How to deal with it?
Faced with Tuo Lin's question, the Guifang generals could not help but lower their heads.
If the enemy troops in the Sole River Plain really come to support them, how else can they respond except to stabilize the morale of the troops and organize the orderly retreat of the army?
Could it be that we have to fight against the Northern Army?
Not to mention the enemy forces from the Sole River coming to support, even if they didn't, thinking of Yun Zheng's terrible record, they didn't dare to rashly launch an attack on the Northern Palace Army!
Tuo Yan was already feeling annoyed, and when he saw everyone looking so cowardly, he became even more furious.
"Speak! Aren't you usually fearless? Why are you silent now?"
Tuo Yan glared at everyone, his face turning ashen.
Even though Tuo Lin was furious, the generals still kept their heads down, unable to help cursing in their hearts.
They just got the news and are a little confused.
...
...
Let them think of a solution, at least give them some time!
The enemy’s commander is Yun Zheng!
Jia Yao had never been defeated by Yun Zheng, but when it came to fighting the Gui Fang, it was like fighting his grandson!
This shows how terrifying Yun Zheng is.
Don't they have to spend more time and think more carefully to come up with a countermeasure?
However, they only dared to say these words in their hearts and did not dare to say them in front of Tuo Lin.
Seeing that the generals remained silent, Tuo Lin became even angrier.
Just when Tuo Yan was about to explode, Chi Yan suddenly looked up at Tuo Huan and asked, "What good plan does the Prime Minister have?"
Good strategy?
Tuohuan felt bitter in his heart.
How can there be so many good ideas?
Even if he had a good idea, these generals were so frightened, would they dare to carry out his plan?
Cowardly before the battle!
There's no way to fight this!
After hesitating for a moment, Tuohuan said, "I think we should first find out the enemy's strengths and weaknesses, and not lose our composure!"
Find out the enemy's strength?
Does Tuohuan still think that the enemy is bluffing?
Tuo Yan's face was gloomy, and he gasped and said, "Keep talking!"
Tuo Huan: "I think we can send out 10,000 elite cavalry to feint and attack the enemy's vanguard to see how they react!"
"If the enemy attacks in large numbers, it means that the enemy is indeed strong!"
"If the enemy is timid, it means they are bluffing!"
Listening to Tuohuan's words, everyone couldn't help but fall into deep thought.
Tuohuan's words do make sense.
However, if you think about it carefully, it seems a bit absolute.
"Yun Zheng is full of tricks. Who knows if Yun Zheng will set a trap for us?"
Chi Yan asked with a frown.
"this……"
Tuohuan's beard trembled slightly, and he said unhappily: "If we are afraid of this and that, and every time we think of a countermeasure, we are worried about falling into Yun Zheng's trap, we might as well just surrender to Yun Zheng!"
He was asked to think of a solution, and when he did, Chi Yan denied it.
How could he come up with a solution to this problem?
If you surrender, maybe you can become like Jia Yao.
At worst, you can at least leave your body intact!
If you just keep thinking about escaping, you will probably end up with your head and body separated!
"fart!"
Tuo Yan was furious. He suddenly drew out his jeweled sword and roared fiercely: "We still have more than 100,000 troops! Anyone who dares to mention the word surrender in front of me will be killed immediately!"
Facing Tuo Lin's fierce gaze, Tuo Huan couldn't help but shake his head secretly.
That’s all!
Let them be!
"I have spoken out of turn, please punish me, Your Majesty."
Tuohuan was terrified and slowly knelt on the ground to apologize.
"Come on! Drag him away and give him fifty lashes!"
Tuo Yan was furious and shouted without mercy.
Fifty lashes?
After hearing Tuo Yan's words, many people's faces changed color.
Tuohuan is almost sixty years old!
Not to mention Tuohuan, even if he was a young and strong general, he would be beaten to death by these fifty whips!
"Please have mercy, my king!"
"The Prime Minister also made a mistake in his words. I beg the King to forgive me!"
"Please, Your Majesty, spare the Prime Minister this time..."
After coming to their senses, Tuohuan's son and several righteous Guifang generals knelt down and pleaded for Tuohuan.
Every country has loyal and treacherous ministers.
Guifang is no exception.
As prime minister, Tuohuan has always been conscientious and responsible.
It would be really disheartening if someone was beaten to death just because of such an angry remark.
Looking at the generals kneeling down to beg for mercy, Tuo Lin's expression became even uglier.
It is understandable that Tuohuan's son asked for mercy.
But this general also pleaded for mercy, which instantly made Tuo Lin aware of the crisis.
It seems that Tuohuan has a good relationship with these powerful generals!
There are so many people pleading for him?
If Tuohuan were to rebel someday, would these generals follow him in rebellion?
In an instant, countless thoughts flashed through Tuo Yan's mind.
For a moment, Tuo Lin even wanted to execute Tuo Huan and those who pleaded for him.
However, Tuo Yan finally forced himself to suppress this terrible thought.
They are facing many crises now. If they execute all these people at this time, not only will there be no one available, but their already low morale will also become even lower.
"Since the generals have pleaded for you, I will give you a lighter sentence!"
Tuo Yan stared at Tuo Huan with a cold gaze, "Go and get ten lashes yourself! As a punishment!"
"Thank you, my king!"
Tuohuan bowed his head to express his gratitude.
"If it happens again, don't blame me for being ruthless!"
Tuo Jin gave Tuo Huan a warning glare, then motioned the general who was begging for mercy to stand up, and then raised his eyes to scan the generals, "Everyone, think of a good strategy for me! Whoever can come up with a good strategy will be rewarded handsomely!"
"yes!"
Everyone took orders and racked their brains to think about it.
Tuohuan stood up slowly and retreated in fear and trepidation.
Soon, Tuohuan's screams rang in everyone's ears.
Hearing Tuohuan's screams, some people sighed in their hearts, while others gloated over his misfortune.
And Chi Yan is the kind of person who takes pleasure in other people’s misfortunes.
The last time he led his troops to support Beihuan, he was eventually burned by the Beifu army's food supplies and had to retreat in disgrace.
This old fellow Tuohuan, relying on his position as prime minister, often slandered others in front of my father.
Today, I finally got rid of my anger.
Everyone racked their brains to think of a solution.
But after much thought, there is no good solution.
They have a fatal weakness!
forage!
Even with all the food and fodder they had, no matter how fast they marched, they could not outrun the enemy.
But they were reluctant to give up their food and supplies.
Moreover, if they abandoned the food and supplies, wouldn't so many of them have anything to eat or drink during their retreat?
Finally, it was an experienced general who came up with a relatively safe solution. According to Tuohuan, the plan was to test the enemy's strengths and weaknesses. At the very least, it would make the enemy hesitate and not dare to pursue with all their might.
If it is confirmed that reinforcements have arrived from the enemy forces in the Sole River Plain, then they will have no choice but to retreat first to the strategically located Orlong Plateau, and then slowly retreat back from the Orlong Plateau via the Uburu Desert.
In this way, although they would have to take a long detour, at least they had a safe place to defend and were not afraid of a surprise attack by the enemy.
Moreover, if the enemy forces from the Sole River Plain came to support them, they would not have to worry about the enemy forces there raiding their rear through the Dayue Kingdom, so it would not matter if they retreated for a longer time.
So, this approach totally works.
But this method also has a fatal flaw.
Water source!
Both the Orolong Plateau and the Uburu Desert are very dry places.
They are not just three or five people, but tens of thousands of people!
Without a stable water source, they would have been wiped out without the enemy having to do anything.
After much deliberation, Tuo Lin chose this option.
"Chi Yan, I order you to lead 20,000 cavalrymen to test the enemy's strength tomorrow morning!"
"Luta, take 20 people to the Oron Highlands and Uburu Desert to look for water. If you find a stable water source, report back immediately!"
"Everyone, be alert and beware of the enemy's night attack..."
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