342 Reserve
Shang Wen and Wang Jian had the same inspection results, and the current situation is very bad. But fortunately, the presence of the highest commander on the front line boosted morale. But the fundamental problem is not yet solved. That's the supply, and it must be restored as soon as possible.
After the two came back, Wang Jian came up with a bold plan.
"Choose a new crossing!" Shang Wen said loudly. Hear Wang Qian's plan. Shang Wen felt that it was too bold. Because he knows it very well. They don't have reserves on their hands. The reserve is on the way. Moreover, there are tens of thousands of troops on the opposite side of the Yellow River who need supplies.
Wang Jian smiled slightly. Then he began to explain to Shangwen.
"Now on the other side of the Yellow River, 30,000 horses are surrounded by more than 100,000. With such a comparison of forces, it is already very remarkable to be able to fight such a situation. Wang Jian first said affirmatively.
"But to completely solve the enemy in front of you. From the current point of view, it is already impossible. Whatever the reinforcements, they had to be replenished from the mouth of the crossing. Moreover, it is a long distance from Yiqu to here. The pressure on logistics is very high. The other party has come to his senses. It is impossible for us to cross the river. So, we can only send reinforcements from elsewhere. Then give them a hard blow from behind. That's what you said, we kicked the ass of the Yueshi people hard. Wang Jian said with a smile.
"The old general, please make it clear." Shang Wen still didn't understand.
"I mean to re-select a crossing from the upper reaches of the Yellow River, use the reserves we are mobilizing, and then deliver a hard blow to the other side from the side. At the same time, the 30,000 horses opposite us were dragging these hundreds of thousands of horses to the death. The longer you delay, the better. In this way, the better prepared we are. Wang Jian made a gesture on the map.
Wang Jian said. Shang Wenming is almost white. Qin Jun wanted to solve the problem once and for all. It is necessary to increase the number of new forces. The entry of this new force will have a huge impact on the Yueshi people from the side. Then the frontal attack is to be launched. Such. The Yueshi people will be completely eliminated. What Shang Wen didn't know was. Wang Jian saw it. This army is the elite of the Yue Clan. That is, the main force of the Yueshi people. The Qin army had inadvertently fought with the opponent's main force. It was an accident. It's also an opportunity. Because it is necessary to capture the opponent in a wide unfamiliar territory. It's very difficult. But now. The Yueshi people sent it to the door themselves. This has to be said. It was an accident.
But the Qin army wanted to seize this opportunity. It is necessary to test the comprehensive ability of the Qin army. The first is the situation of troop transfers. How many troops can the Qin army draw? Shang Wen thought of this question.
"How many people do we need?" Shang Wen asked.
"We need at least 20,000 cavalry...... Wang Jian said.
"It's too much. We don't have so many. Do we tune from the north? Shang Wen said.
"It's too late. It is impossible to give us so long. We've got it all in hand. There were also only 10,000 cavalry. There is no extra strength with the original". Wang Jian said.
Shang Wen began to think about this serious problem. There are not enough troops. And it was a lack of cavalry. If you send the infantry you currently have in hand. I guess the problem can't be solved. Fight in such an open area. The opponent is still cavalry. The opponent ran. I can't catch up. Then the Mengwu Department of the Southern Front. It can't be either. Because the distance is too far. Wait for the message to arrive. All estimates are over. Shang Wen shook his head at the thought of this.
Neither will this work. If Wang Jian thinks it is feasible. It has been brought up a long time ago. Shang Wen changed his perspective again. How to deploy troops. The number of cavalry equipped in the middle line was the least of the three armies. Now there is a single cavalry on the other side. All they had were two cavalry regiments mobilized from the rear. They were on a sweeping mission. There are two more at the large rear. This is the 10,000 people Wang Jian said. There is also half of the gap. How to fix it.
Shang Wen shifted his attention to another level. Reserve. This time, the Qin State has made a bloody investment. Even the civilians were given guns to get involved. Most of them participated in the war in the form of horse convoys. They're huge. The number of people involved in the rear of the army was almost 100,000. Qin Jun outsourced a lot of things to the other party. In this way, the pressure on the Qin army is very light. To ensure safety. They can keep themselves safe. And for their own safety. These people are usually involved in hunting. Now they hunt not just for safety. It's more about acquiring wealth.
Thinking of this, Shang Wen had an idea.
"Recruit reservists on the spot. Let them go to war. Shang Wen said suddenly. made Wang Jian a little overwhelmed.
"We also have a large militia in the rear. Reservists. We can recruit them into the army. Join the battle. When we came. They just simply put them together. They still have an establishment. We just need to gather them. Let them elect their own commanders. Conduct short-term run-ins. It should be ok. And they have horses. There are weapons. It should be possible to fight. Shang Wen waved his hand and said.
Wang Jian thought for a moment. "I think so."
"That's it. There are a lot of them. All have been warn. Now they're fighting, too. They did it to sweep up those Yue's people. Their experience was no worse than those of the cavalry regulars. Good. That's it. ”
"We have to give them a special allowance. Otherwise. I'm afraid they won't get involved. Meantime. After the battle. They are entitled to their own loot. Shang Wen said.
"Hmm. OK. You draw up a manuscript. I'll give the order. Be quick. Wang Jian began to give orders as he spoke. Shang Wen also started to write orders.
Finish writing the command. Shang Wen let people send it quickly. But Shang Wen thought of something else. That is. Qin's reserves need to be perfected. And this war. undoubtedly give Qin Guo a wake-up call. Civilians are armed. It is possible to reduce the cost of national training on a large scale. And as long as the war requires it. Improvement of the system. Plus civilians with weapons. They can quickly be converted into the armed forces of the country. And an armed force not to be underestimated. They can go into battle when the country needs it most.
Come to think of it. Shang Wen believes that a new branch of the military is about to be born. National Guard. They have the responsibility to defend the country. At the same time, it can also provide trained soldiers for other branches of the military. There are a lot of units in the U.S. military that come from the National Guard. 10th Mountain Division. The predecessor was the National Guard. And the establishment of such a branch of the military. In fact, it is a good excavation of the national war personnel.
Conversion of the armed forces. It can be completed smoothly. From the militia to the army of the state. All who can wield weapons can be mobilized. So. The number of mobilized troops will expand dramatically. The state of Qin will have a large military force to protect it.