After dark, there was a dead silence in the camp under the hill. After the failure of the day's battle, morale was very low. Even the Jurchen soldiers who usually like to make noises around the campfire were sitting on the fire this time.
The people on the other side were wide-eyed. Until this moment, their minds were still filled with the roar of firearms and the scene of terrifying intensive rocket attacks. Although today’s battle was short, the tragic and terrifying scene was probably going to be
It has been their nightmare for a long time.
Wanyan Agu's big tent was brightly lit, and there were more than a dozen generals sitting high and low inside. They were all senior generals from the Jurchen army and Lu Zhongtian. At this moment, Lu Zhongtian came to Wanyan Agu with his trusted generals.
In Yan Agu's big tent, he wanted to discuss the next matters with the Jurchens.
Wanyan Agu was sitting on the big chair at the top, his face was ashen. He was in a terrible mood, and he had inexplicable anger in his heart that he wanted to vent. Before Lu Zhongtian and others arrived, he had been furious for a long time.
"Big Chief, I think we have to discuss the current situation carefully. We have to make a decision about where to go. Whether to fight or leave, we have to make a decision." Lu Zhongtian sat in a tilted position, frowning.
He spoke.
Wanyan Agu snorted coldly and waved his hands and said loudly: "What else is there to say? We will attack again tomorrow and vow to annihilate them. Otherwise, will we still have face? You and I joined forces with 300,000 soldiers and horses, and we didn't even have a small army.
We can't conquer all the mountains, and we can't even defeat the 70,000 to 80,000 mountain bandits. I, Wanyan Agu, can't stand this cowardice. No matter what, I will annihilate them at any cost. There is nothing to discuss."
Lu Zhongtian frowned and smacked his lips and said: "Why does Chief Wanyan have to be so impulsive? The opponent is obviously not a 'bandit' anymore, and we are not facing a mob of 70,000 or 80,000 people. The Chief knows how powerful our opponent is. You were at Qingshui Creek before.
After the fight, the big leader already knew that they were not just a mob. Why should they be angry now? This is not the first time they have been frustrated."
Wanyan Agu said angrily: "What? Are you making fun of our failure? Taking our last failure as a joke? That's unreasonable."
When the group of Jurchen generals behind Wanyan Agu heard what the leader said, they all glared over with angry eyes, and some cursed in their mouths.
Lu Zhongtian hurriedly waved his hands and said: "Master, don't think wrongly. How could I make fun of you? Didn't my troops suffer a disastrous defeat today? I lost nearly 8,000 cavalry and 3,000 infantry. I am also heartbroken. What else?"
Who do you think you are to make fun of you? I am also defeated by Lin Jue."
Wanyan Agu said coldly: "It was your soldiers and horses that caused today's battle to be defeated so quickly."
Lu Zhongtian cursed in his heart, but did not want to quarrel with Wanyan Agu, so he smacked his lips and said: "Big leader, now is not the time to talk about this, now is the time to discuss the follow-up countermeasures. I originally thought that I could annihilate the Luoyan Army in one fell swoop, but now it seems
I'm afraid it won't work. I have to go back to rescue Bianliang City. I must withdraw our troops. Otherwise, if there is another chaos in Bianliang, I won't even have a place to stay. So my suggestion is that we should withdraw our troops.
The big leader's troops also need to rest and recuperate, so they can return to Chenliu to rest and recuperate. After I have taken care of the affairs in Bianliang City, I will send out troops to wipe out the Luoyan Army. What do you think, big leader?"
Wanyan Aguda sneered and said: "Are you kidding? Withdraw troops at this time? You can't think of it? We finally trapped them here. Although we suffered a loss in this battle, we only suffered superficial injuries. Withdraw troops now,
Didn't you give them an advantage? They took advantage and ran away. How can there be such a good thing in the world? At this time, you are still thinking about withdrawing troops and returning to Bianliang. It is simply ridiculous. If you dare to pull out the ladder now, I will not be polite to you.
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"Wanyan Aguda, please speak more politely. We have tolerated you for a long time. You threaten us at every turn, do you really think we are afraid of you? My Mr. Lu is not as knowledgeable as you, and you are increasingly pushing your limits and showing no etiquette. This is unreasonable." Lu Zhongtian stood aside.
Chen Bin, who was standing, finally couldn't help but scolded.
"Shout? Damn it, you dare to play tricks with us? Believe it or not, you will all die here? I will smash your dog heads with the mace." The generals around Wanyan Aguda stood up and yelled, and some people had already started to pick on the guy.
Beside Lu Zhongtian, Chen Bin, Wang Jun and others also stood up one after another, their swords clanging. The two sides were at war with each other, as if they were about to engage in a firefight.
Lu Zhongtian frowned and shouted: "Chen Bin, Wang Jun, what are you doing? Why don't you put away your weapons?"
Chen Bin shouted: "Prime Minister Lu, are they too arrogant? They don't take Prime Minister Lu seriously at all. They use filthy words in their mouths. Do they think we really have no temper?"
Lu Zhongtian shouted coldly: "Shut up, our enemies right now are the Luoyan Army, Guo Kunlinjue and the others. Chief Wanyan and the others are our friends, how can they use swords against each other? If they cannot win against foreign enemies, they will become violent in their own dens.
What’s that?”
Chen Bin spat angrily and took back his weapon. Wang Jun and others also sheathed their weapons.
Wanyan Agu was originally livid and about to get angry, but after hearing what Lu Zhongtian said, he calmed down. Indeed, the common enemy now is the Luoyan Army, and now he needs help from Lu Zhongtian and the others. Now he can defeat Lu Zhongtian and his men
The generals took the blame, but it didn't do them any good. Lu Zhongtian's troops and his own troops fought fiercely, and it was Lin Jue's Luoyan army who finally won. They sat on the mountain and watched the tigers fight, and finally came to clean up the mess.
Wonderful. Besides, only through the hands of Lu Zhongtian can he control the situation in the Great Zhou Dynasty. If he really kills Lu Zhongtian, he will help Lin Jue. Without Lu Zhongtian, officials and soldiers from all over the Great Zhou Dynasty will gather.
Will he still submit to the Jurchen army after serving under Lin Jue? He still has a clear account of this. Even if he wants to take action against Lu Zhongtian and the others, it cannot be now, but after the Luoyan army is completely annihilated.
"Sit down for me, what are you doing? Are you rebelling? Prime Minister Lu is our ally
Friend, the mace is not for dealing with friends. Why don’t you put it away for me." Wanyan Aguda also shouted sternly at his generals. All the Jurchen generals also put away their weapons angrily and sat down.
Lu Zhongtian stood up and cupped his hands and said: "I admire the great leader Wanyan for his understanding of the general situation and the overall situation. These generals under my command are a bit disrespectful. I apologize to the great leader on their behalf. It's all because of the anger in my heart caused by today's defeat. Wan Yan
I hope the great leader will forgive me."
Wanyan Agu waved his hands and said: "It's easy to talk, but it's inevitable for brothers to have anger in their hearts. I'm not a chicken-hearted person, so I won't blame you. But I made it clear that you have to withdraw your troops at this time.
That won’t work.”
Lu Zhongtian frowned and said: "Big leader, with all due respect, even if I don't withdraw my troops, it's not appropriate to attack again. Didn't the big leader see that? The Luoyan Army's firearms are by no means something we can defeat. They occupy favorable terrain and use their firearms to their best advantage."
With their power, our attack will mean death. Before we find a way to deal with them, it is not appropriate to attack by force. I can understand the mood of the big leader, but I can’t rush it. Don’t worry, big leader, I am just going back to stabilize the situation in Bianliang and ensure that the general
Peace in the rear. Only in this way can we deal with the Luoyan Army with peace of mind. Even if the leader traps the Luoyan Army in advance, they will not dare to take the initiative to attack. We still have to trap them on the hill and force them to break out of the encirclement before they can show their full potential.
Due to the numerical advantage of our soldiers and horses, their firearms cannot exert their maximum power in field battles. This is probably the only way to get the best of both worlds at the moment."
Wanyan Aguda sneered: "After all, you still have to run away and leave us here. Mr. Lu, if you insist on doing this, we will have nothing to talk about. You withdraw your troops in front of me, and I will do it in the back."
Withdraw your troops too, I won’t be fooled by you, what do you think of us? As your dogs? Watch over the Luoyan Army for you? Are you hiding in Bianliang City to enjoy your happiness?"
Lu Zhongtian frowned and said: "Big Chief, if not, you allow me to lead 50,000 cavalry back to Bianliang, and the remaining 50,000 troops will stay here to continue assisting the Chief to besiege the Luoyan Army. After I return to the capital, I will immediately order people
I will escort the grain and grass supplies to supplement your needs. I will also recruit civilians to come for your use. Build fortification trenches and be prepared to trap them for a long time. I will do my best to supply the grain and grass supplies needed by the big leader's army. Ten and a half days
It will take a few months to see the results. Isn't it ten thousand times better than a forceful attack? We didn't know the power of their firearms before, but now we know, how can we force it again. If the attack fails again, the morale of the army will be really ruined.
There is nothing to be done about it. If Bianliang is in chaos again, there will be no way out. The leader please think twice."
Wanyan Agu frowned and twirled his beard in thought. Li Guochou came forward and whispered in his ear: "Big Chief, Lu Zhongtian's words can be considered. We must not attack by force now. Lin Jue has made it clear
They want us to attack. There is no way to deal with the overbearing firearms for the time being, so why can't we bear this tone? Trapping them to death and forcing them to come out and take the initiative to attack is the best way. Anyway, Lu Zhongtian provides food and men, so we have the right to rest and reorganize our troops.
Horses are just waiting for work. Bianliang City cannot afford to lose anything. This is not only about Lu Zhongtian and the others, but also about us. Bianliang City is not only Lu Zhongtian’s rear area, but also our rear area. All the food, grass, materials and manpower come from Bianliang.
, This can greatly reduce the pressure on our supplies. Isn’t our biggest headache now the supply of food and grass supplies? The supplies in the north are all empty."
Wanyan Agu smacked his lips and groaned, knowing in his heart that these words were pertinent. He was just angry and brooding about today's battle, and it was difficult to relieve himself. Of course, those who asked Lu Zhongtian to take some soldiers and horses to Bianliang to suppress the rebellion in the city were
It is necessary. If he insists on blocking it again, Lu Zhongtian is afraid that he will lead his army to withdraw. At that time, he will let the Luoyan Army out, which will not benefit the Luoyan Army. It doesn't matter if he takes a step back. More than 200,000 soldiers and horses can still be trapped.
If you can defeat your opponent, you don't have to worry about the consumption of supplies and food. You can rest and reorganize your troops, which is not a bad thing.
"Well, since Prime Minister Lu has mentioned this, if I continue to refuse to agree, it will appear that I am not benevolent enough. Then follow what Prime Minister Lu said. You can lead 50,000 troops back to Bianliang, but those who stay here will
The soldiers and horses must obey my orders. I am not trying to devour your people. I just don’t want the siege defense to make mistakes and the Luoyan Army to have a breakthrough. The siege must be arranged according to my orders. In addition, the food and supplies for my army must be arranged.
Consumption must also be supplied in time. Once they break through, Prime Minister Lu will immediately come to reinforce them. What do you think?" Wanyan Agu said in a deep voice.
Lu Zhongtian smiled and nodded: "That's it. I agree with everything and do what I say."
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At the second watch, the meeting in the Luoyan Army camp was still going on. Lin Jue made a detailed inventory of the current situation. He solemnly reminded everyone that the current situation is not optimistic. Although he won today's battle,
There was no fatal blow to the enemy, so the opponents were only hurt by the beating, which was not enough to make them retreat. Lin Jue frankly told everyone that this battle actually exposed the powerful firearms of the Luoyan Army's swarm rocket launchers.
After being hit by a swarm of rocket launchers, the enemy should not dare to attack again in a short period of time. But this is actually a troublesome thing, because they have to continue to adopt the strategy of surrounding but not attacking, which is what the Luoyan Army is facing.
The biggest threat.
Everyone understands what Lin Jue said is the biggest threat, which is the danger of running out of ammunition and food. There is a shortage of fresh water in the mountains now, and the dry food is only enough to last more than ten days. What is even more worrying is that the combat supplies will also be exhausted.
There are not many left. Crossbows, melon grenades and even a swarm of rockets have been used up more than half. These items are consumed too quickly. Even crossbows and bows are nothing more. Rockets and melon grenades are expensive to make, and their quantities are limited.
Very, it consumes very quickly. The two battles of Chushan consume a huge amount, and if we fight two more battles, they will be exhausted. This is the main basis for the Luoyan Army to survive. Once these supplies are consumed,
The Luoyan Army has become an ordinary soldier and horse. Maybe it is better trained than other soldiers and horses, and it is better at fighting, but it is absolutely useless.
Enemies that are several times larger than your own can be engaged in a head-on confrontation.
If the commander's judgment is correct and the opponent continues to adopt the siege strategy, it will definitely be a matter of time before they run out of ammunition and food. In the end, the Luoyan Army will have to take the initiative to break out of the encirclement, which will be the worst strategy.
After Lin Jue revealed the cruel reality before them, everyone fell into silence. The joy of today's battle also disappeared, and they all fell into thinking. For the generals, this is probably a dead end and a fundamental breakdown.
It's a dead end. Anyway, they can't think of a way to perfectly solve it. There seems to be no other way except fighting hard.
Several generals immediately proposed the idea of pursuing the victory and breaking through. They felt that instead of being trapped here and waiting to die, it would be better to break through to the opponent's weak defense in the west. It would be better to break through as much as possible than to be trapped and die.
Here, the problem seems to have returned to the choice he made when he was trapped. When the opponent's army came towards him, Lin Jue rejected the idea of escape. Now in this situation, this idea has revived.
"It's a joke. We left when we wanted to leave. Why did we wait until the other side surrounded us? Didn't you understand what the commander said a few days ago? We have no way out. Breaking through the encirclement means sacrificing half of our infantry brothers.
, Sacrifice your brothers in order to survive, it is better to die together in battle. Also, what to do with the large amount of supplies and luggage? These things are the possessions we have saved for many years, how can we abandon them? Burn them? That is also our own.
It's something we have accumulated little by little. If anyone wants to bring up this stupid method of breaking out again, don't blame me for turning your back and scolding others." Sun Dayong jumped out and yelled angrily before Lin Jue could speak.
The generals knew they had said something wrong and hurriedly apologized. The matter had already been decided, and they should not make such stupid suggestions again.
"But...then how should we respond? Should we sit back and wait for death?" Guo Kun frowned and said softly, as if he was talking to himself or asking everyone. This question revealed what he was thinking. He actually still wanted to He wanted to escape alive first.
Everyone's eyes are focused on Lin Jue. At the moment, the only one they can rely on is Marshal Lin. In this situation, only Master Lin can come up with a solution. If he can't do anything, who can? Come up with a good idea.
"Everyone, I'm just analyzing the current situation with you. Why are you all looking so sad? It seems like we are going to be doomed soon. Don't forget, we defeated the enemy with a big victory today and beat them. You are crying for your father and mother. If you return to the camp with such emotions, what will the soldiers think?" Lin Jue smiled and shook his head.
Everyone rolled their eyes and thought to themselves: We were originally happy because you poured cold water on us, but now we are worried and you say such things.
"There are always more solutions than difficulties. I don't know what you are worried about? It will take more than ten days to run out of ammunition and food. Again, even if that day comes, what will happen? We walked out of Funiu Mountain and You have put everything aside. Even if you all die here, don't you have this psychological preparation? Ignore the desire to return home, what kind of soldiers are you? What kind of war are you fighting? Those who are still thinking about leaving their brothers and running away, I will remember this. You guys, take the lead in the next battle and be the first to fight."
The smile on Lin Jue's face faded and his voice became stern. What he couldn't accept the most was that at this time, there were still people with other thoughts. Especially Guo Kun's question made Lin Jue very angry. .Guo Kun was not so heartless before, but now, he has become extremely selfish. He always thinks about everything for himself and considers things with himself as the center. The sincere words I have said to him these days It's all become a thing of the past.
The generals just now were so ashamed that they blushed and lowered their heads, daring not to speak. In fact, they did not mean to do so. They just proposed a breakout out of desperation and did not consider anything else. Now that they are being reprimanded by the commander in public, they really want to die. The heart is there.
"...Moreover, how could I let that situation of running out of ammunition and food happen? Everyone, listen carefully. I have my own plan to deal with it. You don't need to worry. Unless my plan fails, then we will work together It is enough to die here, but my commander's plan has never failed? I shouldn't tell you too clearly, making you all sad and unfounded. Come on, everyone, go back and have a peaceful sleep. Jue, everything is planned by my commander. The meeting is dismissed." Lin Jue stood up, brushed his sleeves towards everyone, and walked towards the inner tent without looking back.
After listening to Lin Jue's last few words, the generals felt relieved. It turned out that the commander had already planned, so there was nothing to worry about. Go to sleep peacefully and just listen to the commander's arrangements. As the commander said, the worst thing is If we all die here together, what could be worse than this? The commander-in-chief is not afraid, so what are we afraid of?
Everyone stood up and sent Lin Jue off respectfully. They bowed to Guo Kun and left one after another. Guo Kun sat in the big tent with a gloomy face and frowned.
"Your Majesty, go back and rest." Shen Tan walked at the end and couldn't help but remind Guo Kun softly.
"Is this what he did to me? He left without even saluting me? Didn't he tell me his plans clearly? Shen Tan, look, is this what he did to me? I don't care about him What do you think?" Guo Kun gritted his teeth and said to Shen Tan in a very low voice.
Shen Tan frowned and sighed, and said softly: "Your Majesty, it's better not to worry about these trivial matters. This is not good."
"What? You even said that about me? Is what I said wrong? Where do you come from? Huh? Shen Tan, don't try to trick me. Our family is not kind to you." Guo Kun glared. Shen Tan gritted his teeth and scolded.
Shen Tan looked at Guo Kun in confusion and said: "Your Majesty, go back and rest. Do you know how inappropriate it is for you to say these things now? Let's go and stop talking."
Guo Kun looked at Shen Tan blankly for a moment, snorted, got up and left quickly.
