Chapter 486: The Battle of Pingjin

In the big tent of the Chinese army, King Liang was in the handsome position, and his face was slightly displeased:

"Lord Cai, it was you who said that you were going to fight a decisive battle before, and now it is you who don't let this king fight a decisive battle, what do you mean?"

Cai Yan said: "Your Majesty, at this time and at that time, Jinling has not been decided before, if there is a decisive battle, we can get the support of the counties, and the rear of the King of Qin will be chaotic, but now, the Qin army has stabilized, and it is really inappropriate to fight a decisive battle." ”

It's like when people aren't ready, you don't fight, and now when everyone is ready, you have to fight again.

But King Liang didn't care about these, he said: "In those small counties, how many officers and soldiers can there be, what role can they play in the overall situation, before the two sides were equal in strength, in terms of the combat strength of the Qin army, this king had to have some concerns, now, our army is 500,000 people, nearly twice as much as the enemy, and the natural victory is in hand!" ”

"A big battle, why is the king always entangled in the problem of troops." Cai Yan said hurriedly.

"If you have an advantage in troops, you naturally have a better chance of winning, isn't it?" King Liang asked rhetorically.

"But in Weichen's view, the number of troops is not the key to victory or defeat, the timing is the most important, internal instability is more serious than external problems!"

Cai Yan explained: "For example, if there is a decisive battle before, for various reasons, the enemy and us will have half of the victory and defeat, and once our army wins, the king of Qin will have to retreat to the country. But now, the victory and defeat are still half apart, and even if the Qin army is defeated, there is no need to withdraw to the country. Therefore, the minister thought that the time for the decisive battle had passed, and he should find another tactic. ”

"It's ridiculous! When the strength of the two sides was equal, Lord Cai said that the victory and defeat were half and half, and now that the king has increased his troops by 200,000, how can he talk about the same day! "Liang Wang said.

As he spoke, seeing Cai Yan's anxious expression, he said impatiently: "You say, if you don't fight a decisive battle, what should you do?" ”

Cai Yan hurriedly said: "We should adopt the strategy of exhausting Qin, use the current superior forces, expand the battle line, and at the same time use diplomatic means to win the participation of Wu Chu and other countries." ”

"Is this still necessary?" King Liang asked rhetorically, the arrival of the 200,000 army would naturally change his mentality.

At this time, the strategist Wang Meng also stood up and said with a slight smile: "Why should Lord Cai grow the ambition of others, to look at it from below, 500,000 against 300,000, it can be destroyed, it is the best time for the decisive battle, if it is postponed again, I don't know when I will be able to repel the Qin army." ”

He always disagreed with Cai Yan, and when the latter saw this, he was about to argue, but King Liang had already raised his hand: "Okay, there is no need to discuss this matter anymore, the widow has made a decision, three days later, Pingjin Plain, and King Qin will have a showdown!" ”

"The ministers obeyed—" The generals clenched their fists.

Cai Yan moved the corners of his mouth, and wanted to say something, but he couldn't speak, so he could only sigh secretly.

On the other side, outside the Jinling County Guard.

Xu Rong was pulling Jia You and sneakily came to a no-man's land.

"Oops, what's wrong?" Jia You twisted his arm.

Before speaking, Xu Rong looked left and right, and then said, "Sir, is this surrender to King Qin reliable?" I've heard that there are 500,000 on the Liang Army's side! ”

He was sneaking around and dragging himself, and it turned out that it was because of this.

"What do you think?" Jia You deliberately asked rhetorically.

Xu Rong swallowed his saliva: "Otherwise, ...... Surrender to the Liang King? ”

Now, how can he be a little loyal to Xiao Yuan, as long as there is an official to do, who surrenders is not a vote, in his opinion, the power of the Liang army is undoubtedly greater, and it is natural for him to have this kind of thought, which is human nature.

Jia You smiled when he heard this, and said, "Does the general want to make meritorious contributions?" ”

"Of course!" Xu Rong returned without hesitation.

"If you want to make contributions, don't look ahead and backward, this is a big taboo." Jia You said: "I said earlier, this is the only chance for the general, and it is also the only chance for the Montenegrin army, as long as the general dares to fight, after the war, he will definitely go further!" ”

"Sir, is this true!?" Xu Rong asked in a condensed voice.

"If you want to make a contribution, you have to let the king see what you are capable of!" Jia You said: "And the general should take a long-term view, the duel between the two armies is not something that can be won by whoever has more troops!" ”

After Xu Rong listened, a fine light flashed in his eyes, he is a very utilitarian person, to put it bluntly, even if he is given an official, he dares to work hard!

Jia You glanced at him again: "It's time for the general to go back to Montenegro to prepare for war." ”

"Good!" Xu Rong stopped talking nonsense.

At this moment, a soldier also hurriedly walked out of the county government, then searched left and right, and shouted after seeing Jia You: "Mr. Jia You, the king is invited." ”

"Okay, I got it." Jia You answered, and then turned around and went back to the county mansion.

In the hall, Xiao Yuan was gathering all the generals to discuss the troops and make pre-war plans for the decisive battle.

When Jia You came, Zhao Mu was talking about something, Xiao Yuan first gestured to Jia You, and then retracted his gaze and said, "General Zhao continued." ”

"Yes." Zhao Mu said: "The individual combat ability of the Liang army is not weak, especially their horse chariots, which pose a greater threat to our infantry army. ”

"According to the characteristics of their previous operations, the soldiers are fierce, the counterattack is very strong, the shortcomings are the shortcomings, and the formation is easy to mess."

"In that case, what if there is a battle?" Xiao Yuan asked.

"General Xue Wu commanded the army, the art of war is quite strategic, and our army is slightly weaker, if you are not careful, it is easy to be wrapped dumplings, therefore, the last general is not recommended to fight." Zhao Mu said truthfully.

"En......" Xiao Yuan groaned, just now, Zhao Mu had already analyzed the strengths and weaknesses of the Liang army in detail, and some research on combat methods.

He was thinking about how to fight the Liang army.

The generals also thought deeply.

Jia You looked left and right, and then arched his hand and said: "I have always heard that the Qin army's arrow array is unique in the world, why don't you take this to the extreme." ”

"Oh? Do you have any suggestions? Xiao Yuan hurriedly asked.

"Drag out the time, before the decisive battle, the king will try to delay the time with the king of Liang."

Jia You said: "General Zhao Mu has already analyzed that the formation of the Liang army is disorderly, and the swiftness of the Xirong war horse can be used to attack the left and right wings before the decisive battle, and impact their front rows. ”

"At the same time, the Montenegrin Army's operation, if successful, will also be an absolute blow to the morale of the Liang Army."

After Xiao Yuan listened, he subconsciously glanced at the generals.

Zhao Mu said: "If the cavalry can spare the left and right wings, it should be the best policy, but will the Liang army give us this opportunity?" ”

"So you need the king to drag on and do everything you can to attract the attention of the Liang King." Jia Youdao.

"The so-called soldiers are not tired of deceit, as long as this decisive battle can be won, what does it matter if the king puts down some of his posture in words?"

When Xiao Yuan heard this, his expression was straight: "Okay!" As Mr. said! ”