Kong Ren went to the front line and became the chief of staff of the Yanling County War Zone.
When Jiang Xi learned about it, he complained: You finally got a helper, but you took him away again. Do you want to exhaust your second uncle to death?
As for me, as the deputy commander-in-chief of the military command department, I will go to the staff headquarters to help you. Do you think that's okay?
You are the one who should be on the front line the most. You pose a greater threat leading troops on the front line than commanding from behind. Who is not afraid of your ability to run thousands of miles? After you, no one dares to say that troops are dangerous.
If Jiang Xi had to choose, he would rather have Kong Ren as his assistant. His nephew is too fickle and will come up with new ideas from time to time. The problem is that this restless assistant has the final decision-making power, and everyone has to follow his ideas.
change.
Wherever Ding Kui is, there are variables. The closer he is to the enemy, the more headache the enemy commander will have. Staying at the rear will weaken his own threat.
If you always rely on me to conquer the world, young generals will never get up. Isn't this the same with the hidden dangers of the Eighth Army?
This topic was the last thing Ding Kui wanted to talk about, but he had to face it.
Dong Ba and Hua Mo have exceeded the retirement age and should have retired a long time ago; Wang Chouma believes that Luo Tao and Xi Xiu are approaching the retirement age and should not go to the battlefield in a few years; Shu Li and Qiao Meng can still hold on.
After a few years, they have started to decline; Fan Yuzhen and Quan Wanyun have not yet reached their peak and will take some time to grow up.
There are only two division commanders of the Eighth Army, one old and one young. There are only two in their prime. The replacement of the old with the new is a big problem.
On the staff side, there is a new generation of chief of staff Jiang Zhi carrying the banner, and the overall level of the elite army can be maintained, so Ding Kui does not need to worry.
Finally, there is the quality of recruits. In the past, legions across the country recruited elite recruits, but now they can only recruit new recruits. The average quality of individual soldiers in the legion is constantly declining. Compared with the most powerful period, the current Eighth Legion can only be regarded as quasi-elite.
Legion.
Jiang Xi was silent for a while and suddenly asked: How long does it take for military academies to train a qualified officer now?
Normally, it takes two years. If you have a good foundation, it will take less time. There are also half a year and a year. Otherwise, why should I go to all the trouble to find a group of officers from my uncle? Those people can graduate after three months of study. Ding
Kui now feels confident.
Military academies have begun operations, and experience in all aspects is accumulating. The speed at which officers can be trained can be predicted more accurately.
Military academies are indeed a good thing! Middle-level officers are the backbone of an army. If they don't collapse, the army won't collapse. If they are paired with soldiers with military spirit, they will become an elite force of flesh and blood.
You, the Ding family, are still suitable for managing the staff department. If you come up with such a way to train officers, it is much more efficient than the Knights Guild. You can create several elite legions in less than ten years.
Second uncle, please don't be so modest. It makes my nephew feel embarrassed. The staff department has not had any problems under your management. It's enough to ask me to take care of the few existing legions. I get a headache when I think about the troops across the country.
You must not let go. Ding Kui is worried about Jiang Xi's resignation.
Hahaha, I will consider it when the military academy is more complete. You can rest assured for the next few years. I will return to the staff headquarters tomorrow, so don't stay at home.
Even if Jiang Xi goes home, he still won't be able to stay idle. Jiang Li will definitely let him manage the Anguo Army. It is better to stay in Nanqiu County and visit his father at any time.
The first half of the new year is a public holiday for the small court. Except for a few departments that are open all year round, all officials, large and small, can rest at home for half a month.
Because the war has begun, the General Staff Department and the Military Command Department have added officers on duty, and people have been working on duty since January 5th.
Shao Dianluan took his son to move into the princess mansion because he did not want Ding Kui and his son to be separated for too long.
Nanqiu County was equivalent to the capital, and Ding Kui had no objection to the nominal supervisor staying in the capital. It was also more convenient for the five ministries and local officials to come to visit him.
Xianggou City diverted water from the Tongyuan River and dug out a moat. However, the weather had cleared when the First Division of the National Defense Army arrived. Our navy sent a reconnaissance boat into the moat, easily pulled out the pontoon, and then used an iron pulley to breach the city gate.
Soon it was announced that the city had fallen.
At the foot of Yanling Mountain, Fan Yuzhen led a group of captains to visit the grave. This is a cemetery, and there is a huge stone tablet in the center of the cemetery.
Lin Xuanmo introduced: The stele is engraved with the names of five thousand soldiers and magicians who have served under General Huaiyu since ancient times. The remains of the ancient general are buried underneath.
The words on the monument are densely packed, and they are the names of more than 5,000 people.
The ancient general was famous throughout the ages for this battle, which is fascinating! Fan Yuzhen felt hot all over, and a warm blood flowed in her body.
None of the five thousand people left the battlefield! Even the magicians did not fly away. They held back more than 200,000 enemy troops for a whole day and night, right at our feet. Who can replicate such a result? Ding Cai's eyes were filled with tears.
moist.
Xie Luoli said: It is impossible for the same place and the same achievements to happen again. With the heroic souls of ancient generals and soldiers here, no soldier of our country will choose to retreat.
Ji Zhubao said weakly: The defenders of the county and city will not be like the heroes, right?
What are you talking about! Sun Yilei glanced at Ji Zhubao, how can those local moths be compared with heroes!
Haha, this time the county city is besieged is different from last time. We are the army that truly represents the imperial court. The county defenders are just thieves who have stolen the country. We have to defend this place again for the heroes! Lin Xuanmo prepares for the war in advance.
mobilization.
Well, what Staff Lin said is right! Fan Yuzhen immediately praised us, we are qualified to defend the country!
By the way! Xie Luoli patted Ding Cai, have you ever seen an iron pulley?
In recent days, the iron pulley has been making a splash on the battlefield in Yanling County, and its reputation is unparalleled. The soldiers of the Eighth Army are the farthest away from Nanqiu County. They don't know enough about the new weapons, and they don't have time to equip them, so they are very curious about it.
I watch you almost every day, how can I have time to see Tie Luoli? This little face is quite slippery. Ding Cai pinched Xie Luoli's face.
Get out! Xie Luoli raised his foot and kicked him.
Next he said in a very low voice: Haven't you touched your face enough?
What did you say? Fan Yuzhen turned around and looked over.
No, no! Xie Luoli shook his head and waved his hands. Didn't I say you taught him enough?
Huh! Speaking of the iron pulley, we really need to focus on it. Just in time, Captain Xie, this task is entrusted to you. Just go to the friendly forces and squat down to see how they use the iron pulley.
Ah I.
What am I? Do you still have a superior in your eyes? Ding Cai became angry and did not quickly accept the order.
Er, yes! The subordinate took the order. Xie Luoli gave Ding Cai a hard look.
The troops responsible for the siege of the county were the 74th Division and the National Defense Army. Originally, the 199th and 200th Divisions were also supposed to appear, but they withdrew from the battle for unknown reasons. It was said that they had other missions.
Yanling County did not have time to gather the defenders from other cities. There were only 5,000 city defense troops in the city. No matter how much the county guards persuaded, no people were willing to go to the city to fight.
If facing foreign enemies, local officials can forcefully recruit the people, but the enemies outside the city are their own people or famous elite troops.
The 74th Division arrived first and surrounded the west and north sides of the county town; the National Guard Army arrived two hours later and surrounded the east and south sides of the county town.
Lei Feixiang took the initiative to come to the northern military camp and meet with Fan Yuzhen. Logically speaking, he commanded more troops and had a slightly higher position than Fan Yuzhen, but according to the rules of the army, he was a junior and should respect his seniors.
Xiao Lei, how do you want to fight? Fan Yuzhen is not polite to Lei Feixiang.
They are both members of the Thirteenth Lieutenant of the People's Guard, and they have a close personal relationship. They always talk about business matters and private matters.
How else can we attack? Let's attack from all sides. Do you want me to lend you two iron pulleys? Lei Feixiang doesn't plan to use sneak attack tactics, mainly because the special forces have not sneaked into the county.
Yes, of course! User personnel are also sent. Do you remember the last mission? Fan Yuzhen’s last question was endless.
Of course! I have already occupied the stage, and my main attack force is at the east gate. This time I have to avenge my brothers and sisters!
The 13th Lieutenant Protecting the People came to Yanling County for the first time on his mission, but later the military personnel left first. Fan Yuzhen and Lei Feixiang did not participate in the protection of the art troupe, and they only heard about the conflict outside the east gate of the county city afterwards.
Sheng Ru, the commander of the city defense army, and Hong Tao, the president of the Knights Guild, must be captured alive! Fan Yuzhen decided to vent her anger on the group of thirteen people.
This requirement is neither too high nor too low. Both of them are fifth-level combatants and senior officers in the city. It is not easy to capture them alive.
I'm afraid you'll beat them to death, so it's settled! Lei Feixiang happily agreed.
The two agreed on a time, and Lei Feixiang returned to his camp.
The two iron pulleys and their operators were sent to the 74th Division, and the siege began immediately.
The 74th Division adopted the old method, with a mixed formation of crossbows and bows suppressing the wall, heavy armored infantry clearing the fortifications, and then covering the iron pulleys to break through the door.
The Protectorate Army was a little different. They withdrew from their ballistas at the very beginning and fired fiercely at the city tower. It wasn't until half of the city tower collapsed that the iron pulley came out and directly ran over the defensive siege and rushed towards the city gate.
Ah! It's so awesome. Our division cannot live without iron pulleys. Xie Luoli actually squatted on Lei Feixiang's general platform to watch the National Guard Army use new weapons.
In his opinion, the ballista is relatively common and can be replaced by a powerful magician. It is not as practical as the iron pulley.
The battle started for about half an hour, and the four city gates of Yanling County were breached one after another.
Go!
Kill!
Capture Sheng Ru alive!
Capture Hong Tao alive!
The siege troops rushed into the city with shouts. When they saw an officer, they would ask, "Who are you?", "Have you seen Sheng Ru or Hong Tao?"
Why do you want to capture me alive? Sheng Ru and Hong Tao had the same question in their minds.
Civil wars rarely involve deadly attacks. One side will surrender when defeated, and the other side will not fight to the death. It is understandable to arrest the county guard by name, but it is rare for the commander of the city defense army and the president of the Knights Guild to be named.