Chapter 814: serial ambush
Chapter 814 Serial Ambush
Chapter 812: Serial Ambush
After hearing what Qin Hao said, all the princes looked at each other in confusion. Some of them still understood, but most of them looked confused.
Qin Hao sneered in his heart, but was extremely calm on the surface, and said calmly: "The reason why Li Shimin took the risk to come here is mainly to explore the strength of our coalition forces, and the reason why he only brought three thousand light cavalry is probably to lure the snake out of the hole."
A glint flashed in Qin Hao's eyes, and he said with determination: "I predict that Li Shimin will set up an ambush on the way back."
"What?"
Those princes who didn't know the reason were shocked when they heard this.
They were not stupid masters. After thinking about it carefully, they noticed something fishy. They were suddenly startled and broke into a cold sweat. They couldn't help but feel happy in their hearts.
"It's such an obvious strategy to lure the enemy, but someone actually jumped into it. It's really ridiculous."
Qin Hao looked at Yuan Shu and said, the charm of which is self-evident, but Yuan Shu's face had turned pale at this time.
The 10,000 cavalry in pursuit this time were treasures that Yuan Shu built by selling iron and steel. He still expected these 10,000 cavalry to help him unify the Central Plains. If they were all lost at Hulao Pass, the losses would be huge.
“Alliance Leader, I know I was wrong. Please be magnanimous and don’t argue with me. Those 10,000 cavalry are also an important fighting force of the coalition. Please send troops to rescue.”
Yuan Shu decisively surrendered to Qin Hao, hoping to get Qin Hao's help.
Although he lost his job by bowing to Qin Hao, it was related to Yuan Shu's wealth after all. If he could get back 10,000 cavalry by surrendering, Yuan Shu thought it was still a good deal.
Qin Hao sneered in his heart. Just when he was about to speak, Zhao Kuangyin on the side said to Yuan Shu: "My lord, Brother She has a calm personality and is familiar with the art of war. It is impossible to deceive him in an ordinary ambush."
Yuan Shu also reacted at this time. Zhao She was one of the most capable generals under his command. In the Central Plains War, he did not show weakness against the wise general Xu Shiji of the Ming Army. How could he easily fall into Li Shimin's ambush?
"Report...to the leader of the alliance, General Zhao She saw through Li Shimin's ambush plan after leading his army in pursuit for thirty miles. General Zhao She did not enter the ambush circle, but led his army to turn back. After the ambush retreated, he led his army to fight back. Defeat Li Shimin's troops."
Won? Zhao She actually defeated Li Shimin? But Yuan Shu was not too happy.
Just now, Yuan Shu was shamelessly begging Qin Hao, but now his subordinates are trying to win the battle. This actually shows that Yuan Shu does not understand and distrust his subordinates' abilities.
Yuan Shu felt as if God was joking with him. This time he was really embarrassed. Fortunately, the cavalry was saved and made its first contribution since the war began.
Although the princes did not like Yuan Shu's style, they had won the battle after all, so they still wanted to congratulate him even to save face. The congratulations from some princes also made Yuan Shu's face look much better.
Seeing this, Qin Hao asked the spies: "After Zhao She turned back and defeated the Liang army, did he return victorious, or did he expand the results and continue the pursuit?"
“General Zhao She continues to pursue Li Shimin.”
“It’s bad, Zhao She fell into the trap.” Qin Hao sighed.
Yuan Shu's heart suddenly thumped, and he asked with a forced smile: "Leader, what's wrong?"
Qin Hao glanced at Yuan Shu and said calmly: "Li Shimin is good at using strategies, so how can he use ordinary ambush tactics?" Qin Hao's eyes were full of wisdom and he said confidently: "Based on my understanding of Li Shimin, this The ambush troops are probably just bait, just to lure Zhao She into the trap, but his real killer move is behind him."
Zhao Kuangyin also frowned rarely when he heard this, and Yuan Shu was even more excited when he saw this. He forced a smile and said: "It's not so mysterious, is it?"
“report…”
As soon as Yuan Shu finished speaking, another spy rushed into the camp.
"For the information to the leader of the alliance, after General Zhao She pursued for ten miles, he was ambushed by Li Shimin and was surrounded. The army suffered heavy casualties."
For a moment, Yuan Shu felt like the world was spinning. If Yuan Shao on the side hadn't supported him in time, he might have been almost unable to stand.
“Alliance Leader, I, Yuan Gongluo, thought that I was following your lead, and asked the Ally Leader to save my ten thousand cavalry.”
Yuan Shu's face was full of pleading, while Qin Hao raised his hand and said calmly: "Don't worry, you also have some personal grudges against me as the leader of the alliance. Although you have caused me a lot of trouble, you are still a member of our alliance. Member, as the leader of the alliance, I will naturally not ignore it.
Early when Zhao She left camp to pursue, I had ordered three generals, Li Cunxiao, Ran Min and Zhao Yun, to lead three thousand fine cavalry to respond. If Zhao She was ambushed, he would be rescued immediately. If Zhao She was not ambushed, he would be protected secretly. "
Seeing that Qin Hao was so considerate, Yuan Shu opened his mouth to say something, but in the end it turned into a weak sigh, and he cupped his hands and said: "The leader of Qin Hao is righteous, I, Yuan Shu, am convinced."
Seeing this, Qin Hao nodded with satisfaction.
Since the day Qin Hao became the leader of the alliance, Yuan Shu has been the biggest thorn in the alliance, and he has always opposed him as the leader of the alliance.
Whether Yuan Shu is truly convinced or not, he will definitely not dare to disobey Qin Hao after this incident, and the alliance against Dong will become more united.
Yuan Shu was dissatisfied with Qin Hao's opposition at every turn, which was also seen by other princes. However, Qin Hao not only did not care about it but considered it. This behavior of repaying evil with kindness also won the admiration of everyone, which invisibly strengthened Qin Hao's prestige. It has improved a lot.
Cao Cao seemed to suddenly remember something. After thinking seriously for a while, he stood up and said: "Alliance leader, the ambush behind Li Shimin's ambush has come out. If our army sends cavalry to attack at this time, even if it cannot capture Li Shimin alive, it will definitely be a big enemy." Defeat the Liang army once."
Qin Hao smiled indifferently and asked: "Caozhou Mu, how do you know that Li Shimin has no other options? Why can't there be a third wave of ambush after this second wave of ambush? You must know that Li Shimin has no shortage of troops."
Cao Cao was speechless when asked by Qin Hao. A double ambush was unheard of, but Li Shimin just used it. So it seems that there is nothing unreasonable about a series of ambush?
Seeing Cao Cao's thoughtful look, Qin Hao continued: "The reason why I ordered an immediate retreat after receiving the call, instead of taking advantage of the situation to defeat the Liang army, is to prevent Li Shimin from making other subsequent moves.
Li Shimin has led the army without a single defeat so far, and his military talent is rare in the world. Before Li Shimin's intentions are fully understood, the leader of the alliance thinks it is better to be cautious. "
After being reminded by Qin Hao, all the princes finally came to their senses. It turned out that apart from Qin Hao, Li Shimin had also never been defeated. It was just that Qin Hao's performance was too brilliant. With Qin Hao in front of him, Li Shimin became less conspicuous. .
Qin Hao and Li Shimin have never been defeated, but this time they became the commanders of the two armies respectively. It can be seen that one person's undefeated legend will be broken.
(End of this chapter)