"Your Majesty, I have also begun to think about this issue in the past year. At that time, Commander Meng was famous for his defense. Therefore, I and many generals in the court, including General Gundam, General Zhang Jue and others, all the way to the ordinary people at the bottom When the soldiers heard that the Mongolian army was invading, the first thing they thought of was to rely on the city and the stronghold to fight a defensive war. Over time, a kind of vulnerability to the enemy was formed in the hearts of the soldiers. As His Majesty said, when encountering a narrow road, the brave will win. And The courage of our army is gradually disappearing in the passive defense. In order to change this situation, since the beginning of the year, I have specially selected a number of young soldiers from the army who are courageous, skilled in martial arts, and have a deep hatred for the Mongols to form a force. The special force, numbering about a thousand, was led by Commander Jiang Cai. In addition to basic training items, they trained more on offensive content such as sieges and field confrontations. Three months later. The minister asked them to go north to attack the Mongolian army. After repeated defeats, this army now dares to confront a comparable number of Mongolian cavalry even in the wild. The winning rate exceeds 70%. What they like to say now is The Mongolian Cavalry is nothing more than that. Therefore, I believe that the soldiers of our dynasty must improve their psychological quality, that is, their courage, while training the entire army. And using offense instead of defense is a feasible training method. In this way, Cultivate the inner strength of the soldiers little by little. Otherwise, blind defense will only slowly drain the last bit of self-confidence in the hearts of the soldiers."
"Replace defense with offense." I stretched out my fingers and tapped on the table. "It's a good idea."
According to my plan, in the decisive battle with Mongolia, the Battle of Xiangyang will be the stalemate stage. Then I will counterattack the Central Plains with all my strength. If our army can only defend and counterattack, if it encounters the Mongolian army during the counterattack, it will be slightly defensive. Perhaps our army will no longer take the initiative. This is similar to some football teams in later generations. They can only defend and counterattack. Once the opponent also defends, they will not play.
Lu Xiufu said: "Your Majesty, I think Master Li's method can be promoted throughout the army. Since Ah Shu can harass us in Luzhou, shouldn't our army be able to harass them?"
I smiled: "Of course. Xiangfu's method is feasible. Let some soldiers serve as role models to educate other soldiers through their personal experiences. The Mongolian cavalry is nothing more than that. Jun Shi, when notifying Ouyang Jianqing to set off, also included this point Write it down and tell it to Gundam. The two generals Zhang Jue will execute it immediately."
"Yes, Your Majesty."
"Of course, each place has to adapt to local conditions. The north of Huainan East Road is crisscrossed by waterways. Our army only needs to make good use of this terrain to maximize its strengths and avoid weaknesses. This makes it difficult for the Mongolian cavalry to scale up. There are many mountains in central Sichuan. Our army can take advantage of the mountains. This prevents the Mongolian cavalry from taking advantage of its fast mobility. Let them try to attack proactively in small groups. They can even move forward in depth and fight guerrillas in the mountains. As for the outskirts of Xiangyang, it is suitable for the Mongolian cavalry to run. But we have to find another way. .The terrain in each theater is different. The Yangzhou Army’s model must not be copied.”
Li Tingzhi said: "What your Majesty said is absolutely true. There are many mountains in the middle of Sichuan. Our army's small teams appear and disappear from the east or west. Mobile attacks will definitely make the Mongols exhausted. They don't know where our army is coming from."
"Well, I have a sixteen-character secret here. It can be used as a guideline when the enemy is strong and we are weak. Remember, when the enemy advances, I retreat. When the enemy is stationed, I harass. When the enemy is tired, I attack. When the enemy retreats, I pursue."
Li Tingzhi repeated it silently and suddenly praised: "Your Majesty, what a sixteen-character secret. It can definitely compete with Sun Wu's art of war."
The "Sixteen-Character Jue" encapsulates the basic principles of the Red Army's anti-"encirclement and suppression" operations. It covers the two stages of strategic defense and strategic attack. Strategic defense also includes the two stages of strategic retreat and strategic counter-offensive. Its basic spirit
Yes. It comes from the basic characteristics of the enemy being big and we being small, the enemy being strong and we being weak.
Development. Taking advantage of the favorable situation created by the base area, using troops flexibly and changing tactics. Seeking advantages and avoiding disadvantages, exploiting strengths and attacking weaknesses. Strive to preserve and develop oneself in the war. It is a way to win the battle with more and eliminate the enemy. Gradually
Change the situation where the enemy is strong and we are weak, and win the war.
This is a typical strategic secret based on reality. It is also the essence of guerrilla warfare. It is indeed no less than the ancient art of war.
I described the essence of the Sixteen-Character Jue in detail. Then I added: "The main force of our army is city defense. However, we can organize small teams in each theater to harass the enemy in a guerrilla way. Where conditions permit, we can even
Go deep behind enemy lines and establish a base behind enemy lines."
Frontal obstruction coupled with harassment was the tactics used by our army during the Anti-Japanese War.
After Quan Jiu accidentally mentioned whether he could recapture Nongfu, I was thinking that if he could be recaptured, I would let him establish a guerrilla base in the mountains at the junction of the three places. Make use of his local connections and complex
The terrain has created a potential force that cannot be ignored.
"The base." Li Tingzhi and others said without knowing why.
"Exactly." I pointed to the map again. "Xiangfu, Junshi, come and see. To the north of Yangzhou is Jingdong East Road (today's Shandong) where I used to go. There is a large mountainous area here called Mengshan. If there is a small team
Go deep into the mountains, right?
It's easy to hide. To put it simply, what I mean is to send a small group of troops to the Mengshan Mountains. You can be bandits or bandits. The premise is that you are not allowed to harass civilians. If you are Mongolians, how should you exterminate them?
Of."
Lu Xiufu thought for a while and said: "It's really difficult. Just imagine. This team uses His Majesty's sixteen-character secret. It appears and disappears in the vast mountains. The number of Mongolian troops is too small. The place is too big. They will start to disperse as soon as they are dispersed.
It will not work. If a large army surrounds the mountain, the military resources consumed are not cost-effective. Moreover, the mountain is complex. Even if there are tens of thousands of troops, it may not be possible to capture the small team members. It will be difficult."
"That's right. It is to use this terrain to gradually start to take root and sprout. And establish a base area within the enemy that is under the control of our court. Most of the local people are our Han people. Although they were successively ruled by the Jin Kingdom and the Mongolia
It has been hundreds of years, but most of them still care about our country. As long as our country can give them hope, they are likely to be able to help our army. If it can
In order to win the support of the local people, this base area will be firmly formed and gradually grow. One day when our army goes to the Northern Expedition to the Central Plains, these base areas will spring up like mushrooms after rain to respond and cooperate with the arrival of our army. Of course, among them.
The difficulty is also quite high, but it is not impossible. Although the conditions in the mountains are difficult, bandits and bandits can hide and survive. Not to mention the heroes of our court."
Lu Xiufu said: "Your Majesty, does this base area have the same nature as Longya's intelligence department that is about to go north?"
"It's not exactly the same." I explained. "The base area I am talking about refers to the center of military command. It is mainly based on military armed forces. This is different from the purpose of the Intelligence Department. I have said before. Stars
A fire can start a prairie fire. If a spark like this is established within the enemy, when there are enough and when the scale is large, it will start a prairie fire across the entire north."
Li Tingzhi lowered his head and thought for a long time and said: "Your Majesty's intention is really unbelievable. A divine man. A divine man."
I knew that Li Tingzhi had a lot of military experience. When I said one, he could think of two and three. I motioned him to sit down and asked, "Xiangfu, do you think it is feasible?"
Li Tingzhi said excitedly: "It's feasible. Of course it's feasible. I will start selecting candidates immediately after I return. I will try to form a capable team in a short period of time to penetrate directly into the enemy's interior and light a small fire first."
I praised: "Xiangfu, this matter needs to be considered carefully. After all, it is a very difficult matter. I have a few suggestions. Please listen carefully. The first is to let the team members have rich mountain combat experience and life experience.
First, you must survive; second, you must fully understand my sixteen-character formula. Only by preserving yourself can you develop.
The third is to be completely close to the local people. Only with the support of the local people can the base area be full of vitality. This is especially important; the fourth is to have long-term and lasting mental preparation. It is necessary to make the team members tenacious.
You must have perseverance and perseverance. You must also be able to understand the meaning of this trip and have the courage to overcome difficulties.”
"Yes. I will digest your Majesty's intention carefully."
Wen Tianxiang also said: "The third point your Majesty said is indeed important. Water can carry a boat. If it can be supported by water, the boat will be easier to sail."
"Well, Song Rui is right. Junshi's intelligence department has many contact points in the north. Although it cannot involve the Mongolian military department, there is no problem as a contact point. It can be used as a base between our DPRK and the future.
contact person."
Lu Xiufu said: "Yes, Your Majesty. This is no problem."
I nodded and said to Yuan Ji: "By the way, sir, does the Longya Security Department have sufficient personnel?"
"Back to Your Majesty. There is no specific mission yet. So we have enough manpower for the time being."
"Okay, sir. Select some people with strong ideas and strong wills to train individually. In addition to having extraordinary martial arts skills, you must also learn the pigeon code. When the time is right, I plan to let these people join each war zone.
Sent to the team in the north to facilitate communication with the Dragon Tooth Intelligence Department at that time."
Yuan Ji said: "Yes, Your Majesty. I accept the decree."
"Xiangfu, you should think carefully about the base area after you go back. Once you have thought about it, send me a letter immediately. I will arrange for people from Longya to help you go north. Also, you can arrange marching counselors or good writers in the army.
The pen writers promoted the heroic deeds of these warriors and publicized them widely, striving to let all soldiers know about them. The so-called Mongolian cavalry is nothing more than that."
Li Tingzhi did not understand: "Advocate. Propaganda."
I said "En" and said, "It's exactly the Song Dynasty Royal Newspaper that I recently organized. Does Xiangfu know about it?"
"Return to your majesty. I know. I have already seen it just now."
"Okay. I will send people to the front line to collect heroic stories of frontline soldiers and publish them in newspapers to inspire the fighting spirit of our people and improve the morale of our soldiers."
Li Tingzhi said: "Yes, Your Majesty. I will handle it in accordance with the order."
I warned: "Xiangfu, don't underestimate the power of propaganda. This is also a battle without gunpowder. Its effect will not be less than winning a battle. Junshi, please talk to Xiangfu about the propaganda." explain."
"Yes, Your Majesty."
I looked at Li Tingzhi and said with satisfaction: "Well, the war in Luzhou has not ended yet, so I won't keep you much longer. Xiangfu, rest for one night and return to Yangzhou immediately. Always pay attention to the movements of the Mongols."
Li Tingzhi stood up and said: "Your Majesty, I will rush back to Yangzhou tonight."
"Ah, okay. Things are tight during the war. It's just, thank you for your hard work." I suddenly felt a little moved. It's my luck to have such a general, and it's also my luck to the people. But I also know that it's not the case now. When I was being pretentious, I stood up, picked up the teacup on the table and said, "Xiangfu, I will use tea instead of wine to see you off. When I go straight to Huanglong one day, I will get drunk with you again." On the northern grasslands."
Li Tingzhi's eyes were slightly moist. He also picked up the tea cup and said excitedly: "Your Majesty, I look forward to that day coming soon."
"Yes. I will definitely do it. Mr. Song Rui and Junshi, you guys should come together and have a drink to celebrate Xiangfu's success."
It seems a little inexplicably tragic.
I suddenly remembered a movie episode. Send off comrades in arms. Set out on the journey. Comrades in arms, comrades in arms. Dear brothers. When the spring breeze brings good news, we will meet again. Meet again.