Chapter 233: Take the initiative
Tongguan Chamber.
More than a dozen high-ranking Tongguan officials gathered together, including the chief general Liu Xin, Dongshan Bosu Qi'an, as well as a number of powerful sons and some deputy generals.
But among these people, the most eye-catching are Zheng Liang and Wang Xian, who came from Kyoto.
The two of them ran wildly all the way, and finally arrived at Tongguan a few minutes ago.
Zheng Liang stepped aside, Wang Xian stood in the middle, the holy decree in his hand opened, and read aloud.
His voice fell, and the faces of everyone in the hall were different.
Wang Xian had a smile on his face, and said softly, "Our family is here to congratulate Uncle Dongshan, Uncle Dongshan hurry up and take the order."
Su Qi'an's face was calm, he got up and took the holy decree, looking at this scene, Wang Xian said again.
"Please bother Dongshan Bo about this war, your family has already brought His Majesty's order, and you continue to arrange the next military operation, so you don't have to worry about our family."
After speaking, Wang Xian sat directly on the chair next to him, without any intention of interfering.
But everyone present knew that Wang Xian came to serve as a supervisor this time, and he was once again relied on by His Majesty.
Don't look like you don't care about anything now, you really have to wait for Su Qi'an to arrange the next military action.
As a prisoner, it is difficult for him not to look like he is now, and he will definitely intervene.
Wang Xian is a person, and everyone in the hall still knows about it to some extent.
Liu Xin, who was sitting above, his face was a little ugly, but he quickly retracted, he understood that His Majesty was appreciating Su Qi'an on the surface this time, and even handed over all the military power of this war to Su Qi'an's command.
It is a kind of trust, but this trust is mixed with some suspicions, if His Majesty really trusts, there is no need to send Wang Xian out.
As His Majesty's deputy commander of the forbidden army, Liu Xin still has some understanding of Wang Xian.
This person is quite narrow-minded, and he is a person who will take revenge, but he is extremely cautious and cautious, either he does not make a move, and if he makes a move, he will definitely bring blood.
And because he is the eunuch trusted by His Majesty, he can basically find him on the head, and he can also take himself out, at most he will receive some insignificant small punishment.
Therefore, Liu Xin was still quite wary of Wang Xian.
In the last Ningzhou battlefield, Wang Xian and Su Qi'an had a holiday, and he had heard of this.
Now Your Majesty, at this juncture, sent Wang Xian here, what is the intention, it is self-evident.
Liu Xin was still very worried about Su Qi'an, he didn't want the great victory he had won so hard to win would be destroyed by Wang Xian in the end.
Su Qi'an had already conquered him in his previous combat operations, and he was also a military general, and he was quite convinced by a tactical genius like Su Qi'an.
He looked at Su Qi'an and wanted to say something, but soon Su Qi'an's voice sounded.
"Since Wang Jianjun has said so, then Ben Bo won't say anything, Wang Jian Jun will rest well, and then, Ben Bo will start to arrange the next military action."
"The Wolf Legion has withdrawn, the crisis in Tongguan has been temporarily lifted, and we only need to hold on for three more days before the battle in Kyoto can be resolved."
"But the situation on the battlefield is ever-changing, until the last moment, the victory is inseparable, our opponent is the famous general of Daiei, I think this mobile master, should not let us hold for three days."
"In that case, Ben Bo has a bold plan, rather than sit back and wait, it is better to take the initiative."
"Hangu Pass has been taken by us, and now our defenders don't have to worry about attacking at all, they are surrounded by the enemy, and Juyong Pass is flat, although the city wall is high and thick, but there is a flat river in front of the city pass, which is completely suitable for siege warfare."
"In the past, we were not strong enough to attack Juyong Pass, but now we and the two sides are united, and only a small number of defenders need to be left, and the rest of the soldiers and horses will follow Benbo to attack the wolf army that retreats to Juyong Pass."
Su Qi'an didn't open his mouth, but as soon as he opened his mouth, he was a blockbuster, which shocked everyone in the hall.
I'm afraid that only Su Qi'an has the courage to take the initiative to attack Juyong Pass.
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Su Qi'an told in an orderly manner, and they felt that it was still very feasible to take the initiative this time.
But there are still a few specific details that need to be resolved, not long after Su Qi'an's voice fell, the voices of several deputy generals and Liu Xin sounded one after another.
"Dare to ask the commander-in-chief, how many men do we need to stay behind in this attack? If the enemy army sneaks up first, how do we respond?"
"Commander-in-chief, Juyong Pass is indeed flat, a horse and a flat river, it is the most suitable for siege, but it is also unobstructed, there are not many siege weapons in our hands, and the walls of Juyong are very thick, and it will be difficult to have a gap with a catapult for a while."
"Once we reach a stalemate, we will be in a dilemma, and the commander-in-chief will have a solution." Look at the book
Su Qi'an wanted to ask Liu Xin and the deputy general, and they did have rich experience in war.
The questions raised are often to the point, unlike the powerful Hou Ye next to him, who does not say a word from beginning to end.
Su Qi'an nodded, and then answered one by one, "We still have about 40,000 troops left in our total strength, and only 5,000 men and horses will be left this time, and the rest will go with me to attack Juyong."
"Even if Amurley attacks in advance, as long as the defenders are left behind, defend according to Benbo's orders, and rely on the terrain advantage of Tongguan, they can hold out until our army returns."
"As for the high and thick walls of Juyong you mentioned, with the catapults in our hands, it is true that we will not be able to make a gap in a short time, but this time Benbo has brought a secret weapon, which can definitely break through the walls of Juyong quickly."
"Oh, what secret weapon?" When the deputy general heard this, he was interested, and even Wang Xian, who was sitting on the side, listened attentively.
But Su Qi'an just smiled and said softly, "The secret weapon naturally has to be kept secret, and when the time comes, you will know on the battlefield, Ben Bo promises that with this secret weapon, Juyong will have to break a gap in the thick city wall."
Su Qi'an's mystery made everyone a little helpless, but they also believed in Su Qi'an's personality, and if they dared to say this, it was definitely not a lie.
After all, the lives of more than 30,000 soldiers are all in the hands of Su Qi'an, and it is absolutely impossible for Su Qi'an to joke with the lives of these soldiers.
Su Qi'an's explanation did solve everyone's worries, but the key point was that they didn't dare to agree.
Everyone's concern, Su Qi'an knew very well, that is, the fear of the Darong Wolf Legion.
After all, he has been fighting with Da Rong for many years, and Da Rong's strength, these lieutenant generals who have fought against him, are still clear.
In any big battle, Da Liang rarely wins, and it is already a big victory if he can hold it, draw it, and let the other side withdraw his troops.
This time, it was the elite wolf army of Daei who came to attack, and its strength is obvious to all.
In the battle of the past few days, the casualties of the 40,000 defenders exceeded 10,000, and if it were not for the support of 15,000 soldiers such as Su Qi'an and Zheng Liang, the casualty figure would have been supplemented.
They were afraid that they would not have the idea of attacking at all.
The casualties of 10,000 were still based on the advantage of the terrain, and the opponent's wolf army also suffered only 10,000 casualties.
Think about it, the besieging side and the defender side have the same casualties, how humiliating it is.
In this switch between attack and defense, they became the attackers, even though Su Qi'an had a secret weapon to attack the city.
But let them take the initiative to deal with the elite wolf army, and their hearts are still a little bottomless.
The silence of everyone, Su Qi'an can understand, his initiative this time, in addition to not wanting to sit still, but also wanting to pass this battle.
Overcome this fear, after all, there is definitely a lot more to fight against Daiei.
If you still have this kind of fear in your heart, and you are already afraid before the battle is fought, then how can this battle be fought?
Su Qi'an's eyes swept over everyone, and then he said coldly, "I can understand everyone's fears, but don't forget, you are Da Liang's soldiers, and Da Rong's combat power is very strong, but so what."
"Invade my Daliang territory, loot the people in the city many times, burn, kill and loot all kinds of evil, as Daliang soldiers, it is our duty to protect our family and defend the country."
"Do we have to see that the next time we are looted?
Our parents, brothers, sisters, wives and children, are not old!"
Su Qi'an's words said yes, when it came to their hearts, the feeling of grievance, no one could understand them.
Su Qi'an continued, "Don't forget, in the Ningzhou battlefield last time, Da Rong came to attack with great momentum, but in the end, it was not a disgraced withdrawal of the army, Ben Bo didn't believe in this evil, it was also two shoulders and one head, and the Da Rong soldiers were invincible? We're just going to get one?"
"Ben Bo can turn the rear of Da Rong upside down with only a few thousand people, and now we have tens of thousands of people in our hands, the wolf army is very strong, but their casualties are also large, and they are not invincible."
"Ben Bo's words, it's a big cool and hot-blooded man, go out with Ben Bo, let these wolf cubs take a good look at it, and violate my Da Liang's fate."
Su Qi'an's impassioned passion ignited everyone's hearts at once, and Dongshanbo, who has always been known for his elegance, would even come up with such foul words.
But it was such a simple and straightforward foul language that suddenly pulled into everyone's hearts.
The first to speak was Liu Xin, "Everyone, the commander-in-chief has said this, do we still have to admit it, as a Daliang soldier, dying on the battlefield is our best home, I am here to express my position, everything is subject to the commander-in-chief's arrangement."
Liu Xindu took the lead, and the rest of the lieutenants also shouted.
"That's right, I'm afraid of his ball, the commander-in-chief is right, it's all two shoulders and one head, who is afraid of whom."
"Commander-in-chief, we listen to you, don't say anything, fuck it."
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The atmosphere in the hall was ignited in an instant, and these martial artists were all excited, eager to lead the troops out in the next moment, and fight with the wolf army.
Compared with the high of these martial artists, the powerful marquis on the side was silent for a while, and the atmosphere was very gloomy.
Just when Su Qi'an looked at these powerful people, suddenly, Wang Jianjun, who had not spoken up, said with a smile.
"The eloquence of the commander-in-chief is really powerful, and our family is a little excited when I hear it, but ah, our family brings His Majesty's will this time, so that the commander-in-chief will stick to it."
"And the commander-in-chief is obviously violating His Majesty's orders now, our family is very worried, I don't know how the commander-in-chief will explain to His Majesty."