Cui Wenxiu's idea is not complicated, but it is quite realistic. Cangzhou and Beiping, the entire four Yanyun prefectures, are now within the range of rangers under their control. Cangzhou's city walls are high and thick, and the surroundings are even flat. If you want to attack Cangzhou, you will have to pay a considerable price. Cui Wenxiu has never had the habit of attacking tough things. It is not that she is afraid of attacking cities and villages, but that she believes that it is absolutely necessary. This kind of victory that uses the life consumption of soldiers to consume is really unprofitable, and it is not easy to cultivate a qualified veteran.

Since it is the main source of soldiers of the Northern Army, it means that Situ Tai will have to fight with him one or two in Cangzhou. Otherwise, it will be difficult for him to explain to the soldiers that even if it is a formality, at least the scene must be presented. Of course, this does not mean that Situ Tai will be so stupid that he will fight hard with him. This proves this from the placement of two divisions under Cangzhou City. He neither enters the city directly, but does not leave the city. This hidden approach is probably Situ Tai's self-comfort.

Cui Wenxiu was still waiting, waiting for the First Division of the Imperial First Legion, which had been swaying in the imperial capital. He had already taken a fancy to this prey and learned from all signs that the Tielongping division was very likely to return to Yanyun from the imperial capital, and it was very likely to join the defense war in Cangzhou. This was an opportunity, a very good opportunity, so Cui Wenxiu had always revealed to the outside world that the Third Legion and Rangers had not yet been prepared to advance eastward, and the purpose was to wait for this prey.

As long as he can bite this piece of fat on the way back north of the First Division of the First Legion, he is not afraid that the enemy in Cangzhou will not support the reinforcements, and that reinforcements are what Cui Wenxiu hopes, he will get a greater chance. Now that everything is enough, it depends on whether the Tielongping division will return to Cangzhou from the imperial capital as he expected. Cui Wenxiu has to stare at the news from the imperial capital almost every day, but on the surface, he has to spread six rangers in the clouds to the Qinghe line, and put on the look of attacking the hinterland of Yanshan and disturbing Situ Tai's inner abdomen.

Cui Wenxiu believed that as long as the enemy in Cangzhou, including the First Division of the First Legion, could be completely annihilated, the entire Yanyun County Battle could almost be announced to end, and the only hope of Situ Tai, the First Division of the First Legion of the Iron Ping, was lost. Cui Wenxiu couldn't think of any other way out for Situ Tai besides surrendering. Even if Situ Tai did not want to surrender, the reality would force his subordinates to make the final choice. In that case, resistance would be purely an idiotic act.

Just as Cui Wenxiu was anxiously waiting for the First Division of the First Legion in the Imperial Capital to make a decision to return to the north, his rival Cheng Dayou did not relax. Although he did not realize that his beautiful battle in the East China Sea had aroused Cui Wenxiu's ambitions, he hoped that he and the Eighth Legion could be brought to a higher level in this battle of Yanyun.

The wide map is already covered with various numbers of signs. The geographical topographic map of Yanyun County indicates in detail that the locations of the divisions and the distribution of Situ Tai's army were already distributed, but in Laizhou to the north, it was blank. In addition to a symbolic security division in Laizhou Prefecture City, Cheng Dayou did not believe that this security division would be so stupid that when Situ Tai had obviously given up on them, he would resist to the end. In Cheng Dayou's view, this was just a decoration on the map.

Cheng Dayou's right hand was rubbing gently under his jaw. It seemed that the stubble under his jaw could bring a very comfortable stimulation to the skin of his palms, but his eyes were always wandering on the map, as if he was thinking carefully about what he should do next. The information showed a very clear situation, and Laizhou had obviously been abandoned by Situ Tai. It seemed that the lack of troops forced Situ Tai to make a painful choice. He knew that giving up Laizhou might bring many negative effects, but he had to do so. Otherwise, the stretched force would make him lose sight of one and another, and he might not even be able to defend one place. The posture he put on was more like defending Peking, Cangzhou and Yanshan near Duodun. The question is, can he do it? And what should he do?

Laizhou is no longer within Cheng Dayou's consideration. That is the issue of government departments considering accepting administrative affairs. Cheng Dayou is not very happy about this silent harvest. Although it is said that defeating the troops without fighting is the best strategy, obtaining the land without fighting does not mean that the enemy surrenders. The enemy is just undergoing strategic contraction, which will increase the difficulty of capturing the other three prefectures, but it will only increase the difficulty and will not have much impact on the course of the war. Cheng Dayou did not understand what Situ Tai wanted to do in this situation. Maybe he wanted to use a battle to prove that the reputation of the Northern Army was not a rumor. Cheng Dayou could only think so, but this was definitely not a wise move.

However, Situ Tai gave up Laizhou, which in disguise strengthened the defense of the other three prefectures. Cangzhou was not Cheng Dayou's consideration. Whether to directly attack Situ Tai's nest in Zhiduo of Beiping, or to capture Yanshan first, cut off Situ Tai's way to escape from Duoton or go out from Yanshan, this made Cheng Dayou a little puzzling. Both cities are strong and thick places. If you want to conquer, you will probably have to pay a considerable price, and there seems to be no other better way in front of you.

"Hechun, do you think we should take Peiping first or Yanshan first?" After looking at the map for a long time, Cheng Dayou finally opened his mouth to ask the chief of staff who had been busy sorting out and analyzing information. This chief of staff has always been one of Cheng Dayou's most loyal assistants. From the Taiping Army to the Imperial Army, and then to the Western Army, it may not be his strength to lead troops to war, but planning, analysis, judgment and reasoning are his strengths, and he himself can clearly recognize his own strengths and weaknesses. This is where Cheng Dayou values ​​him the most.

Cheng Dayou's admiration for Li Wufeng comes from many aspects. The most important point is that Li Wufeng was able to let go and boldly agree to his suggestions for the senior officers of the Eighth Corps. From the chief of staff to the logistics director to the division commander of each division, except for a few people who chose to have to replace it because the security department did not pass the political review, almost all others were recognized by Li Wufeng. Although Cheng Dayou also knew that his suggestions might have many negative effects, especially

The dissatisfaction of other direct legions in the Western Xinjiang who were absolutely loyal to Li Wufeng, but Cheng Dayou still did this. He wanted to see if Li Wufeng's mind was as big as the legendary one. But the facts proved that Li Wufeng's mind was indeed competent to become his lord. Although Cheng Dayou later proposed the suggestion of changing candidates to show his attitude, he was rejected by Li Wufeng, which made Cheng Dayou feel a little ashamed. He could only repay the other party's trust with a greater record.

"General, if we look at the political sense, the significance of this Peking Prefecture is naturally far greater than that of Yanshan, but from the actual point of view, I think that this Yanshan may be more important to our King of Qin. As long as we take down Yanshan, it is equivalent to blocking Situ Tai's journey to escape north. I think that this is the only point that is worth going to Yanshan first. Moreover, after capturing Yanshan, Beiping has actually become a turtle in the jar. If the Third Legion over there is progressing smoothly in Cangzhou, I think that this Peking will not go down. In addition, the general has always wanted to give more

Is Dun a lesson? I think His Highness Qin also has this intention. Last time we gave His Highness Qin's suggestions to His Highness Qin, in the reply, the rest of His Highness Qin gave answers one by one, but the only thing that did not mention the Okhotsk area. The subordinates see that there is a deep meaning in this. If we take Yanshan and take advantage of the situation to attack Okhotsk, even if we cannot occupy this area, we must control at least one or two strategic barriers, so that our strategic situation in the northern border area is much better. It is better to look down on the territory of Dun people than Dun people to spy on our mainland. General, do you think so?"

Chang Hechun's words made Cheng Dayou nodded repeatedly, and he was worthy of being his number one aide. Not only could he accurately analyze the changes in the situation, but he could even understand the thoughts of His Highness the King of Qin. His lord was not a good lord. Duoduan helped Situ Tai to intervene in the civil war of the empire and he would not remain indifferent. He might not be sure of it and wanted to seize the opportunity to retaliate. Last time he proposed to explain the entry into the Okhotsk region after solving Yan Yun. Although he did not receive a positive response from his superiors.

It was in the private reply letter of Bo Jinchen, Deputy Director of the Military Affairs Office, that His Highness Qin was indeed inclined to support this opinion. However, given that the imperial civil war had not yet ended, His Highness Qin was not good to openly provoke a foreign war to avoid arousing criticism from the Government Affairs Office. After all, the Government Affairs Office and many officials and gentry strongly advocated ending the civil war as soon as possible and shifting their main energy to the establishment of a new dynasty, opposing the expansion of the war in the near future, especially the launch of a new foreign war.
Chapter completed!