Daqin: You have a son to help Su

Chapter 205 Darkness and Conspiracy, Xiao He's Success

"Huaiyin County is great, with outstanding people!" After understanding that he was half a fellow countryman, Xiao He's attitude became obviously better.

Xiao He's political talent has never been only reflected in handling government affairs, he is also very good at handling interpersonal relationships.He struggled under the hands of the young master Fusu for more than three months.

He gradually realized that although the young master's reputation spread throughout the Xia Dynasty, he did not have many trustworthy subordinates. After he came to Dai County, apart from those close officials, he was now second only to the civil servants Xun Yu and the nine officials. Wang Meng County Superintendent of Yuanjun.

Even if Cao Shen didn't admit it, Xiao He had indeed become the one with the greatest power among the ministers of Chu that the young master now trusts.As for Zhou Bo and Lu Ze, they had to stand aside.

But besides the old Qin people, the biggest faction under the young master is the Zhao Guo faction represented by Xun Yu, which includes Xun Yu, Guo Jia, Xue Li, Han Qinhu, and his younger brothers and nephews.

Unlike Liu Bang in history, who were mostly veterans from the two counties of Fengpei, the talents under the son of Fusu came from all over the Xia and Seven Kingdoms, and the easiest way to connect with them was nothing but geographical relations.

So when he heard that Han Xin was also from the old Chu land, Xiao He still welcomed him very much. If Han Xin could show enough talent, Xiao He would not mind introducing him to his son Fusu.

The young master's desire for talents made Xiao He want to find a time to introduce Liu Bang, Fan Kuai, and Xia Houying, who were still in Feng and Pei, to the young master.

So Xiao He casually asked Han Xin a few questions about food and grass, but Han Xin was still young. He had no doubts about his military ability, but he looked down on logistics.

He naturally didn't understand Xiao He's questions, which made Xiao He shake his head in disappointment. He didn't expect that this person was just a mediocre person.

It was Li Zuoche who made the siege and said: "Xiaohe County Prime Minister, Han Xin has just been promoted to the grain official, and he was able to achieve this position because of his military exploits. Please ask about the military."

Seeing Li Zuoche stand up for him, Han Xin, who originally resented him for turning himself into a grain official, was also a little moved, but he secretly told himself to read more about grain and grass.

"Military talent?" Looking at Han Xin's young face without even a beard, military talent also needs to be accumulated. What does this young man know?

So Xiao He looked at Zhuge Liang behind him and compared military affairs. Xiao He knew that this was not his strength, so he said: "Kong Ming, it is better for you to ask the military question."

Zhuge Liang, who was dealing with government affairs with his head down, looked up at Xiao He, then at Han Xin below, and took out a map of Hengshan County. He had seen a dangerous pass in Hengshan County before, and he happened to be here a few days ago. The military evolves on the map.

"Han Xin, grain official," Zhuge Liang asked his entourage to open the map of Hengshan County. There is a relatively narrow natural dangerous entrance on it, Jingxingkou.

"Look at this map. If you are the attacking party and I want to defend Hengshan County through Jingxingkou, how will you send troops?"

Zhuge Liang opened this map and Han Xin had never seen it before, and he had never even been to this opponent. However, Jingxingkou had great advantages for the defenders. Han Xin felt that Zhuge Liang was looking down on him for this problem.

However, Han Xin still asked vigilantly: "May I ask the strength of the two armies? Is there any difference in the strength, morale, and equipment of the defending side versus the attacking side?"

Looking at the vigilant Han Xin, Zhuge Liang shook his head and said: "There is not much difference in strength between the two armies, and other factors can be ruled out."

After hearing Zhuge Liang's hypothesis, Han Xin said directly: "Jingxingkou is narrow. As long as you arrange heavy troops to guard here, this battle will be won. I will definitely look for other places where I can spend time."

Han Xin is not a dead-headed person, he knows that his advantage lies in his quick-witted mind, if he wants to attack such a dangerous point by force, it is easy to lose more than he gains.

"Then let's simulate the next step. If the defender is complacent and thinks that blocking Jingxingkou is useless, and wants to let the enemy troops in for a decisive battle," Zhuge Liang lowered his conditions. After all, Jingxingkou is indeed a natural hazard.

"The next step is a siege." Zhuge Liang pointed to the county seat next to Jingxingkou: "What will you do if you join Jingxingkou?"

"Excuse me, if the defender general underestimates the enemy, will he send enough scouts to detect the attacking army?" Han Xin continued to test the defender's arrangements.

"Just assume it's not taken seriously," Zhuge Liang nodded.

"Then Han Xin will detach a light cavalry unit as scouts and surprise troops and place them here," Han Xin pointed to a hill on the map very close to the county seat.

"What's next?" Zhuge Liang asked.

"Next, I will send soldiers to pretend to be defeated and lead the defenders to the side of the river!" Han Xin had already imagined that his plan would succeed.

"Beside the river?" Zhuge Liang suddenly thought of something.

He and Han Xin looked at each other, and Han Xin also found that Zhuge Liang knew what he meant, so they said in unison: "Put it to death and live later!"

"If the difference in strength between the two armies is not too great, they can fight directly, but as generals, they must win at the lowest price," Han Xin expressed his understanding with a smile.

The difference between him and Bai Qi's total annihilation faction is that Han Xin prefers to use surprise soldiers to win, in exchange for his own victory at the smallest price.

And Bai Qi, as the most powerful country, the leader of Qin, his goal is to wipe out all the vital forces of the enemy country, and fight for the annexation and even unification of Qin.

"If I let the soldiers fight to the death and hold back the main force of the defenders, the light cavalry stationed on the hills will follow the trend and attack the county town." Han Xin waved his fist: "There is no need to capture the inside of the county town. As long as the city wall can be demolished, the city walls can be deployed. The flag of the attacking side creates the illusion that the county has fallen, and the defenders are bound to collapse."

During the military exercise with Han Xin, Zhuge Liang also thought of the appearance of this battle. Han Xin's method can indeed capture Jingxingkou at the lowest cost.

"Indeed, your method is very exciting," Zhuge Liang asked his entourage to put away the map, remember Han Xin's method in his mind, and bowed nervously: "Kong Ming has learned the lesson."

"Don't dare!" Han Xin also bowed humbly, but his tone actually didn't feel modest at all.

"Cai, Cai!" Xiao He also applauded after listening to the military evolution of the two men.

"Han Xin, your military talent is indeed sufficient, but it's not good if you don't know anything about food and grass," Zhuge Liang also persuaded a little.

"Army rations are the life of an army," Xiao He also agreed with Zhuge Liang's statement: "Well, I will recommend you with my son Fusu, but you have to study first as an army ration officer."

"Wei!" Han Xin nodded happily when he heard Xiao He's promise.

(End of this chapter)