Chapter 004: Shocking Surprise Attack (Part One)

Su Jie noticed that everyone was silent, leaving him feeling uncertain. Suddenly, he caught sight of Wang He’s unfriendly expression, which caused him to be greatly alarmed.

Amidst a chorus of compliments, Su Jie followed the soldiers to the central military camp, where he encountered the formidable elder seated in the main position, who was none other than Wang He.

First, one must lead by example, and only then can one lead others; this is the essence of military strategy. It is important to understand that in this era, most individuals of Su Jie’s age are primarily engaged in farming

Su Jie immediately clasped his hands and said: "The words of the general are well understood by this humble officer. However, the strategy I propose is certain to succeed, and I must request the general's judgment. To breach Shangdang, we only need to lure the Zhao army in the city to attack us. At that time, our forces need only to feign weakness, pretend to be defeated, and draw them into the Peng Gorge! The terrain of Peng Gorge is treacherous and difficult to navigate. We can set ambushes with fire archers on both sides of the gorge in advance. Once the Zhao army steps in, it will be their complete annihilation, and at that point, the Shangdang Commandery will be easily within our grasp.

Su Jie replied: "I dare not claim to praise the generals! The bravery of our army is entirely due to the generals' skillful leadership. The generals lead by example, putting themselves first and their men second, treating us soldiers as if we were their own family. How could we dare not devote our lives in service?"

Understanding etiquette is rare

Who is Su Jie, please invite the generals and commanders

Su Jie sighed inwardly, "After all, one is insignificant and their words carry little weight!" With such confidence, he naturally deduced from the maps and documents that the Zhao army would definitely launch an attack on the camp tonight. If they were to play along with this scheme and feign defeat, as he suggested, they would surely be able to conquer Pinglao in Shangdang by tomorrow.

Su Jie’s demeanor caused Wang He and the other generals to nod in agreement

Upon hearing Wang He's words, Su Jie was quite surprised. In the military system of the Qin Dynasty, five men formed a group, two groups made a squad, and five squads constituted a battalion. A battalion commander typically commanded around fifty men, and to become a battalion commander, one generally needed to hold a noble rank.

Wang He’s unexpected appreciation for talent, promoting himself to the rank of a hundred generals, left Su Jie both astonished and delighted

Brother Su is a valiant warrior of our great Qin, and being personally summoned by the generals must surely indicate a bright future ahead

Wang He stroked his tiger whiskers and smiled, saying: "Since this is the case, then I, the commander, would like to ask you a question. Nowadays, our Great Qin army has been besieging Shangdang for a long time without success, and the morale is restless. If you were a general of the army, how would you handle this situation?"

Wang He remained silent, but one person at the lower end spoke first, his tone unfriendly

Wang He suddenly smiled and said, "Su Jie, have you studied ancient texts?"

Su Jie dared not speak further and immediately fell silent.

Su Jie felt great joy in his heart, "I was just thinking about how to meet Wang He, and now I have been summoned; the opportunity has arrived"

The entire venue was suddenly rendered silent, stunned by Su Jie.

Su Jie replied with a smile: "In response to the general's words, I have studied the 'Three Strategies of War' and the 'Six Secret Teachings' since childhood, but I only have a superficial understanding of them"

Wang He was surrounded by generals from the army, each one casting their gaze upon Su Jie!

Only the children of ordinary noble families are able to learn and understand the principles within this.

Ding dong, a temporary task has been issued by the system. Please repel the surprise attack from Zhao Jun. A successful reward will be a time gift package.

Today, I, the commander, observe your bravery, which is beyond what ordinary people can aspire to. You are indeed a valiant warrior of our great Qin, and I have high expectations for you

I haven't even warmed up yet, and you're going to deduct 5 seconds of my rewind time

Su Jie naturally did not dare to be negligent, and quickly stepped forward to clasp his hands in salute, saying: 'Su Jie pays his respects to the generals and commanders, and to all the esteemed generals.'

What Su Jie said was, to Wang He and others, even more refreshing

How toxic, how wonderful, this Zhao Jun truly possesses great courage, no wonder he was able to hold out for over a month even under the command of Wang He

What are you saying

Su Jie, through his insight into time, became aware of the tragic events that would occur the next day, and immediately lost interest in wandering around the school grounds

Soldiers take joy in breaking the enemy, take pride in their bravery, and take honor in their might; this is a sign of a strong combat capability within the army. Conversely, if the entire army is constantly alarmed, soldiers are scattered and disorganized, intimidated by the enemy's ferocity, spreading unfavorable news about the battle among themselves, engaging in endless discussions, allowing rumors to proliferate without control, inciting and deceiving one another, showing no fear of laws, and lacking respect for their commanders, this is a sign of weakened combat capability within the army

Congratulations, Brother Su. The general personally extends an invitation, and you are sure to be promoted and elevated in rank in the future

Wang He laughed heartily, indicating that no further formalities were necessary

Wang He and the other generals could not help but be astonished; if this is indeed the case, then Su Jie has great potential for achievement

Su Jie was about to refute when Wang He finally spoke up, "Su Jie, your strategy can be considered a good one. You claim to have been well-versed in military texts since childhood, yet at this moment, you fail to adapt. Although it is a good strategy, it cannot be implemented. How is it any different from the likes of Zhao Kuo? As you mentioned, the Zhao army is currently holding their ground and not making any moves; how then can we entice them or feign surrender?"

The most difficult question facing Su Jie at this moment is how to meet Wang He

Wang He’s expression changed slightly as he said: "Su Baijiang, matters of military advancement must not be taken lightly. I understand your eagerness to achieve merit, but since you have studied military strategy, you should know that a commander’s incompetence can lead to the demise of the entire army. Do not take this lightly!"

"Su Jie, matters of great importance in the military are not for you to discuss recklessly. If it were not for your military achievements, I would have thrown you out at this moment." Gao Hu, upon hearing Su Jie's words, merely thought that this young child was seizing the opportunity to show off, and scolded him accordingly.

Just as Su Jie was pacing back and forth in the tent, feeling extremely frustrated, an armored soldier walked in

Su Jie pointed with one finger at the map in the camp, which was precisely the Peng Gorge where the Qin army was stationed in the rear

The generals listened with increasing curiosity

Su Jie naturally had long since seen through it, saying: "Let the Zhao army attack, this is not difficult!"

Wang He laughed heartily and said: "This is your own achievement, unrelated to me. I merely appreciate your talent. I wonder what matters Su Baijiang has to report; please speak, I am listening."

What?

Wang Hehe smiled and did not ask too many questions, only saying: "I see you today and thought you only had a brave heart, but I did not expect you to be a rare talent in military affairs. If you were to train for another ten years, you might have a place among the generals of the Great Qin. Today, based on your achievements, you should be appointed as the屯长 (Tuan Zhang), but seeing your talent, I will promote you to the rank of a hundred generals. What do you think?"

Su Jie hurriedly said: "Thank you for your generous favor, General. I am truly ashamed. I have one more matter to report to you and all the generals!"

Su Jie pondered for a moment and then said: "In response to the general's words, warfare is a matter of great importance to the state, a matter of life and death, and a critical juncture for survival. Therefore, before engaging in battle, a commander must firmly establish confidence in the ability to win this war. A shrewd general can perceive and exploit certain signs to defeat the enemy"

Su Jie took a deep breath and then said, "This humble general has a plan that can assist our army in breaching the defenses of Shangdang Pilao within two days!"

It is known that the king has already ordered the conquest of Shangdang within ten days. Although everyone understands that breaching the Shangdang commandery is merely a matter of time, to say that the city can be taken within ten days is exceedingly difficult. At this moment, Su Jue's shocking words have stirred the nerves of all the generals.

Su Jie had not yet had time to react when the sound of the system disappeared

Su Jie’s response immediately brightened the eyes of Wang He and the group of generals

One by one, the generals were shaken and stood up

"It is Lushui. Zhao Jun is aware that if the Qin army launches a fierce attack, Shangdang Commandery is bound to fall. It is likely that the commanders within the city will fight to the death. At a time when the Qin army is already assured of victory, a surprise attack will be launched at night, sending 20,000 vanguards secretly from Lushui to the rear of the Qin army, delivering a fatal blow to them. At that moment, cavalry will charge out from the city gates, and an ambush from within will completely rout the Qin army."

Because what Su Jie said is not some strategic techniques from Sun Tzu's Art of War, but rather an explanation of the issue from the perspective of a time traveler

It is known that Su Jie before me appears to be only in his twenties. They inquired about his ancestral home, which is among the mountain people around Xianyang. By all accounts, a person capable of speaking such words is certainly not an ordinary old Qin person