Li Jingcheng shook his head and said, "Sir, Cang Shan Pass is vast, and it's mostly deep in the mountains and forests. I don't know much about such small mountain paths. But I can be sure that it's easy to get lost on these small mountain paths. Once lost, the soldiers will be in danger in this cold weather. "
Du Qi said, "Although it's easy to get lost, if you find a small mountain path, especially in cold weather, there are fewer beasts and mosquitoes, it's easy to travel."
"Therefore, we have to be on guard, and even take advantage of the situation."
"What's the point of a war between two armies?"
"Endurance!"
"Details!"
"More importantly, they're fighting for their own weaknesses."
Du Qi said, "Whoever finds the opponent's weakness first can give the opponent a fatal blow. And in this battle, once we seize the opportunity, we will also seize the opportunity to win. Since we know that there may be a weakness, we have to make use of it. "
Li Jingcheng said, "I will remember your teachings."
Du Qi said, "Immediately take some men and ask the old farmers around to understand the situation. As long as we seize this opportunity, we can use it to completely eliminate Wang Xuandu. "
Li Jingcheng nodded after hearing this, "I will arrange it immediately."
"Go!"
Du Qi waved his hand.
Meng Jiuyou immediately said, "Sir, I will go too. General Li will go one way, I will go the other, we will split into two. One more person means one more hope. "
Du Qi said, "Go!"
Meng Jiuyou and Li Jingcheng led their men down Cang Shan Pass, then led their men to move.
Du Qi stayed at the pass to oversee it.
For the time being, they could only wait for news. While Du Qi's men were moving, Wang Xuandu's army had already retreated a distance and set up camp.
Wang Xuandu's face was very ugly.
This battle was not going to be easy.
Wang Xuandu sat in the tent and looked at Zhou Yi, who was sitting below, and said, "Advisor, Cang Shan Pass is easy to defend, but hard to attack. Especially with the cannons on the pass and the narrow road outside, it's almost impossible for us to break through. What do you think we should do about this? Do you have a solution? "
Zhou Yi was in his early forties and was very scholarly. His face was firm and confident: "Master, the situation of Cang Shan Pass, after our probing today, we know that we cannot force our way in. In my humble opinion, we can only outsmart them. "
Wang Xuandu asked, "How?"
Zhou Yi immediately said, "On the way back, I've been thinking about a plan. I think the only way to break through Cang Shan Pass is to find a small path through Cang Shan Pass and kill our way to the back of Cang Shan Pass. "
"Then, we'll launch a pincer attack from the front and back, working together from the inside and outside."
"This is our only chance."
Zhou Yi said, "Cangshan Pass is so steep and dangerous, it's not easy to attack. Because of this, the defending army is very confident that we will not be able to take down Cang Shan Pass. Sending troops through the forest at this time is an opportunity. "
Wang Xuandu said, "It's not easy."
Zhou Yi said, "It's easy to get lost in the mountains. It's so cold that it's not easy to find anywhere. However, once we find the path in the mountain, everything will be easy and we can easily break through Cang Shan Pass. "
Wang Xuandu said, "Military Advisor, it's been hard on you."
Zhou Yi smiled and said, "It's my duty to do so."
As Wang Xuandu's strategist, Zhou Yi naturally did his best to plan for Wang Xuandu.
Zhou Yi didn't say anything else. He got up and left the main tent. He arranged for the soldiers to go to the surrounding villages to inquire about the situation and understand the path in the mountain. After all, in such a deep mountain forest like Cang Shan, the only way to find the path in the mountain was to find the local people.
Otherwise, they wouldn't be able to find the direction.
Zhou Yi arranged for the soldiers to leave. The soldiers under his command had been searching around.
However, this matter wasn't easy. They didn't find anything in the first two days. For the time being, there was nothing. One by one, the soldiers asked many local farmers, but they all said that they couldn't find the path.
The army was still stationed.
However, Wang Xuandu was a little impatient.
One must know that the army was stationed here and consumed a lot of food every day. After being stationed outside the pass for two days, there was no news for the time being. Therefore, Wang Xuandu was very impatient.
Wang Xuandu called Zhou Yi and asked, "Military Advisor, up until today, have you found anyone familiar with the path?"
"No!"
Zhou Yi shook his head.
Zhou Yi said, "My Lord, this matter can't be rushed. Unless we don't attack Cang Shan Pass. If we attack directly now, we'll be sending ourselves to death. There's no way we can succeed. Even if we use a forceful attack strategy, we'll still be at a disadvantage. "
Wang Xuandu nodded and sighed, "In short, you have to hurry up. Don't drag it out for too long. You know the situation in Jingyang County. Although we're weak, our foundation isn't solid enough. We can't drag it out and not start the war. "
"This subordinate obeys!"
Zhou Yi nodded and turned to leave.
After Zhou Yi left, Wang Xuandu sighed again. Because today, he had received news that Du Qi had eliminated Pandou County's Bennett and taken control of Pandou County.
The current Songyang County was gradually being controlled by Du Qi.
Du Qi's strength was quickly being consolidated.
He had to hurry up.
Cang Shan Pass, on the city gate tower.
Du Qi was also waiting for news. Du Qi's men had been racing against time to find the path in the mountains first. As long as they found the path, they could set up a trap first.
On the contrary, if Wang Xuandu's men found the path first, Du Qi would lose the initiative. But even so, Du Qi had arranged for sentries along the pass.
If Wang Xuandu really entered the mountain first, he would be able to immediately know and then respond accordingly.
Therefore, Du Qi seemed very calm.
Du Qi stood on the city gate tower of the pass and looked into the distance, admiring the scenery outside the pass. It was now November, and the weather was gradually getting colder. From time to time, there would even be a little snow.
It was gradually becoming more and more difficult for an army to march to war. Under such circumstances, Wang Xuandu had to hurry up. Once time passed, Wang Xuandu would definitely not be able to hold on.
This was Du Qi's confidence.
He now had the absolute advantage.
"Thud! Thud!!! "
A series of hurried footsteps came from not far away.
Meng Jiu You hurried over.
Meng Jiu You's expression was very happy. He came to Du Qi's side and said, "Sir, I found it. The people I brought with me have already found a path. "
"Good!"
Du Qi's face revealed a smile.
Since they found the path, they could set up a trap in advance.
Du Qi asked, "Meng Jiu You, did you ask again if there are any other paths?"
Meng Jiu You said, "I have already asked. There are no other paths apart from this one. The path I found this time was taken by a hunter in the mountains. Because he often went into the mountains to hunt, he knew of this path. Because he walked this path, gradually, some hunters came to know about it. "
After a pause, Meng Jiu You said, "There are no other paths."
Du Qi nodded and said, "Alright, since we found this path, we can set up a trap in advance. Go and arrange for some scouts to walk this path and understand the situation. Then, arrange for people to keep an eye on the path. Once Emperor Xuandu sends his troops, we can know in advance and respond accordingly. "
Meng Jiu You said, "Yes, sir!"
At this moment, Li Jingcheng also hurried back.
Li Jingcheng came to Du Qi's side and bowed to Du Qi, saying directly, "Sir, I found a path. I have asked, there is only one path. This road is about seven li behind our Cang Shan Pass. "
Meng Jiu You said, "I also found this path."
A smile appeared on Du Qi's face as he said, "Since we've found this path, we can conclude that more or less Emperor Xuandu's army will take this path. When Emperor Xuandu's army appears, we will make the necessary arrangements. "
After a pause, Du Qi said, "Li Jingcheng, send some men to assist Meng Jiu You. You two will work together."
"Yes!"
Li Jingcheng replied.
Then, together with Meng Jiuyou, he hurriedly left to make arrangements for the follow-up.
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