The fire on Qi Mountain burned all night, and even after dawn, the thick trees could still be seen emitting smoke.

Yuan Tan in the tent of the Chinese army and on the handsome chair looked depressed, and his eyes were dull as if he had lost his soul.

In this battle, only more than 4,000 of the 20,000 people were burned, and many of the people who came back were seriously wounded.

But as for the Lu army, they didn't lose anything, let alone the garrison army on the hill, and they didn't even find the troops who went out to rob the grain, they just set a fire and ran away.

To this day, he didn't understand what was going on.

How could Lu Jun handle everything perfectly as if he had already known that he wanted his own plan.

"It must be a spy in our army, otherwise it would be impossible for the Lu army on the mountain to deal with it like this, please investigate it thoroughly!" Xin Ping choked with red eyes.

Well, there are close to 20,000 people here in one breath, and the other party has almost zero casualties, this kind of casualty ratio is rare in history, and Xin Ping feels that he is going to be nailed to the pillar of shame.

"From beginning to end, Zhang Yang and his dozen or so people never left the camp, and my people personally monitored them." Wen Chou said coldly.

There is an internal response, isn't it just suspicious of Zhang Yang, don't say that he doesn't know about this plan at all, even if he knows, what's the use, he won't have a chance to go out.

"Zhongzhi didn't say that it was publicity, and maybe it was someone else."

Xin Bi helped to make a sentence and was sneered at by Wen Chou, "The people who know the plan are here in the Zhongjun tent, Mr. keep your eyes open and see who it is." ”

Yuan Tan turned a deaf ear to their arguments, and the whole person was paralyzed as if he had been pulled out of his backbone.

20,000 troops, that's 20,000 troops, it's gone.

Yan Liang also folded more than 10,000 people in White Horse City, but that can be said to a certain extent, first of all, he Yan Liang himself is brave and unscrupulous, and he is empty-sighted, so he doesn't go down to the village.

Moreover, after all, Cao Jun went to thousands of elites and even used the Tiger and Leopard Rider and the Tiger Ben Hero.

The most critical point is that it is not personally commanded by Yuan Shao.

And in this battle, Yuan Tan is the direct commander, and all the faults must be recorded on his head, once this matter is transmitted to the western battlefield, even if Yuan Shao can not be investigated, with the harmonious relationship of the Yuan family's brothers, friends and brothers, the good brother Yuan Shang will not be dumb.

This fire burned not only 20,000 troops, but also their own future lives.

He knew very well that once Yuan Shang really became the son of the world, this brother would definitely not be able to live, because he also thought so in his heart, as long as he was on the throne, it was not appropriate for this brother to stay for a long time.

In fact, this is also why Yuan Tan wanted to unite with Cao Cao to fight against Yuan Shang during the Northern Civil War, because he felt that under Cao Cao's hands, he could at least keep a rich and noble life, and if he fell into the hands of Yuan Shang, it would be a dead end.

What to do.

What to do!

Xu was thinking too much, Xu was really sad, and Yuan Tan only felt that he had a splitting headache.

"Childe, the current situation is unfavorable, and the terrain is under the attack of the Lu army, it is better to withdraw to the camp quickly, our army has 200,000 troops, it is a while, and the strength is still three times that of Lu Bu, as long as Childe can be reunited, the one who has the last laugh must be Childe."

Tian Feng reminded earnestly.

At the beginning, he was very disapproving of entering the terrain that was extremely unfavorable to his own side, but it had happened, and as a strategist, he wanted to encourage Yuan Tan to cheer up.

After all, the superiority in forces is still in front of us.

Obviously, Tian Feng's words did work, and Yuan Tan seemed to have reacted, yes, as long as I won the final victory, it would be acceptable to fold some people in front.

It's human nature for people to remember your most radiant moments and ignore the ugliness behind them.

Although Tian Feng's consistent strategy of using troops is too conservative and stable, and he is very useless to Yuan Tan, who is eager to make meritorious contributions, this step has proved at least one thing, Tian Feng is right not to compete with Lu Bu here.

He took a deep breath and adjusted his mentality, if I hadn't been in a hurry, I shouldn't have fallen into today's defeat, I need to take it as a warning!

Then, he looked around at everyone, and the generals waited indignantly for the Xin family brothers, hating them for framing someone for leaking the news even if they couldn't make a plan.

The brothers of the Xin family have been supporting Yuan Tan for many years, so naturally they can't chase and beat them because of this incident.

Yuan Tan quickly thought of a way to appease both sides, he stood up and walked in front of Wen Chou and the others, and said in a deep voice: "This use of troops is my own mistake, and it has nothing to do with others, and I hope that the generals will not take this into account." ”

The eldest son of the Yuan family, who is in charge, said this, and several people were not angry and had to sell face.

Yuan Tan walked towards the Xin brothers again and sighed, "I heard that Lin Mo's people's hearts, cities, and strategies are rare for a hundred years, although Mr.'s plan is not leaky, but Lin Mo is also extremely cunning, eighty percent is for him to be lucky to see through, and we should be cautious in the future." ”

"Lin Mo himself is in Qi Mountain, but Da Xu is at the bottom of the mountain, he is indeed cunning." After having the steps, Xin Ping hurriedly climbed down.

Last night's burning of Qishan seemed to be rough and simple, but it covered several layers of fog in the middle and was seen through, this technique was so clever that ordinary people could not do it, and after thinking about it, there was no one else except Lin Mo.

It is understandable for them to think so, the old yin goods are already poor, but in front of the dazzling Lin Mo, it seems even more insignificant.

Who would want to believe that this is dominated by an unknown person.

Even if they knew it, they were more willing to believe that this was taught by Lin Mo.

"After this defeat, our army has suffered a setback, and Qi Mountain has been unable to take it for a long time, so I intend to retreat to the rear Dazhai to rest and recuperate, and when the time is ripe, I will annihilate Lu Bu in one fell swoop!"

At this point, Yuan Tan has realized the harm caused by his greed, and he should indeed take the initiative to give up this unfavorable position.

Experience teaches.

But I still have to say this, because Wen Chou has always disagreed with the withdrawal of troops.

In this way, it is better to take advantage of this defeat to withdraw from this narrow passage, so that the advantages of his army can be brought into play.

Wen Chou hesitated for a moment, unwilling, but he also knew that the current situation was not good and tough, so he could only give up, "Oh! ”

As soon as he spoke, Zhao Rui and others behind him also received orders.

Yuan Tan was a little helpless, if it was in front of his father, he said that these generals would not dare to say two, but he would.

In addition to the lack of prestige, Yuan Tan always thought that this had a lot to do with his failure to take over the throne of the world.

But anyway, it's done.

After everyone left, Yuan Tan left Tian Feng behind.

"Sir, it's just you and me here, can you tell me what to do next?"

After the soldiers and the Xin family brothers left, Yuan Tan withered again, and said weakly: "I always feel that as long as Lu Bu does not leave this passage, our military superiority will not be able to be brought into play at all. ”

Seeing that Yuan Tan could leave himself alone to ask questions, Tian Feng was still very happy in his heart.

The previous small victory was inevitably a little floating, and it was not bad that this slap could wake him up.

"Don't hide it from the prince, I also feel that only by luring Lu Bu out of this place can I quickly break the enemy."

"Mo Fei. Sir already has a way? Yuan Tan asked tentatively, his eyes full of hope.

"Childe, I actually had some guesses about Lin Mo, but I didn't dare to say anything at first."

Tian Feng stroked his short beard and analyzed it seriously, "I suspect that at the beginning, Fu Ben was intentional by Lin Mo, the purpose was to let us march and garrison, so he seized Qishan in advance." ”

Yuan Tan's eyes rolled, as if there was a certain truth.

"Therefore, now that we have been defeated and retreated fifteen miles, it is also possible for Lu Bu to advance the camp, and even without this geographical advantage, we can give full play to the advantage of troops."

Hearing this, Yuan Tan frowned, and asked rhetorically: "But with our experience, I'm afraid that Lin Mo may not be easily fooled, and he also understands that once the camp is moved, he will lose this geographical advantage." ”

Even Yuan Tan knew that once Lu Bu advanced more than ten miles, he would lose the two natural barriers of the giant ocean water and Qi Mountain, so he shouldn't be so stupid in theory.

"What Childe said is extremely true, so we need to use some bait, which is the inspiration given by Xin Ping." Tian Feng smiled slightly, quite calmly.

"Sir, you want to expose the location of the grain and grass camp to Lu Bu?"

After just thinking about it briefly, Yuan Tan thought of this, "I understand, Xin Ping failed to lure Lin Mo with grain and grass, if he uses grain and grass to bait again, Lin Mo will definitely feel that he has just used it, and he will not use it for two purposes, but will be easy to be fooled?" ”

It sounds quite reliable, but Yuan Tan still doesn't agree in his heart.

The grain and grass camp is more than 30 miles away from Dazhai, and the terrain is not steep, but there is only one passage, let alone a person like Lin Mo who knows the soldiers, even if he himself will not rashly have thoughts about such a terrain.

"Let him find the grain and grass camp is only the first step, and the key to the second step depends on one person in the camp."

"Who?"

Tian Feng leaned a little closer and said in a low voice: "Zhang Yang." ”

"Zhang Yang?"

Yuan Tan became more and more confused, "Mr. is suspected of Zhang Yang's deception?" ”

"To be honest, I really didn't believe in Zhang Yang's sincerity at first, but later he dared to face Gongzi and ask for the bodies of Wei Xu and Hou Cheng back, which didn't look like a fake."

Tian Feng let out a long sigh, "But it doesn't matter, whether it's true or not, I have my own way to let him trick Lin Mo into sneaking up on our grain and grass camp." ”

"Please sir!" Yuan Tan immediately became interested, if he could really trick Lu Bu's army into sneaking up on the grain and grass camp, he would not return.

Tian Feng was still very cautious, saying that he didn't forget to go outside the military tent before making sure that no one was eavesdropping, he turned around and walked in front of Yuan Tan, and whispered in a voice that only the two of them could hear.

The more Yuan Tan listened, the more excited he became, especially when he heard the use of Zhang Yang, his pupils suddenly gathered, and he clapped his hands again and again, "Wonderful, wonderful!" As soon as this letter came out, no matter whether Zhang Yang really surrendered or surrendered, Lin Mo would definitely not believe his words, and Mr. would naturally play a role in the bureau of grain and grass camping!

Throw the bait first, then use the deception, and finally close the net, so that a series of schemes! ”

Yuan Tan rubbed his hands excitedly and paced back and forth in the big tent, and sure enough, as soon as the master made a move, he knew if there was one, which was much more clever than Xin Ping's strategy.

No wonder my father told me many times to follow Tian Feng's advice when he was leaving, although he was a little pedantic and conservative, he was indeed a good hand in using soldiers.

Yuan Tan, who was originally desolate in his heart because of the defeat, felt that he had ushered in a timely rain after receiving Tian Feng's guidance.

After a while, he calmed down a little before bowing to Tian Feng.

"Why did Childe make this great gift?" Tian Feng hurriedly helped.

"Mr. Dacai, I should treat each other as a countryman!" Just kidding, it's not just as simple as breaking Lu Bu, it's just saving my life.

"The son's words are serious, and he will receive the great favor of the lord in his lower body, and he will reciprocate wholeheartedly." Tian Feng won such a high reputation, and his heart was full of emotion.

He really hoped that these words could come out of Yuan Shao's mouth, but unfortunately, there are too many villains around Yuan Shao now.

However, Tian Feng is an open-minded person, as long as he can contribute to the Yuan family in the end, he will not live up to this kindness.

Nothing else, it doesn't matter.

The Yuan army withdrew, quite smartly, it was withdrawn at night, first pulling away the wounded soldiers, grain and grass, and baggage, and the army guarded the empty camp.

When the time is almost up, then the heavily armored halberds, the first camp and the foot soldiers, let the three thousand cavalry break the rear.

Gao Shun and Zhao Yun on Qi Mountain were the first to discover the situation, but he only had a few hundred wolf riders on hand, so he didn't dare to pursue rashly, and he was also worried about fraud, so he could only send a fast horse to report to Lu Bu.

When Zhang Xiu, Gan Ning and others came over with the rest of the cavalry to converge, they only killed more than 400 cavalry of the Yuan army, and the slower infantry were also killed by several hundred.

For the withdrawal of tens of thousands of troops, and after defeat, this price is already very small.

When he saw them coming back with their war horses, Lu Bu's heart blossomed, "I'll just say that except for Jia Wenhe, who in the army can take on this heavy responsibility, it's amazing." ”

In one go, he broke 20,000 people of the Northern Army, and brought back hundreds of war horses to force Yuan Tan to retreat into the village, while only a few hundred people were lost on Qi Mountain, which was simply a crushing victory.

Lin Mo hugged his chest and looked at all this, and couldn't help but sigh, the old yin goods are the old yin goods, and it is really good.

He also gasped after reading the battle report, to say that the strategy of fire attack is not a clever means, Jia Xu showed amazing reflexes and coping ability in this battle.

He judged the entire plan of the Yuan army just through a fleet of grain carts, and knew that Qishan would gather a large number of northern troops at night, so he decisively chose to attack with fire, all of which had extremely high requirements for the control of timing and the judgment of the battle situation, but he only completed it in an instant.

This is the ceiling-level strategist.

Chen Gong can't do it.

Lin Mo raised his eyes and looked at the sky, feeling that he couldn't do it.

"How about Yunwen, now that Yuan Tan has been forced to retreat, shouldn't we press back the color in a big way?" Lu Bu looked at Lin Mo and raised his eyebrows, his smug expression overflowing.

Old father-in-law, you really can't win a big battle, right, he shook his head a little funny, "This place has an absolute geographical advantage, and giving up rashly will only repeat Yuan Tan's mistakes." ”

Lin Mo was not in a hurry at all, because he knew that Yuan Tan was in a hurry, as a person who had not succeeded in fighting for the throne in history, at this time, he was thinking about his own throne.

"I'm not worried that Cao Cao won't be able to withstand Yuan Shao's 400,000 army, you know, once he is defeated, we won't have a chance."

Lu Bu's words were not only a matter of position, but also made Lin Mo re-aware of a problem.

The battle of Guandu in front of him is completely different from the one in history, saying that Cao Cao may be defeated. Actually, it's really not small.

He is always willing to stand in the perspective of a prophet when considering problems now, and always feels that the internal contradictions of the Yuan family are the focus of his efforts, but in fact, once Cao Cao collapses, as the old father-in-law said, these tens of thousands of people will have no way to live.

Lin Mo sighed heavily, maybe he should indeed use this advantage to push the camp forward first.

The purpose of moving forward is not only to boost morale and suppress the morale of the opponent, but sometimes the application of tactics will be more flexible.

Lin Mo looked at Qi Mountain and Juyangshui, and was still reluctant to give up this natural location, "Let's take it slowly." ”

For a long time that followed, both sides entered a period of silence, and there was hardly any contact except for the scouts who were scouting each other accidentally caught by the other party.

It wasn't until half a month later that a scout hurriedly ran into the tent of the Chinese army.

"Yu Wenhou, after visiting the camp last night, my subordinates found rut marks outside the Yuan camp, and finally saw a grain truck driving out of the Yuan camp before dawn, and after tracking all the way, I finally found the grain and grass camp of the Yuan army!"

This news exploded directly in the tent of the Chinese army like a depth charge, and everyone stared at the scout closely.

Lu Bu stood up directly excitedly, his fingers trembling and pointing at him, "Tell me quickly, where is it!" ”

(End of chapter)