After the Qin army occupied Zhanghua, Yan Qi did not choose to cross the river immediately, but conducted a series of sand table deductions.
There was a brief lull in the fighting here.
In early October, according to Cheng Ping's strategic plan, Lingguo mobilized troops from the Fuyang War Zone and Jialing Pass, as well as some reserve troops, and cooperated with Huang Zu's troops to form three groups of troops and began to encircle and suppress Su Yi.
Jingyang is currently in the hands of Su Yi. If you look at it from the military map, there are two arrows above and below Jingyang, approaching quickly. Huang Zu's tribe is to the right of Jingyang.
This was a three-party attack. If Su Yi wanted to retreat, it seemed that he had no choice but to go to the left. To go to the left would mean giving up Jingyang, returning to Qin's country, and giving up all the previous results.
After noticing the opponent's military action, Xiao Yuan was still very worried about the first theater. In the main camp, Shangguan Wenruo said: "The change in the strategic direction of the Ling Army is obviously to concentrate superior forces and defeat them one by one. Once they are defeated, When they complete their deployment, the entire front will be affected, and our side will change from absolute initiative to relative passivity."
"You are right, but we cannot turn a blind eye to the danger of Su Yi's tribe, otherwise, we are in danger of being annihilated." Xiao Yuandao.
"Then, what the king means is..."
"I don't think we should decide whether to rescue, move to fight, or withdraw. It's up to Su Yi to make his own judgment." Xiao Yuan said, he also picked up the brush and dipped it in ink, and began to write on a silk book. .
When he finished, he handed it directly to Lin Chu: "Pass it to Su Yi immediately."
"No!" The latter took the order and left.
The content of this letter is very simple, it is to tell Su Yi to choose the opportunity to use troops, whether to retreat or advance, and make his own decision.
This is what makes Xiao Yuan different from other kings, or in other words, his wisdom.
Because the situation on the battlefield is changing rapidly, no one understands the situation in the first theater of war better than Su Yi. In the face of encirclement and suppression, one cannot blindly command from a distance.
The Qin army had falcons, and the letter was delivered very quickly. It only took a day or two to reach Su Yi's hands.
Jingyang front, Qin army camp.
Su Yi had already read Xiao Yuan's letter and said quietly: "My king is really a hero."
All the generals were curious and couldn't help but ask: "Commander Su, I wonder what the instructions are in the king's letter."
"Whether to advance or retreat, Your Majesty will let me make my own decision. Once a decision is made, the main force will immediately support it," Su Yi said.
In fact, what he is most worried about is not the three-pronged encirclement and suppression, but Xiao Yuan asking him to withdraw his troops at this time. If this happens and he does not dare to disobey the king's order, then the war will be difficult to handle.
Now that he had received this letter, he was reassured.
The other generals looked at each other, and one said: "In that case, the general would suggest that we retreat two hundred miles back to avoid being surrounded by the spiritual army."
Now the spiritual armies from three directions are approaching here, and Huang Zu is personally in charge of the encirclement and suppression plan.
There are a large number of enemy troops coming from above, below and to the right. It is normal logic to withdraw to the left. However, Su Yi said decisively: "No, our army cannot withdraw to the west. Otherwise, it will be completely passive. Not only will we lose In Jingyang, the Ling Army may take advantage of the situation and invade our territory."
"But if we don't withdraw, it will be a taboo for military strategists to encircle the battlefield." The general said worriedly.
Su Yi said: "On the battlefield, you must not let the enemy lead you by the nose. On the contrary, you must make the opponent have to follow your deployment."
After saying that, he immediately said: "Huang Zu must think that we dare not attack again, but I will march!"
ah! ? Hearing that he was going to march, all the generals were frightened and tried to persuade each other:
"Su Shuai, this is dangerous and must not be done..."
"Su Shuai think twice..."
"Today, the combined force has not yet been achieved, and the enemy is unprepared and will be defeated!" Su Yi was decisive and looked around: "Generals, listen to the order!"
He was the coach of the first war zone. When people heard this, they immediately shut up and trembled.
Su Yi didn't say any nonsense. He drew out the sword from his waist and pointed sideways at the military map:
"Now, the three encircling troops of the Ling Army are Huang Zu's tribe."
He clicked a certain place on the map with his war sword, and then moved his finger:
"Wu Xiangming's troops from Fuyang divided their troops and went south."
"Part One of Liao Yaoguang's Journey to the North."
"Based on all calculations, the enemy has approximately 400,000 troops."
"According to the information we have received, Huang Zu has transferred his spirit general Zhou Jin and divided his troops to the southeast to stay behind and provide support."
"So we can think of it as a four-pronged force."
He first explained the enemy's current position and advancement process, and then said: "The place we want to break through is the Zhou Jin Department! Attack the southeast line directly and cross the Baisha River!"
From the map, the Baisha River is just a thin, winding line.
Su Yi's combat thinking is very clear, which is to attack first and disrupt the enemy's combat plan before the encirclement is completed.
It is said that the army is in danger, but in fact it is not the case. The encirclement has not yet been completed, and the various departments of the Spirit Army have not yet completed close cooperation. Once they have completed their arrangements, it will be difficult to break through the encirclement.
Su Yi is seizing this fleeting opportunity.
Peng Shuang had an upright temperament and immediately said: "I agree! Why retreat the troops! So what about the 400,000 spirit troops, we can fight without fail!"
Su Yi glanced at him, then looked around and said, "Did you hear everything clearly?"
"Yes!" All the generals responded in unison.
"Okay then, all the ministries will go down and prepare immediately! We will set off in an hour!"
He just said he would fight without any hesitation.
After receiving the order, the generals gathered their troops and horses, and after about an hour, they began to set off from the Qin army's camp and headed southeast.
This time the march was very fast, with a total of about 120,000 troops, and the intention was very obvious, which was to conduct a blitz attack.
The next morning, the Ling Army entered the army.
He was a partial general under Huang Zu. He led more than 30,000 troops and approached from the southeast, preparing to cooperate with other forces to complete a circular encirclement of the Qin army.
At this time, Zhou Jin was riding a war horse and leading an army of 30,000 people, walking leisurely.
The young general next to him was still talking: "Commander Huang's plan is to encircle and suppress Su Yi. An army of 400,000 is advancing from all directions. The Qin army is probably frightened now."
"Of course." Old God Zhou Jin said calmly: "What can Su Yi do now? He can only run away quickly. If he is a step too late, he will not be able to fly."
"What the general said is absolutely true." The young general nodded in agreement.
Who would have thought that you were almost in dire straits, yet you dared to attack instead of retreating.
But Su Yi just dared.
At this moment, a spy ran over in a panic, knelt down on one knee, clasped his fists and said, "Oh no, General! A large number of Qin troops are appearing in front!"
"What did you say!?" Zhou Jin's eyes widened immediately, looking incredulous.
