Dao Fruit

The word "chasing again" is simple when written on paper, but the meaning it represents is not simple, and even contains many mysteries. ［

"Scholar Qiu has just breached the camp, and he continues to attack without taking a break?"

"Judging from the previous narrative, Zhao Hong used the chain-camp method recorded in the "Martial Arts General Essentials". Since he has broken through several large camps, even if Zhao Hong was not caught or killed, he would still be There is no threat anymore, it’s time to stop pursuing the enemy.”

"Speaking of which, if the bachelor pursues him again, where will he pursue? His White Lotus Sect's soldiers and horses are as far as the river, but they were all defeated by the bachelor. If he pursues again, where will he pursue? The White Lotus Sect's troops in the south can be defeated The management is quite strict, and once you enter, you will be alone!”

The word "chasing again" reflects the short time and quick decision-making. Putting it into a sentence gives people a sense of urgency and non-stop. Therefore, many generals present tasted the unusual feeling in it. smell.

After discussing in low voices, the eyes of these generals were all focused on Wu Erlang, who stared at the file in his hand with wide eyes and a look of horror on his face.

Snap!

At this time, Wu Siping, who was sitting at the top, stretched out a leg, kicked Wu Erlang's butt, and said: "Why did you stop reciting it? Continue quickly! Don't just look at yourself, you I still want to listen!”

"Yes..." Wu Erlang was kicked back to his senses, and continued, "The bachelor led his army to pursue again, and caught up with the bandit army's Hongzhou camp before dawn, broke through the 72 strongholds, beheaded 8,000 people, and fought until At dawn, the foundation of the White Lotus Sect’s Northern Army will be eradicated in one fell swoop!”

"Removed?"

Wu Siping was stunned, and the other generals even looked at each other.

They also know the general layout of the White Lotus Sect, and know that the camp along the river is the foundation for its northward movement. After the operation is stable, they will mobilize troops from here to cross the river to attack the north.

Now. The chain camp along the river was defeated by Qiu Yan, so the attempt to go north was defeated, but this did not mean that the White Lotus Sect was eradicated. Although Geinna's army going north was defeated, the southern land occupied by the White Lotus Sect was not affected. Direct impact, and even Hongzhou Camp as a foothold.

This camp is one of the White Lotus Sect's measures to consolidate the land it occupies. It is also stationed with specially refined soldiers. They can be called elite soldiers, even compared to the "Northern Expedition" army commanded by Zhao Hong. Give more. It's just incomparable in terms of numbers.

However, the existence of this Hongzhou camp was not for attack, but to stabilize the rear.

He wanted to quickly digest and absorb the occupied land, and then extract value, so the layout of the camp was even more careful. Not only Zhao Hong participated in the layout, but several other generals also contributed. Even among the senior officials in Lingnan, such as Taishi Dong and other well-informed people, they also gave advice.

Not to mention, the camp itself was built according to the formation map. What stands out is the word "defend", which is easy to defend but difficult to attack!

In the final analysis, the Hongzhou camp is to stabilize the territory and stabilize the foundation of the White Lotus Sect. Therefore, there is no rush to advance and it is divided into seventy-two connected villages. Although the number of people is small, but under the influence of the right time, place and people, it is more difficult to break than Zhao Hong's chain camp along the river!

Because of this, after Zhao Hong's defeat, he led the remaining troops to break out, and then chose the direction of Hongzhou, and spread the news in advance to let Hongzhou prepare a layout and ambush.

This is the reason why you should not pursue the enemy. Defeating the enemy is an advantage and you have the initiative. However, once you pursue the enemy, the initiative changes hands. There are many variables and unknowns ahead, which can easily reverse the situation.

However, not only has the current situation not reversed, it has also developed in an astonishing direction!

What is written in this dossier is simple, just a few words and a sentence. Those who are doing it are all generals in the army. They know what kind of fighting is hidden behind these simple words!

All seventy-two villages were destroyed!

This is just like the amazingly talented and beautiful people in history who only left one sentence or a few hundred words of records in the history books. It is difficult for outsiders to taste the bloody events behind them just based on the text of the battle report file. , but it is completely different when it falls into the ears of someone who knows how to fight.

The difficulty and subsequent impact are all in everyone's mind.

"Even the Hongzhou camp has been breached. This no longer prevents the White Lotus rebel army from moving north, but shakes the foundation of the rebel army in the south..." A general said this with emotion.

Others had already figured it out and guessed why even the emperor had retracted his "golden words".

It stands to reason that even if the White Lotus Army's camp along the river is destroyed, after all, the White Lotus Sect's rebellion is still there, and the large areas of land and cities in the south are still in the hands of the White Lotus Sect, and are being managed and consolidated. At this time, a large army must be needed to move south to sweep away. After a while, the power of the White Lotus Sect was broken, its roots were cut off, and the country was restored.

But now their army was told that they did not need to go south for the time being.

Even Wu Siping, an old man like Wu Siping, sensed something unusual in it and couldn't help frowning and asked: "I heard that the White Lotus Bandit Army has built five camps in the south, each of which is like the Hongzhou Camp. They are used to suppress the local area and maintain rule. Even if one is wiped out by the bachelor, there are still four remaining. The emperor ordered us not to go south again. Could it be that the other camps are also gone..."

As he spoke, his eyes fell on his son.

When Wu Erlang saw it, his heart skipped a beat. He didn't want to be kicked again, so he quickly continued reading: "The bachelor broke through the Hongzhou camp, gathered the remaining local troops, and then divided his troops into two groups, heading south and east. Going north, traveling between Jiangnan and Lingnan.”

At this point, the voice stopped. What is recorded below are some battle damage ratios. The specific battle report has been finished.

However, everyone present was both surprised and puzzled by Qiu Yan's final choice.

"Why divide the troops at this time?"

"There are only 5,000 direct troops and horses. Even if the combat power is amazing, how much can be left with such a small number?"

"The army was originally going deep alone, but it split into two groups and entered the areas occupied by the White Lotus Sect in Jiangnan and Lingnan. This..."

At this time, many generals looked puzzled, because this move can be said to be a taboo for military strategists. If anyone else did this, even Wu Siping would laugh at him, and then tell some truth, Qiu Not only did they not laugh at it, but they racked their brains to think about the mystery.

After all, Qiu Yangang led 5,000 men and fought back and forth, defeating nearly 200,000 troops. It took only a few days for the emperor here to order the deployment of troops, but the enemy army there was wiped out. You say that such a person does not know how to lead troops? , then who knows?

"There must be something here that I haven't figured out."

"What's the purpose? Is it because he trusts the five thousand soldiers who were personally trained by him?"

"Is there another surprise attack?"

"It's hard to say. It hasn't been long since the thieves who entered Shu were defeated. The bachelor used a surprise attack method. But after two battles, he has completely stood at the forefront. Every move will be closely monitored. The White Lotus Sect's The thieves are afraid that they will continue to send dead soldiers to collect information. "

"Yes, a surprise attack is now impossible, but having said that, even if the troops are not divided, the 5,000 men and horses of Academician Qiu may not be able to play a role anymore. No matter how high the combat power is, once exposed, 5,000 men are still 5,000 men. Your own limitations will not change with training.”

Several generals were lost in thought, each thinking, hoping to find out the reason from Qiu Yan's actions.

Lu Meng sat in front and looked at the generals. He felt that these people were not listening to the battle report, but reading the military manual and thinking about the essence of the military manual.

"Alas, Qiu Yan never said that he was a member of the military strategist, but his influence on the military strategist has reached this level. What's the point of going on?"

The military strategist Lu Meng belongs to is actually a faction that is disgusted with Qiu Yan. Even so, he still has to admire Qiu Yan's ability and is also curious about Qiu Yan's plans. However, he is more interested in the future of the military strategist than being curious. worry.

Snap!

At this time, Wu Siping suddenly clapped his hands and asked: "How long ago did the things mentioned in this file happen? Was it yesterday or the day before yesterday?"

When he asked this question, everyone was shocked.

Wu Erlang glanced at the file, made an estimate, and then said: "Five days ago."

"It was six days ago!" On the side, Lu Meng's eyes twitched and he muttered secretly, this kid is indeed Wu Siping's son.

"It's been six days?"

"Yes, if Academician Qiu has divided his forces and the emperor and the court know about it, they will definitely be worried and won't let us go south. Then it is very likely that this news came a few days ago."

"This matter must have been resolved, and the court made the decision."

"It's only six days. If it had been anyone else, I'm afraid nothing would have been accomplished. But in the hands of Bachelor Qiu, it's really hard to predict what would happen."

While the generals were discussing, Wu Siping spoke to Lu Meng again: "I wonder if there is any news? Is the latest battle report here?"

When he asked, the others fell silent.

Lu Meng shook his head and said: "The further south you go, the more leak-proof the management of the White Lotus Sect becomes. It is not easy to get information. Even if there is information, it is not something we can know at this level."

"It's a pity, it's a pity. I still want to know where this division of troops comes from." Wu Siping shook his head regretfully, "It seems that if I have the opportunity in the future, I will have to visit this Bachelor Qiu in person."

Little did he know that this idea would involve another legend in the future. This is a story for later, so I won’t mention it for now.

………………

But he said that Qiu Yan was traveling back and forth in the south. The five thousand people were not many. After several battles, there were some injuries, but the number was not large. But these few people were like drops of water in the entire south, and the White Lotus Sect's base camp seemed to be a drop in the bucket. .

Even counting some of the remnants of the army gathered by him, the number was not large.

However, Qiu Yan obtained the key to victory from the battle at the camp along the river, so he divided his troops, and in just five or six days, he changed the general situation. (To be continued...)

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