Chapter 1,200 Preparation

Su You said: "That time, it was just a tactical failure. Strategically, I think it was completely correct to build the city in Luowu, control Hengshan, and cover the rear. The court's mistake was not after Wulang's first failure.

, continue to support you again!”

After speaking, he comforted Zhonge, who was full of shame: "That was the first time that Wulang commanded a large-scale organized force. He had no experience before, but his opponents numbered tens of thousands, and he was caught by surprise. He just missed it for a moment."

"The imperial court was a bit unfaithful. Instead of nurturing Wu Lang step by step, it suddenly promoted him to a high position. Speaking of which, it is not the responsibility of one person."

Zhong E bowed and said: "How dare I ask the Duke of the country about his strategy?"

Su You said: "Actually, it is very simple. It is to change the situation from swallowing to cannibalizing. The armies advance in separate ways, and each is divided into theaters to complete their own combat missions. However, there is overall cooperation to turn the completion of their respective combat missions into the overall strategic goal.

Finish."

"In fact, it is similar to the strategy used by the Han Dynasty to defeat the Xiongnu. On the first route, the army leaves Xihe and aims at Lanzhou and Liangzhou to achieve effective occupation, cut off the Xiping Military Division and the Gansu Military Division, and cut off the right arm of the Xia people."

"The second route, the army leaves Hedong and gathers troops at Zhuolun Village to defend against the Liao Kingdom."

"The rest will go all the way out of Huanqing, all the way out of Jingyuan, occupy Mingsha City and Pule City, and finally combine the army into the main force to attack Lingzhou."

Zhong E was anxious: "What about my army, Yan Yan?"

Su You smiled: "Didn't Wu Lang of Yan Yan's army make it clear just now? By capturing Mizhi Village in Xixia, occupying Shizhou, Xiazhou, Yinzhou and other places, and seizing the salt pond, the strategic goal has been completed.

If you want more, I’m afraid it’s beyond your means.”

General Zhonge was still a little anxious, Su You said: "When the army attacks Lingzhou, the army of Yan Yan must guard the rear route, and at the same time, it must serve as a reserve force for the army in the middle and be responsible for supporting the army. The task is already heavy enough.

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Zhong E looked at the sand table with an admiring look on his face: "This movement is too great. After Lingzhou was captured, I occupied the whole line south of the Great Wall from Liangzhou to Yulin. Xixia's strategic areas were all lost, so we could only

Trapped in Xingqing."

This strategy is actually an expansion and extension of Zhonge's previous strategy, but the scale is even grander. After strategic deductions by the Military Aircraft Department and the Royal Military Academy, it is almost the same as the five-way expedition to Xia that failed miserably in real history.

When Suyou first got this strategic plan, almost everyone felt bad, so he dismissed the plan and re-deduced it twice.

However, other than making the plan more complete and the micro-management more refined, there is almost no change to the plan.

Su You came up with this plan because he wanted officials on the front lines facing the enemy to see if there were any problems.

The serious failure of the Five-Road Expedition to Xia and the subsequent defeat of Yongle City cast a huge shadow on Su You!

He knew exactly what the outcome of the script was, but he still had to act it out again. Su You felt that he was a bit like a fool.

So Su You asked: "Wu Lang, Lu Gong, Xu Zhigao, what do you think of this plan?"

Although Su You had only deduced the strategy to this point, everyone knew what was coming next and had already recognized his brilliance.

Zhong E felt very sorry. Although this plan was developed on the basis of his plan, the final success undoubtedly belonged to the two armies in the middle.

However, Zhonge could not say such a thing if he allowed these two armies to protect his retreat and he would always be responsible for the main attack.

To achieve his strategic goal, he would have to go through several fierce battles and occupy the salt pond. In fact, he had basically reached his limit.

Thinking of something, Zhong E said to Su You: "My lord, this is the upright style of a king. But after this plan is known to the Xia people, they may make corresponding arrangements."

Su You smiled and said, "How will it be arranged?"

Zhong E thought for a long time and said dejectedly: "It seems... the only way for the armies to retreat to Lingzhou for a decisive battle, otherwise they have to defeat me and save the opportunity..."

Su You still smiled: "How can he defeat me?"

Zhong E finally gave up. Qingtang Road and Hedong Road had nothing to do with the overall situation. He was sure that he could advance into Yanchi. Why did he say that the Shaanxi Army and the Huanqing Army, which had not been defeated for ten years, could not achieve their goals?

He smiled bitterly and said, "Now I'm more worried about my own people's problems."

Su You asked: "What's the problem?"

Zhong E said: "The first thing is supply. The light troops advance quickly, and the lightning is fast enough to cover the ears. Now, the only way is to form an army and use force to attack slowly. The consumption of food and fodder is not even the slightest."

Su You was unmoved: "Just give me the number you need."

Zhong'e said: "Based on one and a half dan dou, my journey alone will cost 45,000 dan per month."

Su You smiled: "It's too little. I promise to give you one hundred thousand stones before March, and another hundred thousand stones after autumn. But I can only send you to Ganquan through Luoshui, and you are responsible for the rest."

,how?"

Zhong E never expected that Su You would give him such a big surprise: "Seriously?"

Su You said: "The condition is that Yan'an Petroleum expands its production and provides enough paraffin, Tianfang oil, printing ink and powdered charcoal for grain merchants."

Zhong E cupped his hands and said: "With so much food, I would like to ask the Duke of Yan Yan to rest assured that Zhong E will ensure the completion of the occupation and the follow-up support of the central army!"

He finally figured it out. The leader of the army in the middle must be Gao Zunyu. He couldn't even think about this great achievement. It would be good if he could stand second.

After saying that, he tried again: "The Duke's strategy has divided the overall goal of advancing Xixia into various roads and time periods. Can each road go its own way? Can I, Yan Yan, act accordingly?"

"You dare!" Su You didn't negotiate at all: "Each local strategic segmented goal still serves the overall goal. If you dare to advance lightly and ignore the overall situation, don't blame me for calling for military justice!"

Only then did Zhong E calm down and stop making trouble.

Su You said: "I have been waiting for more than ten years, and still care about this little time? How to carry and transport the two hundred thousand shi of military rations, and how to prevent them from being robbed by the Xia people... Be fully prepared and wait for the imperial court to go on an expedition at any time.

The command, Yan Yanjun's front, will win if you use it, these are what you have to consider!"

It sounds mean, but after Zhong E was scolded by Su You, his expression improved and he smiled and apologized: "Don't be angry, Duke. Isn't this because my subordinates are eager to fight, and I have to think about them..."

"That's the problem with you as an officer, practice hard when you're too busy!" Su You was about to curse a few more words, but when he saw that Li Yong had already arrived in the hall with an anxious look on his face, he slowed down and said: "

Lu Gong, Wu Lang, you guys will work together to see how we can prepare to realize the strategy. I will come as soon as I go."

When they came to the capital hall on one side, Wang Hou was already waiting: "My lord, something big happened in the Xia Kingdom."

Su You sat down and said, "Speak!"

Wang Hou said: "Our team lurking in Huairong Fort has returned. Li Qing was intercepted by Jialiang's army on the bank of the Yellow River. Li Qing committed suicide on the spot. The Empress Dowager Liang has already launched the attack. Now Bingchang is captured by a wooden barracks five miles outside the palace.

In the middle of the village."

"Jia Liang designated Li Qing as a secret spy of the Song Dynasty. The Empress Dowager Liang ordered that all Li Qing's family be executed, and at the same time arrest the courtiers of Li Qing's faction. She ordered Liang Yimi, Gong Mengyou and others to gather troops and control the Heliang main road.

, cut off the capital’s connection with the outside world.”

"Now that the chaos in Xixia has emerged, the royal family and party members, the left and right cronies, and the tribal leaders from all over the country have gathered troops to defend their cities and fortresses."

"Yu Zanghuama changed his normal behavior, advanced his general tent to the Huluchuan area, switched to wartime defense, and confronted Liang Yongneng across the river. At the same time, he sent a letter to Weizhou for help and asked the Song Dynasty for support."

Seeing the presence of the old god Su You, Wang Hou said anxiously: "My lord, Qiongqi was discovered by the Xia people. The loss will be great. The chaos in Xixia is rising, and it is a time when information is urgently needed. It is the right time."

Si's arrangements in Xia Kingdom are not complete yet, can you... activate the line of the great monk in red to rescue some of our personnel?"

Su You said: "You said Qiongqi was discovered by the Xia people?"

Wang Hou said: "Ah, isn't this Li Qing Qiongqi?"

"No." Su You shook his head: "Li Qing and Song Dynasty have nothing to do with each other."
Chapter completed!