Eight Hills in the Eastern Jin Dynasty

Liu Zhendao and Pei Fangming were surprised at the same time: "Two wings? What's the meaning of this, Brother Daogui?"

Before Liu Daogui spoke, Tan Daoji laughed: "If the demon thieves' first wave of offensive, that is, the frontal offensive, is frustrated, they will definitely turn to the two wings to outflank them. Their numbers are large enough to support this strategy. , Our Crane Wing Formation spreads diagonally forward on both sides, but the wings become narrower as they go further back. As long as we cross the top two square formations of our Crane Wing Formation, we can attack from behind the two wings."

Tan Zhi also followed suit and said solemnly: "Yes, and the enemy's Xu Daofu is well versed in the art of war. When he saw our formation, he should have carried out the first wave of attacks from the front and the outflanking of the two wings at the same time. Taking advantage of our When the focus is on the front, they suddenly come out from behind and attack our weak flank. They have used this style of play many times."

Liu Zhendao nodded and said: "Yes, when we followed General Tan to pursue the demon thief, we were defeated by this kind of tactics. We thought we had repelled the enemy's frontal attack, but we didn't expect that they suddenly came out from the flank. The heavy infantry phalanx on our flanks all pointed forward, but a large number of enemy troops suddenly shot out from the smoke and dust. We didn't even have time to turn, and we were defeated."

Tan Daoji's face turned slightly red: "There was a problem with my command that time, but the more important reason is that we did not have enough troops and could not put up enough defense on the flanks. The heavy infantry itself is good for persistence and weak for mobility. The defense of the flanks has always been a problem. Under normal circumstances, we have to use heavy baggage vehicles or horses to defend the flanks. But for tomorrow's battle, most of our large vehicles will have to be converted into tanks for attack. We cannot It is used to defend the flanks, so your fighting infantry is needed to defend the flanks and rear. The task is important."

Pei Fangming said in a deep voice: "Didn't I just say that the Crane Wing Formation wants to delay time and consume, and the formations cannot rescue each other?"

Liu Daogui nodded: "What I said is that the formations cannot rescue each other, but this does not include the fighting warriors who do not belong to each formation, and the archers used for maneuvers."

Even Zhu Xiuzhi understood now and nodded: "In other words, after we provide bow and arrow support for the front line, we must also pick up swords and axes, switch to close combat units, and fight on the flanks with the fighters. Is it right?"

Liu Daogui said sternly: "Yes, the forwards will retreat after facing the enemy. The demon thieves are very good at pretending to be defeated and running away after the attack fails, and then lay an ambush or even abandon the equipment and baggage to lure us to rob them, and then attack again in times of chaos. Ambush, so in tomorrow's battle, don't be afraid to retreat because of the ferocious enemy's offensive. As I said before, military law is ruthless. If you retreat if you disobey orders, you will be killed. But on the other hand, don't retreat because of the enemy's rout. Attacking without military orders, as long as the enemy can be driven back in this battle, there is no need to annihilate them or hunt them down. Even if they escape the battlefield for a while, they will only return to Wulindu. If they are really defeated and retreat , our best choice is to chase them when they return to the ferry. At this time, the enemy's fighting spirit is broken, and they just want to get on the boat and escape, and they will not turn around to fight to the death."

Fu Hongzhi smiled and said: "Yes, don't chase the enemy when you are poor, but when they are escaping, they are the most vulnerable. In tomorrow's battle, if we can defeat the enemy on the battlefield, it will be a victory. As long as they do not move to other places. Direction, for example, bypassing the Han River and counterattacking Jiangling, we don't need to worry about anything. Brother Daogui, you have almost arranged the battle of 12,000 troops, and there are still about 6,000 troops left, which are to be led by Daoji Brother and you will take charge personally?"

Liu Daogui glanced at Tan Daoji and said: "Your rear army will consist of four thousand people. They will be arranged into eight large formations at the rear of the shrinking crane wing formation. There is no need to rush into battle. The main purpose is to guard against monsters." The thieves will detour from the flanks or even sneak attack the rear. All the baggage of our army is in the rear. The weapons for the front battle, especially the supplement of bows and arrows, depend on your defense here, especially the one or two thousand auxiliary soldiers and civilians running in the formation. , they need the protection of the rear army."

Tan Daoji nodded: "Understand, my four thousand soldiers and horses are the guards of Jiangling City. They are well-equipped and well-trained. They are only used to protect the rear. Isn't it a bit humiliating? What if some of the troops are mobilized to fight forward? , isn’t it more appropriate?”

Liu Daogui smiled and shook his head: "When fighting monster thieves, the defense of the rear and flanks is even more important than facing the enemy in the front. They have various ways to appear in unexpected positions. If the rear is lost and the military flag falls, Even if the monster thieves start to make loud noises, the soldiers in front will think that the army is surrounded or has taken a retreat, which will collapse the morale of the army. Therefore, I need to leave the most elite force in the rear army, Daoji, Don’t worry about running out of battles, this battle will definitely be a hard and protracted battle, and the battle is not about who wins or loses at the beginning, but who persists to the end and still has a strong counterattack.”

Tan Daoji said seriously: "Understood, my rear army here is the decisive hand in the decisive battle. I will definitely stick to the rear and ensure that our army's battle flag will always fly on the battlefield from beginning to end. As long as I, Tan Daoji If there is still one breath left, it will never fall."

Liu Daogui nodded: "Please, everyone, the last one is my Chinese army. These two thousand Chinese soldiers, plus Hongzhi's remaining 800 cavalry, I need as a mobile force. Where is the danger on the front, UU Reading www. uukａnshu.comI will dispatch some troops here to support you. Where is Colonel Yao Shufu?"

A general who was more than eight feet long and as strong as a bear came out in response. This man had thick eyebrows and big eyes, with slanted eyebrows. Under his bronze skin, there were all strong muscles. No matter who saw him, Everyone should look at him with suspicion. Even among so many majestic Beifu generals, he is still very brave and brave to the naked eye.

Tan Zhi kept nodding his head and said: "I've heard for a long time, Brother Daogui, that you have a fierce general from the Wu region. He is a very powerful warrior among the Yao clan. He even wants to compete with Shen Tianzi even before he is young. Next, it must be Mr. Yao Shu."

Yao Shufu laughed: "It's just a humble position, brother Aji. When I was young and ignorant, I just wanted to compete with this person and that person. Later, it was brother Daogui who told me that a good man who has the ability should go into battle to kill. A thief should serve the country, so I came to Jingzhou to join the army."

Liu Daogui smiled slightly: "In fact, our Jiangnan Wudi has never lacked brave men. This Yao Shufu was born in the Yao family. He practiced martial arts since he was a child and was born with supernatural power. He once won the martial arts leader in our Jingkou martial arts conference. I It was when I returned to the court to discuss affairs that I saw Hu Fu. Since I became a subordinate, I have not had any chance to make meritorious deeds. Hu Fu, you must perform well in this battle."