"What your lord means is not to rush to defeat the coalition forces first, but to use the coalition forces as bait to stabilize the lords of Bay County and then attack them unprepared?" Yue Fei understood a little bit.
"That's what it means."
Tang Jing also had a plan in mind, "My plan is to arrange for the Tiger Brigade to make a surprise attack on Joaquin County, the Tiger Brigade to make a surprise attack on Macomb County, and the Leopard Tao Brigade to attack Denton County on the way."
With the combat efficiency of heavy cavalry, one morning is enough to wipe out a county.
There was no chance for the local lord to run away with the bucket.
"It's easy to say that the Leopard Tao Brigade is operating within Denton County now. But if the Tiger Brigade and Tiger Brigade want to carry out a surprise attack, they must sneak through Denton County. This is very difficult to do." Yue Fei frowned.
It is difficult for a heavily armored cavalry to hide from the eyes and ears of local lords.
"What if we don't go by land, but by water?" Tang Jing had already figured out the key points.
"waterway?"
"Sir, it is true that the shipyard is starting to build four warships at the same time, but they are not completed yet? Besides, there are not enough sailors and crew members to operate the warships." Qin Shuang also raised questions.
"Ten thousand steps back, even if the warship can move up the river, it will be difficult not to be discovered."
"Of course conventional tactics won't work, but we have an octopus monster to help." Tang Jingxiao.
After Octopus Paul returned to Caspian Sea, he not only acted as a secret agent, but also relied on his peak fourth-level strength to conquer all the remaining five octopus monsters in Naga City as his younger brothers.
He became the boss of the octopuses in the nearby waters.
"As long as the warship builds an empty shell and stuffs all the cavalry and horses into it, the octopus monster can take advantage of the darkness and deliver the empty shell of the warship to the designated location overnight."
“It can even provide a full range of services for getting on and off the boat, without even needing a dock.”
"Uh, this..."
All the generals present were stunned when they heard this.
"It sounds incredible at first, but if you think about it carefully, it is indeed feasible."
Yue Fei was the first to agree.
"It is indeed a strange move. It requires hard work for the cavalry officers. It is already reluctant to let the cavalry take a boat, and they also have to take a boat pulled by an octopus monster..." Chang Yuchun felt terrible when he thought about it.
"This reminds me."
Tang Jing took over and said, "Before taking action, it is best to let the Tiger Brigade and Tiger Brigade practice on the ship."
Don't get seasick, it will be a lot of fun.
"clear!"
Qin Shuang nodded and took note.
After the surprise attack plan was determined, the generals sat together to discuss the specific action plan, including follow-up action plans.
The meeting lasted until ten o'clock in the evening.
After the end.
Tang Jing left Qin Shuang alone again and asked, "Pei Ye, can you help recommend a group of generals?"
The shortage of generals is always a problem.
Even if an internal training class has been held, it will take at least half a year for it to be effective.
Distant water cannot quench near thirst.
During the daytime battle, the alien generals headed by Lu Feng had proven their abilities. Although they have not yet fully adapted to cold weapon combat, they are definitely good at commanding.
He is also very disciplined and must obey orders absolutely.
Having tasted the sweetness, Tang Jing of course hopes to expand the scope of introducing alien generals. As the same saying goes, it doesn't matter whether the cat is white or black, as long as it can catch mice, it is a good cat.
"Let me ask."
Qin Shuang didn't dare to guarantee it.
………
The next day.
Early in the morning, Tang Jing heard a system prompt in his ear.
"Chang'an County has met all the upgrade conditions. Do you want to upgrade?"
"upgrade!"
"Chang'an County is upgraded to a second-level county, with +500 merit points, +2,000 gold coins, +500,000 catties of grain, and +20,000 territory experience points."
This is a regular reward.
"Chang'an County is the first territory in the world to be promoted to a second-level county. All basic rewards are doubled, and an additional C-level summoning card is awarded!"
"Your lord profession has been upgraded to level 19!"
[Territorial area]: 1,000 square kilometers
Chang'an's actual control area is only more than 900 square kilometers. If it does not expand, it will border the enemy's territory again.
【Territorial population】:857000/50,000
[Refugee Refresh]: 80 people/day
Chang'an's population is still seriously "exceeding the standard", and the number of refugees added every day is a drop in the bucket.
[Territorial Fund]: 138,000 gold coins
The Military Affairs Administration will arrange for 27,000 first-level soldiers to undergo a second class transfer collectively today. The total cost will be 81,000 gold coins. The territory's funds will soon bottom out again.
It's really a waste of money.
[Buildings to be built]: Library, Confucian Temple, Senior High School
When the territory enters the county level, the construction aspect is already dominated by independent planning and independent construction. The system stipulates that the number of buildings that must be built will become fewer and fewer in the future.
until completely cancelled.
[Condition 1: 2 level 4 crystal cores]
[Condition 2: The lord’s title is at least a fourth-class earl]
[Condition 3: Territory population reaches the upper limit]
[Condition 4: Have at least two affiliated counties]
There is one less condition for promotion to a third-level county than a second-level county, but "condition 4" alone can stump a large county-level territory, including the current Chang'an.
This is not just about capturing the county seats such as Joaquin County and Denton County, but also building the county seats.
Otherwise it is not considered up to standard.
The root cause of this "embarrassment" is that Chang'an has advanced too quickly. The mainstream territory is still at the village level. When the first echelon has just entered the township level, it has already entered the county stage.
Where can I go to find affiliated counties to annex?
This also forces Chang'an to embark on a path of external expansion. If you want to stay in Chang'an City in the future, it will not work unless you don't want the territory to continue to advance.
This is of course unrealistic.
………
As soon as the matter of upgrading the territory was dealt with, the soldiers came to report.
"Sir, Siren, the leader of the sea monsters, came to visit and said that he must interview you personally."
"Siren? Not Naga?"
"That's right, he's the leader of the sea monster."
"So early? Please invite him to the reception room."
Tang Jing was really curious. What did the Siren want to do with him? Was it also to redeem his people?
In the reception room.
In order to ensure Tang Jing's safety, Xu Chu, the imperial guard camp commander, personally accompanied him.
Stare at the siren like a thief.
Behind Siren stood two guards holding spears, watching Siren's every move.
"Lord Lord!"
Seeing Tang Jing, Siren hurriedly stood up and saluted, his attitude was so respectful that he was somewhat humble.
"What do you want to talk to me about?"
Tang Jing and Siren were not familiar with each other, so there was no need to beat around the bush.
"I want to use 300,000 gold coins to redeem the two thousand captured tribesmen." Siren didn't waste any words.
"Can!"
Tang Jing didn't redeem the Kraken and Naga, he was just waiting for the Sea Tribe to redeem him.
Based on the information collected on the sea tribe during this period, two consecutive defeats were enough to severely damage the vitality of the Naga, Kraken, Murloc and other races, and they would not be able to go ashore to invade for a long time in the future.
Even if it means releasing prisoners of war.
In Chang'an, the value of three hundred thousand gold coins was much higher than that of these prisoners of war.
"Also, I have a small request."
"What request?"
Tang Jing knew that things were not that simple.
If it were just to redeem the prisoner of war, the Siren prisoner would not come to see him eagerly.
"I hope that Chang'an can execute the 1,500 captured Naga warriors." Siren's words were astonishing.
"What can Chang'an gain?"
Tang Jing saw something called ambition in Siren's eyes, "In order to redeem these Naga warriors, Naga City's price will never be less than 500,000 gold coins."
"I can give Changan more."
Siren said eagerly: "I can dedicate all the gold and silver treasures in Naga City to Chang'an."
"Are you sure you're not kidding me?"
Tang Jing vaguely guessed what the sirens, or in other words, the sea monsters wanted to do.
This is an attempt to usurp the throne!
In yesterday's battle, Naga City lost 3,000 of its most elite Naga warriors. Adding on the last loss, only a few old, weak, women and children were left in Naga City.
And what about the Kraken clan?
As a vassal of the Naga clan, he was recruited by the Naga clan twice in a row, but also suffered heavy losses.
But the irresistible Kraken's reproductive capacity is stronger than that of Naga. Although it suffers more losses, it has a group size that is ten times larger than Naga's, so naturally it can afford to lose more.
Because of this.
The Kraken clan saw the hope of turning over and becoming their masters.
"After redeeming my people, I will lead my troops to attack Naga City and drive Naga away from this sea area. We only want Naga City and all the treasures in it will be dedicated to Chang'an." Siren did not shy away.
The key to the success or failure of this move lies in whether the fifteen hundred Naga warriors can be redeemed.
so.
Siren was in a hurry and wanted to visit Chang'an as soon as possible before the Naga envoy.
"Empty words."
Tang Jing shook his head, "Why should I believe your words?"
"I can stay in Chang'an as a pledge."
Siren is indeed a hero in the sea, very courageous, "When will my clan bring the treasures from Naga City, when will I leave Chang'an again."
"This is okay."
Tang Jing took a deep look at Siren and said, "But be quick. If Naga City arranges envoys to redeem people, Chang'an won't be able to delay it for long."