marquis of jingan

Chapter 886

Xiangshui camp in Huai'an Prefecture.

Shen Yi has been in Xiangshui for two days.

During the past two days, Shen Yi, together with Su Ding, Xue Wei and others, studied the intelligence north of the Huaihe River in detail.

When Luo Yong came again in person and met Shen Yi, Master Shen finally made up his mind and wrote a warrant to Ling Su of the Lianshui Camp.

After the warrant was sent out, Shen Yi raised his tent in the Xiangshui camp, and then hung up the map he carried with him.

At this time, Shen Yi, although his expression is normal, but those who are familiar with him can feel that there is something wrong with his eyes, so even Xue Wei, who usually jokes with him, restrains himself now Gathering his mind, he stood obediently and listened to Shen Yi's speech.

At this time, Shen Yi's finger was on Hongze Lake on the map, and then he said slowly: "Two days later, the soldiers of the Lianshui camp on the western front will take a boat to the west, land on the northern border from Hongze Lake, and attack all People's Sizhou."

Sizhou is next to Suqian, just south of Suqian.

Master Shen glanced at the crowd and continued, "I won't tell you the exact number of people."

The last time there was a betrayal by a thousand households in the army, which caused Shen Yi a lot of losses. Since then, when he "has a meeting", some key data will be hidden, and information that is not necessary to be disclosed , will not inform.

This point is slowly becoming the tradition of the Huai'an Army.

Master Shen said slowly: "After occupying Sizhou, this army will go straight north and attack Suqian again."

Speaking of this, Shen Yi looked at the crowd and said in a low voice: "At that time, the enemy in the north of the Xiangshui camp will not move at all. If they go to encircle and suppress the soldiers on the western front, the Xiangshui camp..."

"I immediately dispatched to the north, and went straight to Haizhou!"

Shen Yi didn't go into details about these confidential plans. After talking to many thousands of households, Master Shen sat back in his seat and said slowly: "What's more, the people of Qi are already afraid of my Huai'an soldiers. If the battle is successful, I will write to the imperial court to divide the Huai'an army into thirty battalions of thousands of households."

The current Huai'an army is a bit bloated, with more than [-] people in each thousand-household battalion, which is obviously unreasonable.

The addition of ten thousand-household battalions means that there will be a large number of more positions for generals.

Although these people here are all thousands of households, it does not prevent them from conveying Shen Yi's words. There are ten more thousand households and one hundred hundred households, which is enough for the following hundred households and the general banner to be excited.

Speaking of this, Master Shen waved his hand and said: "That's all for talking, Xue Weisu decided to stay, and the rest of the people went down to prepare, ships, weapons, gunpowder and artillery, etc., all went down and prepared, ready to leave at any time."

All the thousands of households, including Wan Zhong, all clasped their fists and left.

After everyone left, Shen Yi waved his hand and signaled Xue Wei and Su Ding to sit down.

After the two people were seated, Shen Yi sat on the main seat and looked at the two people: "Tell me your opinion."

Xue Wei wanted to smile, but he looked at Shen Yi's expression and found that Master Shen might not be in a good mood, so he coughed and said, "Mr. The military book about this strategy is called..."

"The sound hits the west."

Shen Yi frowned slightly, looked at Su Ding, and said helplessly, "General Su, let's talk."

Su Ding lowered his head and said yes, and then said: "Mr. Shen, in the end, it may not be a real way to attack the west by making such an arrangement. If it is to attack the west by the east, then the "west" should be silent and ready to go." Yes, rather than preparing ships with great fanfare like now."

Master Shen clapped his palms and said with emotion: "General Su is still thoughtful."

Shen Yi glanced at the map that hadn't been withdrawn, and said, "Qi people have very strong eyeliner, and we probably can't hide it from them when we move at the same time, so I didn't want to hide it from them."

"Their troops along the Huai River are defending against us, so maybe we are dragging them along."

"After Lingsu mobilizes troops on the western front, if the troops along the Huaihe River in Haizhou make any moves, then Lingsu will retreat quickly to avoid the front of Qi's soldiers, and the eastern front can take advantage of the gap and drive straight forward. .”

Master Shen paused, and continued: "If Haizhou's troops guarding the Huai River remain unchanged, then I think Ling Su should be able to take Sizhou and Suqian safely."

Su Ding bowed his head respectfully and said: "Mr. Shen's two moves are real moves, but also false moves. His use of troops has become more and more clever, and his subordinates admire him."

Master Shen shook his head and laughed at himself: "Don't say anything against your will, I'm not a boaster."

Su Ding lowered his head and smiled, "What my subordinates say is sincere."

Shen Yi didn't answer the words, but knocked on the table with his hands, and said, "I didn't keep you here to listen to your flattery, but I have an idea to discuss with you."

He looked at the two of them, and said, "With Huai'an's current strength, or Dachen's current national strength, it will take time and opportunities to enter the north of the Huaihe River to attack the city. What we can do now, It is to try to weaken the strength of Qi people."

"So, I have an idea."

Shen Yi said softly: "We in Huai'an, can we have an army in the north of the Huai River all year round, fighting against the enemy?"

"The number of this army does not need to be too many, one to two thousand people is fine, at most two to three thousand people."

"Only kill Qi people, not seize land."

"When the Qi people are not on guard, this army may be of great use. If they are chased and intercepted by the Qi people, they should flee in circles and return to the Huaihe River. The south bank will send a boat to pick them up. What do you two think?"

Xue Wei blinked, but did not speak.

However, Su Ding quickly understood Shen Yi's words. He looked up at Shen Yi and shook his head: "Mr. Shen, your idea may be realized, but one to two thousand or two to three thousand people will not work at all. If there are too many people , it moves very slowly.”

"At the end of the day, it's better to have around 500 people."

Su Ding clasped his fists and said, "Mr. Shen can select five hundred elites from the east and west lines, secretly send them to the north bank, and let these five hundred people try their best to destroy the army of the Qi people and annihilate the vitality of the Qi people..."

He paused, and said: "The commander of five hundred people, the general has already thought of a candidate in his heart."

Master Shen's heart moved, and he asked, "Wan Zhong?"

Su Ding nodded silently. He looked at Xue Wei, and then said to Shen Yi: "Although Wanqianhu looks reckless, it is actually bold and careful, and it is very suitable to go further north to do things."

Shen Yi rubbed his temples, and said: "General Su is right. The number of this army should not be too large. 500 people should be about the same. I will discuss this matter with Wan Zhong later and ask his opinion."

Going deep into the back of the enemy camp, or even the enemy's hinterland, naturally requires some courage. This kind of courage needs to be sprouted by itself, and force is useless.

So Shen Yi wanted to ask Wan Zhong for his own opinion.

Both Xue Wei and Su Ding clasped their fists together.

Shen Yi remembered something and asked, "Xue Wei, is Wan Zhong married and having children?"

Xue Wei shook his head: "He just took a wife, and he hasn't had a child yet."

Master Shen nodded thoughtfully: "Understood."

He rubbed the space between his brows, and said, "Okay, that's all for today's discussion, you two go down and do your own thing, you have to be prepared for the northward march, once the Qi people on the north bank move, Immediately move northward."

Xue Wei and Su Ding both cupped their fists respectfully and saluted.

"The last will obey!"

…………

After two days.Xiangshui camp is heavily guarded by foreign troops.

As for Haizhou, which is just north of the Xiangshui camp, none of the Southern Expeditionary Army along the Huai River has moved, and has been guarding the entire Huai River defense line tightly.

Master Shen stood on the bank of the Huaihe River, looking at the opposite bank from afar.

He is waiting.

wait for news.

Finally, Jiang Sheng hastily handed the secret letter from Youdi Reporting Division to Shen Yi. After reading the letter, Master Shen didn't hesitate anymore, and issued a military order with a big wave of his hand.

"Get ready to board the ship and head north!"

Xue Wei and the others clasped their fists together, their voices were extremely neat.

"The last will obey!"

(End of this chapter)