"This rain came at a timely time, and I don't mean because it alleviated our problem of water shortage, but because it basically fixed the route of the Jurchen soldiers. There were several roads leading to Funiu Mountain that could be navigated by the Jurchen cavalry. But after this spring rain, they could only march from the largest official road. Look at the muddy ground on our hill, which is why it has not rained, and the mud on the road accumulates and becomes muddy when it rains. Even the cavalry could not move an inch. Therefore, there is only one road they have to take, that is, the road from Bianliang to Yingchang Mansion, and through Xiangzhou to the Fangcheng Pass in Ruzhou. Guys, do you know what that means? ”

Lin Jue said as he motioned for Sun Dayong to remove the cover on the sand table beside him, revealing a three-dimensional topographic map made of soil. The terrain and cities around Gyeonggi are actually well known to the Luoyan army, and even if there is no sand table terrain, everyone can describe the general terrain in their hearts. But with this sand table, it is more intuitive.

I saw that in the center of the sand table, the square city cast with clay represents Bianliang City. In the southwest corner, the mountainous terrain made of soil is undoubtedly Funiu Mountain. There are several small dirt towns in between, with distinct winding roads and river signs. The whole map is detailed and meticulous, and it is extremely exquisitely made.

"The marshal means that the Jurchens can only choose one road to march, and it is easier for them to grasp their movements and deal with them." Someone responded to Lin Jue's question.

Lin Jue smiled and said nothing. Ma Qingshan said: "Dashuai specially pointed out the location of Fangcheng Mountain Pass...... Does it mean something else? Isn't it that Deputy Marshal Ma is going to conduct an ambush operation in Fangcheng Pass this time? ”

Lin Jue smiled and said, "Brother Qingshan guessed right. I originally provided Ma Bin with a few sets of ambush plans, but after this rain, the Jurchen soldiers and horses could only enter the southwest of my Funiu Mountain from the Fangcheng Pass, so this is the best ambush location. I was worried that there were several roads, and if the Jurchens did not follow the routine and marched from the two directions of Lushan in the north or Nanyang County in the south, Ma Bin and the others would not be able to concentrate their forces for an ambush. And there are no suitable ambush locations in the direction of these two roads. But now, there is no need to worry about that. The other party will march from the Fangcheng Pass, which is basically certain. And here, it's their ghost gate. ”

As Lin Jue spoke, he grabbed a few lumps of mud and blocked the rest of the roads leading to Funiu Mountain on the sand table, leaving only the widest official road in the middle that was simulated with strips of cloth. The strip of cloth winded and undulated, and after passing the pass of Fangcheng Mountain, it sank into Funiu Mountain. Immediately afterwards, he picked up two small red flags and planted them on the small earthen bags raised on both sides of the Fangcheng Mountain Pass. Then place a small black flag in front of the pass.

Everyone understood that Lin Dashuai meant that this battle of interception would start in Fangcheng Mountain.

"Dashuai, why is it in Fangcheng Mountain? Although the location of the pass of Fangcheng Mountain is indeed beneficial for ambushes, it is better than the terrain in my Funiu Mountain. The Dongshan Gorge is the best place for an ambush, and we have built so many fortifications on the eastern slope of the cottage

Tower, the hillside is steep and difficult to attack, I don't know how many times better than the pass of Fangcheng Mountain. Why not ambush in the mountains? Liang Qi asked with some puzzlement, and he also asked the doubts in the hearts of many people.

Lin Jue smiled and said, "Brother Liang asked well, this involves a psychological problem." The Jurchens are not fools, they must have consulted Lu Zhongtian for their attack on Funiu Mountain this time, and I think Lu Zhongtian may send some generals and soldiers and horses to accompany him, because in terms of terrain, Lu Zhongtian's people will be more familiar. Don't forget that a large part of Guo Xu's defeated soldiers and horses are now in the hands of Lu Zhongtian. These people will definitely remind the Jurchens of the situation in the Barberry Mountain. Therefore, once the Jurchen soldiers and horses enter Funiu Mountain, they must be extremely cautious. It's unlikely that you won't have the brains to rush in. It's going to be a hassle. If they were cautious, would we still have a chance to ambush and annihilate them? Apparently not. ”

"What Marshal Lin means is that the location of Fangcheng Mountain Pass is still some distance away from Funiu Mountain. The other party would never have thought that there would be an ambush in this position. This is an opportunity. Shen Tan, who had been drinking willow leaf tea slowly and not speaking, suddenly said in a deep voice.

The generals suddenly realized that the handsome man was fighting psychological warfare. Indeed, it is unlikely that the other side is unaware of the situation in the fortified Funiu Mountain. After entering the mountain, you will definitely take every step of the way. I am afraid that a reckless situation like Guo Xu's attack on the mountain back then would not have happened. Once they become cautious, it will be difficult to eat them. Therefore, the choice of the ambush location outside the mountain will surprise the other party.

"Yes, that's what Vice Marshal Shen said. Moreover, you don't underestimate the terrain of Fangcheng Mountain Pass. Vice Marshal Shen still remembers when we went out of the capital and went to Funiu Mountain. The imperial court gathered 20,000 or 30,000 troops from several states, and intercepted us at the Fangcheng Mountain Pass. If it weren't for Brother Liang and Mu Qing leading the soldiers and horses in the mountains to respond, we would have died there that time. This sand table does not show the topography of the pass, the terrain of that place is similar to the gourd mouth, the terrain below the pass is flat, and behind the pass is the undulating hills. You know what I mean, it's easy for cavalry to enter the flat valley below the pass from the rear, but it's hard to get out quickly when attacked. The terrain cavalry in the rear could not leave quickly, and the official road was built on flat terrain, so it was necessary to bypass the hills and slopes, so it would wind and circle, which was not conducive to fast galloping. As long as there is a soldier and horse that can cut into the rear of the Jurchen side, blocking a position on the official road at a vital point. That's what it means to catch a turtle in an urn. The Jurchens were afraid that there was only one way to go, and that was to rush through the mountain pass and break through the blockade ahead. Lin Jue said in a deep voice, pointing his finger at the terrain at the pass of Fangcheng Mountain. The generals' eyes were firmly fixed on the location of the two simple mountain bags on the sand table, trying their best to imagine the terrain there, trying their best to keep up with Marshal Lin's train of thought.

The sand table is not specific and subtle, and not everyone remembers the terrain at the pass of Fangcheng Mountain. However, people such as Shen Tan, Sun Dayong, Liang Qi and others once fought there, so they naturally remembered the terrain there. Indeed, the Fangcheng Mountain Pass may not be the most precipitous terrain, but

It's definitely a good terrain for ambush warfare. The remaining veins of Funiu Mountain on both sides are like arms surrounding, giving birth to countless small hills of all sizes. The flat official road had to wind its way into it, and after entering the flat position below the open pass, the whole army and horses were indeed in an urn, and it would take a lot of trouble to turn back. If there is another army and horses in the rear to block the position of the winding official road, it will completely block the opponent's rear road. Forming a substantial four-sided encirclement. Unless the Jurchens choose to abandon their horses and climb the mountain on foot from the hills behind, then how can such a thing happen. The Jurchen cavalry left the horses, could they still fight? Even if they escape, they will be lambs waiting to be slaughtered.

"The marshal is wise, and I hope that Deputy Marshal Ma will live up to his mission and be able to win. Hey, the thought that we can't participate in such a big war makes me feel very uncomfortable. We can only stay on this hill, it's really not a taste. Liang Qi smacked his lips.

Everyone felt the same way, and they felt a little guilty in their hearts. Although it is said that the main force of the Luoyan Army has also gone through two major battles, it is now trapped on this hill and cannot help anything. Naturally, there are some regrets in my heart.

Lin Jue smiled and said, "It's only been a few days since I fought, are all my hands itchy?" Ladies and gentlemen, I have told you all this just to reassure you. I know that there are many people who are worried that the soldiers and horses left behind in Funiu Mountain will not be able to resist the attack of the Jurchens, so I will give you a detailed introduction to the situation. God help, the situation is moving in our favor. If nothing goes wrong, the battle of Fangcheng Mountain will start soon. The only thing that is uncertain is whether Sun Wanchun's Northwest Army will be able to surrender to participate in this battle, as long as they are willing to fight, this battle will be won. I believe that Vice Marshal Ma will live up to his mission. But one of the things I've been thinking about like you is, what can we do? We can't just do nothing here, that's too boring. That's why I've called you here to announce something. ”

When the generals heard this, their ears pricked up, and their eyes shone with excitement.

"Brothers, the other side has more than 100,000 soldiers and horses besieged, if we don't do something, won't we teach them to underestimate us. Before, of course, we couldn't attack easily, but now that it's raining, it's muddy down the mountain, and it's difficult to support the barracks. If we don't do something, won't we be sorry for this rain in the world? Therefore, I declare that tonight we will hold on to the cover of the rain, go down the mountain and attack the camp, and kill him. What do you guys think? Lin Jue smiled.

"Good! That's great! When the generals heard the word attack on the camp, they immediately thundered with joy. Before this, everyone had proposed many active attacks on the camp, but they were all vetoed by Lin Jue. Now the big marshal has finally decided to take the initiative to attack, which is exactly what everyone wants.

"Simply, let's break through. They only have 170,000 soldiers and horses left, and we can rush out in one direction. Someone took the opportunity to shout.

"Yes, yes, breakout, breakout. In this situation, we will definitely be able to break through. The crowd's brains were hot and they shouted.

Lin Jue rolled his eyes and looked at everyone with a wry smile.