“Exactly,” Zhao Muyun said. “Moreover, Zhao Guang is at odds with the Feng Army, which is exactly our opportunity.”
He looked at his generals and asked, "Gentlemen, which of these three enemy forces should we attack first?"
A captain exclaimed, "Of course it's Li Hu! That bastard killed countless of my brothers at Longmen Pass, it's time for revenge!"
Xiao Cheyun shook his head: "Although Li Hu has retreated, he still has 80,000 troops and is eager to return to the capital. They will travel day and night. Our army is not strong enough, and it would be unwise to confront them head-on."
"What about the Imperial Guards that came from the capital?" Yang Chao asked. "The capital is Li Jingang's stronghold, and the garrison must be elite. Moreover, the commander is most likely Ma Zongliang, so it won't be easy to defeat them."
“So,” Zhao Muyun said slowly, “we should attack Jingxiang Road first, and then attack that Southern Yue army.”
The generals were puzzled.
“The Southern Yue army only numbers five thousand, and they are at odds with the Fengtian Army,” Zhao Muyun analyzed. “If we launch a sudden attack and quickly defeat them, there will be three advantages.”
"First, the Jingxiang Road troops were defeated, and the threat to the southern route was eliminated."
"Secondly, with the defeat of the Southern Yue army, Zhao Mu will surely be disappointed with Li Jingang and may even withdraw his troops. With Lingnan in chaos, Li Jingang will lose another source of reinforcements."
“Third,” Zhao Muyun’s eyes flashed with a cold light, “if we fight the Southern Yue troops, the Imperial Guards of the capital may not come to our aid with all their might. They would be happy to see this foreign ‘barbarian army’ suffer.”
The generals then realized what was going on.
"The General's plans are flawless!" Yang Chao exclaimed in sincere admiration.
Zhao Muyun waved his hand: "No matter how good the plan is, it must be executed properly. Xiao Cheyun!"
"Your subordinate is here!" Xiao Cheyun stepped forward.
"You will lead three thousand light cavalry south ahead and set up an ambush in the Lushan area. Yang Chao will lead fifteen hundred men to meet you at the southern entrance of Funiu Mountain. Zhang Tao, you are familiar with the geography of Henan, so you will serve as our guide."
"yes!"
"Remember, this battle must be swift and ruthless. A rout is sufficient; complete annihilation is unnecessary. However, some defeated soldiers should be released so that they take their fear back with them."
"clear!"
"The rest of you generals! Follow me to defend the city, raise more banners, deploy more decoy troops, and create the illusion that the main army is still in the city."
"yes!"
Zhao Muyun walked into the courtyard and looked south.
The winter snow is gradually melting, and spring is not far away.
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