If Yiling is really captured, they will not only befriend the third prince, but also get a batch of supplies from the seizure. In fact, the entire combat situation will be improved, and they will also benefit from it.

Liu Tichun pondered for a moment, nodded reluctantly, and said: "Although I understand the difficulties of the three of you, time waits for no one. In six days, our army will set off from Huanglong Mountain in Xingshan County and head towards Yiling.

, you..."

Dang Shousu made a brief estimate and said: "Six thousand troops, carrying only three or four days of dry food, and marching lightly, should be able to reach Huanglong Mountain in time."

After a while, he added: "If the launch period is missed, our army will pursue it with all its strength and meet up with the army before arriving at Yiling."

"That's very good." Liu Tichun finally smiled and said: "I have come from afar, I have prepared a banquet, let's have a good drink."

Dang Shousu waved his hands repeatedly and said humbly: "It's okay to eat, but I'm really hungry. I won't drink wine. I'm in a hurry to return to deploy troops and generals, and I don't dare to delay the military affairs."

Liu Tichun did not force himself, and stood up to invite Dang Shousu to come and have dinner.

"This guy is still the same as before, cautious and careful, but he also likes to take advantage and has many thoughts." Liu Tichun's lips curled up slightly, secretly proud.

Using this hard-to-get approach, Dang Shousu finally took the bait, and with six thousand more reinforcements, Liu Tichun finally breathed a sigh of relief.

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More than forty miles southwest of Xingshan County is Huanglong Mountain, with steep peaks, gurgling streams and beautiful scenery. In later generations, it was a famous scenic tourist spot in Xingshan County.

At the same time, it is located in the extension zone of the Wudang Mountains, stretching for hundreds of miles. The mountains are high, densely forested, majestic and steep, and the terrain is very dangerous.

The ecological environment of strange peaks and rocks, waterfalls and springs, and dense forests is even more beautiful than that of later generations. If it weren't for the heavy burden on his heart, Huang Liping would have a great time visiting it.

"Our army refused to defend Huanglong Mountain at that time, while the Huguang Qing army stationed at the foot of Wanchao Mountain, and the stalemate lasted for more than three months." Li Laiheng pointed to the foot of the mountain, his voice ringing loud and clear.

"It was raining continuously in autumn, and the Qing army's clothes and armor were all wet, and they were tired and tired. Our army concentrated its strength and launched a sudden attack, defeating the Qing army in the big tea garden. The Qing army suffered heavy casualties. Rats scurryed about, corpses were left hundreds of miles away, and the Nanyang River stopped flowing.

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Huang Li nodded vigorously and looked at the contiguous camps at the foot of the mountain, seeming to hear the passionate shouts and the clanging of swords and guns.

This was a joint counterattack by Li Laiheng, Liu Tichun, and Hao Yaoqi. The soldiers rushed to kill them bravely and fearlessly with arrows and stones. They killed the Huguang Qing army like bereaved dogs and fled back to Yiling in embarrassment.

Li Laiheng continued: "If we make a strategic shift now, we can take Dangyang eastward, bypass Yiling, and enter the Jingxiang-Hanshui area."

"But dragging a family with a family may not be tenable in the Jingxiang area. Maolu Mountain is extremely steep, and as the final basis, I think it is the most secure."

Huang Li turned his gaze to the north. Twenty miles away was Maolu Mountain. To be precise, it was the Maolu Mountain Mountain Area. There were several dangerous mountains in it, such as Shishiya Mountain, Dongtou Mountain, Qilianping Mountain, etc.

With a radius of hundreds of miles and dense mountains and forests, there seems to be a lot of room for maneuver. Li Laiheng's confidence in holding on to the danger is quite strong.

"However, after reading "Wu Mu's Suicide Note" and Mr. Huang's plan, I deeply believe that the previous defense by risk was indeed too passive, and it was like defending to death."

Li Laiheng's change of subject made Huang Li very surprised. He couldn't help but turn his head and stare in amazement.

With a faint smile, Li Laiheng continued: "If there is an inside line and an outside line, there will be an opportunity to turn things around. This echoes the power of the horns in the art of war, and has the same purpose but the same purpose."

Huang Li was suddenly enlightened, with a smile on his face, and said: "My lord, I appreciate it. Although Maolu Mountain is dangerous, food and supplies are an insurmountable problem. If we are surrounded, sooner or later we will run out of food and the morale of the army will be in chaos."

"If a unit is surrounded by the Qing army and jumps to the outside to fight, criticize the enemy's weakness, and intercept the enemy's food routes, making it difficult for them to be surrounded for a long time, they can eventually break the siege."

When the enemy advances, we advance. This kind of tactics is indeed refreshing. Li Laiheng was greatly inspired by this and was convinced of Huang Li's backup battle plan.

Logistics is what matters in war. In ancient times, food and fodder went first before the soldiers and horses were moved.

Hundreds of thousands of Qing troops besieged Maolu Mountain for several months. According to the transportation conditions at the time, the amount of food and supplies consumed was astronomical.

Looking at the surrounding areas, only Huguang can supply the consumption of hundreds of thousands of Qing troops. Huang Li's external operations will naturally take Huguang as the main target.

Taking advantage of the fact that the Qing army in Huguang was stationed in Maolu Mountain and the deep ruling area was empty, as long as more than 10,000 elite soldiers were needed, they could attack the city, sweep across the country, and turn the rear into a pot of porridge.

There are still many ways to jump to the outside.

For example, there are many mountains and forests around Xingshan County, so the troops can be broken into parts and lurk in Wudang Mountain, Shennongjia, etc. After the Qing army passes, they can be broken into parts and assembled into an army at the agreed location.

"Regardless of whether the attack on Yiling is successful or not, I must arrange the combat strategies on the internal and external fronts in advance." Li Laiheng solemnly said: "At this time, I also ask Mr. Huang to lead the army to fight on the outside."

Holding firm in Maolu Mountain seems to be about the same risk as fighting on the outside. But there is an advantage on the outside, that is, you can escape to the wilderness, but there is no escape on the inside.

Huang Li chuckled and did not refuse, saying: "The Duke's idea coincides with mine."

Although he was an amateur in leading the battle, Huang Li had many tricks, many of which were original at the time, making it easier to use them in outside battles.

If you rely on danger to defend, there really is no technical content. Moreover, in a desperate situation, the cohesion of the soldiers will be tested even more, and Li Laiheng is the best candidate.

Li Laiheng smiled and did not delve into Huang Li's thoughts. Asking too detailed questions made Huang Li appear timid and cowardly, as if he was preparing to run away.

"The Duke just mentioned Dangyang." Huang Li had a new idea and asked: "With the combat power of our army, how many troops are needed to defeat the 10,000 banned Eight Banners?"

The route for the Eight Banners to rush to the battlefield should be through Xiangyang, Dangyang, and then westward through Yuan'an to reach Maolu Mountain.

If we could defeat the Qing army before it besieged them on all sides, it would also shatter the Qing government's encirclement and suppression plan.

Huang Li thought that it would be easier if he captured Yiling, then went north to Dangyang, faced the Forbidden Eight Banners and defeated them in battle?

Li Laiheng thought for a while and said cautiously: "The Tatars are brave and the Eight Banners are well-equipped. If it were an upright battle, our army would be several times stronger and we would not dare to win lightly."

"If you plan an ambush, you need to have a two to three times advantage in strength; but if you have to rely on a strong defense, the troops will be equal and the Tatars will not be able to take advantage."
Chapter completed!