The night is getting darker, the moon has long disappeared, and the sky is full of stars twinkling. There was a slight breeze blowing from the top of the mountain, and there was no biting coolness in the wind.
Wang Xiaolie drank a glass of wine and looked at the night outside. It was pitch black in the darkness, with only the colorful stars casting shadows that seemed to be absent.
Jiang Min said: "The task in the first half of this year is to train the new army? It is best to select fewer new troops for the cavalry."
Wang Xiaolie shook his head: "Training new soldiers is important, but it is not the most important. In the next few months, you must be prepared for a raid in the second half of the year. Specifically speaking, it is necessary to build roads, build military stations, and train The army. Training the army and building roads have already been mentioned, so I won’t go into details again. What I want to explain is how to build military stations.”
No one in the military station had heard of it, so they pricked up their ears.
Wang Xiaolie said: "The military station is just a name. You can call it anything. Specifically, it means that warehouses, hospitals, accommodation houses and other facilities are pre-set on the marching route. Once you march, you can pass through quickly. The marching troops , you don’t have to worry about food, accommodation, and supplies. Your division’s rear base is Shizhou, the gathering place for reinforcements is Shizhou, and the rear supplies distribution center is also Shizhou. You must center on Shizhou and target Ningwuguan , Establish a developed transportation system for personnel and materials. Establish military depots in advance on transportation lines."
Jiang Min nodded, somewhat understanding what Wang Xiaolie meant. But how to do it, I don't know very well.
Wang Xiaolie said: "This matter should be left to Zhang Jun for unified planning. However, Jiang Min has to control the layout of the military stations, how many miles his army can travel every day, and how many supplies are stored in each warehouse."
Zhang Jun said: "The space for a house is thirty miles, so there should be nothing wrong with the layout accordingly."
Wang Xiaolie shook his head: "The reason why we need to set up military stations is that it is more conducive to the army's march. With military stations, the march will definitely be more than thirty miles in one day. But whether it is forty miles, fifty miles, or even sixty miles, we have to actually try it. Only then do we know. In short, the setting up of the rear station must take into account the materials and personnel and make it as convenient as possible. In addition, the management of materials must be reformed, so that everything is conducive to the war. But how to reform must be tried out in practice."
Seeing that everyone was silent, Wang Xiaolie raised his voice and said: "Our strategy this autumn is to attract the Jin Army head-on, and then Jiang Min's army will make a roundabout way back to the rear of the Jin Army and raid Datong. Before autumn, we have two tasks. One It is to strategically deceive the Jin Army so that it does not pay attention to the loopholes in Ningwuguan and leaves opportunities. The second is to prepare for war. I am responsible for preparations in other directions. Here in Shizhou, General Jiang Min is in charge, and Zhang We all assist. The task of preparing for war is very heavy, and you will have to pay a price during the war even if you don't expect it. It is better to prepare more than to have enough for war."
After speaking, Wang Xiaolie picked up the wine and raised his glass: "If this battle can be successful, we can annihilate the Jin Army's Western Route Army in one battle and cut off an arm of the Jin Dynasty. How difficult will it be to regain Youyan in the north and defeat Huanglong Mansion?" Everyone, after we drink this glass of wine, let’s go about our business with peace of mind!”
After saying that, he raised his glass and drank it all in one gulp.
The night was getting dark, and Wang Xiaolie was sitting at the table, but he didn't feel sleepy at all. I made a pot of tea and sat alone, looking out the window in a daze.
The Jin army was almost all cavalry. Even if it was defeated, it would be difficult to annihilate it unless there were special reasons. Failure to annihilate the Jin Army means that the war will become increasingly difficult. Only by annihilating the effective strength of the Jin Army can the Jin Army fight less and less, and the battles become easier and easier to fight.
In a decisive battle in Taiyuan Prefecture, it would be difficult to block the Jin army, resulting in a situation of closing the door and beating the dog. Unless they occupy Daizhou and cut off Taihang Jingxing Road. If you want to occupy Daizhou, why not occupy Datong Prefecture? After occupying Datong Prefecture, the Jin army must return for reinforcements and not be afraid of them running away.
When planning the Taiyuan campaign, this was a question Wang Xiaolie thought about many times. If it is just to defeat the Jin army and seize the city, it cannot be called a strategic decisive battle. To annihilate the Jin army is difficult to accomplish in Taiyuan.
After nearly a year of planning, Jiang Min basically achieved her hopes. The conditions for the Taiyuan battle have been met to capture Guanzhong and eliminate the Zhejia army. Next, it depends on Jiang Min's preparation, whether he can control Ningwuguan quietly.
Standing up, Wang Xiaolie walked to the window and looked out at the thick darkness.
After destroying the Jin Army's West Route Army, the situation of the Song Dynasty towards the Jin Army completely changed. From a strategic disadvantage to a strategic advantage, from defense to offense, what will happen to Zhao Gou at that time? What would the civil and military officials of the Manchu Dynasty think?
On the third day, Wang Xiaolie met Jiang Min and Zhang Jun again at his residence.
The two entered the house and Wang Xiaolie ordered to sit down. The soldier served tea and placed it in front of the two of them.
Wang Xiaolie said: "I will leave Shizhou tomorrow and go back to Luoyang. After thinking about it, I still want to see you again. There is no way, in this war, your status is very important, so I have to give you a few more instructions."
The two said respectfully: "Thank you Xuanfu for your teaching!"
Wang Xiaolie smiled and said: "I am a person who is very wordy sometimes and annoying. I know that too. But I always feel that I haven't said it thoroughly and I have to say it. Don't worry, when I go back, I won't care about you very much. .So at this time, just listen to a few more words.”
Jiang Min and Zhang Jun hurriedly said they didn't dare and straightened their backs.
Wang Xiaolie said: "I told you a lot about war preparations a few days ago, so I won't say more. When you encounter a problem, use your brain to think about it. You two usually have to discuss it more. What I want to say today is Strategic deception.”
"Shizhou is more than a thousand miles away from Luoyang. It is impossible to ask for instructions on everything. If you are not in time, things will often be delayed. In Shizhou, a headquarters should be set up to coordinate these things. But there is a commander It is likely to attract the attention of the Jin army, so it will not be set up. Let your division be regarded as the headquarters of the roundabout force. However, you must discuss with Shao Xingduo on Linfu Road in Shizhou. 1. We must meet at least once in two months. Although Xixia has no signs of a large-scale attack, we must guard against it."
Jiang Min said: "I will remember it."
Wang Xiaolie nodded. Said: "There is another very important thing. You need to set up a department to study the intelligence of the Jin Army, mainly in Taiyuan and Datong. It will not work without specialized people, and many things will be ignored. Luoyang is There is such an organization, but it is too far away. If the information is sent to Shizhou, everything will be delayed."
Jiang Min thought for a moment and said, "My subordinates understand. When we return, we will set up this institution immediately."
Wang Xiaolie said: "The selection of personnel in this department and how to operate it are all the responsibility of the two of you. You don't need to tell me anything. Just report the most important people to Luoyang after it is established. This matter is very important, but you don't know. Take it easy. Based on the reaction of the Jin Army, you formulate corresponding countermeasures to complete the strategic deception of the Jin Army. As long as the Jin Army does not deploy defenses at Wuning Pass, it will be considered a success."
Jiang Min said: "I understand."
Wang Xiaolie looked at Jiang Min, and after a while, he said: "I watched you grow up, and you are different from others. But, you are not good at talking, and you hide everything in your heart. If it weren't for the first half of the year in the Shenshan Mountain The county's performance is excellent, and I feel good about it. Entrusting you with such an important matter this time is a sign of trust in you. But to be honest, even though I know that you are doing things safely, I am still worried. "
Jiang Min crossed his hands and said, "I will never give up even if I die!"
(I've been ill these past few days, so updates are unstable. Sorry.)
(End of chapter)
