After Spring and Autumn

Chapter 196 Waiting for the Opportunity
Rejecting the suggestion from the defender of the common city to invite him to rest in the city, Meng Di led his people back directly. He also wanted to take this opportunity to fight Zhao Yang head-on and see who would win in the end.

At this time, the coalition of princes led by Zheng Guo had already fought against Zhao Yang for two rounds. sharp contrast.

Zi Yao felt a little bad in his heart, and said to Zi Ban worriedly.

"Why is Zhao Jianzi in front of him so conservative? Could it be that these soldiers under him are not the main force of the Jin army?"

At this time, Zi Xiang's face also showed a pensive look, and he was a little uncertain.

"It gives people an uneasy feeling, as if something is going to happen, we'd better be cautious now, and if we find that the situation is not good, then withdraw the troops in time."

"If the main force of the Jin army is not here, then they must have rushed to Luchuan. As long as the Qi army can take down Luchuan, we will not be too late to attack Baiquan after we get the news."

In the final analysis, it was because Zheng Guo didn't want to lose too much because of this battle, so he seemed so hesitant.

But at this moment, a military officer hurried in, saluted and reported.

"Report to my lord, I have received news that Jin's army has appeared in the Gongcheng area!"

The news caused the faces of both of them to change color at the same time, Zi Yao asked with some doubts in his heart.

"Where did this news come from? Did it come from Gongcheng?"

"This is the news that the Marquis of Han sent someone back. He has already led people to attack the city."

As soon as the military marquis said that Meng Di had sent the news, Zi Xiang's expression became a little strange.

"How did the Marquis of Han get this news? Could it be that he sent his military officer hundreds of miles away? Logically speaking, it should be the news from Gongcheng. No matter how you think about it, something is wrong."

At this time, Zi Yao frowned and thought for a while before speaking.

"Regardless of whether the news is true or not, we should be cautious now. If the news is true, then we must be prepared to retreat. Once Gongcheng is captured by the Jin army, our retreat will be taken by the Jin army." cut off."

This is the safest approach, and Zi Ban naturally did not question it. After making a decision, the army began to retreat, preparing to wait and see the situation.

At this time, Zhao Yang discovered the movement of Zheng Guo's coalition forces, and immediately realized that it was very likely that the Gongcheng side had been captured, so he immediately ordered the whole army to press forward and try to defeat the enemy with one effort.

At this moment, Yao and Ziban felt even worse. He fought a battle and returned in a big defeat. At this time, he finally received news from Gongcheng and Mengdi that the Jin army was going to attack the city. It has been defeated by Mengdi.

Although it was good news, the situation in front of them was very unfavorable to them. Now the two of them realized that Zhao Yang really had a good intention. He deliberately acted a little abnormally a while ago, just to stabilize the coalition forces of the princes.

If the Gongcheng is really captured this time, then the allied forces of the princes are likely to be flanked by others, and then there will be only one way to retreat. After thinking about this, Ziyao said to Ziban.

"If the main force of the Jin Kingdom appeared in Baiquan, it means that the battle in Luchuan is likely to be over. Otherwise, Zhao Jianzi would not dare to make such a risky move."

And Zi Ban sighed, his tone was very emotional and full of helplessness.

"It took more than half a year to send troops this time, but now we have ended up in this situation. Could it be that the state of Jin has not yet reached the point of decline? In this way, the situation of our state of Zheng will be even more difficult."

Although they were unwilling, they also knew that it was meaningless to continue fighting like this, so they could only retreat while fighting.

A dozen people appeared on a mountain in the distance, standing on the top of the mountain, looking at the scene of fighting below, the first person was Meng Di, because he could only see the big one from a distance, but even so, it can be seen that Zheng The national army is obviously out of support.

But Meng Di didn't plan to send troops yet, but asked Yu Rang with great interest.

"What do you think of Zhao Jianzi?"

After thinking for a while, Yu Rang weighed his words and said.

"Zhao Jianzi is very human. Although he is a little reckless in doing things, he is brave and resolute. He is a rare man who knows soldiers in Jin. After the death of Wei Situ, no one in Jin can compare with Zhao Jianzi. Therefore, when Fan Xianzi was alive , be wary of him."

"Even now, Zhizi is on guard against Zhao Jianzi, because Han, Zhao, and Wei are inseparable, and respect Zhao Jianzi. Under this situation, Zhao Jianzi has vaguely controlled the overall situation of Jin. "

"This time the three families of Han, Zhao and Wei are united, and Zhizi has to do his best to help Zhao Jianzi. If he can defeat the coalition of princes this time, he will definitely be able to control the real power of Jin in the future."

This kind of evaluation is already quite good, Meng Di nodded in agreement, looked at the battlefield below and said.

"Now Zhao Jianzi has brought most of his troops to Baiquan, which means that Qi's troops have already retreated. They have been planning for more than half a year, but they have not been attracted, just to win the final victory."

"Such an opponent is really worthy of respect. Shi Huang, you have also seen that the army under Zhao Jianzi can advance and retreat freely, and command well. Do you have the confidence to win when you meet such a man?"

After Shi Huang heard this, his face showed pride, and he said without the slightest hesitation.

"As long as the lord gives an order, I will definitely be able to find a way to open the situation."

This shows that he is not fully sure in his heart, Mengdi smiled on his face, and then he gave orders.

"Then go down immediately and lead [-] cavalry to make preparations in advance. If you find signs of defeat in Zheng's army, don't rush to attack, but wait until the distance between Jin's troops and horses is too large, and launch a surprise attack."

"Remember, it's not to fight hard, but to look for opportunities to disrupt their army formation! Only in this way can we create favorable conditions for the main force of our army. Sometimes war is a battle of tactics. Only by seizing all favorable conditions can we win. "

When Emperor Shi heard this, he held his fists in his arms and took the order, and at this moment Meng Di said to Yu Rang.

"If you feel that you can't bear to attack the Jin army, you don't have to participate in this battle. Don't have any scruples in your heart, just follow your heart."

(End of this chapter)