Everyone's expressions changed slightly, and Liu Muzhi frowned: "Commander, this is a strategy that doesn't require a retreat at all. If we still can't defeat the enemy after one day, our army will..."
Liu Yu said calmly: "This is a decisive battle. The winner will be determined within one day. If our army is defeated, we will not even have a chance to escape, and will all be wiped out here. And if the enemy's army is defeated, , it is impossible to defend Linqu City. Murong Chao will never stay in the city to die, but will abandon the city and run away. All the materials in the city belong to us, and we can even come back to pick up the discarded baggage and food. Qilu University All the Han people on the ground will take the initiative to surrender because of our victory. The crops in the fields, the food in the people's homes, and the food and grass in the Nanyan official warehouse will become resources that we don't use, and even the transportation supplies from the rear. , you can stop. Then why bother about throwing away these things now?"
Liu Jingxuan gritted his teeth: "But if there is no difference in victory or defeat within one day, our army will still have to camp and make long-term plans. As a general, you must consider defeat before winning. This is what you said."
Liu Yu said in a deep voice: "There is no need to worry about defeat in this battle, because this battle is either death or victory, and there is no consideration of reducing losses after defeat. However, our army's morale is now high, and the soldiers are all determined to die. This spirit , it can only last for one day at most. If it cannot win within one day, it will never be possible to muster such courage later. The Yan army can wait, which can consume the vigor of our army, but we cannot afford to wait. This is defensive counterattack and deployment. The difference between an expedition. If you wait, even if you can set up camp, all your momentum will be drained away."
"According to our plan, with the carts as two wings and the whole army advancing as a huge military camp, we can reach Linqu City in half a day. The strength of the Yan army is two to three times that of our army. They cannot let it go either. When our army goes forward, it will use all its resources to defeat or stop us within one day. Therefore, the outcome of this battle will be determined in one day's field battle. Either our army will be defeated or the enemy's army will collapse. No need to consider it. The third situation. The essence of this battle is, firstly, on the two wings, and secondly, in the rear army. This is why I must keep the three tigers of the Shen family and the elite infantry and cavalry in the rear army."
Shen Qingzhi's eyes lit up: "Commander, what you mean is that the enemy troops may bypass the two wings and go directly to the rear for a surprise attack?"
Liu Yu nodded: "Exactly, the current layout of our army may not be clear to the Yan thieves, but as the actual commander-in-chief, Heipao is very good at using troops. A chain of horses from the front, a secret weapon, or a roundabout attack from the flanks can all be used. It's not a fatal move. What he wants to do directly is to use the mobility of his cavalry to attack our army's rear while facing us head-on. Because our army has just arrived and is taking the initiative to attack, the camp must be attacked. It will not be strong. As ordinary military strategists expected, it will be like what you just suggested, leaving non-combatants such as baggage troops and setting up camps in the rear as the basis. These people have insufficient combat power and no strong camps. They only need two or three Thousands of cavalry can break the camp, then set fire to it and pull down the flag. During the bitter battle in front of our army, seeing the camp lost, the morale of the army will inevitably be in chaos. This is an example of Han Xin's last battle, when a surprise force broke the enemy's camp and raised the flag behind the enemy's rear. This is a black example. The robe will definitely be used again!”
Shen Tianzi laughed: "It turns out that leaving us brothers in the rear army is not for us to look after the house and guard the camp, but to prevent the enemy's elite from raiding from the rear. That's what I want, thank you Marshal for the opportunity!"
Shen Qingzhi also sighed in admiration: "Yes, the art of war has always been based on perfect combination and surprising victory, and the fighting style of the cavalry behind them should be the enemy's surprise move. Back then, Bai Qi defeated the Zhao army with more than 400,000 soldiers in Changping. It was also after the light troops were sent out of the enemy and the Zhao wall was cut off that the division and encirclement was completed. No matter how strong the warrior was, he would worry about his retreat being cut off and being attacked from behind. But if the elite troops cut off the rear, it would be completely different. .”
Shen Linzi said solemnly: "The weapons of our rear army will not be pointed forward, but pointed directly at the flanks. We will never teach the enemy's soldiers to perform their tasks in the rear!"
Liu Yu smiled slightly: "The enemy troops coming to the rear will not be too many, but they must be elite soldiers. It's just that they came in a roundabout way over a long distance. When they rushed to the rear, they were already at the end of their crossbows. Our army's baggage and heavy vehicles were all used Come to supplement the two wings and forward. There are no other large vehicles for you. Therefore, if the enemy attacks in this battle, the rear army will have to rely on its own soldiers and horses to resist. The cavalry is given to you, which will be used to fight against the enemy's cavalry. Assault, carry out counterattack, and then the infantry follows up. As long as the enemy cavalry is slowed down and enters into close combat, the advantage will be on our side!"
Shen Tianzi laughed: "Commander, don't worry, our Shen family soldiers are the most capable in close combat, unparalleled in the Wu region. This battle is our chance to make a name for ourselves and be known to the world. We will not let you down." of."
Liu Yu nodded, and his eyes fell on the only three people left on the side. Xiang Mi's face was full of disappointment, and he muttered: "The commander has arranged all directions, I am Tieniu, This time we can only carry food and baggage here for the Chinese army, right?"
Kuai En laughed: "Tieniu, the commander-in-chief pities you. Seeing how many sons you have given birth to recently, he doesn't want you to work too hard, so he will let you guard the Chinese army and carry some dry food and other things. Don't worry, we will I’ll leave a few Yan thieves for you, and you’ll get a share of the credit when I finally let go and pursue them.”
Xiang Mi was so angry that he stamped his feet: "You are so strong, have you become more capable this time? Fortunately, I have always brought you out to fight in the past, and I will not forget you even if you have merit, but you kid..."
Liu Yu stood up, walked to Xiang Mi, and patted his shoulder: "Okay, okay, Tieniu, you are the most important thing in this battle, just because you are the most important, this time it has to be you. .”
Xiang Mi opened his eyes wide: "Brother Jinu, I'm already in the Chinese army hanging out with the heavy troops, what else is important? You don't need to comfort me like this."
Liu Yu smiled slightly: "This is a military discussion, there is no comfort or no comfort. Here, even Her Royal Highness the Queen will not show mercy, and even the civil servants of the aristocratic families have to participate in the battle, how can I give you iron?" How merciful? Letting you stay in the Chinese Army is not only to protect the nobles, or to let you carry things, but more importantly, I need to keep a reserve team that is elite enough to decide the outcome at critical moments. The Yan Army can Use iron cavalry to cut off my retreat. I also need to be able to take care of the elites from my hometown at critical moments. This is the task of the three of you, Xiang Mi, Liu Zhong, and Hu Fan!"
