In the sixteenth year of King Xian of Zhou, Wei besieged Handan, the capital of Zhao. In desperation, Zhao Guo asked Qi Guo for help. The king of Qi ordered Tian Ji and Sun Bin to lead troops to rescue Zhao. Sun Bin judged the situation and urged Tian Ji not to go north to rescue Handan, but to attack the capital of Wei when the national strength was empty.

Sun Bin first let Qi Cheng and Gao Tang, who knew little about military affairs, fail to attack Pingling, and pretended to make the Wei army think that Qi was weak, and then led elite troops to besiege Daliang City. When it was, Pang Juan had just besieged Handan, heard the news of the defeat of the Qi army in Pingling, a little careless, and after the capture of Handan, he heard the news of the Qi army's siege of Daliang, and had to have no time to repair, so he took the troops to the south to help, and finally planned in Guiling, with heavy losses. History is known as the siege of Wei to save Zhao.

The siege of Wei and the rescue of Zhao created a precedent for annihilating the enemy in the history of the Chinese Dynasty, avoiding the main force of Wei, interspersing the important strategic strongholds behind the enemy with elite troops, and then concentrating superior forces, luring the enemy to go deeper, and relying on the terrain to annihilate them. This has brought important inspiration to many famous generals in later generations, and also unveiled the mystery of the new tactic of "sports warfare".

In terms of tactical application, the siege of Wei to save Zhao was to use the principle of "attacking the enemy must be saved" to force the Wei army to return to help, and at the same time use several calculations, which not only solved the crisis of Handan, but also caused Wei to suffer huge losses.

And Niu Qian's plan at the military meeting is almost a copy of this plan, but everyone doesn't know that in fact, they have taken the siege of Wei to save Zhao to another extreme - encirclement and reinforcement.

Zhao Xi still remembers that Niu Jian talked eloquently at the military meeting, pointing at the sand table while talking like a river, and gave out all his thoughts.

"First of all, with the Imperial City and the Infinity Gate as the line, all the important soldiers in the east will be concentrated in the west, leaving only a small number of cavalry and most of the foot soldiers to form a defensive force to ensure that the eastern city cannot be lost. The concentrated troops attacked Sanhu in three ways, creating the appearance of our army's routine 'northern tour', using the empty eastern cities as bait to attract the attention of Yan and Zhongshan. ”

"Secondly, organize a mixed army of chariots and horses, go south from Feihuyu through Lingqiu, along the border of Zhao and Zhongshan, day and night, for half a month, appear under the city of Yi County, and besiege to cut off the enemy's rear road. At this moment, the defenders of the turbid deer should prepare the grain and grass for January to attract the invading enemy, so that the enemy will not be able to overcome it for a long time and dampen the enemy's spirit. ”

"So this Yi County, is it to fight or not?" One of the lieutenants couldn't help but ask.

Niu Jian smiled slightly, and said mysteriously: "It seems to be a fight but not a fight." ”

"What do you mean?"

"Yi County is the important land of grain and grass for the Yan army, if this road can be cut off, the military spirit of the Yan army will inevitably be weakened. And we set up an ambush on the way they must pass, waiting for the other side to come to their aid, so as to completely annihilate their troops. ”

When everyone heard this, they immediately understood in their hearts that this was the Wei Wei used by Sun Bin to save Zhao! Sure enough, it was exquisite, and they all gave a thumbs up, saying that Niu Jian should be old and strong, and he was really the pillar of Zhao Guo.

At this moment, Li Yan, who had been silent for a long time on the side, suddenly said softly: "If the other party doesn't come back and forth to aid Yi County, wouldn't the situation of our army be too dangerous?" ”

Everyone was stunned, obviously not expecting Li Yan to say this. Niu Jian didn't care either, and asked, "Why did Captain Li say this?" ”

Li Yan made a crime against Niu Qian, pointed to Yi County and said: "Yi County, it is an important border town of Yan State, Yan Country has been working hard for many years, since it is a heavy land of grain and grass, it is naturally also an amazing reserve, with such reserves, how many people does our army need to capture this city?" ”

Everyone's hearts sank, as Li Yan said, then the number of troops needed is definitely a number of 10,000 people, not to mention, the number of soldiers in Yi County is naturally not too small, as far as this is concerned, it is not easy to capture it, let alone surround it.

"Third," Li Yan pointed to the situation of the two armies on the sand table and said, "Yi County is located on the border of Yan and Zhao, and it is also the border of Yan and Zhongshan. ”

Li Yan said his thoughts in a meticulous manner. In his opinion, Niu Qian's strategy is definitely good, but the problem is that at this moment it is fighting in the territory of the other party, and the Yan State is not empty of troops, if it enters the Yan realm to attack Yi County, there is not only the risk of destruction, but also the risk of setting fire to the body, maybe even the turbid deer can not be saved, when the time comes, the empty east will be completely surrendered by the Yan army, and the Zhao army will not be able to enter and exit the Flying Fox Valley freely.

Everyone is not stupid, when Li Yan explained these three points, everyone found the loopholes in Niu Qian's strategy. To put it nicely, Niu Qian's strategy is not wrong, but the problem is that the risk coefficient is too great to completely cede the eastern cities and implement a large-scale roundabout outflanking tactic, and the risks that need to be borne are also large, unless there is absolute certainty, no one dares to take responsibility.

Zhao Xi looked at everyone without saying a word, and Niu Qian, the old general, was also trying his best to find a solution because of the omission of his plan just now. Knowing that at this time, if he doesn't speak again, I'm afraid that these people, before the war, will lose half of their morale. But how exactly do you fix it?

Zhao Xi is a veteran of the battlefield and knows that Niu Qian's plan is absolutely feasible, but the problem raised by Li Yan is also absolutely existent. If it can't be solved, Li Yan's words are definitely not alarmist, but real reality.

Just when he was confused, he suddenly remembered that he had heard Zhao Yong talk about how he flashed and moved in Zhongshan and roundabout with the Zhongshan cavalry, so his eyes lit up, and he walked quickly to the sand table, staring at the sand table and thinking about it.

Everyone saw that the old man was a little strange, and hurriedly looked over, only to know that Zhao Xi was planning a clever plan at the moment, and was about to ask, but heard Zhao Xi slap the sand table suddenly, and said excitedly: "Yes, this strategy will definitely work." ”

"General, will the plan be released?" Everyone looked at Zhao Xi eagerly, Niu Jian and Li Yan also cheered up, looking at Zhao Xi, hoping to listen to the old handsome's arrangement.

"My plan is what I learned from you." Zhao Xi smiled proudly, pointed to the sand table and said, "General Niu's plan is no problem, and I basically agree." A certain general ordered to transfer most of the troops in the eastern part of Daiwang City, including Turbid Deer City, leaving only a small number of cavalry and most of the foot soldiers, to complete the defense of the city, and prepare at least one month's grain and grass. ”

"Second, I will lead a main force of cavalry, and a small number of chariots, from Lingqiu around the border between Zhao and Zhongshan into Yan, besiege Yixian with chariot troops, and make a big noise, in order to make the enemy think that the main force is coming."

At this time, the defenders of Yi County must light a beacon fire and gather troops for help. Our cavalry troops continued to stay in Yi County, while the cavalry mainly attacked in all directions, relying on the terrain of the Yi County Plain to attack the invading enemy. Maximize the annihilation of the Yan ** team. In this way, the Yan army will not be able to attack the turbid deer for a long time, and he will definitely return to aid Yi County, otherwise his generals may have the life to go back alive, and there will be no life to live. ”

Zhao Xi's plan is completely a modern version of the encirclement point reinforcement. Besiege the stronghold with the main force, use your mobility advantage, and attack everywhere to attack reinforcements. As a result, Yi County is in danger. If this is the case, if the Yan army, which has been unable to attack for a long time, does not come back to rescue, then it will die. If it comes back, it will fall into the trap of Zhao again.

Sure enough, Niu Jian and Li Yan's eyes lit up, although this plan is still full of challenges and risks, but unlike Niu Qian's passive reinforcements, Zhao Xi emphasized taking the initiative to attack, using the speed of the cavalry to carry out large-scale mobile operations. Tilt the entire battlefield to your side. The fundamental difference with Wei Wei to save Zhao is that one is to take the initiative to attack, and the other is to passively send reinforcements.

So, everyone no longer hesitated, and Zhao Xi also made arrangements according to this plan, the western theater was dominated by Niu Qian, and the main purpose was to feint the land of Sanhu and act for Yan and Zhongshan. Niu Jian is the most important general in Daijun except for Zhao Xi, and he is in charge, which is appropriate, and it is also in line with the intelligence cognition of other countries.

"Remember, if you really fight with Sanhu, don't be soft-hearted, don't be afraid. The king is going to get married soon, and fighting this battle can be regarded as a congratulatory gift to the king. Zhao Xi said to Niu Jian solemnly.

"Order!" Niu Jian knows this play, and he can't sing the leading role, but being able to play a supporting role can be regarded as in line with his identity.

When the task of decoy, Zhao Xi assigned it to Li Yan. He was cautious in his own right, and the few cavalry he left behind could also be used as an important part of the defense. Moreover, if this plan is successful, Li Yan can lead the cavalry to flank the enemy who has returned to Zhao Xi before and after.

However, Li Yan knew that this was Zhao Xi easing the burden for himself. Although the protagonist of this battle is to encircle the point to send reinforcements, but its responsibility is not small, and it is also necessary to make overall arrangements for the chariot soldiers, in this hall, there are those who have this qualification, except for Zhao Xi is Niu Qian. He Li Yan is completely unqualified, so although he has some level in the use of cavalry, he still can't take on the big responsibility.

"Starting with the next day, we will prepare separately and keep our mouths shut. A month later, a certain general led the chariot and cavalry to form a mixed army, arrived under Yi County, and completed the siege of Yi County. If this battle is successful, the day I will return to the teacher, and I will drink 300 cups with you! Zhao Xi couldn't help but say excitedly

"I wish the general a victory!"

And entered, Zhao Xi looked at the city wall of Yi County, and finally cut off the meeting, waved the flag, and shouted: "Besiege the city!" ”