Please, let me be a fool

Chapter 178 When it's time to make a move, make a move, and attack the main force on the grassland! 【Ask monthly ticket】

Following Song Hongzhi's order.

Gao Yang's army was dispatched.

Many of the soldiers did not know the purpose of this trip.

Some even don't know the main general well, because some of them are from Gaoyang.

They only knew that the new Protector of Gaoyang was the champion of the imperial court and the one who destroyed the country in the First World War.

Although he is young, he has outstanding achievements in battle. Countless soldiers in the army are regarded as the young God of War.

and so.

Gaoyang people in the army.

Apart from the curiosity about the coach in my heart, there is nothing else.

Of course, in the army, those soldiers originally transferred from the Liaozhen area had unusual thoughts in their hearts.

In their eyes, Song Hongzhi's prestige was incomparable. The first time he set off was a battle to destroy the country, and he didn't procrastinate at all. Under this coach, he could defend his family and country and make contributions.

It should be known that in the first battle of Gaoyang, many soldiers were rewarded, and their minds and morale were even stronger than before.

Even if these people don't know where Lord Hou is going to take them, one thing is certain.

As long as you follow Song Hongzhi, you are going to make contributions and fight for the country.

More importantly.

This battle, under the leadership of the coach, will definitely win very beautifully.

In this regard, everyone is very confident in their hearts.

"Master Hou, we now have 3 people. I don't know what's going on in the Keqin area of ​​the Baixiong tribe. If we go straight to Huanglong, but according to the previous practice, there will be at least [-] grassland cavalry. Now ten khans gather in the grassland. , There may be more people, if we defend layer by layer, it will be difficult for us to break through, so the general thinks, just on the way, we can formulate some plans."

On horseback, Chen Xian held a geomancy map marking the Keqin area of ​​the grassland, and placed it in front of Song Hongzhi.

It is suggested that on the way of attack, make a plan for the big battle.

As such.

Even if there are variables at that time, there is room for mitigation.

Beside, the other lieutenant generals on horseback also nodded at this time. These people all knew what the purpose of this trip was, so they knew very well that if there was a problem, it would have a great impact.

After all, there are only ten coalitions in the grassland right now. If all eighteen tribes join forces in the end, things will get out of hand.

Fighting a war is not just about sending troops, but also taking into account the impact.

Especially now that Gao Yang sent troops privately without notifying the imperial court.

In case of failure.

Or completely angered the Eighteenth Department of the Grassland, so what, they can't afford it.

"This general has said before that since we are going to fight, then don't think otherwise." Song Hongzhi naturally understood what they meant, shook his head immediately, and said, "Your Majesty once said that if you hit with one punch, you will avoid a hundred punches." What I'm saying is that when it's time to make a move, there must be no ambiguity. The grassland tribes are always a threat to the Great Wei, and they will not be allies."

"In the eyes of the grassland, my Great Wei is someone who can be bullied at will. That's why every once in a while, I invade our territory in the south, burn, kill and loot, and humiliate the people of our Great Wei. Since it is no longer possible for the two sides to coexist, There's only one thing to do."

Having said that, he paused for a moment, and said again: "There is me without him, and there is him without me!"

Song Hongzhi didn't know much about politics, and he didn't want to.

He is a military commander, the current champion proclaimed by His Majesty.

The duty is to defend the country.

Now that the army is going to fight, no one can shake its will.

Furthermore, in Song Hongzhi's eyes, if the emperor's brother-in-law knew what he wanted, he would definitely support it.

Since the foreign enemy has always been ambitious, there is no need to be polite.

And there is one more point.

Song Hongzhi knew very well that as long as he was victorious in all battles and united with the old Hou Ye in Zhen Beiguan to defeat the prairie army this time, then everything would disappear in smoke.

Since she is confident and knows in her heart that there will be support from the emperor's brother-in-law, what is there to worry about?
On the side, Chen Xian and the other lieutenant generals did not speak after hearing this.

They said they were going to make some plans, they just wanted to be safe.

But now he knew that Song Hongzhi had made up his mind.

I also understand that it is impossible to persuade, the only thing I can do is to obey orders.

In fact, if it had been before, when the Battle of Gaoyang hadn't happened, the lieutenants present would definitely not have chosen to follow Song Hongzhi, even if the opponent was Gaoyang's guard and had the right to control troops, they would definitely report the matter to the court .

But after that battle, everyone's trust in him has reached the extreme. After all, their identities and official positions now came out precisely because of that battle.

So they feel that since the order is given, they can just execute it directly.

In this way, the army set off.

After leaving Gaoping City, head towards the grassland area at the fastest speed.

Song Hongzhi, as the commander of this army, took the lead and walked in front of everyone.

Zhenbei Pass.

The situation became more and more serious.

The top generals have already received the news of the gathering of the ten Khans of the Grassland.

Even if the exact location is not known, everyone knows that this battle is about to begin.

Because the scouts sent from the pass also collected that the grassland army was concentrating, and at the same time another army rushed over.

Obviously, if the grassland army wants to break through the Zhenbei Pass, it is very necessary to gather more troops. After all, the previous 20 troops approached the city and failed to achieve their goal.

What to do now is very likely to concentrate on fighting.

"Master Hou."

In the Marshal's Mansion, all the generals gathered again to meet Marquis Shenwu.

Zhao Yanye led them to the sand table, analyzed the situation a bit, and said without any nonsense, "The grassland army has assembled. Although I don't know what the next plan is, as long as we invade the south, it's completely fine."

"In order for them not to disperse their forces, this commander has decided to switch on and off tomorrow and send out a large army to travel thirty miles away, and at the same time bring enough food, grass and dry food."

"At the same time, all kinds of luggage are also indispensable. Lin Cheng, Lin Ben, you two brothers are the vanguard of this battle."

"Remember, the leader must be cavalry, and you cannot set up camp."

"Pretend to attack the base camp of the prairie army directly!"

Switch, send troops?

When the generals heard this sentence, they immediately understood.

Lord Hou is going to take the initiative to send troops to attract the main force of the grassland army, so as not to let them disperse and then attack other places. This will reduce the dilemma that other defense lines are too weak to fully deal with it.

In fact, many people present understand this tactic, after all, some of them have followed Shen Wuhou for many years.

In the battle against the grassland, the opponent's main force must be controlled outside Zhenbei Pass.

Then rely on the advantage of the high walls and thick walls of Zhenbeiguan City to fight the enemy decisively.

At first.

General Yuan Zhenbei did just that.

However, because this tactic was used once, some generals present looked at each other.

Among them, two middle-aged men wearing armor and with similar eyebrows came out. They were Lin Cheng and Lin Ben who were named before. Come and make great achievements.

Before the start of the Battle of Zhenbei Pass, the two brothers had been guarding the northern border and were transferred later.

After they came out, Lin Cheng, the elder brother, spoke first, and said, "Master Hou, what if the grassland army doesn't fall for the trap and stays still? Isn't our plan going to work?"

Everyone knew that Zhao Jiguang had used this tactic before, and if it was done again, the grassland army might not be fooled.

"Stay still, then turn the emptiness into reality and directly fight the main force of the grassland army."

Marquis Shenwu didn't hesitate, and continued: "In this way, maybe they can be caught off guard, and at the same time, it will also make them think that once the troops are dispersed, the entire army in our town of Beiguan will be dispatched to fight them to the death on the grassland. !"

If the grassland army chooses not to disperse its forces, it must make them aware of the crisis.

Otherwise, no matter how the situation develops, it will be led by the nose.

Straight out.

Maybe you can hold the initiative in your hands.

The generals in the "grassland battle to the death" looked at each other, feeling incredible.

Because in this case, their advantages will disappear.

It is true that Wei has the strongest crossbow in the world, and crossbow is the nemesis of cavalry, but no matter how strong the crossbow is, it needs to occupy a favorable position and distance to exert its greatest effect.

The prairie army went out, all of them were iron cavalry, coming and going like the wind, even if there would be losses, as long as the cavalry came close, they would be almost invincible.

Hundreds of thousands of troops are mixed together, especially cavalry against infantry, it is absolutely crushing.
"I know what you guys are thinking."

Marquis Shenwu looked at the crowd and said, "That's right, this is tantamount to giving up our greatest advantage. It's a bad idea, but there's no way around it. It's worthwhile if we can block the pace of the grassland army because of some sacrifices."

After finishing speaking, he turned his head and saw the two brothers, and continued: "So, the commander ordered you two to be the vanguard, so that you can charge forward, and in this battle, you may be shrouded in horse leather."

"For the great Wei, the last general should go through fire and water to serve the country with death!"

Brothers Lin Cheng and Lin Ben immediately knelt down on one knee without any hesitation.

They are indeed not famous generals in the military, but the two believe in Marquis Shenwu, even if they know that their death may not be able to save anything, they will still do so.

As for the other generals, naturally they would not hesitate at all, they all spoke in unison, wanting to fight to the death.

Regarding the loyalty of these people, Marquis Shenwu had no doubts in his heart.

Also because of fighting for many years, I am used to watching life and death.

Naturally, he didn't say much about it, he just nodded, and then proceeded to formulate and implement the next plan.

Regarding how to deal with the grassland army this time, Marquis Shenwu still had the same thoughts as before.

It is necessary to be careful step by step, and to grasp all the situation on the battlefield.

Even if you do this, you may not be able to achieve much victory.

But the most important thing is to be able to guarantee that no accidents will happen. After all, behind Shen Wuhou are thousands of people in the northern border and the land of the Great Wei.

And time, just like this bit by bit, everything is ready.

On the evening of this day, the Zhenbei Gate was opened.

The two brothers Lin Cheng and Lin Ben led the army to leave Zhenbei Pass directly and headed for the place where the main force of the grassland army was stationed.

On the city wall, war drums beat and flags fluttered.Marquis Shenwu led a group of soldiers to the top of the city wall, looking at the dust raised by tens of thousands of cavalry below, everyone's eyes were full of determination.

In the grassland, other things are not important, what is important is to have war horses, which come and go like the wind on the grassland.

Why has the army of the Central Plains been unable to completely wipe out those grassland armies.

It is because the opponent is too mobile.

In addition, the land of the grassland does not want to attack the city like the Central Plains. Once the grassland army loses, it can immediately shrink. However, even if the Central Plains army wins, it will have no benefit other than killing the enemy. less than.

But the grassland is vast and sparsely populated, and there is no cover. Once the enemy attacks and retreats, they have to fight hard.

This is undoubtedly a fatal blow to the Central Plains army that has adapted to siege cities.

Because of understanding these.

Marquis Shenwu would choose to let the two brothers Lin Cheng and Lin Ben lead the cavalry out of the pass.

"Lord Hou, the horses used by the two generals to lead the cavalry were sent by King Yan early this morning. Lord Hou is using them now. If this matter is spread to the early stage and the officials know about it, then"

Looking at the army advancing at full speed below, a general came out with a little worry on his face.

He didn't say anything in the commander's mansion before, because he was afraid that it would affect the morale of the army.

Now that the army has set off, they are a little bit upset.

of course.

The general wasn't afraid that the officials would take part in the performance, but he was worried that if the matter reached His Majesty's ears, His Majesty's suspicion would be aroused.

Marquis Shenwu, Marshal Zhengbei, who controls the entire military force in the northern border, suddenly got in touch with the vassal king, so the meaning is different.

Especially the current king of Yan is constantly expanding his power and recruiting troops.

It is impossible for His Majesty not to think too much.

"You think Ben Shuai wants to use it?"

Marquis Shenwu turned his head, glanced at the other party, and said: "Who makes the horses in Yandi better than the horses in the grassland? Although our soldiers have not yet gotten used to the horses, those soldiers have experienced many battles. What's the problem?"

"Furthermore, the war horses selected by King Yan are relatively mild-tempered. With good war horses, our chances of winning the grassland will be greater."

"Also, even if the Lin brothers didn't succeed in this battle, they can still deal with the prairie people with their horses."

"Even if it will arouse His Majesty's suspicion, we still have to do this in order to keep the North Pass from being lost."

His tone was firm and there was no room for maneuver.

Even knowing this matter is likely to be discovered.

It will be brought up by the spokesperson to speak out.

But Marquis Shenwu felt that he was innocent, and he had no connection with King Yan, so naturally he would not be afraid in his heart.

Of course, he also believed that even if His Majesty knew about it, he might not say anything, and on the contrary, he might still support it.

Because during this period of time, Zhao Yanye often received letters from his daughter, praising how wise and pampering His Majesty is, although he felt that his daughter was too emotional to see His Majesty clearly.

But no matter what, Shenwuhou still feels that His Majesty is definitely a wise lord!
(End of this chapter)