It can even be said that any army is in two states when there is sufficient food and grass and when there is a severe shortage of food and grass.
Lian Po, who heard this, naturally believed it, and even faced such a situation, he made a more severe proposal: "General, whether it is a food distribution or a hidden food, it is possible for the Qin army to capture it. In fact, It’s not worth taking the risk, it’s better to burn it all with a fire!”
What Lian Po said makes sense. If you want to ensure safety, it is of course best to burn the excess grain with a fire. This should be done as soon as possible before the Qin army engages in battle.
The reason is very simple, it’s just that one learns from the experience.
In Lian Po's hands, due to the sudden rain, many of the Wei army's grain crops were not burned in time and were exposed to the Qin State. This is also the most important reason why the Zhao army has no absolute victory even though it has the advantage. reason.
Therefore, Lian Po had this idea. Zhao Kuo and Tian Dan were no exception.
It's just that it's easy to make a fire without food, but it's difficult to gather so much food. Zhao Kuo obviously had his own ideas about the use of this batch of grain and grass, advanced ideas.
"Otherwise!" Zhao Kuo shook his head and slowly explained: "The Qin army left in a hurry. There were blocking troops in front of them and my pursuing troops behind them. Their main thought should be to escape for their lives. Even if they wanted food and grass, they would go there. Go to the grain depot and dare not delay for too long. Whether it is to force the people to collect food or to search for hidden food and grass, it is too troublesome and time-consuming. If the Qin army dares to delay so much time, the main force of our army will also I don’t mind leaving the Qin army behind completely.”
"But?" Lian Po wanted to continue saying something, but was interrupted by Zhao Kuo.
"Old general, I already know what you want to say." Zhao Kuo turned to look at Lian Po and said calmly: "But old general needs to know that this Shangdang battle is just a separation between our army and Qin Dynasty. It's just the prelude to the war between armies.
It is not my general's boast. Looking at the six countries, the one who can fight Qin again is none other than our great Zhao. Especially after our army takes over the Dang, whether the Qin army wants to continue to move eastward or wants to open a channel with the Central Plains, it is bound to have a conflict with Zhao.
This general can almost conclude: Once the Qin State's national strength recovers, whether it is for revenge or for national policy choices, the Qin Army will definitely continue to fight our Zhao Army. "
Lian Po and Tian Dan also nodded after hearing this. It was obvious that they were mentally prepared for the Qin army's attack again.
"Because of this, our army must do its best to eliminate the remnants of the Qin army in Shangdang territory!" Tian Dan also asked with some confusion: "Although it is almost impossible for the Qin army to get the hidden grain, but After all, there is still a possibility. Destroying the excess grain will obviously be more beneficial to the battle. At least it can save a lot of preparation time."
Zhao Kuo listened to Tian Dan's words, but still shook his head, and then said: "The land of the Qin State is due to the solidity of Guanzhong and the wealth of Bashu. In addition, Hedong and Hexi add wings to it, and the land of Yanying is cut off." The subsequent troubles can be said to be those who oppressed the six countries.
Therefore, the war with Qin will not end in one or two battles, but will definitely be a long-term tug-of-war. As the old saying goes: If you don't plan for the eternity, you can't plan for a moment; if you don't plan for the overall situation, you can't plan for a region.
Based on this, this army of more than 100,000 people is naturally important, but the use of food and fodder is no less effective than this army of more than 100,000 people. "
Lian Po and Tian Dan both looked thoughtful after hearing this.
Zhao Kuo then continued to explain: "The two generals should know that after three years of fierce fighting, the national treasury of Zhao State has reached its bottom, and the people have gathered in Shangdang, this year's autumn harvest is destined to be affected again. As a result, our Zhao State will This winter will be difficult for the common people. If the Qin army's food reserves are used properly, the number of people who can survive for our Zhao country will not be less than hundreds of thousands! Isn't this more important than killing tens of thousands more remaining soldiers? "
Lian Po nodded thoughtfully, while Tian Dan looked at Zhao Kuo with a look of relief. Obviously, Tian Dan agreed with Zhao Kuo's idea of putting living people before destroying the enemy. .
And Zhao Kuo's words did not end there.
"As for the grain distribution, the purpose is not even to store grain among the people so that Qin can't take it away. It is to win over the people." Zhao Kuo continued: "After three years of fierce fighting, both Qin and Zhao were naturally in great pain. However, The people who suffer the most are the local people in Shangdang. Qin’s laws are harsh and hundreds of thousands of soldiers eat horses
Chewing, Shangdang has already been overwhelmed. Now that Shangdang County is about to fall into the hands of our Zhao army, this is a great opportunity to win over the people. "
"As long as they have a little food, they can survive the winter safely, and when the people's hearts will return, it will be impossible for the Qin people to want to enter and leave Shangdang as easily as last time!" Zhao Kuo concluded: "In the future, In a long-term tug-of-war, only the one who has the support of the people will be the final winner."
"This is called using the enemy's food to nourish our army's vigor." Zhao Kuo finally concluded: "For this reason, the two veteran generals think it is worth taking some risks!"
"Of course it's worth it!" Tian Dan immediately nodded and agreed with deep approval: "It is said that the more help you get, the more help you get, and the more help you get, the more brutal the Qin army is, the more valuable our army's grain distribution is, and it even spreads from Shangdang to other places. People will quietly come to join the party because of this."
When it comes to knowing the importance of mobilizing the masses, Tian Dan is obviously one of the few people who knew and experienced it during the Warring States Period. , without the great help of the men, women, and children of Jimo City, and with only more than 10,000 soldiers in his hands, Tian Dan would not have been able to defend against the offensive of the Five Kingdoms, let alone regain the 72 lost cities in one fell swoop.
Lian Po on the side also nodded slightly. Although he did not feel the power of the people like Tian Dan, he had to admit that Zhao State was really short of people today!
Even if the battle of Shangdang is finally won, Zhao State has already lost too many young men and most of its national power. If the Shangdang area can attract more people, then Zhao State's dilemma will be solved as quickly as possible. On the other hand, if the people of Shangdang are in trouble due to lack of food, I am afraid that today's Zhao State will shed its skin even if it does not collapse.
A little adventure is nothing compared to a peaceful environment of licking wounds.
Finally, under Zhao Kuo's step-by-step persuasion, Lian Po and Tian Dan were finally convinced. With the three of them reaching an agreement, Zhao Jun's next action strategy was finally finalized.
Next came the mobilization of the three armies - tens of thousands of troops were mobilized quietly and quickly, which was obviously not an easy task.
As a general, Zhao Kuo should have personally deployed the troops, but because Zhao Kuo was seriously injured, neither the military doctor nor General Lian Po was willing to let Zhao Kuo continue to work. Immediately, Lian Po and Tian Dan took over the matter one by one.
With the sophistication of Generals Lian Po and Tian Danjia, although the mobilization of an army of this scale was complicated, it seemed a bit simple for the two famous generals at the time.
However, things in the world are often not so easy.
