Three Kingdoms: My Strategy Simulator

As soon as these words came out, the person with the most ugly expression was not Xian Yufu who was refuted, but Gongsun Zan.

Gongsun Zan had not told anyone before, but what he wanted in his heart was to concentrate his troops as much as possible and use his understanding of Youzhou's terrain to go around to the east of Yuyang City.

Then, when Wuhuan attacked Yuyang City and gained a stable foothold, he made a surprise attack on the rear of Wuhuan's cavalry.

However, under Li Ji's analysis, Gongsun Zan only felt that what he wanted to do was judged as useless, and he might even fall into Wuhuan's trap.

With his understanding of Wuhuan, Gongsun Zan almost subconsciously felt that Wuhuan would not think of setting such a trap. However, after Gongsun Zan, who had been on the battlefield for a long time, calmed down a little, his brows frowned more and more unconsciously.

If they miss a single hit, the Han army, which is a mixture of infantry and cavalry, will never be able to get rid of the Wuhuan cavalry in the plains.

Unless Gongsun Zan was determined to abandon all the infantry and break out with only the cavalry.

Otherwise, the one Li Ji judged to be gathered in the wild and annihilated is probably the only ending.

Li Ji glanced at Gongsun Zan, whose expression was changing, from the corner of his eyes. In fact, these words were spoken to Gongsun Zan secretly.

Li Ji had already guessed Gongsun Zan's plan, but Gongsun Zan was too staunch, which meant that he often did not listen to others' words lightly.

Therefore, Li Ji knew that Gongsun Zan should not do this, but he did not persuade Gongsun Zan explicitly or directly. Otherwise, Gongsun Zan might not accept it due to face, but it would probably arouse rebellious psychology and try to prove himself.

Obviously, this indirect reminder is easier for Gongsun Zan to accept, otherwise Gongsun Zan would have rebuked and refuted it immediately.

It's just that Xian Yufu obviously didn't know that the protagonist was not him. Instead, he felt that his proposal was criticized by Li Ji as useless. This made Xian Yufu, who was fully entrusted with military affairs under Liu Yu, feel that he had been slighted and retorted.

"This is what Mr. Zikun said about the need to break up Wuhuan's gathering momentum. But if we don't send troops to Yuyang City, can we just rely on a sharp tongue in Jicheng to say that Wuhuan can't retreat?"

After Xian Yufu said this, he laughed loudly.

Immediately, many generals who followed Xian Yufu's lead began to laugh.

For the confidants of Liu Yu's family, they had only heard that Liu Yu personally greeted him twice at the door, and asked Qi Zhou to take Li Ji to personally visit important places such as barracks, treasury, and granary. It certainly aroused the jealousy and dissatisfaction of many people!

Whether it was Liu Yu's courtesy or worries about having his military power taken away, Xian Yufu and others would subconsciously target an outsider like Li Ji.

As a mere county magistrate from a remote place in Yangzhou, the reputation spread among scholars would not be noticed by big bosses like Xian Yufu who have lived in the north for a long time.

That is to say, Li Ji assisted Liu Bei to defeat the Yellow Turban in Zhuo County, otherwise Xian Yufu and other generals would have been more naked.

Amidst the laughter full of ridicule and contempt, Li Ji still maintained his calm expression. He even took out a folding fan from his sleeves and slowly spread it out to fan himself. It was as if these laughters were nothing more than the gentle breeze blowing on my face.

Regarding this situation, Li Ji could only say that he had expected it.

When you become famous at a young age, you will naturally not be questioned.

What's more, Li Ji is still an outsider. If Xian Yufu and others don't have the slightest idea in their minds, Li Ji will feel that he has some aura that is impressive.

But Li Ji didn't show any anger at all. On the contrary, Liu Yu, who was sitting at the top, lowered his voice and slapped his palms heavily on the table, scolding him.

"Quiet! In the face of foreign enemies, Mr. Zikun is a great sage in the world. Even Lu Ziqian praised him. How do you compare to Lu Ziqian? Why are you laughing and mocking him?"

Immediately, Xian Yufu and others laughed almost for a moment. These words were obviously so serious that Xian Yufu and others were afraid to look directly at the rarely angry Liu Yu.

Li Ji slightly cupped his hands towards Liu Yu and said. "Liu Shijun, General Xianyu is just worried about the war and is dedicated to serving the public good."

"This is a military discussion. How can you abandon official business for selfish reasons? This will not be the case next time."

Liu Yu said in a deep voice, then slightly raised his hands towards Li Ji and said.

"Mr. Zikun is laughing. Please continue. How can we break Wuhuan's gathering momentum?"

"This matter...is not difficult!"

Li Ji said confidently first, then walked back to the map and pointed at Yuyang City.

"If we go to Yuyang City to block the fight against Wuhuan, we will attack the strong with the weak, and we may fall into the trap set by the thieves. Therefore, we might as well adopt the strategy of encircling Wei and rescuing Zhao. If we attack the enemy, we must rescue them, and we can disintegrate Wuhuan." The power to gather people without any scruples?”

Surround Wei and rescue Zhao?

Attacking the enemy must save you?

As soon as these words came out, many generals present felt that a new way of thinking had opened up.

Since most of the foreign tribes such as the Xiongnu, Xianbei, Xiqiang, and Wuhuan took the initiative to plunder, the Han Dynasty was basically on the defensive and counterattacked, which actually caused many generals to fall into an inertial mindset.

For a time, some generals started discussing with each other almost subconsciously.

"But, how to attack the place Wuhuan must save?"

"This is a good idea, but Wuhuan Mountain, the most valued sacred mountain by the Wuhuan people, is far away in the depths of the grassland. Who can imitate the champion and go deep into the grassland to attack Wuhuan Mountain directly?"

"Difficult, difficult, difficult."

……

"Why attack Wuhuan Mountain?" Li Ji's voice interrupted the generals' discussion and turned to ask.

"During the Jianwu period, a large number of Wuhuan people moved into Bing and Youzhou. Even the current King of Wuhuan, Qiu Liju, lives in Han territory."

"It is extremely hateful to live in Han soil, eat Han food, and be a subject of Han Dynasty, but to have a rebellious intention to attack Han City and plunder Han people."

"The invaders can go, but the Han army cannot go?"

"Since there is a rebellion in Wuhuan in the territory of Han Dynasty, we Han officials are responsible for putting down the rebellion. Why not send a cavalry from the north of Guangyang, then go around to the Wuhuan settlement in Yuyang County, and go all the way to Beiping and Liaoxi Sweep away."

"As a result, Wuhuan, who has sent troops from various tribes in Youzhou, will feel panic, and it is impossible to turn a blind eye to that cavalry and gather the crowd to save themselves!"

As Li Ji's calm yet elegant voice fell, Gongsun Zan almost subconsciously stood up and touched his palms and praised.

"Okay! If you attack the enemy, you must save it. Surround Wei and save Zhao!!"

"How can we just allow that Wuhuan traitor to plunder the Han people but treat us as if they are nothing? Such capricious barbarians should respond tooth for tooth and eye for eye. If he kills one of my Han people, I will kill five of them!"

However, when Liu Yu heard this, he looked hesitant and spoke.

"Wait a minute, Mr. Zikun, I'm afraid most of the Wuhuan settlements only have old and weak women and children left. If we kill the old and weak women and children, wouldn't it make me look as cruel as Wuhuan?"

"Furthermore, I am afraid that this method will anger Wuhuan, causing Wuhuan to form a bloody feud with the Han Dynasty, and also massacre the Han people in revenge."

Hearing this, Gongsun Zan retorted almost out of his mouth. "Pedant!! Is it possible to just allow Wuhuan to kill the Han people? Or does Liu Bo'an have another way?"

Upon seeing this, Xian Yufu and others immediately stood up and scolded Gongsun Zan for his rude behavior.

"Bold! Gongsun Zan."

"Do you want to commit the following crime?"

"Don't be rude in front of the Lord."

……

Although Gongsun Zan's confidants were a little less, they all stood up and sneered at Xian Yufu and others.

For a time, the atmosphere of this military discussion became tense, and both sides were at war with each other.

It's just that both Liu Yu and Gongsun Zan understand that there is a powerful enemy at the moment and there must be no civil strife.

Therefore, this tense situation only lasted a few breaths before being stopped by Liu Yu and Gongsun Zan respectively.

Then, Liu Yu ignored Gongsun Zan, a warrior, and turned to look at Li Ji and asked. "Mr. Zikun, is there no other way besides this?"

Li Ji cupped his hands and said.

"Liu Shijun, please forgive me for my lack of knowledge. I only thought of this feasible strategy for a while. And as long as this strategy is successful, based on Ji's estimation, at least 80,000 Wuhuan cavalry can be lured away to start the attack. The cavalry carried out a surprise attack and carried out the encirclement and suppression."

In a sense, this is undoubtedly a transformation of offense and defense.

Originally, the Wuhuan cavalry took full advantage of the terrain of the Youzhou Plain, but on the other hand, it was also impossible for the same number of Wuhuan cavalry to encircle and suppress the Han cavalry.

Furthermore, Li Ji used false and real tactics to confuse Wuhuan, and Li Ji used a "strategy simulator" to deduce and lure away nearly half of Wuhuan's cavalry.

This sentence undoubtedly completely moved Liu Yu.

Originally, cavalry was far less effective than infantry when defending the city. Therefore, if the deployment of Youzhou cavalry could attract nearly half of Wuhuan cavalry, it would undoubtedly reduce the pressure on Jicheng.

Even if Wuhuan, whose number was reduced by half, still came to attack Jicheng, with the gap in strength between the two sides significantly narrowing, it was not only impossible for Wuhuan to attack Jicheng.

Wuhuan even dared not divide his troops into two groups, one to suppress Jicheng, and the other to continue southward to raid and plunder, so as not to be divided and broken by the Han army.

Liu Yu combined the battle situation that Li Ji had analyzed for him before. Even if he was as conservative as him, he still had to admit that he was completely moved, and this plan could indeed perfectly solve the current crisis in Youzhou.

"Wait, my lord."

At this moment, Qi Zhou, who had been silent all this time, suddenly spoke up.

"Qi Zheng, do you have any insights?" Liu Yu asked.

"Exactly."

Qi Zhou first bowed and saluted Li Ji, and then said.

"The plan devised by Mr. Zikun can indeed greatly alleviate the current crisis in Youzhou, but the Wuhuan people who have settled in Han Dynasty for more than a hundred years have long been aware of the nearby terrain."

"Furthermore, if the Wuhuan cavalry uses 80,000 Wuhuan cavalry to encircle and suppress them as Mr. Zikun expected, the cavalry that went to attack... will be in danger!"

"Once that cavalry is eliminated, it will definitely return to Jicheng again, even with great anger, and the disaster will be even worse." (End of this chapter)