Chapter 68 The Direction of the Use of Troops

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"Your Majesty, the minister thinks what the captain said is very true! The people of Chu are fierce, if we attack on a large scale, the state of Chu will raise troops to conquer the country. Moreover, the speed of exterminating Chu must be fast, otherwise, once it is known to all countries, all countries will inevitably send troops to rescue Chu. An army of 400,000 can only make our Korea invincible, if there is an army of 600,000, the minister is sure that the state of Chu will be destroyed within three months! Bai Qi said in surprise.

Wei Wei Li Mu, Lang Zhongling Meng Fu, Han Teng, Le Cheng, Wang Jian and others all looked at Bai Qi in surprise, and Han Wang was no exception, obviously shocked by the remarks of destroying Chu in three months.

"Three months, Aiqing is sure?" Han Wang asked.

"The minister is sure!" Bai Qi's tone did not change.

"The east of Jiujiang County is mountainous, and the Chu State built a camp in the mountain pass, completely blocking the road to Jiangdong and Huiji. He also stationed all the naval troops on the front line of Songyang to prevent us from going down the river and into the heart of the Chu State. Therefore, sending troops from Jiujiang County to attack Chu was time-consuming and labor-intensive. The state of Chu also stationed troops on the south bank of Huaishui to prevent us from crossing the river to attack Shouchun. The Huaishui front line is the main direction of the defense of the army of Chu! This is also verified by the meticulous workers. In addition, we in South Korea only have two cities on the south bank of Huaishui, Xinyang and Xiyang, and we cannot use our troops. The state of Chu garrisoned 20,000 troops in the period, and if it wanted to send troops from Xinyang and Xiyang to attack Shouchun, it was necessary to break the period first. The expectation is completely reinforced and renovated by cement, the city is five feet high, the grain and grass are innumerable, and it is not easy to attack! King Han said with some concern.

After the Chu State lost Jiujiang County, it realized its crisis. Therefore, no effort was spared to fortify the cities on the border, and to build strong camps on the main roads, and to send heavy troops to defend them. Superiority in strength is the decisive factor, but sometimes, in the face of strong city defenses. There are also times when the army of millions is helpless!

Bai Qi knew very well that King Han was worried that his plan was to storm the Chu State, and the casualties would be too great. If the cost of capturing Chu is to lose three or four hundred thousand troops. King Han was definitely unwilling.

"Your Majesty, it seems that the State of Chu has blocked all the main roads to the heart of the State of Chu. In fact, there is still a small road, and the state of Chu is not fortified. Bai Qi said with a smile.

Attacking them unprepared and taking them by surprise is the effect that can only be achieved by using troops to the extreme. If there is really what Bai Qi said, there is no fortified trail in Chu State, then the Korean army can use this to penetrate deep into Chu State, and the army hoarded by Chu State on the border will be completely useless. Under the chaos of the Chu army, it is simple to destroy the Chu State.

"Which trail?" King Han asked impatiently. King Han really couldn't think of it. There is also a trail that was ignored by the Chu State. Is it the trail of Dabie Mountain? Or maybe it's Huangshan?

"Peng Li Lake!"

Bai Qi's answer made the Korean monarch mutter. Peng, Da Ye, Li, Gourd also, Peng Li Lake is named because the lake is like a big scoop. It is where the danger lies since ancient times.

After occupying Jingzhou, the boat divisions of Nanyang and Bashu were transferred to Pengli Lake, which was used as a training place and merged into the Jingzhou Water Division. The boat division of the Chu State was stationed in Songyang, more than 100 miles downstream, to monitor and guard against the Jingzhou naval division. Although Pengli Lake is large, the edge is full of swamps. There is no way to borrow it. Moreover, from Pengli Lake to the south shore of Songyang, there are dense mountains and forests. There is a lot of miasma, and it is impossible for humans and animals to do it. As for the north shore, the view is wide, but the swamps are denser. Therefore, the state of Chu was able to safely lay down an iron bucket array in Songyang and lock the passage on the Korean river.

There were more than 40,000 sailors in Jingzhou, and the state of Chu gathered all the boat divisions and placed them in Songyang, just 50,000. Dominate in numbers. It is where the state of Chu depends. And, speaking of experience. The Han army really can't catch up with the Chu people who were born in the river and died in the river. In the section of the river from Pengli Lake to Songyang alone, the Chu army boat division placed many shipwrecks and underwater traps. It's enough for Jingzhou Sailor to be busy.

"In June, July and August, there will be heavy rain in the area near Pengli Lake, if there is a bad year, the water depth of the entire Pengli Lake will rise by ** feet, and in ordinary years, it will also rise by four or five feet. The swamp that was originally impassable will be submerged under the surface of the lake, as long as we send a small boat, it is enough to cross an army of tens of thousands across Pengli Lake and set foot in Jiangbei! In the whole of Songyang, there are 50,000 boat divisions, but there are only 1,000 foot soldiers. This army can either surprise Songyang or go all the way east, at least until it reaches Zhaoguan, it is absolutely impossible to encounter any obstacles. We have more options in South Korea! ”

King Han is overjoyed, if it is really as Bai Qi said, it will be much easier to defeat Chu. An elite Korean army of tens of thousands penetrated deep into the heart of the Chu State in Jiangbei, and the Chu State could not bear such a threat no matter how generous it was. In order to solve this army, the state of Chu must draw a large army from other places! Whether it is to mobilize elites from Songyang or to draw troops from Shouchun, it can disrupt the deployment of the Chu army and facilitate the main force of the Korean army to break through the defense line of the Chu army. After defeating the Chu army, the main force of the Korean army can meet with this strange army at Zhaoguan, and then send troops to Jiangdong. Of course, the temptation to occupy Songyang is even greater. As long as the Chu army boat division in Songyang is completely annihilated, the Chu State will no longer have a sailor division that can stop the Korean army on the river. Jingzhou sailors can go all the way down the river to Jiuzi, and after turning into Zhongjiang in Jiuzi, you can reach Taihu Lake after driving more than 300 miles. And Wu County, the current capital of Chu State, is on the shore of Taihu Lake.

"Is Aiqing's words true?" Although he knew that Bai Qi acted steadily and would not be untargeted, but the stakes were very high, King Han still couldn't help but ask.

"What the minister said is true! When the first minister led the troops to attack Chu, he once ordered people to collect a lot of information about the state of Chu. Breaking through Yingdu is also an element of luck! "Tell the truth.

"How to dispatch the 600,000 army, Aiqing has an idea?" King Han asked.

"The minister thought that the soldiers were divided into four routes, and the 40,000 people of the Jingzhou Navy Division made a feint in Pengli Lake, attracting the attention of the Chu army on the Songyang side from the front. 60,000 light foot soldiers walked the trail and attacked Songyang, if it succeeded, it would be good. If it fails, they will abandon Songyang and go straight to Zhaoguan, forcing the Chu army to return to the division from the border. This is all the way. 200,000 troops gathered in Xinyang and Xiyang to attack Qisi City. If the defenders in the city of Qisi go to war, they will fight, and if they defend the city, they will divide 50,000 troops to surround it. This is the second way. The 200,000 troops stationed in Xia Cai and the posture of crossing the Huaishui made Shouchun's 80,000 Chu troops dare not divide their troops to rescue Qi Sicheng, and wait for the second army to come to Shouchun City, and then cross the river. This is the third way. Divided into 100,000 troops to attack the land east of Ganshui, the Chu state did not have many troops in this area, and the focus was on the mountain passes, we did not seek to capture the valley road leading to Jiangdong, but to capture the cities on the plain, especially Peng (Gong Yuan). As long as we occupy this city, once we take Songyang, we can use the boat division to transport a large number of soldiers to Taihu Lake, and then the state of Chu will be closed! Bai Qi analyzed.

King Han nodded again and again, the main direction of attack seemed to be on the Huaishui line, there were 400,000 troops, and the main energy of the Chu State should also be contained here. The most practical strategy. However, the strength of the state of Chu is limited, and even if it is worried that South Korea will use this trick, there is nothing to be done.

"What do you think Aiqing thinks of this?"

The ministers had already seen that King Han was more interested in destroying Chu than destroying Qi. As Fan Sui said, the state of Chu is a great threat to the north of Korea. Before the hidden danger of eliminating the Chu State, South Korea was restrained everywhere. The destruction of Chu can make the nations fearful, and from then on all countries can only live in the shadow of Korea.

"The ministers have no objections!" The ministers said in unison.

"Good! Since this is the case, then from Xuzhou, Yuzhou, Yizhou, Jingzhou, Nanyang County, Runan County, 600,000 troops, ready to attack Chu. In March, the soldiers of Yuzhou, Xuzhou, and Runan gathered in Xiyang and Xiacai; The soldiers of Yizhou, Jingzhou, and Nanyang are assembled in Nanchang and Pengli Lake, and there must be no mistake! ”

"Bai Qi, I have named you the general of the chariot cavalry, commanding 600,000 elites, regardless of the official position in the army, those who do not obey orders will be killed!"

"Yes!" Bai Qi replied solemnly.

"Han Teng, Le Cheng, Wei Yun, Wang Qian!"

"The minister is here!" Han Teng, Le Cheng, Wei Yun, and Wang Jian came out at the same time and replied in unison.

"The four of you obey the orders of the general of the chariot cavalry this time, and each of you will lead a large army, so you must do your best to assist!"

"Yes!"

Seeing that King Han accepted his opinion, Fan Sui, the imperial historian, said again: "Your Majesty! Tomorrow is May, and if you want to send troops to attack Chu, it will be August at the earliest! The minister thought that the most important thing during this period of time was to stabilize Qin and Zhao, after all, the Qin State had not yet agreed to join forces, and there were still variables in this. It is better to assign four messengers, Qin, Zhao, Qi, and Yan each one. Qi and Yan Xing coerced and lured Qin and Zhao to win over. ”

King Han nodded, approved Fan Sui's proposal, and said, "Aiqing means to plot against Qin and Zhao!" ”

"Yes! What Zhao Guozhi hates, but we Korea have seized Handan, which has made Zhao Guo lose face, if we pretend to be willing to cede Julu County and even Handan, Zhao Guo is likely to be moved! ”

"Lian Zhao and Qin!" King Han and Fan Sui said it almost in unison, and they both laughed after speaking. The state of Chu was weak in the south, and in the north, the main forces of the alliance were Qin and Zhao. If you can use Julu County or Handan to turn Qin and Zhao into enemies, and South Korea and Zhao can easily hit Qin hard, then Hezong will inevitably end in nothing.

Of course, whether the merger is successful or not, South Korea has already made up its mind, that is, to gather the main force to go south and eliminate the Chu State. Once the state of Chu is destroyed, Korea will no longer have to worry about the future. The remaining Qin, Zhao, Yan, and Qi will not have much courage left to go against South Korea!

And the reason why Zhao was chosen as an ally instead of Qin is also very simple. Qin deceived the feelings of Korea and took the prince Chu back to Jinyang, this is one! The Qin State has the rich Hedong County, and the war potential is actually greater than that of the Zhao State, supporting the weak side to weaken the strong side, and the other is also! Third, it's an unspeakable secret! (To be continued)

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