"Huhe…"
Li Cunxiao and Fang Xuanling were both excited by the domineering aura, and their breathing became heavier.
"Everyone, do you think we should take Qinghe County first and give our army another barrier, or deal with Dou Jiande first?”
Lin Changye retracted his imposing manner and asked Fang Xuanling and the other man.
Judging from the situation, the two nearby forces were a threat to them.
"Zhou Hou, this subordinate thinks that it is not wise to attack Qinghe County.”
Li Cunxiao muttered.
"What do you mean by Cunxiao?"
Lin Changye raised his eyebrows and asked.
"Although Qinghe County is weaker than us, they have a powerful Sui army behind them. Keeping them can act as a barrier.”
Then, Li Cunxiao voiced out his thoughts.
If they fought with Qinghe County, they would have to dispatch a certain number of troops to resist the Sui army even if they obtained a dangerous place.
This way, they would indeed be able to protect Pingyuan County, but they would be able to disperse their forces.
"It would be better to attack Dou Jiande. After the threat here is removed, our army will have the energy to deal with the Sui army after Qinghe County.”
Li Cunxiao continued to suggest.
"That's right."
Lin Changye nodded.
"General Li's analysis is very detailed, and it is in line with our current strategy.”
Fang Xuanling nodded in agreement. However, his eyes flickered.
"It seems that Xuan Ling has other ideas. Why don't you tell me now?”
Lin Changye caught this detail and turned his gaze to Fang Xuanling.
"I still can't hide it from Zhou Hou."
Fang Xuanling walked to the center with a smile.
"This subordinate has a way to kill two birds with one stone. We can deal with two sides at the same time, weakening one faction and attacking the other.”
Fang Xuanling stroked his beard and smiled mysteriously.
"Tell me."
When Lin Changye heard this, he became spirited.
Li Cunxiao also leaned forward slightly and leaned in to listen.
"First, we will follow General Li's instructions and attack Dou Jiande. However, our army needs to pretend to attack with great fanfare, giving people the illusion that we have mobilized all our forces.”
Fang Xuanling narrowed his eyes and said slowly.
"At this time, our army will give people the illusion that our rear is empty. This is a heaven-sent opportunity.”
Fang Xuanling continued.
"That's right. Qinghe County, which is being attacked by our army and the Sui army, will probably have some strange movements.”
Hearing this, Li Cunxiao quickly discovered the opportunity.
"Haha, it seems that General Li has already understood the reason.”
Fang Xuanling said with a smile.
"But Qinghe County isn't moved?”
Li Cunxiao frowned slightly. This was an extremely crucial point.
"They will definitely move. After all, their situation is quite serious.”
Lin Changye gave an extremely affirmative answer, deliberately reminding the capable and fierce general.
"Yes, their situation is more serious.”
Hearing this, Cunxiao immediately understood why the military counselor and Marquis Zhou were so certain. The situation in Qinghe County was a little awkward.
On the left, there was the powerful Sui army that was eyeing them covetously, and on the right, there was the Zhou army that had taken down two counties in a row. The pressure was not small.
If they took advantage of the time when the Zhou army attacked Dou Jiande, they would take advantage of the situation to go south to Zhou's territory. Not only would they have an additional path of retreat, they could also take the opportunity to attack the Zhou army from the back.
The Zhou army had just gone through a great battle, so they were definitely exhausted.
As long as they were careful, everything that the Zhou army obtained would only be for their benefit.
"If it were me, I would also be tempted.”
After thinking carefully, Li Cunxiao asked himself. He was indeed a little tempted.
"In the face of great benefits, he will definitely lead his army here.”
"They didn't expect that our army would leave some troops to ambush them halfway. Qinghe County itself is not strong, so they could easily take it down if they were ambushed.”
Fang Xuanling continued to stroke his beard.
"What a good plan to kill two birds with one stone."
Li Cunxiao couldn't help but praise.
This way, the main force could be used to deal with Dou Jiande, and the other force could be used to deal with Qinghe County.
When the war ended, Dou Jiande's forces would be taken down. Even if Qinghe County was not taken down, its strength would be greatly depleted. They could completely take it down in one go.
This was a completely beneficial strategy.
"Both threats will be resolved. Moreover, once Qinghe County is taken, we can attack or defend.”
Lin Changye narrowed his eyes slightly. When he faced the Sui army, the Zhou army, who basically had nothing to worry about, would not be restrained.
"Since that's the case, we'll use the military counselor's plan.”
Lin Changye said with a smile.
Li Cunxiao praised the brilliant plan. This plan was almost perfect, so he naturally had to use it.
"By the way, Cunxiao, how are the 10,000 recruits you are in charge of training?”
Lin Changye asked Li Cunxiao after confirming the plan.
"Marquis Zhou, after training and fighting on the battlefield, they can already be called a regular army.”
Li Cunxiao replied.
"Now, these ten thousand new recruits and the ten thousand surrendered soldiers from Bohai Prefecture will be organized into twenty thousand Flying Tiger Infantry.”
Lin Changye ordered.
"How many soldiers do we have now?”
Lin Changye continued to ask.
"Marquis Zhou, our army has 5000 Flying Tiger Cavalry, 20000 Flying Tiger Infantry, and 25000 new recruits.”
Li Cunxiao replied.
The Flying Tiger Cavalry was the trump card of the current army. Every time they suffered losses, they would undergo strict selection and training before being replenished.
With Li Cunxiao around, there was no need to worry about the number of trump card troops decreasing.
"Our military strength is still a little lacking."
Fang Xuanling sighed after hearing the report.
"The quality of an army is not in numbers. Since ancient times, there have been many people who defeated many with fewer troops.”
Zhangsun Wugou, who had been eavesdropping, suddenly spoke up at this moment.
"Moreover, the productivity of our two counties has not fully recovered. Our army can only focus on the essence.”
Zhangsun Wugou added.
"Mistress, you're right!"
After hearing this, Li Cunxiao and Fang Xuanling looked at Zhangsun Wugou in surprise.
To be able to say such a thing, and furthermore, she was a woman, it seemed that the mistress who followed Zhou Hou was not a simple person.
"Yes, it's not about quantity but quality. Our army should focus on creating elite soldiers. This way, we can also ease the pressure on the logistics and have terrifying combat strength.”
Fang Xuanling agreed.
Naturally, Li Cunxiao had personally trained the Flying Tiger Cavalry. There was no need to mention such a terrifying elite like him.
"Alright, since the strategy has been decided, it's time to mobilize the troops.”
Lin Changye's eyes narrowed slightly. His deep pupils made it impossible to see through his thoughts.
“………”
Li Cunxiao and Fang Xuanling didn't say anything. Everyone was waiting for Zhou Hou to deploy his troops.
"The main force to attack Dou Jiande will consist of three thousand Flying Tiger Cavalry and twenty thousand Flying Tiger Infantry.”
Lin Changye spoke slowly.
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