A day is fleeting.

The preparation time for both Liu Jintang and Grant has passed, and the next battle will begin. At the same time, news from both sides in the mountains continued to spread back to the military academy.

In the dormitory, Lincoln and Li Zhen sat opposite each other.

Li Zhen looked at Lincoln with a smile and said, "Mr. President personally came to West Point, I'm afraid it's not just as simple as coming to see me or visiting the military academy, what happened?" ”

Lincoln's expression froze, and after a moment, he laughed again and said aloud: "President Lee is indeed a smart man, and he can see my true purpose at a glance." On the one hand, I came to West Point to listen to the exchange of combat experience between President Lee and the professors and experts of the military academy, and on the other hand, to ask President Lee to abolish the black slavery system. ”

Li Zhen rolled his eyes, suddenly understood, and said with a smile: "Mr. President and Secretary of State Seward returned to Washington first, and convened officials to discuss the matter of slaves, presumably the final result is that the southern slave-owning states do not cooperate." ”

Lincoln nodded, "Yes, the resistance is very high. ”

Li Zhen said with a smile: "Taking people's money is like killing someone's life." If you want to abolish slavery, you are going to kill the slave owners of the South, and I will never agree to your actions. ”

Lincoln asked, "What does President Lee suggest?" ”

Li Zhen chuckled and said, "It's very simple, abolish slavery in the form of law. ”

Lincoln's head shook like a wave, and with a resolute expression, he said very firmly: "No, it can't be forcibly abolished." The abolition of slavery in the form of law would inevitably lead to instability in the large number of slave-owning states in the South. At that time, even the slave owners in the south who did not intend to rebel would be forced to take up arms to resist, and this could not be enforced. ”

Li Zhen shrugged his shoulders and said indifferently: "Since that's the case, there is nothing to say." ”

Lincoln frowned, dissatisfied with Li Zhen's reply.

Li Zhen changed his words, changed the topic, and said with a smile: "The day has passed, and the two sides have begun to enter the battle mode, I don't know what tricks Liu Jintang will use to defeat Colonel Grant, I am looking forward to it." ”

Lincoln smiled, understanding that Li Zhen would not continue to talk about slaves.

"Boom! Boom!! ”

There was a knock on the door, then the door opened, and Huang Qiang walked in.

He came to Li Zhen's side, bowed slightly, and said in a low voice: "President, I have just received the news from the mountains and forests. The troops of Brigade Commander Liu and Colonel Grant hid their tracks and there were no clashes. ”

Li Zhen nodded and said, "Continue to inquire about the news!" ”

After Huang Qiang turned to leave, Lincoln also said goodbye and left, heading towards his residence.

……

In the mountains, the station of Colonel Grant's troops. Grant's eyes swept over the students around him one by one, and his face showed appreciation. This group of students can endure hardships, have a theoretical foundation, and their quality is quite good. This time against Liu Jintang, Grant did not divide into three platoons like Liu Jintang, and directly selected a person who was responsible for him.

"Report!!"

A loud shout came, and the students who inquired about the news quickly ran back. The cadet stood in front of Grant and said solemnly: "Colonel Grant, five miles northwest of us, I found traces of Liu Jintang's team. ”

With a smile on his face, Grant said, "Keep it up!" ”

Unexpectedly, the other party revealed his whereabouts so quickly.

"Yes!" The cadets turned and left.

Five minutes later, another cadet ran back and reported loudly: "Colonel Grant, four miles to the west of us, I have found traces of Liu Jintang's team. ”

Grant commanded, "Keep following up!" ”

The student left again and continued to inquire about the news.

Half an hour later, another student ran back and reported loudly: "Report, six miles to the north of us, the traces of Liu Jintang's team have been found. Ask Colonel Grant if he will immediately send troops to annihilate him. ”

After three pieces of news in a row, Colonel Grant's brow furrowed into a Sichuan character.

A flash of doubt flashed in his eyes.

This situation is a bit interesting!

There are traces of Liu Jintang's team in the north, northwest, and west, could it be that Liu Jintang has spread a big net and wants to surround him with a carpet search? Colonel Grant's expression was cold, a fine light flashed in his eyes, and he said coldly: "Liu Jintang, Liu Jintang, you want to surround me, but you forgot that dividing troops is a taboo." I'll break you down one by one, and see how you get around. ”

Grant's mind turned, and he said in his heart that Liu Jintang only had a hundred students, and he had been divided into three positions: north, northwest, and west, as long as he took the students to the northwest and defeated the troops in the northwest in one fell swoop, then he would have a firm foothold. Whether it is the power of the north or the power of the west, it is difficult to pose a threat to him, even if he faces a joint attack from both sides, he is not afraid. When the time comes, you can break them one by one, and you will be able to win in one fell swoop.

Immediately, Grant informed the cadets of his idea and conveyed the order.

At the sound of an order, Grant led the cadets to the northwest.

Grant arrived in the northwest with the cadets, but he pounced and found no trace of Liu Jintang's soldiers. Encountering this situation made Grant jealous of Liu Jintang in his heart. Originally, Grant thought that Liu Jintang divided his troops to encircle and suppress him, but now it seems that this is not the case. Grant asked the army to stop and sent someone to inquire about Liu Jintang's situation again.

I don't know the situation of the other party, so I can only brake with static and respond to all changes with no change.

On the other side, Liu Jintang led the army to hide.

The platoon commander John said excitedly: "Brigade commander, you divided the troops to move in the west, north, and northwest, so that Grant couldn't hold his breath and took the initiative to lead the troops to appear." Now, Grant has not found our traces, but we have mastered Grant's whereabouts, and it is already us who have taken the initiative. You tricked Grant out with just one trick, it's amazing! ”

Second platoon commander Robert sighed: "I'm afraid Grant hasn't guessed the brigade commander's true purpose until now." When Colonel Grant attacked the northwest and showed his tracks, he wanted to cut us off and break them down individually. It's a pity that he didn't see through the purpose of the brigade commander. One step behind, one step behind. This time, Colonel Grant lost. ”

Liu Jintang smiled slightly, and said without hurry: "In any battle, we must have the belief that we will win." But when dealing with the enemy, no matter how weak the other party is, you must not take it lightly, and you must go all out. Even for those who are mortal. ”

The students nodded, and their faces were taught.

The third platoon commander, Joseph, asked: "Brigade commander, what should we do next?" ”

Liu Jintang shook off a piece of grass in his hand, stood up, and said loudly: "After discussing with Brigade Commander Chen, I decided to go out tonight. When the time came, the platoon commander John and a platoon of soldiers attacked Colonel Grant's garrison at night to disturb the main thing. If the opponent is chasing, take the opportunity of the opponent's pursuit to ambush them. If the other party doesn't pursue, play slowly. ”

Immediately, Liu Jintang told the platoon leader John the specific way to harass at night. After hearing this, John smiled, with a treacherous smile on his face and excitement in his eyes.

He was looking forward to the night attack.

ps: the second shift;