Don't put all your eggs in one basket!
Lin Yi knew very well that although his strategy was to lure the enemy into a trap, it was still somewhat unrealistic to expect to wipe them out in one fell swoop.
According to intelligence, Tuoba Yu always had a backup plan during each invasion, ensuring he could advance or retreat at will.
So even if his tentacles were severed, it wouldn't be enough to take down his Great Yu Mountain base camp. Therefore, it was necessary to open a road as a stepping stone to capture Tuoba Yu's camp.
The strategy should be to first defeat Tuoba Yu Tuoba Yu, and then seize his stronghold to maximize profits.
Otherwise, even if we defeat the invading soldiers, as long as they hold the Ziwu Road, it will still be difficult for us to advance. Therefore, we must open a path.
A hint of sadness flashed in Wang Yue's eyes, and he said bitterly, "My lord, please forgive me. This time, I only managed to find out the approximate deployment of Tuoba Yu's troops; I truly couldn't find any other routes!"
After saying that, he took out a hand-drawn map from his pocket and handed it to Lin Yi.
This time he couldn't find any other way. The entire Great Yu Mountain was a primeval forest, with dense trees everywhere, and then various peaks and valleys. It was too difficult to march in there.
"This is not your fault, you don't need to blame yourself!"
Lin Yi frowned slightly, but didn't blame Wang Yue. After all, even the 200,000-strong allied army couldn't find a breakthrough, let alone Wang Yue's small force. It was understandable that they hadn't found one.
It's already quite remarkable that Wang Yue was able to obtain the troop deployment map.
It's important to understand that this troop deployment is a highly classified secret; if it were leaked, it would give the enemy an opportunity. If Great Yu Mountain's terrain weren't so advantageous to Tuoba Yu, this map would have been enough to inflict heavy losses on Tuoba Yu.
After carefully examining the map, Lin Yi couldn't help but think more highly of Tuoba Yu. Even though this guy had reinforced the western battlefield, the Ziwu Road remained impregnable.
This map shows that in addition to a large number of troops deployed in front of the Ziwu Road, a large number of troops were also deployed on both sides of the valley, surrounding the entrance to the Ziwu Road like an iron barrel.
If anyone were to break in, they would inevitably be attacked from all sides, and would certainly die.
He couldn't help but laugh and said, "As expected of the Great General Divine Eagle Tuoba Yu, he really doesn't give anyone a single chance!"
This made Lin Yi sigh, this guy is too cautious. With such a watertight defense, it's no wonder that Dayu Pass has been able to hold out for so many years without being breached by the allied forces.
That's real skill.
Hearing this, everyone crowded around, and after seeing the setup, they all shook their heads. This was truly a tough nut to crack; if the enemy was determined to defend, they really wouldn't be able to break through.
Even Ma Chao couldn't help but sigh, "This man is indeed extraordinary. With such a natural barrier, even my Xiliang Iron Cavalry wouldn't dare to rashly charge in, otherwise we would likely suffer heavy losses!"
The Ziwu Road is too abnormal; it's not a fair battlefield at all. Heaven is unfair!
"Otherwise, we can cross Great Yu Mountain, or go around Great Yu Mountain!" Zhang Liao stared at the map, his brows sometimes relaxing and sometimes furrowing. This terrain really annoyed him, but it wasn't without a chance.
Forehead!
Everyone's lips twitched. This guy was really outrageous. Crossing Great Yu Mountain was one thing, but that was as difficult as climbing to the heavens. Going around Great Yu Mountain was even more out of the question. Great Yu Mountain was deep in the heart of the Northern Barbarians' territory, and the only way to get around it was to go towards the direction of the Great Ning Dynasty.
However, the Great Ning Dynasty would absolutely not agree to this. They were already wary of the Northern Liang, and if you were to go around into their territory, you would probably get beaten up by Great Ning first.
Zhang Liao, however, remained completely calm and excitedly said, "My lord, give me eight hundred elite soldiers. I can break through the woods and attack them, catching them completely off guard."
puff!
Lin Yi couldn't help but spit out his tea. This guy actually wanted to use 800 elite soldiers to fight against Tuoba Yu's 100,000-strong army. That was too reckless.
However, considering Zhang Liao's resume, he could understand.
This is how he won the Battle of Hefei: 800 elite troops wiped out Sun Quan's 100,000 elite troops, and almost killed Sun Quan himself.
However, Lin Yi did not agree to this decision!
That would be too risky. As long as I remain inactive, there's no need to take such a risk. I might even lose a key general, which would be absolutely irrational.
He shook his head and said in a deep voice, " Wenyuan, don't mention this matter again. Although I want to destroy Tuoba Yu, I don't want you to take that risk. In my heart, you are far more important than Tuoba Yu and his 100,000-strong army!"
Hiss!
Everyone's pupils contracted. The prince's words shocked them. The prince acknowledged Zhang Liao's strength, believing that he could withstand an army of 100,000 with only 800 men. That was terrifying!
Although they were recruited, they only have their own individual memories and don't know each other. Now that the lord is saying this, there must be some basis for it.
What a Zhang Liao those big eyes! He actually has this skill.
Even Ma Chao couldn't help but look at Zhang Liao with new respect, and he became wary, worried that this guy might overtake him, which would be embarrassing.
"My lord..."
Zhang Liao was deeply moved, and his eyes welled up with tears. In his lord's heart, even 100,000 troops and the Great General Divine Eagle were not as important as him. This showed how much his lord valued him. He must not let his lord down.
Lin Yi gave him a disapproving look and said in a deep voice, "Don't act like a little girl. But you did make a good point: we can bypass Great Yu Mountain!"
"Go around?"
"But there aren't any suitable roads in the mountains," Wang Yue said, frowning.
Everyone looked at their lord. How was he supposed to get around this? Did he have to go all the way to the eastern camp of Northern Liang? That would be too much trouble.
Lin Yi glanced at them and laughed, "If there's no road, we'll just build one. A grown man can't die from holding his pee, can he?"
"Build your own road?"
Upon hearing Lin Yi's words, everyone was stunned for a moment, thinking they had misheard.
Building a road through towering mountains is a completely unthinkable undertaking, and it would probably require an enormous price to complete.
Wang Yue couldn't help but remind him, "My lord, I have personally searched all over Great Yu Mountain, and I simply cannot find a suitable place to enter Great Yu Mountain!"
"Try to find?"
Upon hearing this, Lin Yi couldn't help but shake his head. Since the goal was to create a path, there was no need to look for a way.
There's a saying that goes, "There were originally no roads in the world, but as more people walk on them, a road is formed."
It's time to show the world what a true infrastructure powerhouse looks like!
ah?
Upon hearing their lord's words, everyone was stunned and dumbfounded. The young master was going to build a road out of thin air in the Dashan!
This is just too outrageous!