The number of artillery shells is limited and can only be used as a strategic weapon for deterrence.
Qin Huaidao did not intend to waste the artillery shells here. The danger of Hanzhou was the key point. He did not answer Li Jing's question and turned to Luo Ying and shouted: "Keep an eye on the front and be careful of sneak attacks."
"Follow the order!" Luo Ying solemnly clasped her fists.
"Send people out for ten miles around to investigate the enemy's situation." Qin Huaidao said and looked at Luo Wu.
Luo Wu nodded and quickly made arrangements.
Qin Huaidao looked at Cheng Yaojin and Fang Yiai, and continued to order: "Find a sheltered place to camp, take good defenses, be careful of enemy sneak attacks, and bury pots to make rice."
"Follow the order!" The two of them clasped their fists solemnly.
The battlefield is not ordinary and must be treated seriously.
There are hundreds of large vehicles in the baggage, and more than 2,000 people are responsible for transportation. They all joined Qinjiazhuang after the Forbidden Army retired. Since they were changed into investment agents, several trade routes have been suspended, and the transportation guards have nothing to do.
I wanted to do it, and voluntarily followed over and formed two teams of baggage trains, with Cheng Chumo and Fang Yiai each taking one.
"Protect your relatives and others." Qin Huaidao said and looked at Luo Zhang.
There were many relatives accompanying him, as well as poached craftsmen and recruited students. Safety was also a problem. Qin Huaidao was worried and transferred a battalion from the Guards Regiment to assist Luo Zhang in guarding.
Luo Zhang responded with clasped fists and hurried away.
The large army quickly took action, setting up camp, cooking, patrolling, and assuming a permanent posture.
Qin Huaidao stood in front of the army, staring coldly at the city ahead. If the enemy troops in the city rushed out, he would have set up snagging ropes on his side, plus repeated crossbows, to kill as many as they came, but the trenches in the other three directions were not ready yet.
, once it breaks out, it may not be able to be stopped.
Fortunately, it was quiet in the city and nothing unusual happened.
Li Jing saw Qin Huaidao's worry and whispered from the side: "Are you worried about killing him?"
"If one hundred thousand enemy troops really want to charge out, we can't stop them." Qin Huaidao admitted frankly.
"I don't think you need to worry. It's noon now. Even if you want to rush out for a decisive battle, you still have to eat. A hundred thousand troops have to eat. With all the preparations before the decisive battle, it won't be possible in two hours. Even if you send some troops out to test,
It also takes an hour to prepare, enough for everyone to dig a trench to stop the enemy." Li Jing analyzed.
After all, he is a battlefield veteran with rich experience.
Qin Huaidao actually didn't know much about the fighting style of this era. In the past, every battle was fought at his own pace. After listening to the analysis and thinking about it carefully, he secretly breathed a sigh of relief and said with a smile: "Shibo, do you think the enemy will send out a test attack?"
how many people?"
"If it were me, let go of the main gate. After all, there are cannons. Send a thousand cavalry to each of the other three gates to test whether they also have cannons. If not, send people to attack again. The cavalry will fight at night. Tubo is not bad. As long as there is an opportunity in one direction.
If you take advantage of it, increase your efforts to capture it in one fell swoop, and then send more troops to outflank it in other directions."
"hiss--"
Qin Huaidao was secretly surprised. This strategy seemed to be a tactic to add fuel to the fire, but in fact it was not. In the era of cold weapons, a cavalry charge was a war of attrition. The Tibetans had more troops and could afford to consume them, but their own troops were small and could not afford to consume them. In the end, they would be defeated.
As Tubo eats up bit by bit, the fueling strategy turns into a greedy snake tactic.
Thinking of this, Qin Huaidao shouted: "Luo Wu, send flag soldiers to the other three gates. Once you find that Tibet is attacking, report it quickly and go quickly."
"Follow the order!" Luo Wu quickly agreed and arranged for someone to go.
"Knowing that Tibet is attacking, how do you plan to counterattack?" Li Jing asked curiously.
"Bombardment!"
"What if Tubo ignored casualties?" Li Jing asked rhetorically.
"Then raze them to the ground." Qin Huaidao said murderously. It was a pity to waste artillery shells, but there were still explosive packs. At worst, there would be an air raid, so I didn't believe they dared to leave the city.
It was noon, the sun was shining brightly, the visibility was very high, and the wind was just right.
Qin Huaidao looked back at Wang Hu who was not far away, and ordered: "Take your people to the wind, prepare for air strikes, bring enough explosive packs and wait for my order."
"Follow the order!" Wang Hu solemnly clasped his fists.
Li Jing's eyes twitched when he heard the explosive pack. He thought of the tragic situation of the Li family's mansion being bombed in Zhaojun. He immediately thought that he was dealing with Tibet. He smiled and said with emotion: "I have always heard you talk about it, but I have never seen it with my own eyes. I hope
Today I am lucky enough to see the grand spectacle of flying in the sky and see the power of explosive packs."
But Cheng Yaojin said with a depressed look: "Pharmacist, I feel that times have changed. What we did is completely useless. You and I have become useless old men."
"It's useless for you, I can still use my brain." Li Jing retorted.
Cheng Yaojin was depressed and didn't answer. He thought he could still charge into the battle. But now it seems, good guy, he can directly blow up the people in the city from a long distance. He can also throw explosive packets in the air. He doesn't even need to get up close to kill him.
If we win a complete victory and all the powerful generals are useless, what kind of battle is this?
A feeling of discomfort came to mind, and Cheng Yaojin felt a little lonely.
Qin Huaidao had no comfort. He could only turn around this kind of thing by himself. If he didn't adapt, he would be eliminated. He couldn't be willful on the battlefield.
Time is waiting to pass slowly.
It was quiet inside the city. The defenders on the city wall were still keeping a watchful eye, but there was no sign of sending troops.
However, Zhangye County Sheriff's Mansion was in a gloomy mood. Many people gathered at the door of a bedroom. The door was closed tightly and no movement was heard inside. Everyone walked around anxiously, with their thoughts wandering and complaints in their hearts - OK
What kind of city are you going to challenge? This time, you’re going to kill yourself.
A veteran general hurried over and shouted: "How is the third prince?"
"See you, Commander-in-Chief." Everyone saluted.
The person who came was Lu Dongzan's cousin Pu Minsi, a veteran in the army and the actual ruler of this army.
A general said solemnly: "Commander Right, the third prince may not be able to survive."
"What a bastard. I have repeatedly ordered you not to go out to fight in the city. I just took a nap. Don't you know how to stop me? I will deal with you later." Pu Minsi said, kicked open the door and went in.
In the room, there was a big bed full of blood, and there was a person lying on it, it was Zan Po. A military doctor was nervously trying to stop the bleeding, but where he could not stop it, Zan Po remained motionless and allowed himself to be tortured.
Pu Minsi stepped forward to check, but found that he had not breathed out. When he felt the pulse, it had stopped beating. His face instantly became gloomy. He suddenly drew his sword, and a series of swords flashed past. The military doctor's head fell to the ground, blood sprayed out, and he fell to the ground.
The next moment, Pu Minsi sheathed her sword and looked at Po Zan emotionally. The corners of her mouth trembled and she hesitated to speak. Finally, it turned into a sigh and murmured: "My child, why are you doing this? Even if you want to surpass you,
Brother, you have to live, don’t you? It’s better now, try to kill yourself, your big enemy will be avenged by me, rest in peace!”
After saying that, Pu Minsi stretched out his hand to cover Zan Po's eyes, which were still staring blankly, and then strode out.
At the door, countless generals backed away and looked at Pu Minsi nervously.
Pu Minsi regained his composure and shouted with a cold face: "Give me the order and hold on tight. Anyone who dares to leave the city privately will be killed immediately. Our army has no shortage of food or water and can afford it. We will hold on to the city and wait for them to attack."
, reduce casualties.”
"But the enemy has a weird weapon that can attack from a distance." Someone reminded.
"What are you afraid of? There are so many of us. How much can his weapon blast? Wherever he attacks, he can avoid it. What are the two legs used for? Can't he run? There is a city blocking them. They can't get in for a while. They have to get out.
Looking for death, didn’t you see that there are archers outside the city?”
Everyone is veteran generals who have been fighting for a long time. They know very well that the city gate is only so big and only so many people can rush out at one time. Facing tens of thousands of archers is not enough to fill their teeth. Unless they sacrifice their lives and use up all the opponent's arrows,
Otherwise it will be difficult to get close.
Only a fool would fight a war of attrition when he has a city to support him.
Everyone accepted the order one after another without daring to question.
Pu Minsi pondered for a moment and then continued: "It is not enough to just be beaten passively. It will damage morale. The army will make preparations and launch an attack at dusk. We will talk about how to fight back in detail. Send the order. The whole city is covered with white cloth, and everyone is covered with white cloth.
The prince wears sackcloth and wears mourning, and whoever kills one enemy will be rewarded with one slave, whoever kills the enemy's captain will be rewarded with one young female slave, and whoever kills the enemy's captain will be rewarded with five young female slaves, and these are added up, and cattle and sheep are not counted."
"Follow the order!"
When everyone heard this, they were overjoyed. Why did they fight so hard? Aren't they just slaves, cattle, sheep, and money? Especially young and beautiful women who were brought back to the tribe to give birth to a lot of babies and live a happy life.
A brave man will surely be rewarded, and the morale of the soldiers will be greatly boosted.
Seeing that the sluggish morale was being mobilized, Pu Minsi secretly breathed a sigh of relief and shouted: "Go and prepare."
Everyone agreed and dispersed excitedly.
After Pu Minsi and others walked away, he looked at a guard behind him and whispered: "Send the news of the murder of the third prince back by flying eagle, and tell the great King of Tubo that the King of Han of the Tang Dynasty has arrived, and Zhangye County is impregnable.
There is no need to worry, the plan to destroy the Tang Dynasty can be launched."
The other party solemnly bowed his fist and turned around to leave.
Pu Minsi looked out the window and murmured to himself: "King Han, I failed to win last time. This time I want to see what you are capable of. I hope you won't disappoint me."