Chasing King

Two days later, the scouts reported that the imperial court deployed 40000 troops in Yanzhou City, and the 80000 troops in Taiyuan. The feudalists had to face more enemies than themselves, and they all had cities to defend. The war situation was not good for the feudalists.

Due to successive natural disasters, the people in the southeast and southwest regions were devastated. The imperial court not only failed to pay taxes, but also allocated funds for disaster relief. In addition, the wars in Liaodong, Datong and Yunnan had dragged the imperial court to the brink. It could levy 300000 troops, and impose heavy taxes on Jiangnan, Central Plains and other places. It was a desperate and a fight to the death.

Therefore, when analyzing the war situation, Feng Ye and Yan Sikong both believed that the imperial court was unable to send more reinforcements to the Central Plains for the time being, but if Yanzhou was in trouble, Taiyuan would come to rescue it. Therefore, attacking Yanzhou was not only to cut off a grain route, but also to lead Taiyuan's troops out of the city and break them up. Otherwise, they would not be able to attack the city.

However, they have been arguing for a long time whether they are going to attack Yanzhou or use Yanzhou as bait, luring Taiyuan to help, or looking for another plan.

They have a total of 100000 troops in their hands. Except for the damaged troops and a large number of logistics, the actual available troops are only more than 90000.

Even in the battle with the 80000 troops of Taiyuan army in the plain, there are many variables on the battlefield, and no one dares to say whether they will win or lose, not to mention the city. If they attack Yanzhou with heavy soldiers, the Taiyuan army will attack Yanzhou from the outside while they are dragged down by Yanzhou. If they attack Yanzhou with light soldiers and ambush Taiyuan army with heavy soldiers, the 40000 troops of Yanzhou will pour out, and they will be attacked on both sides.

Under such circumstances, it is safer to ask yuan Nanyu to dispatch troops from Qingyang to help, and the biggest difference between them lies in this.

"Since you and I both agree that the imperial court is unable to send any more troops at this time, why are you afraid that Qingyang will be taken advantage of when que forgets to leave?"

"I'm not just afraid of Qingyang being taken advantage of. Taking Qingyang as the center, the soldiers and horses can reach Pingliang and Fengxiang in three days. Que forgets is waiting for an opportunity to take the two cities. Although these two cities add up to only 10000 soldiers and horses, there are only 30000 soldiers left in que forgets' hands. If you ask him to control Yanzhou, how many people will he leave to guard Qingyang? Qingyang is a strategic place for our army, and it can't be used for adventure. "

Feng Ye pondered.

"Besides, I have another worry." Yan Sikong said, "Taiyuan 80000 garrison, when we go to war with all our strength, he only needs to send out one, even thousands of troops, to sneak attack our army camp. No matter whether it is successful or not, we have to send our troops back to rescue. If we fall short of success at that time, it may also seriously damage the morale of our army."

Feng Ye touched his chin and thought: "I will never let the camp empty."

Yan Sikong said: "Yanzhou is not enough to be afraid, but with Taiyuan, there are 120000 troops. If the whole army attacks, it means that Qingyang and our army camp are in danger. Therefore, que can never leave Qingyang."

Feng Ye frowned: "in this way, we have no way to take Yanzhou."

"If we don't forget to move, at least Pingliang and Fengxiang dare not send troops easily. If we are not attacked on three sides, Yanzhou and Taiyuan are very difficult to deal with. We have to ensure that our opponents are only them, otherwise there will be great changes and the consequences will be unimaginable."

Fengye walked around the sand table for half a circle: "the soldiers and horses of Que Ji are very important. They can prevent us from being attacked by Taiyuan and Yanzhou."

"Fengye." Yan Sikong went to Fengye and said, "you and I have known each other for many years. Since Jingzhou, we have been conspiring more than once. If you are sure, you will refute me and claim for yourself. But this time you don't have it. In fact, you are worried about what I said, right?"

Of course, it's the most difficult thing for me to decide whether to fight in the north He narrowed his eyes. "There's no danger."

"You can't always think about winning in danger." Yan Sikong touched Fengye's face and looked up at him. "Taiyuan general Luo Ruoxin is the son of former general Luo Hong. He is not a mediocre person. Now you have hundreds of thousands of troops. Any mistake may be a big mistake. I beg you to be safe. We will come up with a good plan."

Looking at Yan Sikong's clear eyes, Feng Ye's mood was calm for a few minutes. He said, "what's your good plan?"

Yan Sikong pondered: "in any case, to ensure the safety of the camp..."

Feng Ye grabs Yan Si's empty hand and unconsciously rubs his cheek against his warm palm. He stares at the sand table and suddenly murmurs: "Datong."

"What?"

Feng Ye pulls Yan Sikong around to the other side: "uncle has been recruiting soldiers for me in Datong. Now he should be able to send another 20000 soldiers to help me. In this way, que Ji doesn't have to leave Qingyang."

Yan Sikong's face was suspicious: "the soldiers who stayed in Datong were to guard against Chahar. The barbarians had no sense of propriety, righteousness and shame. If the army was not there, they were afraid that they would change because of their interests."

"I understand that a few days ago, the imperial court sent envoys to Chahar secretly, and the imperial court rebelled against Nada Khan. However, they have been intercepted by assassins sent by uncle. Datong is still very stable at this time. Just be careful. I think that as long as Hetao is in the market, uncle is there, it's no problem."Yan Sikong hesitated for a moment and nodded: "the loss of Qingyang World War I was greater than we thought, and the troops dispatched by the imperial court were more than we thought. Now the troops are really insufficient. Why don't you go to general envelope and see what he means. If he thinks it's harmless to send another 20000 troops, he can have a try. "

"OK, I'll send someone to deliver the letter right away."

"If general Feng could come to help 20000..." Yan Sikong stared at the map and sighed, "we'll go back to the problem just now. Which one should we attack first?"

"I think, feint Yan Zhou, lure Taiyuan to send troops, Fu Zhi, attack Yan Zhou again."

"In my opinion, on the contrary, we should attack Taiyuan under the pretext of luring Yanzhou to attack our empty defensive camp, and then subdue it."

Feng Ye's two sword eyebrows, which slanted into the temples, frowned deeply: "Yan Sikong, do you always like to sing against me?"

Yan Sikong chuckled: "no, it's just brainstorming. Besides, if I talk nonsense, you won't pay attention to me."

Feng Ye pinched his chin: "you know, it's good to lure them to steal the camp. I'm just worried First, they are worried that they will not be fooled; second, they are worried that they will make mistakes. "

"If they really take the bait, then the plan of stealing camp may be successful. You are right. How to make them believe that we give up Yanzhou and attack Taiyuan is the key."

Feng Ye nodded: "Luo Ruoxin is not easy. The strength of Yanzhou and Taiyuan is obvious to all. Who will give up Yanzhou, which is easy to attack, and go to Taiyuan to meet the tough? He must be suspicious. Luo Ruoxin must believe in this strategy to lure the enemy, and the camp should also let them have a chance to take advantage of it."

Yan Sikong said with a smile: "Luo Ruoxin has a little wisdom, but no great wisdom. He is suspicious by nature, and he is very easy to be clever. Instead, he is mistaken by cleverness. We can go around him."