Chapter 53: Discuss sending troops and negate the strategy of ambition
"Xianbei is a nation on horseback and has strong mobility. In addition, the northern grassland is endless and there is no place for ambush, so infantry is not suitable for participating in the battle. In this battle, I intend to send 40,000 cavalry and Dali Battalion, Benshe Battalion, and Death Battalion to the upper valley.
A large number of special forces gathered to go." Chen Yaotian said.
"In ancient times, cavalry restrained infantry. My lord's move was wise."
"Okay, okay, don't talk nonsense. Let's discuss how to send troops!"
"Xianbei has achieved a rare unification under the rule of a generation of genius Shi Huai. Our soldiers are trained rigorously, so it is not a problem to fight one against two. We are not afraid of them facing each other head-on. However, the casualties of our soldiers will definitely be high.
.I have a plan to reduce the casualties." Xun You said confidently.
"Oh! What a clever idea Gongda has, let everyone hear it."
"My lord, do you remember the policy you gave last year when you sent General Yan and General Gao deep into the grassland to massacre Wuhuan?"
Chen Yaotian briefly recalled it, then he quickly recalled it and said aloud: "What you mean is: when the enemy advances, we retreat; when the enemy retreats, we advance; when the enemy retreats, we harass; when the enemy is tired, we pursue this policy?"
"That's right, that's the policy. My lord is truly a god. He summed up the essence of the art of war in just sixteen words." Xun You praised him greatly.
Chen Yaotian was so praised that he touched his forehead in shame. This was not a summary of his own. He just borrowed it from a great man in his previous life. After feeling ashamed, Chen Yaotian urged Xun You to tell his plan quickly.
Xun You cleared his throat and continued: "We can divide all the soldiers in Shanggu into three parts. The first part is infantry. Their role is to stay in Shanggu to guard the city and guard against emergencies. The second part is 20,000 cavalry. This part
Led by you personally, my lord, enter the Xianbei territory openly and openly to attract the enemy's attention. The last 20,000 cavalry will serve as the third party.
In part, they marched secretly. When they arrived at the Xianbei territory, they were divided into groups. According to groups of two thousand people, they were divided into ten teams to form a fan shape. They used lightning speed to eliminate those Xianbei tribes near the border of the Han Dynasty.
Slaughter them all. After they complete their mission, they will come to meet you, my lord, at the appointed time and compete with Xianbei."
"This is a good plan. I also have a plan." Xi Zhi waited for Xun You to finish and then walked out.
"In his early years, Quaking Shihuai dominated Xianbei. Now that he is nearly sixty years old, his ambition has declined. Secretly, there are many tribes who want to replace him. I heard that the one who has this idea the most is Kebi Nengbu.
The strength of this department is only inferior to that of Trembling Stone Sophora japonica, and it is very influential in Xianbei. We can send a person who is good at arguing to Kebineng's tribe and promise to help him defeat Trespassing Stone Sophora japonica and ascend to the position of King of Xianbei."
"This plan is not feasible! It is extremely dangerous to go to Kebi Nengbu. If there is a slight mistake, the head will be missing. Everyone here is my right-hand man, and I can't let you go and take risks." Chen Yaotian immediately rejected the plot.
Talented strategy.
The civil servants present were deeply moved when they heard that Chen Yaotian was willing to give up such a good strategy for their safety.
"Lord, if this plan is successful, it will not only completely defeat Trembling Stone Sophora japonica, but also greatly reduce the casualties of our army. We must not give up for the sake of our safety!" the civil servants came out to advise.
"Yes, I am 90% sure that I can convince Ke Bineng. My lord, let me go." Xi Zhicai said eagerly.
Chapter completed!