In the history of human warfare, no matter how advanced or updated weapons are, before long, a new weapon will appear to suppress that advanced weapon.
It may have started out as a war between a group of monkeys and another group of monkeys. They threw stones and fruits at each other. When a stone hit each other, the monkeys screamed and used tree trunks to avoid the stone.
After entering civilized society, humans learned to use spears and arrows, so shields came into being to restrain the enemy's spears and arrows.
Later, offensive weapons such as missiles and rockets were equipped with radar and air defense systems.
In short, where there is a spear, there must be a shield. This is the iron law of war.
If the shield does not appear in time, then it will definitely appear after suffering huge casualties. Any general with a brain will not take the painful experience gained at the cost of life on the battlefield seriously.
Military reports reached the Tang army camp, and Li Qinzai was not surprised at all that Goguryeo had improved its shields.
The Eastern Expedition has been going on for several months, and if we count the time, the shields should come out, otherwise the Goguryeo generals would be really short-sighted.
The military newspaper was first sent to Li Qinzai, who read it carefully several times.
For Tang Jun, this is certainly not good news. Li Qinzai is hesitant to tell Li Ji that Li Ji is recuperating now. If this news is known to him, Li Qinzai is afraid that he will be like a middle school boy and burst into tears forever.
The blood rushes to the head.
An old man in his seventies would not dare to go up to it.
The general's newspaper was stuffed into his arms, and Li Qinzai decided to act accordingly.
This means that if Li Ji doesn't ask, he won't tell; if Li Ji asks, he will lie.
The enemy had a shield thickened with iron plates. This was a technical problem that Li Ji couldn't solve even if he knew about it.
Li Qinzai cannot solve it for the time being.
The three-eyed gun has a limited range and limited power. Within the effective range, it is difficult to penetrate a thickened shield, and adding more gunpowder is useless.
The force generated by the ignition of gunpowder drives the projectile to be ejected. This kinetic energy has a limit after all. The power of the three-eyed gun has now reached its peak, and it is almost impossible to increase it any more.
To deal with the enemy's thickened shields, we must find another way.
After bringing a bowl of medicinal soup into the commander's tent, Li Ji was still lying on the bed.
Not only was his injury to the back of his head, but his right leg was also fractured, and he was unable to move for at least several months.
Li Qinzai sat beside the bed with a medicinal soup, and Li Jilen looked at him.
This bastard tried different ways to make him angry every day, bullying him into immobility, and not fully recovering his speech ability for the time being.
I don't know what other ways to anger this evil beast today.
Li Qinzai sat by the bed, blew on the hot medicinal soup, and smiled at Li Ji.
"Aba, ba, aba..." Li Qinzai pointed at the medicinal soup and made the gesture of drinking the medicine.
One word and one action succeeded in igniting Li Ji's anger.
"Evil!" Li Ji gritted his teeth and said two words.
Li Qinzai blinked innocently, hey, he seems to have forgotten that the old man's language ability has now partially recovered and he can speak a few complete sentences.
"Grandpa, it's time to drink the medicine..." Li Qinzai immediately said respectfully.
Li Ji stared at him and said with difficulty: "This way... you are seeking death, I... if you recover, you will be beaten to death..."
Li Qinzai said seriously: "Doctor Jin said, let your grandson stimulate grandpa to talk more. Your brain needs to be filled with blood, which is more conducive to recovery. You are also filial to your grandson."
Li Ji sneered: "Okay, okay...wait!"
Li Qinzai's face froze, he might not be able to sleep tonight...
The military newspaper was still in his arms, and a trace of hesitation flashed across Li Qinzai's expression. He was hesitating whether to tell Li Ji about the battle situation on the front line.
Li Ji was an old fox who had become a spirit, and he caught the hesitation that flashed across Li Qinzai's face.
"How is the battle situation ahead?" Li Ji asked with difficulty.
Li Qinzai forced a smile and waved his big hand vigorously: "The situation is great!"
Li Ji's eyes turned cold. This time it was not a joke, but his eyes were truly cold, like a ferocious beast about to hunt its prey.
Even though he was his grandson, Li Qinzai couldn't help but tremble under his eyes.
He obediently took out the military newspaper and read to him the contents of General Li Qinzai's newspaper.
Li Ji frowned after hearing this, but his expression remained calm.
"How can Qibi withdraw his troops... Yes, if we continue to attack the city, there may be... a trap." Li Ji said slowly.
Li Qinzai also nodded. In addition to many years of friendship, there are also many years of tacit understanding between the veteran and the veteran. Each other does not need words, and any actions of the other can be quickly understood.
"Qinzai, what do you think?" Li Ji asked again.
Li Qinzai thought for a while and said: "The power of the three-eyed gun is limited. If the enemy thickens their shields and ranks in the front line, it will be difficult for the three-eyed gun to penetrate."
Li Ji asked: "So...firearms can be discarded?"
Li Qinzai smiled: "That's not necessary. There is always a certain number in everything. As the enemy's defense power increases, its attack power will inevitably decrease."
"What's the meaning?"
"The thickened shield is certainly indestructible, but its weakness is that it slows down its movement ability. When two armies are fighting, the thickened shield can only advance slowly. From two hundred steps to within fifty steps, it takes longer than normal advancement. Much slower."
"The fighter planes on the battlefield are fleeting, and the enemy's defense power increases, but it delays the planes and gives our army more time to react. If nothing else, as long as our army opens up its formation, the enemy's front shields only need to be After several rounds of trebuchets throwing stones, they were basically beaten to pieces."
Li Qinzai lowered his voice again and said: "What's more, we brought enough luggage before going on the expedition. In addition to firearms and gunpowder, there is also..."
Li Ji's eyes lit up: "Landmines?"
Li Qinzai smiled and said: "Weapons are just for killing enemies. They should be used when they should be used. You can't make a fortune by keeping them, let alone produce offspring, so why bother cherishing them."
Li Ji closed his eyes and said calmly: "Write down your thoughts...and send them to Heli, and he will...make a decision."
Li Qinzai nodded: "Grandpa, you are well rested. The emperor's decree should be coming soon. At that time, you can take the navy ship back to the Tang Dynasty."
Li Ji suddenly opened his eyes, with an angry look on his face: "I...will not leave even if I die! To escape before winning is a coward and a shame! I am already dead. I am dying of old age. How can I lose my reputation!"
Li Qinzai opened his mouth, but didn't know how to persuade him.
A famous general has the dignity of a famous general. In the last battle of his life, Li Ji hopes to fall under the enemy's last arrow. This is the most perfect ending in his opinion.
Understanding his mood, Li Qinzai knew that persuasion was useless and made him anxious. The old man was so angry that he was so angry that he made it easier for the entire army to eat.
Sighing, Li Qinzai said with a wry smile: "Okay, you won't leave even if you die. My grandson will risk his life to accompany you to the end. If there is any crisis or trouble, my grandson will take care of it for you."