Transmigrating into a Turbulent Era as a Soldier, Starting with Marrying a Wife

The Marquis did not speak.

Bai Yuxuan, who was beside him, pondered for a moment and said.

"The upper and lower reaches of the Chishui River, within hundreds of miles, are all mountains, and there are very few places suitable for the army to cross the river."

"The nearest ferry suitable for troops to cross the river is Hulin Ferry, four hundred and fifty miles downstream."

"But, that's four hundred and fifty miles away!"

Li Yuan got up and sighed.

"Four hundred and fifty miles, so what."

"We Liang people are too used to thinking about problems with the mindset of farmers."

"The Tiele people live by water and grass in the grassland and will never lack horses."

"They only need to send a surprise team of five or six thousand cavalry, equip each person with two horses, and bring enough rations, and they can rush to Hulin Ferry in just a few days."

"If the Tiele people suddenly attack, the defenders of Hulin Ferry will definitely be difficult to defend against."

"After the Tiele people seize Hulin Ferry, they can bypass our army and reach our rear in the heart of Daliang."

Li Yuan calculated with his fingers, his eyes showing worry.

"If there are no accidents, it will probably only take nine days for the Tiele people's surprise team to reach the mountain road behind us."

"At that time, the main force of the Tiele army and the surprise team will attack the Luanshi Mountain camp from both the front and the rear."

"At that time, our Liang army... will be defeated!"

After Li Yuan said these words, the tent became so quiet that a pin could be heard dropping.

Both the female Marquis and Bai Yuxuan were shocked.

Longxiang Marquis pondered for a moment and then asked.

"Then, Lieutenant Li, how can we determine whether the Tiele people have already divided their troops?"

Li Yuan looked at the sky outside the tent and said.

"Marquis, please come with me."

The two followed Li Yuan to the outside of the tent, standing on the enemy observation platform on the top of the mountain, looking at the Tiele camp on the opposite bank.

The terrain on the south bank is higher, almost overlooking the Tiele camp on the north bank.

At this time, the sky had completely darkened, and the Tiele people's bonfires were scattered throughout the camp area.

Li Yuan pointed to the bonfires and said.

"When the Tiele people set up camp, they usually set up one tent for every ten-man team, with one bonfire."

"The total number of Tiele troops invading this time is 30,000. In the battles with our army, they have lost about 3,000 troops."

"We only need to count the number of bonfires in their camp to roughly estimate how many troops are still in the Tiele camp."

Hearing this, both women's eyes lit up.

The Tiele camp is not far from the bank of the Chishui River.

The number of bonfires can be clearly seen.

And their eyesight is also good.

After careful counting, there are more than two thousand bonfires in the Tiele camp, which means that there are only 20,000 troops in the Tiele camp at this time.

Seeing this result, everyone frowned.

The enemy camp should have 27,000 remaining troops, but now there are only about 20,000.

Li Yuan looked at the north bank with a tight gaze and sighed.

"The Tiele people have divided at least 7,000 troops, and it is estimated that they have been behind us for several days."

"Then... then what should we do?"

"If you want to preserve the army, the best way is to abandon the Chishui River defense line."

"Re-establish the camp on the main peak of Luanshi Mountain."

"Preserve military strength and choose an opportunity to fight again."

Longxiang Marquis's expression became solemn, and he said in a deep voice.

"That is equivalent to us opening up the road."

"The Tiele people's soldiers can directly rush into Daliang."

Longxiang Marquis looked desolate.

"The court's order to me is to defend the Chishui River to the death."

"If I abandon the Hongsha Ferry here, even if I can survive, I will be imprisoned for disobeying orders."

This was also within Li Yuan's calculations, so he said again.

"Marquis, there is another way, that is, our army also divides into two routes."

"One route continues to defend the Hongsha Ferry here."

"The other route sets up an ambush at Cuisong Ridge at the Hulu Pass, twenty miles behind Luanshi Mountain, and tries to defeat the Tiele people's surprise team."

"It's just......"

Longxiang Marquis's face was cold, and he sighed slightly, continuing Li Yuan's words.

"It's just that once the enemy's surprise team arrives behind us."

"The 20,000 Tiele troops on the front will inevitably launch a full-scale attack on the Luanshi Mountain camp."

"If too many soldiers are left on the Chishui River line, then there will not be enough troops for the ambush in the rear."

"If too few are left, then the front line will be easily broken by the Tiele people."

"The Liang army will eventually be in a situation of being attacked from both the front and the rear."

Li Yuan nodded silently.

"What the Marquis said is true, that's what I'm worried about."

Longxiang Marquis clenched his hand and said in a low voice.

"I will discuss with the generals of each prefecture how to deal with it later."

"You will stay here as a military advisor in the central army to help advise on military affairs."

Immediately, Longxiang Marquis ordered the central army to beat the drums to gather the generals.

Before long, the generals and commanders of each prefecture gathered in the central army tent.

Longxiang Marquis explained the Tiele army's movements discovered by Li Yuan to the generals.

But she did not say that this information was discovered by Li Yuan.

Instead, she said that it was discovered by her, Longxiang Marquis.

This is not to say that the female Marquis wanted to take the credit for Li Yuan's discovery of the Tiele army's situation.

In fact, it was to protect Li Yuan and at the same time avoid the possibility of argument.

If it was said that this information was discovered by Li Yuan, it would probably cause unnecessary arguments on the spot.

If it was said that it was discovered by Longxiang Marquis herself, then no one would dare to question it.

When the generals heard that the Tiele people might have already divided their troops and detoured to their rear.

The faces of the generals changed.

Several of them, after asking the Marquis for instructions, also went out of the tent to calculate the bonfires in the Tiele people's camp.

Before long, they also came to the same judgment as Li Yuan.

The Tiele people are indeed likely to have sent people to detour to the rear and cut off the Liang army's retreat.

After confirming the information, the rest was for Longxiang Marquis to ask the generals.

Does everyone have a way to deal with the enemy?

The tent fell silent again.

The female Marquis could see that the generals of each prefecture were actually veterans and not without solutions.

It's just that this kind of big thing, once you say the wrong thing, you can't bear the responsibility.

Under Longxiang Marquis's repeated questioning.

General Han Mingdao of Dingzhou and General Chen Lian of Weizhou looked at each other helplessly.

The two stepped forward and cupped their hands in reply.

"Reporting to the Marquis, now our army can only divide into two routes, one route continues to defend the mountain pass."

"The other route sets up an ambush in the rear and tries to annihilate the Tiele people's detour troops."

Longxiang Marquis nodded.

At present, this seems to be the only plan that can be implemented.

But another problem appeared in front of them.

If the troops are divided into two routes, who will lead these two routes?

To defend the Chishui River defense line, the court appointed Longxiang Marquis Bai Jing as the commander.

If successful, the greatest credit will of course be Longxiang Marquis's.

If it fails, the greatest responsibility will also be borne by Longxiang Marquis.

But if one route is to be separated, another general must be selected to lead it.

The four generals of the prefectures looked at each other and all lowered their heads.

Leading an army alone seems glorious, but in fact it is extremely risky.

Once the ambush fails, you will have to bear heavy responsibility.

The generals are all old soldiers, so naturally they know how to protect themselves.

Seeing that the four generals were all silent, Longxiang Marquis slammed the table heavily with her hand in anger.

"Everyone, once the Tiele people break through the Chishui River."

"They will inevitably plunder the wilderness."

"Your four prefectures will be the first to bear the brunt."

"For the sake of my Daliang, please don't shirk your responsibilities."

The four of them all looked embarrassed, and finally looked at each other.

They could only cup their hands and say to Longxiang Marquis.

"Please make the decision, Marquis, as to who will lead."

"We will all obey the Marquis's orders."

Longxiang Marquis could only sigh.

"Okay, since that's the case, I will decide how to divide the troops."

"General Qi Dekuan of Qingzhou, General Jia Heng of Huaizhou."

"You two will stay with me to defend the Chishui River defense line."

"Block the Tiele people's attack from the opposite camp."

The two generals both smiled bitterly. Following Longxiang Marquis, they would probably have to face the Tiele people's fierce attack.

But the military order was like this, and the two could only cup their hands to accept the order.

Longxiang Marquis continued.

"General Han Mingdao of Dingzhou, General Chen Lian of Weizhou."

"The troops of your two prefectures will be combined into one route and set up an ambush in the rear to prepare to ambush the enemy's detour troops."

The two generals looked at each other and asked.

"Then Marquis, who will be the main general between us two, and who will be the deputy general?"

Longxiang Marquis picked up the teacup, took a sip, and said.

"You two are both deputy generals."

The two were stunned.

"This... why is this?"

Longxiang Marquis pointed to Li Yuan, who was standing aside and had not spoken, and said.

"I appoint Lieutenant Li to be temporarily promoted to military advisor before the army."

"Advisor Li will lead the rear army and command the troops of your two prefectures."

Hearing this, everyone was shocked.