Wei Ni

Beyond the Yanmen Pass, the yellow grass is long, like a yellow-green sea with undulating waves.

In midsummer, the wild grass grows very lush and is about the same height. From a distance, it seems that the sky and the earth are connected; but there are many undulating sand dunes under the grass, and the terrain is uneven. When you get close, you can definitely feel the big drop of the slope. .

Xia Houhui, who rode his horse slowly towards Yinguan County, felt that "what is on paper is always shallow".

Originally, in the map he had seen, after leaving Yanmen Pass, the terrain was flat and the cavalry could roam freely, but now he found that there were many high sand dunes in front of him, and galloping war horses could not charge up at all.

Moreover, the depressions between the sand dunes can even accommodate thousands of cavalry to conceal and set up ambushes.

He also finally knew why Tian Yu dared to station in the Yin Hall.

Given the ravine-ridden terrain here, someone as cunning as Ke Bi Neng would definitely be worried that the Wei army would set up an ambush here.

Just like in the past, Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty listened to Nie Yi's plan to lure the enemy deep, and set up an ambush in Mayi City, which is across the river from Yinguan.

Therefore, when he saw the Southern Huns patrolling and guarding outside, he felt an inexplicable sense of irony in his heart—the Xiongnu, who had been resisted by countless Han family sons before, were now migrating into this land on their own initiative by the State of Wei. Mountains and rivers outside and inside.

Perhaps, this is the "story" that Xianbei can also drink horses in the Central Plains in the future
"Zhiquan, when I see Prefect Tian later, if you have a plan to defeat the enemy, please feel free to speak up."

Just as Xia Houhui was looking around on the saddle and expressing his feelings, Qin Lang, who was riding in the front, suddenly slowed down his horse and drove alongside him, giving instructions in a low voice.

Before sending out troops, Emperor Cao Rui told Qin Lang to listen to Tian Yu's opinions after he arrived in Bingzhou.

That's why he left his soldiers and horses in Yanmen Pass this time, and came to find Tian Yu himself first.

This is understandable.

In the past, Cao Zhang, who was as brave as the yellow beard, relied on Tian Yu's dispatch during the crusade against Wuhuan in Daijun. Let Cao Zhang be able to pursue Da Pozhi.

Qin Lang can't compare to Cao Zhang in terms of decisive opportunity and breakthrough, and he can't compare with Tian Yu in terms of formation and understanding of Hulu's tactics. That's why he wants Xia Houhui to keep silent.At least you have to show your talent and learning a little bit, don't let Tian Yu and other frontier generals feel that they are a group of people who rely on the legacy of their ancestors to occupy high positions.

After all, the attack on Ke Bineng was not just to deter the Hulu.

In the land of border counties, there are especially many arrogant soldiers and powerful generals.

If the Luoyang Central Army, which represents the face of the imperial court, cannot convince them in terms of general strategy and good combat, how can they guarantee their loyalty?
"Okay, I'll do my best."

Xia Houhui, who knew Qin Lang's implication, gave him a clear smile.

This also made Qin Lang breathe a sigh of relief.

Because ever since he transferred Xia Houhui to watch from the side, he has been very "obedient", except for nodding in agreement, he didn't say a word about anything.

At first, Qin Lang thought it was the reason why Cao Shuang was also there.

This time Cao Shuang was also sent by the emperor to join the conscripts. The reason was that he had served as the captain of the city gate for some time, and now that General Wuwei was lacking again, so Cao Rui asked him to accumulate meritorious service so that he could take over Wuwei after returning to Luoyang. The post of general.

It is well known that Cao Shuang has resentment towards Xia Houhui.

Although it is not enough to add evil words, but it is inevitable not to talk to each other after meeting each other.

So when Cao Shuang was by his side, it's not surprising that Xia Houhui kept his mouth shut in order to avoid fighting.

However, slowly, Qin Lang discovered that Xia Houhui was not jealous of Cao Shuang's side and kept silent, but was really negative about this battle, and completely regarded this battle as the most important part of participating.

The reason, Qin Lang thought to himself was that he was dissatisfied with him.

Because he transferred all the [-] cavalry soldiers from the backbone battalion to the Xiaoqi battalion, completely emptied Xia Houhui and restrained him too much, so that he felt rejected.

After all, the leader of the army is most afraid of being seized of military power.

Even when the emperor Cao Rui seized the military power, the generals would feel resentful!

Not to mention that Xia Houhui and Qin Lang's identities, backgrounds and official positions are evenly matched, so how can they swallow this breath?

But Qin Lang can't help it~
Who told Xia Houhui to behave in the past, even the emperor Cao Rui didn't forget to give him a special warning?

Still, it's fine.

Now Xia Houhui agreed very readily, which made Qin Lang feel that he was clear about right and wrong.

At least the public will not be abolished by the private.

In fact, it was Qin Lang himself who was overwhelmed.

Xia Houhui didn't have any resentment towards him.

It's just a balance of mentality, and no longer strive for merit in this battle.

Furthermore, the so-called summer insects are beyond words.

With Qin Lang's style of seeking safety in everything and Cao Shuang's talent, what can he discuss?
Why do you need to play the piano to a cow?

If you talk too much, what you get is just annoying.

But for Tian Yu who is about to meet, he feels that he can talk about his own opinion.

whether it is adopted or not.

Although, he didn't know that Tian Yu had already given the emperor Cao Rui the right to act cheaply; but he knew that as long as there was a half chance of success, Tian Yu would take a gamble not to let Kebi see the next day Sunlight.Because of the blood feud of being burned, killed and plundered by the Xianbei tribe for decades, people in high places in the temple don't understand it, but everyone who grew up in the border county will never forget it.

When I was young, I went to the camp.

Perhaps in order to ensure the convenience of water for the [-] Luoyang infantry, Tian Yu did not place his camp in the ruined walls of Yinguan City, but chose the waterside of a tributary of the Sanggan River.The mansion where the grain and fodder was hoarded fell back on the low hill, and the county soldiers and infantry formed a circle with carts to build a defense line, while the Southern Huns' cavalry and the Wuhuan Tucai who had arrived a few days ago were outside.

He is well versed in the tactics of infantry and cavalry working together to defend - the infantry sticks to the battalion, and the cavalry responds to mobile harassment outside.

At this time, he who had to report Qin Lang's arrival was standing in front of the camp gate to welcome him.

He is already over sixty years old, and his body is not rickety.

He was dressed in a crude leather armor that was old and not old, with signs of being damaged by arrow clusters or spears and spears could be seen vaguely; there was no pocket, so that the white and black hair and the slightly messy gray beard complemented each other.His face was full of gullies carved by the years and the wind, but his expression was resolute and his eyes were burning, and he was not at all old and stupid in his sixtieth year.

Qin Lang, who rode his horse slowly approached, reined in his horse and walked on foot more than ten steps away, smiling and clapping his hands in determination.

This made Tian Yu, who was originally full of solemnity, also smile. After a few polite words, he strode forward and stretched out his hand sideways to ask Qin Lang to go ahead.

There is no difference in official positions between the two.

But in this battle, Emperor Cao Rui took Qin Lang as the main general, and Tian Yu cooperated, and naturally showed the distinction between primary and secondary in some details.

It's just that Qin Lang has always been humble and gave in several times, and finally the two walked side by side.

After arriving in the military tent, Qin Lang did not sit in the main seat, but chose to sit on the left and right with Tian Yu, and Xia Houhui, who followed step by step, also sat directly in the last seat.

This made Tian Yu glance at him curiously.

Guards are not eligible to sit.

And he always thought that Xia Houhui, who was very majestic but not wearing armor, was Qin Lang's personal bodyguard!

"General Tian, ​​when my supervisor left Luoyang, His Majesty ordered you to listen to the general's words more in this battle. I have been in Luoyang for a long time, and I don't know much about the affairs of the frontier county. How can I fight against the thief Ke? Root, please tell me the general."

After taking his seat, Qin Lang stepped directly into the topic and asked questions with a very low posture.

"Don't dare to be taught."

With a slight bow, Tian Yu hummed first, and then continued, "Your Majesty trusts me, and I don't take me as the general's deputy. I will do my best to help the general defeat the enemy. Our soldiers are brave and well-armored. Xianbei Hu Captives can do it! If the enemy and us fight fiercely in a majestic formation, the general can defeat them in one battle without my side. Therefore, what I have been thinking about recently is how to force the thief Kebi to come and join our army as soon as possible A decisive battle. Now, Bile's army is in Pingcheng, and the old, weak, women and children of the tribe are placed in Yunzhong County, and the cattle and sheep are driven to graze in Yanze (Daihai) in Qiangyin County, Yanbei. If our army goes, he will follow Bai Dengshan retreated slowly to Gaoliu and Macheng in Daijun, Youzhou, temporarily avoiding our army's sharp edge and luring our army to go deep, so as to wear down our army's spirit and prolong the food road. But waiting for our army to find a decisive battle will not be possible, teacher veteran When he is tired, he will divide the elite cavalry to cut off our army's food road, causing our army's morale to collapse, so he can chase after him in order to win a big victory. Therefore, in my opinion, it is better to temporarily abandon Pingcheng if the general leads his troops to the north Regardless, the troops came to Beiping Township in the Dai Commandery of Youzhou, so that the thief Ke Bineng had no choice but to come and drive his troops to fight our army to the death."

What's the point of this?
Directly drive the troops to Pingcheng, if he retreats, just divide the troops to attack their cattle and sheep in Yanze, wouldn't they be forced to return for a decisive battle?
Why bother to go to Beiping Township in Dai County?
Could it be that Tian Yu felt that the thief Kebi's ability to keep cattle and sheep in Yanze to graze was a bait to lure our army into the depths?

After listening carefully, Qin Lang raised his eyebrows, but didn't make a sound immediately.

After he was determined to be the main general of the battle, he was summoned by the emperor Cao Rui to discuss with Jiang Ji and other important officials before the battle.

I also know that the temple predicts that the thief Ke Bineng will inevitably avoid the battle in the early stage, and will follow the characteristics of nomadic tribes, and then fight the Wei army after the autumn is high and fat; I also know that Yanze is at the northernmost end of Yanmen County, far away Hundreds of miles away, and surrounded by mountains, it is very easy to be caught in the urn.

Therefore, he very much agrees with Tian Yu's analysis that it is difficult to find the right time for a decisive battle.

But he couldn't understand the way of driving troops to Daijun.

It can't be, Tian Yu wants to rely on Bei Zhonglang, who is currently stationed in Daijun, to guarantee the supply of food and fodder in the future?

Qin Lang pondered silently for a while, but still didn't know what it meant, so he looked sideways at Xiahou Hui and raised his chin.

Tian Yu, who was sitting across from him, saw that Qin Lang was just thinking, and wanted to explain, but when he saw Qin Lang asking others, he held back his words and waited with interest.

But Xiahou Hui's words were astonishing.

After showing Qin Lang a smile, he cupped his hands at Tian Yu and asked, "Presumably, General Tian has already told the thief Ke Bineng all the details of our army?" (End of this chapter)