Zhao Huan said, "Do not discuss this matter with me again; let Zhong Qing handle it!"
The Zhe family army, the Yao family army, and the Zhong family army all belonged to the Western Army of the Northern Song Dynasty. Among them, the Zhe family army was the most capable, while the Zhong and Yao families were equally matched. Now, Zhong Shidao was the commander-in-chief. The other two families were naturally dissatisfied, but they dared not disobey the emperor's decree. So they all said, "Speed is of the essence in war! Please give instructions, Commander Zhong!"
Zhong Shidao said, "Wanyan Loushi has 10,000 troops, while our army has 180,000. How dare he take the initiative to attack the city!"
Yao Pingzhong said, "General Zhong, our scouts have reported this, it can't be false!"
"Xi Yan, the attack on the city is certainly real, but the night raid on our army is probably even more real!"
When Zhong Shidao said this, even Zhao Huan was slightly startled. He then understood. After all, he had read so many historical novels in his previous life that he was no stranger to the ancient people's tactics of feigning an attack while secretly advancing, deceiving others, and using diversionary tactics in warfare.
Although Wanyan Loushi was powerful and the Jin invaders were indeed difficult to deal with, and there was a precedent of defeating the Liao army of tens of thousands with only a few thousand soldiers, Wanyan Loushi was not as brave but reckless as Lü Bu.
He was in a hurry to attack the city, even though he knew the effect would be minimal, he still attacked, clearly intending to use a feint.
Yao Pingzhong said, "In that case, our army should take the initiative!"
"Xi Yan, do not be hasty. We can engage Wanyan Loushi in direct combat at any time, but tonight our army must prepare a trap for Wanyan Loushi, regardless of whether he comes or not!"
Zhe Keqiu and Yao Pingzhong clearly didn't believe that Wanyan Loushi would attack the camp, but since Zhong Shidao was the commander at the moment, they couldn't say much. They were waiting to see Zhong Shidao make a fool of himself. If Wanyan Loushi didn't come, they would see where Zhong Shidao would save face!
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