Xian Dynasty Era

Chapter 463 The mission must be fulfilled!
"However, even if the rumors of estrangement can't make the Jin court suspicious of Zhao Jian, at least he hesitates to enter Zhongzhou... The loss of more than [-] troops before and after, whether to continue to increase troops, or to retreat, The Jin court also has to make a new decision." Su Zhao's face was serious, thinking.

To put it bluntly, if this kind of plan of alienation succeeds, you will be happy, and if it fails, you will not be upset.

"In the struggle for supremacy, after all, we must win on the battlefield."

Su Zhao thought so.

"Your Majesty, Lieutenant Shentu has arrived outside the county government office." At this moment, Peng Ji came under the eaves of the corridor and cupped his hands.

Su Zhao showed joy on his face, and said, "I'll go and meet you alone."

The day before yesterday, on the day Zongying County was demolished, Shentu Fan was informed and asked to come here to discuss military affairs.

With the destruction of the Han and Zhao Jin armies, the situation that was originally at a disadvantage entered a stalemate.

Before and after the Jin State, a total of 30 troops were mobilized to fight against the Qiluwei Allied Forces, and the subsequent combat operations lost nearly 4 people, and they were just gathered and wiped out by the Soviet and Wei Allied Forces.

Especially the two divisions of Han and Zhao, the destruction of the [-] elite Jin army can be said to have completely hurt the Jin army in the Southern Expedition.

If the 5 troops of Wei Fu, the left general of the Jin State, who were in Ganyuan, Changle, and Prince Huan of the State of Qi, were not counted, the Jin army at the moment was under the city of Gu'an County, and the Jin army led by Zhao Jian still had [-] to [-] troops. public.

From the perspective of military strength, apart from increasing troops, there is no tendency to sweep Zhongzhou.

What's more, the Shentu Fan Department of the Suwei Allied Forces has [-] troops, and Su Zhao has [-] soldiers, plus Gu'an Lord's [-] troops, they still have an advantage in terms of strength.

It is such a situation of changing hands and changing positions, how can Zhao Jian not be anxious about it?

Outside the county government
Accompanied by two young generals, Shentu Fan dressed in ordinary clothes, looked at the layout of the entire Zongying City with his hands behind his back, and said with emotion: "Three days have passed, and the bloody atmosphere in this city is still there, which shows that the battle the day before yesterday was brutal. .”

Shen Jun, a burly and resolute young general at the side, answered, "After this battle, the Jin army is short of troops and has no strength to move eastward. The danger of defending the country and destroying the country is temporarily relieved."

Shentu Fan smiled and said: "It's too early to say at this moment, it depends on the determination of Jin's monarch and ministers, if they try their best to increase troops, it is not yet known who will win the battle."

The state of Jin has a great cause. If everything is ignored, it is not difficult to send another 20 troops out of Heshuo.

"Mr. Shentu, long time no see." At this moment, Su Zhao stood under the eaves and greeted with a smile.

"Your Majesty, I have seen you." Seeing Su Zhao face to face, Shentu Fan paused, and hurriedly saluted.

Shen Jun and Shen Tuqi also clasped their fists in salute.

Su Zhao hurriedly stepped forward to help him up, and said with a smile, "Mr. Shen Tu, let Gu Hao wait, and we can talk inside."

Shentu Fan followed Su Zhao into the yamen hall, the monarch and his ministers took their seats, and the servants brought fragrant tea.

Su Zhaodao: "The purpose of asking Lord Shentu to come here this time is to discuss the matter of advancing troops. Now the rebels from the Jin army and the four counties of Weiguo, nearly [-] people, are still spying in Gu'an County. How should our army respond? Yes. Continue to stalemate, or take the initiative to send troops to a decisive battle?"

As he said that, he cast a pair of expectant eyes on Shentu Fan.

Shentu Fan pondered and said: "Accordingly, the weather is extremely cold and our army has fought two battles, so it seems inappropriate to take the initiative to attack."

Su Zhao nodded, and said, "I just thought that although our army is in a difficult situation, the Jin army is even more difficult than us."

Shentu Fan said: "The Jin army is gloomy now, they have no strength to attack us, and can only wait for reinforcements from the middle of the country."

Seeing Shentu Fan's expression, Su Zhao knew there was more to come.

Sure enough, I heard Shentu Fan say: "The Jin army has been fighting for several months. The teachers are already tired, and the soldiers have been lost. I think the morale has been extremely low. I think that we should cut off the way back and fight against them."

Su Zhao said: "How to cut off the back road?"

"Your Majesty, let's see." Shentu Fan got up at this moment, walked to the screen, pointed to the map and said: "The Jin and Wei coalition forces have a strength of more than [-] people, and they go deep into the guards, and the daily food and fodder is consumed. I don’t know how much, the military supplies of the Jin army are mainly transported by the border counties in the country, and then sent by the four counties of the Weiguo Rebellion, all of which constitute the military supplies of the Jin army.”

Su Zhao listened to Shentu Fan's words, his eyes flickered, and his face couldn't help showing thoughtfulness.

In such an era of cold weapons, military supplies and logistics are a huge burden for both warring parties.

Jin sent 30 to [-] troops in this way, and the consumption of food and fodder by the troops was huge.

In fact, even in Weiguo, the money and food in the government treasury have been exhausted due to successive wars. If this continues, the country's finances will go bankrupt.

Su Zhaodao: "I understand the meaning of Lord Shentu. It's just that Zhao Jian is not a schemer. Can this strategy of going around and breaking his way of food work?"

In his previous life, he looked at the history of wars and found that most of the ancient wars were to cut off their food.

This is related to the backward transportation conditions in ancient times.

Even in the later generations with advanced technology, logistics is related to the victory or defeat of the war.

Command, communications, intelligence, logistics, and morale can all be said to determine the outcome of a war.

Shentu Fan said: "If the [-] Jin troops were not destroyed by your majesty, Zhao Jian would be able to do well no matter whether he retreated to the west or sent another heavy army to protect the grain road. Now with his [-] soldiers, he wants to protect the grain road. , is it easy?"

"However, his troops were short of troops and he was losing battles. It was the time when morale was low. Your Majesty was accompanied by more than [-] cavalry. Using them to harass the Jin army's food roads, even if you win one or two out of ten, it will still have a miraculous effect!"

"Gain, it's the coldest winter at this moment. Once the soldiers under Zhao Jian's command don't have enough to eat and the charcoal for heating cannot be supplied, the army will definitely not be able to last long. In a few months, you can find a decisive battle."

Su Zhao's eyes lit up, and he murmured: "This strategy may be possible, but once the rebels from the four counties of Weiguo come back to help..."

Shentu Fan smiled and said: "Now, your lord still thinks that Wei Pan, the king of Qianwei, will still buy Zhao Jian's account? Even if Zhao Jian can get the help of the rebels from the four counties of Weiguo, they will have a long time to transport the grain road and return to the grain road. It is no easy task, even if one or two percent of it is burned down, it will be enough to cause the two armies to be devastated."

Su Zhao nodded, feeling reasonable, and said, "However, these more than ten thousand cavalry need a wise and courageous general to lead them when the situation arises."

Sending more than [-] cavalry, the lone army went deep, and harassed the food road, there were still some risks.

Su Zhao thought about who to command the army, and felt that it would be best for him to go, but he still had to command the army and take charge of the overall situation, especially going to Gu'an County, to prevent Wu Shou's troops from being tricked by the old fox Zhao Jian again. At the same time, there is also the intention to take the opportunity to win over the generals.

Shentu Fan said: "My lord, I have brought a general to lead the army."

As he spoke, he looked at his son Shen Tuqi and Shen Jun.

Su Zhao couldn't help but look at Shen Jun when he heard that, with a look of hesitation on his face.

Shentu Fan said: "Shen Canjun is thoughtful, brave and agile, and has the ability to make decisions on the fly. Although the dog is brave but not resourceful, he is also considered to be adept at bow and horse. He has experienced military affairs many times. Please trust me."

Shen Jun couldn't hide his surprise at this moment, obviously he didn't think that Shentu Fan asked him to accompany Mianjun in order to get such an important job.

As for Shen Tuqi, he was in a daze, only recalling the four words of his father in his heart, "Brave but not resourceful?"

Su Zhao looked at the two generals Shen Tuqi and Shen Jun, under Shentu Fan's expectant eyes, pondered for a while, and said: "Well, the two generals will lead the troops to attack the Jin army's grain road."

The main reason is that he doesn't have such a single-handed general at hand, so he adapts to the situation in the enemy's rear area.

Since Shentu Fan said that the second general has to be used...

He still believed in Shentu Fan's judgment. After all, this Shen Jun could be counted as "Southern Wei Beishen" in the deduction about the future.

The most important point, Shentu Fan clearly endorsed the recommendation with the safety of his own son.

If Shen Jun was embarrassed, his son Shen Tuqi would also be put to death.

"Your Majesty is wise." Shentu Fan got up and bowed his hands.

Then facing Shen Jun and Shen Tuqi, he said solemnly: "You two, why haven't you thanked your majesty?"

He was about to lead Wanqi and take charge of his own duties, Shen Jun couldn't help but feel his heart agitated, he stepped forward, cupped his hands and said, "Young general, you will fulfill your mission!"

Shen Tuqi's face flushed a little, and he said: "Your Majesty, please rest assured."

Su Zhao also gave a few words of encouragement, and then urged: "The cavalry come and go like the wind, harass the enemy army, and protect yourself."

(End of this chapter)