Sun Qi adopted a response strategy based on the Liang army's fighting habits, taking advantage of the terrain and fire, and annihilated Qu Ze's 50,000-strong army.
This battle also left a strong mark in the future history books of the empire.
After the Liang army was destroyed and the general Qu Ze died, several Huan army commanders were very excited. At this time, their attitude toward Sun Qi changed from vague suspicion at the beginning to complete conviction.
After returning to guard Tangguan, a captain of a thousand soldiers was so excited that he couldn't help but said: "General, our army has won a great victory in this battle. We defeated many with less. Your Majesty will be very happy when he learns of this!"
"This battle is far from over. Our troops have more important military operations ahead." Sun Qi said calmly.
"This" the captain was puzzled: "Tangguan returned to our army and annihilated 50,000 enemy troops. For such a great victory, our department only needs to report it. What else needs to be done?"
Sun Qi said: "Tell me, what is the main force of the Liang army doing now? They are continuing to advance on the frontal battlefield and fighting General Xiang Ge."
"At this time, the news of Qu Ze's defeat has not yet reached Xue Wu. This is our rare opportunity!"
After saying that, he immediately said decisively:
"Everyone in the world thinks that with thousands of troops facing an army of hundreds of thousands, they will not dare to hold back."
"But I will march!"
"Ah!?" Upon hearing this, everyone present was shocked.
But Sun Qi didn't care and gave the order decisively. He personally led three thousand troops and marched day and night to attack the rear of Liang's army.
At this time, judging from the entire battle situation, Xue Wu's main force has advanced very far. Under his strategic arrangement, Tangguan should be in sync with him.
But what he didn't expect was that Qu Ze's 50,000-strong army would be defeated by just a few thousand Huan troops!
Another point is that the supply line has always been very long during the Liang Army's battles, and now the transportation route is synchronized with Tangguan!
Sun Qi seized this opportunity!
Of course, he couldn't really attack the main force of the Liang army, but intended to cut off the opponent's food and grass!
As a result, this attack was really unexpected. He couldn't take away the food, grass and baggage, so he set up another fire and burned the Liang army's rear area completely!
After cutting the grain, Sun Qiyi turned around and returned to Tangguan without saying a word.
From his various layouts and bold attacks, it is not difficult to see his understanding of the war and his grasp of fighter opportunities.
If this were placed on an ordinary general, he would be thankful to God if he could defend Tangguan. How dare he go around the back!
Qu Ze was defeated and supplies in the rear were cut off. The news reached Xue Wu. After hearing this, the latter became furious and couldn't help but slap Shuai An:
"Waste! Qu Ze, this waste! Even if the 50,000-strong army can't attack Tangguan, let's forget it! How can the whole army be annihilated!"
After scolding him, he said angrily: "Who is the guard general of Tangguan! How dare you cut my rear line at this juncture!?"
"According to reports, his name is Sun Qi." Seeing his anger, the deputy general was cautious.
"Sun Qi?"
The deputy general has never heard of "this", so he can't answer it.
After a pause, he added: "But Commander Xue, supplies are cut off now. If we can't capture the city, it will be difficult for our army to provide food and grass."
After hearing this, Xue Wu finally took a deep breath, calmed down slowly, and said with a gloomy face:
"Take a step back first and urge the next batch of food and grass."
Without food and grass, the war cannot be fought. The Liang army had no choice but to retreat temporarily and abandon the hundreds of miles of land they were currently deep in.
All the previous results were lost.
Xiang Ge took advantage of the situation and returned to the previous defense line and rearranged it.
Tangguan no longer seems important.
Two days later, the news was also sent back to Huan Guo's court.
After hearing the battle report, King Huan's eyes widened immediately. He couldn't help but stand up and asked in a trembling voice:
"What are you talking about!? Sun Qi used 5,000 troops to annihilate 50,000 enemy troops. He even took the initiative to attack, cutting off the Liang army's supplies and forcing Xue Wu to retreat for more than 130 miles?"
"Yes, Your Majesty!" the person reporting the report said seriously.
"This, this, this, this is really great!" King Huan was so excited that he said repeatedly: "It's incredible! It's incredible! How did he do it?"
Therefore, the Tangguan battle report was carefully studied in the Huanguo court.
After understanding the details, King Huan couldn't help but praise Sun Qi again, and at the same time he couldn't help but say to Qiu Rong:
"The man recommended by the Prime Minister is really a military genius!"
When Qiu Rong heard this, he was also very happy and immediately said: "Congratulations, Your Majesty, for getting this talent. With a small number of troops, he can turn the entire war situation around and relieve our country Huan's danger. What a blessing for the country."
"Yes, yes." King Huan also sighed: "With Sun Qi's talent, being a small Tangguan guard is indeed an incompetence."
Qiu Rong took advantage of the situation and said: "Sun Qi's military talent is obvious to all, and he has already said that our army can win the battle of Huanliang. In this case, the king should entrust him with the important task of defeating Xue Wu!"
"Well, I have this intention." King Huan nodded, and then said: "Tangguan is no longer important. Even if Sun Qi returns to the capital, I will be with him in the court and listen to his debate again. If he Between the words, the military strategy is quite consistent, and the commander is prepared."
Upon hearing this, Qiu Rong immediately shouted: "I am Wang Yingming"
The other ministers lowered their heads slightly and looked at each other. Although many people looked down on Sun Qi, the facts of this battle were before them.
The king's order soon reached Tangguan. After receiving the order, Sun Qi immediately returned to the capital without hesitation.
At this time, he was ready to ask for help.
At the same time, Xiang Ge naturally received a letter from a friend in the court. The letter said that Sun Qi was so brilliant that the king might want to change his commander.
After reading this, one can imagine how ugly Xiang Ge's face looked.
Regardless of whether he has real qualifications or not, he has always been called a famous general of the Huan Kingdom. This reputation is weighing heavily on him. If he was replaced by an unknown soldier, he would probably be ashamed and embarrassed.
More importantly, doesn't this tell the world that Xiang Ge is not good at leading troops?
Therefore, for him, this incident was unacceptable.
He held the letter and was speechless for a long time, his face uncertain.
Upon seeing this, a military officer who had been following him all year round asked tentatively: "Shuai Xiang, has something big happened?"
There were only two of them in the hall.
Xiang Ge came back to his senses, first gave a wry smile, and then said: "Sir, I have been greatly embarrassed this time. Do you know what the letter said? The king may want to change the commander."
"What?" The officer was shocked, with a look of confusion on his face: "This makes no sense. Who else in our Huan Army can compare with Xiang Shuai."
"Say it's Sun Qi." Xiang Ge said.
"Is this the unknown soldier who once said that Xiang Shuai's command was unfavorable?" the officer asked.
"Exactly."
"This, this, this, cannot become a fact, Xiang Shuai. Once this happens, the consequences will be disastrous, and Xiang Shuai will lose all his prestige."
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