"What is the '16-character policy'?" The generals asked suspiciously.

"The sixteen-character principle is that the enemy advances and I retreat, the enemy is stationed and I disturb, the enemy is tired and I fight, and the enemy retreats and I chase!" Zhu Youzhen said proudly. Although he himself does not understand military affairs, the old man's famous words are ready-made, and it would be a pity not to use them!

When Qi Meifeng, Li Dingguo and other generals heard this, they all bowed their heads and pondered. These 16 words are simple to say, but the military philosophy contained in them is extremely profound, and the more you taste them, the more you taste them. These two people are both talented in leading soldiers, and they are slightly touched by these sixteen words, and they both have a sense of empowerment.

But not everyone can understand it quickly, and the youngest Li Laiheng said with some disapproval: "Your Highness, the last general feels that the enemy is coming, so he should fight-for-tat, and fight for every inch of land, how can 'the enemy advance and I retreat', isn't that cowardly and afraid of death!" ”

"Little ghost, you are still young, you still need to strengthen your studies!" Zhu Youzhen shamelessly imitated the boss of the Red Army in the TV series, touched Li Laiheng's head and said with a smile, "If the enemy's troops are several times or dozens of times more than yours, then it is not a needle, but a sledgehammer, how can you fight-for-tat?" Retreat is not to escape, but to preserve strength and look for enemy loopholes! I can't say a word or two now, when I return to Qinwangzhuang, I will teach you a good lesson! ”

At this time, the Qin soldiers had finished resting, and everyone began to discuss the next battle plan.

Zhu Youzhen first asked Lin Youkun: "Commander Lin, what is the movement of the thieves, is there any latest news?" ”

Lin Youkun frowned and said: "Your Highness, Qin Wangwei is now divided into two groups, one group is responsible for field reconnaissance, and the other group is disguised to infiltrate Fuping County and larger villages and towns to find out the news. Today, none of the people in the county town and villages have returned, thinking that the thieves have blocked the road and the spies cannot travel. Reconnaissance in the field can only reach the Meijiaping line now, and further east, there are bandits everywhere, and they can't go deeper. ”

Zhu You also felt very helpless after listening. There is no radio transmission in this time and space, and it is obviously impossible to lurk behind enemy lines like the spy war dramas of the previous life and continuously transmit information to the outside world. But without sufficient intelligence, one can only guess at the movements of the enemy; The corresponding military action taken inevitably carries a certain degree of blindness and risk-taking. In a way, the battle of this era is more like a gamble, and the element of luck often plays a big role!

But Zhu Youzhen's current capital is too small, and he can't afford to win or lose, as long as he loses, he can't turn over. In the case of an unknown enemy situation, he can only take a more cautious plan: retreat!

Of course, this retreat was not a direct retreat to Jingyang, but a slight retreat from Lijiagou first. Because the results of the battle just now have shown that this place in Lijiagou is a Jedi. Once it is blocked in the valley, the consequences are unimaginable.

Zhu Youzhen's specific plan was to first withdraw to the gentle hilly area close to Sanyuan County, and then reconnoiter the movements of the bandits, especially the nearest Gao Jie. Because the combined strength of Gao Jie and Li Chengdong is more than 1,300 people, plus the remnants of Wu Shengzhao and Li Benshen, there are almost 15,600 people, which is twice the strength of the Qin soldiers.

If Gao Jie attacked with all his might in anger, it would be a bitter battle. Therefore, Zhu Youzhen also came to "the enemy advances and I retreat", keeping a distance first and avoiding its edge. After figuring out Gao Jie's movements, he will make a decision on whether to fight or withdraw.

Moreover, Zhu Youzhen has another layer of consideration, that is, the soldiers of the Qin soldiers have fought three consecutive battles. Although it was a big victory, the physical and mental exertion was also very large. Therefore, he no longer wants to fight today, but wants to let the soldiers rest for at least one night to maintain their vigorous combat effectiveness.

At the sound of the order, the Qin soldiers immediately opened their way and retreated to the west in an orderly manner. For those seized trophies, Zhu Youzhen demanded that only small silver taels be carried, and weapons and daily utensils were all discarded. As for the grain, simply set it on fire.

Regarding Zhu Youzhen's order, the soldiers were somewhat resistant. They are all born in poverty, and the habit of being hard and simple, not wasting things has been deeply rooted in the bone marrow. Seeing the good grain being burned by a fire, many people feel very distressed.

But Zhu Youzhen knew that he couldn't move the grain anyway, and the thieves would become other people's supplies when they came. Rather than being an enemy, it is better to burn it, which is called "strong wall clearing". Although the price is a little heavy, it has to be so!

At dusk, the Qin soldiers had already withdrawn to the predetermined location, but the thieves showed no signs of chasing. Zhu Youzhen was a little settled in his heart, so he let Qi Meifeng set up camp, and set up sentry sentries far away on all sides to prevent the enemy from sneaking up.

After everything was arranged, Qin Bing began to bury the pot and cook. Zhu Youzhen and several generals dined in the tent of the Chinese army, but in fact, the food was no different from that of ordinary soldiers, but it was just hot rice porridge with pickles and pickles. Of course, Zhu Youzhen also wanted to provide strong logistical support for the army like he did in his previous life; But now the conditions do not allow it, and it has to be simplified because of the ugliness.

While eating, Lin Youkun hurriedly came in to report: "Your Highness, there is news of Gao Jie!" ”

Zhu Youzhen was so excited that he was almost choked by the nest, and it took him a long time to swallow it, and he rolled his eyes and asked, "He led the army to chase after him?" ”

"It's not! He led his troops to the mountains to the north! ”

Everyone was puzzled when they heard it. Wu Shengzhao, Li Benshen and others had escaped, and it was obvious that Gao Jie already knew about the existence of Qin Bing. It stands to reason that there are only three actions he can take: one is to pursue to the west; the second is to withdraw to Fuping County and join Li Zicheng's main force; The third is to stand still. But he took the fourth action, and it didn't seem to make sense!

"Let's talk about it, what is Gao Jie's intention?" Zhu Youzhen spoke.

The atmosphere in the Chinese military tent suddenly became lively, and the generals made their own guesses about Gao Jie's intentions. Some say that the enemy may have flipped a shot, going north and then west after nightfall, in an attempt to sneak attack the Qin soldiers; Some say that the enemy army may also want to detour back behind the Qin soldiers; Others say that Gao Jie, nicknamed the "Mountain Harrier", may be better at mountain warfare, perhaps trying to attract Qin soldiers to the mountains to the north.

There is some truth in all these statements, and for a general who leads the troops in battle, the more comprehensively he considers the problem and the more fully prepared he is, the more likely he is to win the battle. After discussion, it was agreed that none of these possibilities could be ruled out. At present, the enemy's situation is unknown, and of course the Qin soldiers cannot pursue indiscriminately, but must strictly guard the camp, increase their vigilance, and guard against sudden attacks.

Just when the discussion was about to end, Zhu Youzhen saw that Qi Meifeng's face was slightly red, and he was a little eager to speak, so he asked: "Meifeng, what else do you think, but it doesn't hurt to say it!" ”

Qi Meifeng hesitated for a moment, but still said with a red face: "I heard from the captured thief this afternoon that Gao Jie had an affair with the wife of the general, and the general may have known about it. Meifeng was thinking, should Gao Jie be afraid that the matter would be exposed, so he took the opportunity to get out of the camp? ”