so what? In the Yellow River Basin, there are many nearby counties and villages. "
One of the ministers said that it was not important, and in the same vein spoke the sentiments of everyone.
Sun Qi said: "But Fu'an is different. It can become an important channel for the Liang army to transport troops."
"How to transport it? Can it fall from the sky?" The minister sneered.
"Take the water route."
"Haha." Someone laughed again and said sarcastically: "The upper reaches of the Yellow River does not connect to the Liang Kingdom. How can we open this channel?"
Some people mocked him, but Sun Qi didn't care. He started to debate with a group of Huan ministers in the court, looked around and said:
"My lords, you are all public ministers. What you think about is nothing more than national policies. I guess you don't have a military map in your mind."
"But I'm just getting ready for today."
As he spoke, he reached into his arms, took out a neatly folded piece of silk cloth, unfolded it with shaking hands, and spread it on the main hall.
Opportunities are given to those who are prepared. Sun Qi has been waiting for this day for a long time.
There is no need to say more about his ideals and ambitions.
This is a large map. It is not a formal map divided into counties, but is more inclined to military markings.
After spreading it out, Sun Qi faced King Huan again, raised his hands and saluted, "I dare you to ask your Majesty to condescend to take a look."
Out of curiosity, King Huan stood up, ignored the king's case and walked down. He stood in front of the map, frowned and asked, "What does this mean?"
"Your Majesty, please take a look."
At this time, a group of ministers couldn't help but come over.
Sun Qi knelt on the ground and pointed at Fu'an:
"This is Fu'an."
"This is the waterway near Fu'an."
He traced a large section of the map along the bottom of Fu'an, and finally stopped at the upper reaches of the Yellow River.
"This is Zishui."
"On the surface, Fu'an is indeed not important, but we might as well boldly imagine the strategic layout of King Liang."
"Why does he want Fu'an?"
"The first step is to explore Fu'an."
"The second step is to raid Zishui and occupy the upper reaches of the Yellow River."
"The third step is to press forward into the frontal battlefield."
"The fourth step is to secretly send troops from Zishui. The elite divisions will go down by boat."
At this point, a minister interrupted him: "What you said is just an idea, and the northern infantry of the Liang Army are not used to water warfare at all."
"There is no need for a water war, just use infantry to land in Fu'an."
Sun Qi said: "This is exactly the fifth step I will talk about next."
"We don't need many troops. We only have one hundred thousand elite troops. Once we land in Fu'an without anyone noticing, we can decide the outcome in one battle. In a straight line, we can approach Huandu in a few months!"
After he finished speaking, all the ministers couldn't help but look at each other.
King Huan was also shocked and broke into a cold sweat: "Assault on Huan Du?"
"Yes." Sun Qi answered seriously and added: "By then, if the Liang army is still pressing forward on the battlefield and the capital in the rear is in danger, the war will be completely unable to be reversed. This will be the danger of national subjugation."
"This, this, this." King Huan was a little panicked and couldn't help but look around.
Upon seeing this, a minister pondered: "What Sun Qi said is just his own war vision. This has not been confirmed, so it is still somewhat alarmist."
"Haha, can it be confirmed after the Liang army lands in Fu'an?" Sun Qi asked with a smile.
Qiu Rong quickly raised his hands and said: "Your Majesty! I think this is not a trivial matter! It is about the safety of the country. What Sun Qi said must not be ignored!"
"You're right, you're right." King Huan nodded repeatedly and pointed: "Whether this is true or not, I already know the strategic importance of Fu'an in the waterway. In any case, we must not give it to Liang." ."
Although he likes petty gains, he is not a fool. Before, he just didn't care because the waterway in Fu'an was impassable on the surface!
At this time, another peace-seeking faction said worriedly: "But Your Majesty, if we don't cede Fu'an, I'm afraid the war will never end."
"So what? In the battle of Huanliang, our country is not invincible, we can just fight." Sun Qi interjected.
"Hmph! You little commoner is uttering arrogant words. Don't you hear that the Liang army is warlike and our country has lost six cities?" An official sneered.
Sun Qi followed with a smile: "Whether in terms of national strength or military strength, our country is not inferior to the Liang Kingdom. Although its combat power is slightly insufficient, it is not the key to victory or defeat. If a million troops fight against each other, one city and one pool will be lost." , What’s the point?”
"Hmph! What a shame!"
Sun Qi shook his head and looked around again: "With all due respect, you officials don't know much about military affairs, but you insist on talking about military matters. You are actually doing harm to the country."
There is no doubt about this. It instantly aroused the anger of a large group of people. Everyone looked at each other angrily. Someone immediately pointed and said:
"What an arrogant person! I think you are just talking nonsense and ruining the country!"
Sun Qi looked at him and said with a smile: "May I ask, sir, do you understand this military map?"
"You!" The official's face turned red.
"Okay!" Seeing that there was still a dispute about to start, King Huan quickly waved his hand to stop everyone, looked at Sun Qi and said: "Sun Qi, you drew all the lines and some arrow marks on this map yourself. of?"
"Yes, Your Majesty." Sun Qi said respectfully.
"Well, that's right." King Huan couldn't help but nodded, and asked: "If the war continues, in your opinion, how should our army fight?"
"Sitting and debating war is not a practical way. I am in the temple and I dare not make plans easily, because the frontline battlefield will change rapidly according to the current battle situation." Sun Qi said matter-of-factly.
"What do you mean, do you want me to appoint you as a general?" King Huan understood the meaning of his words.
"If this is the case, if I dare to use my head as a guarantee, I will definitely live up to the king's trust!" Sun Qi said hurriedly.
"Well" King Huan began to think.
This person is recommended by the Prime Minister and can be trusted to a certain extent.
And his remarks today also showed a certain degree of military ability.
However, King Huan was always a little undecided about whether he wanted to appoint a commoner.
Seeing him deep in thought, Sun Qi rolled his eyes and immediately said: "I understand that the king is worried, but he is brave and willing to make a bet with the king."
"Oh?" King Huan was very interested.
Sun Qi said: "I dare to say that if the war continues, the Liang army's next attack target will be Xishan."
"Xishan?" King Huan frowned slightly. He ran through the map in his mind and said, "How is it possible? Xishan is so far away from the front battlefield."
"If Liang's army attacks Xishan, can the king appoint him as a general?" Sun Qi said directly.
Obviously, he wanted to induce King Huan to make a bet, so as to seek the general in a roundabout way.
King Huan did not believe that the Liang army would attack Xishan secretly, so he said immediately without much hesitation:
"Okay! If you are right, I will make you my general!"
"Thank you, Your Majesty!" Sun Qi saluted directly.
"Haha, you are so confident?" King Huan couldn't help but glance at him again.
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