"Through the attack on the Xiongnu in the north, the civil officials lost their voice. Then, using Wang Jian and Sima Jin as cover, they gained initial control of the military power of Lantian.”
Wang He, who was about the same age as his old partner Baiqi and had a lot of experience, also understood the process. However, the way he looked at King was completely different.
As long as he had initial control over Lantian's military power, there would be a second time, and it wouldn't be too far away from Bashang and Hangu Pass.
"At that time, the King who firmly controls Great Qin's military power will have the highest prestige of any ruler in history.”
At this moment, Meng Ao was very glad that he had made the decision not to remain neutral.
"The late king has really found an heir who is well-hidden and can win in one strike!”
Gan Luo's father, Gan He, who had not yet been born, had more or less guessed the reason why the late king had personally appointed him in front of the civil and military officials.
"Retreat, Wang Jian and Sima Jin stay behind.”
Ying Rui had gained initial control of the military power of Lantian, which was also the indirect command.
"Yes, Your Majesty."
Since things had already come to this, the civil officials, who were unable to salvage the situation, could only go down to court with the generals and take a look at Wang Jian and the other two who had stayed behind.
After all, they were the Commander-in-Chief and Deputy Commander-in-Chief of the Northern Army. They really couldn't control what the King wanted to say.
"After forming the sixty thousand mixed infantry and cavalry army, remember to bring the same amount of bows and crossbows.”
Ying Rui didn't leave the throne above the feather steps. He was still sitting and began to give instructions before leaving.
According to the Black Ice Platform-South, which was only loyal to the emperor, in order to take down the Hetao region in one fell swoop, the Xiongnu increased their troops from the original 100,000 to 150,000, and almost sent out the cavalry as the main force.
"Your Majesty, did you mean to wipe out all the Xiongnu elites that came south?”
The same amount meant 30,000 bows and 30,000 crossbows. Wang Jian thought of two words.
"It's good that they're all wiped out. Once the Xiongnu lose their elite cavalry, they'll be unable to protect themselves in the end and won't be able to go south for a short period of time.”
Listening to Wang Jian and King's conversation, Sima Jin did not feel the slightest bit of revulsion. Instead, he was eager to give it a try.
In his early years, he had followed Old General Bai and fought many annihilation battles. Wouldn't it be better to use it on the Xiongnu?
"That's right. If they dare to offend Great Qin's borders, then none of them will want to escape.”
Ying Rui nodded lightly and said bluntly," Setting an example is to wipe out the other party's effective strength."
Wang Jian was more cautious and belonged to the type of person who fought steadily. Step by step, he compressed the living space of the Xiongnu elites.
And appointing Sima Jin as the deputy commander was mainly because he had participated in the war of annihilation, so he wouldn't be soft-hearted when he attacked.
"Your Majesty, we will not let a Xiongnu escape.”
His calm words contained an extremely dense killing intent. Wang Jian and Sima Jin could not help but feel a chill in their hearts. The king was almost as ruthless as the previous king.
"You will lead the army to the east from the official road and set up a battle formation on the Houtao Plain. Relying on the western section of the Great Wall of Jiuyuan Prefecture, you will gradually reduce the living space of the Xiongnu cavalry.”
This was a strategy that he had discussed with his trusted subordinate. Ying Rui did not stop and slowly said.
What he meant was to give the two of them a general direction. They would have the right to decide what to do in the future.
"Your Majesty is right. Jiuyuan County is the only way to the south, and the Xiongnu will definitely seize the first place.”
The military situation on the battlefield changed rapidly. If they were given a general direction of battle, it would still be acceptable. Wang Jian and Sima Jin were relieved.
"It's just that, Your Majesty, we still lack a strong force to cut off their retreat.”
In order to achieve the strategic goal of complete annihilation, they still needed the cooperation of the second army. Sima Jin, who had rich experience in annihilation battles, immediately noticed the problem he was facing.
"I have already ordered thirty thousand palace guards to set off and travel day and night to the Hetao region. They are guarding the only path that the Xiongnu must pass through, which is the valley on the west side of Yin Mountain.”
Ying Rui understood that his subjects were considering the overall situation and that it was a normal military issue. He naturally wouldn't blame them. On the contrary, he felt more at ease.
The original plan was to let the palace guards deal with the Xiongnu cavalry, but the other party had increased their troops by 150,000. How could he not agree to such an obvious wish to die?
"Thirty thousand palace guards?"
"Could it be that the king had previously sensed that the Xiongnu might go south and made military precautions in advance? He did not expect that it would come true in the end?”
Wang Jian and Sima Jin exchanged glances. They could see the strangeness on each other's faces. If this was really the case, King was truly too terrifying.
"30,000 Imperial Guards, 60,000 infantry and cavalry. The Xiongnu elites heading south are probably the main force of the cavalry, and there should be around 150,000 of them.”
Wang Jian had accurately stated the number of Xiongnu's main forces through the lineup. It had to be said that he was worthy of the title of the Four Great Generals of the Warring States Period.
"Before the Xiongnu went south, they sent more troops. They sent out 150,000 elite soldiers, led by Naman.”
Thanks to the Black Ice Platform South Branch that he had recently taken control of, Ying Rui had received more information than before. The information he knew had also increased. Otherwise, he wouldn't have been able to accurately grasp the Xiongnu's movements.
"In order to seize the Hetao region, the Xiongnu are really willing to pay a huge price.”
After receiving the King's affirmation, Wang Jian and Sima Jin could not help but feel a lingering fear in their hearts. The Xiongnu were truly crazy, and it was fortunate that Great Qin had made preparations beforehand.
One had to know that there were 150,000 elite soldiers. They were not ordinary cavalry, but the main force of the Xiongnu.
It could be said that as long as 150,000 elites were wiped out in one fell swoop, the entire Xiongnu would collapse.
" The Xiongnu in history were indeed crazy. However, they were all buried in the Hetao area…"
Ying Rui, who had transmigrated from the modern world, was well aware of all this.
According to the original historical trajectory, the Xiongnu had sent their main forces to the south and took advantage of the internal instability of Great Qin to take down the Hetao region for more than ten years.
During these ten years, the royal power was at a stage of decline. After that, when it became stronger, it recovered its original homeland from the Xiongnu.
"Your Majesty, how should we contact the palace guards?”
The tacit understanding between both parties was related to the success or failure of the battle of annihilation. Wang Jian and Xiao Yan, who had recovered, asked for instructions.
"The full-scale slaughter in Jiuyuan County is a sign that the palace guards have cut off the Xiongnu's escape route.”
The distance between the two armies was quite far, so it was impossible for them to send scouts to pass on the message. Ying Rui had already come up with a corresponding countermeasure.
"Your Majesty, we will annihilate the Xiongnu in Jiuyuan Prefecture!”
King's instructions were almost perfect. Other than sighing, Wang Jian and Sima Jin could only reply.
"Go, gather the army and head north to Jiuyuan County.”
Seeing that it was about time, Ying Rui walked down from the throne and looked at the horizon outside the hall.
The preparations for attacking the Xiongnu in the north had come to an end. Next, it was time to deal with that Third Uncle Ying Hui.
"Alright, we will take our leave."
First, they saluted, and the two of them maintained their posture of retreating for a few seconds to show their respect for the emperor. Then, they turned around and left Weiyang Hall.
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