The Jin people have realized that this Western army seems to be somewhat different from the Qi armies they encountered before that were about to collapse.

This puts them in a dilemma.

withdraw troops?

Of course they were unwilling. Because in the eyes of most Jin people, the Qi Dynasty was still vulnerable. They had already captured a wall of the capital and looted so much property from the city that even the emperor of the Qi Dynasty,

They have all been detained in the military camp.

Seeing that the massacre after the city was broken was only one step away.

To retreat at this juncture? This is absolutely unacceptable to them.

In this way, fierce disputes started among the Jin people. Some people suggested that they should just go and gnaw at the Western Army's camp regardless of the situation. If they gnawed it down, the Qi Dynasty would naturally collapse; others thought that the situation was already unfavorable at this time and they could no longer fight.

It is better to withdraw the troops.

But obviously, neither argument can convince everyone in Jin camp.

Therefore, Wan Yansheng finally decided to wait for the Western Army to fight with them in the field.

There is obviously no benefit in attacking the Western Army's camp, but as long as the Western Army intends to fight with them in the field, they can take advantage of the Jin people's cavalry and devour the Western Army in one fell swoop.

Wan Yansheng estimated that the reason why the Western Army had been holding on to the camp was because they were waiting for more King Qin's troops. The Western Army mistakenly believed that as long as there were more King Qin's troops, they could defeat the Jin people in the field.

Determine the universe.

Wan Yansheng naturally sneered at this idea.

He was already looking forward to the scene where the Jin people would completely defeat them and King Qin's army when the Western Army decided to move out of the camp.

In addition, the Jin people did not forget that they had Qi Yingzong in their hands.

During this period, the Jin people ordered Qi Yingzong to write a large number of imperial edicts and edicts, the contents of which were nothing more than ordering the Western Army to retreat, allowing the city to continue plundering property and sending women to the Jin camp, etc.

However, these edicts were like a stone sinking into the sea, without causing any waves.

Originally, Qi Yingzong's imperial edict was very easy to implement. As long as it was sent to the city, it would not take long for city officials to comply with it and humbly deliver a large amount of supplies. But now, the officials in the capital seemed to have not seen it at all.

Later, the Jin talents learned through detailed research in the city that after entering the city, King Yun directly launched a coup to seize power.

Now Qi Yingzong in their hands is already a deposed emperor.

When Wan Yansheng first heard the news, he even praised King Yun a few words, because in his opinion, King Yun could be regarded as a hero.

After all, Wanyan Sheng also killed the Zhuhe faction through a coup in the future, and then got the chance to be beaten by General Han Fuyue.

But the sudden appearance of such a hero is not good news for the Jin people.

The situation at this time can be said to be that the arrow is on the string and must be fired.

It was impossible for the Jin people to retreat voluntarily, but they did not want to attack the Western Army's camp. Both sides were waiting for this field battle to come.

…

Fan Cun listened to Liu Fa and Zhong Pingyuan finish their attack plan against the Jin people.

It can be said that everything is smooth and there are basically no flaws.

Because of the situation at this time, the Qi Dynasty's military power had already gained the upper hand, and the Jin people did not understand many tactics and conspiracies. This was a purely head-on battle.

As long as the Qi army can exert their due fighting power, they will definitely win this battle.

Therefore, from the perspective of Liu Fa and Zhong Pingyuan, there is no need to do too many tricks.

The attack on the camp conducted by Qi Yingzong before was self-defeating.

No matter how good the strategy is, it always needs people to execute it. Although the Western Army's combat effectiveness is not bad, it is far from the point where it can use its arms and fingers like an arm and use soldiers like a god.

At this time, what the Qi Dynasty needed was not an adventure, but a steady victory.

However, after hearing the two people's plans, the new official shook his head slightly.

"This plan is certainly sound, but it is still a bit conservative."

Sheng Taizu's military level was far higher than that of Liu Fa and Zhong Ping combined. At this time, he naturally easily saw the shortcomings of this plan.

Zhong Pingyuan said: "The officials and ministers believe that our army has been defeated repeatedly and its morale has been shaken. At this time, although the king's troops from all walks of life gathered together, they all refused to patrol and did not dare to advance.

"At this time, the Jin people's east-west route armies gathered together, and their strength cannot be underestimated.

"Although this plan is conservative, our army cannot withstand the torment. If something goes wrong, the consequences will be disastrous."

Fan Cun shook his head slightly: "Two generals, your analysis of the situation at this time is very correct.

"But have you ever thought that just because the Jin people's elites from the east and west gathered in the capital, we should... complete our achievements in one battle?

"After all, in the eyes of the Jin people, our army is vulnerable.

"That's why they underestimated the enemy and rushed forward, hoping to wipe out all our troops in one battle.

"If this victory is successful and the Jin people know the true strength of the Western Army, their various tactics will inevitably change... At that time, it will be delayed for a long time, and it will take a lot of trouble!"

Liu Fa and Zhong Pingyuan looked at each other and saw shocked expressions in each other's eyes.

Officials...actually think so?

If the Jin people were defeated in this battle, then they would definitely realize the true strength of the Western Army. And the various decisions made in the past because of contempt for the Qi Army may not appear again.

Take for example some of Jin Bing’s decisions during the Jingping Incident.

They crossed the Yellow River with light troops and did not attack the fortified cities and camps along the way. Instead, they marched straight in and fought to the feet of the capital.

During this process, the Jin people certainly had some hesitations. For example, before crossing the Yellow River, the Jin people heard that the Qi Dynasty was changing emperors and calling for soldiers from all over the world to serve the king, which was more or less false.

And in the end, the general who surrendered first to the Qi Dynasty and then to the Jin people gave the Jin people an idea: Don't be cowardly, don't look down on the Qi Dynasty, just take a stab at them and that's it!

As a result, when the Jin people were beaten, they found that this was really the case.

The Qi Dynasty army is simply a bunch of trash!

They crossed the Yellow River with overwhelming force, and arrived at the capital city with overwhelming force. During the field battle, they basically won wildly all the way without encountering any decent resistance.

Therefore, at this time, the Jin people, from the commander-in-chief Wan Yansheng to the lowest-level soldiers, basically looked down upon Qi Chao.

And this kind of underestimation can also be exploited.

There is a saying in the art of war: if you know yourself and the enemy, you can win a hundred battles without danger; with the right combination, you can win with surprise; the soldiers are deceitful, luring them with advantage, being humble and arrogant, attacking them when they are unprepared, and surprising them.

At this time, the emperor's statement was consistent with the art of war.

As the saying goes, if you know yourself and the enemy, you can fight a hundred battles without danger. If you don't know yourself and the enemy, you will lose every battle. The Jin people did not know the true strength of the Western Army at this time, so as long as this battle started, the Qi Army's chances of winning would naturally be a little better.

But Liu Fa and Zhong Pingyuan’s playing styles only reached this level.

They know they can win this battle, but what happens after they win?

Maybe they only saw the Jin people's retreat, but at this time, the official wanted more than just the Jin people's retreat.

The so-called humiliation and arrogance means to make the enemy proud and underestimate the enemy, so as to achieve victory.

What the officials wanted was to take advantage of the Jin people's contempt for Qi Chao's military power as much as possible, so as to maximize the results of the war.

Imagine that if they were defeated, but the Jin people did not suffer heavy losses and retreated calmly, then they would definitely come back a few years later. And by that time, the Jin people would no longer underestimate the enemy, and many fighter opportunities would no longer be available.

On the contrary, what if we take advantage of the Jin people's contempt for Qi Chao and directly complete their achievements in one battle?

Trying to annihilate the main force of the Jin people as much as possible can directly attack the foundation of the Jin people's rule. By then, let alone organizing a large army to invade, I am afraid that the backyard will burst into flames and they will not even be able to maintain the existing territory.

Zhong Pingyuan was hesitant: "If the official plan can be successful, it will naturally be the best, and it will be enough to complete the victory in one battle.

"At that time, maybe we can immediately send our troops to the north, cross the Yellow River, and even take Yanyun back.

"However, the official family has to stay in the capital after all, so it is not advisable to move lightly."

Liu Fa and Zhong Pingyuan had no doubts about the military ability of this official. Whether it was the destruction of Xixia or the subsequent rescue of Taiyuan, what he showed was an innate military genius.

If the officials personally lead the troops to fight this battle, there should be hope of achieving such results.

But the problem is that his identity is different!

In the past, he was King Yun and the general marshal of the northwest army, so it was natural for him to lead the troops into battle. But now, he is the emperor, and the safety of the world depends on it. How can he put himself in danger again?

Even if it is a military expedition in person, someone must come to settle the rear.

At this time, there was no governor in the court, and all government affairs were handled by the emperor himself. If the emperor went to fight, who should these government affairs be entrusted to?

However, what Liu Fa and Zhong Pingyuan did not expect was that the official shook his head and said: "Of course I have to fight this battle myself!

"I am fighting for the national destiny of Qi Dynasty here, how can I stay in the capital with peace of mind."

For such a crucial battle, Sheng Taizu has always been uneasy about leaving it to others. Otherwise, he would not have personally conquered the Northern Barbarians in the first place.

Of course, during Taizu Sheng's personal expedition, the prince had overseen the country and helped him stabilize the rear.

But this time, the Prince Yun played by Fan Cun is too young, and there is no such prince who can supervise the country for him.

Liu Fa and Zhong Pingyuan were a little confused: "Then...does the government want to appoint another prime minister?"

Fan Cun looked at Zhong Pingyuan: "That's right! Qing Zhong, you can stay in the capital! You don't need to deal with government affairs, you only need to maintain law and order in the capital and prevent chaos in the rear. I want to bring these imperial students into the military camp.

Yes, you just need to send me the memorial every day!"

Zhong Pingyuan was stunned: "Ah? Officials, this... this seems..."
To be continued...