novelhk Chapter 750 Wang Li realized something was wrong and fell into a trap!
Chapter 750 Wang Li realized something was wrong and fell into a trap!
Ying Bu stood on a high place, staring at the dark camp ahead, thinking about his next move. He knew that this battle was crucial and he had to act with caution. After careful consideration, Ying Bu made a decisive deployment.
He decided to personally lead 5,000 cavalrymen to charge at the enemy camp like an arrow from a bow. At the same time, the remaining 15,000 men were divided into two groups, encircling the enemy from the left and right sides, forming a siege and launching a fierce attack on the enemy's central camp. This tactical arrangement could not only distract the enemy's attention, but also ensure that a fatal blow would be dealt to the enemy at a critical moment.
About a quarter of an hour later, the troops from both sides had dispersed as planned. Ying Bu saw that the time had come and did not hesitate any more. He suddenly jumped on his horse, holding the reins tightly in his hands, his eyes as bright as torches, as if burning with a flame.
"Light the torches!" Ying Bu gave the order, and the soldiers behind him quickly took action. They lit the torches that they had not dared to light on a large scale before. For a moment, the flames shot up into the sky, illuminating the entire night.
"Whoever kills Wang Li will be rewarded with a thousand gold coins and receive first-class military merit!" Ying Bu's voice echoed in the night sky, inspiring the fighting spirit of every soldier. This was not only a test of their courage, but also a promise of their glory.
Gao Yao showed his outstanding innovative thinking and deep understanding of the military system when he changed the military merit system. He borrowed some ideas from the later military industrial system and introduced the calculation method of special, first, second and third class military merit. This hierarchical military merit system not only evaluated the soldiers' military merits in a more detailed manner, but also provided them with a clear promotion path.
In addition to these special military merit levels, there are of course ordinary military merits. However, the promotion of ordinary military merits requires sufficient qualifications, which means that soldiers need to serve in the army for a long time and show continuous excellent performance to get the opportunity for promotion. In contrast, special military merits have great advantages. They can significantly shorten the qualifications required for promotion and provide soldiers with the possibility of exceptional promotion.
Gao Yao regarded this special military achievement as a great honor, which not only reflected the recognition of the soldiers' heroic behavior, but also inspired them to fight bravely on the battlefield. When Ying Bu offered to reward them with a thousand gold coins, most of the soldiers maintained their normal attitude. After all, they all understood that a thousand gold coins were not easily obtained and required great efforts and sacrifices.
When it comes to first-class military merit, the situation is completely different. Even if a soldier unfortunately dies on the battlefield, as long as he has won first-class military merit, the treatment enjoyed by his family and even descendants is no less than that of the county magistrate. This generous treatment makes first-class military merit a dream goal for soldiers, because it not only represents personal glory, but also relates to the future and well-being of the family.
It can be said that the military merit system designed by Gao Yao played a positive role in motivating soldiers and boosting morale. It not only gave soldiers a clear goal to strive for, but also provided those soldiers with outstanding performance with the opportunity to be promoted quickly through the establishment of special military merits, while also protecting the interests of them and their families. Such a system design is undoubtedly a wise move and helps to build a strong and cohesive army.
At this time, in Wang Li's camp, everything was quiet, most of the soldiers had fallen asleep, and the tent was peaceful. However, Wang Li did not fall asleep. He sat alone in the tent, frowning, thinking hard about what to do next.
After careful consideration, Wang Li thought that it should not be a problem to take Yangping Pass, but the problem was how to deal with it after taking it. This was a difficult problem he had to face, because even if there were food and grass in Yangping Pass, according to his estimation, the quantity was quite limited, and it could only last for two months at most, or even less than a month.
Wang Li knew that his situation was difficult, and he also understood that his quarrel with Jiang Lu was indeed a bit impulsive. However, if he hadn't done so, he wouldn't have been able to leave Xianyang, let alone avenge his father. Now, the opportunity was right in front of him, and Wang Li was naturally unwilling to give it up easily.
However, Wang Li had no idea what to do after taking Yangping Pass. He had no backup, no food, and even had difficulty replenishing his troops. Faced with such a predicament, Wang Li felt unprecedented pressure and anxiety.
Wang Li racked his brains and finally came up with a solution. Although this solution was not the best, it was the only feasible one at present. That is, if he really could not defend Yangping Pass, he could only choose to abandon this pass, and then become a bandit, wandering around the southern border, creating chaos, and looking for the right time to take action.
However, doing so would undoubtedly damage the reputation of the Wang family and make them a laughing stock. Wang Li knew this very well, so he decided to adopt a strategy that would have the best of both worlds - faking his own death to escape. In this way, he could both break free from the constraints of the Wang family and secretly plot revenge without having to worry about implicating the family's honor.
But this was just a temporary idea, and Wang Li was just going to take it one step at a time. Just when he was preparing to rest, recuperate, and prepare for tomorrow's battle to take Yangping Pass in one fell swoop, an accident suddenly occurred.
Just as Wang Li took off his heavy armor and prepared to take a rest, the tent curtain was suddenly opened. A panicked soldier rushed in and reported breathlessly: "General, it's bad! A large number of unidentified troops appeared in the rear and are galloping towards our camp. Judging from their posture, they are here to attack our camp! And they are almost approaching the camp!"
Wang Li's face changed drastically when he heard this. He cursed in his heart, "Is Zhang Liang crazy? How dare he sneak attack my camp at this time!"
After hearing what the soldiers said, Wang Li's first thought was that Zhang Liang was still hiding. Although he didn't know how Zhang Liang had avoided his own scouts, Wang Li thought that Zhang Liang was the only one who could hide.
"Immediately order the entire army to prepare to meet the enemy!" Wang Li's voice echoed in the tent, with a hint of surprise and determination. His order spread quickly throughout the camp like thunder.
The messengers did not dare to delay for a moment and immediately rushed out to convey Wang Li's order to every soldier. The camp suddenly became busy, and the soldiers quickly put on their armor, picked up their weapons, and nervously waited for the enemy to arrive.
Wang Li did not hesitate at all, he quickly put on his armor and walked out of the tent with firm steps. Outside the tent, a tense atmosphere permeated, the soldiers were on high alert, their eyes fixed on the distance.