Chapter 3105 Strategy against the enemy
Fang Jun had great trust in the military qualities of his subordinates.
Among the three, only Cheng Wuting's achievements were less successful. Gao Kan and Pei Xingjian were both famous generals of the generation, and the latter became a prime minister for a time, and his name will be passed down to future generations. When it comes to marching and fighting, I feel ashamed. Although these three people have not yet fully evolved and are not perfect, their talent is enough to overwhelm ordinary people.
Pei Xingjian obviously had a clue. After hearing Fang Jun's inquiry, he directly pointed to the position on the sand table where the big fight was pulling out the valley, and said solemnly: "The enemy is outnumbered and we are few, and the counties in Hexi are extremely scattered. If we want to defend everywhere, we must defend them everywhere." Distribute troops everywhere. It is impossible to spread our small number of troops. It is enough to hold on. If the enemy forces defeat them one by one, they will not be able to hold on anywhere. In the opinion of the general, it is better to place all the soldiers at the mouth of the Dadou valley and build temporary fortifications with cement to resist the cavalry attack. , use all your strength to stop the enemy.”
Fang Jun was silent.
Dadouba Valley is more than 20 kilometers long, 150 meters at its widest point, and less than 20 meters at its narrowest point. The mountain passes are as dangerous as cutting with a knife and an axe. It leads to Hehuang in the south and Ganliang in the north. It is extremely dangerous. risk.
If a blocking position is set up here according to Pei Xingjian's words, it will make it difficult for Tuyuhun's overwhelmingly superior cavalry to exert its maximum combat power. The scene of thousands of troops galloping and charging will definitely not be seen, and only a dozen cavalry can line up little by little. Rushing forward can offset the Tang Army's military disadvantage to the greatest extent.
But this strategy has a fatal flaw, that is, all 20,000 Tang troops are stationed here. They will either block Tuyuhun's cavalry at the mouth of the valley and kill a mountain of corpses and a sea of blood ghosts crying like wolves, or they will be broken through by Tuyuhun's cavalry. The entire Hexi counties were exposed to the enemy in an instant, and could only be overturned sooner or later.
Too risky.
After thinking about it for a while, Fang Jun asked Gao Kan and Cheng Wuting: "Do you two have any good ideas?"
Gao Kan said: "Pei Changshi's strategy may seem dangerous, but in fact it may not be so. We are fighting head-on at the mouth of the valley, and can use the power of firearms with the help of fortifications. Since the enemy cavalry breaks through the blockade, they can only break through along the two ends of the position. At the same time, It can continue to kill, but the position can be protected. The cavalry can never rush into the cement building. Come up on the position? Even if they rush from both sides of the position, they are just defeated troops. As long as the counties close their city gates and keep out the enemy, it is absolutely impossible to capture any of them until the main force of our army defeats the enemy. The army will then turn back and calmly defend the remaining positions, destroy the remaining enemy troops, and ensure that the counties in Hexi are safe. "
Cheng Wuting also said: "The key to this strategy is to be able to defeat the enemy's main force at the mouth of the valley, while ensuring that our army's position is intact. According to the final general, the quality of the troops, combat strength, and firearms of the right garrison The level of equipment ensures victory.”
He has been participating in the drills of Youtun Guard and is familiar with the various tactics practiced by Youtun Guard. He knows how powerful an army equipped with firearms will be when it goes completely on the defensive.
The solid fortifications are built with cement, and the elite soldiers of Youtun Guard will hold on with firearms. It is not an exaggeration to say that they are "impregnable".
Even if the enemy's force is ten times greater than his own, Cheng Wuting still firmly believes that he can hold his position without losing it.
Fang Jun pondered undecided.
If his troops had left Baidao and marched straight into Mobei, he would have adopted such a strategy without hesitation. However, the Battle of Hexi was so important that it almost affected the fate of the country and the country, and he did not dare to take any risks.
If they could not withstand the fierce battle at the valley entrance, Tuyuhun's cavalry would break into the Hexi Corridor and sweep across the counties. Not only would the right guard's rear route be cut off and he would be trapped by the enemy with no possibility of survival, but the resulting isolation of the Western Region and Guanzhong would be Chaos is something no one can afford.
After thinking for a long time, Fang Jun said in a deep voice: "In this case, we might as well make a plan like this for the time being, and order the army to carry more cement. After arriving in Hexi, they will carefully survey the terrain of Dadou Valley, send out scouts to search for traces of the Tuyuhun cavalry, and then proceed. Decision.”
"Here!"
Pei Xingjian and others also knew that the stakes were high and that the situation was unfavorable for the enemy. We were outnumbered and any strategy must be perfect. The slightest mistake could lead to the final defeat, so they immediately accepted the order.
Fang Jun invited several people to sit down, and Cheng Wuting poured tea for them. Fang Jun took a sip of tea and said, "The Taishi Bureau has chosen the day for the expedition, and His Highness has chosen the first day of August. Are all the military departments ready? Can we set out on time? ”
Pei Xingjian put down his tea cup and said: "Don't worry, Commander, all preparations in the army are in good order and will be completed in two days. The auspicious time of the expedition will not be delayed."
He is the commander-in-chief of the army and has the power to participate in the supervision of all military affairs, so there is nothing at the top or bottom that is not under his control.
Such a capable and completely trustworthy talent served as Chang Shi, which made Fang Jun feel so relaxed.
Fang Jun felt a little sorry in his heart and sighed softly: "This time His Highness transferred you to the Ministry of Civil Affairs as a doctor in the Ministry of Finance in order to reform the currency system and stabilize prices. If you do well, you can go straight to the top, and it is not impossible to directly enter the Ministry of Secretariat. . Why go to Youtunwei to participate in this hard work? Not only will it delay your promotion, but it will also put your life in danger."
This time, Pei Xingjian took the initiative to go to the East Palace and begged Li Chengqian to transfer him to Youtun Guard to once again serve as the chief historian. In Fang Jun's view, this was just nonsense. If the Ministry of Civil Affairs' errands are completed, it will be Pei Xingjian's most solid political achievement. In the future, he will be able to directly enter the center. How can he give up halfway?
Pei Xingjian didn't take it seriously and said with a smile: "General, do you think His Highness is still interested in carrying out currency reform? At present, the most important thing is to defeat the powerful enemy and stabilize Guanzhong. Everyone in the imperial court must do their best for this. In the short term, There is no spare power in the army to implement the currency reform. Furthermore, the commander-in-chief Jian was entrusted with the important task at the beginning. The right guards were all under the leadership of the last general. How could they watch the commander-in-chief? The general is fighting for his life on the battlefield, but the general is sitting in the capital enjoying himself? Sima Gong once said, "Death is inevitable for everyone, and it may be heavier than Mount Tai, or it may be lighter than a feather." Although the general does not dare to compare himself to the people with lofty ideals, he can still do it anyway. He is a son of a famous family who has read the books of sages and knows how to sacrifice his life for charity and sacrifice his life for justice. At this critical moment, he can contribute to the country and live to the death, and he will have no regrets in this life. "
Gao Kan also said angrily: "The thieves betrayed their faith and rebelled against the empire. As a son of the Tang Dynasty, I should move forward bravely to protect my family and the country. I only need to kill the thieves with my own sword. Why should I worry about myself? Pei Changshi's ambitions are soaring into the sky. Afraid of safety, you are truly a role model for us! Commander, I would like to accompany the army to Hexi. Even if you die on the battlefield, you will have no regrets!"
As he spoke, he stood up and knelt on one knee, with a pleading look on his face.
At present, the entire Youtun Guards are regarded as heroes by the people in Guanzhong because they are about to go to Hexi. In times of national calamity, they are not afraid of dangers and look forward to death, and are infinitely worshiped by the people.
But he had to be stationed at Xuanwu Gate, and he couldn't accompany Pao Ze to snipe at the enemy through life and death. He was really too weak.
Fang Jun was silent.
Throughout the ages, no matter whether the nation is strong or weak, there will always be some people who come forward to protect the backbone of the nation at critical moments, and live to the point of death without any regrets. It is these people with lofty ideals who emerge in endlessly and pass on from generation to generation, building the soul of the Chinese nation.
They would rather die standing than live on their knees!
Breathing out a sigh of relief, Fang Jun said kindly: "Don't just see the enemy in front of you. Behind us, there are still countless people with ulterior motives secretly plotting shady tricks, intending to overthrow the empire and use the rights of the people. Although you cannot face powerful enemies with Pao Ze, you are stationed at Xuanwu Gate for this purpose. The peace of the empire and the safety of the prince are different on the battlefield, but the situation is more dangerous, because you don’t know who the enemy is! Staying with peace of mind and guarding the Xuanwu Gate with your eyes open means safeguarding the lifeline of the empire and the inheritance of the country. , The welfare of the world must not let us suddenly find that there is a mess behind us when the blood is flowing in the Western Region."
Is Hexi in danger? Nature is extremely dangerous.
Tuyuhun has been planning for a long time. Once he rebels, it will definitely be a thunderous force. The number of troops and the momentum of the soldiers will gain the upper hand in a short time. Facing such a powerful enemy, even the champion Hou Fusheng cannot guarantee victory.
However, the most dangerous place is in Chang'an.
His Majesty Li Er is on an expedition to Liaodong. All forces in Chang'an City are plotting secretly. No one knows which side will suddenly launch a sudden attack at the next moment.
Once Xuanwu Gate is lost, Li Chengqian will not be safe even if he enters Xingqing Palace.
The entire empire will be involved in turmoil, and what will follow will be chaos and war everywhere, and the good situation will be ruined.
Don’t forget the national humiliation and revitalize China! ! !
(End of chapter)