There are certain risks in using a small force to defend the battle and using a large force to carry out an encirclement and suppression campaign.
Lingxiang also immediately said: "Isn't there something wrong with this? If there are insufficient troops in the defense line, the Qin army will advance, and it is likely to shake the overall situation."
"The Prime Minister's words are reasonable, and I also believe that given the current war situation and the Qin army's troop deployment, our response method is the most prudent." Another minister said.
"The enemy and our forces are equal, so why fear Qin..."
After listening to the opinions expressed by the ministers, King Ling thought for a moment and said: "The overall battle situation should not be changed. In my opinion, we should use the main force of the country to stop King Qin."
At this point, he also stood up and said in a loud voice: "The King of Qin acted against heaven! He will surely be trapped in his own cocoon! In this battle, I will also lead the expedition myself! Completely eliminate the separatist forces of Qin!"
In this battle, the two countries Qin and Ling were the same. In the name of their troops, they both used the other side as a separatist rebellion.
His tone was exciting, and upon hearing this, all the ministers bowed down and saluted: "Your Majesty is wise——"
At this point, Lingguo has poured out all its troops.
The total number of troops invested by both sides on various battlefields reached a full two million.
The biggest battle since the war for hegemony between nations.
The world has already been shaken.
Businessmen from the two countries have already returned home in panic, closing the channels for doing business.
In more than two hundred years of chaotic wars, the Qin State took a key step in the Eastern Campaign, and the decisive battle in the world hinged on this battle.
The King of Qin, Xiao Yuan, supervised a million-strong army. In order to facilitate logistics, the Qin army used waterways such as the Yangtze River, Hanshui River, and Weihe River as the main supply lines, and set up six waterways for grain and grass transportation.
In terms of war deployment, the four major war zones were intended to fully capture Lingguo, and he personally led the main force to the Jialing Pass area.
To reach Jialing Pass, one must break through the Lingguo city in front, among which Meng Jin is the most important.
Because taking this place would mean opening up a major transportation route, which would pose a certain threat to Jialing Pass.
Therefore, Mengjin will be a battleground for the main forces of both sides.
When the Qin army wanted to land at Mengjin, they had several options to choose from, but Xiao Yuan chose to land from the Weishui branch after considering various circumstances.
As long as the vanguard unit has a firm foothold, the follow-up units and food, grass and ordnance will have a continuous supply of energy, which greatly reduces the difficulty of marching and saves the cost of war.
But there is one thing here, that is, the main force of the Ling Army is very close to Mengjin. If the troops are mobilized fast enough, it is possible to defeat the Qin Army halfway across the river.
More than half a month later.
The main force of the Ling Kingdom gathered in the Mengjin area.
Shangguan Wenruo also immediately raised this risk and said with a hint of worry: "Your Majesty, I suggest that we go around five hundred miles and approach Mengjin from the northwest."
Xiao Yuan glanced at him: "You also said that the detour will take five hundred miles, and the waterway will turn into a land route. There are many mountains blocking it. It will be difficult to transport our food, grass and weapons, and it will greatly delay the progress of the war."
"But Your Majesty." Shangguan Wenruo said: "The Ling Army is almost at Mengjin now. It would be too dangerous if a surprise force were sent out, traveling at starry night, to attack our army halfway across the river."
"Yes, Your Majesty." Wang Su echoed: "There are many strategists around King Ling, such as Cheng Ping, who will definitely have some advice. We must take this into consideration."
The two counselors were worried, and Xiao Yuan had to think about it seriously.
But before he could speak, Jia You stood up and said in a calm voice: "Don't worry, my lord, as I see it, King Ling will never dare to send out this strange army."
"Oh?" Xiao Yuan looked at him.
Jia You said: "Cheng Ping may put forward this suggestion, but I dare to say that King Ling will never adopt it immediately. Although he is a monarch, he is suspicious by nature, planning less than making decisions, and often being indecisive. Before he hesitates, In the meantime, our army has already crossed the river."
His meaning is very simple. The Spiritual King will hesitate on this. At this time, he can gain a firm foothold.
Among all the counselors of the Qin State, Shangguan Wenruo had the highest grand strategy. Jia You was the best at seizing opportunities and discerning people's hearts. In terms of tactics, he was superior to Shangguan Wenruo.
Strategy and tactics are different.
Shangguan Wenruo and Wang Su looked at each other.
Jia You added: "If we give up the landing on the Wei River, there will be too many disadvantages in terms of the entire war situation. This is not an adventure, but a must. Your Majesty should make a decisive decision."
Xiao Yuan narrowed his eyes slightly, thought for a moment, and immediately made a decision: "Order the Wei Qing Department to land as soon as possible after arriving in the Mengjin Basin to expand strategic depth!"
"Your Majesty is wise." Jia You saluted.
This is the wisdom of Xiao Yuan. Although there are many counselors under his command, they often have different opinions, but he can accurately judge whose strategy is the most feasible.
the other side.
King Ling has personally led the main force to the Mengjin area and is discussing the war in the tent.
Based on the current intelligence, we have a rough grasp of the Qin army's movements.
How to start a decisive battle with Xiao Yuan in Mengjin and defeat him in one fell swoop was an important discussion raised by King Ling.
Just like the court, many people believe that they should seize the time to build fortifications, strengthen the city defenses and occupy the main roads, so that the entire Mengjin is impregnable.
However, Cheng Ping came up with a different idea and said: "Our army arrived at the front line before the Qin army. At this moment, the King of Qin is about to land from the branch of the Wei River. In my opinion, a strong force should be dispatched immediately as a surprise force. , and struck the King of Qin halfway across the river!"
"If this battle is won, the main force of the Qin army will be completely desolate, which will have a great impact on the next war."
After he finished speaking, another counselor stood up: "The King of Qin has always been treacherous. How dare he cross the river blatantly? If so, I think there must be fraud in it. Maybe he made this gesture deliberately to lure our army. Go and attack.”
Cheng Ping said: "No matter whether the King of Qin is a treacherous person or not, this opportunity cannot be missed. Your Majesty must make a decision. Even if you take a gamble, you should take this gamble!"
He mentioned gambling.
King Ling was a little hesitant, but now it was even more difficult. He frowned and said: "Based on my understanding of King Qin, I can honestly say that this man is a traitor of a generation, full of deceit. As Mr. Zhuang said, if our army What should I do if I fall into a trap? Instead of taking risks, it is better to fight steadily. In this way, even if I do not gain, I cannot be defeated."
When everyone in the tent heard this, they all looked at each other and didn't say much.
Cheng Ping was a little anxious: "But Your Majesty!"
King Ling raised his hand slightly: "Don't worry, Master Cheng. Let me think about whether this soldier is worth sending."
He began to hesitate.
And this hesitation does not mean that it can be decided immediately.
In military warfare, opportunities are fleeting.
Almost everything that happened here was explained by Jia You.
It can be seen from this that this counselor is as knowledgeable as a god and has shrewd judgment.
