Once the Juyong and Hangu passes are occupied, it is equivalent to directly blocking Yamulei's army in the middle.
When the time comes, they will attack from both front and back, drag reinforcements from various states, and directly catch the turtle in the jar. It will be difficult for Yamulei to escape.
Now they are lurking silently, directly cutting off all contact with the outside world. No one knows their whereabouts. Now they are a strange force.
If we can take the two captured levels by surprise, we can say that we can turn the tide of the battle in an instant.
Thinking of this, their eyes were full of excitement, and they wanted to take the mission immediately and set off directly.
Song Biao quickly asked, "Sir, give us the order. Where should we make a surprise attack first?"
"Of course it is the Juyong Pass with a flat terrain. Although there are tens of thousands of defenders in the city, we can definitely send out a small team to capture a few tongues, then sneak in in disguise, cooperate inside and outside, and launch a surprise attack. This Juyong Pass cannot be blocked properly. Take it."
Before Su Qi'an could speak, Er Meng was boasting from the side. Although these veterans were a group of ruffians, their discipline was not so strict, but they had dealt with veterans all year round.
And how could he not have some ability to survive on bloody battlefields again and again.
Among these veterans, many are quite familiar with the three frontier levels.
As long as they are given a direction, they can put forward their own opinions, which is why Su Qian chose them.
"At the critical moment, I didn't see it. Mengzi, you still have the brains. Yes, that's what I mean. Sir, please give the order."
Looking at the earnest eyes of the two men, Su Qi'an smiled and shook his head, and said directly, "Mengzi's strategy is okay, but don't forget that we are a surprise force, so this time we will not attack Juyongguan, but Hangu."
"Han Gu?" The two of them were a little surprised.
The garrison of Hangu Pass was more than half less than that of Juyong Pass, with only more than 2,000 people. However, its terrain was extremely dangerous and it was built on a towering mountain peak.
There is only one road ahead, which is a valley. People at Hangu Pass can observe any disturbance in the valley due to the height of the terrain.
All around him and behind him were towering cliffs. It was basically impossible to climb over the cliffs.
Because of this, Hangu Pass can be attacked when advancing and defended when retreating. Even if there are only a few thousand troops, it can personally block tens of thousands of troops.
Because of the importance of Hangu Pass, every time it was mentioned, the few powerful men and young men who had been killed had to be pulled out and scolded.
If it hadn't been for the loss of Hangu, Yamulei wouldn't have been so bold and went straight to Tongguan without any scruples.
With their current strength of 5,000 men, it would be very difficult to attack Hangu. They really couldn't think of where to start.
"If we can't attack from the front, we naturally start from the cliff behind." Su Qian said with a smile.
These words once again made many captains led by Song Biao and Ermeng look shocked.
For a moment, none of them spoke. Looking at the people who remained silent, Su Qian said.
"What? Are you afraid?"
Song Biao and others shook their heads and said bluntly, "It is impossible to be afraid of death, but sir, it is impossible to climb up from the cliff of Hangu Pass. Although the cliff of Hangu Pass is not high, it is almost vertical. With the current situation of Daliang It’s impossible to get up using the climbing tools.”
"Even if you go, I'm afraid only one out of ten can climb up. Such a price is to die in vain."
Song Biao said it very straightforwardly, not caring about Su Qi'an's expression at all.
If it were an ordinary person, these words would be a blow to morale, but Su Qi'an still had a smile on his face and looked at Song Biao.
"Okay, then I'll make a bet with you all. Give me the climbing tools. If you can go up..."
"We'll wait for Mr. Yisu to follow suit." Song Biao, Er Meng and others were also very bold, clasping their fists.
"Okay, it's settled."
Soon, Su Qi'an issued orders to Song Biao, Er Meng and about a dozen other captains.
They received the order one after another and took action quickly.
Watching everyone leave, this
At this time, Su Qian turned his head and said to Huang Wenyan beside him.
"Haha, it seems that this position of military advisor is quite suitable for you. You gave up your companions and were recruited by a powerful family to follow me to the battlefield to endure hardships. This is not a good deal."
In response to Su Qi'an's ridicule, Huang Wenyan looked calm, shook his head, and said, "Everyone has his own ambitions, and I can't force him to do it. Following my husband has always been what I want to do, and without his help, the top ten Jinshi places will be different from mine." No luck either."
"Nowadays, when there is a war, my husband always comes forward, let alone me."
"Moreover, your husband's concealment is deep enough, Qi'an? Qi An, I'm afraid only your husband can think of this."
Su Qi'an laughed. To be honest, Su Qi'an still admired Huang Wenyan.
In the palace examination, he had already entered the top ten, although in the final second round, it was no surprise that he missed the top three spots.
However, his name was still remembered by many powerful people from aristocratic families, and soon, a number of aristocratic families were recruiting him, including the Duke's family.
But Huang Wenyan refused directly. Instead of accepting the recruitment like his companions, he stayed in Kyoto.
The reason was to meet Su Qi'an. After the last conversation, Huang Wenyan felt more and more that Mr. Su was someone worthy of following him.
If it weren't for this battle, I'm afraid Huang Wenyan would have missed Su Qi'an.
When he learned that Su Qi'an was going to the front line, Huang Wenyan found him without saying a word. No matter how Su Qi'an persuaded him, Huang Wenyan was determined to follow him.
Su Qi'an had no choice but to agree temporarily and rush to the front line to march and fight, but it was very hard and tested his leg strength.
Once Huang Wenyan couldn't keep up, Su Qi'an would send him back, but the final result shocked Su Qi'an.
This Huang Wenyan was really that kind of weak scholar. He caught up with him several times, and his legs were like iron plates, which made some veterans who looked down on him later change their views.
Huang Wenyan's performance over the past two days was also recognized by Su Qi'an.
After all, he came from a poor family, went all the way to the imperial examination, and finally entered the top ten. He had a great future ahead of him. If he gave up, he would give up and follow Su Qi'an to endure the hardship, and his life would be in danger at any time.
In the eyes of other children from poor families, this is completely wrong and cannot be understood.
There is a conflict between a poor family and an aristocratic family, but in the end, as long as the aristocratic family offers an olive branch, most of the children from a poor family will accept it. However, they have been studying hard for more than ten years, and what they want is not just to be able to turn around and return rich to their hometown.
How could an idiot like Huang Wenyan give up his great fame and wealth and go to the front line instead? This is not because his brain was kicked.
Therefore, when Huang Wenyan made this choice, he was cut off from his group of poor companions.
They don't understand, but Su Qi'an understands it quite well. Throughout the dynasties, there will always be a group of people who work for the righteousness of the world. What they pursue is not fame and fortune.
It is about the thousands of names that will be remembered for eternity after death. This kind of thinking is not something that ordinary people can understand.
Following Su Qi'an, Huang Wenyan believed in his heart that he was the person who could change the general trend of the world.
Only Su Qi'an can fulfill his great righteousness and his ambition.
Five thousand soldiers began to take action one after another. Huang Wenyan looked into the distance and said with a bit of worry on his face.
"Sir, your plan is good, but if you leave Kyoto and lose contact directly, if you do this, there will definitely be gossip in the court. Some people targeting you will definitely not let this opportunity go, and they will be afraid of taking it by then. Hangu, Your Majesty will definitely say something."
Su Qi'an nodded, "Wen Yan, what you said makes no sense. I also know that my actions will definitely be criticized, but you also know that the war is urgent now. If every step of our actions must be reported, then we This surprise force has lost its meaning."
"You also know that blindly defending passively, standing still, waiting for others to attack, is not my fighting style. As long as it can solve the crisis in Kyoto, let them talk about some gossip. I believe that Your Majesty should know what is important. Which one is lighter?"
"I'm not worried about the gossip in the court. On the contrary, I can't understand the fighting style of Yamu Lei, the famous Daiei general. This man is famous for his mobile warfare."
"The scouts who were released came to report. In two days, this maneuver master was still attacking Tongguan with all his strength. This cumbersome fighting method is a bit too strange."
"Maybe it's because he wants to make a quick victory, capture Tongguan, and then drive straight in. Therefore, mobility cannot change the current battle situation, and he can only attack with heavy troops." Huang Wenyan explained.
Su Qi'an's eyes flashed, but he still shook his head, "I thought the same way at first, but after two days of fierce attacks, he is so worried about his back?"
"Although Juyong and Hangu are currently under his control, it did not take long to conquer, and it was deep into the hinterland without any mass base. And the momentum of his siege is purely a force attack. There is no worry about a sneak attack. This is really Something unusual."
"Sir, what you mean is that this person has other conspiracies. The attack on Tongguan is false, but in fact he has other intentions." Huang Wenyan still doubted.
Su Qian thought for a long time and then said, "I don't know, I can't tell anything from the current situation. Maybe I am too cautious. Only by taking Hangu can I see the other party's next move."
After erasing the doubts in his mind, Su Qi'an came to his senses, and without stopping, he and Huang Wenyan got on their horses, and the army of five thousand people disappeared into the Gobi in the face of the vast wind and sand.
At the same time, Tongguan.
After receiving reinforcements from Kyoto, Tongguan's military strength reached almost 40,000.
With Tongguan's high city walls and thick walls, it was able to go head-to-head with the more than 30,000 troops commanded by Yamulei.
It is a shame to say that an army of 40,000 people, and thanks to the high and thick city walls, was defeated by more than 30,000 Daeilang soldiers, and could only passively defend.
From this point of view, Da Liang's army is too weak, and there is nothing that can be done about it. Da Liang's policy has always been to emphasize civility and restrain military force. Nowadays, the requirements for generals are not high, and it is good if they can avoid losing the city.
As for actively attacking and taking risks to go deep alone, they are not so bold as Su Qi'an. If one of them fails, the whole army will be wiped out, and they will definitely be severely punished by His Majesty after the war.
In this kind of atmosphere and thinking, it is no wonder that Daliang is invaded by Darong every year.
