Chapter 1201: Force Zhang Yang to surrender
Chapter 1201: Forced surrender of Zhang Yang
Chapter 1199: Force Zhang Yang to surrender
On the north bank of the Yellow River, the Qin army camp.
After the Qin army crossed the Yellow River, they did not immediately launch an attack on the Allied Forces in the South. Instead, they chose dangerous places to set up camp, as if they were fighting steadily. But actually it is.
Qin Hao surrounded the sand table that had been made long ago and kept observing the troop deployment of Wang Mang's army. After a long time, he couldn't help but said calmly: "This Wang Mang is really prepared to fight to the death with my army based on the geographical advantage."
Bingzhou has many mountains and undulating mountains, making it easy to defend.
Wang Mang obviously guessed that Qin Hao was eager to support the Jin army, so he deployed layers of defense lines based on the geographical location, completely blocking all roads going north.
If the Qin army wants to pass through the south and enter the north or the Hetao, they must force their way through. Even if they can push through in the end, they will probably be severely damaged.
Bai Qi did not agree with his lord's words and couldn't help but retorted: "I'm afraid the net is broken before the fish is dead."
"No."
Liu Bowen suddenly spoke and said with a smile: "The fish should have died before the net was broken."
Bai Qi was stunned for a moment, then he laughed and said, "What the military advisor said is more appropriate."
“Where where.”
Bai Qi compared the Qin army to a fish but compared the coalition forces to a net. Although Wang Mang originally set up a net to wait for Qin Hao's arrival, the Qin army was obviously much stronger than the coalition forces based on the strength of both parties, so Bai Qi's words were Obviously it is not that accurate. Liu Bowen compared the Qin army to a net and the coalition forces to fish, but it was more appropriate.
“My lord, from the arrangement of the troops, we can see that Wang Mang is extremely determined to resist, but it does not mean that others are the same as Wang Mang.” Liu Bowen said with a smile.
A glint flashed in Qin Hao's eyes, and he asked in surprise: "What does the military advisor mean by starting from other princes to disintegrate the coalition?"
Liu Bowen nodded slightly and said with a smile: "My lord, the relationship between the Union Army and the Southern Alliance is not solid. They were forced to join forces only in the face of too much pressure from our army.
Although the alienation strategy implemented by our army before did not work, it does not mean that it has no effect.
The three princes Zhang Yang, Zhang Chao, and Wang Kuang are all extremely dissatisfied with Wang Mang. They have reliable information. All three of them have fired at Wang Mang more than once. If they work harder, they will definitely force the coalition to split. "
Hearing what Liu Bowen said, Qin Hao knew that he must have thought up a strategy, so he couldn't help but asked with a smile: "Does the military counselor have any strategies to teach me?"
"My lord, as long as these three princes know one thing, there is no chance of winning by raising troops to fight against our army, and if my lord can give them some compensation after the war, it may not be impossible to let one or two of these three princes come to the battle. defection."
Liu Bowen's eyes were full of wisdom, and he said confidently: "Among the three prefects, the prefect Zhang Yang has no ambitions. He only joined the coalition to protect himself.
Your lord can order a general and 20,000 light cavalry to leave the camp at night and march westward along the Yellow River, bypassing the rolling mountains, so that they can enter the territory of Shangjun before Wang Mang adjusts his troop deployment.
When he saw that our army had entered Shangjun and that the army was unable to return for reinforcements, Zhang Yang naturally knew that his territory was destined to be undefendable.
At this time, the lord only needs to send a lobbyist to clarify the interests to Zhang Yang. Zhang Yang will understand that if he continues to help Wang Mang fight against our army, he will have nothing in the end. Before our army captures Shangjun, only by surrendering to our army can we Guarantee the best interests. " Liu Bowen's plan was flawless, but Qin Hao couldn't help but frowned and said, "Military advisor, I heard that Zhang Yang is a very loyal person. Will he still be stubborn and help Wang Mang regardless of his own interests? "
Liu Bowen burst out laughing when he heard what he said, and said with determination: "Zhang Yang does value loyalty, but he doesn't have a deep personal relationship with Wang Mang. He can only publicize this after having quarreled with Wang Mang several times. It can be seen that Zhang Yang will never disregard himself for Wang Mang."
Qin Hao couldn't help but nodded. After all, although Zhang Yang was famous for his loyalty, he was only loyal to those with whom he had a close personal relationship, such as Lu Bu. Those who had a normal relationship with Wang Mang would not be treated like Lu Bu.
"Okay, in that case, let's act according to the military advisor's plan. Where are Huo Bing (Huo Qubing) and Jia Fu?"
“The end will be here.” The two generals stood up with excited faces.
“Huo Bing is now appointed as the chief general and Jia Fu as the deputy general. He will lead an army of 20,000 people to bypass the Yellow River and enter Shangjun.”
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Huo Qubing and Jia Fu accepted the order and left, while the other generals showed envy.
In just half a month, the lord has ordered Huo Qubing to perform important tasks several times. This is obviously a heavy use of Huo Qubing, which naturally makes the generals who are waiting for the opportunity to lead the army envious.
Qin Hao knew what the generals were thinking but did not reveal it, and continued to order: "Now our army will march in three ways. Bai Qi will lead 50,000 troops on the left, Xue Rengui will lead 30,000 on the middle, Su Dingfang will lead 30,000 on the right, and 10 will go on the right." Ten thousand troops marching at the same time must completely overwhelm the enemy with momentum. "
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In the past, Qin Hao usually arranged for Bai Qi to live in the center, but the reason for this arrangement this time was mainly because Zhang Yang's troops were placed on the left by Wang Mang, and Bai Qi, who had never been defeated so far, would crush Zhang Yang's psychology to the greatest extent. Line of defense.
The sudden action of the Qin army also frightened the coalition forces. The garrison guarding the major roads were all frightened. When they learned that the Qin army came in three groups, everyone breathed a sigh of relief. After all, the troops were scattered. This means that the combat power is reduced.
The Qin army marched in three directions, which not only attracted the attention of the coalition forces, but also greatly obscured Huo Qubing's marching route. When Wang Mang noticed that there was still a small force, Huo Qubing's 20,000 light cavalry had already entered the boundary of Shangjun.
Wang Mang saw that all the troops were cavalry and only had 20,000 people. Even if it affected the other three counties, it would be impossible to capture the three counties, so he ignored it and just asked the cities to defend themselves. This order was for Publicity is like a bolt from the blue.
Nearly three-fifths of the 150,000-strong Southern Alliance Army were new soldiers. No matter how many such troops there were, how could they be a match for the ever-victorious Qin Army?
Zhang Yang naturally knew this, so he had little confidence in Wang Mang to begin with.
Wang Mang told Zhang Yang and others in advance that the battle with Qin Hao was protracted, and the gains and losses of one city and one place were not the most important. Therefore, Zhang Yang and others were mentally prepared that the territory would fall, but it was one thing to be mentally prepared. Yes, it's another story.
When he learned that he was about to face Bai Qi, who had never been defeated, and a full 50,000 elite Qin army, Zhang Yang couldn't help but start to wander on the edge of timidity. After also learning that the Qin army had only entered Shangjun, Zhang Yang's psychological defense line Complete collapse.
At this moment, Qin Hao sent Lu Xiucai, who had the skill of "smart tongue", as a lobbyist to lobby Zhang Yang. His words were like a sharp sword that pierced Zhang Yang's fragile heart.
(End of this chapter)