"Holy crap, this is so unfair!"
At this moment, Zhang Liao, who had just been preparing to compete for the title of Marquis Champion, pointed at a map and started cursing.
Everyone was both amused and exasperated; this guy was actually fighting with the map. Unable to contain their curiosity, they all went over to see what it was that had Zhang Liao so angry he was cursing.
Upon seeing the map, everyone's expressions immediately turned grim, and they began to curse and swear.
"Damn it, God really has no eyes!"
" Great Yu Mountain is like the Northern Barbarians Barbarians' own father, completely blocking their advance. It's a natural city wall."
"Alas, it's still an insurmountable wall. The only passage is the Ziwu Road, but if the enemy sets up an ambush on the mountains on both sides of the Ziwu Road, and blocks both the front and back routes, then there will truly be no way to escape!"
"Heaven is so unfair! It's given the barbarians such a huge advantage! It's infuriating!"
"Now I understand why our lord said we should lure you into a trap instead of launching an attack. Launching an attack would make you a sitting duck!"
They were disgusted too!
No wonder Zhang Liao was cursing. Great Yu Mountain not only blocked the Xiliang's advance but also perfectly protected Tuoba Yu.
As seen on the map, Dayu Pass is separated by the Great Yu Mountain range, a fact that everyone already knew. But what no one expected was that this mountain range actually stretched all the way into the heart of the barbarian territory.
This is rather disgusting, as it means that this Dashan blocks the Northern Barbarians ' enemies and serves as a natural barrier for them, making it difficult for them to bypass Great Yu Mountain Northern Barbarians attack the Northern Barbarians.
The only way to get through Great Yu Mountain is through a mountain valley known as the Ziwu Road, or the Thousand-Li Ancient Road.
However, in the eyes of Ma Chao and his men, this was not the Ziwu Road at all, but a death trap.
Entering this place is practically tantamount to suicide. This is because Great Yu Mountain is under the control of Tuoba Yu, meaning that Tuoba Yu has people on both sides of the Ziwu Road.
Once inside the canyon, you will not only face attacks from the front, but also be attacked by people on both sides of the mountain.
Standing on the mountain, looking down from above, if you throw a stone anywhere, it will crush several people below.
After all, an army doesn't just consist of one or two people who can be given some leeway, but this involves tens of thousands of people, making avoidance impossible. Trying to break through from here is simply too difficult!
Just imagining that scene sends chills down my spine.
"Hehe, if we really want to break in, it's not entirely without a chance!" At this moment, Jia Xu, the strategist, spoke up.
"Oh, Wenhe has a solution?"
Lin Yi looked at him; this guy really does have some skills.
Jia Xu nodded and said in a deep voice, "Entering through the Ziwu Road is difficult, but it's not without its challenges. With the right timing, location, and people, there's still a chance!"
"Favorable timing, advantageous location, and harmonious relationships?"
Everyone's eyes lit up as they looked at Jia Xu. He actually had a solution; he truly lived up to his reputation as a strategist.
Jia Xu nodded and said solemnly, " Great Yu Mountain is located at a high altitude. Once winter arrives, heavy snow will inevitably block the mountain, and soldiers wearing armor simply cannot withstand the cold on the mountain."
"This is when their defenses are weakest. As long as we seize the opportunity to sneak up and coordinate with the Net (Net of Heaven) to take down the enemy's sentry posts, we can directly break in."
"However, marching through ice and snow will likely result in significant losses for us."
The high altitude might be an advantage, but when it gets cold, it's freezing cold; your underwear will probably freeze solid. Who would dare to go up there to guard it then? Even if you bring a blanket, it probably won't help.
That makes sense!
"The weather is freezing cold; nothing can withstand that with flesh and blood."
"Haha, as expected of our strategist, Wenhe has a knack for this."
Everyone was overjoyed; thankfully, the strategist was brilliant.
With the heavy snow blocking the mountain pass and the biting wind at the summit, even the barbarian tribes couldn't withstand the bone-chilling cold and would inevitably seek refuge from the snowstorm.
In this way, the crisis at the two mountains would be eliminated. In addition, with heavy snow falling and visibility extremely low, as long as the Net cooperated to kill the sentries, they could approach silently.
Brilliant!
"Marching on a snowy night?"
Jia Xu's plan surprised Lin Yi. This battle seemed familiar, as if he had heard it somewhere before.
etc!
Isn't this just like the drama of Zhu Di trying to persuade Nair Buka to surrender?
At that time, Zhu Di also encountered a heavy snowstorm, and his subordinates advised him to retreat to camp to avoid the snowstorm. Zhu Di was also a clever man. He thought that even his subordinates thought it was not advisable to march in the snow at night. If he were to attack, no one would expect it.
Sure enough, when he attacked, Nair Buka, in order to avoid the wind and snow, gave up the superior view from the mountaintop and hid in a sheltered hollow. When Zhu Di surrounded him, he was completely terrified.
Finally, Zhu Di offered a sincere offer of surrender, which moved Nair Buka to tears, and he immediately knelt before Zhu Di. Without losing a single soldier, Zhu Di had subdued Nair Buka.
Unexpectedly, Jia Xu also came up with this idea. Although there were some differences, it actually had some potential.
He gave a thumbs up and laughed, "That's excellent! It will surely catch the enemy off guard. You truly are our strategist!"
"My lord, please don't laugh at me!"
Jia Xu smiled wryly and said awkwardly, "This is just a hypothetical scenario. Tuoba Yu won't wait until the snow blocks the mountains before making his move, so my lord's 'luring the enemy into the trap' strategy is more reliable!"
"Is Tuoba Yu going to attack our lord?"
Everyone was slightly taken aback. Could it be that there was some inside information? They hadn't heard anything about Tuoba Yu planning to send troops.
"Hahaha, he will definitely come, and he has no choice but to come!" Jia Xu couldn't help but laugh, his face full of confidence.
"Why?"
Everyone was stunned. What was going on? Why did he have to come?
Lin Yi glanced at them and smiled, "It's actually very simple, they need food!"
"Food?"
"That's right, they're short of food!"
A glint of light flashed in Lin Yi's eyes. This was a common problem among nomadic peoples; they all suffered from a lack of food.
However, there is another crucial reason, which is probably that the Northern Barbarians do not want to see a second Northern Liang emerge, as that would be an absolute nightmare for the barbarians. If Northern Liang and Xiliang Liang were to unite, the barbarians might not be able to withstand it.
food?
Upon hearing Lin Yi's words, everyone suddenly realized that they had almost forgotten the most basic thing.
The Northern Barbarians were a nomadic people!
Nomadic peoples, who rely on herding for a living, do not store food and depend on hunting and herding for survival.
Once winter arrives, not only are cattle and sheep prone to freezing to death, but most wild animals also hibernate, rendering hunting and herding impossible. As a result, how to survive the winter becomes a very difficult problem for them.
They faced two choices: either trade with other countries for food, or plunder other countries.