ren looked at Bai Yan with a puzzled look.
General Teng, Hu Jin and others also looked at Bai Yan in confusion.
Normally, in such a life-and-death situation, the news would be leaked. Only the general would know the specific number of defenders in the city.
Although Bai Yan escorted Yao Jia to Xinzheng, as a Qin man, how could Bai Yan know the number of defenders?
Yao Jia also looked at Bai Yan at this moment. Suddenly, he thought that in Xinzheng, after he and Bai Yan returned to the inn from Zhang Mansion, Bai Yan left to find out the news.
Inquiring?
Yao Jia frowned slightly.
If so, then this number may not be true.
After all, this is probably a suspected soldier of the Korean army.
In the study room.
Under the gaze of everyone, Bai Yan listened to General Chu Ren's inquiry and slowly handed over his hand.
"Bai Yan was in Xinzheng earlier to visit old friends of his clan, and he introduced Han general Feng Cang to Bai Yan. Feng Cang was a general under Han Ling and wanted to surrender to Qin, so he told Bai Yan."
Bai Yan said to everyone.
Bai Yu has now returned to Qin. Now that he is an old friend of his tribe, no one will doubt him.
That night Lao Zhen was at Han Ling's residence. After Zhang Liang fell into the trap, Feng Cang led the troops to Zhang's residence.
"If so, it should be true."
Chu Ren looked thoughtful, if the Xinzheng garrison exceeds 50,000, then a strong attack will definitely not work, and they must wait until the preparations are made.
General Teng looked at the map and listened to Bai Yan's words with a thoughtful expression on his face.
Yao Jia looked at Bai Yan in surprise.
At this moment, Yao Jia didn't think much about Bai Yan's death. After all, Bai Yan only knew one Feng Cang. That night, the Bao family, the servants of the mansion, and Han Ling's confidants all saw with their own eyes that it was Zhang Liang who killed Han Ling.
What surprised Yao Jia was that Bai Yan had gained a lot from leaving the mansion that day. No wonder he came back so late.
"General!"
Bai Yan took a step forward at this time, raised his hands to General Teng and said.
General Teng, Hu Jin, Chu Ren and others all looked at Bai Yan.
"Bai Yan believed that the terrain of Xinzheng is flat and the Korean army will definitely not defend Xinzheng."
Bai Yan opened his mouth and said.
Since he is in the army and wants to make meritorious deeds, Bai Yan will definitely not hide his clumsiness at this time.
Bai Yan's voice fell.
Everyone looked at Bai Yan in surprise, and then thought that after Bai Yu was poisoned, Bai Yan was ordered to kill Han Qiu and lead his troops north to seize the city.
Bai Yan seems to have some ideas about capturing Xinzheng.
Think of this.
General Teng Lao, Hu Jin, Wei Wan, Chu Ren and others all became curious.
Yao Jia also looked at Bai Yan.
See the situation.
Bai Yan felt relieved. He had gone to the Bai family to ask for the Bai surname, and it finally had a positive effect.
Part of the reason why he wanted to take the surname Bai before was to isolate the majority of people from holding grudges. After all, as the son of a commoner, he knew very well that if a commoner found gold, others would be unhappy and even complain in their hearts, trying to deal with you.
You are better than him.
But if a person with status finds gold, others will only envy him.
Putting aside some of the reasons, the only remaining reason is that I hope to be able to speak in the army.
Just like now, people who have also made meritorious deeds, but with identity and without identity, are completely two different situations.
Without the Bai surname, it would be difficult not to raise the issue. After Bai Yu was poisoned, he could not take over the Bai family's cavalry.
Even if he has the ability and title, it won't be his turn.
"explain!"
In the study room, General Teng looked at Bai Yan and motioned for Bai Yan to continue speaking.
He wanted to know whether this young man, who had never read the "Book of War", could come up with a surprising strategy this time.
He is willing to give the young man a chance to express himself. If he has the ability and talent, if he has insufficient insights, he will also give him guidance.
Under the gaze of everyone, Bai Yan held his hand.
"After Bai Yan learned that there were more than 50,000 defenders in Xinzheng, he suddenly recalled that after entering Xinzheng before, he saw no trace of the defenders. It was very different from the scene of 50,000 defenders in his impression."
Bai Yan said, looking at everyone: "Bai Yan thinks that the garrison inside the city should be stationed outside the city."
General Teng, Hu Jin and others frowned slightly, looking thoughtful, but they did not speak in a hurry, but continued to listen patiently.
Yao Jia also lowered his head slightly, looking thoughtful. Although he was good at lobbying, he also knew a little about military affairs.
"Bai Yan, just imagine what it would be like if Bai Yan were the commander-in-chief of Xinzheng."
Bai Yan said, then slowly stepped forward.
"Xinzheng has a gentle terrain, and the King of Han had hesitated to move the capital to Yangzhen before. If Bai Yan were the commander-in-chief of the Han army, facing the current situation, he knew that the Qin army would definitely attack Xinzheng, and would definitely not defend Xinzheng. Otherwise, he would wait for Linche to attack Xinzheng.
Hard to defend."
Bai Yan looked at the map on the seat, and then pointed to the Mishui River next to Xinzheng in front of General Teng and others.
Previously, he had killed Han Qiu, the general of the Han Dynasty, at the source of this river.
"If it is Bai Yan, after the envoy leaves, he will send a large army to build a barrier on the south bank of the Mishui River immediately."
Bai Yan spoke, and then slowly explained the reason.
He led the troops to build a barrier on the south bank of the Jishui River, and 50,000 Korean troops stood firm. Looking at the Battle of Changping, we can know that when the Qin army arrived in Jishui, it would be difficult to break through the Korean army's barrier with ladders alone.
If we bypass it, the new city will be in danger. If the Han army recaptures the new city, the food route for the Qin army will undoubtedly be cut off.
If they divide their troops to bypass it, the Korean army can also divide its troops, with some returning to Xinzheng and some relying on the fortress. The Jishui River can block the Qin army. It can even cut off the Qin army's food road that bypasses the city of Xinzheng and cannibalize the Qin army outside the city.
If the Qin army uses Linche, it can fight with it. Even if it retreats, it can give South Korea a chance to breathe.
Winter is coming.
When the Qin State spends more than a month again and is ready to approach the chariot, then regardless of whether Chu and Zhao send reinforcements, the Qin Army itself will have to consider the food, grass and baggage.
In the study room.
As Bai Yan finished speaking, General Teng immediately looked towards the south bank of the Lishui River according to Bai Yan's idea, his eyes full of solemnity and shock.
The words have already reached this point. As Qin generals, if they still can't understand, then why bother leading troops to fight.
Bai Yan's words were very bold.
But if the Korean army really does this, for them now, every second counts, and they must not let the Korean army really build a barrier on the south bank of the Mishui River.
"General Hu Jin."
General Teng looked at the map and shouted.
Although Bai Yan's words were just assumptions, the consequences were very serious and an order had to be issued to kill this possibility.
"exist!"
Hu Jin bowed his hands to General Teng.
"Immediately select 20,000 elite troops, led by General Chu Ren and General Weiwan, and head to the south bank of the Jishui River without delay."
General Teng opened his mouth and ordered.
"promise!"
"promise!"
Hu Jin, Chu Ren, and Wei Wan accepted the order.
General Teng raised his head and then looked at Bai Yan.
At this moment, not only General Teng, but also Generals Hu Jin, Wei Wan, Chu Ren and other generals looked at Bai Yan with shock.
Previously, they thought Bai Yan would come up with some good advice.
As a result, Bai Yan's words made them break out in a cold sweat.
No one expected that Bai Yan was so young, but his views on the entire battle situation and the deployment of troops for defense were terrifying enough.
It's not like the insight and talent that a young man can have.
"Bai Yan, immediately order people to rush back to Yangcheng. When the cavalry army arrives in the new city, you will personally lead the cavalry army and rush to the south bank of the Mishui River."
General Teng said.
"promise!"
Bai Yan handed over his hand and accepted the order!
Yao Jia stood next to General Teng, looking at the map, then raised his head and looked at Bai Yan blankly.
This was the first time he felt that this young man was no ordinary nobleman.
Recalling that he, Li Si and others had exchanged some words in private before, saying that the Bai family was a talented general.
But right now.
Not mentioning the fact that he had led an army of cavalry north to seize the city, just from what he said, he was sure that the young man was by no means as simple as a general.
When I return to Xianyang and inform the king, he will probably be surprised.
During the Warring States Period, the word for replying "yes" was "nuo". "Warring States Policy·Zhao Ce Four"
Confucius said: "Promise, I will serve as an official." ("The Analects of Confucius·Yang Huo")
Ximen Bao said: "Promise, let's wait for a while." ("Historical Records·Funny Biographies Supplement"
Many people say: "nuo" was used during the Spring and Autumn Period and the Warring States Period, which means "yes, obey orders". During the Qin Dynasty, the state of Qin used "he".
Some people also say that during the Warring States Period, Qin, Han, Zhao, and Yan used Nuo, while Chu and Wei used Hi.