Faced with the inquiry, Qin Huaidao ordered decisively: "Shops are also the property of Tubo nobles and officials. Almost all Tubo people are slaves. They have no private property and cannot afford to open shops. They have all been confiscated, forcing the officials in the DPRK to make a decision as soon as possible. Luo Ying,
It is your responsibility to hand over all the things that can be used to make explosives to the security team to make explosive packets."
The shops have daily necessities, just as the army continues.
It can not only supplement military needs, but also further force the Tibetan courtiers to make a choice. Why not?
Luo Ying nodded knowingly and agreed quickly.
Qin Huaidao looked around with wise eyes and solemnly warned: "The army has come from afar and is exhausted. We need to rest for three days. The battle will begin in three days."
"ah?"
Everyone was a little confused. Shouldn't we make a quick decision? But we soon realized that Qin Huaidao was trying to attack people's hearts. He used food and supplies to force Tibetan officials and nobles to surrender. Three days was enough for everyone to make a decision.
If we could capture the royal city without wasting a single soldier, who wouldn't want to?
"Report - Tubo sent people to ask when the Qinling Mausoleum will be returned?" Luo Wu came in and said.
"Let it go!" Qin Huaidao waved his hand nonchalantly. Although Qin Ling was not weak in ability, he had lost his spirit due to continuous defeats, became impulsive, suspicious, and lacked self-confidence. Such a person is nothing to worry about. Let's find someone unfamiliar.
Coming up to take over the command of the royal city, the battle will be difficult to fight.
Luo Wu agreed and hurried to make arrangements.
The generals continued to discuss the next matters, and after confirming the deployment of each army, they dispersed.
Lun Qinling didn't expect that he could still live. He followed him out of the Hanzhou Army camp and looked at the people who came to greet him at a loss. Until he followed into the royal city, it felt like a dream, which was very unreal.
Soon, Lun Qinling was taken to the side hall of the palace. He saw the Tubo King Ludongzan and his brother Zan Xiruo. There were no other outsiders. Lunqinling knelt down with a bang and shouted in shame: "Father, king, son and minister."
I am unworthy of my father's trust and trust, and I have no shame in living in this world. I ask my father to punish me."
Zan Xiruo quickly stepped forward, helped Lun Qinling up with all his strength, and said comfortingly: "Victory and defeat are common matters for military officers. If you lose, you lose. If you fight back, there are no outsiders here. Tell your father why this happened."
With such a complete defeat, the 300,000-strong army must have an explanation, otherwise all the officials will be hard-pressed to accept it."
"Father!" Lun Qinling looked at Lu Dongzan in shame.
"Okay, let's get to the point." Lu Dongzan said in a deep voice. It's already this time, and punishment has little meaning.
Lun Qinling nodded solemnly, organized his words and said: "The Hanzhou army used a small group of troops to sneak attack on grain and grass and assassinate our generals. They came and went without a trace. It was quite similar to the assassination method in Jianghu, and there was not just one force, but twenty.
From the above, it can be seen that the Hanzhou Army has an elite force that is good at assassination."
"My clan has the Dark Moon Scimitar, the king of Han's dragon, so he will naturally cultivate it. What does this army have to do with your defeat?" Lu Dongzan asked.
Regarding the assassination of various armies of General Qin Ling, the generals were killed one after another, the food and grass were destroyed, and the morale of the army was lost. After he was knocked unconscious, he had no intention of fighting anymore. The army retreated, alternately covering, and planned a decisive battle by the lake, but encountered a crossbow.
He talked about the night attack and other matters in detail, not daring to hide anything.
Lu Dongzan listened carefully, asked for some details after he finished speaking, and then remained silent in deep thought.
Zan Xiruo didn't know much about the commander, so he didn't dare to interrupt randomly and waited patiently.
The side hall immediately became quiet, becoming more dull and depressing.
After a while, Lu Dongzan said in a deep voice: "In this battle, our army was defeated in terms of tactics, and even more so in the lack of weapons and equipment. Unfortunately, Tubo's smelting skills were far inferior to those of the Tang Dynasty, and they were unable to make sophisticated weapons, let alone compete with the King of Han who was proficient in smelting.
In comparison, my son has no need to feel guilty and should cheer up and fight again in the future."
"Father, son?" Lun Qinling lowered his head in shame.
"A good man doesn't need to act like a child. It's just a slight failure. He can't be decadent. Just fight again. No one in the Tubo family cares about destroying the country. My royal family can't do it. Once the country is destroyed, the clan will be destroyed. You are the best in the clan.
People, you should cheer up and lead your troops to fight again. How sure are you of protecting the royal city in the future? What do you need to do for your father?" Lu Dongzan encouraged.
He hesitated to talk about Qinling. Chang'an was defeated, confidence was frustrated, and prestige was ruined. Now three hundred thousand elites were defeated again. The defeat was unconvincing. I had lost my temper. I wanted to refuse, but when I thought that no one in the clan could suppress it,
The whole army couldn't bear Lu Dongzan's disappointment and smiled bitterly.
"Second brother, do you have something to say? We are all family members, but it doesn't matter." Zan Xiruo asked.
Regarding Qinling, he hesitated to speak. Facing Lu Dongzan's questioning gaze, he had no choice but to bite the bullet and said: "Father, I am worried that my prestige will be lost after successive defeats and it will be difficult to control the army. I am even more worried that all my thoughts will be controlled by the King of Han.
The king of Han can predict every move in advance and it will be difficult to win."
Lu Dongzan's expression changed and he was silent in thought.
The side hall fell into silence and depression again.
Lun Qinling hesitated to speak, and finally turned into a sigh. Zan Xiruo didn't expect that his arrogant brother had lost his fighting spirit and became afraid and uneasy. How could he lead the army?
As a general, you should have undefeated faith and unyielding determination!
Without the fighting spirit, one is almost useless.
Zan Xiruo couldn't help but look at Lu Dongzan worriedly. Three of his younger brothers who were relatively knowledgeable had died in the battle. As for Qin Ling, there was no one in the clan who was more suitable. There were candidates in the court, but they were not enough to win the trust.
When the soldiers opened the city gate, wouldn't the royal family be lambs to be slaughtered?
Silence, silent silence!
After a while, Lun Qinling also realized this problem, cheered up and said: "Father, if there is no more suitable candidate, I can insist on it. However, I suggest that the senior generals in the court should be selected to form a staff group to mainly formulate tactics.
, to assist my subordinates in commanding."
Zan Xiruo's eyes lit up and he agreed: "Father, I think this method is feasible. Although the veteran generals in the court are old and frail, they are rich in experience and can still implement their ideas. Moreover, with the veteran generals here, they can guard the royal city."
The army is also easy to control and command, and even the troops of the major nobles can be mobilized calmly."
Of course, if there is another sentence left unsaid, it is to use the veteran as a hostage and force the nobles and royal families of all parties to unite the front and fight to the end.
Lu Dongzan, how could you not have imagined that people have matured with age? He looked at Lun Qinling and smiled with satisfaction: "My son, this method is feasible. The guarding of the royal city is not trivial. Outsiders are not trustworthy, so I can only do it myself. From now on, I will appoint you as the leader."
The commander-in-chief of the royal city guard, who has an overview of all military affairs, Zan Xiruo, you are responsible for the preparation of food and grass, the dispatch of weapons, and the coordination with the nobles and officials.
"Follow the order!" the brothers responded solemnly.
The next three people secretly investigated the matter of guarding the royal city and discussed it for more than an hour.
After coming out of the side hall, the two brothers walked side by side for a certain distance in tacit understanding and then stopped. Zan Xiruo solemnly warned: "Second brother, three brothers died in the battle. This hatred must be avenged. You must remember that anyone in Tubo can surrender.
My royal family can't. Once defeated, everyone may survive. My royal family can't. In extraordinary times, we should resort to thunderbolt measures. Those who disobey orders don't have to worry. My brother will go all out and provide backup."
"I know, thank you brother!" Lun Qinling cheered up and replied.
But Zan Xiruo couldn't feel confidence and determination in Lun Qinling, and felt very uneasy. After thinking about it, he didn't point it out, lest Lun Qinling would be more stressed, and sighed secretly.
The two brothers moved forward in tacit agreement, with great difficulty.