Chapter 40: The Law of Siege
Yang Xu took a deep breath and said, "Some of the people here may not understand the art of war. However, when marching and fighting, what you seek is the word 'victory', and as long as you have a smart mind, you will definitely be able to find a way to crack it. ”
After a pause, Yang Xu directly asked: "Now there is a solid city, with 50,000 garrisons stationed in the city, with excellent armor and weapons, and countless food reserves, enough for soldiers to eat for a year and a half. ”
"In addition to this, there was a river that flowed from north to south from the east side of the city, and then diverted to the west and entered the city, and ran through the whole city. After the river left the city, it was diverted to the north a hundred miles away. ”
"It happened in June, when the river was swollen and the water was turbulent."
Yang continued to elaborate unhurriedly, and said: "In your hands, there are 300,000 elites. These 300,000 soldiers attacked from the front, and it was almost impossible to take them. Let's ask, how do you attack to achieve victory? ”
"My lord, can you come up with a new type of siege weapon to break through the city?"
A young man's eyes rolled in anticipation.
Yang Xu snorted and said categorically: "There can be no new weapons, only ordinary siege weapons. Moreover, as I have just said, it is impossible to win a frontal attack with the weapons and preparations of the army. So, don't think about picking up the bargain. If you want to take this city, there is no shortcut. ”
As soon as these words came out, the expressions on the faces of countless people became tangled.
This question is too difficult.
A fortified city was set up, and all aspects of the city were well prepared, and it was almost impossible to take this city.
Everyone began to think, and Wang Yan also pondered about it. Even though he didn't intend to participate in answering the question, the question was interesting and worth pondering.
Time passes, and a quarter of an hour flies.
No one present was the first to speak, and after Yang Xu swept his eyes, he waited for another quarter of an hour. It took a lot of time, and Yang Xu didn't want to wait any longer, so he said: "It took two quarters of an hour, and you must have a draft in your heart. From now on, you can come up with your own strategies and plans. If you don't have the answer, this level of assessment will end here. ”
"Yes, there is a way." A young man with a thin face stepped forward.
Seeing this, Concubine Yang frowned for no reason.
This dignity is really a little scary.
Yang Xu's expression was calm, and he said, "What can you do?" ”
The young man said: "There is a river that crosses this city, and I have gathered my forces to build a dam in the upper reaches of the river, and then flood the city. ”
Yang Xu shook his head and said, "Are you an idiot when you are the one who guards the city?" Just let you build a dam in the upper reaches of the river, and then wait stupidly for you to release water and flood the city? ”
The young man defended: "My lord, I have an army of 300,000 people, and I am not afraid of attack. ”
Yang continued: "Although 300,000 soldiers are huge, only a few soldiers need to be sent to the city to carry out the raid plan. As long as the soldiers keep harassing, you can't build a dike. In addition, the generals defending the city would build fortifications to resist floods from upstream. You yourself are idiots, don't treat others as idiots. ”
The young man smiled and had to retreat respectfully.
Yang Xu said again: "Is there anything else?" ”
"In Xia Liu Feng, I have seen adults." A handsome young man bowed his hand.
Yang Xu waved his hand and said, "Tell me what you think." ”
Liu Feng's eyes narrowed slightly, his expression was confident, and he said: "The next plan is to pretend to build a dam to flood the city on the east side of the city, but in fact, order the soldiers to dig tunnels underground to enter the city. ”
Yang Xu still shook his head and explained: "This strategy has been improved to a certain extent. But do you know how hard it is to dig tunnels? It's June, it's a hot summer, and it's very difficult for the soldiers to dig tunnels. Secondly, 300,000 soldiers entered the city through tunnels, and the momentum was so great that it was easy to be seen. Finally, as the defender of the city, preventing the enemy from sneaking up through the tunnels is the most basic strategy. If even this is not possible, the officials defending the city are derelict in their duties. ”
After Liu Feng heard this, he arched his hand and said: "What the adult said, the kid understands, thank you for the adult's teaching." The plan to attack the city was indeed negligent on the part of the boy. ”
Yang Xu bowed slightly, and there was a hint of appreciation in his eyes.
This Liu Feng is quite polite.
"My lord, the boy Yan Sheng has a plan to take the city."
Yan Sheng had a hint of confidence in his eyes.
"Say!" Sheep continued.
The corner of Yan Sheng's eyes swept Wang Yan slightly, and then he regained his expression and said, "First, it is necessary to break the fighting spirit of the people and soldiers in the city. My plan was to send soldiers to shoot arrows into the city, saying that this battle would only kill the evil, and not involve the people and the soldiers. ”
"Second, I will continue to spread rumors that I am going to release poison into the upstream river and pollute the river. I will again tell the people of the city not to drink the poisonous water. In this way, it will definitely cause panic among the people and soldiers in the city, and cause order in the city to be abnormal. ”
"Third, I'll have the soldiers throw canisters of tung oil into the city and shoot rockets. It's June now, and it's a hot day, and the houses in the city are easy to ignite, which can further cause panic in the city. ”
Yan Sheng said three points directly in a row, paused slightly, and continued: "Fourth, I will delay for a while before attacking. When the people and soldiers in the city are exhausted, it will be easy to attack the city. ”
Yang Xu smiled slightly and said, "If it were me, I would definitely choose to lure your soldiers into the city and ambush them." ”
Yan Sheng said: "I have 300,000 soldiers under my account, and you only have 50,000 soldiers under your account, it is not easy to ambush them." ”
Yang Xu explained: "With the advantage of the city's geographical advantage, 50,000 soldiers are enough to defend the city. Furthermore, do you really think that things that disturb the people's minds can be useful? As long as my soldiers do not target the people and are not defeated by you, the people will not dare to move. As for preparing tung oil to set fire to the buildings in the city, it was not easy. The last poison is even more of a failure. Because it has been clearly stated in the title that the water is turbulent, and under the impact of the river, the drugs put in the water are directly washed away, where can the entire water area be polluted? If it's stagnant water, it's a good strategy, but it's a fast-flowing river, and it's hard to put medicine to use. ”
Yan Sheng pondered carefully, considering the question that Yang Xu mentioned.
Indeed, there is some truth in the analysis of the sheep continuation.
Yan Sheng was convinced, and arched his hand: "The adults pointed out the mistakes of the younger generations to the point, which is admirable. This kid's strategy can only be like this. ”
Yang Xu smiled and said, "So far, this strategy of yours is the most perfect. In particular, the strategy of inciting the people has been done quite well. The battlefield confrontation, the heart of the attack is the top, the siege is the bottom, the attack of the heart and the siege complement each other, which is very good. ”
A smile appeared at the corner of Yan Sheng's mouth, and he said humbly: "Thank you, my lord!" ”
When Cai Yan heard this, he was a little anxious. She continued to dismantle Wang Yan's platform just now, and she was embarrassed to ask Wang Yan for help, so she could only keep signaling to Diao Chan with her eyes.
After Diao Chan noticed it, he was a little embarrassed, after all, his own son spoke twice in a row.
At this time, Concubine Yang Yafei also signaled with her eyes.
Diao Chan thought of Concubine Yang Ya's happiness, and couldn't refuse, so she could only persuade: "Childe, help the concubine." ”
"You, it's just that your heart is too soft...... Wang Yan shook his head lightly and said, "Regarding the question raised by Mr. Xingzu, I have a little idea. ”
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