Listening to the words of Zhang Zheng and Chen Xuanlong, Zhao Kang also hesitated. After all, he only learned some battlefield things with Li Yuan at the Ministry of War.
In terms of battlefield experience, there is a huge gap between him and the other three here.
But he still felt in his heart that Jinlin Pass would not be able to be defended at this rate, and it would take some time for the second batch of explosives to be delivered.
At this time, we can only think of ways to deter the enemy and inflict heavy damage on the Zhou and Qi armies so that they dare not attack.
To his surprise, Ye Hongxue, who had been silent all this time, suddenly spoke and said calmly: "I agree with Zhao Guoshi's statement."
"Master Ye?"
Chen Xuanlong and Zhang Zheng looked over in surprise.
Ye Hongxue said calmly: "The enemy's army is far ahead of ours in number, and there is a lack of gunpowder at the moment. If we insist on holding on, Jinlin Pass will not be able to be defended."
"We can only take the initiative to seek opportunities to defeat the enemy."
Zhang Zheng was silent for a moment: "But the right time and place are not on our side now."
"The solution requires people to think of it."
Zhao Kang said: "General Zhang Zheng, you will order the soldiers to gather all the explosives later."
"From today onwards, if the enemy attacks, do not use explosives for defense."
Chen Xuanlong frowned: "National Master, in this case, the enemy may be aware of our army's situation."
Zhao Kang chuckled: "I just want them to notice that our explosives are not enough, so that they will send the main force to attack."
"During this period, the enemy used night attack tactics to consume our explosive reserves, so there will definitely not be many troops dispatched."
"But in order to make sure we don't make mistakes in defense, the explosives are consumed very quickly."
"So now, we need to get them to let their guard down."
As he spoke, Zhao Kang looked at the three of them: "Similarly, this plan is also a bit risky. Once the enemy forces rush in, they must be annihilated in Jinlin Pass no matter what!"
"We can only give it a try." Chen Xuanlong nodded.
Zhang Zheng, who was relatively steady, looked at the three of them, and finally could only nod in agreement, and the two of them left the camp one after another.
As soon as Zhao Kang spoke, Ye Hongxue stood up and left without even saying a word.
The indifferent attitude made Zhao Kang's heart hurt and helpless.
Following Zhao Kang's order, Zhang Zheng informed the soldiers to gather all the explosives.
About 10,000 kilograms of explosives were packed in bamboo tubes and piled as high as a hill. The outside of the bamboo tubes were sealed with kraft paper.
Well preserved.
"I need a regular pit with a length of 20 meters and a width of about 10 inches. How long will it take to dig it out?"
Zhao Kang asked, pointing to the selected land.
Zhang Zheng said softly: "One day is enough."
There are about 100,000 defenders in the pass, so digging a hole is very simple.
"Then it's better to dig a hole, put the explosives in, and arrange them in a row."
Zhang Zheng understood: "Does the Imperial Guard plan to let the enemy troops enter the city?"
"Yes, so we need some bait. Do you have any good candidates?"
Zhang Zhengdao: "This general can arrange it. Now the enemy should be very worried about what our explosives are. If we use this as a lure, it will be easier to convince the enemy."
"very good."
Zhao Kangdao: "Inform the soldiers that when burying explosives, take off the gun heads and bury them together to increase the power of the explosion."
"clear."
As they walked, Zhao Kang asked again: "Does our army have any kerosene in reserve?"
"Yes!" Zhang Zheng nodded in response.
Kerosene is an extremely flammable liquid. It is banned in all countries and can only be stocked by the military.
"Take out a thousand barrels."
After Zhao Kang finished explaining, he began to inspect the defense status of each city gate.
That night the enemy launched another attack, but the attack was very weak and was repulsed within ten minutes.
Three more attacks were launched during the day the next day. Zhao Kang climbed to the top of the city to check and found that the opponent did not use a siege ladder. He knew that these attacks were just tests.
After the enemy retreated.
In the camp of the Zhou and Qi coalition forces.
Commanders Horn and Yan Wenyuan listened to the soldiers who had withdrawn from the battlefield talk about the battle situation.
Yan Wenyuan noticed something sharply, "You mean you almost approached the city gate this time?"
The soldier nodded and said, "The marshal is like this."
"Could it be that those weapons are just as we imagined, and there are not many of them." Yan Wenyuan was a little excited at the side.
Horn pressed his hand to signal to take it easy, "It's hard to say, this may be Qian Guo's trick to lure the enemy. The empress has always been crafty, so it's better to be careful."
"Let Captain Lin lead 10,000 troops to attack again!"
The army set off from the military camp, and this time the coalition offensive was very fierce.
Zhao Kang stood at the top of the city and watched, with Chen Xuanlong guarding at the side, watching the enemy troops that were constantly approaching under the fire of bows and arrows.
"The number of people attacking this time is much larger than before."
Zhao Kang: "Still testing, open the city gate and go out to meet the enemy. Zhang Zheng will lead 20,000 horses from the west gate and eat them!"
"The general will obey your orders!"
Chen Xuanlong immediately went to the city to mobilize troops.
The gates of Jinlin Pass opened and countless soldiers rushed out. The coalition generals with ten thousand people saw what was happening.
Immediately said: "The whole army retreats!"
Their purpose has been achieved.
But at the same time, Zhang Zheng led 20,000 cavalry and surrounded them from the left at an extremely fast speed.
The two armies immediately came to grips with each other.
The battlefield is bloody!
At the cost of losing 5,000 men, Colonel Lin returned in defeat.
But after returning to the military camp, I heard that the Qian army took the initiative to attack the city.
Both Horn and Yan Wenyuan looked in disbelief.
Just then, another soldier walked in.
"Two marshals, our scouts captured several Qianguo soldiers who escaped from Jinling Pass."
Scouts always fight on the front line and are the team that can get the closest contact with the enemy.
"A deserter from the Kingdom of Qian? Bring him here!" Yan Wenyuan said.
A tied-up Qianguo soldier was escorted up with a very frightened expression. As soon as he entered the camp, he quickly knelt down and said, "General, spare your life!"
"Don't be afraid, as long as you obey, I won't kill you."
Horn said softly, but even so, the fear of the Nagan soldiers did not weaken.
Horn said: "What's your name?"
"Li Goucheng." The Qianguo soldier said with a trembling voice.
This name made the soldiers in the military camp laugh a little.
Horn smiled and said: "Why do you want to be a deserter?"
"Me! I don't want to die! They all say Jinlin Pass can't be defended anymore! I don't want to die!"
Li Gou Sheng screamed in fear.
The generals looked at each other and realized that the Qianguo army was unsettled.
Yan Wenyuan immediately said: "Honestly, why can't I hold on!"
"There are no more explosives! Now everyone else is saying that it won't be long before the barrier is broken! General, please let me go. I still have an eighty-year-old mother to support at home. I can't die!"
"Explosives?" Horn and Yan Wenyuan looked at each other.
Li Goucheng carefully told the story about the explosives, and all the soldiers in the military camp became excited!
