Chapter 828 The wind rises and the clouds fly (Part 2)
Chapter 826: The strong wind rises and the clouds fly (Part 2)
If only 50,000 cavalry were dispatched, it would be absolutely impossible to completely annihilate the remaining 200,000 to 300,000 Kwantung Alliance after the fire attack.
Li Shimin knew this in his heart, but he decided to do this because he was not sure whether what was waiting for him ahead was a big victory or a trap.
If it is really a trap, if all the troops are out, it will be equivalent to handing over Hulao Pass to the enemy.
If only cavalry is dispatched to fight, even if there is a trap in the front, as long as the reaction speed is fast enough, with the impact and mobility of the cavalry, even if it is mid-shot, it can still be attacked.
I have to say that Li Shimin was really thoughtful and had already concluded the situation after the defeat before the war began.
The upcoming battle is completely a chance to defeat the Kanto Alliance Army with tens of thousands of cavalry.
Although you cannot completely wipe out the Kanto Alliance after winning, the outcome of this battle has been decided.
Even if they lose, the Liang army will only lose tens of thousands of cavalry. As long as Hulao Pass is not lost, it can still compete with the Kanto Alliance.
Li Shimin resisted the temptation to wipe out the Kanto Alliance Army and arranged all the avoidable backup for the slightest uneasiness in his heart, but the generals of the Liang army did not understand Li Shimin''s approach.
In the eyes of the generals in Liangzhou, there is no risk in fighting. Now that we can wipe out the enemy completely, why not seize this opportunity with all our might?
As for whether this was Qin Hao''s design, it seemed impossible in their opinion. After all, as long as the fire was together, the coalition would be over. No matter how smart Qin Hao was, he could not put out the fire, so why not have the entire army sent out to do its best?
Qin Hao made such a big mistake. If he didn''t catch it, wouldn''t it be a waste of talent?
Li Shimin''s conservative military dispatch made the generals in Liangzhou very anxious and all stood up to persuade Li Shimin.
So many generals chattered and kept talking, which made Li Shimin feel overwhelmed and almost convinced him. Fortunately, Li Shimin was determined and kept telling himself in his heart that Qin Hao was definitely not such a short answer, so he was not misled by the generals.
Seeing that Li Shimin was unmoved, the generals in Liangzhou became more anxious and their tone of persuasion became more urgent. Finally, Li Shimin couldn''t bear it anymore.
“Enough.”
Li Shimin angrily took a photo of the case and shouted, "Shut up for me."
Seeing that Li Shimin was angry, the generals did not dare to say anything more, and all lowered their heads and retreated.
Li Shimin glanced at everyone coldly and said in a cold voice: "Although the 50,000 cavalry is not enough to do their best, as long as this plan is successful, the coalition forces will no longer pose a threat. At that time, we will concentrate our superior forces and then wipe out the enemy.
Hulao Pass is the gateway of Luoyang and is also the lifeblood of our army. No mistakes are allowed. The victory or defeat of our army is still unknown, so how can we take risks with the lifeblood?
You don’t have to persuade me. I have decided to send out 50,000 cavalry in this battle, which is enough. ”
Li Shimin made a strong and direct decision, but no one dared to refute it. After all, Li Shimin is the biggest among Dong Zhuo in the Liang army, and no one can object to the decision he has made.
Besides, although Li Shimin''s decision was conservative, it was indeed the safest method. The only thing he was sure was that he had not done his best. However, the comparison of strength between the two sides after the war would be completely reversed, and it would be only a matter of time before he wiped out the coalition.
Seeing the five people opposed, Li Shimin also felt relieved and ordered in a deep voice: "Yuwen Chengdu, Lu Bu, Houyi, Jia Fu, Wu Yunzhao, Shi Wansui, Xin Wenli, Yu Juluo, Zhang Xutuo, Yin Kaishan."
After hearing this, the ten generals stood up together, clasped their fists and replied, "The last general is here."
"Tonight, you will lead 5,000 cavalry each, prepare enough sulfur saltpeter and other fire-induced objects, wrap your horse''s hooves in cotton cloth, and quietly approach the ten camps in the west of the coalition forces to implement a fire attack plan." "Promise." The generals shouted in unison.
Li Shimin was still a little worried and continued to remind him: "Remember, no matter whether the fire attack plan is successful, after all the fire-induced objects are digging into the coalition camp, you will definitely come to meet with me. Never fight in love. Have you heard it clearly?"
"No." The ten generals shouted again, but a strange color flashed in Lu Bu and Houyi''s eyes at the same time.
Li Shimin was so cautious that he unexpectedly. The current situation is already so obvious. Is it necessary to be so cautious? However, Qin Hao actually made such a low-level mistake, which was really beyond their expectations.
Lu Bu and Houyi looked at each other, their eyes full of deep colors, and then left with everyone.
The bright moon was in the sky, and the west wind blew violently. It was a night when the moon was dark and windy, but the gate of Hulao Pass suddenly opened.
Groups of cavalry surged out of Hulao Pass, and there was no end to see.
After the cavalry left the city, they divided into ten teams and quietly touched the Kanto Allied Forces camp.
Most of the secret sentries arranged by the coalition forces along the way were shot and killed by Liang army cavalry, and only a small number of them fled back to report.
Fifty thousand cavalrymen came out of the pass, no matter how careful they were, they would definitely not be able to hide the coalition forces, and it would be even more impossible to kill all the enemy''s secret sentries. After all, who knows how many secret sentries the other party has arranged?
50,000 cavalry will inevitably be exposed this time, as long as the coalition forces can touch the surroundings of their camp before they react.
Therefore, the Liang army cavalry not only did not change direction, but instead raised the torch to speed up and rushed towards the coalition camp, as if ten fire dragons were wandering in the black sea.
Li Shimin also took action personally this time. After all, after the fire attack, he had to command 50,000 cavalry to defeat the remaining Kanto coalition forces in one fell swoop, and he was reluctant to give up this great contribution to others.
"Have the Kanto Alliance began to mobilize?"
Li Shimin, who was riding a horse, asked the spy who had just arrived, and this was the news he cared most at this time.
"Report to the general, the troops in the Kanto Alliance military camp have begun to be mobilized, but there is no sign of leaving the camp on a large scale. Instead, they act like they are strictly guarding the camp gate."
Li Shimin frowned and whispered to himself: "It''s impossible for Qin Hao to discover it yet. Is Qin Hao trying to use my hand to weaken the princes in the world? It shouldn''t be. What''s the benefit to him?"
There are too many unsolved mysteries, which makes Li Shimin very uneasy, but at this point he can''t take back the order.
Even though he knew that there was a deep abyss ahead, Li Shimin still wanted to go and try the depth in person. He wanted to see how Qin Hao broke the deadlock. Even if he lost, he would have to be convinced.
Li Shimin has already thought about it. If he really loses this time, he will just take it as a lesson to let him know Qin Hao again. However, this lesson may cost tens of thousands of cavalry casualties, which is so expensive that it is a bit difficult for him to bear.
(This chapter ends)