Chapter 265: Making a Strategy
Hearing the appropriate inquiry from Man Tianxing, Li Zicheng smiled faintly, deliberately ignoring the trace of disrespect in his words, and the words of his answer were even more full of confidence, changing the "suggestion" in the other party's mouth.
"Leaders, if you want to reverse the current situation and restore the decadent morale of the army, there is only one way, that is, you must fight a beautiful victory, frustrate the morale of the officers and soldiers, and raise the prestige of our rebel army!"
Not surprisingly, when it came to fighting and it was possible to avenge Wang Ziyong, Ba King Kong was the first to stand up and respond to Li Zicheng's proposal.
"Brother Li, this is simple, the closest thing to us now is Deng Xi's army, but there are more than 2,000 people, like dog skin plasters, who have been following our ass to the death. As long as you cut them down, not only can you boost morale, but you will also be in a big trouble. Especially the stone pillar Tu Sima Fengyi, who is just a deputy general of Deng Xi, arrogant and boundless, many brothers are in the hands of his Sichuan soldiers, and they are still chasing after us. ”
However, this proposal did not resonate, but someone retorted: "Eight King Kongs, you said it lightly, the two thousand Sichuan soldiers who killed Ma Fengyi can indeed boost morale." However, have you ever thought that the current army is either old or weak, and there are still many people who are responsible for escorting gold, silver and jewelry, how can there be so many troops to take the initiative to provoke the officers and soldiers? ”
"What the King of the Mixed World said is right, although Ma Fengyi only has more than 2,000 people in his hands, if we want to solve them, we must at least draw out about 12,000 troops to have the certainty of victory. At such a time, how can such manpower be transferred at once? Unless the food, gold, silver, jewelry, and families of the soldiers are all dissatisfied. Even so, the number of winners and losers is in the number of five or five. ”
Obviously, the leaders clearly refuted the Eight King Kongs, but in fact they did not agree with Li Zicheng's suggestion, and almost all of them had a pessimistic attitude.
"Moreover, the most important thing is that even if we are desperate to sneak attack Ma Fengyi, Deng Xi and Zuo Liangyu are not eating dry food, how can they sit idly by?"
"Hengtian King is right, if Zuo Liangyu and Deng Xi get the news of asking for help, if they surround us from the periphery. At that time, we will really have no way to go to heaven and no way to go to earth. Also, Li Bei and Tang Jiuzhou are in this area, once we are surrounded in one place, there is really no way out. ”
"It's all a group of people who are greedy for life and afraid of death, and are as timid as a mouse, how can there be so many good things waiting for you? How can you be sure that every battle will be won? This is also afraid, that is also afraid, why did you rebel in the first place? Eight King Kong was anxious, and his tone became aggressive.
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As if he had expected it, knowing that everyone's reaction would be so intense, Li Zicheng's expression was very calm, and he always had a calm smile on his face, like an outsider, and he never joined everyone's dispute.
Not only Li Zicheng is like this, but the reaction of the stars is also very cold, indifferently looking at everyone's chickens and ducks, arguing endlessly, faintly watching from the wall and watching the excitement.
At this time, Man Tianxing suddenly looked at Li Zicheng, and when he saw that the initiator of the suggestion was so calm, his heart suddenly moved, and he suddenly said in a loud voice: "Leaders, calm down first, since Li Chuang will have such a proposal, it is by no means untargeted, there must be some clever plan, you might as well let Brother Li finish speaking, maybe the solution is really feasible?" ”
In an instant, the surroundings suddenly quieted down, and the starry words suddenly reminded them, yes, Li Zicheng is by no means an ordinary person, and he often comes up with clever tricks to make the rebel army get rid of the encirclement and interception of the official army.
The most important thing is that the leader of the Wang League had confessed before his death, and after his death, even if the rest of the people did not want to join the Li family's army, they had to consult Li Zicheng more about everything.
Moreover, after more than half a month, even if everyone's minds were different and they had other intentions, they also understood why Wang Ziyong arranged it that way, and recognized Li Zicheng's status even more.
For a while, all eyes were on Li Zicheng, wanting to see what the other party said?
"Leaders, then Li will not shirk..."Li Zicheng smiled faintly, his eyes swept over everyone's faces, only paused, and continued: "Let me state one thing first, I mean to eliminate an officer and army, but it does not mean that I take the initiative to attack and use superior forces to face the officers and soldiers. ”
"Brother Li, what do you mean...?" Xing Hongwolf asked at the right time, his brows furrowed slightly, his nervous expression had slowed down a lot, and the atmosphere around him was also relaxed.
"What I mean is very simple, that is, to choose a suitable valley, and to draw more than six thousand men from the great army, and to lay half of them in ambush on both sides of the valley; And the other part is used as bait, responsible for sneaking up on Ma Fengyi's camp, retreating with one blow, pretending to be invincible, so as to attract it to the valley of ambush, as for what to do next, I think all the leaders should know it, right? ”
Although the words are endless, the meaning is endless.
At this moment, although no one spoke in response to Li Zicheng's words, he already understood in his heart, and while nodding slightly, a scene was also emerging in his mind, once Ma Fengyi was really attracted, the soldiers who were lying in ambush on both sides of the valley or used bows and arrows, using rolling wood and stones, to attack the officers and soldiers, there was no need to make direct contact at all.
However, although the method was good, no one responded, and it seemed to see everyone's scruples, what kind of caution was played, Li Zicheng's hearty voice echoed in everyone's ears.
"As the initiator, our Li Jiajun is willing to send 3,000 troops, or take on the task of sneak attack. As for the remaining more than half of the people, presumably the leaders should have drawn a part of it, so there shouldn't be any problem, right? ”
After finishing speaking, Li Zicheng looked at everyone again with deep meaning, and there was a hint of ridicule in the depths of his eyes.
At this time, how could Li Zicheng not see the careful thinking of these people in front of him? They want to take advantage of it, but they are also unwilling to contribute troops and forces, and they want to maximize their strength.
At this moment, as if thinking of something, Li Zicheng showed a sudden expression, and added: "By the way, the troops drawn by the leaders must be all cavalry as much as possible, the more the better." ”
Hearing this, everyone was stunned, there was some confusion, and Li Zicheng's explanation followed.
"The reason why all the cavalry is required is very simple, just in case, if there is any sudden change, the brothers in charge of the ambush can also go calmly, so as not to be surrounded and suppressed by the official army. After all, nothing is absolute, and I can't guarantee you that you will succeed. ”
"Okay, Brother Li, when it comes to this, I, Xing Hongwolf, am the first to agree to this plan and am willing to send out five hundred cavalry." Xing Hongwolf no longer had any hesitation, and was the first to respond.
"And I, Ba Kong, am willing to bring out all the people, eight hundred people, to join this ambush operation." After the Eight King Kongs were unwilling to be resigned, they responded heartily, and then said further: "However, I have a request, we eight hundred people are not willing to ambush on both sides of the valley, and we want to attack Ma Fengyi's military camp with the Li family's army. ”
Obviously, no one opposes such an act of sending people to death, and they are happy to see it come to fruition.
As Li Zicheng's gaze shifted, no matter how much or less the troops were, no one could erase their face, so they could only respond to the dispatch of troops one after another, and in a circle, the infantry cavalry added up, there were more than 7,000 people, some of which were beyond Li Zicheng's expectations.
After thinking about it for a while, Li Zicheng also figured out the key crux of it, the most dangerous task of attacking and luring Ma Fengyi has been taken over by Li Jiajun and Ba Kong, and the other troops only need to ambush on both sides of the valley, and there is no danger, how can these leaders in front of them refuse again?
When the last person's voice fell, Li Zicheng's expression was frozen, and he turned to say in a deep voice: "Leaders, in order to make this ambush plan more realistic, Li hopes that some leaders can come up with some silver taels ......."
Before Li Zicheng's words were finished, he could clearly feel that the air was condensed, the atmosphere became a little strange, and the expressions of some leaders were particularly ugly, as if they had died of their father's mother and son.
"General Li Chuang, I really don't understand, it's just an ambush, our people are out, and the war horses are also out. Even if there is no war horse, there are people who are powerful and powerful, so why do you have to pay money now? ”
An urn-like voice echoed, asking most people's doubts and dissatisfactions, and it was one of them, feeling that Li Zicheng was taking the opportunity to steal their gold, silver and jewelry.
"Hehe... Chief Li, why be in such a hurry, I was about to explain it to you. Li Zicheng's expression remained unchanged, and he continued calmly: "Everyone knows it. Whether it is us, or the officers and soldiers, we all know in our hearts that almost all the troops of the rebel army not only have the families of the soldiers, but also a lot of gold, silver and jewelry, one by one. Perhaps, this is the reason why the officials and soldiers are desperately chasing and intercepting us. ”
"If we just send troops to ambush and make a rout, if we don't have the money and the families of the army on our side, and pretend to be defeated together, once Ma Fengyi chases him to the entrance of the valley and doesn't see these along the way, he will definitely suspect that there is an ambush in the valley and dare not enter easily."
Everyone nodded frequently when they heard this, their expressions were not so ugly, and they probably guessed what Li Zicheng meant, and Man Tianxing pointed out the key crux of it.
"General Li Chuang, I understand what you mean, pick out a part of the troops from the 7,000 people, disguise them as the family members of the army, and flee into the valley with the troops who pretended to be defeated and retreated. As for those gold, silver and jewelry, they were either placed on the carriage or scattered on the side of the road, making a false appearance of a hasty escape, so as to weaken Ma Fengyi's suspicion as much as possible and let them be deceived? ”
"Yes, that's exactly what I meant." Li Zicheng nodded slightly, then showed a secretive smile, and said: "As long as Ma Fengyi and him enter the valley, their two thousand men and horses will be destroyed." As for the gold, silver, and jewels of the leaders, they can still be taken back after the incident. Moreover, if we wipe out Ma Fengyi's 2,000 people, we will be able to capture a lot of war horses. ”
As soon as they heard the word war horse, all the people present were bright-eyed, and there was a sense of excitement in their hearts.
At the same time, the atmosphere also changed again and became relaxed and happy, but Liu Fangliang said in a daze at this time: "What do you have to worry about? It's just some yellow and white things, and you can't eat it as a meal? Besides, not all the gold, silver and jewelry on the carriage had to be real? As long as the gold, silver, and jewels scattered on the road are genuine, the wagons can be replaced with earth, sand, and stones. Even if the operation fails, your losses are not ......."
Liu Fangliang wanted to say something, but was stopped by the eyes of Li Zicheng and Tian Jianxiu, Shengsheng swallowed back the words behind, but muttered in his heart: "But they are all robbed, even if all the gold, silver and jewelry are lost, they can be snatched back, is it necessary to be so childish, is it more important than my father?" ”
However, everyone didn't seem to see Li Zicheng stop Liu Fangliang's slight movements, and someone immediately responded: "Yes, Captain Liu is right, the gold, silver and jewelry on the carriage can be replaced by other things, as for the scattered on the road, as long as each leader can take out a little, it is just a drop in the bucket, even if it is lost, it will be lost." ”
"Yes, yes, as long as the carriage disguised as the family members of the army is sent into the valley, even if those officers and soldiers find out that it is fake, it will be over."
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Li Zicheng nodded again and again, echoed loudly, and began to discuss the specific details of the ambush with everyone.
Soon after, Li Zicheng and a group of henchmen gathered in the tent, as soon as everyone stood still, Li Zicheng had not yet spoken, Tian Jianxiu said to Liu Fangliang with a split head and face: "Liu Tou, do you know, it is because of your big mouth that you have said such a big thing, and you have ruined the boss's big thing!" ”
"Tian Jianxiu bluffed me, why did I ruin the boss's big deal?" Liu Fangliang stiffened his neck and pushed back without showing weakness, but he peeked at Li Zicheng with his eyes, which shows that when he said this, he was somewhat weak-hearted, and he was not as straightforward as he seemed to be.
Gu Junen on the side showed a thoughtful look, and when Tian Jianxiu said this, a trace of realization flashed in his mind, and he didn't pay attention to the dispute between the two, but looked at Li Zicheng, and asked in an uncertain tone: "Boss, the reason why you put forward the proposal to eliminate Ma Fengyi's 2,000 officers and troops is not only to improve morale, but also to reduce the burden for the army, and reduce the gold, silver and jewelry carried by each leader as much as possible." ”
"Yes, I did have that in mind."
Li Zicheng responded helplessly, shook his head slightly, and glanced at Liu Fangliang with the eyes of insufficient success and more than failure, which made the latter shrink his neck suddenly, and the chrysanthemum was tight, and Li Zicheng immediately further added the following words.
"The current army, although more than half of the personnel has been reduced, it is equivalent to slimming, and the rest of the army's family members are less than one or two, which does not have much impact on the marching speed of the army, which is also a good thing. And now the most constraining the speed and combat effectiveness of the army is the only cartload of gold, silver and jewelry carried by the rebel armies. ”
"As I think, if only the chiefs should take out most of the gold, silver, and jewels as a temptation. When the time comes, I will arrange it as far away as possible, and once Ma Fengyi chases after me, it will stay just outside the valley. ”
Li Zicheng glanced at Liu Fangliang again, sighed, and didn't say any more, but Tian Jianxiu added: "As long as Ma Fengyi sees a cart of gold, silver and jewelry, and then sees the rebel army that is constantly fleeing not far away, he will definitely leave some men and horses to guard, and all the cavalry will continue to chase and kill." ”
"When the time comes, as long as the boss gives an order, the ambushes in the valleys on both sides throw stones and push down the boulders, which can not only seal Ma Fengyi's retreat, but also completely eliminate the idea of the leaders of the rebel army from all walks of life to recover the gold, silver and jewelry. In this way, it can be said that it kills two birds with one stone, and the army can go into battle completely lightly and go to Zhangde Mansion to join the high leader. ”