On the north bank of the Huai River, the Qin army camp.
Although it has entered the cold winter, the Huai River is located in the south and does not freeze in winter.
Because it has entered the dry season in winter, the Huai River is no longer fast and the water has become much shallower. It's just that the river is wide. Even if you want to cross the Huai River, it's still about sixty feet wide.
In this cold weather, it was very difficult for soldiers to cross the river directly.
The Qin army settled down and began to collect warships to allow the army to cross the river.
In the camp, the Chinese army has a large tent.
Lin Feng was reading in the tent, looking calm and without any panic.
For Lin Feng, it was urgent to attack Jin, but there was no need to rush. He had plenty of time and patience.
While Lin Feng was waiting, the sound of footsteps came. The curtain of the camp tent was raised with a loud noise, Zhou Zheng hurriedly entered, bowed and said: "Commander."
Lin Feng nodded and said, "What's the matter?"
Zhou Zheng looked solemn and reported: "The news I just found out is that there is a Jin army of 6,000 troops stationed on the south bank of the Huai River. These 6,000 garrison soldiers are all soldiers who are proficient in water warfare. They are very elite."
"If this army is pure infantry, then so be it."
"That's not the point."
"This army is based on the south bank of the Huai River and has established a water fortress, all of which are naval troops."
"This kind of army can conquer the water."
"It just so happens that our army is not good at water warfare and does not even have experience in water warfare. Once we want to cross the river now, we will be blocked immediately."
"That's our current dilemma."
Zhou Zheng talked eloquently and continued: "Pei County is easy to capture, but it is quite difficult to go south into Jiujiang. The Huai River is like a natural chasm, blocking our way."
Lin Feng nodded and said, "What are you going to do?"
Zhou Zheng replied: "At present, we have no other way but to forcefully cross the Huaihe River. I suggest collecting warships and prepare to forcefully cross the river for a battle."
Lin Feng asked: "Do you want to fight on the water?"
"right!"
Zhou Zheng nodded in reply.
He looked serious and said seriously: "I have learned about the situation and have a very crazy idea. However, this idea involves the commander-in-chief."
Lin Feng suddenly became more energetic and looked more curious. He said, "Tell me, how do you plan to arrange it? Although it will involve me, as long as your strategy is okay, I will allow it."
Lin Feng quite praised Zhou Zheng's talent.
This man has power.
It's just that he had no use before, he was just a small county magistrate.
Therefore, it can be cultivated.
Zhou Zheng said, neither humble nor arrogant: "The plan of humble duty is divided into three steps. The first step is to collect a large number of warships. Search the warships one after another, connect them with iron locks, and connect all the iron locks together."
"The second step is to build an iron lock more than a hundred feet long. The commander-in-chief personally led the monks from the White Horse Temple and some highly skilled soldiers to cross the river in a small boat and directly cross to the south bank of the Huai River to fix the iron lock. .”
"In this way, the north and south banks are connected by iron cables."
"The third step is to distribute the warships we collected in large numbers on the east and west sides with the iron rope as the center to prevent the Jin army from attacking. The key step is to arrange some warships to anchor along the iron rope to fix the warships."
"Finally, wooden planks were built on the warships to form a pontoon bridge built with warships."
Zhou Zheng talked eloquently and said excitedly: "Today's Huai River is very shallow, and there are even some sandbars in the center of the Huai River. Under this premise, the water flow is not turbulent and the water is not deep enough. The warships dock on the water to use long logs. It can also be fixed when inserted into the river water, making the warship more stable."
"We only need to build a long bridge that can carry a large number of soldiers across the river, and crossing the river will be easy."
"Although it is difficult, there is a chance."
"As long as the general, Abbot Xuchen and other monks gather on the south bank to block the attack of the Jin army on the south bank, our troops will continue to cross the river. As long as our people gain a foothold on the south bank on a large scale, then the people on the Huaihe River will The warships of the Jin State have become completely rootless."
"This battle will determine the overall situation."
Zhou Zheng's eyes were full of expectations and he smiled and said: "Using a large number of small boats to hinder the Jin navy's attack and cover our army going south, I think it's worth it. It just depends on whether the commander-in-chief thinks we can give it a try. ?”
Lin Feng nodded after hearing this.
Zhou Zheng's suggestion is actually good. If the river swells and the current is fast in summer, it will be very difficult for warships to dock on the Huaihe River. The problem is that it is winter now, the river water is slow, and the river bed is very shallow. Even if it is still dozens of feet wide, it is already an excellent crossing for warships.
Lin Feng nodded and said with approval: "The suggestions you mentioned are quite good."
"Does the commander think it's feasible?"
Zhou Zheng looked excited and immediately asked.
He didn't expect that Lin Feng would not be angry at his bold suggestions, including using the coach Lin Feng to take action.
He even praised him.
Do you want to agree?
Once he agrees, he can use this battle to become famous.
From then on, he really established himself.
Lin Feng smiled slightly and said: "You have already mentioned that you want me to go south to the south bank to participate in the battle. Now I am thinking about a problem. What if I, with Abbot Xuchen and others, unexpectedly go south and enter the water of Jin Navy? Is it feasible to kill the opponent’s general in the stronghold?”
"This this……"
Zhou Zheng suddenly said nothing.
The look on his face was a little unnatural.
Lin Feng's strategy was bolder but more direct, something he had not considered before.
In fact, it's really feasible.
Once the Jin naval commander on the south bank is killed, the Jin army will collapse.
This is a fact.
The commander of the army, that is the most important thing. Once the army loses its leader, the final result will be a direct collapse.
Lin Feng looked at Zhou Zheng and continued: "When we go south to fight, I have never directly implemented a beheading strategy. Because such a strategy must be unexpected. That is to say, the opponent's coach is not prepared, and I kill myself. has an effect."
"If you do it once, the situation will be different again."
"For example, at the South Bank Water Village, I personally went to kill the enemy commander. After this incident, the Jin army will definitely make arrangements in the camp."
"On the one hand, the Chinese army's tent will definitely be hidden and will not be anything special. Even if I want to kill people, it will be difficult to find the Chinese army's tent. It is difficult to have such an opportunity."
"On the other hand, the Jin Congress sent masters at the Grand Master level to hinder me, and even wanted to surround me and kill me."
"In short, it is difficult to kill a general."
"This time, there is still a chance."
Lin Feng talked eloquently and said: "Do you think it is more important to use the opportunity in Huai River, or to use it later?"
After Zhou Zheng listened, he thought quickly.
He admitted that the plan he considered was not bold enough. He did not expect that Lin Feng could go directly to the military camp to kill the enemy general.
This is the most direct.
Instead of relying on Lin Feng and Xu Chen to establish a foothold on the south bank and cover a large number of troops heading south.
Zhou Zheng took a deep breath and said seriously: "Commander, I agree with this humble position. Now, you will lead the troops south to attack."
Lin Feng asked: "Why?"
Zhou Zheng talked eloquently and said: "Going south to the Huai River and entering Jiujiang County is our first battle to attack the real homeland of the Jin State. Victory in this battle will definitely cause a shock to the Jin State, and the entire situation of the Jin State will also change. Changes. If you are unable to go south at Huai River, the situation will be affected. I, I agree with you to go south immediately. "
"you're right."
Lin Feng nodded and said approvingly: "You continue to collect warships and prepare everything for crossing the river. Tonight, I will take Abbot Xuchen and others to cross the river and enter the water village of Jin."
"Here!"
Zhou Zheng bowed and bowed, then respectfully stepped back.
Lin Feng continued to read.
Zhou Zheng is indeed good, but at present, he still needs to continue to be cultivated.
