Could it be that when an army of 200,000 is gathered together, it can only starve to death?

Can't wait for that day!

Whether it is Meng Huo or Cao Wuxian, they all know a truth very well, in the army, hunger and rumors are far more terrible than death.

Because, battlefield fighting, death and injury are inevitable, in the process of fighting, it is supported by faith, so that fear can be defeated, in this way, the soldiers actually see death very openly, stay in the army for a long time, under the influence of the overall environment, death is not so terrible, everyone believes in the truth of life and death.

However, if the soldiers were hungry, the situation would not be the same.

Many people in the army are actually not recruited by the government to serve in the military, but because they can't survive anymore, they come to the army to mix a bite of food, and they can't make meritorious contributions on the battlefield, and they can also mix a petty official as a person, or get a reward to spend their old age in peace, so unlike Cangguo, in these countries, being a soldier is actually a lowly thing.

In itself, being a soldier is to be able to eat enough, how can you do it now without food?

Often, when there is a shortage of food in the army, reducing the amount of food and drink each day will break out in the army, and some people will make trouble, which has almost become a law.

At this time, if there are rumors that the food and grass are gone, and everyone will have nothing to eat in the future, it is tantamount to telling everyone that this battle has been lost, and the will of the soldiers will be destroyed in a short time.

Take the army of Yunguo as an example, many people are not natives of Yunguo, they are recruited after Yunguo conquered various countries and incorporated those lands into their own country, so their beliefs are already very weak, if they don't eat, they are destined to die and their beliefs collapse, it is easy to become deserters, anyway, for them, it doesn't matter which country they are soldiers for.

Cao Wuxian looked at Meng Huo, who was sitting on the straw mat with a sickly face, sighed, and said, "General, the top priority is to find a way, we can't sit still." ”

"The food and grass in the army are enough...... How many days to support? ”

"If you eat and drink normally, it is only enough for six or seven days, and if you reduce the daily dosage and slaughter horses for food, it is barely enough for half a month."

"Do you slaughter horses for food...... Our army has come to this point......"

Meng Huo muttered, two lines of turbid tears rolled down his eyes, and then slowly closed his eyes.

In his heart, there was a deep helplessness and sadness.

At the beginning, when the eldest prince Yun Yi was assassinated, he was not so desperate.

Until now, he has been in a dream, how can he not understand how he could bring the army to this point?

Seeing Meng Huo like this, Cao Wuwu's heart couldn't bear it, but he still asked, "General, then ...... now?"

Meng Huo opened his eyes, sighed, and said: "It is not advisable to slaughter horses for food, although our army is defeated, there are still more than 8,000 cavalry, which is a very powerful combat force, and second, the situation is too serious, which will lead to chaos in the army." ”

"That'...... Our army can only hold out for ten days at most. Cao Wuxian said gloomily.

“……”

Meng Huo was speechless, and now he couldn't think of any better way, it was impossible to raise a sum of grain and grass within ten days, and he couldn't fight and fight, it was impossible to grab grain and grass, so he could only starve and look for wild vegetables to see if he could support it for a few more days.

When the time comes, we'll see if we can think of a little more way.

"Otherwise, we'...... Retreat, right? ”

Suddenly, Cao Wuxian said.

Fall back?

In an instant, the atmosphere was a little weird.

Meng Huo raised his head and looked at him directly, between the two generals, one master and one second, they were speechless.

Cao Wuxian seemed to see something, and said firmly: "General, things cannot be violated, the battle line is too long, the domestic grain and grass are tight, and it cannot be transported in a short time, rather than losing the land after defeat, it is better to preserve the strength and return to the city in the rear......"

"But...... I want to give up the city that I have worked so hard to build, and you let me ...... You let me ...... Alas......"

Meng Huo's emotions suddenly became excited, and after a few consecutive sentences, his tone became weak.

It is true that in the past year, the Yun State has spent a lot of manpower, material and financial resources, invested a large number of troops, and it can be said that it has poured the strength of the whole country into the war with the Chu State, and after hundreds of battles large and small, it has achieved its current achievements.

This is also the largest battle won by the Cloud Kingdom over the years, and the territory opened up is the widest, almost half the size of the Cloud Kingdom.

And these are all achieved by these veterans, who have spent countless efforts.

Just give up on it as an understatement......

One, unwilling, sorry for the countless brothers who died in battle.

Second, territory is the foundation of a great power, and if these things are abandoned, the cloud country will lose its best chance to rise.

Three, those cities that have been occupied have long been received by the officials of Yun State, and they have been divided by the nobles, if he gives up these territories, can those nobles in the country understand?

It's going to be a big deal!

And the reason why he, Meng Huo and other generals, were able to become generals and command the army to fight against the Vermilion Bird Army was only because the new monarch of the Cloud Country, Yun Hook, was in power, and he specially came to win over the means of checks and balances.

After retreating, as long as his political opponents attack, he has no way to retreat, and the end will be very bleak.

"General, after retreating, my Yun Kingdom still has the strength to fight, stick to it, and there will always be a turnaround. But once the main force of the army is lost, even the country will be difficult to preserve!"

Cao Wuxian hurriedly persuaded.

Meng Huo pondered for a moment, then looked up at Cao Wuxian, looked at him with a little suspicion, and asked, "Could you be ...... Cowardice, right? ”

"Cowardice?!" Cao Wushu suddenly exploded, and shouted: "I, Cao Wuxian, have led troops to fight for more than 20 years, how can I ever be afraid!" I just don't want to watch the brothers go to death one after another, and I don't want to see the great country left by the first emperor fall into the hands of my generation!"

"Forgive me for my unintentional mistakes." Meng Huo sighed, shook his head, and stopped talking.

However, his heart had already muttered.

It's just that he often doubts it, which often happens when discussing tactics in the army, and such cowardice is not uncommon in the army.

With his understanding of Cao Wuxian, he would never have such a strong reaction in normal times, but today, because of a question, such a subconscious reaction is just an abnormal performance.

He shifted his gaze, glanced at it out of the corner of his eye, and found that there were traces of fine sweat on Cao Wuxian's forehead and feet.

Is your heart empty?

Meng Huo understood in his heart, but he didn't break it.

Because cowardice is not a crime, as long as Cao Wuxian does not disobey military orders, even he, a general, has no right to punish him.

Waving his hand, Meng Huo said, "So...... Let Ben think about it, pass the order, and let all the 10,000 generals come to the tent to discuss the matter. ”

"Yes, the general is resting."

Cao Wuxian arched his hand, and then walked out of the tent quickly.