One step, one move. Just after Qin Qigong left, Zhao Dangshi began to work on the second step of the plan in full swing.

is also the Qin family, Qin Jinxiao took the initiative to ask for help, and took the errand - to attack Rongmei Xuanfu Division.

Of course, just a feint.

The Shizhou Wei District is very small, and the territory between the various toasts is actually intertwined. Take Shizhou Health Station and Shi Nan Xuanfu Division as an example, the distance between the two is less than 100 miles, and it is not an exaggeration to say that it is morning and evening. Each region can maintain relatively independent units, relying more on rugged and difficult mountainous terrain.

Zhao Ying is close to Shi Nan, but in fact, it is not much away from Rongmei, and it is just a few passes.

Under the instruction of Zhao Dangshi, Qin Jinxiao led his troops and horses across the Qingjiang River and stationed near the two chiefs of Zhenyuan and Longfeng. These two places are too close to Shizhouwei, and the people and horses in them have already shrunk to Shinan.

Further, he entered the territory of Rongmei, with Qin Jinxiao such a nail wedged on the side of the couch, Zhao Dangshi did not believe that Rong Meibing could still be safe.

Sure enough, Zhao Ying's temporary adjustment caused Rong Meibing great discomfort. Although Rong Mei is strong, as I said before, the troops stationed abroad have not returned, and the 2,000 people who harassed and intercepted in the southwest of the Shizhou Guard Station are all the mobile forces that Tian Xuan can mobilize. Leaning on the deep mountains and old forests, even if Rongmei can be like Shi Nan, relying on the dense fortress to block the Zhao camp, but the more generous, the more self-cherished, Tian Xuan absolutely can't tolerate a thriving piece of his own land to suffer from military disasters, you know, once by the soldiers, the hard work of the previous generations may be ruined. Therefore, he was very cautious and informed the front-line soldiers and horses to move the defensive line to the east.

Thinking twice before doing things, human nature is a good thing. But on the battlefield, every movement and stillness, every foot and inch, it is possible to change the delicate balance, and Tian Xuan's bad is that he lacks actual combat experience.

It is true that he is old and spicy, and he acts calmly, and he has read more military books and war examples than all the people in Zhao Ying's camp combined, but war has always been practiced, and it is often easy to run counter to the actual situation.

Take the rush attack as an example, Tian Xuan has heard of, watched and even studied the typical battles since he was a child, not to mention dozens, there are always more than a dozen, and the more he watches, the more he thinks in his mind, that is, he thinks that the rush is the most effective, low-risk and high-return combat method. However, he ignored one point - these war examples are classics that have been tempered from ancient times to the present, and they are not a norm. In other words, in the number of Ganges sand battles, there are failures that far exceed these successful ones. Victorious battles will naturally be touted and promoted, and even deliberately embellished and fictionalized, but if we forget the defeats behind them that have long been annihilated and silenced, and have not been heard, it will cause fatal errors in judgment.

Rushing is the essence of surprising success, with big benefits and greater risks. The ancient attacks can be effective, firstly, it depends on the talents, organization and coordination ability of the generals, and secondly, it also depends to a large extent on luck. Moreover, the success rate of a strategic-level attack is often much lower than that of a tactical surprise attack. Because of the wide area, it is much more difficult to coordinate and unify the two aspects of time and space, not to mention how many unexpected situations there will be.

In essence, even if it was an ordinary soldier, in the Middle Ages, when the communication conditions were extremely rudimentary, it was a very technical test. For example, in the early Song Dynasty, the battle relied heavily on several soldiers and horses to reach the destination at the same time. In the Battle of Qigou Pass, the Song army was divided into three routes, two virtual and one real, but the Song Dynasty re-entered and won many battles, the progress was too fast, and when he reached Ulzhou, he could not continue to advance, so he could only retreat, and lost the role of attracting the Liao army; Cao Bin advanced into Zhuozhou too early, the depth of the grain route was too large, the grain transportation was not enough, and the Liao cavalry blocked the grain route, and finally suffered a great defeat; Pan Mei, the main force of the last road, was also affected by the incoordination of the first two roads, and it was inevitable to fail. Later, the Battle of Mancheng was organized, and several Song soldiers progressed just right, and they won the victory.

With the scale of a country, it is still difficult to guarantee the success rate of the army, and if you look back at the rush to achieve a jump in difficulty, the possibility of achieving it can also be imagined.

Zhao Dangshi has experienced a hundred battles, he has long been familiar with warfare, he used to use strange soldiers, but also used at the tactical level, and now the first time he was assigned to Xu Hui, although it is not far away, but according to the current level of organization and coordination of Zhao Ying, it is already powerless to control, if it were not for Xu Hui also has some ability, I think that the two sides are likely to be annihilated by the official army long ago.

Therefore, even if Tian Xuan was brave and unmoved, Zhao Dangshi would not easily let Qin Jinxiao carry out a raid mission of nearly 100 miles.

This point, Zhao Dangshi knows, Tian Xuan does not know, and the war situation has taken a turn for the better.

Rong Mei's soldiers only had 2,000 in the end, and it was inevitable that they would be overstretched to defend the southwest, so Qin Fu also sent hundreds of Shi Nan soldiers to cooperate with them to defend some mountain passes and valley passes. Tian Xuan was deeply afraid that Zhao Ying would enter the territory of Kou, so he quickly asked people to negotiate with Qin Fu, and handed over all the sections to the west to Shi Nanbing.

This is what Zhao Dangshi wants.

Qin Qigong did not slow down for half a minute, Huang returned to the city at night, the hour was not early, the husband beat the gongs and drums of the three watches, but Zhao Dangshi did not sleep, put on a short robe, and eagerly asked Qin Qigong about the results.

There is no suspense that Qin Fu can let Qin Qigong come back, but this matter is too important, and Zhao Dangshi only smiled with relief after confirming it with his own ears.

"Qin Fu was heartfelt to save his son and agreed to cooperate with the general." Qin Qigong made great contributions, and walked around the line of life and death, but looking at it face to face, except for a little wind and dust, there was no half of self-pride, "But I can only help each other secretly." ”

"I know."

Zhao Dangshi expressed his understanding. Qin Fu is not Qin Qixun after all, the cooperation with Zhao Ying is not out of his heart, he can agree to compromise, it is already helpless, the loyal road is not far away, it is impossible for him to give up his wealth for his son and openly stand on Zhao Ying's side.

In fact, there is another point that is not worthy of outsiders, that is, Qin Fu knows that he will win or lose here, and he has nothing to do with his weak self. Therefore, he would rather endure the temptation to favor Zhao Ying for a while, rather than Rong Mei to sit big and dominate the Shizhou Wei pattern for a long time.

Qin Qigong also brought one of Qin Fu's henchmen. Zhao Dangshi also met with him, and personally promised that after the matter was completed, Zhao Ying would immediately send him back to Qin Maoqi and would not step into Shi Nan. The henchman was resigned, and after confirming some matters, he went back that night to pass the word.

After the man left, Zhao Dangshi got up, held Qin Qigong's hand tightly and said: "The skill of the palm print, Zhao is unforgettable!" "Qin Qigong was in Zhonglu before the palm print of the Xuanfu Division.

Qin Qigong gently broke free of Zhao Dangshi's hand, and said with a shameful face: "It's no longer a palm print, a helpless person, wherever he can afford to be commanded and lifted." ”

"Commander" is the term used by Zhao Dangshi in the Zhao camp, and outsiders call Zhao Dangshi, generally saying "general" and the like, but he keeps learning the soldiers in the battalion, and deliberately mentions that he is "helpless", and the meaning of the question is self-evident.

Zhao Dangshi understood his concerns. Qin Jinxiao came to join Zhao Ying, he has the strength of soldiers and horses, needless to say, Zhao Dangshi will give him a considerable status. Although he is Qin Jinxiao's uncle, he also served in the department before, but in the final analysis, it is the eldest brother Qin Qixun who is loyal. He is only a few years older than his nephew, and it is not an exaggeration to say that the two of them grew up together, if there is a better opportunity, of course he will not be willing to succumb to Qin Jinxiao's subordinates. But he doesn't have the strength, and what he does in Zhonglu is also biased towards civilian work, if he wants to win a place in Zhao Ying, who speaks with his fists, it's not just talking.

It was he who decided to risk his life and win the favor of Zhao Dangshi with a big meeting gift. And his performance really moved Zhao Dangshi.

"Mr. Qin's words are wrong, the officials and soldiers are ruthless, how can I, Zhao Ying, be unrighteous? Regardless of this great achievement, Zhao has nothing to repay, which one of them is not bad for Mr. Xiang's contribution to the battle of the Seven Medicine Mountains in Japan, the battle outside the city of the guard, etc.? And intermittently in the enemy camp, disturb the enemy, and convey the news for our generation, and the credit is even greater! I have something to say, if there is no Mr., I Zhao Ying and Zhao Dangshi will not be able to go this far! ”

"It's all over-commanded." Qin Qigong was modest on his lips, but there was a look of pride on his face. Zhao Dangshi's words are not wrong, these things can be done, and they all have more or less his credit. If it's not his credit, he won't rob it, but if it's his credit, he won't give it away.

Wisdom, courage, experience, and a more stable and meticulous character, these advantages add up to solve a problem that Zhao Dangshi has been struggling with these days - the candidate for the staff officer has been settled.

As he was talking, there was a "squeak" sound on the side of the wall, and the cool breeze pushed the window in, and the face was cold. Zhao Dangshi seized the opportunity, shook his body, took off the white robe that was draped outside, and then ignored Qin Qigong's repeated excuses, and simply draped it on the other party.

"Commander, you are ......" Qin Qigong was surprised and moved.

For talents, Zhao Dangshi is very eager, even if the other party has decided to take refuge, he will not slack off, and the etiquette must be in place.

"Zhao Yingcaochuang, I, Zhao Dangshi, am also a poor melon egg, and the others can't be given to Mr., only a piece of sincerity is asked to accept by Mr." said solemnly, and bowed to Qin Qigong.

Qin Qigong originally hoped that Zhao Dangshi would take him in, and give him a position casually, as long as he didn't stay under the general manager, he never imagined that the other party's etiquette would be so thoughtful, and his words and deeds seemed to be sincere. Rao is a long-time experience, and at this time, he can't help but have a hot current in his chest.

"Mr. doesn't want to work hard for the dog court, I, Zhao Ying, greet him. Now there is an urgent shortage of people around me to join the army, and the vacant position is waiting for Mr., Mr. is wise and brave, broad and tolerant, and he should be the best candidate for this position! ”

Joining the army has been in the army since ancient times, and if you think about it, you will know the general responsibilities, and more importantly, you have a close relationship with Zhao Dangshi, and this is what Qin Qigong wants. He understands that for the current Zhao Ying, this joining the army is essentially a military advisor.

It is a clerical position, a useful place, and his status is also respected, Qin Qigong is not a hermit Confucian, he wants to do practical things, and he has ambitions to perform. Zhao Dangdan has provided far more than he expected, and if he pretends again, wouldn't he be ignorant? At that moment, Qin Qigong knelt on his knees, bowed his head and said: "All command the great grace, Qin Qigong will die and will not be rewarded." But do your best for the commander, and do your best! ”

Zhao Dangshi laughed loudly and helped him up.

Judging from the reactions of Qin Fu and Tian Xuan, the first and second steps as preliminary preparations were carried out very smoothly, and changes occurred later, according to the plan, Zhao Dangshi led the army out of the city the next night and surrendered to the southwest of the guard. There, Qin Fu had already made arrangements with his henchmen, and the passage was smooth.

Qin Fu did not break his promise, and the left and rear divisions of the middle camp passed the pass first, and then the front and right divisions also followed. This time, Zhao Dangshi had the heart to break the boat, he only let each soldier bring the necessary rations for two days, and the rest were all left in the guard post to be sealed. And Qin Jinxiaobu did not follow the army. Zhao Dangshi agreed with him that after attracting Rong Mei's soldiers, he would lead his troops to Qiyao Mountain, one could wait for the opportunity to go south to support, and the other could also contain Rong Mei Shinan.

After ensuring that all the soldiers and horses passed through the most dangerous and difficult sections, Zhao Dangshi sent Qin Maoqi back as agreed.

Shi Nan's vitality was greatly injured, and his role in the battle situation was insignificant, Qin Maoqi was talented, and it was difficult for a clever woman to cook without rice, so he couldn't pose any threat.

Zhao Dangshi is most worried about the situation in Xu Hui now.

It has been two days since the messenger came to report today, but Xu Hui did not send the messenger again, which is unreasonable. The worst guess is that Tang Ya's lawsuit has been broken; The best guess is that the stone soldiers surrounded the stockade very strongly.

Zhao Ying smuggled into the southwest, extremely secretive, and Qin Jinxiao bluffed in the north, not to mention Qin Liangyu, I am afraid that Tian Xuan now does not know that the opponent has slipped away from under his nose.

To get the first opportunity, we must make full use of it. Zhao Dangshi did not rush forward, but advanced to the Zhongxiao Pacification Division, this pacification division and the Jintong pacification division near Zuo were both attacked by Xu Hui before, and the soldiers and civilians were scattered, and there was no Shizhou soldier's eyes and ears. Wu Mingfeng took the initiative to ask Ying at this time, and was willing to take a hundred people to the Tangya area to investigate. Zhao Dangshi thought about it, but still agreed to him - this guy obviously intends to behave, so it's okay to try him for the time being. After a few words of private advice, Wu Mingfeng fled away at night.

At this time, the sky was getting brighter, and Zhao Dangshi was anxiously waiting for the news ahead in the ruined village. At the beginning of the day, a sentry cavalry reported: Tang Ya is in a lawsuit with a scuffle between the two sides of the foreign enemy and us, and the situation is unclear.

Zhao Dangshi stood up, Hou Dagui and others were also surprised when they heard it, Xu Hui, who has always been known for his composure, did not guard the good stockade, why did he go out to fight?