Sand table military exercises have been around since ancient times, but although many people know how to do it, few can actually fight well.
Especially in this battle, Huo Qijing did not take action, but directly asked Chu Ningyuan to draw lots. He was very lucky, as he drew the terrain of "Babaoshan", the battle situation of "defense", and the number of troops of "100,000".
However, Huo Qijing is going to lead 40,000 troops to attack the mountain. The situation on both sides is too different, and it can be said that Chu Ningyuan's side is sure to win.
Chu Ningyuan was not happy.
In his opinion, the two sides were evenly matched, and it was a skill for him to win, but in the current situation, his victory was unfair.
Chu Ningyuan smiled and said, "Your Highness should be asked to come down and draw it for the general."
Huo Qijing looked at the sand table calmly: "One side is at the gates of the city, and the other side will fight for every inch of land. No one knows who will win until the last moment." He glanced at him and said: "It is a taboo in military strategy to underestimate the enemy before the battle."
Chu Ningyuan bowed and said, "Yes, General."
He also looked down at the sand table.
In this sand table, the mountains, rivers, roads, plants, houses and wells were all made so lifelike that Chu Ningyuan quickly immersed himself in it.
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He picked up the specially made pole and began to command the Chu family's troops.
The terrain of Babaoshan is flat, so we left 60,000 troops to provide support and dispatched 40,000 troops to disperse and defend the dangerous areas. This was in accordance with the rules and was foolproof.
At the same time, Huo Qijing also moved.
In front of Babao Mountain, the land is flat and flat until about 20 miles away, when there is a village with trees and trees, called Hemingpo.
The Huo family army dispatched 10,000 troops to Hemingpo and set up the Xuanxiang Formation.
This is a deceptive formation, with larger distances between teams, more flags, more tents, and more fires for cooking, creating the illusion of a large number of people.
At the same time, four teams were dispatched, disguised, and took a detour to Yanghe City behind Babaoshan.
Then divide it into two teams of a thousand men, and take the same detour, traveling westward at night and resting in the morning.
What is he going to do? Chu Ningyuan was suddenly startled.
No! The Huo family army wants to take a detour to cut off his water supply!
Chu Ningyuan sent out spies in a hurry.
In fact, this is a bit of cheating. After all, normal scouts would not scout so far.
But at the same time as the troops were sent out, the remaining 30,000 soldiers of the Huo family army moved. Without any courtesy, the 30,000 soldiers surrounded Babaoshan.
The spies were blocked on the road.
Chu Ningyuan had sweat on his forehead.
The biggest advantage is also the biggest disadvantage. What he wants is to "defend". If he really wants to defend here at this time, he will never think of sending troops now.
A team of a thousand men quickly rushed upstream and cut off the water source.
Chu Ningyuan quickly mobilized two teams of 10,000 people, and they went down the mountain in a cone formation and rushed into the enemy's formation.
With so many men and horses, he could still remain calm. Even if he mobilized 20,000 troops, there were still 80,000 troops guarding the mountain. He did not have to worry about losing territory or being attacked from both sides.
The two sides faced off head-on. The Huo family army fought and retreated, and soon rushed into Hemingpo.
However, there were originally 10,000 Huo family soldiers guarding Hemingpo, but at this time, they set up the Crouching Tiger Formation to meet the enemy.
The Crouching Tiger Formation was also a formation to confuse the enemy. With flags falling and men falling, tens of thousands of people lay prone on the ground in total silence. After the Huo family army escaped, the Chu family army rushed into the forest and instantly fired thousands of arrows, catching the turtle in the urn and killing 20,000 troops in a blink of an eye.
When Yan Shiyue arrived quietly, he saw a large group of people from a distance, but it was almost silent.
Only when you get closer can you hear someone's anxious, low voice: "What should we do? What should we do? We have been without water and food for four days!"
"There are still 30,000 troops! But they are tired!"
"How could he even think of exchanging food? If he had to go through so much trouble to get the fake food back, he would be devastated."
"This is what we call a hidden clue that can lead to a long journey."
Yan Shiyue signaled the dragon guard to come over. She quietly stood on his shoulder and took a glance.
Huo Qijing still had that calm face, but Chu Ningyuan's face turned pale and his brows were deeply furrowed. When he looked at the sand table, he couldn't understand it at all.
Just as she was frowning and looking closely, she saw Huo Qijing raise his head and look at her. Yan Shiyue quickly pointed to the sand table, meaning that you should concentrate! Don't lose!
Huo Qijing smiled and turned his head back.
Someone noticed his expression and looked back. Yan Shiyue quickly avoided him. After all, the battle on the field was fierce, so no one continued to look for him and the situation became quiet again.
After waiting for another half an hour, I heard Chu Ningyuan's voice: "General, I lost."
Huo Qijing nodded: "Yeah."
Chu Ningyuan said: "It's not that we underestimated the enemy, but we really lack experience. General, you are a master at using troops, and I am convinced."
"It's not that exaggerated. I don't have enough experience." Huo Qijing said, "Let's fight again when we have time."
Chu Ningyuan smiled and said, "Okay."
Huo Qijing nodded and walked out. Everyone subconsciously made way for him. He walked straight to a young lady in Hu clothing, held her hand, and asked, "Why are you here?"
Of course, she is here to portray herself as a good wife and supportive wife!
Yan Shiyue smiled shyly at everyone and said, "I heard that you were training here, so I brought some wine and food to have fun with everyone."
Someone behind him had come forward and built a few fires, put the washed whole lamb on the rack, and someone else brought some wine.
At this time, everyone came back to their senses and saluted in unison: "Your Highness."
Yan Shiyue smiled and said, "The Yulin Army are all Ajing's brothers, no need to be polite."
Huo Qijing also waved his hand and said, "Don't be so polite, just sit anywhere!" As he spoke, he took her hand and found a place to sit down. Yan Shiyue sat down with him, pretending not to know that everyone was staring at her. She took out a handkerchief and wiped away the non-existent sweat on his forehead.
It doesn't matter if the tricks are old, as long as they are useful. There are only a few ways to improve the favorability of the army.
When she was at the border, she was frank, straightforward and decisive, because it was a border and it was wartime, and any shyness would make people dislike her.
But at this time, in Kyoto, most of the Yulin Army had good family backgrounds. She was sweet, gentle, graceful and elegant. Noble in her bones, but she had no airs. Every look she gave Huo Qijing was full of affection.
She has not forgotten what she heard when she first joined the Yulin Army.
Didn't he say he was marrying into the family? I'm asking you, a princess like you, whether you want to marry into the family?
Didn't you say she was fierce? I'll show you how gentle I am, how sweet I am, and how virtuous I am!
Besides, I have a good-looking face! The people standing here are all young and energetic. Is there anything that beauty can't conquer? If there is, then add a smile.
She smiled and said to Huo Qijing: "Find a chance to scold me later."
In this kind of occasion, he should have a few more Yulin soldiers sitting next to him. Chu Ningyuan had just sat down next to him to show his sincerity when he heard her words.
Huo Qijing asked: "Why?"
"You can scold me if I tell you to," she said, keeping her charming smile, but her words were totally different: "I promise I won't settle the score later."
"I don't curse."
"Want to fight, huh?"
"No scolding, no fighting."
"Hey!" she said, "What's wrong with you? Why don't you go even though the ladder is set up?"
"Yes, no, I don't need a ladder."
She couldn't glare at him, so she put her sleeves over their clasped hands and pinched him hard. Huo Qijing said, "Don't pinch me hard. You can't pinch me. Come back and find trouble with me when you hurt your hands."
Chu Ningyuan: "..."
Just ask him if it’s too late to leave now?
You can’t bully people just because he knew something in advance, right?
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