After retreating into the back hall, Guo Ning walked slowly and continued to think.
This model of gathering people to discuss major issues began when all the ministries were settled and all the ministries gathered in Zhigu Village. Earlier, Guo Ning had only a small army, so there was no need to go to such trouble. He could decide the most important matters with one word. If there was a fight, he would be the one who would rush forward and fight with his life on the line. Regardless of success or failure, his own life is at stake, so what else can others say?
I had the joy then, but now I have the pressure now.
Now the Guo Ning family has a great cause. In just two months, his subordinates have grown from a defeated army of just over 2,000 to more than 5,000 troops. Counting the old and small battalions, there are nearly 10,000 people. In the past few days, this number has swelled to nearly 80,000. The military and civilians actually control several cities.
The lives and fortunes of so many people depended on Guo Ning's decision. If he made a mistake, blood would flow into the river. How could he not be cautious? Guo Ning had this consideration in mind when he delayed moving his troops.
Not only Guo Ning himself, but all the generals were also a little hesitant.
The most powerful ability of the Mongolian army is their long-distance attack and high-speed advance and retreat. The most important thing in confronting the Mongolian army is to break through the fog of the battlefield and grasp the true intentions and position of the Mongolian army. On this point, everyone present at the military meeting were all veterans, and all of them had dealt with the Mongolian army. They all knew it.
It is impossible for Guo Ning's troops to guard the coast of Laizhou and not move all the way, and to hope that the Mongolian army will retreat.
The Mongolian troops were attacking and harassing each other, and the power they were carrying was getting bigger and bigger. If they attacked several cities boldly and confidently, there was no reason why they would not be able to capture them. Wanyan Salara's side won't last long, and the same goes for Guo Ning's men.
When two armies face each other, it's like playing chess; in the fight for victory, both sides have to make moves.
But if you want to make a correct move, you have to understand the opponent's thoughts and movements. Where the main force of the Mongolian army is and what they want to do cannot be understood just from the few generals who are making trouble.
Therefore, it is inevitable to scare the snake from the grass, or throw stones to ask for directions.
The problem is that the Mongolian army is too powerful. If you are not careful, if you use a stick to frighten the snake, you will be bitten by the snake.
On the Mongolian army's side, those surrendered generals who looked like wolves and tigers were mostly decoys. And on Guo Ning's side, this one, which was intended to alert the snake, isn't it just bait?
Who will be the bait?
Who has the confidence to say that I can detect the movements of the Mongolian army and then retreat safely in front of the Mongolian army?
Everyone is old enough to fight. No one dares to say such nonsense, and no one will believe it.
A few months ago, the Mongolian army was forced back in Tangboli, Hebei Province. It was the right time and the right place. It was a miracle that could not be repeated. When everyone talked about it afterwards, they also knew that if the Mongols did not take the initiative to retreat and insisted on fighting to the end, their own side would end up with either a tragic victory or a tragic defeat, and there would be inevitable casualties.
Needless to say, a disastrous defeat, but a disastrous victory is also meaningless.
Such a victory would bring no real benefits, and it would be impossible for everyone to cause trouble in the middle, and there would be no power to support the emperor, let alone the prestige of the naval commander.
At that time, Guo Ning's troops only had this strength. When the Mongols invaded, they had to fight for their lives, and everyone fought tooth and nail.
As Guo Ning said to the people before, everyone was willing to die and dared to risk their lives, so they got a chance to survive. But now, the common people have obtained their fields and hope for the future, and may be willing to give it a try. What about the generals?
They are no longer the little people they were before, they have all become commanders... Are they still willing to take on such a task?
Thinking of this, Guo Ning was a little frustrated.
He once again recalled the sneak attack in Wudian on the border, and recalled Yao Shier, Gao Kezhong, Lu Su and others. Those few are the confidants who never leave him even in the most difficult times. If they are still alive today, Guo Ning will definitely entrust them with important tasks, and they will be able to go through fire and water for Guo Ning without hesitation.
After their deaths, Guo Ning formed a large-scale team, but can the cohesion of this team be able to cope with the pressure of a powerful enemy? Guo Ning hopes that the army and the people will be integrated and become a copper pea that cannot be smashed. Let alone the people, can the military lieutenants and generals have such a consciousness?
Some things cannot be solved by the coach exuding a domineering spirit. After all, this is a recently established military group. Guo Ning has to gradually adapt to the new situation, and so do the generals.
Their mentality will face tests, but Guo Ning cannot force them, they have to adjust on their own.
Guo Ning paced back and forth in the hall.
Seeing him deep in thought, the guards did not dare to disturb him. The middle army and the rear camp were very quiet. I only occasionally heard children crying... It was not a big deal. It was because the children Guo Ning gathered were studying hard as usual. Their progress in literacy or writing was slow, and they were being scolded by their husbands. .
It's a pity that those children are still young.
After walking around for a while, Guo Ning summoned Zhao Xin and ordered: "Send out all the scout cavalry and guards with good riding skills. Don't worry about the local officials in Weizhou and Yidu. Scatter as far away as possible. To the west, close to the area controlled by the Mongolian army, no matter whether there is military information or not, report twice a day... no, three times a day."
Xin Zhao took the order and walked out of the tent when he almost bumped into a powerful figure.
It turned out that Li Ting left and came back.
"Li Erlang, do you have any advice?" Guo Ning asked.
Li Ting raised his arms and shouted: "Damn, I've thought about it. Even if it's a bait, you have to take a bite to know what the Mongolians are doing behind you. Guo Liu, give me three hundred fine horses, and I'll go to Zizhou to do it." Make some noise! The Mongols let some dogs out, and I chopped off their heads!"
Guo Ning laughed loudly: "Li Er, don't be impatient..."
Before he finished speaking, the sunlight at the door of the tent was blocked by someone, and the light suddenly dimmed, then brightened again. It turned out that Monk Luo came in. He was huge and blocked half of the tent door.
"Master is here too? Please sit down." Guo Ning asked with a smile, "Master, what do you have to say?"
Monk Luo said in a deep voice: "Let's go to Sa's house!"
"What?"
"To determine the movement of the Mongolian army, what's the use of just staring at those surrendered generals?" Monk Luo rummaged through the hall, found the map, rolled up his sleeves and gestured: "I will lead a team of fine cavalry and go around. Traveling to Boxing, we passed Gaoyuan and walked along the Beiqing River to Jiyang. If we ran into the Mongolian army, we would be surprised. If we didn't, I would go to the foot of Jinan City and smash two bricks down! I'm sure to scare them. Temujin jumped!"
"Monk, you are seeking death! Don't you want to come back?" Li Ting was speechless.
Monk Luo smiled and said: "Then the people in charge of the fleet must cheer up! We have so many ships parked here at the port. Let the fleet go along the Beiqing River to meet Sajia!"
He said so loudly, and someone outside laughed again: "Master, I got a different idea."
It turned out that Wang Shixian and Qiu Huiluo came in. Since his visit to Zhigu Village, Guo Ning handed over the management of his fleet to Wang Shixian, while Qiu Huiluo also took care of some chores.
It's so pitiful that this ancient man didn't even know how to swim, but he fainted when he got on the boat and vomited until he was dizzy. As a result, after two months, he felt like walking on a flat surface on the boat, and he looked quite good.
Monk Luo stared at Tongling: "Why did the Sa family get distracted?"
"It's just to find out the background of the Mongols, why go to all the trouble? I can just take dozens of fast boats, and some capable people, and go along the Beiqing River to Jinan, that's all."
"this……"
Just as he was thinking about how to refute Wang Shixian, the tent door swung open and Jing Anmin came back.
Jing Anmin looked at these things in the tent.
It turned out that except for Han Xuan, Hao Duan, and Ma Bao, who were in charge locally, all the commanders who had just participated in the military meeting were here. An expression of relief suddenly appeared on his face: "Sure enough, all of you have an idea!"
Guo Ning held his forehead and smiled: "Brother Anmin, come and sit down. What do you have to say?"
"I have heard Xu Jin talk about the surrounding terrain in the past few days. It is said that in the south of Zichuan, past Xuguan, there is a dangerous road surrounded by mountains, which can lead to Tai'an Prefecture. If we..."
Just as Jing Anmin was about to explain in detail, Li Ting said to Wang Shixian: "I only need to move Chu Cai to assassinate him. Do you think he will come?"
Before he finished speaking, Yizai Chucai also walked in. He must have been walking in a hurry and was sweating profusely. As soon as he entered the tent, he said: "Commander Jiesi, I suddenly thought of a plan. If I want to scare the snake, I don't need to use our own troops..."
It was clear that the enemy was at hand, but everyone couldn't help but laugh.
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