Of course, the Liberation Army discovered something strange in the Jin Army camp.
When they discovered a large amount of thick smoke rising from the direction of the Jin Army's barracks, they were surprised and a little surprised. They didn't know what was happening over there.
The generals climbed up to the high platform to look at the Jin Army camp from a distance, and found thick smoke billowing like signs of fire, which was very unusual.
This matter even attracted Zhao Kaishan's attention. He also climbed to the high platform and looked in the direction of the Jin Army's camp. He found that thick smoke was rising, and the situation was very wrong.
Thinking of the fact that the Jin Army did not attack this afternoon, Zhao Kaishan was ecstatic for a time, wondering if Su Yonglin had come and had successfully attacked and defeated the Jin Army.
But soon he fell into struggle and hesitation again.
If Su Yonglin came, why not ask him to attack the Jin Army's camp together?
Is it difficult to keep in touch with each other?
He began to wonder if this was a trick by the Jin Army to lure him into attacking, so that he could conduct ambushes and field battles to completely eliminate his main force.
This idea makes perfect sense.
So when Li Xiao was overjoyed and asked for a fight, Zhao Kaishan frowned and shook his head.
"Could this be a trick of the gold thieves? They couldn't attack the camp for a long time, so they came up with a plan and deliberately used this plan to lure our army into battle, so that they could start a field battle with our army again and attack our army with the superiority of cavalry? "
When Zhao Kaishan said this, the generals also frowned and thought hard, and fell into wavering.
Precisely because this idea was very reasonable, they did not object for a while and did not think of any reason to refute it.
It's really possible.
Zhao Zuoliang expressed support.
"The golden thief repeatedly failed to attack the fortress and was unable to gain an advantage. Instead, he suffered heavy losses. Therefore, he wanted to design a plan to lure our army to attack, so that he could find an opportunity to fight with our army in the field and eliminate the main force of our army again. Such a thing, the golden thief would definitely It can be done!”
Li Xiao wanted to argue immediately, but thinking of his shortcomings that Su Yonglin had mentioned to him before, he thought patiently and organized his words a little.
"With the scale of the black smoke, how big a fire would it take to cause it? It's summer now, and there's no sign of rain. The fire is so big. If it's not controlled well, it's very likely to become a violent fire. This It’s too dangerous for gold thieves.”
Li Xiao's suggestion was recognized by several subordinates.
They also believed that it would be too risky for the Jin Army to use such large-scale black smoke to induce the Liberation Army to fight. Once the fire was not controlled well and backfired on them, the Jin Army's camp would also be in danger.
They probably wouldn't do such a thing.
"Water and fire are ruthless and most uncontrollable. Whether it is water attack or fire attack, it is very difficult to control. If it is not used properly, it may be counterattacked at any time. Therefore, wise people will be more cautious when facing water attack and fire attack. I I don’t think the gold thief would use such a method to lure our army into attack.”
Li Xiao once again put forward his opinion.
But Zhao Kaishan still disagreed.
"The gold thieves are cunning and will do anything to win. They can even build the Jingguan. What else can they not do?"
"But……"
"No need to say more, I have made up my mind. In the current situation, our army should remain unchanged in response to all changes. Let the wind and rain blow, but I will remain firm and unmoving!"
Zhao Kaishan expressed his determination with dignity, and Li Xiao had no choice but to give up his suggestion.
Zhao Kaishan then ordered his people to keep an eye on the direction of the Jin Army's camp and asked them to report the situation at any time, saying that he would see with his own eyes that the Jin soldiers were asking for trouble and then humiliating themselves.
So there were soldiers standing on a high platform to look at the Jin Army camp from a distance. As night fell, the fire in that area became more and more obvious. The fire shot into the sky, almost reflecting the night sky on that side. Everything was quite... obvious.
Li Xiao stood on the high platform and watched for a long time. The more he looked, the more he felt something was wrong.
With such a large scale, the sky over there is burning red. Is this still a strategy to lure the enemy?
Do you need to burn it until night?
Li Xiao couldn't help it anymore and immediately went to find Zhao Kaishan.
"Commander, you are already on fire, can it still be considered a strategy to lure the enemy? We should send troops immediately!"
Zhao Kaishan was dealing with military affairs with his head down without raising his head.
"Why can't it be? In order to induce our army to take the initiative, what else can't the gold thief do? You just can't hold your breath. The more times like this, the more you have to hold your breath."
Li Xiao's head was filled with questions.
"Commander, this... why don't you go out and take a look? This doesn't look like a strategy to lure the enemy!"
Zhao Kaishan stopped writing, raised his head and gave Li Xiao a cold look, which really shocked Li Xiao.
"Are you questioning me? Do I need your approval for what I want to do?"
Zhao Kaishan's tone did not change much, but the content of his words was really scary.
Li Xiao was frightened for a while and said he didn't dare.
"Go out if you don't dare! Guard the camp carefully. If there is any damage to the camp, I will only ask you!"
"Here!"
Li Xiao left the military tent in a hurry.
Not long after Li Xiaogang left, Zhao Zuoliang entered the military tent again.
"Kaishan, you should come out and take a look. I think the situation is not right. There is something wrong. The fire is too big. Basically everyone feels that we should attack instead of doing nothing."
"Attack? What if the gold thief is waiting for us to attack on purpose?"
Zhao Kaishan looked at Zhao Zuoliang.
"The intensity of the fire really doesn't seem to be deliberate. It was set off to lure our troops to attack. It can't be such a big fire. Really, it's not something that can be controlled by opening a mountain. Such a fire could be used to lure the enemy." , those gold thieves are too ambitious."
Zhao Zuoliang spoke sincerely: "I thought it was time to send out troops. Really, Kaishan. If we can win this battle, wouldn't it be able to reverse the problems you are facing right now? Isn't this what you expect?"
"No."
Zhao Kaishan didn't even think about it and objected directly: "It is more difficult to send troops at this time."
"Why?"
Zhao Zuoliang looked surprised: "If it is true, isn't this a God-given opportunity? If you don't seize the God-given opportunity, you will suffer the consequences! Kaishan!"
"What if it's fake? What if it's a trap set by the gold thief? Uncle, the gold thief is cunning and we have to guard against it!"
"this……"
Zhao Zuoliang said in surprise: "How about sending troops out to conduct reconnaissance?"
"The sky is so dark, and the investigation may not be able to see the whole picture. And if the gold thief does this, he will naturally be prepared to deal with the investigation. If there is a slight mistake and our army is defeated again, it will be a big deal."
Zhao Kaishan still objected.
"Kaishan, why don't you at least do some reconnaissance? If you don't even conduct reconnaissance, you really can't convince the public! All the generals outside are looking forward to sending troops, but you don't send troops. This... this is really unjustifiable!"
Zhao Zuoliang is still insisting.
Zhao Kaishan's expression changed several times, and finally he sighed deeply and covered his face with his hands.
"Uncle, I can't bear the second defeat."
Zhao Zuoliang was stunned by these words.
Zhao Kaishan just covered his face and spoke in a very low tone.
"Uncle, I'm just telling you, I also think there's something wrong with that, and I also think it's true, but...but I really can't stand the second defeat. Uncle, I'm the leader, I can’t lose a second time! I can’t afford to take that risk!”
The previous defeat seemed to have hit Zhao Kaishan harder than expected.
It does make sense to think twice before doing something, but thinking too much means being indecisive.
This is not good.
Zhao Zuoliang took a few steps forward and said warmly: "In Kaishan, victory or defeat is a common thing for military officers. This is normal. You don't need to take victory or defeat so seriously. We are not completely powerless to resist."
"Then why has Su Yonglin never lost?"
Zhao Kaishan's face was filled with displeasure, and he moved his hands away and pounded the table, making a muffled sound.
He whispered: "Not only him, Sun Ziyi has not lost, they have not lost, two of my subordinates have not lost, but I, the leader, have lost! How can I save my face? I am the leader. ! The only leader of the Liberation Army!"
"this……"
For a moment, Zhao Zuoliang didn't know what to say to face Zhao Kaishan's overly sensitive situation.
The reality that he was in a high position but had no outstanding military achievements made Zhao Kaishan feel a huge sense of gap.
He must be feeling very depressed.
"In short, if you attack, you will be in danger, but if you don't attack, you will be safe. Comparing the two, of course it is the latter!"
Zhao Kaishan shook his head: "Uncle, stop talking about this. Leave me alone for a while. I'm very confused."
Zhao Zuoliang opened his mouth again and again to say something, but in the end he just sighed.
He nodded.
"Okay, just be alone for a while."
With that said, he exited the military tent.
