After understanding the situation of the war, Qi Xiaotong asked some questions about the war situation.
Hong Tao said: "After the first confrontation, the enemy troops quickly retreated and camped forty miles away to rest. At present, they should be preparing for the second wave of attacks."
Xiaotong nodded when he heard this and said: "Looking at it from this point of view, it should be safe in the next few days."
The other party is brewing...
Well, that means that we have some breathing space.
And we can take this opportunity to make some tactical adjustments. This is military common sense.
The tactical details still need to be carefully considered, and I can't make a decision yet.
Just wait and see.
After pressing this matter, Xiaotong suddenly asked: "There is one thing that I have never understood! Why did Laos, Siam, and Gongbang form a military alliance in a short period of time? The relationship between them is really Is that good?"
yes!
When something goes wrong, there must be a monster!
There must be something fishy among them?
As far as the alliance is concerned, it's okay if you just talk about it, but if you really send troops to help, that's a different matter!
It's not an ordinary relationship, it can never reach this level.
However, Hong Tao said: "In fact, the relationship between the three countries is not very good, and it is even a bit bad. They have always been on guard against each other, and no one will help anyone. It is precisely because of this , that’s why I singled out Laos. But who would have thought, they would actually turn their hostility into friendship and join forces to keep warm.”
Xiaotong heard this and said curiously: "This is indeed a bit strange. Do you know the reason?"
"I sent scouts to investigate in private, but I don't know if the information I got is accurate."
"Well, let's talk about it first."
"That's fine!"
According to the information Hong Tao obtained, the relationship between the three countries was indeed very bad in the early days, and violent frictions often occurred at the national borders.
It was precisely because of this discord that he saw the so-called opportunity to take advantage of, and then plotted against the relatively weak neighboring country of Laos.
However, Laos refused to accept its fate.
They sent envoys to Siam and Gongbang to ask for help to jointly fight against the threat from Qiongzhou.
The envoy said that Qi Yu from Qiongzhou was a wild man who liked to expand.
The heart, being close to him, must be constantly vigilant.
Yes!
Let’s see:
He first took Luzon, then destroyed Dawan, and directly annexed Annan while waiting for an opportunity. All of this is an ironclad fact and cannot be left to chance.
In addition, in the Battle of Nanyang, Qiongzhou also demonstrated extremely powerful military power. Taking this as a lesson, what can ordinary small countries contend with?
Therefore, the Lao envoy strongly suggested that the three countries should form a military alliance with the same hatred to deal with the powerful Qiongzhou who was sharpening his sword.
However, contrary to expectations, Siam and Gongbang were not very interested in this.
They all believed that the battle in Nanyang should have basically wiped out Qiongzhou's wealthy family. Even though it was so powerful before, it now only has no more than 20% of its strength left. So, what threat is there?
As the saying goes, when a cannon goes off, a thousand taels of gold come out.
Even though he was rich and wealthy in Qiongzhou, how much financial resources would he have left after experiencing such a large-scale war?
In this case, why bother to go through this muddy water?
Why wait to see him decline?
Only a fool would get involved!
As a result, the Lao envoy left with regret and disgrace.
But not long after, he ran back in a hurry.
He also directly slapped him in the face and said: Didn’t you say that Qiongzhou Province has been severely weakened? But the fact is that they are still extremely majestic now!
real or fake?
real!
There is definite news that in this time of Huguang aid, Qiongzhou Province stood out and actually supported half of the Dafeng Dynasty. They provide food and money, but are there any signs of being hollowed out?
What what?
Is Qi Yu's jurisdiction so awesome?
After verifying the truth of this news, politicians from the two countries immediately began to face it seriously.
Qiongzhou's strength is indeed unfathomable, and it's really not advisable to speculate on it.
This sudden sense of crisis instantly made them sober and see clearly.
At present, the Annan Army has raised its butcher's knife high and made plans to invade eastward. So, should our country send troops to assist?
Looking at the overall situation, once Laos is captured by Qiongzhou, it will be their turn next. By then, it will be too late to regret.
After careful consideration, Siam and Gongbang decided to send troops to help Laos.
In this way, the three of them formed a unanimous external military alliance.
Not only that, they are also changing from passive to active, taking the lead in launching military attacks.
This sudden change caught Hong Tao by surprise.
However, he relied on his excellent military talents to resolve this crisis very appropriately.
After listening, Xiaotong said: "The current situation is basically stable. There is only advancement and no retreat. We must find ways to win this war."
After hearing this, everyone clasped their fists and responded: "Don't worry, young lady, I will definitely live up to my destiny!"
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After settling the accounts, Xiaotong left Hong Tao alone for further private discussion.
"Tell me, how do you plan to fight this battle?"
"The enemy is outnumbered and we must not defeat it with brute force. I want to lure the snake out of its hole and use the favorable terrain to attack it!"
Take advantage of terrain?
You are walking in the rhythm of the formation!
"Well, keep talking..."
"In the middle of the distance between the two armies, there is a relatively flat open area. Theoretically, this area is very conducive to the passage of cavalry. I want to use this as a lure to lure the enemy's vanguard there and lay a trap secretly. , set up bamboo thorns, and when they step into the formation, I will immediately cover them and attack them with all my strength!"
After a pause, Hong Tao continued: "If I kill someone unexpectedly, the enemy will most likely choose to retreat quickly. As for me, I will ambush an army on their retreat route in advance, even if I can't injure them. The heavy damage to their muscles and bones can kill more than a thousand of them."
I have to say that this strategy is indeed feasible.
Although it cannot play a key role in determining success or failure, it can win a small-scale victory that boosts morale.
As if unintentionally, Qi Xiaotong glanced at him a few more times.
Seeing that he was recognized, Hong Tao seemed quite proud. Just when he was about to take the opportunity to show off the results of his study of the tactics, he suddenly heard the man say again: "Although this tactics is feasible, it is not detailed and subtle enough. If it can be slightly improved, If you improve it, it will become perfect.”
After hearing this, Hong Tao's face suddenly turned from sunny to gloomy. How could he still be a bit angry?
And the words of self-promotion that slipped to his lips were stuck in his throat, and he didn't dare to squeeze out a word.
