Chapter 408: Live towards death or linger on? !
Jingchou shouted with excitement: "Send the order to the whole army, turn westward!"
Before the generals had time to respond to the order, Xiang Rong subconsciously shouted: "No!"
Jingchou’s sharp eyes suddenly glanced at Xiang Rong.
Because of Xiang Rong's status, Jingchou is usually willing to show some respect to him and give him face.
But the war is coming, and military orders are coming.
Jingchou does not allow anyone to resist his orders!
Jingchou scolded in a deep voice: "Captain Xiang, how dare you..."
However, before Jingchou finished speaking, Xiang Rong had already spoken: "The Qin army is on its own." Coming from the northwest, since the Qin army can set up fires in three directions, there is no reason not to light fires in the west alone. "
"The general thought that the Qin army was not attacking the city but still surrounded the three towers. It must be to guide our army’s direction.”
Xiang Rong took a step forward, his voice becoming more and more anxious: "The wind is blowing from the southwest now!"
"The fire will follow the wind, and the mountain fire will spread from the southwest to the northeast."
< br>“As we all know, when mountain fires are rising, it is easier to survive if you run against the wind.”
“According to common sense, our army must run to the southwest.”
“Even if Qin Dynasty Lord Chang'an thought that our army had other preparations, so how could he not set fire to the west? "
"It's all a lie!"
"If our army turns to the southwest, it will definitely be surrounded by the Qin army!"
Although there is only a quiet night in the west.
But compared to the east, south and north directions where mountain fires were burning, the dark west gave Xiang Rong even more chilling fear.
The battles Xiang Rong has deduced, the military books he has read, and the teachings he has heard are combined into intuition in Xiang Rong's mind, making him seem to see a demon ready to pounce under the western night!
This seems to be the safest direction, but in Xiang Rong's view, this is the most dangerous path!
Xiong Ao shook his head: "To the west of the main peak of Dahong Mountain is a bag-like wide valley."
"On both sides of the wide valley, there are peaks such as Xiaozhaizi Peak and Huashan Mountain. Our army has hidden troops, and there are many scouts at the entrance of the valley to explore."
"If the Qin army really marches straight into the wide valley, how could our army's scouts be unaware of it?"
"The Qin army should be there! They discovered the ambush our army deployed at Xiaozhaizi Peak and other places. In order to avoid being discovered by our army's scouts, they did not enter the valley, but directly lit the mountain fire!"
"The wide valley is more than 200 miles wide at its widest point, and there is the Wenxia River in the valley. Even if a mountain fire breaks out in Dahong Mountain, our army can still hold on within the wide valley until the mountain fire ends."
< br>“So our army can completely move into the wide valley.”
“We can even use mountain fire to resist the Qin army, wait for Shangzhu’s troops to return, cooperate with our army, and encircle and annihilate the Qin army. !”
“So I agree with Vice General Jing’s order!”
Xiong Ao’s words were recognized by most of the generals.
Although the front line of Dahong Mountain has been captured by the Chu army, this place has belonged to the Qin State for the past few decades. From the perspective of the Qin State Court, this place is the territory of the Qin State.
If the Qin army had not discovered the ambush, how could it have burned Dahong Mountain for no reason?
"Qin Law" pays special attention to environmental protection. On weekdays, even cutting down trees needs to be reported to the township, let alone burning mountains!
Even if Ying Chengyu is not afraid of losing his longevity and damaging his virtue, isn't he not worried at all about accountability after the war?
And if the Qin Army had already discovered the ambush, how could the Qin Army sneak into the trap knowing that there was an ambush?
Compared with Xiang Rong's words, Xiong Ao's considerations are undoubtedly more reasonable and comprehensive.
All the generals raised their hands in unison: "The last general agrees!"
However, Jingchou was struggling and entangled in his heart.
Jingchou believes that most generals will do what Xiong Ao said.
But the problem is, Ying Chengyu is not a normal general!
Has this person ever played a card according to the routine?
Jingchou asked anxiously: "If Commander Xiang thinks we should not turn to the west, where does Commander Xiang think our army should turn?"
Xiang Rong said decisively: " Turn to the northeast!"
All the generals looked surprised: "This is a dense forest, but Captain Xiang wants our army to flee with the wind?"
"There is also fire in the northeast. There must be an ambush by the Qin army, and the terrain in the northeast is higher. Isn’t this a way to die? ”
"Is Commander Xiang going crazy?!"
The methods of escaping from different fire scenes are different.
In a forest fire, fleeing with the wind or running up the mountain is an absolute death-seeking behavior.
And escaping with the wind when you can clearly feel the wind, or see the wind blowing the leaves, is like booking a one-way ticket to the underworld!
Because humans cannot outrun the wildfires carried by the wind!
At the same time, the speed of fire spreading to high places will be significantly faster than the speed of spreading to low places.
Only by walking against the wind, looking for a place with sparse vegetation and small fires and crossing the fire line, can we reach a safe area that is completely burned and cannot start another fire.
Living towards death is the way to survive!
But now, Xiang Rong actually asked the Chu army to run along the wind to a higher ground?
This is crazy!
Faced with many doubts, Xiang Rong said solemnly: "You can order the scouts to go ahead and use sand to extinguish the fire lit by the Qin army in the northeast and open up a passable road!"
"Although it is southwest tonight It’s windy, but it’s autumn now!”
“I don’t think this southwesterly wind will last long!”
“At most, I just need to wait until the sun rises! , the wind will turn!”
“And the wind is not strong tonight”
"Our Chu army is good at running. With the speed of our Chu army, we have every chance to escape the mountain fire and leave Dahong Mountain from the northeast and enter Suixian County!"
Jingchou asked disappointedly: " Is that all? It's just speculation? "
Jingchou thought that as Xiang Yan's eldest son, Xiang Rong could tell him some military strategy theory to help Jingchou convince himself and the entire army.
But what was coming to Jingchou’s ears?
Thought, maybe, there was a chance. There are no supporting theories, just intuition and guesswork!
These intuitions can help Xiang Rong make up his mind to take the plunge.
But how to convince Jingchou, the generals and the entire army to take a risk with an army of 140,000 in a way that goes against common sense!
Xiang Rong looked at Jingchou sincerely: "This strategy is indeed relatively risky, but it should be able to avoid the main force of the Qin army."
"As long as we enter Suixian territory, even if the Qin army There are ambushes blocking the army, so our army can rely on its familiarity with the mountainous terrain to annihilate the Qin army and regroup!”
"On the contrary, our army may run into the siege of the main force of the Qin army as soon as it leaves the mountains and forests!"
"Vice General Jing, give the order!"
However, Jing Chou waved his hand: "All Captain Xiang's advice is based on conjecture."
"I guess the wind will not get stronger tonight."
"I guess the wind will turn tomorrow."
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"I guess the main force of the Qin army can bypass our scouts and deploy their troops in the wide valley."
"But can you guarantee that your judgment will not be wrong?"
Xiang Rong was speechless. right.
How can he guarantee it?
He is not a weather forecaster!
Even the weather forecast cannot be guaranteed to be 100% accurate!
Xiang Rong can only say: "General, I think this is the best choice for our troops!"
Just running against the wind does not count as facing death in Xiang Rong's opinion. Instead of being born, he got into the urn!
Based on the past celestial phenomena, it appears that running away with the wind is actually seeking death!
Jingchou said in a deep voice: "If the fire takes advantage of the wind and the wind helps the fire, the mountain wind will become stronger and stronger and never turn."
"Have you ever thought about what will happen to our troops?"
Jingchou shouted angrily: "The whole army was wiped out! No one was left!"
"Shangzhu's troops are even more important. With 80,000 soldiers and horses, the Qin army was unscathed and fought with victory!"
"Who will bear the responsibility for the defeat then?"
"I, the great Chu, all the people, and How can I accept this loss?”
Jingchou's strategy only needs to consider Ying Chengyu's layout, and more or less inferences can be made based on the battlefield environment.
But Xiang Rong’s strategy depends on God’s blessings.
Putting the lives of more than 100,000 soldiers on God’s will?
Not to mention Jingchou, even the entire army cannot agree!
After an angry rebuke, the pressure in Jingchou's heart eased a little, and he no longer hesitated, and immediately gave the order in a deep voice:
"Order!"
"The entire army abandons all their baggage and takes only dry food, armor, and weapons with them, and assemble immediately!"
"Captain Xiong Ao's unit serves as the vanguard, and everyone in the army All the copper coins were delivered to Xiong Ao's troops. "
"Cover the earth when encountering fire, and open the way for fire!"
"Captain Qu Ou's troops are on the left wing, and Commander Lao De's troops are on the left. Right wing, always scout for fire”
"The rest of the troops dispersed and marched quickly, even if they were disrupted, it would not be a problem."
"Run westward at full speed and join forces in the wide valley!"
All the generals gathered together Qi Yingnuo: "Wei!"
Before his hands completely fell, all the generals hurried away in the direction of their own troops.
The fire waits for no one.
They have been delayed for too long just now, and they can't afford to delay anymore!
But Jingchou spoke again: "Captain Xiang, the Qin troops and horses have been integrated into the rear army."
Xiang Rong looked at Jingchou in disbelief: "Why!"
Jingchou patted Xiang Rong on the shoulder and said softly: "I cannot deny your judgment."
"Although our scouts have not detected the movements of the Qin army, the Qin army can definitely Taking advantage of the mountain fire and the confusion of our army, we quickly dispatched the main force to advance into the wide valley and intercept our army.”
"At that time, our front army was exhausted from putting out the fire, and our middle army would also lose its combat effectiveness due to the heat wave."
"Your unit has the best troops, and your unit should be as united as possible. Fighting force, break the situation for our army!"
Xiang Rong asked incomprehensibly: "Since General Jing also thought that the Qin army might set up an ambush in the west, why didn't he listen to the general's advice?"
Jingchou shook his head: "Lieutenant Xiang needs to convince not only the general, but also the entire army!"
"Otherwise, our army will collapse without the enemy ambushing!"
Let 140,000 people who know the mountains and forests go against their instincts and experience when a wildfire breaks out and follow you to flee with the wind.
This kind of thing can only be done if a commander with strong control over the army gives a convincing reason.
Otherwise, when the night is dark and the war is chaotic, why would people follow you to die?
You won’t let the soldiers run against the wind?
The legs are on the bodies of soldiers, what can you do!
Even the noble captains may resist the order and leave the army!
Xiang Rong finally understood his mistake and bowed apologetically: "Vice General Xie Jing, please remind me!"
Jing Chou patted Xiang Rong's arm again: "Go and mobilize troops. Let's go!"
Watching Xiang Rong leave, Jingchou looked around with a calm gaze.
The oil that had been spread in advance was connected by the flames, and the southwest wind caused the mountain fire to complete the siege of the main peak of Dahong Mountain, Xiaozhaizi Peak, Huashan and other mountains.
The flames spread for more than a hundred miles, and the smoke turned into clouds and blocked the moonlight!
Mountain fires are already taking hold!
(End of this chapter)