As Jia Xu said.

Even if there is danger, you can't withdraw your troops, otherwise it will become a joke.

Xu Ding took a deep breath.

He believed in Guo Jia and Jia Xu again, and was ready to see with his own eyes whether Lu Xun's field brigade could escape the attack of artillery fire. If it can be done and end the battle with zero casualties, it will definitely be a miracle in the history of warfare.

.........

The artillery column fired twenty salvos, firing 10,000 shells, which took a total of five minutes.

During these five minutes, there was not the slightest movement on the position.

As far as the eye can see, there is only smoke, dirt, and stones, dancing wildly in the air.

These were blown up by shells.

Xu Ding deliberately held the telescope and looked at it carefully.

Until the shells were finished, he did not see a single soldier appear on the position. This shows that the field brigade was well hidden and was not blown up by shells.

This made Xu Ding feel at ease a little.

Maybe...

Lu Xun's field brigade, can it really create miracles?

Xu Ding's mind continued to read with expectation and some worry.

After the cannon fired.

All eyes were on the battlefield.

After a long time...

I saw a soldier, holding a flag, standing out of the trench.

He waved his flag in front of him.

Then the drums roared.

The soldiers who were hiding in the position all crawled out in an orderly manner. Queue up and walk towards the city gate.

At first, it felt a bit messy.

But when you walk, it's very neat.

Inside and outside the city, the people opened their mouths wide.

Who would have thought that after the shelling, the soldiers on the position would still be able to come out intact.

Xu Ding was also very surprised.

I thought that there would be casualties, at least some of the soldiers, would be buried in the dug cave because of the shock force caused by the artillery, but now it seems that Lu Xun's field brigade does have its own uniqueness.

Their ability to build fortifications and dodge shells is definitely the first in China.

"Bo Yan."

"Yes."

Xu Ding turned around slightly and said with a smile: "Your field brigade has opened my eyes, I want to inform the whole army, learn from you, and strive for more troops to have the same ability as you." ”

"Thank you, Your Majesty, for your compliment."

Lu Xun was excited.

The formation of the field brigade has finally been approved by Xu Ding, and the whole army must learn from it.

He doesn't have to worry about it anymore, and he will talk about this again in the future.

Guo Jia and Jia Xu on the side also looked at each other and breathed a sigh of relief.

"Good thing, it's okay..."

They all whispered in their hearts.

In fact, Guo Jia is very worried about this matter.

If it weren't for Jia Xu's insistence and Lu Xun's field brigade's guarantee, he wouldn't have dared to do this.

"Wenhe, Fengxiao."

"Yes."

Xu Ding shifted his gaze again and said: "You are right, Lu Xun's field brigade is indeed very capable, and this military parade has become more dazzling because of the field brigade. ”

"It's all because of your persistence..."

Jia Xu and Guo Jia were also praised by Xu Ding.

........

The field brigade entered the city with its head held high, and the rest of the troops, who had practiced outside the city for a while, followed closely.

This military parade, up to now, is more than halfway through.

Xu Ding took the ministers of civil and military affairs and returned to the school by the same route.

The people in the streets and alleys are like ants, densely packed, and they are following behind.

Xu Ding sat in the car and listened to the people's discussions.

Overall, for this military parade, the people were both surprised and extremely shocked. At the same time, it is also very reassuring. Because of such an army, the Huaxia Kingdom will definitely stand tall. They no longer have to live a life of displacement and war.

Peace and prosperity are just around the corner.

Back to school.

Under the arrangement of Jia Xu and Guo Jia, a series of military parades were also conducted.

Including the shooting of the sharpshooter battalion, the actual combat duel of the elite brigade, and Jia Heng's Fenglin Volcano special forces, they all showed their talents.

Of course, the Wind Forest Volcano has been hit hard, and there are not many people left.

But for the sake of the parade, especially as a heroic special forces unit like the Wind Forest Volcano, it is necessary to be out of the picture. Jia Heng selected thirty people to cooperate with Jia Xu and Guo Jia.

The process is very exciting, like a big show.

After the evening.

The military parade is coming to an end.

Xu Ding was also hungry, and with the final salute exploding, he returned to Fengtian Palace with a pole of civil and military.

In the Mukden Palace, the military parade ceremony was celebrated for its successful conclusion.

Dinner.

Xu Ding specifically mentioned: "The most exciting thing about today's military parade is an artillery battle outside the city. I really didn't expect that General Lu Xun's field brigade would have such ability. ”

"Generals, ask yourselves. If it were you who were bombed today, would your troops be able to dodge the bombardment of tens of thousands of shells like a field brigade? ”

"This..."

Many division commanders and brigade commanders present secretly shook their heads.

Their troops, they certainly can't do it!

I hardly have to think about this.

Xu Ding continued: "Therefore, our troops must strengthen training and improve their actual combat experience. In particular, the training of field brigades to evade artillery bombardment must be transmitted to all armies. Every unit must be mastered. Because, when we fight against the Western Shang Empire, we will almost always encounter their artillery. If you don't do defense, the casualties are too great. ”

"Your Majesty is very right."

Jia Xu couldn't agree more.

The Huaxia Kingdom experienced the war with the Western Shang Empire, and advanced from the era of cold weapons to the era of hot weapons. However, after all, the time is still short, and some combat skills and military training are still in the stage of exploration. It needs to be more perfect in order to play a role in future wars.

Lu Xun's field brigade can be regarded as a wake-up call for everyone.

Only by not being afraid of artillery can we reduce the casualties of the troops as much as possible.

During the feast.

Xu Ding took it for granted and made a suggestion, and said to Lu Xun: "Bo Yan, you have some experience in forming a field brigade, I want to train such a unit again, are you willing to take over this important task?" ”

"The last general will not be dishonored."

Lu Xun has become a model for the country's generals, how can there be no reason for unwillingness.

"That's good. This unit is still under your command, and you can make any request and report it to the Military Aircraft Department for approval. As long as the Military Aircraft Department can do it, it will promise you. But I have one requirement, this field brigade must be particularly elite. If you can't do it, then...."

"Your Majesty, rest assured, the last general is doing the right thing." Without waiting for Xu Ding to finish speaking, Lu Xun answered.

"Okay."

After confirming this matter, Xu Ding was even more happy.

Because in a few months, there will be an accident with the same elite field brigade, and Huaxia's field capability has also been raised to a higher level.

Originally, it was necessary to discuss the matter of luring Cao Cao to fight in Chang'an, but because it was too late, he did not discuss.

After eating and feasting, they all left one after another.

.........

A few days later.

The military parade in Xuchang was passed on by the people.

Cao Cao's meticulous work sent to Xuchang also witnessed the whole process of the parade and reported to Cao Cao.

Cheng Du.

Inside the council hall.

Cao Cao's expression was solemn, and the ministers of civil and military affairs said: "A few days ago, Xu Ding paraded troops in Xuchang, claiming to have 200,000 elites. Patrol the city for a day, the momentum is huge. ”

"According to our detailed report, although there are not 200,000 soldiers of the Chinese State who participated in the parade, they are indeed extremely elite. Especially in an artillery battle outside Xuchang City, it was even more exciting.... ”

Cao Cao sent the news back from the fine work, and told it as it was.

The civil and military officers all looked at each other.

For artillery, they know very little.

Because in previous wars, there has not been a occurrence.

The Huaxia Kingdom was at war with the Western Shang Empire, and the news they received was only transmitted back through detailed work, and its authenticity was difficult to distinguish.

Whether this Xu Ding military parade is really that strong, the civil and military people are skeptical.

But...

Sima Yi was convinced.

He spoke: "Xu Ding is getting stronger and stronger, especially after repelling the Western Shang Empire, he will definitely vigorously reorganize his troops and horses and strengthen his military strength." When he becomes stronger, whether it is the Western Shang Empire or the Eastern Shang Empire, I am afraid it will be difficult to compete. And we, trying to survive in the cracks, will become more and more difficult. ”

"What does Zhongda recommend?" Cao Cao asked.

Sima Yi said: "The minister still suggests that we start a local war with Xu Ding and seize his guns, so as to slowly increase our military strength." ”

"Local wars? What do you mean? Cao Cao never understood why Sima Yi suggested this.

"The lord might as well think about it, if we start a full-scale war with Xu Ding, what are our chances of winning? I'm afraid I won't be able to hold out for even a month, and Yizhou and Xiliang will have to fall. Not only will this not strengthen our strength, but it will also put us in danger. ”

"Therefore, we are to confuse Xu Ding. On the one hand, he sent people to discuss cooperation with him, such as discussing the purchase of wine, paper, cloth, etc., and on the other hand, he sent three to five thousand people to the Jingzhou area to harass the garrison there. Mainly to seize firearms. ”

.......

Sima Yi said slowly.

He thinks very clearly and cautiously.

To put it bluntly, it is to start a war with Xu Ding in a small area without angering Xu Ding. Even if Xu Ding knew, Cao Cao could still be said to be a general under his command, and it was none of his business to do it privately. There's still room for buffering.

And the other way around...

If Xu Ding didn't know, he could seize the guns in the Jingzhou area for a long time and slowly increase the strength of the Yizhou army.

This kind of play is the only advisable way for a weak country to face a strong country.

Cao Cao thought for a long time, and suddenly said: "Okay, Zhongda is not my brainchild, and the clever plan is even more ancient." I believe that our army will be able to win. ”

"It's just..."

Cao Cao glanced at the generals present and asked, "Who can take on such an important task?" ”

At this time, Cao Ren, the general of the Chinese army, walked out and arched his hand: "My lord, the last general is willing to go." ”

"You are the chief general of the Chinese army, you should be in charge of the army in Chengdu, how can you go to the front line." Cao Cao had already lost many brave and insightful generals, and he didn't want to see Cao Ren have an accident again, so he didn't agree.

Because in his opinion, it is a very dangerous thing.

"My lord, the minister thinks that General Cao Ren is the most suitable. He has led the army for many years, has rich combat experience, and is better at fighting tough and vicious battles, and only when he leads the army to Jingzhou can he complete this task. Sima Yi said.

"What?"

Cao Cao didn't expect that Sima Yi would support Cao Ren to lead the army to Jingzhou.

It's really worth sending a henchman to such a dangerous thing?

Cao Cao's thoughts, how could Sima Yi not know?

He chuckled and said, "Zhuge don't worry, General Cao Ren will not be in danger when he goes." Because the military strength in the Jingzhou area is relatively weak, according to detailed reports, most of their troops have been transferred to Xuchang and Jiangdong Jianye. In the Jingzhou area, there are only more than 10,000 people. Moreover, many of them have just fought and are still in the stage of recuperation, at this time, if there is an elite army, go straight to Jingzhou, although they cannot gain territory, they can seize their weapons. ”

"Do you really think so?"

"Yes."

Cao Cao looked at Cao Ren again: "Since Zhongda said yes, I won't refuse you." You go and pick 5,000 elites and go to Jingzhou on a certain day. However, you have to pay great attention to the fact that when fighting with the Jingzhou army, the movement should be small, and the main thing should be to capture their weapons. ”

"Yes."

Cao Ren should go down.

"General Cao Ren, when you go to Jingzhou this time, it's best not to wear armor." Sima Yi said.

"No armor? Why? Cao Ren didn't understand.

"The reason is simple. When you go to Jingzhou, you don't officially start a war with Xu Ding, but seize their guns without alarming Xu Ding. The best way to do this is to keep them from knowing that we are attacking them.... ”

Sima Yi was only halfway through his words, and Cao Ren understood: "What does Mr. mean, let the last general pretend to be a thief and attack Jingzhou?" ”

"The general I am astute, and I can see through a little." Sima Yi nodded.

That's exactly what he meant.

"Report..." At this moment, a soldier, carrying a letter, ran into the council chamber.

The civilians and warriors all turned around.

Xiahoudun took the letter and handed it to Cao Cao.

"This..." Cao Cao opened the letter, and the more he looked at it, the more happy he became: "God help me!" ”

"My lord, can you tell me what happened?"

Sima Yi asked.

Cao Cao handed the letter to Sima Yi and said, "Look. There is a batch of firearms, which are being transported to the Chang'an area through Wuguan. And the defenders of Chang'an are less than three thousand. It is said that it is still a local army. ”

"If we send troops to make a surprise attack, is it possible to seize this batch of guns?"

After reading the letter, Sima Yi said categorically: "Back to the lord, the minister does not recommend seizing this batch of firearms." ”

"Why? This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. ”

Cao Cao had long wanted to seize Chang'an. Only by seizing Chang'an can Xiliang return to safety. His defense line is really solid, otherwise, Xiliang and Yizhou will always face Xu Ding's crusade.

This time, a large number of firearms were shipped to Chang'an, and there were not many defenders in Chang'an, so it was the time for him to make contributions.

No matter what aspect you think about, you should move your army north.

"Lord, do you really think that Xu Ding will use soldiers like this? How can a large number of firearms be transported to Chang'an, but no troops are sent to garrison it, this is not in line with Changli. Sima Yi said.

"Sir is overthinking." Xiahou Yuan stood up and said: "Since driving out the Western Shang Empire, Xu Ding is confident that the world is invincible, he must feel that we dare not attack Chang'an, and he is more sure that we can resist our attack with a very small number of troops, so he only sent a few thousand people to defend the city. This is the result of his arrogance, and there are no pitfalls. The last general felt that he should seize this opportunity and give Xu Ding a little look. As long as we capture Chang'an and obtain these guns, our strength will increase a lot. ”