Chapter 669: Deduction

Wang Anshi still had basic common sense about the army, and said anxiously: "After missing for more than thirty days, the soldiers and horses will definitely lose their food and grass! This... I'm afraid the situation is already in danger!"

Su You flipped through the military newspaper, frowned and asked, "Where is Mu Zheng's movement?"

Cai Ting picked out one: "Here, Li Xian reported that on July 20th, Mu Zheng left Hezhou and followed Wang Zichun into Taozhou."

Chen Shengzhi was the real Privy Councilor, but he was obviously a layman. He had no idea about army mobilization and said nothing.

Zhao Xu's face turned pale: "Mingrun, is it... is it that Wang Jinglue was blocked from the ground, and was blocked from the rear by Mu Zheng..."

Su You shook his head: "Your Majesty, don't be anxious. Even if you are anxious, you can't be in a hurry. The latest military report was six days ago. With Wang Zichun's ability, since he dares to abandon the steady path and take risks like this, he should be very confident."

After saying that, he handed over to Cai Ting: "Mr. Cai, can you show me the report on the mobilization of materials from Shaanxi? Mr. Xianggong, as well as Shaanxi, Qin Feng, and the transshipment envoys in Shu, have you submitted any reports recently?"

Finally, he said to Zhao Xu: "Your Majesty, how many generals in the Western Army are still training in Beijing? I suggest that they be summoned and we can discuss it together."

Chen Shengzhi waved his hand: "How can you let someone know about military secrets? What are you trying to do, Mingrun?"

Su You handed over his hand: "A few years ago, I suggested that Your Majesty set up a staff office in the Privy Council to analyze intelligence and formulate strategies. If that doesn't work, at least establish a Royal Military Attendant's Office to follow the example of the Hanlin Academy and have internal officials who are familiar with military matters.

, Hengxingguan is in charge so that His Majesty can consult military aircraft."

"When I am in Shaanxi, the military affairs are all entrusted to the generals. According to strategy, opportunity, supervision, logistics, and inspection, each branch is established. The generals are clearly divided and each has its own responsibilities."

"Before the war, all the generals were called together to discuss plans and brainstorm. It was called the 'Kong Ming Hui'. One person would plan for shortcomings, and everyone would plan for strengths. They would put forward reasonable suggestions from their professional perspective on many things that they could not consider."

Wang Anshi thought thoughtfully: "What if the generals can't decide?"

Su You said: "Then the general will choose the most feasible one, or vote by a show of hands, and record everyone's opinions on file, and the supervisory branch will report it to the Privy Council."

"However, military aircraft are fleeting. The Privy Council only has the power to hold people responsible based on the archives afterwards. It cannot interfere with the decisions of the commanders in charge. Moreover, once the decision is made, everyone, including those who hold objections, must resolutely implement it."

"Then the plan is refined, each division is assigned tasks, mobilizing military supplies, preparing routes, assigning tactical tasks, and finally dispatching troops."

"Every tactical mission has two responses, success and failure. After the troops are dispatched, the commander-in-chief, the Strategy Department, and the Chief Officer of the Machinery Department form the former enemy headquarters, which is responsible for mobilizing military forces, flexibly handling them, and entering the war zone into a wartime state.

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"Your Majesty, the Prime Minister, the Privy Council, the Deputy Envoy, Tong Guan and many young generals who are still training in Beijing have participated in similar meetings. Our army used this method to capture Toad Village in Chungang Gorge, Baima River."

Zhao Xu said: "This method imposes many restrictions on the commander-in-chief, making it difficult to win by surprise..."

Cai Ting was also a person who witnessed it. He raised his hands and said: "Your Majesty, everyone's opinions have stabilized. Su You's method is indeed difficult to use strangely, but it is better than it is safe. In Mingrun's words, this is called... the most error-correcting method."

Su You also held up his hands and said: "Your Majesty, I am actually not good at military affairs. I only have six words, 'Before you think about victory, think about defeat first.'"

"Don't fight an unprepared war. Always concentrate superior forces and use more troops to fight against fewer troops. Even if the troops are weaker than the opponent's, we should try our best to create a local situation where more troops fight against fewer troops and accumulate small victories into big ones."

"As for the likes of Sun Tzu, Wu Qi, Overlord, and Han Xin, they are all astonishingly talented and beautiful, beyond the reach of me. I only dare to admire and marvel at them, but never dare to misuse their methods. I am afraid that if I fail to paint a tiger, I will end up with the ears of a dog."

But you just destroyed the Xia army of 100,000 people!

The record is the biggest card. Zhao Xu waved his hand: "Tong Guan! Call the Western Army to train the generals in Beijing and come to the Privy Council to discuss matters!"

The Polytechnic Institute was in the city. After a while, several dashing young generals came to the meeting hall, all wearing new military uniforms.

Zhong Yi, who has the highest rank in the military, led the rest of the people to stand at attention, holding a fist with his left hand on his right chest: "See your Majesty!"

This spirit is different. Tong Guan is jealous. I was a dignified eunuch who wore this a few years ago. You are all my subordinates, so proud of you!

Looking at the little green robe and soft-winged futou now, classmate Tong Guan lowered his head in shame... Sigh, when will the officials send me out again...

Even though Zhao Xu was anxious, he felt refreshed when he saw these people: "Military style, pure and pure, good!"

Tong Guan almost wanted to cry, this statement was so unfair!

Seeing that several people were still a little nervous, Su You quickly introduced: "Have a moment and come over to see Mr. Wang and the Privy Councilor first."

After that, he introduced to the big guys: "This is Zhongyi Zhongshouweng, the youngest son of Zhongping Gong; this is Zhe Keshi, courtesy name Zunzheng, Huan Qingqian's subordinate Zhe Kexing Congzi, Guo Taiwei Hu Zheke Xing's general

Zhong, call him Xiaojiang Zhong; this is Sun Neng and Sun Qianchen, the orphan of Sun Jie and Sun Liu."

"I am in Shaanxi. Among the outstanding young people in the Western Army, these two sons are considered generals. They are not ministers. They still need to be tempered."

"And His Majesty's envoys Wang Zhongzheng, Li Xian and Tong Guan are all good."

"Originally, there was another Wanghou Wang Chudao, Prince Junjia Rokuro, but he was mainly responsible for political affairs and access to the Qingtang. This sand table was made by Rokuro indispensable, and he is now helping his father to spread the Qingtang."

"There are also Su Hu who can handle intelligence and intelligence, but they are responsible for handling Xixia intelligence in Xixia."

"By the way, where is Di Yong? He is also familiar with Western affairs, why not call him here too?"

Tong Guan was eager to give it a try. He looked at Zhao Xu eagerly. Zhao Xu waved his hand and said, "Go ahead and join in with me when I call you."

Tong Guan said happily: "Yes, I will call the palace attendant right away."

Su You said to several teenagers: "Don't be nervous, the situation is like this. At the end of June, Wang Jinglue occupied Pingqiang City and Xiangzi City. By the beginning of July, he completed the encirclement deployment of Hezhou. On July 14th, he captured Muzang City and then entered southward.

In Taozhou, we entered Lugu Mountain, and there was no news after that."

"The Muzheng army entrenched in Hezhou moved, followed Wang Jingluo's retreat, and entered Taozhou. There has been no news since."

"There is only so much intelligence now. The military reports are all here. I have asked Xianggong Wang to get the reports from various transportation departments to Zhongshu. I hope to find some clues. Let's deduce the most likely trend of the war situation. Let's take the next step.

What preparations should I make when I come down?"

Zhong Yi salutes again: "Yes!"

Immediately following the assignment of tasks, Zhong Yi and Zhe Keshi analyzed the intelligence, and Sun Neng planted a small flag on the sand table.

Soon, Di Yong and Tong Guan also came, and Zhong Yi asked them to check Zhongshu's report from the Transfer Department.

The markings were quickly completed, with Zhong Yi in charge of Wang Shao's army and Di Yong in charge of Qing Tang's army, and then the deduction began.

Zhong Yi introduced: "Your Majesty, you see, after the encirclement deployment of Hezhou is completed, it stands to reason that Wang Jinglue should order Jing Sili to march to Niujing Valley, conquer Jiqing Temple, and open up the passage into Hezhou."

Di Yong began to move the small flag: "In this case, his brother Ba Zhanjiao will come from Taozhou to reinforce and become Mu Zheng's rear army. Our army can only break through layer by layer and eat them hard."

Zhong Yi said: "But Wang Jinglue did not do this. Instead, he crossed the natural dangers and entered Taozhou from Lugu Mountain. The purpose was very clear, which was to first choose the big soft persimmons, Mu Zheng's strongest assistant - Ba Zhanjiao!"

Tong Guan said: "There are many advantages to doing this. Attack Muzheng directly, and the Tibetan people will gather around Muzheng, making it more difficult to defeat; let Muzheng go and attack Baxiangjiao. Once Baxiangjiao is broken, the other ministries will assist Muzheng."

, they will be suspicious and afraid that they will become the next target of Wang Jinglue’s crusade.”

Sun Neng said: "Yes, there is also the suddenness of the strategy. Ba Zhenjiao is behind Muzheng. He must not have expected that he would be attacked by Wang Jinglue over his brother. This is to catch him by surprise and cover up his unpreparedness."

Di Yong said: "Mu Zheng made a big mistake here. He should not have followed Wang Jinglue's path and wanted to take advantage. Little did he know what Su Jinglue often said..."
Chapter completed!