After Spring and Autumn

Chapter 369 Training Subordinates
Sure enough, as Meng Di expected, upon hearing the news that Zheng State and Jin State sent troops to Chen County, many people's attitudes changed because of this. Under such circumstances, the Han State's army remained as usual.

He didn't interfere violently, which calmed the hearts of the people, and Mengdi didn't do anything. He asked people to dig a lot of traps in the key areas outside the presentation.

The method he used was not too big, but a kind of deep pit. After the horse's hooves went in, they couldn't get out at all. Because the pit was small, the horse's hooves could be solid instead, and it had no effect at all. This was a necessary defensive method.

Dealing with cavalry is naturally miraculous. A large area was dug densely, leaving only one side for combat. Such a person can also reduce the number of troops invested in defense. At the same time, it is necessary to build refusal horses.

This thing appeared very early. I heard that it existed in the Xia, Shang and Zhou dynasties. However, the Juma at that time was relatively simple. With cavalry, if the riding skills are better, you can even pass over the Juma. .

So Mengdi asked people to sharpen the wooden thorns on the Juma and make them longer. He didn't intend to defend Chen County to the death, but just wanted to stick here for a while, at least not retreating in defeat.

After making these preparations and waiting, the armies of Zheng Guo and Jin Guo came, and Chen He took people to look at the surrounding terrain and mountains. Meng Di also deliberately wanted to train Chen He.

Now whether it is Ji Ran or Sun Wu, they are all a little too old, so they need some later generals to support the situation and prepare for the future. Now he is more optimistic about Chen He, Liu Xiatuo, Bo Ren, Yu Rang, And the old brothers from before.

But among them, only Chen He can be used as a handsome talent, so Meng Di also has high hopes for him.

After Chen He rushed back, he got off his horse and stood in front of Meng Di with a look of helplessness on his face.

"The nearby mountainous terrain is not too favorable. It seems that this time we are going to fight the Jin people head-on. My lord, my suggestion is to let the infantry defend the city, and then let the cavalry fight. Only in this way can they prevent them from attacking with all their strength. city."

This is obviously a strategy of attacking instead of defending. After hearing this, Meng Di nodded in agreement, and then he asked.

"Then what strategy do you have in mind to defeat the enemy now? This Zhao Jianzi is also a man who knows soldiers, and is not an easy opponent. This time I am going to let you lead the cavalry to fight. I wonder if you have confidence?"

After Chen He heard this, his face was obviously stunned. You must know that until now, the general cavalry operations were commanded by Meng Di himself. He did not expect that this time he would hand over the command to himself. His face There was excitement on his face.

However, out of caution, Chen He still thought about it seriously, and then he spoke slowly.

"If this is the case, then I will lead the cavalry to set off now and harass immediately, so that the armies of Jin and Zheng cannot march at full strength. At the same time, I will have a brief contact with the cavalry of Jin to see how powerful the opponent is. "

"Only by understanding the strengths and weaknesses of the opponent's cavalry, can we make more targeted attacks. But in this way, there are only [-] infantry left in Chen County, and it may be difficult to resist the army."

And Meng Di showed a confident look on his face, he smiled slightly and said directly.

"Know yourself and the enemy and you can fight a hundred battles. After you lead the cavalry, remember one thing. We are not trying to defeat them, but to delay as much as possible. Qi State has already planned to attack Yan State."

"Under such circumstances, if the Jin army is dragged here by us, Tian Xizi will definitely seize this opportunity. At that time, Zhao Jianzi must be very anxious. The longer the stalemate between the two sides, the more people we can gain. .”

Hearing this, Chen He nodded heavily, expressing that he knew it, and at the same time showed a cautious look on his face. Although he had learned the art of war with Ji Ran and Sun Wu, it was the first time he actually led troops in battle.

And from the very beginning, he was facing a heavyweight player like Zhao Yang, so he felt a lot of pressure, but Chen He didn't have the slightest intention of fighting in his heart, he was just thinking about how to get the most etiquette next.

At this time, Meng Di was not completely relieved, after thinking about it, he turned his head and said to Emperor Shi beside him.

"You will follow General Chen to fight this time, and you must obey the orders when the time comes, and you have also fought with me many times, and you have rich experience. I hope that after you send troops this time, you can return in triumph."

When Shi Huang heard this, he clasped his fists heavily, and after Chen and the two left, Yu Rang was somewhat worried and said.

"My lord, although Mr. Chen has been studying the art of war for a long time, this is the first time he is facing an enemy in battle, and he is facing Zhao Jianzi. If we fail, our situation will probably become even worse."

And Meng Di took a deep breath, and after thinking about it for a while, he said slowly.

"Chen He has a cautious temperament, and I have observed him for a while, and it is time to take a look at his performance. If he can succeed this time, then our country of Han will have another handsome talent."

"Now that Mr. Ji and Mr. Sun are over half a hundred years old, if necessary, I will not let them lead troops to fight. We cannot afford such a loss, so we need to train more generals, but there are generals but no commanders." It's not okay either."

"Now we have no shortage of generals, but we don't have any young handsome talents who can coordinate the overall situation and respond in a timely manner, and now our Han country has developed, as long as we can force the Jin army back this time."

"In a short period of time, there should be no more wars in our country of Han. If there is a large-scale war in the future and there is no commander in command, our shortcomings will be very obvious, and our country of Han has no natural dangers to resist. "

"That's why I have always been the leader of the army to fight outside. The main reason is that I am a little worried. If you have time, you should also learn more about the art of war. Only in this way can you be on your own in the future."

Yu Rang naturally felt Meng Di's expectations for him, but then said with a look of shame on his face.

"My lord's great love, I am deeply admired by my subordinates. I will definitely redouble my efforts when I go back. I hope to achieve the step my lord expects. I will expand the territory for the main attack, and let my country of Han rule the world. This life is not in vain."

(End of this chapter)