The drum beat at the top of the valley suddenly sounded. This is the order to stop the offensive in vain. The Qin army heard the sound of drums and stopped attacking. On the battlefield, the corpses of the Qin and Zhao armies were lying on the horizontal.

In this bloody battle, Qin and Zhao both lost tens of thousands of soldiers, and the battle situation was extremely tragic.

Zhao General Qiu Hao pointed at the retreating Qin army and laughed: "Ma Fujun, the Qin army has retreated." ”

Seeing the retreat of the Qin army, the Zhao army shouted, "God bless the Zhao country." ”

Ma Fuzi also looked at the retreating Qin army, although it was retreating, there was no sign of defeat. Ma Fuzi thought to himself, "Qin Jun, why did you stop attacking." ”

Soon, Mafuko got the answer. This was the order of the Qin army to suspend the offensive. The armies of Qin and Zhao were still deadlocked, and the atmosphere of slaughter shrouded the entire battlefield. Ma Fuzi also knew that the Qin army would also launch a fierce attack. At this moment, he resisted Bai Qi's offensive and encouraged: "Bai Qi's use of troops is nothing more than that. ”

Qiu Hao asked: "Mafujun Qin's army is defeated and retreats, should we launch a counterattack and catch the Qin army by surprise." ”

The generals also said: "Please give the order of Ma Fujun and take the initiative to attack Qin." ”

"No." Ma Fuzi was not invited by the generals to fight, and lost his judgment, "Our opponent is a man who slaughters white." We can't afford to make a mistake against him. One wrong step and our army is in danger. ”

One person asked, "If we don't take the initiative to attack, we will be besieged by the Qin army." ”

Ma Fuzi took out his long sword, drew a simple attack and defense map on the ground, and said to the generals: "This is our army, this is the Qin army." We were surrounded by the Qin army and looked at a disadvantage. ”

Ma Fuzi waved his long sword again, added a few strokes, and said: "From here, the Qin army is not besieged by our army. The Qin army surrounded us and was also counter-surrounded by us. At this time, the two armies are fighting for blood and bravery, and whoever can't stand it and who takes a wrong step will wipe out the whole army. ”

The generals looked at the encirclement and counter-encirclement maps on the ground at a glance, and understood Ma Fuzi's intentions.

Ma Fuzi stabilized the belligerent mood of the generals, returned the long sword to the scabbard, pressed the hilt, and said: "I used myself as bait to lure the Qin army to surround me and force Bai to attack me. Our army has no way to retreat, and if we want to survive in the hands of Tu Baiqi, we can only make a desperate bet. Sun Tzu's Art of War Zeng Yun, cast into the place of death and then survive, fall into the place of death and then live. ”

One person praised: "Wu Anjun is worthy of being a person who is good at the art of war." ”

Ma Fuzi was overjoyed when he heard this, "I just read a few more military books." Fighting against Bai Qi today, I know the importance of reading more and reading good books. ”

Another humanitarian: "I heard Ma Fujun's words, this battle is ultimately our victory." ”

Qiu Hao said worriedly: "Ma Fujun, our attack on the Qin army is too urgent, and the battle line is too long. We didn't carry much food and grass. If the Qin army does not attack, it will be surrounded, and how should we deal with the exhaustion of food and grass. ”

Ma Fuzi also realized the importance of grain and grass, and asked: "How long can our grain and grass last?" ”

Qiu Hao said: "Less than ten days. ”

"Ten days?" Ma Fuzi's face sank, and then, he stretched his eyebrows and said with a smile: "Ten days, it's enough." ”

Qiu Hao said: "Ten days later, we have no food and grass, and the army's spirit is unstable. The Qin army is coming, how can we have the strength to fight against Qin. ”

"Ten days is enough for our army to divide the victory from the Qin army." Ma Fuzi said confidently: "The situation of the Qin army is also the same as ours. Bai Qi will definitely launch a fierce offensive before the grain and grass run out. Otherwise, the Qin army could only retreat. Now, we can only fight the Qin army to the end, and whoever persists to the end will win. ”

One person said: "Don't forget Ma Fujun, according to the scout's report, the Qin army has hoarded a large amount of grain, grass and ordnance in Laomaling. The Qin army has enough grain and grass to be able to consume with us for a long time. ”

Another humanitarian: "The Qin army has enough grain and grass, and we also have enough grain and grass." Don't forget, Lian Po hoarded grain and grass for war in Daliang Mountain. ”

Qiu Hao said: "The battle line we pulled was too long, and we were besieged by the Qin army. Daliangshan is too far away from us, and far water can't quench the thirst of the near. ”

Ma Fuzi said: "We will force the Qin army to fight." ”

One person asked, "How did Ma Fujun force the Qin army to fight?" ”

Ma Fuzi said with confidence: "The Qin army has no food and grass, so it will fight quickly and fight a decisive battle with us." ”

When the generals heard this, they couldn't figure it out. The Qin army hoarded a large amount of grain, grass and ordnance in Laomaling, which could support the besieging Zhao army, so why didn't they fight a war of attrition, but chose to take the initiative to fight a decisive battle?

Ma Fuzi looked at the generals and said sharply: "We will let the Qin army have no food and grass." ”

Qiu Hao was the first to react and said: "Ma Fujun means to let us take away the grain and grass that the Qin army has hoarded in Laomaling. ”

"It's not a snatch." Ma Fuzi said: "It's burned." ”

"Burned?"

Ma Fuzi nodded, and said: "If we burn the grain and grass of the Qin army, we will mess up the morale of the army." The Qin army has no food and grass to support a protracted war, and there is only one option, a decisive battle with us. The war, neither we nor the Qin army can afford to drag it out. ”

Qiu Hao pleaded: "The last general is willing to lead the army to burn the grain and grass of the Qin army." ”

"No need." Ma Fuzi smiled for the first time in a long time, "I have long ordered someone to do this." I am sure that good news will come back soon. ”

Qiu Hao exclaimed: "It turns out that Ma Fujun has been prepared for a long time. ”

"If I am not sure, I will not dare to take the risk myself." Ma Fuzi said confidently: "Everything is under my control." We will win this battle in the end. ”

Wang Yi, Sima Terrier and others heard the sound of drums and ordered to stop the attack. Wang Yi, Sima Terrier and the others came to Bai Qi and asked in unison, "Wu Anjun, why did you order the attack to be stopped." ”

Bai Qi looked at the red-eyed generals and said, "You have worked hard. ”

Bai Qi's answer was not what Wang Yi wanted to hear. In order to prove himself, Wang Yi urgently needed a big victory, so he asked: "Wu Anjun, the last general is willing to lead the army to attack the Zhao army's camp." ”

Sima Terrier also said: "The last general is also willing to lead the army to attack the Zhao army." ”

Bai Qi motioned for the two of them to sit down, and asked in a calm tone, "You guys fought against Zhao Shu, how is their combat strength?" ”

Wang Yi saw Wu Anjun's eyes looking at him, and replied: "Zhao is brave, and he can't compare with Han and Wei's pawns." ”

Sima Terrier remembered the confrontation on the battlefield just now, and Zhao Zhao blocked the offensive of the main Qin army, and also said: "This is the most difficult battle I have encountered since my conquest. ”

Bai Qijian realized the power of Zhao Pawn, and also agreed with their point of view, "It is worthy of Zhao Pawn after Hu Fu cavalry shooting, who can force our army to this point." To win this battle, we had to change our tactics. ”

Sima Terrier didn't expect Bai Qi to say this, and asked, "Wu Anjun plans to change his tactics?" ”

Bai Qi said: "Attack Han and Wei, and the horse will step on Yingdu." I've won all of them. However, Zhao's combat strength is not weak to our army. We fight hard against it, and if we win, we will also lose our vitality. We must not only send Zhao Zu into the Ghost Gate Pass, but also retain the combat strength of our army. Fighting both sides is not my way of using soldiers. I plan to besiege and trap Zhao to death. ”

"Defend as offense?" Sima Terrier, Wang Yi and the others shouted in unison. They never thought that Bai Qi would choose to defend as an offense. According to Bai Qi's practice of attacking the princes in the past, he always took the initiative to attack, how could there be such a tactic. From this point of view, Zhao Jiang and Zhao pawn both made it very difficult for Bai Qi to fight.

Bai Qi looked at the puzzled expressions of the generals, picked up the map drawn in sheepskin, and threw it to Sima Terrier.

Sima Terrier caught the map thrown over, read it, and passed it to Wang Di.

Bai Qi said: "We will besiege General Zhao and the main force here. However, there are still a lot of Zhao pawns on our periphery. It can also be said that we surrounded Zhao Zu and were also surrounded by Zhao Zu. We can't afford to be careless in this battle. ”

Sima Terrier didn't expect Bai Qi to be so cautious in this battle. The man who despised the princes had changed with the passage of time.

"Hearing the name of my Wu Anjun, the princes have already been frightened, and they abandoned the city without a fight. When the erector heard me, not only did he not flee in the wilderness, but instead used a circle formation, defended as an attack, and dared to seek battle. Bai Qi looked at the strain in the battle formation of Ma Fuzi and praised: "Shaft, the courage is commendable." ”

Seeing that Bai Qi actually took the shaft seriously, Sima Terrier retorted: "Wu Anjun, this is wrong. As the saying goes, newborn calves are not afraid of tigers. The shaft didn't know how powerful Wu Anjun was, so he killed himself. The shaft does not flee and fights, but does not measure its own strength. ”

"No, no." Bai Qi said seriously: "The old man has been fighting for most of his life, and the Chu State, Korea, and Wei State are all afraid of me. Zhao Guo is not afraid of me, and the vertical son is not afraid of me. What does this mean. ”

Wang Yi said: "This is Zhao Guohe Zhuzi, who is seeking his own death." ”

"That's not what I said." Bai Qi said solemnly: "Zhao Guo is not afraid of me, because Zhao Guo's famous generals are not weak to our country." Lian Po and Du Changjun, both of whom have been famous for a long time. If I play against the two, I can't be sure of winning. When the erector heard me, not only did he not run away, but dared to fight me. The shaft is defeated but not chaotic, sleepy but not scattered. His courage and courage are enough to prove that he is not a mediocre talent. The old man has not met such an opponent for a long time. ”

Bai Qi took a breath and continued: "The shaft has the shadow of my youth. If you are not careful, the old man's wisdom will be buried here. ”

"Wu Anjun, it's too much to promote this person." Wang Ji was at war with Zhao Shu, and he also admitted that Zhao Shu's combat power should not be underestimated. also admits that Lian Po and others are also famous generals. Although the erector is powerful, it is too reckless. Otherwise, hundreds of thousands of troops would not be besieged by the Qin army.

Bai Qi asked, "You have fought head-to-head with the Shaft many times, what do you think of him?" ”

Wang Ji thought back a little, and said busily: "The vertical tactics are indeed good. Its courage and courage are also commendable. For the quality of the general, it is also reasonable. However, he is inexperienced on the battlefield, competitive, and a little arrogant. If you temper and polish it a little, you will definitely become a generation of famous generals. ”

"The erector can get the support of the monarchs and ministers of Handan, and he can replace Lian Po and appease Zhao Zu. Seeing me go to war, and being besieged by me, he was able to stabilize his morale, and the camp was not chaotic. It is enough to see that the shaft has the style of a famous general. Bai Qi remembered that more than thirty years ago, he became the youngest general of the Qin State under the recommendation of Wei Ran. In the first battle, the scene when facing the veterans of Han and Wei, he said, "For some reason, I seem to see myself thirty years ago from where I am in the shaft." ”

Wang Yi said: "Although the shaft knows some art of war, he also has some skills. How dare the vertical son compare with Wu Anjun. ”

"That's not what I said, we've all been young. In this world, there are too many young and outstanding celebrities, how dare I be respected. Bai Qi softened his tone and said: "We fought against Zhao State, and we thought that we would win, but as a result, a horse served the king, and my country buried more than 100,000 people. Just ask, when was the Qin State defeated so badly by the princes. Ma Fujun became famous in a battle, which greatly damaged our vitality. For more than ten years, we didn't dare to attack Zhao. ”

Bai Qi took a breath and continued: "A few years ago, we attacked Zhao to take three cities. Zhao Guo came to another Du Changjun. Now, after a Lianpo walked, another shaft came. The show of the late Zhao Kingdom is endless. In the long run, Zhao will become the most difficult prince of Qin, and even Zhao will be enough to compete with Qin for the world. ”

Sima Terrier said contemptuously: "How can you compare with Wu Anjun." ”

"Zhao is a famous general and virtuous minister, and he is not weak to Qin. Since the Zhao State rode and shot in Hufu, the people were martial and warlike. We are tempting with profit. If the vertical son is really a mediocre talent, how can the monarchs and ministers of Zhao State take him as a general and replace the famous general Lian Po. Seeing that no one spoke, he said, "Shaft, not weaker than me." In this battle, we must seek victory in a steady manner, and we must not be careless. This battle is also related to the national fortunes of the two countries, and the reputation of the old man cannot be lost. Pass the order down, don't rush it. Zhao pawn broke through and shot to kill. ”