Runan, Yuzhou, Dingying County in the northwest.
This is the main road leading north to Yingchuan County in northern Yuzhou. Through Yingchuan County, it can directly cut into Guanzhong and cut off the connection between Qin and Yanzhou in Guanzhong. At the same time, it can also threaten Guanzhong and even the Qin mainland.
Shi Yu of the Jin State originally went north. If he chose to go all the way north, he would be able to enter Yingchuan County in the shortest time and reach the hinterland of the Qin State.
All this is planned.
Unfortunately, Qin's response was extremely rapid.
Mengchong, who was guarding the southern border of Yanzhou, mobilized troops southward in the shortest possible time and quickly captured Yingchuan County, integrating Yingchuan and Chenliu companies into one. In addition, he went further south, captured Dingying County in Runan County, and established a stable position in Dingying County.
Not long after Meng Chong established his foothold in Dingying County, Shi Yu came with an army of 150,000 Jin soldiers to kill him.
Meng Chong was also a veteran general in the army and was familiar with the art of war.
And he always acts cautiously.
Faced with several provocations from Shi Yu's army, Meng Chong refused to fight and guarded Dingying County. Meng Chong's delay was not long, and the army led by Bai Cejun arrived in Dingying County.
The two armies converged, numbering more than 100,000 people.
With these troops guarding Dingying County, even if Shi Yu led an army of 150,000, he still could not advance at all.
Shi Yu attacked twice in succession, but eventually withdrew and stationed outside the city.
The situation was temporarily deadlocked.
In the city, in the military camp.
The Chinese military tent.
As the coach, Meng Chong is looking at the latest information. The news he paid attention to was not only the layout of his own camp and the logistics of food and grass, but also the arrangements of the Jin army.
The Jin army's camp defense is related to whether the Qin army can attack. Once there is a flaw in Jin's defense, Meng Chong can take the opportunity to attack. It's just that there hasn't been any chance to make a breakthrough for the time being.
Without him, Shi Yu's defense would be extremely tight.
Meng Chong had no chance.
After reading all the information, Meng Chong had nothing to do for the time being. He left the Chinese army tent and went directly to inspect the camp and inspect the soldiers' training.
This is quite important.
When Meng Chong was inspecting the camp, he also met Bai Cejun who was patrolling the camp. He bowed and saluted: "Master Bai!"
Bai Cejun returned the salute and said, "The commander-in-chief has embarrassed me."
Meng Chong looked respectful and said with a smile: "When I was young, I used to work under Bai Shuai and got guidance from Bai Shuai. Although I have never been a disciple, I still have a half-master friendship. Therefore, it is reasonable to call me Master Bai."
Bai Cejun said no more and said, "The situation is deadlocked. Does the commander have any ideas?"
Meng Chong smiled and said, "I was about to talk to Master Bai."
Bai Cejun said: "I am all ears."
Meng Chong thought for a while and said: "My current plan is still to focus on defense. Under this premise, we will conduct small-scale operations."
"Our hopes cannot be pinned entirely on the Duke of Zhen."
"The weather in the north is bitterly cold, and I'm afraid it will snow in a while. At that time, Zhen Guogong will face greater pressure, and may even face problems such as food supply. After all, it will not be easy to transport food after it snows in the north. "
"So we need to be more proactive."
Meng Chong looked solemn and said: "If there is a chance to open up the situation, I think we can give it a try."
Bai Cejun stroked his beard under his chin and thought: "It is appropriate to find a way to open up the situation. However, it is not easy, because Shi Yu is not simple. This man is the number one general in the Jin Kingdom, capable of both offense and defense."
Meng Chong nodded, with a look of approval, and said: "I also understand this. In the past battle with Qi, the reason why Qin was able to win quickly was actually because Qi's general Yan Fei had his hands and feet restrained."
"Of course, there are also plans by Zhen Guo Gong, Bai Shuai and others, so we can win in one battle."
"Now the war with Jin is actually the same."
"Without absolute strength, I know it will be difficult to directly defeat a veteran like Shi Yu. Unless it's a head-on confrontation."
Meng Chong said in a deep voice: "It's just a head-on fight. We have fewer troops and we have concerns."
Bai Cejun looked gentle and said slowly: "The commander's analysis makes sense. Moreover, in a head-on collision in Runan County, the terrain is very unfavorable to us. Especially in this area of Dingying County, the water system is developed, with rivers everywhere, and the cavalry It’s simply impossible to charge on a large scale.”
"Even if you choose a place to fight, there are paddy fields and rivers everywhere. The cavalry has no power to attack, but it will be easily hindered."
"Unless we retreat on a large scale and return to Yingchuan County, we will have a certain chance."
Bai Cejun said: "There is a suitable combat area within the boundaries of Yingchuan, which allows us to attack on a large scale. The Jin State has a large number of troops, and when it reaches the north, it becomes the home of the cavalry, and we have a chance."
"Retreat?"
Meng Chong frowned.
The look on his face was also a bit solemn.
Once he withdraws from Dingying County in Runan and waits for Shi Yu to enter with his army, he will face considerable difficulties if he wants to take it back.
Meng Chong said: "Master Bai, I still don't want to retreat."
Bai Cejun smiled and said: "Standing in Dingying County has the advantage of guarding; retreating back to Yingchuan County has the advantage of retreat. No one is absolutely correct. In short, I believe that no matter what, after this battle, we will definitely be able to Achieve victory.”
Meng Chong said: "Master Bai is right, we will definitely win."
Bai Cejun continued: "Actually, when it comes to guarding, there is still another direction."
Meng Chong said: "I would like to hear the details."
Bai Cejun looked serious and said: "The Jin State sent troops to fight in Dingying County. No matter what, the food was transported from the south to the north, and they all traveled long distances and took waterways. Because the water network is spread all over, they transported it by waterways."
"Nowadays, the weather is getting colder."
"Even if the river in the south does not freeze, the water flow has slowed down and the river has become shallower. Even if we can now transport food, it will still be difficult. If we can cut off the other party's food channel on this basis, then for us, then It’s just a huge help.”
"When it comes to war, it's still about logistics."
"Without logistical support, it will be difficult to reverse the situation no matter how powerful your eyes are."
Bai Cejun said: "Can we consider this aspect?"
"This is a good direction."
Meng Chong's eyes showed a bright light. Once Shi Yu's water supply of food was cut off, Shi Yu's consumption of more than 100,000 people would be difficult to support.
He looked slightly excited and said: "Master Bai, I think we can consider this aspect at the moment."
Bai Cejun said: "Then let's discuss it carefully."
"Report!"
At this moment, a soldier rushed over and shouted: "Commander, there is an urgent report, there is an urgent report from the court."
Meng Chong looked at the rushing sentry and the soldier's eager expression, and became nervous. He quickly took the letter from the soldier's hand and opened it to read. His expression suddenly changed, and then turned to ecstasy. When he stood up, he was even more shocked.
Bai Cejun saw this change and became even more curious, asking, "Commander, what happened?"
"well……"
Meng Chong sighed and said, "The war in the north is over."
Bai Cejun asked: "Did Duke Zhenguo win?"
"Yes, we have won."
Meng Chong handed the letter to Bai Cejun and said: "Master Bai, take a look. Our actions in Dingying County are really embarrassing compared to Zhen Guogong. In the battle between the south and the north, the north has made great gains." A complete victory, an unprecedented victory. But we are still in a stalemate."
Bai Cejun browsed quickly.
When he finished reading it, he couldn't help but take a breath and look shocked.
Bai Cejun said with emotion: "In a short period of time, the Duke killed Liu Yuan in Yong'an City and captured Cui Yonghao, the Prime Minister of Yan State. It was really powerful. However, judging from the battle report, the Duke was also gambling, and he finally won the bet. In this battle, Admirable."
"It's indeed amazing."
Meng Chong nodded and spoke. After he was a little disappointed, he immediately cheered up and said with a smile: "Master Bai, we don't have to worry about the whereabouts of Duke Zhen now."
"According to the situation in the battle report, Zhenguo Zhengyi is finishing his battle. He will first sweep across the Yan Kingdom in the north, and then rush south to join the war."
"The Duke is about to join the war, and the Yan State has been defeated. How do you think we should operate this matter now?"
"It's time for us to make a decision."
Meng Chong said: "With the intervention of the Duke, the overall situation will change."
Bai Cejun's eyes rolled, and after thinking for a while, he said: "We should adjust the big plan for this battle. I think Wang Lie's garrison in the north can be mobilized. On the premise of guarding against Qi's surprise attack, Wang Lie led part of the army south to join the battle."
"At the same time, the Duke dispatched another army south and began to attack Jin."
"This time, it is no longer a one-way army. It is directly integrated into a three-way army and goes directly into the Jin State. With the power of killing Liu Yuan, it will completely annex the Jin State in one battle."
There was an unprecedented fighting spirit in Bai Cejun's eyes.
His eyes were even brighter.
If the Jin State can be destroyed in one battle, the Qin State will be conquered.
hiss!
After Meng Chong heard this, a look of shock appeared on his face.
What a big spirit.
Bai Cejun's courage is really great.
Before, Jin came to attack Qin. Now that the war in the north is over, Bai Ce's army will plan to destroy Jin.
Bai Cejun smiled slightly and continued: "In the past, Qin and Jin were allies, because Jin took the lead in attacking Qin, which was a loss of morality for Jin. Now, it is justifiable for us to directly attack Jin."
"The key is to attack now, grasp the righteousness, and have the great merit of killing Liu Yuan. For us, it is a hundred benefits without any harm."
"If you miss this opportunity, it will be difficult in the future."
"Of course, in my heart, I hope this battle will be successful."
Bai Cejun talked eloquently, his eyes even more expectant, and said: "I am already old, and I don't know how many more wars I can participate in. It is the greatest honor for a general to die immediately. If I can die on the battlefield, I will die without regrets. If To die at home is the greatest tragedy."
Meng Chong thought for a while and did not express his position for the time being because the matter was too big.
Bai Cejun continued: "Commander, it's up to you to decide. I'm just making a suggestion."
Meng Chong said: "Let's do this. I will write a letter and send it back to the court as quickly as possible, asking your Majesty to make a decision. Let's see how your Majesty arranges this matter. I believe your Majesty will also arrange for someone to send a letter to the Duke of Zhen. The Duke arranged it."
"For now, we only need to be responsible for exploring the problem of food transportation through waterways on the front line, and arranging people to spread the news of Zhen Guogong's victory. With this news, we can further destroy the morale of the Jin army."
Meng Chong continued: "The next step is when we attack in large numbers, we will have the advantage."
Bai Cejun said: "I think it is feasible."
Meng Chong said: "In that case, I will make arrangements now."
He went straight back to the Chinese army's tent and quickly wrote information to prepare for the next arrangement.
