The legend of the king of crossing

Chapter 215 Sixteen Characters

"Your Majesty. I have been thinking about this issue for the past year. Meng Shuai was famous for his defense back then. Therefore, I and many generals in the court include General Gundam, General Zhang Jue and others. All the way down to ordinary soldiers at the bottom. When I heard that the Mongolian army was coming, the first thing I thought of was relying on the city and the stronghold to fight a defensive battle. Over time, a kind of weakness against the enemy has been formed in the hearts of the soldiers. The courage of the army gradually disappeared in the passive defense again and again. In order to change this situation, since the beginning of the year, the minister has specially selected some young soldiers from the army who are courageous, proficient in martial arts, and have a deep hatred for the Mongols. Formed a special team Troops. The number is about [-]. It is led by the commander Jiang Cai. In addition to the basic training items. They train more on siege. Field confrontation and other offensive content. Three months later. Minister Let them go north to attack the Mongolian army. After repeated defeats and battles, this army dares to confront a considerable number of Mongolian cavalry even in the wild. And the winning rate exceeds [-]%. One of their favorite words now is. Mongolian cavalry. But that’s all. Therefore, I thought that while the soldiers of our court are training the whole army, they must improve their mental qualities. That is, courage. And substituting offense for defense is a feasible training method. In this way, we can Cultivate the inner strength of the soldiers little by little. Otherwise, blindly defending will only slowly drain the last bit of self-confidence in the hearts of the soldiers."

"Replace defense with offense." I reached out and tapped on the table. "Nice idea."

Follow my plan.In the decisive battle with Mongolia.The battle of Xiangyang will be used as the stalemate stage.Then I will go all out to counterattack the Central Plains.If our army will only defend and counterattack.If you encounter the Mongol army during the counterattack, defend a little.Perhaps our army will not fight an active attack instead.This is similar to some football teams in later generations.Only defensive counterattack.Once the opponent also defends.will not kick.

Lu Xiufu said: "Your Majesty, I think Master Li's method can be promoted in the whole army. Since Ashu can harass me in Luzhou, can't our army harass them?"

I smiled: "Of course. Xiangfu's method is feasible. Let some soldiers serve as role models. Educate other soldiers through their personal experience. Mongolian cavalry is nothing more than that. Junshi. When notifying Ouyang Jianqing to set off, I will also include this item. Make it into a document. Tell it to Gundam. The two generals Zhang Jue will execute it immediately."

"Yes. Your Majesty."

"Of course. Every place has to be adapted to local conditions. The waterways in the north of Huainan East Road are criss-crossed. Our army only needs to make good use of this terrain. We can use our strengths and avoid weaknesses. This makes it difficult for the Mongolian cavalry to scale. There are many mountains in the middle of Sichuan. Our army can take advantage of the mountains. The fast maneuvering characteristics of the Mongolian cavalry cannot be brought into play. Let them try to take the initiative to attack in small groups. They can even move forward in depth. Fight guerrillas in the mountains. As for the outskirts of Xiangyang, it is suitable for the Mongolian cavalry to gallop. Instead, they need to find another way The terrain of each theater is different. The model of the Yangzhou Army must not be copied."

Li Tingzhi said: "Your Majesty's words are very true. There are many mountains in the middle of the river. Our army's squadrons are either east or west. They are unpredictable. Mobile attacks will definitely make the Mongols exhausted. I don't know where our army came from."

"En. Here I have a sixteen-character secret. When the enemy is strong and we are weak, it can be used as a guideline. Just remember. When the enemy advances, we retreat. When the enemy is stationed, we harass. When the enemy is tired, we attack. When the enemy retreats, we chase."

Li Tingzhi repeated it silently.Suddenly praised: "Your Majesty, what a sixteen-character secret. It can completely compete with Sun Wu's Art of War."

The "Sixteen-Character Jue" included the basic principles of the Red Army's anti-"encirclement and suppression" operations.Covers two stages of strategic defense and strategic offense.In the case of strategic defense, there are also two stages of strategic retreat and strategic counter-offensive.Its basic spirit is.Starting from the basic characteristics that the enemy is big and we are small, and the enemy is strong and we are weak.Take advantage of the favorable situation created by the base areas.Use troops flexibly and change tactics.Seek advantages and avoid disadvantages.Make a difference.To preserve and develop oneself in the war.It is a way to win more battles and destroy the enemy.Gradually change the situation where the enemy is strong and we are weak.Win the war.

This is a typical strategic recipe in which everything proceeds from reality.It is also the essence of guerrilla warfare.It is indeed no less than the ancient art of war.

I explained the essence of the Sixteen Character Jue in detail.Then he said: "The main force of our army is to defend the city. However, we can organize small units in various theaters to harass the enemy in a guerrilla way. Where conditions permit, we can even go deep into the enemy's rear and establish bases behind the enemy."

Frontal blocking plus harassment everywhere.It was the tactics of our army during the Anti-Japanese War.

Quan Jiu inadvertently mentioned whether he could take over Nong Fuhou.I was thinking.If you can recover this person.I let him establish a guerrilla base in the mountains at the junction of the three places.Take advantage of its local connections and complex terrain.Build a potential force that cannot be ignored.

"Base." Li Tingzhi and the others said without knowing why.

"Exactly." I pointed to the map again. "Xiangfu. Junshi. Come and see. To the north of Yangzhou is Jingdong East Road (today's Shandong). There is a large mountain here. It is called Mengshan. If there is a small team going deep into the mountain, is it easy to hide? Simple Let’s talk about it. What I mean is to send a small group of troops to Mount Meng. It doesn’t matter if you are a bandit or a bandit. The premise is that you are not allowed to harass the common people. If you are Mongols, how to destroy them.”

Lu Xiufu thought for a while and said: "It's really difficult. Just imagine. This team uses His Majesty's sixteen-character secret. It appears and appears in the vast mountains. The number of Mongolian troops is too small. The place is too big. Once scattered It won’t work. If a large army encircles the mountain, it’s really not cost-effective to spend military resources. Besides, the mountain is complicated. Even if there are tens of thousands of soldiers and horses, it may not be possible to capture the team members. It’s difficult.”

"That's right. Just take advantage of this terrain. Let this squad gradually start to take root and sprout. And establish a base area within the enemy's interior that belongs to our dynasty. Most of the local people are Han Chinese. Although they were ruled by Jin and Mongolia successively. But most of them still care about us. As long as we can give them hope, they are likely to be able to help our army. If we can win the support of the local people, then this base area It will be firmly formed and gradually grow. One day when our army marches northward to the Central Plains, these bases will spring up like mushrooms in response and cooperate with the arrival of our army. Of course, this will be quite difficult. But it is not impossible. Although the conditions in the mountains are difficult, the bandits and bandits can hide and survive. Not to mention the heroes of our dynasty."

Lu Xiufu said: "Your Majesty, is this base the same nature as Long Ya's intelligence department going north?"

"Not quite the same," I explained. "The base area I'm talking about refers to the center of military command. It is mainly based on military armed forces. This is different from the purpose of the intelligence department. I have said it before. A single spark can start a prairie fire. If a small fire is established within the enemy A single spark like this. When there are enough of them. When the scale is huge. Will it start a prairie fire all over the North."

Li Tingzhi bowed his head and thought for a long time, "Your Majesty's intention. It's really unbelievable. A god. A god."

I know that Li Tingzhi has a lot of military experience.I say one.He can think of two.three.I motioned for him to sit down.Asked: "Xiangfu. Do you think it is feasible?"

Li Tingzhi excitedly said: "It's possible. Of course it's possible. I will start selecting candidates immediately after returning. Try to form a capable team in a short time. Go straight into the enemy's interior. First, light a small cluster of fire."

I praised and said: "Xiangfu, this matter needs to be considered carefully. After all, it is a very difficult matter. I have a few suggestions. Just listen carefully. One is to let the team members have rich mountain combat experience and life experience. The first is to survive; the second is to fully understand Zhen’s sixteen-character tactic. Only by preserving oneself can we develop; the third is to be completely close to the local people. Only with the support of the local people can the base area be filled. Vitality. This is especially important; the fourth is to have a long-term and lasting mental preparation. It is necessary to let the team members have perseverance. It is also necessary to understand the meaning of this trip and the courage to overcome difficulties."

"Yes. I will carefully digest your majesty's intentions."

Wen Tianxiang also said: "Your Majesty's third point is indeed important. Water can carry a boat. If it can be supported by water, the boat will be able to sail."

"En. Song Rui is right. Junshi's intelligence department has a lot of contact points in the north. Although it can't involve the Mongolian military department yet. But as a contact point, there is no problem. It can be used as a link between our dynasty and the future base. liaison between."

Lu Xiufu said: "Yes. Your Majesty. This is no problem."

I nod.He said to Yuan Ji again: "That's right, sir. Are there enough personnel in Longya's security department?"

"Return to Your Majesty. There are no specific tasks yet. So the manpower is temporarily sufficient."

"That's good, sir. Select some people with firm thinking and strong will to train individually. In addition to having extraordinary martial arts, you must also learn the pigeon code to send messages. When the time is right, I plan to let these people join each war zone. In the team sent to the north. It will be convenient to communicate with the Dragon Tooth Intelligence Department at that time."

Yuan Ji said: "Yes. Your Majesty. The minister leads the order."

"Xiangfu. You should think carefully about the base area when you go back. After you think about it, pass the letter to me immediately. I will arrange for people from Longya to assist you in going north. Also, you can arrange for marching counselors or good writing in the army. The pens are advocating the heroic deeds of these warriors. It is widely publicized. Try to let all the soldiers know. The so-called Mongolian iron cavalry is nothing more than that."

Li Tingzhi didn't understand: "Advocacy. Propaganda."

I gave an "en" and said, "Exactly. The Dasong Royal Newspaper I recently published. Does Xiangfu know about it?"

"Return to Your Majesty. I know. I have seen it just now."

"Okay. I will send people to the front. Specially collect the heroic stories of the frontline soldiers. Publish it in the newspaper. To inspire the fighting spirit of my people and improve the morale of the soldiers."

Li Tingzhi said: "Yes. Your Majesty. I will handle it according to the order."

I warned: "Xiangfu. Don't underestimate the power of propaganda. This is also a battle without gunpowder. Its effect will not be lower than a victory. Junshi. You should talk to Xiangfu about the propaganda. explain."

"Yes. Your Majesty."

I looked at Li Tingzhi.Satisfied, he said: "En. The war in Luzhou is not over now. I won't keep you any longer. Xiangfu, rest for one night. Return to Yangzhou immediately. Always pay attention to the movements of the Mongols."

Li Tingzhi got up and said: "Your Majesty, I will rush back to Yangzhou tonight."

"Ah. Alright. Things are tight during the war. It's just. It's just Xiangfu's hard work." I felt a little moved in my heart.There are such generals.It's my luck.It is also my blessing to the people.But I also know that now is not the time to be hypocritical.I stood up.He picked up the teacup on the table and said. "Xiangfu. I will use tea instead of wine. I will see Aiqing off. When I go straight to Huanglong in the future, I will get drunk with Aiqing on the northern grassland."

Li Tingzhi's tiger eyes were slightly moist.He also picked up the teacup.Excitedly said: "Your Majesty, I look forward to that day coming soon."

"En. I will. Mister. Song Rui. Junshi. You also come together. Drink this cup. Do a good job for Xiangfu."

It seems a little inexplicably tragic.

I suddenly remembered a movie episode.Send comrades.embark on a journey.Comrades, comrades.dear brother.Wait until the spring breeze to spread the good news.We meet again.meet again.