Listening to Lian Po's words, no one present interrupted.
The baton in Lian Po's hand then continued to wave:
"According to this general's opinion: Our army can slowly withdraw from the Danshui defense line, lure the Qin army to advance eastward, and at the same time divide it into three.
First, the main infantry troops stationed themselves on the Baili Stone Great Wall defense line, blocking the Qin army's way forward with the Guguan and Changpingguan lines;
Second, with the cavalry as the main force, they circled Danzhu Ridge from Changping Pass, crossed Danshui to the west, and entered the hinterland of Shangdang. They cut off the Qin army's eastward advance on the plain from its connection with the west bank, cut off its food and fodder, and caused its self-defeat;
Third, use two elite troops to hide in Daliang Mountain and Hanwang Mountain. When the Qin army retreats to the west, they will break out from them and attack their flanks. The main force of infantry will also kill them from the Gu Pass and Changping Pass. When they came out, the Qin army was caught off guard. There was Danshui blocking the road in front, a large army pursuing it behind, and an attack by our elite troops on the side. Even though Lord Wu'an of Qin came personally, there was nothing he could do, and defeat was bound to happen. "
After finishing speaking, there was no expected cheers. Zhao Kuo, Tian Dan, and Xu Li all stared at the sand table and fell into deep thought.
Lian Po was not surprised by this. After all, he had to think through his tactics with difficulty. If he applauded so easily, then he would have to doubt the real ability of the person coming.
After waiting for a while to allow everyone to digest his plan, Lian Po continued to talk. "There are three advantages to this battle: firstly, the main battlefield is where our army has been stationed for three years. Regarding the terrain, our army is familiar with it but the Qin army is unfamiliar; secondly, the people in the place have their hearts set on our army and will not defecting to the Qin army, thereby exposing our army's intentions; secondly: in plain areas, using cavalry against infantry can minimize the problems caused by insufficient troops."
Without waiting for anyone to question, Lian Po continued to expose his shortcomings: "Of course, if this battle wants to proceed smoothly, there are three major difficulties:
First, before the layout of our army is completed, we must not be detected by the Qin army. No matter whether the troops hidden in Daliang Mountain or Hanwang Mountain, or the cavalry detouring around Danzhu Mountain, they must not be detected by the Qin army. Otherwise, They will be trapped by the Qin army. This matter is not difficult to come by due to the popular sentiment.
Secondly, the cavalry army crossing Danshui to the west not only had to face the Qin army that was several times larger than itself, but also had to cut off the Qin army's supply lines in the vast distances, which was not easy. However, this general has been in Shangdang for three years, but it is not that he has done nothing. The Qin Army's supply line has long been known to this general. The final general will lead the team and have full confidence in destroying the Qin Army's supply line.
The third is the time to launch a counterattack. If it were earlier, it might be counterattacked by the Qin army and fall into the Qin army's trap. If it was later, the main force of the Qin army would retreat to the west bank of Danshui, and its success would be defeated. This general has been undecided about this matter. Now that General Tian has arrived, he must be the general. By grasping the timing of the Fire Bull's charge into the formation, even this general was willing to be at a disadvantage. "
After finishing speaking, Zhao Kuo who was standing by was not happy. Not only was he unhappy with Lian Po's tactics, but he was also unhappy that Lian Po's tactics did not require him as a general.
Of course, this is no wonder Lian Po. What would anyone expect from a young brat? In Lian Po's plan, it doesn't matter if the coming master is incompetent, as long as he can obey his "suggestions" and stay at his old gate with peace of mind.
However, Zhao Kuo in front of him has obviously proved on the sand table that he is not mediocre, at least not on paper.
This is very embarrassing!
You leave a capable general idle? What do you think!
And obviously the other two people present also felt this.
As a result, Lian Po's words fell, and the scene immediately fell into an awkward silence. Tian Dan and Xu Li both looked at Zhao Kuo quietly, as if waiting for General Zhao's anger.
However, Zhao Kuo did not get angry, but looked at Lian Po calmly.
In the awkward atmosphere where the needle could be heard, Lian Po obviously felt something, especially when Zhao Kuo looked at him with a joking look, he realized that he seemed to have made a huge mistake again - he had left out the general!
"Ahem." Lian Po coughed twice to ease the embarrassment, his mind running wildly, trying to save the situation. After all, the current general is Zhao Kuo. If this plan is rejected because he has no role to play, then the gain will really outweigh the loss.
While Lian Po was racking his brains, Zhao Kuo took the initiative to offer relief to Lian Po.
"As for this general, I should be the best candidate to lure the Qin army to attack! After all, with General Lian Po's reputation, no matter how weak he is, the Qin army will never underestimate the enemy and advance rashly!" Zhao Kuo laughed and looked at Lian Po Po, continued: "If it were a fledgling general like me, it would be perfectly reasonable to retreat after the attack fails! Do you think so?"
"Well! This statement, this statement makes sense!" Lian Po murmured to himself, but his heart was filled with light.
Seeing that Zhao Kuo, who was most difficult to agree to, was trying to justify his plan, it was obvious that the matter was already close! How could Lian Po not be excited when he thought that his plan could be implemented and that three years of hard work would be considered in vain.
However, the words that followed were like a bucket of cold water, pouring heavily on Lian Po's passionate heart.
"General Tian Dan, what do you think of Old General Lian Po's tactics?" Zhao Kuo turned his head and looked at Tian Dan aside and asked.
Tian Dan pondered for a while, and after a long time, he finally spoke and said: "General, I think this method of warfare is impossible!"
No?
No!
Just two words, like Hong Zhongda Lu, rushed straight into Lian Po's face. His originally excited mood instantly turned into full of anger. There were almost sparks in his eyes, and he was staring at Tian Dan who was speaking. If the other party says something he doesn't like, he will swallow it whole.
How could it not be possible? How could it not be possible!
This was a strategy that he had worked hard on day and night, how could it be rejected so easily.
Tian Dan, however, seemed to have not heard anything. He used his arm as a finger to point out the mountains and rivers on the sand table.
"In this battle, it does not matter whether the Qin army can be deceived into advancing rashly, nor whether the partial divisions in Daliang Mountain and Hanwang Mountain and the cavalry detouring around Danzhu Ridge will be discovered, let alone whether they can still hold on after dividing the troops. With hundreds of miles of stone on the line, it is impossible to force Qin to retreat simply by cutting off its grain and fodder!" Tian Dan said lightly.
"Huh?" Lian Po couldn't accept it for a while: "Cutting off the enemy's food and fodder has been the way to win since ancient times. How can it be impossible?"
"May I ask General, how many days of food and grass do the troops have?" Tian Dan did not answer directly, but asked Lian Po.
"We still have enough food for three months!" Lian Po replied immediately without hesitation.
"Our army carries a month's worth of food and fodder." Zhao Kuo stood aside and helped Tian Dan answer.
