Guo Xiaozheng's news was sent back to the border between Yanqi Country and Gaochang Prefecture at the fastest speed, with the fastest speed possible. Even though the weather was getting hotter, the scouts were still on their way.
In just two days, the scouts had already returned to where the army was stationed at the border and delivered the letter to Jiang Changzong. Jiang Changzong was the only one by Du Qi's side, so he was in charge of many things.
Jiang Changzong frowned slightly when he saw the contents of the letter Guo Xiaozheng sent back.
Guo Xiaozheng had already made some adjustments in the letter, saying that he had already persuaded Yanqi to submit, but only if Du Qi defeated Tongyehu Khan's seventy thousand troops. Only then would Yanqi submit and not become enemies with Du Qi.
Jiang Changzong did not think too much and immediately went to the command tent. When he saw Du Qi, he handed the letter to Du Qi.
After Du Qi finished reading it, Jiang Changzong said, "Your Highness, according to Registrar Guo's letter, we have to rely on ourselves. In addition, there is still no news from Adjunct Yi's trip to Qiuci. I'm afraid it won't go well. Now it seems that we have to think of a way to defeat Tongyehu ourselves. "
Du Qi thought for a while and said, "Previously, our men went to investigate the layout of Tongyehu's camp. The other party's layout is extremely strict. It's impossible to launch a surprise attack on Tongyehu's camp. If we want to defeat Tongyehu, we can only face him head-on. "
Jiang Changzong said, "Your Highness, this subordinate has been pondering for the past few days and has come up with a plan to defeat the enemy."
Du Qi said, "Tell me in detail."
Jiang Changzong said, "Tongyehu has not taken the initiative to attack. They are biding their time. However, since Tongyehu is attacking, it's impossible for them to keep holding back. Clearly, they are considering how to destroy the mines outside the camp. "
"In fact, it's not difficult to deal with the mines outside the camp. The simplest method is to gather enough livestock and drive them forward to step on the ground. Countless mines will be detonated."
"As long as Tongyehu is willing to drive the warhorses forward and use the warhorses to trample on the mines, it's also possible."
Jiang Changzong said, "Therefore, I don't think our Minefield Formation can stop Tongyehu."
Du Qi said, "This Prince also did not place any hope of victory on this minefield. The landmines outside the camp were a means to stall for time. They were waiting for Guo Xiaozheng and Yi Fusheng's news. Now that we can't count on Guo Xiaozheng's Yanqi Country, and there's no news about Yi Fusheng, we have to rely on ourselves. "
Jiang Changzong continued, "Your Highness, this subordinate's plan is to wait for the Turks to attack again. After they break the mine formation, we will immediately retreat and pretend that we are no match for them. This will boost Tongyehu's reputation. "
"Protector Tongyehu is extremely conceited."
"Even more arrogant."
"If we pretend to be defeated and retreat, Tongyehu will definitely pursue us. Once we retreat, we will stop for a while and then continue to retreat. Step by step, we will make Tong Yehu proud. "
"Thirty miles behind us, there's a forest plain called the Great Wind Forest. There are many trees in this area. Although they are not towering trees and are just shrubs of the Western Regions, we can still enjoy the shade. "
"We will retreat step by step. Finally, after we retreat to the Great Wind Forest, we will set up camp behind the Great Wind Forest. This is because if we retreat step by step, Tongyehu might be conceited enough to think that we are no match for them. Hence, he will let his soldiers rest in the forest. "
A sharp glint flashed in Jiang Changzong's eyes as he said, "At that time, we only need to attack at night and set the Great Wind Forest ablaze. With the forest burning, even if Tongyehu's army can escape, they will suffer heavy losses."
At this point, a look of anticipation flashed in Jiang Changzong's eyes.
He looked forward to Du Qi's plan.
In a situation where there was a huge disparity in numbers between the enemy and their side, it would not be easy to win if they did not use any special methods and only fought head-on.
After all, Tongyehu had a total of seventy thousand elites.
It would not be easy to destroy them.
Du Qi thought for a while and nodded, "Your plan is feasible. Let's set up according to this situation. However, under this premise, when Tongyehu's army retreats, there will still be fish that escape the net. Even Tongyehu will retreat under the protection of the army. At this time, we must cut off Tongyehu's retreat and prevent him from escaping. This is also to prevent news from spreading. "
After hearing this, Jiang Changzong quickly thought about it.
This was because he had missed out on this. In his consideration, perhaps they could win in one battle in the Great Wind Forest, and they could indeed win in one battle. However, the final ending was not arranged well.
Without this step, Tongyehu would most likely retreat.
Jiang Changzong was very familiar with the situation of the road behind them, as well as the various mountains and hills. After thinking for a while, he came up with an idea and said, "Your Highness, six miles behind the Great Wind Forest, there is an area called the Upper Valley."
"The two sides of the Upper Valley are hills. At the foot of the mountain is a road that is more than thirty meters wide."
"The hill is not steep and is easy to climb."
"The road at the foot of the mountain is also clear. However, we have mines and grenades, so we can make full use of them. I suggest that after Tongyehu passes through the Upper Valley, we should set up a mine formation here to block his retreat. "
Jiang Changzong continued, "At the same time, we should set up an ambush on both sides of the hill. Once Tongyehu breaks through the hill, the soldiers will attack with grenades and annihilate him in the Upper Valley. As long as we use the mines and grenades, winning this battle will be as easy as turning over our hand. "
Du Qi immediately took out a map and placed it on the table, carefully looking at the situation of the road behind them. He saw the Upper Valley and Great Wind Forest marked on the map. After a while, he said, "We will follow your suggestion."
Jiang Changzong became excited.
This was the first plan he proposed after submitting to Du Qi. Especially since it involved the first big battle, he naturally hoped to win.
Du Qi immediately called Ma Yuan, Xue Rengui, and Xiao Yuanqi over and told them the following arrangements, arranging the arrangements for the Great Wind Forest and Upper Valley. This time, the ambush team in the Upper Valley was led by Ma Yuan.
In order to completely cut off Tongyehu's retreat, Ma Yuan sent three thousand soldiers, including eight hundred cavalry and two thousand two hundred infantrymen, as well as all the necessary resources.
In addition, the Great Wind Forest was the key location of the battle. Once the Great Wind Forest caught fire, they had to ensure that the troops under Tongyehu were all trapped in the Great Wind Forest. They could not let Tongyehu's troops out. Otherwise, the sea of fire in the Great Wind Forest would lose its value.
Du Qi ordered Zhu Youtian to lead three thousand soldiers and set up an ambush in the Great Wind Forest.
All of these had to be planned beforehand. After all, it was not easy to arrange during the retreat.
After everything was arranged properly, Du Qi also relaxed.
Now that everything was in place, they only needed one thing.
They only needed to wait for Tongyehu to attack.
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