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When the mutual testing and tactics meet the requirements, it comes to an end. The corpses of the fallen soldiers transported from the battlefield are prioritized and arranged to be buried on the spot in a geomantic treasure land. Names, ages, and places of origin are engraved on wooden boards to wait for someone to find their relatives in time. If found, those wounded soldiers must also be treated in time.

As the coach finished arranging the casualties, he went non-stop to the commander-in-chief's tent where hundreds of people gathered, waiting for him to discuss arrangements.

When he walked into the big tent, even if he opened the ventilation everywhere and collected a lot of ice cubes from the ice cellars of the nearby wealthy businessmen's homes, it was still very stuffy inside.

"I've seen the general." Hundreds of people stood up and saluted, and the sound of armor plates clashing could be heard.

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A full-scale sand table model of Yizhou City in the central area has been taken shape with the cooperation of the staff students of the Military and Political College. All kinds of defense facilities are available and marked in detail.

"How's it going? Have you discussed the siege plan?" Commander Lian Po walked into the commander's tent and drank cold water to quench his thirst, while asking these darlings from the Military and Political Academy what they thought.

"General, we have come up with two sets of plans through unanimous discussion after changing hands on offense and defense. Please make your decision." A staff officer from the Military and Political College stood up to respond.

"Oh! Let's talk about it!" Lian Po put down his tea bowl and walked to the sand table and stared at the model of Yizhou City and said.

"Yes! The first plan is relatively conservative. It gathers all the trebuchets to bombard an area about a hundred paces long day and night without stopping. The trick is to persevere. It aims to destroy an area and then the army will swarm up to directly launch a strong attack. That's it. The city wall is high and strong, and it is estimated that it will take more than a month to break it. Of course, it won’t matter even if it doesn’t collapse by then. The total number of boulders we threw is almost the same as the city wall height, which means we pile up a slope that can lead directly to the city wall.”

"Oh! What is the battle-loss ratio for an upward attack in such a narrow place? How can we ensure that we can reduce casualties in one attack?" Lian Po shifted his attention from the sand table to the academy staff officer.

"It's mainly about clearing obstacles, night attacks, and surprise attacks." The college staff officer who was responsible for the explanation responded confidently.

"Well, let's talk about it in detail." Lian Po nodded and asked him to continue.

"When the city wall collapses, or a slope is piled with stones that can accommodate a hundred people charging, we start to use trebuchets and bed crossbows to extend the attack from a distance of 500 steps in all directions, day and night, and occasionally mix in some kerosene. and fire feather arrows to disturb the morale of the army. On the night of the waning moon, at midnight, elites were mobilized from various ministries. Taking advantage of the kerosene and fire feather arrows thrown at the city head, during the panic at the city head, they rushed up in one go. Just form a formation to defend it. After all, the space at the top of the city is limited. Wait for the arrival of follow-up reinforcements, continue to expand the results, take the top of the city in one go, and finally capture Yizhou City." The staff officer of the Military and Political College finished in one breath.

"Well, there is another plan!" Commander Lian Po nodded and continued to ask.

"The other plan is slightly different from the traditional siege tactics that only rely on ladders. It mainly relies on fire attacks and multi-faceted feint attacks to attract and disperse enemy troops." The staff of the Military and Political College continued.

"Tell me about fire attacks and feint attacks." Commander Lian Po motioned for him to continue.

"To evenly distribute the trebuchets on the frontal battlefield, the main thing is to pull out the long-range weapons on the opposite side, and try to suppress the damage caused by the trebuchets and crossbows on the opposite side to our side. Today, we tested each other and concluded that our siege weapons are better than each other. The shooting range of Zhoucheng is much greater, which is enough to offset the opponent's advantage of attacking high and low. The main direction of attack is the city gate. The crossbow is used to shoot people and destroy the arrow stacks on the city tower, but it is 6 out of 10 when used to shoot at the city gate. , Seven is still possible, use kerosene to pour into the bamboo joints of the bamboo spears, project enough kerosene on the city gate, use a trebuchet to throw some wooden pillars dipped in kerosene, and finally light them. This copper-nailed city gate Most of it is made of wood and burning will destroy its strength and defensive properties. After the fire, you may need to build a bridge to attack the city again. The city gates that have been burned through by the fire are estimated to be easy to damage and knock open. It will take about ten days. After we have repeatedly deduced, the number of casualties in such an attack on the city may be doubled compared to the first option." The staff of the Military and Political College briefly explained the second set of options.

"Well, according to our past practice, trebuchets will bombard, bed crossbows will be thrown, death squads will build ladders to climb the walls, and cars will crash into the city gates. The two plans you gave will indeed reduce the number of casualties in the battle. That sentence How can I put it, talking about military affairs on paper is ultimately shallow. Since you have ideas, you are all talented killers who survived the dead on the battlefield. You generals, big and small, come and share your opinions." The old commander raised his eyes from the sand table and said, After scanning around everyone in the handsome tent, he spoke.

"The ones who usually clamor for the first attack haven't spoken yet, so let's take the order! Let's start with the commander of the first army! As a general who has followed me for half my life, tell me your thoughts on the offensive and defensive battle of Yizhou." Shuai Jian was a little cold, but he didn't give them a chance to sit back and pretend to be quail, and directly ordered his troops and generals.

The man in armor came out, clasped his fists and saluted: "Yes, General. I will take your orders. The city of Yizhou has high walls and thick walls. The two plans given by the staff can still be tried. Today is considered a try." , the defense facilities at the top of the city are very well arranged, and there is no shortage of various equipment. In the past, the ratio of offense and defense is about three to one. Our offense is basically in a weak state, and our two sides are equally matched in strength. The defense on the opposite side is in an advantageous position. I am afraid that If the other side dares to leave the city from other gates and attack our troops at night, they may be caught off guard."

"Well, that's good! Three bad-tempered generals can serve as the generals, and it's your turn to be the commander of the second army." Commander Lian Po nodded in approval and continued to point out troops and generals.

"Yes, General. The general thinks that the staff's plan is very good. It would be better if the nearly 10,000 cavalrymen of our department can be put to use. After all, the cavalry can gallop across the battlefield when mounted, and they can run faster than infantry when dismounted. , since they are cavalry, they can play their role. Can they turn passivity into initiative? These nearly 10,000 cavalry are divided into three to five teams. They fight horses and surround the city. From time to time, they fly close to the city wall and shoot a wave of arrows at the top of the city. , he has gained some military exploits and can also intimidate the enemy." It can be seen from the eyes of the commander of the second army that he is a young general, and his tone is even more youthful and rebellious. He is the best in the world in labor and management. momentum.

"Well, that's good. You can still find trouble when you have nothing to do. You have a bright eye. Let's talk about it, commander of the three armies." The old commander admired the young people who dared to fight and continued to point out troops.

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The leading generals expressed their opinions and suggestions one after another. Most of these people were experienced in many battles and familiar with military books. The offensive and defensive strategies they proposed were more biased towards small corps, so their overall situation was limited. The only thing you can do is to be a general. In any military operation, where there is an absolute advantage in just and aboveboard, the best is to cooperate with the right and wrong.

The captains in the commander's tent had finished expressing their opinions, and the old commander began to ask these captains and young men to express their own ideas. If the idea was good, he would be allowed to play in the first attack.

As a captain of thousands, many people are in the firing line. A while ago, they were captains of ten people and centurions, but today they are in charge of thousands of people. This was the first time for a hundred thousand people to participate in a siege, so there was no good strategy.

However, as a natural general, Xiao Zhao Yun still had some ideas of his own. Seeing that everyone was silent, he stepped out from the side, cupped his fists and saluted, and said: "Commander Qi, the last general does have some immature ideas, no. Do you know if it’s possible?”

"Oh! Zhao Yun! Come and tell me what you think!" Lian Po was also very optimistic about this little guy. Not only did he arm his soldiers to the teeth at his own expense, but he also gave the old commander a lot of good things. equipment.

"Yes, General. The last general believes that attacking is the next best thing, and disrupting the enemy's ambitions is the best. Let us first publicize our national policy in Jinzhou and let the people in the city know Her Majesty the Queen's strategy for governing the country. In this way, the number of people who support these rebellious ministers and traitors will be reduced by half. , and then select some smarter surrender soldiers from the army and let them find a way to sneak into the city. If they can persuade ten people to surrender, they will be promoted to captain, and if they can persuade a hundred people to surrender, they will be promoted to centurion. Lieutenants are also indispensable. This can cause mutual suspicion among enemy troops and destroy their morale to a certain extent. The most important thing is to make the ugly sides of the aristocratic families squeezing the people, fish and meat villages, etc. public, so that some tenant farmers can stand up on the seal. The boss publicized the typical deeds of singing everywhere, fundamentally cutting off the solidified interest relationship between the exploiting class between the sons of aristocratic families and ordinary soldiers in the enemy army. The landlords and old wealth who were responsible for the disaster were attacked, and the land was divided among the hard-working people. If you become rich, you will be able to have enough food, clothing, clothing and a new house in the coming year. If this policy is publicized, it will dissolve the interest relationships among the landlords. Of course, operating this may require a process, which is necessary in about ten days and a half month. The best result is that someone on the other side secretly opens the city to let us in, and the worst result is that the opponent's combat power is reduced by about 70%." Zhao Yun, the young general, said everything he thought about and what he had read in some miscellaneous books. Say it again.

"Hahaha, good, good. To conquer the enemy without fighting is to be kind. Zhao Yun has a good idea. If this comes to pass, I will ask Your Majesty to record your first contribution." Lian Po was very pleased. After all, These strange moves may not all work. He punched the master to death. Even the third prince would not be able to withstand this combination of punches. He who wins the hearts of the people wins the world. Without the support of the people at the bottom, how can these people at the top deceive and wave flags to influence the general trend? To no avail.

"I would like to report to the general. The general also has some immature ideas." As a secret rival, Murong Yunhai also came out to report with clasped fists in salute.

"Oh! Murong boy, what do you think, but it doesn't matter." The old man Lian Po was even happier. This Murong family has a successor!

"Yes, General. If we attack along the territory of Daqian Jiuzhou, we will face so many forces. I am wondering if I can send people to bypass Yizhou and unite some enlightened forces from the rear to divide and disintegrate from within. Even if they remain neutral and march forward, there will be much less resistance. If they get the secret support of some forces, they will be even more powerful and unstoppable." Murong Yunhai was once the only male of the Murong family. He had long forgotten the family feud and just stood there. I'm just thinking about the problem from the perspective of a wealthy family.

"Well, that's good. This matter can still be tried. Do you have any other ideas? Let's brainstorm and make a bold statement. It doesn't matter if you don't say it well." Lian Po stroked his beard, commented on Murong Yunhai's ideas, and continued Encourage other new generals to express their thoughts. Many times, the most unconventional tactics and strategies come from the collision of free speech under such circumstances.

Imagination is beautiful, reality is reality. These new generals do not have professional staff officers. These people have the concept of grand strategy and tactics. In this case, Commander Lian Po could only give up.

It is easiest to train troops and generals in offensive and defensive battles in the city. The first two cities are originally close to Jinzhou, and the city is not high. In addition to the trade, most people know that the people in Jinzhou divide their fields and land, and every household's life is getting better every year. It was a good year, so when Jinzhou's army pressed the border, Kaicheng defected without any decent resistance. Wherever the Jinzhou soldiers went, they were greeted by crowds of people. The subsequent division of fields and land was progressed even more smoothly. There was also an endless stream of young people signing up to join the army. If it weren't for the fact that it would have been easy to control the number of people who would have doubled the number of the army. Recruited, after all, the benefits of joining the army are really good. Not only can you divide the land, but the pension for those who die in battle is also quite generous. When the people are as worthless as grass, as long as the ruling class releases a little bit of goodwill, the whole world will be gained. The hearts of the people, not to mention that the people in this world have been suffering from these aristocratic families for a long time.

"Okay! That's it for convening everyone for today's discussion and coordination. The staff will stay and the rest of the generals will disperse! Go back and get some rest early. Tomorrow, when the sun rises, I will definitely have military orders to convey." Marshal Lian Po drank a cup of tea. Got the order to expel guests.

"Yes! General, take your orders!" Hundreds of people clasped their fists and shouted in unison. They all withdrew from the commander's tent and returned to their camps to prepare.

After these generals exited the military tent, there were only about twenty people left in the military tent. The old commander drank another cup of herbal tea and said: "Everyone, you have listened to all the strategies and ideas just now. We have worked hard to get together to discuss the total, and we will take it overnight." Come up with a feasible plan and submit it tomorrow morning."

"Yes, General." The twenty or so people clasped their fists and saluted in unison.

"Okay! Let's get going!" Lian Po waved his hand to indicate that these people could go out.

After all the people in the huge handsome tent left, he was left alone to sit at the only table inside, tapping his fingers on the tabletop and meditating. After all, the life and death of more than 100,000 people were at stake, so it was not too much to be cautious.

At night, there was a cool breeze and the stars were bright. Marshal Lian Po closed his eyes and listened quietly to the sound of sleeping snores coming from the distant military camp, the sound of sneezing horses in the stables, and the footsteps of soldiers patrolling back and forth, all mixed together. The most beautiful sound.