Chapter 360: Plan and then Act
Hearing Shao Zisong's words, Deng Qiang and Liang Cheng couldn't help but be stunned for a moment, and then asked, "What do you mean?" "Think about it! If Luguan does not go through the straight road, but goes directly along the Weishui River, then it is only a few dozen miles away is the grassland. We took the army from the north and made a detour to the grassland, and the road was opened. At this time, let's go west again, to the north of Xiaoguan, just like this time against the 5,000 Huns, we will also concoct the same method, and General Li will defeat the 15,000 Huns. Although it is not said that all of them are wiped out like here, at least the siege of Xiao Pass can be solved! Shao Zisong hurriedly said.
For this proposal, Deng Qiang and Liang Cheng couldn't help but think about it.
Logically speaking, this is a very good solution. After all, if you go around from the north and go to the grassland, it is much faster than after returning to Yan'an County first, then turning west to drive to Maling, and then going north to Xiaoguan.
Of course, both of them are the same to support Li Erhei's side! It's just that if you enter Xiaoguan from the south, it will only be a simple increase in troops, and if you bypass from the north and go behind the enemy, you are very likely to get a lot of results.
For soldiers, it is impossible to consider only one aspect when fighting a war! All aspects need to be taken into account, and it is best to be able to achieve maximum results.
"It's doable, but I still have two questions!" After thinking for a while, Deng Qiang said.
"Oh? Which two questions!? Shao Zisong wondered.
"First, Liu Weichen and a small number of Huns fled! So, will Liu Yantou's side get the news first, so that he will be on guard against us first, or will he simply withdraw his troops! Of course, if the other side directly withdraws its troops, it will be a good thing! The second question is that Liu Yantou's side is not the same as Liu Xibe's prayer here, after all, there are 15,000 people over there, which far exceeds us, if you want to ambush like before, I'm afraid it won't work! Deng Qiang glanced at the two of them and said slowly.
"Yes, if these two problems cannot be solved, this plan is indeed a bit difficult to implement. In addition, if we happen to run into the retreat of the army led by Liu Yantou when we move westward, I am afraid it will not be a good thing! I think that in the case of the other party's unfavorable attack and retreat, I am afraid that we will not let go of our way! Liang Cheng listened, thought about it for a while, and added.
No one will let go of the fighter plane in front of them, but many people are planted in the confusion of whether this is a real fighter or a fake fighter.
The difference between a good general and a mediocre is here, a good general can distinguish between the true and the false, and know what the real purpose of the enemy's actions is, while the mediocre only sees the surface.
"These are really two problems. However, I don't think Liu Yantou should get the news in advance! Don't forget, Liu Weichen and the others are at odds with Liu Yantou. This time, Liu Xi did not pray that they were almost wiped out, if Liu Weichen really went to Xiao Guan to report the news, I was afraid that Liu Yantou would just cut him off! Liu Weichen is not so stupid, judging from the confrontation these days, this person can be described as very cunning! Hearing the words of the two, Shao Zisong nodded, and then said.
Although the Huashan Army did not say that it was particularly aware of the situation of the Xiongnu departments, at least many things had been inquired. Especially for the situation of these Hun leaders, the staff division had already figured out before the war.
After all, with the first few months of preparation, it is impossible for the staff to do nothing. In that case, it is estimated that Li Xin will have to remove this department. Therefore, Liu Xibei prayed for the contradiction between them and Liu Yantou, and Shao Zisong also understood these generals.
"Think about it, too! In order to save his life, Liu Weichen will inevitably hide this news. Because only in this way will Liu Yantou be like them, and return without any credit, and there will be no excuse to go to him for trouble at that time. For this analysis, Deng Qiang and Liang Cheng also agree with it.
"Now the remaining problem is how to resist Liu Yantou. Xiaoguan is located at the confluence of the east and west sources of muddy water, and these two rivers are the way to the north and south. Among them, the Xiyuan road is wider and easier to walk. The eastern source is undulating, dense with mountains and forests, and the river is relatively rugged, so there is no problem for a few people to travel, and it will be a little difficult for a large group of people to pass through it. The first problem is solved, and the second problem becomes a trouble, Shao Zisong couldn't help frowning when he talked about this.
"Hehe, you're thinking about this problem! If you think about it, the purpose of our visit is to break the siege of Xiaoguan, and at the same time, to kill and injure the enemy as much as possible. As long as this goal is achieved, it does not matter what means are used. The road is difficult, so let's not go south! Hearing his words, Deng Qiang suddenly laughed and said.
"Oh? You've got a plan!? Seeing him say this, Shao Zisong couldn't help but be surprised.
"Exactly, think about it, if we clash head-on with the Hun army, I'm afraid we won't be their opponents. After all, we have too few troops. But if we ambush at the entrance of the road into the grassland, because it is close to the grassland, and when the Huns get there, they will inevitably relax their vigilance in their hearts. Deng Qiang nodded, and then analyzed.
Speaking of which, Shao Zisong and Liang Cheng both understood.
"Wonderful, really wonderful! Yes, if the Huns retreated north in a panic and saw the familiar grassland scenery outside the mountains, they would definitely think that they were safe, so they relaxed their guard. At this time, if we take the opportunity to kill the general, the other party will definitely be caught off guard! We don't want much success, as long as we can kill and wound some of the enemy troops and make them retreat! Liang Cheng stroked his palms and smiled.
"Indeed, it's a really good idea! The only thing to pay attention to is how to get those Huns to send them to the door themselves! However, this is also easy, within this Luguan, there are many Hu people in various places, and the Huns are not uncommon. If you let a trustworthy person pretend to be a messenger and go to Liu Yantou's account to report the news, it will be said that Liu Xibeqi and others have reached an alliance with our Huashan Army and have led the army back to take his leader's position, but I am afraid that Liu Yantou will have to go back, right? Shao Zisong groaned slightly, and immediately added.
"Exactly! Since Liu Yantou regards Liu Xibeqi and others as a big trouble, and he himself is not in the right position, he naturally prevents others from seizing power. If you hear such news, I'm afraid you will have to return overnight! In this way, it is self-defeating! Hearing this, the three of them couldn't help laughing at the same time, and a clever plan came out!
"That's a good idea! But we still have to give a prophet to General Li and make him prepared. Tonight, let's rest a little more, and then we will hurry with the help of these war horses. Without further ado, I'm afraid of change, arrange this matter early and set off immediately! After discussing properly, Shao Zisong said.
"Okay, then let's go separate and prepare!" Deng Qiang and Liang Cheng nodded in response.
That night, Shao Zisong urgently repaired a book, and then sent someone to send it to Li Erhei in Xiao Guan. At the same time, he also sent people to Jinyang to report to Li Xin on the progress of the Luguan battle and the next plan of action.
In the afternoon of the next day, after the army was repaired and replenished, Deng Qiang and Shao Zisong led 3,000 men and horses and set off on the war horses they had snatched from Liu Xibeqi. And in Luguan, hundreds of men and horses were left to guard, and Liang Cheng was responsible for staying behind!
At the same time, Shao Zisong also transferred 1,000 soldiers and horses from the original capital county to Luguan to supplement the defense. After all, before the war, in order to guard against Zhang Ping's soldiers and horses in Huchan County on the other side of the Yellow River, the original capital county arranged 2,000 men and horses, and now with the pacification of the state, there are more than 2,000 men and horses.
The army set out in the evening, and after leaving Luguan, they went down the straight road into the river valley, and then went north along the Weishui River. At the same time, he also sent several scouts to investigate the situation along the way.
Luguan is relatively remote, and this time the battle was resolved relatively smoothly. In addition, Shao Zisong did not publicize this matter in order to ensure the secrecy of the action.
In this way, not many people know that the battle has been won on the Luguan side. Hurrying up, Li Erhei and Li Xin got Shao Zisong's letter almost at about the same time.
"Hey, good job! Shao Zisong: They can really do it! So quickly solved the Huns all the way! However, the plan they said was really good, and I had to find a way to cooperate with it! Li Erhei was fighting the letter he received when he was fighting the Huns, and after reading it, he was immediately happy.
If Luguan's side is solved, the pressure on his side will be much less, especially for him, the general who is responsible for commanding the three soldiers and horses, there is one less place to worry.
"Someone!" After thinking for a while, Li Erhei suddenly shouted.
"What does the general command?" The soldiers behind him immediately responded.
"Give me an order to go down and select some soldiers from the army who can speak Xiongnu and let them teach their brothers how to curse!" Li Erhei said.
"Swearing?" The pro-soldier wondered, it seems that the time is not right now!!
"Yes, the worse the scolding, the better! After everyone learns, let's scold this guy Liu Yantou in the city, in short, let him be as angry as possible! If you can make the other party so angry that he commits suicide, General Ben will definitely be rewarded! Li Erhei nodded and said mysteriously.
"Yes, my subordinates will arrange this!" Hearing him say this, the pro-soldier couldn't help but be a little excited, and after finishing speaking, he hurriedly ran towards the pass.