After that, Cao Liang secretly summoned all the five major lieutenants to the Chinese military tent. It was not that Cao Liang didn't trust others, but the main reason was that the fewer people knew about such military secrets, the safer they would be.

Soon, Deng Ai, Shi Bao, Yang Hu, Du Yu, and Wang came one after another. Before everyone arrived, Cao Liang said nothing and just asked them to sit down and wait patiently.

After everyone arrived, Cao Liang revealed Huan Fan's plan. To Cao Liang's expectation, the five captains unanimously agreed with Huan Fan's plan.

This time when they marched westward to annihilate the Huns in the south, the Pingbei Army felt like they were clenching their fists, but they were hitting empty targets everywhere and had nowhere to use their strength because the Huns were so well hidden.

This Liu Yue was also too cunning, relying on his familiarity with the terrain here, like a mouse burrowing into the ground, to hide and seek with the Wei army.

This is indeed a kind of helplessness. After all, this is their home field. When the Pingbei Army arrived here, they were unfamiliar with the place. It was simply impossible to find the Huns in the complicated terrain of Liangliang and Maomao.

This plan of luring the snake out of the cave is undoubtedly the best plan. The Pingbei Army does not have to run too hard. They only need to turn back and wait for the Huns to arrive in Xiliu Lin.

It is said in the art of war that dividing troops is a taboo for military strategists, and it is easy for the enemy to defeat them one by one. However, under the current circumstances, the only way is to divide the troops to show the enemy's weakness. Only in this way can it be possible to lure the enemy to take the bait.

Deng Ai and Shi Bao were not under any pressure. The only thing they had to do was to take the cavalry to the designated location according to the plan, and then rush to the rescue after the battle started here.

But for Yang Hu, Du Yu and Wang, they have to bear a lot of pressure. This will also be the first time that the third infantry battalion fights against the Huns cavalry alone without cavalry escort. This battle is indeed

It is a huge test for the third battalion of the infantry.

But Yang Hu, Du Yu, and Wang had no intention of retreating. Although the cavalry was the natural enemy of the infantry, if the infantry cooperated properly and had high morale, they would not be without the power to fight.

What's more, this will be the first battle of the Third Infantry Battalion since its establishment. During the last Battle of Pingyang, the Yueqi Battalion easily resolved the battle with just the participation of the Yueqi Battalion. The Third Infantry Battalion has not yet had a chance to fight. This time, let them

Serving as bait will inevitably lead to a tough battle, but this is what the three generals are looking forward to.

Cao Liang was very satisfied with the performance of Yang Hu and the others. The leading general is the soul of an army. During a war, if the leading general is timid and loses his fighting spirit, the army will inevitably collapse; and the leading general is high in fighting spirit.

If they regard death as their own, then their spirit will definitely inspire the soldiers under their command to fight bravely and move forward indomitably.

Was this battle difficult?

Of course there is. The biggest difficulty is that none of the three infantry battalions has ever fought on the battlefield before. It can be said that in terms of combat experience, the three infantry battalions have zero combat experience.

But Yang Hu, Du Yu, and Wang did not choose to retreat in the face of difficulties, but faced them head on. Although they are not famous generals now, they have the potential to be famous generals. This made Cao Liang feel more relieved. He really didn't

Pick the wrong person.

The plan to divide the troops was quickly finalized. The Yueqi Battalion set off first and headed north to the Puzi area. The Tunqi Battalion set off next and headed to the Beiqu area. The Infantry Shooting Changshui 3rd Battalion headed towards Xiliulin

go ahead.

Before setting off, Huan Fan suggested that Cao Liang set out with the Yueqi Battalion. After all, the mission of the Third Infantry Battalion was to act as a decoy. As the commander-in-chief of the Pingbei Army, Cao Liang should not be in danger. It would be safest to be with the Yueqi Battalion.

However, Cao Liang rejected Huan Fan's suggestion and insisted on staying in the third camp. He said firmly: "Since I am the Pingbei General, I am the backbone of the Pingbei Army. All the soldiers are fighting bloody battles here. How can I

If you can stay out of the situation, you will live and die together with the other soldiers!"

Of course Cao Liang knew the danger of this battle, but if he was afraid of death and stayed out of it, how could he let the soldiers of the third infantry battalion fight for his life? No matter what, he had to take the lead and set an example, so that he could

Stabilize military morale.

When Cao Liang in turn arranged for Huan Fan, Pei Xiu, Fu Xuan and others to accompany the Yueqi camp, Huan Fan naturally refused: "Since we are the general's subordinates, we must go with the general. General Cao is not afraid of danger. I

How can we be afraid of it?"

In the end, all the staff headed by Huan Fan stayed and went to Xiliulin with Cao Liang.

After arriving at Xiliulin, Cao Liang immediately deployed his defenses.

Xiliulin is just a small village, with only a few dozen families living here. Due to the Huns' rebellion, all the people in Xiliulin who were on the main transportation route fled into the mountains. After the Wei army arrived here, the people were already dead.

When the house was empty, not even a soul could be seen.

Cao Liang thought to himself that this would be a good way to prevent these people from being affected by the war. In today's troubled times, it is indeed not easy for the people to survive.

Xiliulin is a village on the main transportation road between Beiqu and Puzi counties. It is surrounded by mountains and rivers and has a higher terrain. If it were not for war, living here would be a good choice.

Cao Liang still admired Huan Fan, and his vision was indeed unique. Since Xiliu Forest leaned on a mountain to the east and a river to the west, if the Huns wanted to attack, they could only choose to attack from the south and north. This would undoubtedly

Reduce half of the burden on the Wei army.

Moreover, the terrain of Xiliulin is significantly higher than the surrounding areas. This terrain is very conducive to defense, but it is not the kind of dangerous pass where one man is responsible for the pass. Presumably the Huns will not just watch the opportunity slip away from them.

Let's go?

Cao Liang first sealed off the area within a few miles of Xiliu Forest, prohibiting anyone from entering or exiting at will, and posted many sentries around to prevent the Huns from spying.

Cao Liang's purpose is also obvious. Since the Pingbei Army arrived in Puzi County, there have been a lot of Huns scouts moving around. These scouts know the terrain well, are fast, and can come and go like the wind.

It's difficult to remove.

However, this time Cao Liang will use these scouts to inform Liu Yue of the news that the third battalion of the Wei Army's infantry has entered Xiliulin. This is the most critical thing, otherwise Cao Liang's careful arrangement will be blind.

Cao Liang believed that these scouts would fulfill their mission. Liu Yue would know the movements of the Wei army by tomorrow at the latest. According to military common sense, the division of the Wei army would undoubtedly give the Huns a chance to defeat them one by one.
Chapter completed!