No one expected that Pei Shaozhu's seemingly insignificant move would now become the key to breaking the deadlock.
The two newly appointed commanders both looked at Pei Shaozhu, who had spoken.
It's hard to imagine that at this moment, a Han Chinese is speaking eloquently and giving advice on the state of the nation in the central command tent of the Xiongnu.
Pei Shaozhu's face no longer showed the timid and submissive expression he had before.
Although Pei Shaozhu was nothing more than a traitor to the Han people.
However, given the current situation where the Xiongnu are suffering setbacks across the board, only his proposed strategy has yielded results.
His status within the army would inevitably rise rapidly.
Moreover, Yelü Junba also showed signs of considering him a confidant.
Prior to this, Pei Shaozhu had often been summoned to Yelü Junba's tent to discuss strategies with him.
Yelü Junba was not a stubborn Xiongnu man; on the contrary, he greatly admired the culture of the Central Plains.
Therefore, a scholar from the Central Plains was an absolute treasure to the Xiongnu.
Previously, I was unable to reuse my position due to my status.
Pei Shaozhu's strategy has now proven remarkably effective, even managing to turn the tide of the entire game.
Then, Yelü Junba would be able to appoint Pei Shaozhu in a natural way.
Pei Shaozhu's status in the army will naturally rise higher and higher, even surpassing those of the commanders of ten thousand.
However, despite this, the person who can ultimately make the decision in the central command tent is still the Left Wise King Yelü Junba, who sits in the main seat and has remained silent all along.
"If the route is changed to Qiubi City, how should Fuling City respond?"
Yelü Junba suddenly spoke up and asked Pei Shaozhu.
Yelü Junba had naturally known about Tuosi's capture of Qiubi City for some time.
The reason he didn't say it was naturally to help Pei Shaozhu improve his status among the Xiongnu and make him stand out more, so that it would be easier for him to improve Pei Shaozhu's status and position.
Yelü Junba had no need to worry about Pei Shaozhu's loyalty.
From the moment Pei Shaozhu chose to pledge allegiance to him, his escape route was completely cut off.
Therefore, Pei Shaozhu had no choice but to follow this path to the bitter end, where they would share both glory and ruin, as there was no other way to go.
Pei Shaozhu coughed lightly and then spoke.
"Fuling City is now like a chicken rib, tasteless to eat but a pity to throw away."
"Therefore, my suggestion to the Left Wise King is to divide his troops and block the city."
As soon as he finished speaking, everyone in the tent turned their attention to Pei Shaozhu.
Yelü Junba straightened up slightly and asked.
"Divide troops to blockade the city? What does this mean?"
Pei Shaozhu got up and walked to the sheepskin map inside the central command tent, and continued to talk eloquently.
"Qiubi City is only about 300 li away from here. A large cavalry force can reach it within a day at high speed."
"The silk scroll brought by General Tuosi shows that there are not many garrison troops in the cities of Liangzhou."
"As the saying goes, speed is of the essence in war, and speed is our greatest advantage."
"By using Qiubi City as a starting point, we can launch a surprise attack on the cities of Liangzhou."
"This is a division of forces."
Yelü Junba rested his chin on one hand, then asked thoughtfully.
"Then what is meant by locking down the city?"
Pei Shaozhu then turned his attention to the location of Fuling City.
"Although we suffered heavy losses in the battle a few days ago, the supplies in Fuling City must not be much, and may even have been exhausted."
"Therefore, we only need to leave a portion of the army to build another strong city and fortified village outside Fuling City. There is no need to attack or guard the garrison inside Fuling City."
"The two sides are locked in a standoff to prevent the defenders in Fuling City from going out and cutting off our army's retreat."
"This is the locked city."
The generals inside the tent all fell into deep thought.
Pei Shaozhu's plan was indeed very feasible.
Since they couldn't take Fuling City, they decided to abandon it and send troops to Qiubi City to find another way out.
A portion of the army was left behind to maintain a prolonged siege without attacking the city.
Moreover, the Xiongnu were all cavalry with high mobility, so as long as they did not attack the city, they could easily lock down Fuling City.
This directly broke the current deadlock.
Smack! Smack! Smack!
A burst of crisp applause rang out inside the tent, pulling everyone's thoughts back to reality.
Yelü Junba, seated in the main seat, smiled slightly and then looked around before asking a question.
What do you all think?
Yelü Junba's words seemed to be a question, but everyone knew that this was his planned strategy.
However, at this moment, it was only being said through Pei Shaozhu's mouth.
Those who rise to high positions, whether Han Chinese or Xiongnu, are all shrewd and capable.
They immediately expressed their agreement.
Seeing this, Yelü Junba was very satisfied and immediately spoke up.
"Young Master Pei has rendered meritorious service in devising the strategy. Today, I hereby appoint you as the Commandant of the Child Servants. Further rewards will be given after we conquer the capital of Dali."
Upon hearing this, the generals inside the tent gasped in shock.
Pei Shaozhu has truly risen to the top in one fell swoop this time.
The Tongpu Duwei was an important official position in the Xiongnu, responsible for economic and tax collection.
Yelü Junba's promotion of Pei Shaozhu to this position demonstrates his trust in him.
After all, the economy has always been the lifeblood of a country.
However, Yelü Junba was also wary of Pei Shaozhu and did not grant him military power as a Han Chinese.
Upon hearing this, Pei Shaozhu immediately knelt on one knee and spoke.
"Thank you for the Left Wise King's grace."
At this moment, no one in the tent dared to utter a word of rebuttal.
On the one hand, it was because of Yelü Junba's intimidating presence, and on the other hand, it was because he had finally come to understand Pei Shaozhu's value.
After bestowing honors upon Pei Shaozhu, Yelü Junba turned his gaze to He Lan.
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