The Great Wei Empire in the Warring States Period

Gongsun Cuo led 50,000 Wei troops and won seven battles along the way, directly reaching the capital of Wei State, Puyang.

Wei State Court

After hearing the words of the Puyang defender, Duke Wei collapsed on his seat, his eyes full of fear, and tremblingly said: "Who? Who can guard the capital?"

The ministers below also looked at each other, although they were extremely anxious, but they had no intention of leading the troops.

Prime Minister Zisi stood up and said: "Your Majesty, I recommend someone who can guard the capital."

"Who!" Duke Wei asked.

Zisi replied: "Gou Bian, this person was a minor official before. I found that he was good at military tactics, so I let him be my retainer. This person will definitely be able to guard the capital!"

"Okay, let this person be the chief general to guard the capital immediately!" Duke Wei pointed at Zisi and said.

Zisi said again: "I think we should send another envoy to Qi to ask Qi to send troops!"

"Yes!" Duke Wei agreed directly.

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Gongsun Zhu looked at Puyang City, and his heart was already very hot: "As long as I take this city, I can also become a famous general!" For the sake of his family, he also brought his younger brother and nephew to the battlefield. And let his younger brother Gongsun Hong be the deputy general in the army, and his nephew Gongsun Yi be the chief general of grain transportation.

Gongsun Hong on the side said: "Brother, are we going to start the siege now?"

Gongsun Zhuo shook his head and said: "Our army is exhausted after two days of rapid march. We will temporarily set up camp and wait for Baning's army to arrive before attacking the city together. You take 5,000 people to build a fortress around this city to prevent the enemy from leaving the city. I want to take down this city step by step!"

"Yes!"

His nephew Gongsun Yi drove a chariot and rushed over and said: "Uncle, the food and grass have been delivered, and I have transported all the siege equipment to the central army."

Gongsun Zhuo nodded with satisfaction and said: "Yes, you must protect the food and grass with your army."

Gongsun Yi said with a firm look in his eyes: "Don't worry, uncle, I will definitely protect the food and grass!"

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Central Army Camp

Gongsun Zhuo said after seeing that everyone had arrived He said: "Everyone, this time we must fight to destroy Wei State. I decided to station three camps. Gongsun Hong will be in charge of the front camp. Gongsun Hong will lead 20,000 people to guard the front camp. I will lead 25,000 people to guard the central camp. Gongsun Yi will lead 5,000 people to guard the rear camp. All our weapons, supplies and food are placed in the rear camp. Gongsun Yi, you must guard it well! Tomorrow, Gongsun Hong will lead you to surround the south gate, east gate and west gate of the capital of Wei State. Build fortresses and arrow towers outside these three gates." Gongsun Hong asked: "After we surround it, will we stay there and wait for General Baning to come?" Gongsun Zhu nodded and said: "Yes, we will attack the city after Baning's army arrives. Gongsun Hong, it is estimated that it will take two days for Ba Ling to arrive. You lead some people to dig tunnels first." Gongsun Yi said: "Uncle, according to the spies,According to the report, Wei State seems to have appointed a man named Gou Bian to lead the army to guard the capital. ”

Gongsun Cuo smiled and said, “What is an unknown person worried about! My great Wei Iron Army is invincible!”

Gongsun Yi said again, “But uncle, this man was promoted by Wei State Prime Minister Zisi. Zisi is a great sage in the world. The people he recommended must be talented. And I heard that Gou Bian has the ability to lead 500 chariots.”

Gongsun Cuo frowned after hearing this, thought for a while and said, “Gongsun Yi, I will give you another 2,000 people to guard the rear army camp. I will know any movement within a hundred miles after sending out scouts. If you find enemy reinforcements, tell me immediately. ”

——Yes!

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The next morning

Gou Bian stood on the city wall and stared at the Wei army camp. The Wei army camp was in good order, with many chevaux de frise, high fences, and deep trenches. The whole camp was like an iron barrel.

At this time, Prime Minister Zisi came over and asked, "General Gou Bian, what is the situation now?"

Gou Bian saw that it was Zisi, and bowed and said, "Meet the Prime Minister. The enemy has set up three camps 20 miles outside the city. The three camps are facing each other from a distance and are in a corner. There are also six arrow towers around the front army camp for protection. The central army camp is located ten miles northeast of the front army camp, and the rear army camp is located directly behind the central army camp. I estimate that the enemy's food and grass are all placed in the rear army camp, and the enemy's main general's flag is also in the central army camp. ”

Zisi said: "Then why don't you send a detachment to attack the enemy's rear camp."

Gou Bian directly objected: "No, the rear camp is covered with flags and may be heavily guarded."

Zisi looked at the enemy outside and said: "Could it be a trick to confuse the enemy?"

Gou Bian thought for a while and said: "It is possible, but for the sake of safety, a detachment should be sent to attack the enemy's front camp to create a huge momentum. If the enemy supports the front camp from the central camp, it means that the rear troops are sufficient. If the enemy supports both the front and rear camps, it means that the rear troops are insufficient."

"Why?" Zisi asked.

Gou Bian explained: "If our army attacks the enemy's front camp and the rear troops are insufficient, the enemy commander will definitely send troops to support it to prevent the destruction of food and grass. ”

Zisi said: "Well, I'll leave the defense of the city to the general."

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Central Army Camp

Gongsun Cuo was drinking when a soldier rushed in and said hastily: "General, the Wei State has sent troops to fight and is attacking our front army camp. It's really huge and seems to be the main force!"

Gongsun Cuo hurriedly picked up the map and looked at it. Then he pointed and said: "Send 5,000 people to support the front army camp and send another 2,000 people to support the rear army camp. I'm worried that this is the enemy's feint to the east and attack in the west."

——Yes.

After a while, the messenger came in again. Gongsun Cuo saw the messenger and asked hurriedly: "Has the rear army camp been attacked? The enemy'sShould we retreat?"

The messenger bowed and said, "General, the enemy has retreated and the rear camp has not been attacked."

Gongsun Cuo thought for a moment and said, "You go down first."

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On the tower, Gou Bian saw that the enemy not only sent troops to support the front camp, but also the rear camp, and said excitedly, "We will defeat the enemy tonight."

Gou Bian said to the generals, "General Gan Ling, you lead 5,000 people to attack the enemy's central camp. Remember to make the enemy mistakenly think that it is our main force. I will personally lead a thousand elite troops to attack the rear camp."

Gan Ling asked carefully, "General, what if the Wei army does not transfer the soldiers from the rear camp? ”

Gou Bian laughed and said, “Yes, the Wei general Gongsun Cuo is brave but not wise. Once he finds out that our main force has come out, he will definitely be greedy for merit and will mobilize the troops of the front and rear camps to attack our army from three sides.”

Gan Ling still said in disbelief, “But this Gongsun Cuo has also commanded troops for more than ten years, and can be regarded as a veteran of the Wei State.”

Gou Bian explained, “Although Gongsun Cuo has commanded troops for more than ten years, he has more defeats than victories, and can be called a general without a victory. He only won the appreciation of the King of Wei because he helped the King of Wei Wei Lang defeat his brother and win the throne. What’s more, the reason why the current King of Wei won the throne was because Zhao and Han had a disagreement. You must know that the Zhao-Han coalition intervened in the dispute over the throne of Wei, but it beat Gongsun Cuo’s ass and urinated. In the subsequent battles with Zhao and Chu, he was defeated. Except for one victory against Han, he basically did not see any victory. ”

Gou Bian just finished speaking and said with a firm look: "Send out the troops tonight!"

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The next morning

Ba Ning hurriedly arrived with 30,000 troops, and saw black smoke in front of him. Baning led the troops to the camp, and saw a young general with a face full of soot kneeling on the ground crying. Baning saw that it was Gongsun Yi, and hurriedly got off the car to help Gongsun Yi up and asked: "General Gongsun Yi, what's going on?"

Gongsun Yi saw that it was Baning, wiped his tears and said: "General Baning, last night the Wei army suddenly went out of the city to attack our army's central camp. My uncle thought it was the main force of the Wei army, so he ordered the soldiers of my front army camp and the rear army camp to attack the Wei army from three sides. As a result, after I led the troops out, the rear army camp was empty and was attacked by the enemy. Only one-third of the food and grass were left! ”

Ba Ning looked around and could see that the fire last night must have burned very fiercely. Ban Ning comforted him, "It's okay! It's just a small setback. It doesn't matter. My army still has some food and grass. It is estimated that new food and grass will be delivered in a few days. Where is Brother Gongsun?"

Gongsun Yi cried, "My uncle vomited blood and fainted after learning that he was tricked. He is still being rescued in the tent!"

After Ban Ning calmed Gongsun Yi down, he left a few soldiers and led the army to the central army camp.

As soon as Ban Ning walked into the main general's tent and saw the pale Gongsun Cuo, he knew that Gongsun Cuo, who was attacked and suppressed this time, was no longer able to survive.

At this time, Gongsun Cuo just woke up and saw Ban Ning coming in. He was in pain."Brother Baning, I didn't expect that I would lose to a weak and small Weiguo!"

Baning stepped forward and said comfortingly: "Brother Zhuo, it's just a small defeat. Besides, we only lost some food and grass, and the troops were not lost."

Gongsun Zhuo handed the military token in his sleeve to Baning and said: "Brother Baning, I am really a reckless man. I will rely on Brother Baning to take care of me during my rest days."

Baning smiled and said: "We are as close as brothers. Don't worry, I will help you manage the army during your rest days. Drink this bowl of water first. Have a good rest!"

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