Although Qin Huan did not make an alliance, both armies came to attack Liang, so they could be regarded as friendly forces.
After Xiao Yuan nodded, he said: "Huan Jun, don't worry about it for now. Where is Nie Xing's troops now?"
Nie Xing's 50,000-strong army moved back and forth, but it was not behind Yanzhou, and he had never been able to reach that rear before.
Lin Chu returned: "It's not far from here, we are about to join the main force of our army."
Xiao Yuan thought for a while: "Tell him not to let him come over, let him lead the troops and rush back to the vicinity of Shanyuguan, follow Su Yi's orders and support the domestic battlefield."
"No!" Lin Chu took the order and left.
This guy Nie Xing fought thousands of miles and fought few major battles, but he was transferred here and there by the highest orders. This also made later Qin army generals ridicule him as: Marching General.
However, every time he moved to another battle, it had a great effect on the main battlefield.
It is very necessary for him to rush back to the country at this time. With these 50,000 troops, the domestic situation will undoubtedly be more stable.
Next, the Qin army carried out a symbolic attack on Yanzhou, intended to test the strength of the Liang army. They fought for only a while and then hastily withdrew their troops.
A few days later, Huan Jun arrived.
After arriving here, Sun Qi first found a place and ordered his soldiers to cut down trees and set up camp. He himself took a general to the Qin army camp to prepare to meet the King of Qin first.
Upon learning of his arrival, Xiao Yuan personally welcomed him out of the camp. After meeting him, he also smiled cheerfully: "I have heard of the general's name a long time ago. I saw him today, but I didn't greet him from afar. I apologize for my rudeness."
He was so peaceful, and Sun Qi was a little flattered. He quickly bowed his hands and said, "His Royal Highness, King Qin, is too polite. How can I be so virtuous and capable?"
"General, please, let's talk in the tent." Xiao Yuan smiled again and stretched out his hand.
"Your Highness, please." Sun Qi hurriedly saluted.
This is the first time the two have met.
Sun Qi was very young, a standard literary general, but he had no power to restrain a chicken.
You know, there is a huge difference between counselors and generals.
As a counselor, he can formulate aggressive strategies for the king, make suggestions, and have a certain strategic vision.
Just like Shangguan Wenruo, he would advise Xiao Yuan when and where to take, when to march, and what strategies to use to defeat the enemy. But if you let him lead the army in person, he will not be able to do it and he will not be able to command the army. of.
But Sun Qi is different. This man not only has a strategy, but also has first-class military command skills, which can lead to millions of people.
This is handsome.
Such a commander-in-chief will undoubtedly be appreciated by the monarch.
Xiao Yuan was very polite to him. After inviting him into the camp, he ordered the sergeant to bring him food and wine because it was dinner time.
The two of them were seated separately, Xiao Yuan was in the commanding position, and Sun Qi was at the lower side, with a case in front of him.
The hardships in the army are different from those in the city. After three or two plates of food were served, Xiao Yuan also picked up the bronze cup: "The camp is simple and simple. If the hospitality is not good, general, don't blame me. Please drink this cup to the full."
"Your Majesty, King of Qin, what are you talking about? I'm really sorry for you. I respect you, Your Majesty." Sun Qi quickly picked up the cup.
When they first met, the conversation between the two was pretty good. Xiao Yuan also asked him some military opinions on the situation, but Sun Qi didn't explain much about this, or in other words, he hadn't thought of a countermeasure yet.
The Qin and Huan armies were stationed not far from each other. On the next day, Xiao Yuan led a group of civil and military officers, and Sun Qi also led a group of Huan army generals. They arrived outside Yanzhou to observe the situation.
Looking at this majestic city gate and the lofty mountains and steep mountains on both sides, Sun Qi couldn't help but sigh: "What a majestic gate."
As he spoke, he stepped hard on the soil under his feet, then shook his head slightly and said, "The ground is too hard, I'm afraid there are many rocks, and digging a tunnel won't work."
In fact, Qin Jun had already studied this method. When Xiao Yuan heard this, he smiled and said nothing.
After looking at the surrounding terrain and mountains, Sun Qi also took out the map he carried with him to compare it, and then said to the Huan Army generals: "Let's go back."
After saying that, he also bowed his hands towards Xiao Yuan: "His Royal Highness, King Qin, leave first."
"Okay." Xiao Yuan nodded. He had seen this place many times. After observing it again, he also returned to the camp.
A few days passed like this, and there was no movement at all since the Huan army was stationed.
On this day, Xiao Yuan summoned the generals to prepare for another military meeting to determine the strategy for attacking Yanzhou. However, as soon as everyone arrived, before he could speak, a sergeant hurried in, knelt down on one knee and said: "Your Majesty. , Huan Shuaisun is up."
"Oh? Invite him over." Xiao Yuan didn't think much about it.
Not long after, Sun Qi came in. He came alone. When he saw all the generals of the Qin army, he was slightly startled for a moment, then saluted Xiao Yuan and said, "Your Majesty, the King of Qin, I am brave. I wonder if the Qin and Huan armies can discuss it together." Soldiers?"
"Of course, your army and ours are both here to capture Yanzhou. We can discuss together and share our needs." Xiao Yuandao.
Sun Qi nodded, and then said straight to the point: "I dare to ask your army whether it has launched an attack on Yanzhou."
Before Xiao Yuan could speak, Peng Shuang replied: "We have been tested several times and were met with fierce resistance by the Liang army. This shows that the other party is determined to defend."
"Yes." Sun Qi said: "Now the Qin and Huan armies combined are less than 400,000 people, while the Liang army has 300,000 people. If they hold on desperately, a strong attack is impossible."
"Then what's your plan?" Peng Shuang asked directly.
"What if a large number of troops suddenly appeared behind Yanzhou?" Sun Qi said.
Hearing this, Xiao Yuan couldn't help but feel moved in his heart. He couldn't help but walk to the sand table and lowered his head to stare.
Peng Shuang asked in a low voice: "How did it appear? Did it fall from the sky?"
"Who said it can't be done?" Sun Qi smiled faintly, and then pointed to the sand table: "Your Highness, please see, after Yanzhou is Wutong. There, there is a staging area for transporting grain and grass to the rear of the Liang army. There must be a large amount of baggage. If there are ten Tens of thousands of troops descended from the sky and quickly seized this place. No matter how many Liang troops there are in Yanzhou, it will be a dead end!"
"At that time, General Xue will be unable to advance forward or retreat. With an army of more than 300,000, his food and grass supplies will be cut off, and he will be trapped alive in Yanzhou City!"
When the generals of the Qin army heard this, they couldn't help but look at each other.
What he said sounded nice, but how to achieve this goal.
Xiao Yuan also looked up at him and smiled: "It's not that our army has not considered what the general said, but the mountains on both sides of Yanzhou City are not so easy to climb. Even if they go up, with Xue Wu's ability, There must have been many traps set there, and you will only fall into the trap yourself.”
"Your Highness is right, Xue Wu must have taken this into consideration."
Sun Qi said: "But there is still a way for the army to reach the rear of Yanzhou."
When Xiao Yuan heard this, he became energetic.
