Yan and the city.
After chatting in the pavilion in the past, Feng Jie began to make preparations during this time, thinking of ways to send Xi Zuo to the Zhao army to bribe Xi Zuo.
It seems easy, but it is actually very difficult to do it.
The first is that Zhao Jun must be on guard. How can the briber enter Zhao Jun without being discovered?
Secondly, Zhao Bianqi and Daibei's army were brought out by Li Mu single-handedly. They were completely different from the armies of other vassal states. Li Mu treated his subordinates and soldiers very well. In the past, Zhao Bianqi would rather die than surrender. This briber, It’s even more difficult.
It is precisely because the work of arranging detailed work is very cumbersome.
Feng Jie didn't have time to disturb Bai Yan during this period.
And in Bai Yan's study.
When they learned that Xi Zuo was to be sent to the Zhao army to bribe Jian Xi, Feng Nian and Gui asked for their orders, planning to take Huai and Pei on a secret trip to Handan.
Feng Nian was wandering around the Jianghu, and when he went to Handan with Bai Yan, he got acquainted with people from the Jianghu. Therefore, it was definitely safer to inquire about information than others, and he also got more information.
However, Huai and Pei had not been to Handan before.
Then the two of them went to approach Zhao Jun to bribe the soldiers.
"Remember, if you sense danger, leave immediately."
Bai Yan looked at the four of them and ordered softly.
"promise!"
"promise!!"
Gui, Huai and others all saluted Bai Yan, then turned and left.
Bai Yan looked at the backs of Feng Nian and Gui, and actually knew why Feng Nian and Gui worked so hard.
The two of them were anxious to make meritorious deeds and did not want to embarrass themselves.
The people in the industry are the ones who are rewarded with the highest merits. Their merits are not less than those who captured the city first, and even worse.
This is why Yao Jia received so many rewards from Ying Zheng.
Sun Tzu's Art of War once said that raising an army of 100,000 to attack another country costs thousands of gold per day, affects the lives of no less than 700,000 people, and ultimately leads to a stalemate for several years, just to win day and night. Under such circumstances, if you are stingy with those who How can others risk their lives to get information and spy rewards?
"Don't be close to others when it comes to the affairs of the three armies. Don't be generous with rewards. Don't be close to others when doing things."
Among the three armies, the people who should be closest to each other are those who seek information. The most generous rewards should be given to these people, because these people hold the most secret things.
This is the man who has always inspired Sun Tzu to reward careful work in the Art of War.
Feng Nian and Gui are looking at the rewards.
However, Sun Tzu also mentioned in The Art of War that people who are not extremely intelligent cannot use spies, people who are not benevolent and righteous cannot use spies, and people who are not thoughtful and sophisticated cannot use spies.
The former two will be backlashed and betrayed by spies, while the latter will be used by the enemy because they cannot judge whether the intelligence is true or false.
This is a matter of detail.
It's really not easy, but fortunately, I have been to Handan before, so I don't have to worry about Feng Nian meeting not being able to find out the real news, and these people are all his cronies, so I don't have to worry about having different intentions.
"General, General Wang Jian has led the army back to Yanyu!"
A Qin soldier suddenly ran into the study in a hurry and said anxiously to Bai Yan.
Hear the words.
Bai Yan nodded and stood up slowly.
In the yard.
Feng Jie had obviously been notified and was just about to go to the mansion gate.
Seeing Bai Yan, Feng Jie went with Bai Yan.
Outside the mansion.
Bai Yan and Feng Jie arrived outside the mansion. Not long after, they saw General Wang Jian and other generals riding war horses, leading their generals on the street, driving towards the mansion in a mighty manner.
"General!"
"General!!"
Bai Yan and Feng Jie bowed their hands in front of Wang Jian in ceremony.
After Wang Jian returned the greeting, Bai Yan and the other generals also exchanged greetings. Because most of the generals had met before, they had no familiarity with each other.
There were a few generals whom Bai Yan had never seen before, and the leader among them was very unfamiliar.
"I've seen General Bai!"
Qiang Xue was among the army. After dismounting, he came to Bai Yan, smiled and bowed his hands in salute.
Back in Xianyang City, Qiang Yu and Bai Yan had been drunk together, so the two were considered good friends. Now that they met in the territory of another country, they were naturally very happy.
"I've met General Qiang Yu!"
Bai Yan returned the courtesy with a smile.
Afterwards, after being introduced by Qiang Yu and looking at the strange general who came forward, Bai Yan realized that this person was Meng Tian.
"Bai Yan, I have met General Meng Tian!"
Bai Yan bowed his hands to compose the ceremony.
Meng Tian also came to Bai Yan at this time and quickly returned the gift.
"Meng Tian, I have met General Bai!"
Meng Tian returned the courtesy.
Just now Bai Yan was sizing up Meng Tian, and Meng Tian was sizing up Bai Yan. As for the Bai family, as long as he was a general of the Qin State, that person would think of someone else if he didn't mention the Bai family.
As for Bai Yan, who was born in the Bai family and is a descendant of the Bai family, he joined the army and made great achievements one after another. After observing his achievements, Meng Tian had long wanted to meet him.
Now looking at Bai Yan, who is younger than himself, Meng Tian is even more curious.
Could it be that, as others rumored, Bai Qi once left an unparalleled military strategy?
Otherwise, why would the young Bai Yan be so amazing in leading troops and planning?
"General Bai!"
Wang Ben also came over at this time and smiled when he saw Bai Yan.
Bai Yan returned the favor with a smile.
When the two of them led the army together, they almost died due to Li Mu's plan. Now that the two of them meet, they can't help but feel lingering fear!
"please!"
At this time, Bai Yan saw that General Wang Jian and other generals had entered the mansion, and Bai Yan motioned for Qiang Yu and Meng Tian to enter.
"please!"
"please!!"
Qiang Yu and Meng Tian quickly raised their hands to return the salute, and then motioned to go in together.
In the mansion.
As all the generals gathered in the study, Wang Jian looked at the map and began to talk about the current situation among the generals.
In fact, many people understand it.
They had been with General Wang Jian at Jingxing and could basically see the situation. The reason why General Wang Jian repeated Zhao Jun's deployment was to tell Bai Yan.
"Jingxing is easy to defend but difficult to attack!"
Wang Jian sighed.
In fact, Wang Jian knew that Bai Yan had gone to Handan of Zhao State before. After all, he was not only the commander of the army, but also a general of Qin State.
If Ying Zheng concealed this news from him, then this kind of distrust would be very detrimental to the relationship between the monarch and his ministers. Ying Zheng would never make such a mistake.
So now he also wanted to tell Bai Yan.
The terrain of Jingxing, even without Li Mu, would be difficult to break with such a large number of Zhao troops.
If you are not careful, you will be defeated and killed.
"There are many natural dangers on the south road, and it is difficult to cross the water on the north road!"
Wang Jian looked at the map. The reason why he withdrew his troops and returned was that he had observed the terrain several times but could not find a breakthrough.
In the study room.
The other Qin generals all frowned and looked helpless at this moment.
"Uncle Meng thinks that if Yang Duan and General cannot besiege Handan, our army here will be in vain. We should write to Xianyang to report the situation here to King Ming!"
Uncle Meng spoke at this time, looking at Wang Jian and then at the generals.
Many generals wearing Qin armor nodded when they heard Uncle Meng's words.
The responsibility for the failure of this battle is not at all on their side, but on Yang Duan and General Yang Duan in the south. There has been no progress. After entering Zhao, until now, progress has been slow.
The Daibei Army and Zhao Bianqi are all here at Jingxing.
"If the Zhao army refuses to retreat, I'm afraid the only way to attack Zhao this time is to retreat!"
Wang Ben also spoke out at this time.
When the generals heard Wang Ben's words, although they felt helpless and regretful, they all agreed in their hearts. Because the opponent was Li Mu, it would not be a bad thing to retreat.
No one wanted to use one hundred thousand troops and Jingxing's passive situation to attack the Zhao army waiting to set up an ambush.
And a detour!
The Zhao State is arid, and the further north it becomes, the drier it becomes. If you go anywhere, people and horses need to drink water, and Qin's food and grass supplies will become more and more difficult. The Zhao army will reap the benefits of being a fisherman, whether it resists the Qin army or cuts off the food and grass. , will pose a fatal threat to the Qin army.
"Maybe we can wait a little longer!"
Feng Jie listened and saw that so many generals were already thinking about retreating, so he couldn't help but speak.
While talking.
Feng Jie looked at Bai Yan helplessly.
Because of the conversation in the pavilion a few days ago, Feng Jie clearly knew that Bai Yan was very likely to be able to defeat Zhao Jun in the study, or at the worst, be able to repel Zhao Jun.
But Bai Yan had to wait one more step and told him not to tell anyone.
"Does General Feng have any good ideas?"
Uncle Meng asked curiously.
In the study room.
When the other generals heard Feng Jie's words, they all turned to look at Feng Jie curiously.
Even Wang Ben, Meng Tian, Qiang Yu and others looked at Feng Jie without saying a word, wanting to see if Feng Jie really had a good plan.
"No~! Feng Jie thought that maybe he could wait to see how the situation was and wait for the progress of Yang Duan and the general."
Feng Jie felt that everyone was looking at him.
I felt a hundred helpless in my heart.
At this moment, Feng Jie was really itching to tell Bai Yan's marching plan in front of everyone.
This feeling that he couldn't hold back made him, a burly old general, really uncomfortable.
"Alas~!"
Following Feng Jie's words, an unknown general sighed.
Among the other generals, two or three shook their heads and did not agree with the progress they were waiting for Yang Duan and the general.
Qiang Yu and Meng Tian looked at each other and shook their heads, disagreeing with Feng Jie's words.
This scene.
Naturally, Feng Jie had a panoramic view. At this moment, Feng Jie was about to cry without tears. He really wanted to say those words: Bai Yan has a way!
This suffocating feeling made the straightforward Feng Jie feel overwhelmed.
But it was the elderly Wang Jian who inadvertently noticed Feng Jie glance at Bai Yan from the corner of his eye. Thinking back to Feng Jie's actions just now, Wang Jian frowned.
He turned to look at Bai Yan, who was looking at the map quietly.
Wang Jian had a vague feeling that Feng Jie must know something before he suddenly spoke.
And it must be related to Bai Yan!
(End of chapter)
