boyutpedia Chapter 120 Damn it, how do we fight this battle?
Chapter 120 Damn it, how do we fight this battle?
After leaving the tent.
The short and fat general immediately began to arrange people to build siege equipment.
Mu Qing turned to the mustache general and said sternly:
"You! Immediately send spies to explore the terrain around Jianmen Pass and find out if there are other routes leading into the pass!"
"If you can't find it, bring your head to me!"
The mustache general quickly responded:
"Yes! General!"
He stood up, bowed respectfully, then turned and walked quickly out of the tent.
He immediately summoned his confidants and arranged the task of exploring the terrain of Jianmen Pass.
He also privately instructed them to report back immediately without delay once they found a suitable route.
Several spies took the order and left, quickly disappearing into the night.
After the two of them left, Mu Qing paced back and forth in the tent alone, rubbing his brows anxiously.
He was extremely anxious because he had been unable to capture Jianmen Pass for a long time.
That Lu Yan was as slippery as a loach.
A frontal attack doesn't work, and using wits won't find a breakthrough.
Damn it, how do we fight this battle?
The short and fat general's proposal kept circling in his mind.
Divide troops?
This is extremely risky. If you are not careful, Lu Yan will defeat them one by one.
But now the stalemate situation forced him to consider this risky move.
"Come here, serve the wine!"
Mu Qing roared harshly.
Not long after, a soldier came in carefully carrying a jar of wine and placed it on the table in front of Mu Qing.
Mu Qing grabbed the jar of wine and drank it down.
The spicy wine flowed down his beard and soaked the lapels of his shirt.
"Damn it, what kind of monster is this Lu Yan?!"
Mu Qing threw the wine jar to the ground, fragments flew everywhere, and the aroma of wine filled the air.
He irritably grabbed the map on the table and spread it out.
The topography of Shannan Prefecture was clearly visible before his eyes.
But he just couldn't see through the mystery.
Perhaps, Humpty Dumpty's proposal isn't entirely undesirable.
Divide the troops to attack other cities in Shannan Prefecture, forcing Lu Yan to send troops to support.
Maybe this is a good plan...
The howling of the wind outside the tent sounded like the low roar of a wild beast, which made the silence inside the tent even more terrifying.
Mu Qing raised his head suddenly, a look of determination flashing in his eyes:
"Divide the troops! Divide them into two groups!"
His tone was firm, as if he had finally grasped the key to breaking the deadlock.
"Somebody come!"
Mu Qing called out, and the messenger outside quickly lifted the curtain and entered the tent.
"What are your orders, General?"
The messenger bowed his head and asked cautiously.
"Summon all the generals to discuss the matter immediately!"
The messenger left immediately, and Mu Qing continued to stare at the spread-out map.
His eyes lingered on every city.
There was a hint of cruelty in his eyes, as if he had already decided on a risky strategy.
The finger slowly moved along the path between Jianmen Pass and Shannan Prefecture, and finally stopped at Shannan Prefecture.
Soon, the generals came in one after another, including the short and fat general and the general with a mustache.
Everyone filed in, even though they were veterans of the battlefield
But in front of a ruthless general like Mu Qing, he still dared not slack off in the slightest.
"Everyone!"
Mu Qing's voice was resounding and contained immense determination.
"We need to change our strategy. A strong attack here won't work, so we need to find another way out."
His eyes swept over the crowd, lingering especially on the short and fat general and the general with a mustache.
Seemingly looking for their reaction.
"What do you think, General?"
The mustachioed general asked the question first, although he was full of worries about the war situation.
But at this moment, we can only place our hopes on Mu Qing's strategy.
"We will split our forces into two groups,"
Mu Qing curled the corners of his mouth.
"Continue to put pressure on Jianmen Pass and attract Lu Yan's main force;"
"Separately, send 30,000 troops to attack the cities under Shannan Prefecture."
When these words were spoken, all the generals were surprised.
Splitting the troops into two groups is undoubtedly a desperate gamble given the current predicament.
The short and fat general touched his belly, as if pondering the feasibility of this strategy.
Then he raised his head, a glimmer of eagerness in his eyes.
"General, I am willing to go."
Mu Qing nodded. He knew the general's abilities and style of doing things very well.
Sometimes, impulse brings unexpected surprises.
"Don't just focus on fighting this time. You also need to ensure that the logistics are not affected."
Mu Qing dropped these words.
"Please rest assured, General!"
The short and fat general took a step back and saluted solemnly.
Seeing this, the other generals also expressed that they would spare no effort to cooperate with Mu Qing's decision.
After all, at this time, it is not so much that there is no other choice.
It would be better to say that any choice has the potential to lead them to victory.
"Well, let's arrange it immediately."
Mu Qing waved his hand, signaling them to proceed on their own.
The generals left the tents one after another and continued their preparations.
The big tent fell silent again, leaving only the murderous aura flowing between the mountains and rivers on the map.
Mu Qing lowered his eyes and tapped the table with his fingers.
It was as if I had already seen the dawn of victory through the clouds.
In the Beixiang army camp, the wind swept away the remaining clouds and the flags fluttered.
Mu Qing stood on the high platform, overlooking the army gathering below, with a cold gleam in his eyes.
The order to divide the troops has been issued.
The short and fat general was leading his 30,000 troops and heading towards the cities under the jurisdiction of Shannan Prefecture.
This was a risky move, betting on Lu Yan's reaction speed and his own judgment.
"General, I have something to say, but I don't know whether I should say it or not."
The mustachioed general came closer to Mu Qing, his tone hesitant.
"Say!"
Mu Qing spoke briefly and to the point, his eyes still fixed on the distance.
"General, this short and fat general may be brave, but his brain..."
The man with the mustache paused, choosing his words carefully.
"It's a little insufficient. What if we fall into Lu Yan's ambush..."
"Humph, so what if we were ambushed?"
Mu Qing sneered.
"He's just a bait. Even if our entire army is wiped out, as long as we can hold Lu Yan back, we can go straight to Jianmen Pass!"
There was a gleam of ruthlessness in his eyes.
"On the battlefield, there are always casualties. Those who achieve great things don't care about trivial matters!"
Upon hearing this, the general with a mustache was startled and dared not say anything more.
He knew Mu Qing's character. Once he made a decision, he would not change it easily.
On the other side, Lu Yan received urgent intelligence from Shannan Prefecture:
Mu Qing divided his troops into two groups to attack Shannan Prefecture, while one group continued to besiege Jianmen Pass to contain Lu Yan's main force.
Another group of 30,000 soldiers led by a short and fat general took a detour to attack the cities under the jurisdiction of Shannan Prefecture.
Lu Yan looked at the information in his hand with a frown.
The atmosphere in the conference room was solemn, and Lu Fei, Zhang Xun, Han Sheng and others all had serious expressions.
Lu Yan placed the information on the table and tapped it lightly with his fingers.
Making a rhythmic "dong dong" sound, he slowly spoke:
"Mu Qing, that old fox, is really playing the game of making a feint to the east and attacking in the west."
Lu Yan stood up and walked to the hanging map.
His eyes wandered across the map, finally stopping at the location of Shannan Prefecture.
"Shannan Prefecture is our army's rear base, we must not lose it!"