Zhou Xiao is a few years older than Xue Ziqin and grew up in the military camp with Xue Ziqin since he was young. Xue Ziqin became a general of the party, but Zhou Xiaoyi served as the leader of the personal soldiers under Xue Changfeng and the deputy general of the Northern Army. Xue Ziqin didn't ask about the origin of this, but he vaguely remembered that it was because of Zhou Xiao's parents.
Xue Ziqin is brave and good at fighting, and his strategy is outstanding. Unlike Zhou Xiao, he understands the constraints between countries better. Although his combat strength is average, his analysis is extremely accurate.
This time, Xue Changfeng was ordered to return to the capital, and he brought Zhou Xiao back. When Xue Ziqin borrowed troops, Zhou Xiao was not among them. Since then, Xue Changfeng has been unable to be summoned, and Zhou Xiao proposed to visit Xue Ziqin in Hanzhou, saying that it was a coincidence that Zhou Xiao arrived at the barracks not long before this incident. The two of them didn't have time to catch up, so they let Zhou Xiao rest for a day and led five hundred people to Yanhangu.
At this time, after Zhou Xiao's reminder, the battle situation suddenly became clear. The cause and effect, after careful consideration, it is clear that Sui Guo used offense instead of defense this time, and skillfully resolved the previous disadvantage.
Ashamed to say, attacking the enemy will save you, Xue Ziqin could not have expected such a simple trick.
In recent years, Xuanguo has developed rapidly, and its military strength is even ahead of Suiguo. Originally, Xue Ziqin was stationed in Yanhangu, and the intention of aggression was very obvious, that is, Xuanguo took the initiative. Suiguo gave up Hanzhou this time, and instead joined Wuqu to attack Qinguan. Just as Zhou Xiao said, the final result was to return their respective cities, while Xuanguo turned active to passive, and was likely to be required to cede land and pay indemnity.
The matter of Hanzhou is left unchecked, and the Sui country has no losses; and now it is allied with Wuqu, everything is done by Wuqu, and the Sui country hardly spends a single soldier or a single soldier, just taking advantage of the situation to Wuqu, The crisis was resolved, and there were still profits, which could be regarded as a white wolf with empty gloves.
This move is really wonderful. If it wasn't for the guidance of an expert, how could it be done like this.
Xue Ziqin could only read so far, but Zhou Xiao thought further.
If the courtiers did not cooperate with other places to respond internally, and even made a lot of convenience, it would be impossible to turn the situation around so easily. In the Qin Pass alone, even if the warriors of Wuqu are extremely brave, with a mere 5,000 troops, it is impossible to say that the city can be broken.
But at this moment, understanding the battle situation is not the most important thing, the most important thing is how to resolve the exquisite layout of the enemy. Xue Ziqin and Zhou Xiao were both thinking, and Jiang was watching not far away, wanting to go over to ask about the situation, but looking at the five hundred elite soldiers around them, they didn't say a word, not knowing whether they should ask or not.
Guo Linchong was feeding the horses, he raised his head to look around intentionally or unintentionally, and saw that Xue Ziqin and Zhou Xiao had solemn expressions, probably discussing the military situation, and also saw Jiang also standing beside him, looking over there. He opened his mouth and said, "Why are you looking at the general?"
Jiang also heard a voice in his ear, and turned his head to see that it was Guo Linchong. As long as it wasn't for Xue Ziqin, he wouldn't be too nervous, and said truthfully, "I... I want to know the situation of the battle."
Guo Linchong smiled and said, "Just ask if you want to know more."
"I'm afraid to disturb the general," Jiang also said, but he questioned Guo Linchong, "Lieutenant General Guo is not worried about the situation at all?"
Guo Linchong just finished feeding the grass in his hand, he touched Ma'er's forehead, patted his hands again to remove the dust from his hands, turned around unhurriedly, and said to Jiang Ye, "You just don't understand. That's it."
"how do I say this?"
Guo Linchong is not like Min Qiu, he speaks in a friendly manner, and his attitude is also gentle, especially compared to Xue Ziqin. Jiang also felt that he was more like Wei Lin, but he was much more mature.
At this moment, when he saw Jiang, he was completely unaware of Xue Ziqin's intentions, so he reminded him of his intentions, and lowered his voice and said, "New recruits, I brought you one by name. What do you think?"
"That's because Wei Lin was cut down." Jiang also answered truthfully.
Guo Linchong shook his head and asked again, "Then if you don't take him, why take you?"
This time, Jiang Hua also shook his head.
Guo Linchong didn't answer, but changed the subject: "There are only two kinds of people who need to fight in war, one is a hero who is absolutely obedient, and who will save life and death; A strategist who knows tricks and tricks."
Jiang also looked at him, a little confused.
"You ask me why I'm not worried. That's because I'm the former. Although I'm not a tough general, I absolutely obey. The general let me die on the battlefield, and there will be no me in the world." Guo Linchong said, "I believe in the general, As the general trusts me, do you know why you are worried?"
After Guo Linchong finished speaking, he smiled kindly, and then walked away.
Jiang also pondered on the spot for a long time. Guo Linchong didn't say it clearly, but the meaning was obvious - Xue Ziqin brought him here because he was optimistic about Jiang Ye. Guo Linchong's speech was very interesting, and he also explained the situation at the moment. Since he is not a warrior, there is no need to force it. The people who are needed on the battlefield are not only warriors.
He looked up and saw that Xue Ziqin and Zhou Xiaoyi were standing there, not talking. Jiang also calmed down, strode over to Meteor, and called softly, "General."
Xue Ziqin turned his head, and when he saw Jiang Ye, he nodded slightly.
Seeing Xue Ziqin's brows furrowed, Jiang didn't hesitate any longer and said, "General, how is the battle now?"
Xue Ziqin waved his hand, not wanting to speak. Zhou Xiao understood the meaning of his expression, so he explained for Xue Ziqin and Jiang Ye: "The five camps in Wuqu, the south, south, north, and center, are very closely connected. The number of troops is more than 3,000, and we have no reinforcements. The general is in a dilemma at the moment. In addition, Sui Guo's behavior is unpredictable, so we can't act rashly now."
Jiang also didn't understand the art of war. Five hundred against three thousand sounded like a dead end.
Based on common sense alone, since ancient times, less wins more, and they are defeated one by one, never confrontation. Jiang also thought of this, and asked tentatively, "Is it possible to defeat them one by one?"
Xue Ziqin was uncharacteristically, but he patiently explained to Jiang: "Impossible, regardless of whether Sui Guo participated in the war or not, Wuqu camped like this, no matter which side we attacked from, the other four battalions could immediately support, and the frontal battle was five hundred wins and three. Qian, I'm afraid even the gods can't do it."
For Xue Ziqin and Zhou Xiao, this is all common sense in the military. It is unnecessary to say it, and because of this, they have not come up with a good solution.
Jiang also asked this question, but it happened to start the conversation, Zhou Xiao listened to Xue Ziqin's words, and said: "Indeed, breaking one by one is the only way, but it can't break the opponent's camp, if you are caught off guard, you can't implement it. "
Jiang also thought about it, and then said: "It's better to let Qin Guanshou send generals.
People come to pretend to be a frontal attack, we will attack again? "
Xue Ziqin sneered, as if he was naive while laughing at Jiang: "We have no reinforcements, Qinguan has already fallen, and we can't take care of ourselves. Now that we are fighting hard, how can anyone come to feign for us?"
Not to mention that Shangzhou was Wei Yuanting's territory.
Seeing Xue Ziqin pointing Jiang Ye like this, Zhou Xiao already had a general idea in his heart, so he smiled and said to Jiang Ye, "You are right, but as the general said, it is difficult to implement."
The two were silent again, and this time even Jiang didn't know what to say. He lowered his head and pondered carefully what Xue Tuesday said. With the means of fighting in his mind, he really couldn't think of a good way. In other words, if he had an idea, why would someone like Xue Ziqin, who has been fighting all the year round, be troubled here.
If Wei Lin was here, he might be able to come up with some strange tricks.
Jiang also thought about it, and his thoughts could not help drifting to Wei Lin. If Wei Lin was... Thinking of Wei Lin's stubborn personality and his fondness for slapping his face to make him fat, Jiang also had a picture in his mind.
Wei Lin would definitely say with a hilarious smile, "If you can't win, won't you just pretend and run away?"
Yes, Wei Lin would definitely say that.
Thinking of Wei Lin's incident, Jiang was also a little stunned.
However, Xue Ziqin suddenly spoke to Zhou Xiao, "I'm afraid it will be in vain this time. In this situation, rashly dispatching troops will not be able to defeat him."
Zhou Xiao nodded and was about to answer, but Jiang also suddenly interjected: "If you can't win, won't you pretend to be a force and run away?"
"Huh?" Xue Ziqin didn't understand what Jiang Ye meant by this, why did he suddenly change his attitude, obviously he was a well-behaved soldier before.
Jiang also came back to his senses and quickly waved his hand to forcefully explain: "No, that's not what I meant! I mean, if we can't win, we can pretend that we can win..."
His voice was getting lower and lower, and he was a little afraid of Xue Ziqin's anger, especially now is not the time to joke, if he caused trouble for Xue Ziqin, he would not be able to live. But Xue Ziqin didn't ask further, he suddenly turned to look at Zhou Xiao, Zhou Xiao also looked at him, the two smiled at each other, Xue Ziqin immediately understood that the other party should be thinking of a bunch of things with him.
Xue Ziqin immediately squatted down, took out the map and spread it out on the ground, Zhou Xiao squatted down with him, and Jiang who couldn't understand the situation had to squat down too.
Seeing Xue Ziqin's slender and powerful fingers, he clicked on the map where they were currently resting, and then clicked a scout to tell the time where Wuqu was camping, and then smiled strangely: "This plain is high in the north and low in the south."
Then he and Zhou Xiao said in unison, "Buffing!"
Xue Ziqin laughed out loud, and the two of them thought of going together. But Jiang was still at a loss, he asked stupidly, "What does the general mean?"
Zhou Xiao also laughed along with Xue Ziqin, but the smile was much more euphemistic. Hearing Jiang also questioned, he explained to him patiently: "Didn't you say that if you can't win, you won't pretend to be forceful?"
"???"
"Look, Shangzhou is high, Wuqu camp is low, and it is a slope. If we attack, they will not be able to see the people behind." Zhou Xiao has a good temper and explains it very clearly. However, Jiang also felt that Xue Ziqin's temperament was more like a general. Although he thought so, he still listened carefully to Zhou Xiao.
"If we had two hundred people lined up in two rows and attacked in a row, wouldn't it look like a lot of people?" Zhou Xiao said.
Jiang also can't fight, but he is very smart. After saying this, he understood the general idea, and I am afraid that these two people were raised by his unintentional words and made a crooked idea. Pretending to be attacked by multiple people, and then waiting for the opportunity to attack by another 300 people, this is indeed a good idea.
Xue Ziqin didn't think it was enough, and added a few more words: "Let them get some war drums to beat, so that the people of Wuqu can't hear the hooves of the horses, and they certainly can't determine how many people there are. At this time, we will attack from the flank, and we will definitely be able to get a good deal. ."
Zhou Xiao nodded, but reminded: "This method is possible, but it may not work. It can only guarantee that we will not suffer easily."
Jiang also looked at the map and asked, "They are camping, but this is how?" He picked up five small stones from the ground, placed a cross at the place Xue Ziqin had pointed before, and turned his head to look at Xue Ziqin.
"Yes, in the middle is usually the head coach's tent, so that there are large camps on all sides, no matter which side is attacked, the three adjacent places can immediately support."
Immersed in the fun of thinking about tactics, Jiang was also a little carried away, not afraid of saying the wrong thing, saying whatever came to his mind, and for a while he forgot to be careful with the general's words: "What if this is the case? Divide into three teams and attack the three battalions on the left and right and the rear at the same time."
After he finished speaking, he looked at Xue Ziqin, waiting for Xue Ziqin's opinion.
Xue Ziqin thought for a while, then shook his head and said, "No, even if there are 800 people in each camp, the strength is too disparate to fight."
"Well..." Jiang Ye's eyes returned to the map again, "What if this is the case? It's still 200 people pretending to be a force, 300 people in three teams, not fighting, just making trouble, setting fire to kill people, and running away when they're done."
Xue Ziqin and Zhou Xiao smiled, even a little playful.
Xue Ziqin: This person has my demeanor.
Zhou Xiao: This person is as cheap as Xue Ziqin.
Jiang also saw that the two of them didn't speak, so he continued: "Didn't you say that you are in a hurry, and then decline, and three are exhausted? Two hundred people pretend to be forceful, and three hundred people attack and make trouble from three sides. If we do it a few more times, they will definitely panic. They have to die. Besides, aren't we sneak attacks? Since we have no defenses, as long as we understand the patrols first, making trouble can also weaken their strength... Uh, that's what I think, I don't know if it will work or not." After thinking about it, Jiang Ye Suddenly began to panic. He had such an idea in his mind, and he told the truth, but in reality, he had no ability to judge whether it was possible or not.
Zhou Xiao added: "If it is repeated several times, not to mention that the enemy is tired of defense, we can even take the opportunity to find out which camp the grain is in, and it will be even more exciting if the fire is set on fire."
Xue Ziqin patted Jiang Ye's head with satisfaction, the force was not small, and the patted Jiang also fell forward, almost falling off balance: "Bunny is very clever, I will consider the details."
Zhou Xiao smiled: "It's best to win this battle, otherwise, if the general knows that I'm following you, I will definitely be beaten."
Hearing this, Xue Ziqin laughed wickedly, put his arm around Zhou Xiao's shoulder, and patted: "Who are we two with? It's too outrageous to say this. If you want to be beaten, I will definitely be beaten with you."