The generals did not dare to say anything. In fact, they were not questioning Marshal Lin's plan. Some of them were just impatient and worried about the current situation, so they had some discussions and ideas for solutions. In fact, the entire Luoyan Army
Among them, Lin Jue's status is that of a god-like existence. No one dares or will question Lin Jue's decision. Lin Jue is their backbone. Apart from Lin Jue, who can lead this green forest hero into the army?
The Luoyan Army, composed of soldiers and common people, was formed into a regiment, forming a disciplined, brave and fearless army. Only Lin Jue's personal charm and wisdom could do this.
"Lin Jue, everyone is not doubting you. They are just a little anxious. If...if you think this is doubt and distrust of you, then...I would like to apologize to you first." There was silence.
, Guo Kun said softly. She gave the impression that she was a timid little daughter-in-law who had been frustrated, weak, pitiful and helpless.
Lin Jue breathed a sigh of relief, calmed down his mood, and said in a deep voice: "The emperor apologized to me, how dare I accept it? I just think that you are too impatient. When we people are impatient, what do the soldiers think?
The leaders can't keep their composure. Aren't the soldiers also panicked and helpless? Have you ever thought about the impact on the morale of the soldiers?"
Everyone was silent, and what he said was true. The military morale on the Ten Miles Long Post was fluctuating, and I am afraid it was also related to the generals' worries and words. However, although what Lin Jue said was reasonable, the pressing issues facing him at the moment
But it is real, can’t we just ignore it?
Of course, Lin Jue would not ignore it. Since he had convened this meeting, he wanted to teach these impetuous people a lesson, and he also wanted to respond to their concerns.
"Yang Xiu, how much food is left in the army?" Lin Jue softened his tone and turned to Yang Xiu and asked.
Yang Xiu hurriedly stood up, raised his hands and replied truthfully: "Reporting to Marshal Lin, I am afraid that the food in the army is only enough for tomorrow. All the food and dry food have been almost exhausted."
Lin Jue nodded slightly and said: "Is it only enough for one day? No wonder you are all anxious. Without food, the brothers will naturally be dissatisfied. Yang Xiu, do you have any countermeasures?"
Yang Xiu smacked his lips and shook his head: "Marshal Lin, that day I suggested saving food and eating less. Maybe we can survive a few more days today. But..."
Lin Jue waved his hand and said: "I'm asking you what countermeasures you have now. I rejected your suggestion that day, because a battle could break out at any time, and the soldiers were starving to save food. How could they have the strength to cope with it? Besides, that was in the past.
I have never regretted the decisions I have made before. If complaining about regrets is useful, there will be no regrets in the world."
Yang Xiu's face turned red and she said solemnly: "What the marshal said is absolutely true. I have thought about a solution, but now it seems that there is only one way to support it."
Lin Jue said: "Tell me and listen."
Yang Xiudao: "There are still three thousand mules and horses in the army, which are used to transport supplies with the army. I think, as a last resort, we can survive for a few days by slaughtering these animals. Moreover, the saved fodder can also be used for the army's horses."
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The generals were shocked when they heard this, and someone immediately shouted: "Mr. Yang, what are you doing? Kill the animals pulling the cart? What about our supplies? Once we break through, we need to take away the spare arrows.
Armor and weapons need to be transported, do we need soldiers to carry them on their backs? Besides, how many days can three thousand mules and horses feed nearly 70,000 to 80,000 of us? We will die for two days, and then what if we don’t turn around?"
"Yeah, what kind of solution is this? Isn't this a bad idea?" Someone echoed.
Yang Xiu blushed and said: "Everyone, I also know that this method is very reluctant, but I really have no other way. There is nothing above this ten-mile long hill. You can fish near the river and hunt near the mountains.
What's on this? Leaves, bark, grass and roots can't fill your stomach. If it gets worse, I, Yang Xiu, am willing to be the first to eat these things. There's nothing I can do about it."
"I think this is a good idea. The animals can be killed to satisfy hunger." Lin Jue said loudly: "If there is no food after tomorrow, the animals pulling the cart can be killed for food. If it can last for two or three days, it can last for two or three days. If it is two or three days later,
Before things turn around, they kill war horses to satisfy their hunger. In short, you can eat whatever you want. That’s it. Any opinions you have are rotten in your stomach. If you think what I did is wrong, you can come to me in private and raise it in person. But
You are strictly prohibited from complaining and cursing behind your back when you go back. This is the final decision, I don’t think there is anything left to discuss, so let’s leave.”
After Lin Jue said that, he stood up, bowed to Guo Kun and saluted, and then walked out of the tent with long strides.
Guo Kun and the other officers looked at each other, helpless. It was okay to kill animals, but killing war horses to satisfy hunger was too much. Wouldn't that be damaging one's own combat power? If a last resort had to break out, cavalry would be the main force. Killing horses to satisfy hunger was not a good idea.
Are you going to die here if you have no way out? Marshal Lin has a great reputation all his life. Don’t you understand this?
Everyone was holding doubts in their hearts, but there was nothing they could do. Marshal Lin had already spoken, and if he continued to question him, Marshal Lin might be really angry. Now that Marshal Lin had decided, they could only follow his words. The worst thing is that everyone
Let's just die here together.
Guo Kun was full of anger, but he could only wave his hands and said to the generals and officials in the tent: "That's it, let's break up, let's break up. Since Marshal Lin has decided, what else can he do? Just leave it to fate."
It was another sunrise and sunset, and the soldiers of the Luoyan Army finished their last mouthful of dry food in the twilight of the evening. Looking at the shriveled dry food bags, their hearts were full of melancholy. The food was gone, and it was said that they would kill animals to satisfy their hunger tomorrow. This made
The soldiers were filled with panic. To be honest, since joining the Luoyan Army, even though they have faced many dangerous situations, they have never been so panicked. Nothing can compare to doing nothing day by day and watching the dry food being eaten bit by bit.
The light, but not knowing when they will be able to get out of trouble makes people feel even more helpless and frightened. The superiors have not given orders for a long time. In fact, the soldiers have long thought about how to rush down the hill and have a fight. It is a matter of life or death.
Give it a try. If you end up starving to death here, that night will be too frustrating.
The morale of the entire Luoyan Army is at
The night when food was exhausted, it reached its lowest point. Many people doubted Marshal Lin's decision from the bottom of their hearts. They had never had such an idea before, and would never have had such an idea.
In the middle of the night, the Luoyan Army on the hill heard the noise from the enemy camp at the foot of the mountain. All the Luoyan Army soldiers were shocked. Could it be that the enemy had calculated that the army would run out of food today, so they were going to launch an attack? They
They quickly got up and rushed to their respective defensive positions to get ready. At this moment, in the camp of the Jurchen soldiers and horses surrounded by Changgang, the torches were bright, the horses neighed, the figures were shaking, and there was a lot of noise.
"Let's have a good fight. While you still have the strength, fight to the death or have fun." All the soldiers thought so in their hearts.
However, what stunned them was that the opponent did not attack at all. The Jurchen soldiers and horses besieging the hill and tens of thousands of Lu Zhongtian's soldiers and horses were dispersing in all directions. The soldiers and horses east of Changgang retreated far away, making a big circle.
The armies on the west side of Changgang moved closer to join forces. Then, after the long line of torches gathered together, they formed a river of torches and quickly withdrew toward the northeast.
All the soldiers were shocked and had no idea what was going on. Why did the other side suddenly withdraw its troops? After being besieged for so many days, they actually withdrew at the last moment? What kind of tricks did they do?
The generals who were full of doubts went to the Marshal's tent under the Range Rover Tower to see Lin Jue. They wanted to report the good news to Marshal Lin. Marshal Lin was probably going to be very happy when he heard the news of the enemy's retreat.
When everyone arrived at the big tent, the lights were on. Sun Dayong stood at the door of the big tent and stopped everyone.
"What are you doing? It's so late, what are you doing here?" Sun Dayong asked.
"We are here to see Marshal Lin. The Jurchens at the foot of the mountain have withdrawn their troops. Does the Marshal know?" the generals asked hurriedly.
Sun Dayong waved his hand and said: "The marshal is playing Go with Master Yang Xiu, and he has asked no one to disturb him. You can go back."
The generals were stunned. Someone peeked through the gap in the door curtain and found Lin Jue sitting under the candlelight in loose casual clothes with a chessboard in front of him. Yang Xiu sat opposite, holding the chess pieces in his hands and thinking. It turned out that it was really true.
Playing chess. Marshal Lin is really able to keep his composure. On the night when he was short of food, he actually stayed up late playing chess.
"General Sun, the Jurchens have withdrawn their troops. How could you not report such a big matter to the marshal? Maybe you can take advantage of the situation to pursue us. Or maybe the marshal has other instructions after knowing about it. This is a major military matter." The generals said one after another.
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Sun Dayong thought for a while and nodded: "That's all, just wait, I'll report it."
Sun Dayong entered the tent, and the generals were waiting eagerly outside. Soon Sun Dayong came out, cupping his hands and saying: "Marshal Lin said that the retreat is expected, there is no need to make a fuss. If we don't retreat today, we will retreat tomorrow, and we won't retreat tomorrow."
We have to retreat in the future. We must retreat after all. If the Jurchens want to run, let them run. Don't chase the poor bandits. Don't pay attention to them. Everyone just stay at your posts and stay vigilant. Marshal Lin has said that the chess game is tight, so he will not see you.
