bullyxtreme Chapter 302 Everything is ready, all we need is the east wind
Chapter 302 Everything is ready, all we need is the east wind
The news about the gathering of 40,000 troops quickly spread throughout the military camp under Song Yuan's command.
When Song Yuan arrived at Beidaying, many generals had already gathered together.
There was clearly a hint of uneasiness on his face.
Everyone was talking about it, and they really felt that the barbarians' actions this time were a bit unbelievable.
That’s 40,000 cavalrymen.
If the other party really crosses the Peacock River this time, what can our people use to stop them?
"Have the barbarians gone mad? How could they possibly deploy so many troops on the front lines? It's clearly winter now, are they planning to not fight?"
"They've thrown 40,000 men into the front lines. What about the cities behind them?"
"Needless to say? The barbarians are clearly furious this time, how could they care about so many other problems? The cities behind them must have summoned the young and strong men of the tribe to take charge of the special defense!"
"That should be the case. Your Highness has set traps time and time again. Even if I were to be fooled like this, I would probably be furious. The barbarians are clearly serious this time. Forget 40,000. If they are really crazy, even assembling 400,000 troops is no problem!"
The generals talked one after another, and in the end, everyone frowned.
It was not until Song Yuan arrived that everyone finally shut up and looked at Song Yuan and bowed to him immediately.
"Alright, everyone, take a seat. The situation is urgent now, so we can't worry about these empty formalities!"
Song Yuan waved his hand and ordered, having already taken the main seat as he spoke: "I have learned the specific information. I believe everyone has now learned about the barbarians' movements. Next, you can continue your discussion. Just pretend I don't exist!"
"I'll just listen from the sidelines. If you have any suggestions, I'll offer them promptly. This time, it all depends on you all!"
What do you mean?
Everyone frowned slightly when they heard Song Yuan say this.
Originally, everyone thought that Song Yuan arrived to give orders immediately.
In the end, Song Yuan ended up getting everyone to discuss it.
Is it because the situation is too urgent and even Song Yuan is unsure of what to do?
Or maybe Song Yuan already has a corresponding countermeasure in his mind, and now he is doing this just to test everyone?
For a moment, many generals lowered their heads, feeling a little confused.
"Okay, why are you two mute now? Aren't you usually quite talkative?"
Seeing this, Situ Jing stared at the time and stepped forward: "Don't overthink it, His Highness asked you to speak, so just speak well. Can't you see? His Highness clearly wants to use this opportunity to test you, you must cherish it!"
Now Situ Jing already knows what Song Yuan is planning, and is very calm about the current frontal battlefield.
Even Situ Jing had a hint of anticipation in her heart. Everything that happened now confirmed Song Yuan's previous guess.
If the next step also develops according to Song Yuan’s inference.
I'm afraid this only means one thing, that the barbarians have really fallen into the trap!
"Your Highness, it's a bit inappropriate to test us at this time!"
Wang Chao and Ma Han had been with Song Yuan for a long time and had the best relationship with him. He immediately stepped forward and suggested, "Your Highness, the situation is critical now. Forty thousand barbarians have already reached the Peacock River. Speed is of the essence at this moment. What we need to do most is to make arrangements as soon as possible!"
"If you waste time testing us and delay the opportunity to fight, it will be disastrous!"
As the saying goes, time is money.
No one had any objection to the test proposed by Song Yuan.
But it’s really not suitable at this time.
If Song Yuan really has such intentions, he might as well wait until everything is arranged before making plans.
At this moment, if the troops remain idle, everyone will feel uncertain. What will they do if the barbarians make any moves?
"Why do you have so much to say? Just say it when I tell you to!"
Song Yuan glared at Wang Chao and Ma Han unhappily. "If you ask me, it's only 40,000 troops. What's there to panic about?"
"Aside from us, isn't there anyone stationed along the Peacock River? I'm sure General Wei has already heard the news!"
"Besides, even if there's no movement from General Wei's side, with the Tian soldiers we've deployed there and the terrain, it's enough to delay them for a while!"
"As long as the barbarians can't cross the Peacock River in a short period of time, we can immediately call for help from the surrounding areas. In this way, the enemy will definitely not be able to break through our defense line!"
"The outcome is already a foregone conclusion, so what are you afraid of? Just say what you need to say. What's the harm in wasting some time?"
At this moment, Song Yuan had already seen clearly the strengths and weaknesses behind the 40,000-strong army. The barbarians seemed to be growing in strength now, but as long as they did not go crazy, they would never be able to launch a violent attack.
He had cheated the high priest more than once before, but after all, the high priest had the Khan above him, and the other party would never allow the high priest to do whatever he wanted!
Therefore, such an arrangement is more likely to be a delaying tactic.
The reason why the barbarians showed up deliberately was to mislead everyone and make them think that they were about to launch a head-on attack.
At the same time, take this opportunity to detour to the land of divine punishment, pass through the natural barriers there, and catch yourself off guard!
Once the barbarians can successfully pass through the birthplace, they can quickly capture Piaoxue City and Mohai City, and at the same time surround the front-line camp from both sides.
Surround yourself.
With such a large number of people, the only thing Song Yuan could feel was the determination of the barbarians.
The other party is now making such a big move, it is definitely not just for a small Mohai City.
He probably wanted to take advantage of this opportunity to truly secure victory, in case he was really caught by the barbarians without knowing it.
It would be really dangerous then!
Seeing Song Yuan's calm expression, everyone present was infected for a moment.
At that moment, Wang Chao immediately stepped forward and said, "Your Highness, in my opinion, the other party is just bluffing!"
"Otherwise, why are the 40,000-strong army now stagnant and unable to cross the river?"
"Speed is the essence of war. If they really wanted to target us, they would have already started attacking by now!"
"That's not necessarily true!" Ma Han, standing by, objected immediately. "Perhaps the barbarians are using this tactic to trick you and me into letting our guard down. They know we'll definitely think this way, so they're deliberately dragging it out, waiting for the moment when our defenses are weakened!"
"A frontal attack would bring enormous benefits. If the barbarians can seize this opportunity and directly capture Mohai City where we are, we can end the problem once and for all. Using this city as a base, we can spread out in all directions and completely occupy the entire left wing!"
"That's right!" Another general in the crowd immediately stood up to express his agreement.
"If it were me, after the two previous defeats, I'm afraid my patience would have been completely exhausted. Instead of stalling for time and playing tricks on us, I might as well go all out and attack directly!"
"After all, we are just soldiers in the field. We are still a little insignificant. The gains from a strong attack far outweigh the costs. We may win a greater chance if we take a risk!"
This person's statement immediately resonated with many people.
Although the method of storming results in great losses, it is like gambling.
The more chips you pay, the more rewards you will get in the end will naturally be extraordinary.
If it really succeeds, we will be able to completely occupy the left wing.
In this way, even if the troops were deployed in the spring of next year, the Qin Dynasty could only watch and sigh in despair because it had lost its geographical advantage.
Maybe we don’t even have to wait until then!
If the barbarians were more ruthless and deployed a large number of troops, they would probably be able to force the entire Zhenbei Army behind Zhenbei Pass before the beginning of spring!
Compared with those losses, as long as we can win this battle, we can establish victory in one battle.
Even if it's a gamble, it's worth it!
"Your Highness, I think what they said is wrong!"
Facing the speculations of the crowd, Huo Jianchuan jumped out with a smile: "I think we should lead the army to garrison in the South Camp. This way, we can easily send reinforcements at any time!"
South Daying?
What to do there?
The South Camp is at least a hundred miles away from the Peacock River. Will there be enough time to send reinforcements from such a long distance?
By that time, the battle will have already ended, so how can we talk about recruiting more troops?
For a moment, everyone frowned slightly when they heard Huo Jianchuan's suggestion.
Only Song Yuan raised the corners of his mouth and waved his hand: "Alright, you don't have to say anything!"
"You guys continue your discussion, ignore General Huo!"
After all, whether it was the trip to the land of divine punishment or the construction of the soldier cave.
Huo Jianchuan was in charge from beginning to end.
If we were to ask who could best guess Song Yuan's thoughts, it would naturally be Huo Jianchuan.
The other party's words at this moment were enough to prove that he had completely seen through Song Yuan's thoughts.
And if Huo Jianchuan explained the reason in front of everyone, Song Yuan's so-called intention of testing him would naturally no longer exist.
The reason why this scene took place was, after all, that Song Yuan's only purpose was to select a qualified deputy for himself.
Now that they have occupied two cities, Song Yuan can easily control them with his abilities.
But Song Yuan is destined to set up his own faction. When his power expands, how can he control the overall situation by himself?
In this case, a qualified assistant naturally becomes necessary.
Judging from the current situation.
Huo Jianchuan is undoubtedly the most qualified person.
However, because of Huo Jianchuan's special existence, Song Yuan planned to use him as a surprise force.
This general must be responsible for commanding the Tiger Guards at that time.
Only under his leadership can the bloody army exert its highest combat effectiveness!
In this case, Huo Jianchuan would naturally be excluded from the candidate for deputy.
There are not many people left who can be selected like this.
The most suitable person to be around Song Yuan is definitely Situ Jing. First of all, Situ Jing has status, and with the title of princess, she can definitely suppress her subordinates.
But after all, Situ Jing's personality was too anxious, and she couldn't keep her composure after all.
I'm afraid that only by spending time and slowly tempering his temper can he finally be of great use.
"Your Highness, General Wei has sent someone!"
After a moment of silence by Huo Jianchuan, everyone started talking again.
But before everyone could come to a conclusion, a report suddenly came from outside the barrier.
Upon hearing the news, Song Yuan waved his hand.
"Let General Wei's men in!"
Now the movements of the barbarians are no longer a secret. Song Yuan had long thought that when he saw the barbarian army gathering, there would definitely be some movement from General Wei.
After hearing that Song Yuan was so rich, just a moment later, the messenger sent by General Wei had already walked into the tent.
"Just tell me what news General Wei asked you to bring!"
Looking at the messenger in front of him, Song Yuan waved his hand.
The other party immediately took out the handwritten order from General Wei: "The Beiheng army has made some movements on the right wing. The general is worried that Beiheng may launch multiple feints this time, or even attack from both sides!"
"The general has ordered that the Jingbei King's subordinates must be on high alert to prevent surprise attacks from the barbarians. If Mohai City is lost, all will be dealt with according to military law and executed!"
The messenger spoke with a guilty conscience at the end and glanced at Song Yuan.
After all, the person in front of him was a ruthless man who dared to beat General Wei in public. He was afraid that Song Yuan would turn against him and teach him a lesson as well.
Fortunately, Song Yuan was facing serious matters and his expression was extremely serious. He waved his hand in response immediately.
"Go back and tell General Wei that I know!"
"King Jingbei swears to live and die with Mohai. If anything really happens to Mohai City, I will definitely not survive alone!"
Upon hearing Song Yuan's promise, the messenger finally smiled with relief and immediately told his subordinate to hurry back and report.
Looking at the other person's receding back, Song Yuan's mouth curled up and a hint of pride appeared on his face.
How could he not see what General Wei meant?
Ever since I beat him last time, this general has become a little petty after all.
Now he is not allowed to go to Zhenbei City to discuss matters at all.
Instead, he gave direct orders when there was any news, which made it more straightforward.
After being interrupted by the messenger, Song Yuan looked serious, swept across the entire audience, and gave orders directly.
"Okay, now that things have come to this, there's no need to discuss it anymore!"
"Huo Jianchuan, you will lead 5,000 cavalrymen to the South Camp immediately and await my further instructions!"
"As for Wang Chao and Ma Han, together with the generals of the Beidaying, you will lead your troops to the Peacock River immediately!"
"But remember, we're only getting close, and we must consider the distance. Set up camp right there and wait for my next plan!"
"General, so we're just going to let those barbarians cross the river and do nothing about it?"
"Okay, stop asking. Just do as I say this time!"
Song Yuan waved his hand, dispelling everyone's curiosity.
Then he called Wang Chao and Ma Han and gave orders immediately.
"Didn't you two tell me before that if possible, you also wanted to lead the troops on the battlefield?"
"Then I will give you two chances now. You will select 10,000 people from among the Tian soldiers!"
"First, train these ten thousand people well, then we can talk about other things!"
Although Wang Chao and Ma Han frequently moved around in the military camp, they were ultimately Song Yuan's personal guards.
It was not until now, after hearing Song Yuan's arrangement, that a hint of joy finally appeared on his face.
It seems that Song Yuan is finally ready to let go.
Let everyone take the lead!
What man doesn’t have passion in his heart?
After hearing this, the two of them immediately nodded with excitement.
When he turned around and left, even his waist was much straighter than usual.