What is the most important thing to lead troops into battle?

People often give a variety of different answers to this question, such as strict military discipline, accurate strategy and judgment, and elite soldiers and horses...... But in fact, as long as the generals who have really led troops to fight, when faced with this question, the answer given will be extremely consistent -- sufficient food and grass is the most critical factor when leading troops. Pen ~ fun ~ pavilion www.biquge.info

If an army suddenly has a problem in the supply of grain and grass in the course of a battle, no matter how powerful the commander's command ability and personal charm are, it will soon collapse and lead to a complete defeat in the battle. Therefore, since ancient times, famous generals have always regarded the supply of grain and grass as extremely important, and in order to ensure the smooth flow of grain roads, countless troops will even be put into it.

Although there is no need to pay attention to the protection of the grain route, the dependence on the supply of grain and grass is generally the same, especially when the people and horses in the city are besieged for a long time and the heart is uneasy, the timely supply of food becomes more critical.

Regarding this, although Yang Zhen is not a real general with troops, he also knows it. So every few days, he would take his brother to the granary in the city to make sure it was safe. Today is also normal, just after the morning dawn, he appeared in front of the granary, which occupies a large area.

However, as soon as he got off the horse, Yang Zhen's brows furrowed, there were more than ten soldiers guarding in front of the warehouse gate before, but today there were only four people left, which is not a good sign. Thinking of this, he asked the soldiers who respectfully greeted him, "Where is Ambassador Cang?" Tell him to come out to me. ”

One of them hurriedly agreed, and quickly went inside. After a while, the white-looking ambassador Cang ran out with a smile on his face: "It turned out that Lord Yang had arrived, and the lower officials had lost their welcome, and they hoped to forgive their sins." As he spoke, he bowed again and again, and sent Yang Zhen to kneel.

Yang Zhen didn't buy his account at all, but just asked with a cold face, "Ambassador Lu, what's going on?" I haven't been here for a few days, and the guards in this warehouse are much more lax than before? ”

"This ......" Ambassador Lu obviously showed a somewhat embarrassed look, his eyes flickered, and he didn't seem to be able to give a reason at once.

In this regard, Yang Zhen was not in a hurry, threw the reins of the horse back, and went to the warehouse gate first, and then looked around. However, Ambassador Lu knew that this was not that Yang Zhen would no longer pursue this issue, so he hurriedly followed, and said with a flattering smile: "My lord, you don't know something, the people in my warehouse are all transferred from the government office, and now they ...... The situation in the city was much more tense than before, so the prefect was also short of manpower, so he transferred people back. That's why we're only left with a few people to guard here. ”

"Is that so? Hmph, don't they know that the granary is no lighter than the rest of the city? What is stored here is the guarantee that the entire city of soldiers and civilians rely on for their livelihood. If something goes wrong because of this, no one can afford it. Yang Zhen said, seemingly dissatisfied, and slapped his hand on the grain bag in front of him, making a bang.

Ambassador Lu only smiled bitterly, then rubbed his hands and said: "Your Excellency, the subordinate naturally understands this, but he doesn't dare to say anything to the prefect like this...... Indeed, the other party is his direct boss, how dare he, a granary ambassador of eight or nine grades, disobey the orders of his boss?"

"Hmph, don't worry, this matter is mediated by this official, and the safety of this place must be guaranteed. In the next few days, no, tomorrow, I'll have to get them to redeploy their men. As for the situation in the city, as long as the supply of grain and grass can keep up, there will be no chaos. Yang Zhen immediately said in a big way.

As soon as he said this, Ambassador Lu's face naturally showed gratitude, and he hurriedly thanked Yang Zhen. In this regard, Yang Zhen didn't care, just waved his hand slightly, and then patrolled around the warehouse again. After this tour, it was a long time, and it was not until more than an hour later that he left the granary with a few men.

Everyone thought that after leaving the granary, he would go to the city wall to check the situation or go back to rest, but Yang Zhen turned his horse's head and went straight to the prefect's yamen. Seeing that he was so anxious to discuss the matter of the granary with the prefect, the brothers looked at each other a few times, and they didn't feel that their faces were different, it seemed that he was really concerned about the matter of grain.

However, Yang Zhen came to the palace before noon, and it was considered to be the right time, at this time, the prefect Fu Chuan was dealing with some chores in the yamen, and when he saw that he was coming, he quickly got up to greet him: "I don't know why Yang Yan suddenly visited the office?" ”

"There is an important matter, and I hope that Governor Fu can be accommodating." Yang Zhen didn't have the strength in front of Ambassador Lu at this time, and said with a smile.

"Now we are all people in the same boat, and we should help each other in the same boat, and Yang Yi has something to say." Fu Chuan smiled and said.

So, Yang Zhen didn't turn around anymore, so he told the situation of the granary, and then looked at the other party and said: "It's about the rations of the army and the people in the city, and I hope that the adults will not refuse." ”

"This ......" Fu Chuan touched his beard with some embarrassment, and said with a wry smile: "Actually, this is also clear to the lower officials, but Yang Yanshi, you don't know the recent situation in the city, many people are making trouble because of uneasiness, and even some people with ulterior motives are mixed in them, and the government has sent many people to prevent it, and there is really no way to transfer some people from the granary......"

When he said this, he also glanced at Yang Zhen a few times attentively, but found that the other party's expression did not loosen at all, but just stared at him solemnly, which made Fu Chuan's heart feel even more nervous. After pondering for a while, he sighed and said, "Okay, since you have opened this mouth for Yang Yan, then the official will obey his orders." But...... These men have been sent to work all over the city, and they cannot be recruited at once, and they can only be transferred back to the granary after tomorrow. ”

Yang Zhen nodded with some satisfaction: "Thank you Master Fu for focusing on the overall situation, but I hope that tomorrow morning, these people will be in the granary again." Don't you know, when I went to check on the granary today, I found that there were only five or six guards there, which was fine during the day, but at night, it was too dangerous. If that unscrupulous person does something at night, I'm afraid that no one can afford this responsibility! ”

"Xiaguan understands." Fu Chuan nodded hurriedly and solemnly agreed.

"That's what they said?" In a dark corner, two people were mysteriously huddled together, muttering something quietly.

"Yes, I was with them at the time, and I heard it in my ears. Moreover, Yang Zhen had never been as nervous as he was today, obviously because he saw how serious the problem was in the granary, so he was so anxious to go to Fu Chuan to discuss. Moreover, his attitude was still very tough, and he didn't give Fu Chuan any chance to excuse himself at all. ”

"Hey, that's a bit interesting. The granary is indeed the lifeblood of this Guilin City, once it can really succeed, it will not need to be attacked by the outside army at all, and this Guilin City will have to collapse on its own. It's worth the risk. ”

"What's so risky about that. There are only three or five guards in the granary today, and if we go in at night, we will not alarm anyone by killing them all. Then we have time to burn all the food in it, which is a great achievement. ”

"Well, it's a good opportunity, it's worth a try."

"But there is one thing you have to pay attention to, the opportunity is only tonight, after tonight, the guards of the granary will be tightened again, and it will not be easy to start when the time comes."

"Is it only tonight?" The man hesitated slightly, and after thinking for a while, he suddenly thought of something: "Once the granary really catches fire, I think there will be a big mess in the city, right?" ”

"That's nature, this is the guarantee of their survival, who wouldn't be nervous if something happens?"

"What if at this time, our people outside the city suddenly take the opportunity to attack the city? Do you say that in the case of internal and external attacks, can this Guilin city still be defended? ”

"This ...... I really haven't thought about it. But if you think about it carefully, it is indeed feasible, once the granary catches fire, even the soldiers and horses defending the city will definitely be chaotic, and even send some people to rescue. At that time, the defense of the city walls will naturally weaken, and our men will be able to take advantage of the opportunity. Speaking of this, he said with some hesitation: "But, as long as our people are waiting outside, won't this Guilin City still destroy itself without a fight, so why bother with this effort?" ”

"You don't know this, if you can't attack Guilin by force, there will be no place for those toast heads to show their face. Tens of thousands of them have been fighting outside for more than a month, but in the end, they still rely on the people of our Holy Sect to take Guilin, and they will definitely not be reconciled. In this case, let's give them a chance to get some light, which will also be beneficial to our future cooperation. ”

"I see, I see. However, you have to contact the people outside first......"

"You just have to rest assured, we have our own way."

After dark, an arrow was suddenly shot at the head of the city. Half an hour later, someone outside the city picked up the arrow with a note wrapped in a note on the outside and sent it to several toast masters.

And after reading the above text, these toast masters, who were originally quite unhappy and depressed, all showed excitement: "God bless, this Guilin City is finally going to be broken." ”

"Go, pass the order, let everyone eat enough, and wait for the fire in the city tonight, and then attack the city!" An order with a little excitement was quickly conveyed.