Chapter 2051: Taking retreat as advance (Part 1)
Chapter 2051: Retreating to advance (Part 1)
Chapter 2049: Retreating to Advance (Part 1)
“Zhang Yi, although I don’t know what you are planning, I don’t have much time left for you.” Xiang Yu said calmly.
Hearing this, Zhang Yi thought that Xiang Yu was trying to take him back to the Central Plains by force, so he quickly said: "Senior, you promised me that as long as things turn around, you would let me stay and continue..."
Before Zhang Yi finished speaking, he was directly interrupted by Xiang Yu.
“That’s not what I’m talking about.”
As he spoke, Xiang Yu took out a letter from his arms and handed it to Zhang Yi, saying: "The Qin army has formulated a strategy to deal with the Qing army, and it is estimated that they will launch a counterattack soon.
With the wisdom of Zhang Liang and Zhuge Liang, the Qin army's sophisticated equipment and brave soldiers, the chance of defeating the Qing army is as high as 70 to 80%.
If the Qin army defeated the Qing army and your plan has not succeeded, what's the point? "
Zhang Yi suddenly showed a solemn look. He knew that there were many wise men among the Qin army, and there must be more than one strategy to deal with the Qing army. And his plan was just one of many strategies. Even if it failed, there would be many others. alternative.
The King of Qin could not put his hope in Zhang Yi alone and wait for his plan to succeed. Now that Zhang Yi's plan has not succeeded, the Qin army will have to implement other plans against the Qing army.
Zhang Yi took a deep breath, and after dispelling the uneasiness in his heart, he took the letter and asked, "This is it?"
"I don't know, Qin Hao gave this to you." Xiang Yu said lightly.
Zhang Yi immediately opened the envelope and browsed it with a heavy heart, but a look of ecstasy appeared on his face as he looked at it.
Although Qin Hao did not wait for Zhang Yi's plan to succeed, Zhang Yi's plan had achieved considerable results. It would be a pity to give up now. In addition, he believed that Zhang Yi's strategy did not conflict with other plans.
Even if the Qin army defeated the Qing Dynasty this time, they might not be able to continue their march north to destroy the Qing Dynasty. Therefore, if Zhang Yi's plan succeeds, it will also be conducive to the stability of northern Xinjiang.
In addition, Qin Hao not only explained a lot of his own opinions in the letter, but also a lot of opinions given to Zhang Yi by Zhang Liang and Zhuge Liang.
Zhang Yi’s plan is huge and dangerous. If you make one wrong step, everything will be lost. However, one person is short of wisdom. If he combines the wisdom of others, he may be more perfect.
Therefore, Qin Hao specially summoned a group of counselors to help Zhang Yi improve his plan. Although it may not be used, it will at least give Zhang Yi some warning.
After reading the letter written by Qin Hao, Zhang Yi was very moved. He thought that he had been abandoned and could only fight alone. However, King Qin not only did not give up, but still gave him all kinds of support, which made him Zhang Yi is even more convinced that her choice of protagonist is correct.
Zhang Yi walked to the oil lamp and burned Qin Hao's letter. Then he turned to look at Xiang Yu and said confidently: "Senior, you are wrong again. No matter whether the Qin army defeats the Qing army or not, I have a plan." significance."
Xiang Yu was startled, looking at the high-spirited Zhang Yi, a little confused as to what Qin Hao had written, which actually made Zhang Yi cheer up so quickly.
“Then what are you going to do next?” Xiang Yu asked.
A strange look flashed in Zhang Yi's eyes, and he sneered: "I advise Aguda to retreat instead of advancing, and completely give up the military power in his hands, so that Nurhaci can eliminate his fear of him and seek opportunities to launch a coup."
"How is this possible? Aguda cannot completely give up his military power. Once he gives up, he will have no power to fight back."
Xiang Yu looked unbelieving, while Zhang Yi said: "It was indeed impossible before, but it is different now..."
The next day, Aguda came to apologize for his distrust of Zhang Yi with many gifts.
Zhang Yi ignored Aguda at first, acting like "I'm very angry and disappointed in you." However, after Aguda's repeated apologies, the stubborn Zhang Yi still forgave Aguda.
“Military advisor, you said before that it would be possible to replace Nurhachi only with the help of the Qin army?”
At this point, Aguda's expression became a little unnatural. Obviously, working with Qin Hao would make him feel grudge, but in order to fulfill his ambition, he still wanted to hear Zhang Yi's plan, so he asked: "I don't know. What kind of borrowing is it?”
Aguda called Zhang Yi ‘sir’ before, but now he calls him ‘strategist’. This shows that Zhang Yi’s previous scene has completely won Aguda’s trust.
“It’s not borrowing, it’s using it.” Zhang Yi said with a smile.
“Then how to use it?”
Zhang Yi did not answer directly, but instead asked: "May I ask your highness, what chance do you think the Qing Dynasty has in winning this battle between Qin and Qing Dynasty?"
Aguda pondered for a while and then replied: "Although the Qin army is powerful with guns, we, the Qing Dynasty, have the advantage in military strength, so the Qing Dynasty's certainty of victory should be 60-70%."
Zhang Yi decided that he could only fight with A Gu, and said thoughtfully: "Your Highness, please tell the truth."
A Guda twitched the corner of his mouth, remained silent for a while, and then said: "Maybe between five and five."
“Your Highness, as a famous general of the Qing Dynasty, cannot possibly see the current situation clearly. Please tell the truth.”
“Alas, I still can’t hide it from sir.”
Aguda sighed, then smiled bitterly and said: "We, the Qing Dynasty, were not prepared for this battle, but Qin Hao destroyed the Northern Han Dynasty too quickly. In order to prevent the Qin army from completely establishing a foothold in Youzhou, we, the Qing Dynasty, Only then did he have to fight hastily.
Although our army is large in number, the number of surrendered troops from the State of Chen is also quite large, and these troops are not the opponents of the Qin Army at all. Therefore, if we really want to count, the number of troops that can fight the Qin Army is not as large as the Qin Army.
Therefore, I am afraid that the Qing Dynasty only has a 40% chance of winning this battle, or even less, but this battle must be fought. "
Zhang Yi nodded and said: "We, the Qing Dynasty, were not fully prepared, but still rushed to fight because this battle had to be fought. Your Highness, the Qing Emperor naturally understood this.
The Qing Emperor knew that this battle was difficult to win, but he still wanted to fight Qin Hao because he had given up on winning. He just wanted to hold off the Qin army and wait for changes in the Central Plains.
But the Qing Emperor ignored one point. Even if he did not take the initiative and defended wholeheartedly, he might not be able to stop the Qin army. "
Aguda nodded in agreement and asked, "But what does this have to do with what we are talking about?"
“Of course there is a connection.”
Zhang Yi's eyes flashed coldly, and he sneered: "Your Highness, since we have won less and lost more, do you think that if Nurhachi and Huang Taiji and his son are killed in battle, is it possible for you to become the next Qing emperor?"
Hearing this, Aguda's pupils couldn't help but shrink suddenly. Now he finally understood what it meant to borrow the power of the Qin army.
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