Take the city to the Warring States

Chapter 226 Lou Fan's Strategy
At the junction of Seoul and Loufan, Han Xin led an army to camp outside the southernmost city.A general in the central army tent hurried over with Nie Qiu and saluted Han Xin: "This is the man holding the personal guard's sword."

"Are you Nie Qiu?"Han Xin looked at Nie Qiu and asked him.

Nie Qiu hurriedly saluted and replied to him, "Exactly."

"The lord intends to reward you with money and silk to keep you rich for the rest of your life, in order to thank you for your life-saving grace."Han Xin relayed Zhao Wuming's meaning to Nie Qiu.

Nie Qiu was stunned, as if he heard something from these words: "The grace of saving lives? How did the villain save the life of the Lord of Seoul?".

"The fourth son of Zhao State outside Handan City is the lord of Seoul."Han Xin looked at Nie Qiu, and he didn't shy away from the news.

Nie Qiu seemed to be stunned for a moment, but then he came to his senses and blurted out: "Impossible, I heard about the battle on the grasslands in the middle of the country last year. The fourth son is far away in Zhao country, so how can he carry out conquests in Seoul?"

"Why should I lie to you, saying this is not to make you believe it, but just to tell you the truth."Han Xin explained to Nie Qiu.

Nie Qiu's expression on seeing Han Xin was not false.Seeing that he is a great general, he has no reason to deceive himself: "If the fourth son is the lord of Hancheng, the villain does not want money and silk, but only asks the general to accept me into the army. Let the villain hold a sharp sword and serve those generations. Neighbors who have been bullied take revenge."

"I will agree to your request, but you will not get any preferential treatment in our Han army."Han Xin looked at Nie Qiu's eyes full of hatred, and thought of what Zhao Wuming told him about Nie Qiu's past, he was a little moved.I heard that this person is familiar with the terrain from Lou Fan Shanwu all the way to Zhao Guodai County, if he is there, there may be unexpected benefits.

Nie Qiu looked at Han Xin, his expression shocked and his words were sincere: "The villain dare not ask extravagantly, as long as he is a soldier to fight the enemy."

"At present, the general does not know how to arrange it. Why don't you do it for a while, how about the general's personal soldiers?".Han Xin asked Nie Qiu.

Nie Qiu showed a slightly disappointed expression, but since he already wanted to join the army, he couldn't help himself to choose such a thing: "Let the general arrange it."

"Don't be disappointed, if the time is right, Ben will naturally arrange for you to fight the enemy."Seeing Nie Chou's disappointed look, Han Xin knew it already.

Nie Qiu heard Han Xin's explanation, and quickly bowed to accept the order: "No."

"Come on".Seeing that Nie Qiu agreed, Han Xin shouted orders to the outside of the tent.

Two soldiers came in and bowed to Han Xin: "My subordinates are here."

"This man's name is Nie Qiu, and he has been the general's personal soldier since the scriptures. Take him out to change his clothes."Han Xin faced the two soldiers one after another.

The two soldiers hurriedly bowed to accept the order: "No".

Under the guidance of two soldiers, Nie Qiu walked outside the tent.

Han Xin looked at the general and ordered to him: "Call two military advisers and generals to come to the big tent of the Chinese army to discuss matters."

"promise".The general bowed, then turned and walked outside the tent.

Footsteps sounded, Zhang Liang, Chen Ping, Zhou Bo, Zhou Yafu, Wei Qing, Huo Qubing, Fan Kuai and others filed in.

Han Xin watched the crowd coming, and without waiting for them to speak, he immediately asked: "Now that the army of 55 is gathered here, what do you think about this battle?"

"There are three cities in front, each with 15 troops, and the total strength of each city is [-]. After that, there are two east and west gates, which are built along the mountains. Each has [-] troops and a total of [-]. If things can't be done, then You can immediately retreat to the pass. After the pass, there is another city with [-] soldiers. These four cities and two passes are connected to each other, and it is difficult to occupy the geographical advantage."Everyone gathered around the desk, looking at the map above, Zhang Liang analyzed it for a while.

Chen Ping also thought for a while, and looked around at the crowd after a long while: "Although our army is numerous, the Lou Fan clan occupies a favorable location. Once we attack one place, the garrisons in the four cities and two gates can come to help, and it may be difficult to break through in a hurry."

"The total strength of the four cities and two passes is 30, which is only half of our army. As long as we attack by force, there is no reason why we cannot break through."Fan Kuai looked at them nonchalantly, he didn't bother to think about this battle that was destined to be won in terms of military strength.

Zhou Bo looked at Fan Kui and shook his head at him: "Because of the terrain, our troops cannot be deployed."

"Since these city gates are connected to each other, can we beat them so that they can't react?"Wei Qing looked at the map and asked subconsciously.

A thought appeared in Zhang Liang's mind, and he looked at the crowd: "These three cities are horns of each other, two cities are in front, one city is behind, and there are two passes behind. One is divided into two, and one loses the other. When the two gates of the four cities are broken, the two armies will join forces, and the front of the army can be directed at the capital of Loufan, Shanwu."

"Divide the army in two?".Everyone pondered slowly in their hearts.

Chen Ping pondered for a while, and looked at Zhang Liang with a embarrassed expression: "It is true that the four cities and two passes total 30 soldiers and horses, but don't forget that there are still 15 troops in Shanwu City. Once our army divides, Shan There is no help. Use 40 troops to hold one road according to the terrain, and the remaining [-] troops will be quickly transferred to the other road. If they are divided and attacked, the big trouble will be over."

"If Lou Fan brings all the troops here, don't he have to worry about his south?".Zhang Liang asked Chen Ping back.

Chen Ping shook his head slightly: "The south of Loufan is bordered by the State of Zhao, so how can you not know the situation in the State of Zhao?"

"Even if King Lou Fan has the guts, so what? As long as our army is fast enough to break through the four cities and two barriers in one fell swoop before Shan Wu reacts, the situation is settled. Besides, the sooner Lou Fan is pacified, the sooner we can Every day to welcome back the lord, I will be able to feel at ease sooner in Seoul.”How could Zhang Liang not know the disadvantages here, but there is no perfect solution in this world.

Chen Ping thought for a while, then nodded slowly without saying a word.

All eyes were on Han Xin at this moment, expecting his decision.

Han Xin thought for a while and looked around at the crowd: "If you want to divide the troops, I don't know how to divide them."

"One way is 30 yuan, and the other way is 25 yuan, divided into east and west. Be sure to meet at the fastest speed after the two passes."Zhang Liang looked at Han Xin and told him his plan.

Han Xin nodded slowly, and moved his eyes to the map on the table: "The general will divide the troops, and the whole army must take the four cities and two passes as quickly as possible."

"The general decided to take Zhou Bo as the main general, Chen Ping as the military adviser, Zhou Yafu and Fan Kui as the deputy generals to order 25 troops to go south from the east road to Loufan. This general should personally lead an army of 30, with Zhang Liang as the accompanying military adviser, Wei Qing, Huo Qubing was the lieutenant general, and he traveled south from the West Road to join forces after the two passes."After Han Xin finished speaking, he hammered the case table heavily, and then added: "Soldiers are precious, and the army will be deployed immediately."

"promise".Everyone bowed and saluted and filed out. Immediately after the sound of thunderous drums, the army was divided into two and rushed towards the east and west.

(End of this chapter)