It was just a matter of luck that Xin Yantuliang was successful in the battle. Xin Yantuliang was not a mediocre person. He was overjoyed to achieve such a result in this battle. After it was discovered that Xin Yan's army had retreated thirty miles, King Fan ordered
The whole army celebrated.
The first step of the plan was successfully completed. He Ran summoned Dongfang Ao and warned him again and ordered him to lead the 9,000 soldiers under Si Bu Zhang to immediately set off for Fishing Bend.
One day later, King Fan came to He Ran's camp and told him to report back to He Ran that Xin Yan's army had retreated fifty miles.
He Ran said happily: "This is the result of Sibu's harassment. The news of the harassment in the rear must have reached Xin Yan, and Xin Yan and Shunsheng became suspicious."
King Fan agreed: "Well, he is afraid that if he gets entangled with us, he will be attacked on both sides, so he wants to distance himself from us and put the army in a safe place first. He should have sent people to question us."
He Ran said with a bad smile: "He doesn't have five or six days to figure things out."
King Fan smiled even more happily, "With his suspicious temperament, he will never believe Yedu's excuse easily. When it is confirmed, I am afraid that ten or eight days will have passed. Adal will have rushed here long ago."
He Ran shook his head lightly and said: "It won't take that long. Xin Yan knows that Yedu is attacking Xiangguo. As long as it is proven that Yedu's troops have not withdrawn, the doubts will naturally be lifted. If he really made an agreement with Dongxing
If we join forces to attack, I think he will quickly lead his troops to take a detour, because it is time for the eastbound to take action now, and Xin Yan cannot let us divide our troops to attack the eastbound, he will tightly entangle us."
King Fan nodded and said, "What you said makes sense."
"There should be news from Adal. If there is no trace of the eastbound army again... then maybe I am worrying too much. Perhaps as you expected, the eastbound army is timid and cowardly, and they just want to protect themselves and they have indeed migrated.
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King Fan smiled and said: "Whether Dongxing Tuo Zimang comes or not, you are still right to be cautious. I was very sure that Dongxing would not have an affair with Xin Yantu Liang, but after listening to your analysis, I thought it was better to be cautious.
It's a good idea. You sent Sibu Tailang to set up a suspicious formation. The time gained can be used to guard against Tuo Zimang heading east. No matter what, Adal's 10,000 horses can get back in time.
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He Ran looked at him and said: "Do you have so much confidence in Adal? He only has 10,000 horses, and there are more than 20,000 for the eastbound trip. It's easy to say that the ambush was successful. Killing him by catching him off guard 10,000 people can kill more than 20,000 people."
Kill and annihilate the whole army, but what if he notices it in advance? It’s good that Adal can block the eastward movement in a frontal battle."
King Fan said confidently: "You don't have to worry about this. I gave Adal the most elite soldiers and horses in order to make the war over there a quick one. If you are too timid to go east, if you really notice that we will be on guard against him."
He will probably turn around and run away soon."
"If this is the case, there is nothing to worry about. Dongfang Ao has taken 10,000 troops. Let's bluff and keep the current camp size unchanged. After three days, we will shrink the camp and hide some of the troops in secret places in the mountains for Xin Yan.
There is an illusion that we are dividing our troops to resist the eastward march. In this way, after he confirms the news from Yedu, he will start to act impatiently, most likely to launch a fierce attack on our side. We will pull out the hidden troops and horses, and when he sees
If a strong attack fails, he should take a detour to attract us to attack. Perhaps he doesn't even care about setting up an ambush on the road and just wants to bypass the mountains as soon as possible and force us to fight with them, so as to coordinate the eastbound troops. The faster he marches, the more opportunities Sibu and Dongfang Ao will have.
big."
"Haha, that's right. Let's give up our plan in advance to spread the news to the enemy that Tuozimang was defeated in the eastbound direction."
He Ran smiled and waved his hands and said: "Yes, we must not say this. Instead, we will spread the news that we are panicked by the eastbound raid."
King Fan was in a good mood and sighed: "I feel more at ease with your advice. This battle was really enjoyable. Originally, Xin Yan had the upper hand. I fought with the intention of fighting to the death, but now
But I feel that the advantage is all on our side, Xin Yan has become a wild bull at the mercy of our tricks, no wonder people call you a magical strategist, hahaha, with a brother like you, I, Hange, have nothing to be afraid of!"
"Brother praises me too much. I just hope that in the future I don't always think about using wine to wash away my little brother's belly. This little brother of Prairie Spirits is really scared."
King Fan glared and said: "This is non-negotiable. I have to see you drunk and unconscious. I will spare you a few days. Once you defeat Xin Yantuliang, you will not be able to escape this drunkenness no matter what."
Seeing He Ran's grin, King Fan burst into laughter.
King Fan's good mood did not last long. In the evening, news came from Adal that Tuozi Mango from the east had really arrived. However, not only did he not fall into the trap, but he set an ambush while pretending to escape, killing Adal's thousand people.
The vanguard battalion was almost completely wiped out.
After informing He Ran, King Fan said in annoyance: "I really underestimated this eastbound lump. This old sheep has turned into an old fox. I really don't see that he still has this ability. Fortunately, Adal is cautious. If it were me, I might
The entire army was wiped out."
He Ran frowned slightly and asked, "Where did Adal retreat to?"
"He has not retreated. He has set up camp a hundred miles east of Geqiong City to confront him. I'm afraid he won't be able to come."
He Ran looked at the position he pointed on the geographical map, swayed slightly and began to calculate, and after a while he said: "If Sibu and Dongfang Ao succeed in ambush, and we are just chasing and killing the fleeing soldiers,
Our strength is sufficient without the ten thousand people like Adal, but if the ambush fails and it turns into a situation of attack from both front and back..." At this point, he shook his head slightly, "Then it depends on whether Sibu and the others are well hidden.
Well, if a surprise attack from behind can have a surprise effect, we have enough troops, but if Xin Yan notices them and makes preparations in advance, then this battle will be a head-to-head fight."
"Including thousands of Zhao troops, Xin Yan only has 80,000 troops. We have nearly 60,000. We won't necessarily lose in a fight." King Fan encouraged He Ran.
He Ran said solemnly: "Although my ten thousand troops can be regarded as elite soldiers in the Central Plains, they are still inferior to the Fan people in fighting this kind of battle. Besides, if we fight like this, both sides will lose. No matter we win or lose, it will be detrimental to us."
, Not to mention this, what I am most worried about is heading east to divide the troops here. If Adal divides his troops to block the attack, he may fall into the trap. If Adal does not move, then the troops will rush here to help Xin Yan. "
"Then what should Adal do? This old guy from Dongxing wouldn't be so bold, right?" King Fan felt uneasy after hearing what he said.
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