Chapter five hundred and seventeen overall situation and finality
Chapter 517: Overall situation and final outcome
Zhou Yafu thought hard and couldn't figure out who the big shot the military advisor was talking about was. ""
But before, Wang Xirang praised him too highly. If he couldn't explain why, wouldn't he be timid in front of his juniors?
After pondering for a while, Zhou Yafu touched his chin and pretended to be serious and said: "The secret must not be leaked!"
After that, Wang Xirang was stunned and rode away, regardless of what was happening behind him.
"Old guy!" Behind him, Wang Xirang, who had come to his senses, cursed angrily.
After scolding for a while, Wang Xirang then drove his horse forward.
However, when I raised my head, I suddenly saw a small black dot approaching quickly in the sky.
After gathering his gaze, he saw clearly that the little black dot was the flying eagle used by the army to send messages. Wang Xirang was stunned for a moment, and his heart sank slightly.
Haidongqing?
Is this a letter from Lao Zhan?
This raptor called Haidongqing is a unique communication tool specially approved by the military division for the Snow Wolf Brigade. It can fly high and far. It is also very fast and difficult to be captured. It is extremely safe.
Yesterday, I heard from the military advisor that Zhan Xiong and the others left the Heshuo area a month ago and are now estimated to have reached the frontier of the Turkic Royal Court.
Did something happen again?
Wang Xirang, who felt uneasy, turned his head and looked at Hou San, then quickly rode towards the front of the team.
After passing by, I found that Zhou Yafu was talking to the military advisor. Judging from Zhou Yafu's beaming expression, it shouldn't be a bad thing.
The two princes looked at each other and breathed a sigh of relief.
When Lu Heng saw the second general coming, he smiled slightly and waved, "You guys came just in time!"
With that said, Lu Heng handed the military report in his hand to Wang Xirang. The latest chapter of the Holy Church
Wang Xirang took it and took a quick look. After seeing a few lines in the military newspaper, his eyes widened and he asked in disbelief: "The Turkic Khan's Ketun is actually in Shuofang?"
"Let's take a look, let's take a look!" On the side, Hou San was also shocked when he heard the news. He quickly took the military report. After taking a look, he was equally surprised: "It's really awesome!"
Hou San was flipping through the military newspaper with excitement. After reading it for a while, he was suddenly shocked. He was as excited as if he had discovered a new world: "Tujue Ketun, then, isn't that... the concubine Xi who married the Turks two years ago?
?”
As soon as he said this, Ouyang Mochou, who was sitting quietly in the distance, suddenly changed his expression, and a look of shock flashed in his beautiful eyes. He turned his head and looked at Lu Heng intently.
On the side, Wang Xirang saw this, secretly stretched out his foot and kicked Hou San, and said through gritted teeth: "No one will think you are mute if you don't speak!"
Hou San suddenly understood when he saw Wang Xirang pouting and pointing at the military advisor with a solemn face and the military advisor's wife not far away.
After smiling awkwardly at Lu Heng, he lowered his head and stopped talking.
On the side, Zhou Yafu thought for a long time and frowned: "Since Turk Ketun knew that our Zhou army had set foot on the grassland, why didn't he leave as soon as possible instead of staying in Shuofang without moving?"
"Is it acting as bait? To lure us into taking the bait?" On the side, Hou San groped his chin and analyzed with a frown.
Lu Heng glanced at Ouyang Mochou and saw that she was still sitting there, motionless playing with the grass blades in her hands. He breathed a sigh of relief, turned his head, looked at Zhou Yafu and Hou San, and nodded slightly: "Yes.
This is possible. However, I think the greater possibility is that it was an unintentional move. They could not withdraw and could only stay in Shuofang! And the Turkic Royal Court took this opportunity to increase their troops and go south, opening up this huge encirclement.
."
An unintentional move?
General Yiqian thought for a long time, but still couldn't figure it out: "Please ask the military adviser to explain clearly!". ""
After Lu Heng thought about it, he asked Agui to spread out the map, pointed to the location of Shuofang City and said: "It's very simple. There are tens of thousands of King Huainan's horses blocking the road to the west, and to the south is our territory of the Great Zhou Dynasty. To the east, we
The 200,000-strong army is not a vegetarian. To the north, the current hussar general is like a crazy wolf, raging on the grassland. The safest place can only be this Shuofang!"
"Shuofang is the place we must take, and the Turks also understand this." Lu Heng looked calm and said in a deep voice: "They also understand that the princess cannot escape from Shuofang and returns to the royal court unharmed. In this case,
They simply let the princess stay in Shuofang and added a condiment to the tempting bait of Shuofang City to lure us into taking the bait!"
"Then, they sent an army of 300,000 people to move south, just in time to wipe out our Central Army at the foot of Shuofang City. What a vicious plan!" Wang Xirang's eyes flashed with anger, and he slapped his thigh and cursed.
"It's not just that!" Lu Heng glanced at General Zhong indifferently and continued: "They should know the strength of our army in the middle. They sent an army of 300,000 people south. If it is just for us 200,000 people, it is too much.
They think highly of us. Their ultimate goal should be to contain the hussar general in the north and make him return to defense. In this way, they can relieve the danger of the royal court. Then..."
Having said this, Lu Heng used the straw stick in his hand to draw a westward arrow on the map, pointing directly to the Huainan King's headquarters on the west side.
"You mean, their ultimate target is the prince?" Hou San's face was as black as carbon, and murderous intent flashed in his eyes.
"This is the first possibility!" Lu Heng nodded and said unhurriedly: "The second possibility is that if the Hussars General ignores the middle route army, then they should directly kill us. Then, they will send their troops
Go south, pass through Yanmen, and head straight towards Taiyuan and Tokyo!"
"Surround Wei and save Zhao!" Zhou Yafu's eyes lit up and he said in a deep voice.
"Yes, that's the truth. These are the two possibilities!" Lu Heng threw away the straw stick in his hand, patted the dust on his hands, and said with an indifferent expression: "These two possibilities, advance to attack, and retreat.
But it’s a clever plan!”
"Cunning rabbits have three caves. When did the Turks become so cunning?" Zhou Yafu frowned and glanced at the ultimate arrow drawn by the military counselor on the map. He was restless and cursed.
"Maybe there's someone who can give me some advice! Haha. Who knows!" Lu Heng was stunned for a moment and said with a smile.
However, even though he said so, Lu Heng was still surprised by his words.
Judging from previous war examples, the Turks' use of troops this time showed a completely different style from the past.
In the past, the Turks used their troops mainly with fierceness and a typical straight-forward style of fighting. But this time, there are endless tricks and clever strategies. Could it be that there is really an expert who can give guidance?
"What should we do?" Wang Xirang is most concerned about what to do with his own army now. The Turkic army of 300,000 will be able to reach Shuofang in eight days at most. By then, the Central Route Army alone will not be able to resist the 300,000.
Turkic cavalry.
"How about letting the hussar general return to defense? Or make a strategic feint to attract the attention of the Turks?" Qin Shihu, who had been silent for a while, hesitated and asked tentatively.
"It's not necessary!" Lu Heng shook his head and waved his hands: "If Wang Gongye's army is allowed to return to defense, it will just fall into the Turks' plan. At that time, the Turks will wipe out the 100,000-strong Huainan King's army at the expense of Shuofang. At this price, we
Can not afford!"
"What do you mean, Military Advisor Yi?" Wang Xirang turned around and looked at Lu Heng worriedly.
"We will handle it ourselves!" Lu Heng stretched out his finger, tapped Shuofang's position on the map, and said in a deep voice: "We, the Central Route Army, will fight this battle ourselves."
"What if we are trapped under Shuofang City and wait for the 300,000 Turkic cavalry to arrive, wouldn't we be in a desperate situation?" Wang Xirang asked anxiously.
"So, we must capture Shuofang within seven days!" Lu Heng saw Wang Xirang's worried look and did not take it seriously at all. Instead, he smiled and said: "As long as we capture Shuofang, with the help of Shuofang's city defense, we can withstand three
Attack by an army of 100,000! If God helps, maybe there will be an unexpected surprise!"
Seeing Wang Xirang and other generals, they still looked worried. Lu Heng smiled slightly, knowing that they were worried about the difficulty of attacking the city. He stretched out his hand and put it on Wang Xirang's shoulder, and said lightly: "Don't worry, I guess tomorrow, His Highness, the Crown Prince will
Thirty cannons can be delivered with personal escort! In addition to the more than twenty cannons originally in the army, don't tell me, even fifty cannons can't attack Shuofang!"
"Really?" Wang Xirang's eyes lit up, he stood up and asked in disbelief.
Just now, he was still worried that Shuofang City's defense was strong. It would be extremely difficult and even impossible to attack the city simply by relying on it. But unexpectedly, the military advisor had already thought of this and directly transferred thirty artillery pieces from the rear.
With such magical weapons, not to mention Shuofang, even Yinshan can be leveled.
The other generals breathed a sigh of relief after hearing the news. However, when they saw that the military advisor had handed over the command of the siege to Wang Xirang, they all became jealous and jealous.
Lu Heng laughed loudly and nodded: "Of course it's true!"
After seeing the generals' frowns and relaxed expressions, Lu Heng also relaxed.
After glancing at the fast-moving army beside him, Lu Heng was moved. After thinking about it, he asked Zhou Yafu: "By the way, where is Chu Xuliang now?"
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At the foot of Yinshan Mountain, the wilderness is vast and the sky is high and the sky is high.
In the blue sky, a few white clouds float, casting shadows on the vast grassland. The dazzling sunlight shines on the grassland. Together with the shadows cast by the white clouds, they form patterns of clear light and dark.
The vast grassland, embellished by this mottled light and shadow, is like a majestic and magnificent picture.
Coming out of the mountain pass, His Royal Highness the Prince, unshaven and extremely embarrassed, was dressed in extremely tattered linen, just like a refugee fleeing famine. His eyes were blank and his mouth was wide open, looking at the vast grassland in front of him.
Looking at the scenery, he murmured in surprise: "Niang Xipi, this is the grassland!"
The linen clothes on his body were torn by rocks and branches and turned into a curtain. They were whirring and shaking in the strong cold wind. It was extremely windy.
Behind them, thousands of disheveled Zhou soldiers had the same expression, gaping at the spectacular scenery in front of them. They looked like country bumpkins entering the capital.