General Qin

"Brother, our army has discovered the Qin army's grain team. Except for the civilian men who transported the grain, there are about 5,000 Qin army soldiers guarding it. Its location is about ten miles away from the main force of the Qin army in front."

Jing Ju came over and reported the information obtained by the scouts ahead to Jing Tong, the chief general of this army.

"Five thousand soldiers, this number is about the same as the estimate."

Jing Tong nodded, his expression calm.

There were about 30,000 people in the Qin army's partial division that detoured through Dongyang, while Jing Tong's army was only 10,000. If you fight head-on, you will never be the opponent of the Qin army, but if you only want to raid the Qin army's food and grass, there is still a good chance of winning.

When Gein marches and fights, there must be a grain transport army composed of auxiliary soldiers and civilians following the main army to provide the army with the food, fodder and supplies it needs.

And because the army needs to pay attention to speed when marching, and the efficiency of the auxiliary soldiers who escort the food and fodder is very low, the marching speed is far behind the main force, so they often fall behind and move forward slowly.

There is a disconnect between the main force and the logistics, which gives the enemy a chance to attack.

"Brother, I heard that Qiang Yan is a veteran general for many years, not to mention that Wang Jian is a treacherous and cunning thief. He will definitely entrust him with him. The Qin army detoured Dongyang and wanted to attack Huaiyin. He must have thought that our army would raid their grain and grass escorts. Let the Qin army go on a hunger strike and collapse. How can we be unprepared for this? Under such circumstances, the Qin army only needs 5,000 people to guard the grain team, isn't it a bit small?"

Jing Ju frowned and asked a question.

Seeing his brother's earnest inquiry, Jing Tong nodded in relief.

His younger brother Jing Ju had just reached the age of weak crown. Before the Qin army conquered Chu, although he practiced military tactics, he still spent more time hunting and enjoying himself. Now that the state of Chu is on the verge of subjugation, this kid who only knows how to play has finally grown up. He not only brings the Jing clan to join him, but also looks like a noble general in his words and deeds.

My younger brother has grown up, and in time, he will become the future of Chu.

Jing Tong explained with a smile: "What Juzhi said was very cautious. But Qin Jun's arrangement is actually quite reasonable."

"Dongyang to Huaiyin is more than three hundred miles away. On such a road, the Qin army's food and fodder are all transported by manpower, cattle and horses. The more troops in this Qin army's partial division, the more food, grass and baggage it needs, and the scale of transporting food and fodder in the rear will be larger. The bigger it is, the easier it is to be attacked by our army. Therefore, Wang Jian only sent 30,000 people as part of the division this time. The number is very appropriate, and this number will not cause a large burden on the logistics and transportation of the Qin army."

"Among the 30,000 Qin troops, there are Qin general Qiang Qiang with 20,000 main forces in the front, and 5,000 armored soldiers escorting thousands of civilians to escort food and fodder in the rear. There is no problem with this arrangement. If there are more, the Qin army in front will appear to be insufficient in strength, and if our Chu State raises its entire army to face the enemy, they will not be able to resist."

"Also, have you ever paid attention to the distance between the main force of the Qin army and the grain transporting Qin army behind?"

Jing Ju blinked: "More than ten miles away."

Jing Tong nodded and said: "Of course. The distance is only more than ten miles, which is far shorter than the distance between the main force and the logistics transportation during a normal march. If our army raids the Qin people's grain and fodder, after the main force of the former army receives the warning, The chariots and cavalry will definitely return first to support. The speed of the chariots and cavalry can arrive in a short while, and then the Qin army's infantry will also return in half a day."

"So don't look at the fact that he only has 5,000 armored soldiers escorting food and grass, but these 5,000 people are enough to withstand our army's attack in a short period of time. When the former army returns to help, it is more than enough. So Qiang Li is prepared for this .”

Jing Ju suddenly realized, and said: "So that's how it is. My brother is so knowledgeable that I can't match it. It's just that the Qin army arranged it this way, so how can our army succeed in attacking its food and grass?"

"It's simple, just send out a troop and lure its main force to pursue it."

Jing Tong's eyes were shining with wisdom, and he whispered: "I will send a thousand troops to the front of the main force of the Qin army to provoke them, cut down the trees on the side of the road, and engrave insulting words on them."

"Although that Qiang Li is a veteran under Wang Jian's tent, his reputation is not obvious. He has not heard of many achievements in the army for many years. If you think about it, he is an incompetent person, and he must be a mediocre character. The status of the barbarian is high. This person is humiliated by our army, and he will definitely be furious on the spot, and lead the Qin army to pursue this feigned attacking soldier I sent."

"If the main force of the Qin army speeds up, it will distance itself from the grain transportation troops behind. In this way, if the distance between the two grows, if there is a problem in the rear, the front army will not be able to return immediately."

"At that time, I will send people to destroy the road between the main force of the Qin army and the logistics and food transport troops, sprinkle thistles all over the road, and set up roadblocks to make their return to aid slower. In this way, our army can rest assured Swallowed the Qin army's grain team."

"This time, I'm not only going to burn their food and grass, I'm also going to slaughter these five thousand Qin soldiers and those thousands of civilian husbands together!"

Jing Ju was amazed, but couldn't help but asked: "What if that Qiang Lu is not fooled?"

Jing Tong laughed: "Even if Qiang Li can't be fooled into pursuing him, that's okay. Our army's presence in front will definitely mislead Qiang Li, making him think that the main force of our Chu army is on the way. The reason why we sent people to lure him is because he wants to Ambush him ahead."

"At that time, let people drive away the birds and beasts in the forest, and make some ambush gestures, which will definitely make the Qin army feel frightened. In this way, Qiang Li will be more careful to explore the way forward. , there will be negligence. At that time, our army can look for another opportunity to attack and destroy it in one fell swoop!

"Goodbye, brother!"

Jing Ju immediately sighed in admiration, and said, "Brother, if this plan works, it can lure Qiang Lu to pursue it, but if it fails, it will make him mistakenly think that our army is in ambush in the front and ignore the rear. This plan is like killing two birds with one arrow. How wonderful it is!" !"

Amidst his younger brother's admiration, a smile appeared on the corner of Jing Tong's mouth.

This plan was not created by him, but came from Zhao Tuo's treacherous conspiracy against Zuo Sima in the past.

Zhao Tuo's victory in Surabaya spread throughout the world, but most people only paid attention to Zhao Tuo's backwater.

Except for the parties concerned, few people know what obscene means Zhao Tuo used to seduce and irritate Zuo Sima Zhaoping before he won his back.

Without those methods, how could Zuo Sima, the majestic Chu State, easily lose his mind and go after Qin Jun?

Jing Tong recalled now that when Zuo Sima saw the insulting words carved on the wood, he could still vividly see his face flushed with blood.

"The barbarians are always angry and thoughtless. Even if this Qiang beast should be more cautious, his temper will never be good. If this person sees insults, he will be extremely angry. The chances of my plan succeeding are still very high."

Thinking of this, Jing Tong couldn't help but secretly said: "How important is the task of being a partisan this time, why did Wang Jian not let Zhao Tuo lead the troops, but let some Qiang go instead. Could it be because Zhao Tuo's contribution is too great, and he was killed by the Qin people?" Because of jealousy, did you hide it in the snow?"

"Hehe, if Zhao Tuo leads the army this time, I'm naturally afraid, and it's even more impossible to use this strategy. But it's just a barbarian... nothing more than a barbarian."

A smile appeared on Jing Tong's face.

Although it was his first time as the main general, he followed Zhaoping and Xiang Qu successively, and fought against famous generals like Zhao Tuo. Although they all ended in defeat, Jing Tong's vision was also imperceptibly improved.

For a mediocre general like Qiang Li who has been around for decades and has no reputation, he is naturally a little bit contemptuous.

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A black-armored Qin army of 20,000 people walked on the road to Huaiyin like a long snake.

Suddenly, the fast horses in front of them reported back, stopping the entire Qin army column.

"General, Chu army cavalry is found ahead."

In order to prevent being too conspicuous and being attacked and killed, Zhao Tuo did not sit on the chariot this time, but rode a horse, and received information from the scouts on the horseback.

He turned his head and smiled to the left and right: "The Chu army has shown signs. It seems that they really want to confuse our army so that they can attack the rear grain team."

"The general is wise, our army has already expected this, and this time he will definitely let the Chu army come and go."

The generals responded with a smile.

Zhao Tuo restrained his smile, and said in a deep voice: "Since General Chu wants to confuse our army and make me think that the main force is ambushing ahead, then I will follow their wishes. Send more troops, explore the way forward, and make a Afraid of an ambush, it looks like they are searching seriously."

"only."

Just when the generals went down to deliver the order.

There are scouts reporting again ahead.

This time, apart from saying that those Chu army cavalry fled. There were also big trees that had been cut down on the road, blocking the way of Qin Jun.

"General, there are words engraved on the tree. We dare not make claims."

The scout said nervously.

"Cut down trees to block the road, and engrave words on it?"

Zhao Tuo blinked, why does this sound familiar?

Soon, as the soldiers of the Qin army dispersed and patrolled in all directions, after confirming that there was no ambush around and that the place was safe, Zhao Tuo strode to the front of the felled tree.

He saw that the trunk of the big tree had been peeled off a section of bark, exposing the white wood inside, and some shocking words were written on it with blood.

These characters are all written in Qin characters.

"The generals of Chu have the same scene, and to General Qiang of Qin State."

Seeing this, Zhao Tuo had a strange face, and couldn't help turning his head, and glanced at the banner fluttering in the wind, marking the main general "Qiang Zhe".

Zhao Tuo turned his head again and looked at the writing on the tree trunk.

"Qiang Li, is your mother a maidservant?"

"Qiang Li, you are so slow, are you all just Jian people?"

"Qiang and barbarians, you eat arrows all the way, so you slow down?"

Zhao Tuo was shocked.

"General Qiang Li, these people from Chu are scolding you!"

"Historical Records Chen She's Family": (Qin Jia) Li Jingju was the king of Chu.

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