General Qin

Following Changping Jun's words, Zhao Tuo was so shocked that the hairs all over his body stood on end.

If Li Xin's strategy of defeating Chu is known to Lord Changping, then it's fine.

Lord Changping is the father of Chu and the mother of Qin. His father is the former Chu Kaolie King Xiong Yuan, and his mother is the daughter of King Qin Zhaoxiang. According to his father's line, he is the son of the state of Chu, and from his mother's line, he has the blood of the Qin royal family.

Because Mr. Changping was born in the state of Qin and grew up in the state of Qin. He also helped the king of Qin to put down the chaos of Lao Ai and served as the prime minister of the state of Qin for nearly ten years.

This kind of resume made everyone lose guard against him, not to mention that he personally offered a good strategy to divide the interior of Chu State and help Qin Wangzheng destroy Chu at the celebration banquet last year, which made Qin Wangzheng treat him even more. With a lot of trust, he was allowed to come to the very sensitive place of the old capital of Chu State.

Even Qin Wangzheng is like this, let alone Li Xin and others below.

In the eyes of Li Xin today, Lord Changping is a gentleman with a gentle demeanor and a modest demeanor. He is an elder chosen by the king to sit in the rear, and he is also a partner who was ordered to destroy Chu together.

Such a person asks about his strategy to destroy Chu, and Li Xin will naturally not hide it.

Meng Wu on the side frowned slightly, but he didn't intend to stop it.

After Li Xin took charge of the army, he was confident about Fa Chu's performance, but he never said what strategy he had in mind, even his deputy general didn't know. Now you can take a closer look.

Seeing this scene, Zhao Tuo knew that if he didn't stop Qin Jun's offensive strategy, Lord Changping would know about it.

He didn't know whether Mr. Changping had any contact with the Chu State, but he was not afraid of 10,000, just in case. Once the news leaked out, the consequences would be disastrous.

Since the Chu State knows its own offensive strategy, especially if the Chu army's commander is a veteran like Xiang Yan, and Qin's every move is under the control of the opponent, then there will be a fart battle next.

Just when Li Xin was full of pride and was about to tell his strategy in front of everyone, a clear voice suddenly sounded in the handsome tent.

"General, the last general once heard that the grandson of Wu once said that if you know your enemy and yourself, you will never be imperiled in a hundred battles. If you don't know your enemy but know yourself, you will win one and lose one. Now that the information from the Chu State ahead has not been sent back, we may lack understanding of Chu State."

Zhao Tuo bit the bullet and made a phone call. In a hurry, he really couldn't find any good excuse to stop him, so he could only rely on the art of war to make nonsense.

Hearing Zhao Tuo's sudden opening, Li Xin looked astonished, and everyone else frowned and looked over, especially Mr. Changping's gentle eyes suddenly became sharp.

"Zhao Tuo, keep silent."

On the side, General Pi Yang Yuan reminded in a low voice.

Although Zhao Tuo has the qualifications to participate in the military affairs, but Li Xin and a person of Changping Jun's level, can he, a small military marquis, intervene?

We subordinates, just sit obediently in the military tent and listen to the leader's speech, how can we express our opinions casually, this kid is really too young.

Didn't you see that Junhou's face collapsed?

If this matter is pursued seriously, at least you, Zhao Tuo, can be punished for a crime of disrespect.

When Yang Yuan sighed in his heart that Zhao Tuo was young, Zhao Tuo looked at Li Xin expectantly, hoping that the other party could understand his heart.

Zhao Tuo really took a risk to say this time.

Fortunately, Li Xin sincerely attracted Zhao Tuo as his confidant, seeing Zhao Tuo's abrupt opening, and turning his head to see the young man looking at him eagerly.

Although he didn't understand what Zhao Tuo wanted to do for a while, he still played a cover based on his trust in Zhao Tuo.

Li Xin did not punish Zhao Tuo, but after a little hesitation, he said: "Well, what Zhao Tuo said is correct. The art of war says that knowing the enemy and the confidant is the only way to win a hundred battles. Now that the scouts who have scouted Chudi have not returned yet, why not Knowing the distribution of Chu's troops, the strategy to break Chu still needs to be carefully considered. You don't have to blame the king, after I know the information about Chu, I will make a strategy with the generals, and I will inform the king at that time."

Seeing what Li Xin said, Mr. Changping naturally couldn't pursue this matter further.

He laughed and said: "What General Li said is that it is indeed safe to do so, but I just took the liberty. The general's command is really full of talents, even Zhao Tuo, a small military officer, is also a person who is familiar with the art of war. Once I come, I'm relieved."

Mr. Changping looked at Zhao Tuo with a smile while talking.

Seeing Li Xin at this moment, Zhao Tuo didn't say a strategy, and he didn't punish himself. He couldn't help but heaved a sigh of relief, and his spirit calmed down. Seeing Mr. Changping looking at him, he also looked at each other calmly.

Mr. Changping narrowed his eyes slightly. He didn't know if the young man just opened his mouth to prevent Li Xin from revealing the strategy of breaking the Chu on purpose, but from his expression, he couldn't see anything unusual, and he could only sigh secretly in his heart.

But he said: "It is very good that General Li decides the strategy of attacking Chu based on the information of Chu State. I came to Huaiyang last year under the order of the King, and was responsible for wooing those who are dissatisfied with the Chu State. Now there are quite a few As a result, I have a lot of news from Chu officials, which may be helpful to General Li's next plan to attack Chu. I will send those secret letters later."

Hearing this, Li Xin, Meng Wu and all the generals in the tent looked overjoyed.

Li Xin slapped the wooden case excitedly, and laughed loudly: "Your Majesty is indeed an important minister of the country, with the help of such information, why should we worry about attacking Chu this time!"

Lord Changping said with a smile: "General Li's attack on Chu, don't worry, I have already contacted those ministers and princes in Chu who are close to Qin, and told them that Qin's attack on Chu this time was only for Qingyang to kill the envoy. It is not because of the intention to destroy Chu."

"General Li only fights against the enemy, but never destroys the state of Chu. If you think about those who hate the enemy, even if they don't help us, they will not wholeheartedly resist our Qin army. In this way, General Li has absolutely no reason to win this battle. , our Qin army will definitely win a big victory and destroy Jingchu Sheji!"

Xin Wu, Yang Yuan and several young generals, seeing Lord Changping's high spirits, could not help shouting after being infected, "We will destroy Chu State in this battle!"

Although Meng Wu didn't speak, his expression was very relaxed.

The state of Chu was unstable internally. Some people were willing to cooperate with the Qin army inside and outside, and even passed on information about the state of Chu to the Qin army. From the perspective of military tactics, this was very beneficial to the Qin army.

To put it simply, the enemy has an inner ghost!

The advantages are in my hands!

Amidst that voice, Li Xin stared at the elegant gentleman in front of him with piercing eyes, and was moved: "I, Li Xin, can have an elder like a gentleman sitting in the rear for me. It's really a blessing! If we can't destroy the state of Chu this time, How can I, Li Xin, be worthy of a gentleman!"

When Mr. Changping heard this, the corners of his mouth were slightly pursed, and a smile filled his eyes.

Zhao Tuo at the end of the tent couldn't help laughing when he saw this scene.

It's just that there is a bitter taste in his smile.

...

In the evening, Lord Changping returned to Huaiyang City. Next, he had to dispatch the 200,000 Qin army's food and supplies, and things were very busy.

Li Xin called Zhao Tuo into the tent alone.

"Zhao Tuo, why did you suddenly speak up about the day's affairs? If the prince is dissatisfied with you and pursues this matter, I'm afraid you will inevitably be punished, and I will not be able to protect you at that time."

Li Xin raised his brows slightly, remembering what happened in the daytime, he still didn't understand what Zhao Tuo's purpose was, and he took the risk to prevent himself from speaking out the strategy of defeating Chu. You must know that all the generals in the account, including Mr. Changping, are important figures in this attack on Chu, so it's okay to say it?

Zhao Tuo had already prepared the draft, and said calmly: "Zhao Tuo knows that the general has a plan to defeat Chu in his heart, and he will definitely defeat the Chu army."

After hearing the beginning, Li Xin's expression softened.

This kid really understands me.

Zhao Tuo went on to say: "The general's strategy is naturally excellent, but Zhao Tuo also heard that soldiers are impermanent, and water is impermanent. The situation on the battlefield is changing rapidly, and the distribution of Chu's military power may be mobilized at any time. The general will break Chu in advance. If the strategy is stated in front of everyone, if the Chu army is transferred in the future, the strategy that the general said in advance will need to be adjusted, and it will not be beautiful at that time."

"The general is brave and courageous. Your majesty is wise and mighty. You don't judge people by age, but you appoint the general as the leader of the army. But in this way, it is inevitable that some people in the army will be jealous. If you talk about this matter, I am afraid that people will look down on the general. .”

"It's better for the general to keep the strategy a secret. After all the information is collected and the strategy is correct, then announce it in public at the military meeting. I think all the generals will be intimidated by it at that time, and they dare not question the general's order! Even the princes and General Mengwu , Thinking about it, I will also admire the general!"

What Zhao Tuo said was earnest, and he was thinking of Li Xin in every sentence, coupled with the flattery in his words, Li Xin nodded repeatedly.

"You are right. This is the 'victory of a military strategist should not be passed on first'. If I say it in advance, if the situation changes and I cannot implement my strategy, it will make the prince underestimate me. Zhao Tuo, you Fan stopped you well. As expected of my arm, I really saw you right!"

Li Xin patted Zhao Tuo's shoulder gratefully, and when Zhao Tuo reminded him, he also thought of this.

Seeing the smile on Li Xin's face, Zhao Tuo thought he was happy, and couldn't help but asked, "I don't know what is the general's plan to attack Chu this time?"

Li Xin glanced at Zhao Tuo, with a wider smile on his face.

Unlike Lord Changping, Meng Wu, and other generals in the army, Zhao Tuo is his confidant, so it doesn't hurt to tell him the strategy.

Li Xin dragged Zhao Tuo to the case, pointed to the map on the case and said, "Let's see where this is."

"Xiangcheng?"

Zhao Tuo concentrated his attention and saw Li Xin pointing to Xiangcheng on the south side of Huaiyang.

"That's right! This place is Xiangcheng. If our army wants to enter the depths of Chu, capture Juyang and Huyi in the rear, and point directly at Shouchun, the capital of Chu, we must first capture Xiangcheng, right?"

Zhao Tuo nodded. Xiangcheng was blocked on the south side of Huaiyang. If the Qin army wanted to take advantage of water transportation to drive into Chu, it must first capture this city.

Seeing Zhao Tuo nodded, Li Xin smiled slightly.

"That's right, it's not just you, Zhao Tuo, who think so. I'm afraid that Meng Wu, Xin Wu, and all the generals in my Qin army will think that if they want to attack Chu, they must first take Xiangcheng. Even the people of Chu think so, so That Xiang Yan gathered the soldiers of the Chu State and stationed in Xiangcheng, because he wanted to use this city to resist and keep our Qin army to the north of Yingshui."

Speaking of this, Li Xin laughed loudly and said: "Sunzi Wu said: Attacking is unprepared and unexpected. Both the generals in my battalion and the Chu army think that I must first take Xiangcheng when I march this time. Then I will Otherwise, in this way, the people of Chu will be caught off guard!"

"The so-called fighters win by combining righteousness and surprise. Those who are good at making surprises are as infinite as heaven and earth, and as inexhaustible as rivers and seas."

"I, Li Xin, will send out surprise soldiers to attack here!"

Li Xin said, pointing to a point on the map.

For Lord Changping's life experience, refer to Li Kaiyuan's "Qin Mystery" and his thesis "Father of Chu and Mother of Qin Changping Lord".

But this is just a family opinion, according to the choice of the plot.