After nearly two hours of attacking, Zhao Changqing decisively withdrew his troops.

Zhao Hongji was puzzled, now the situation is very good, and the enthusiasm of the soldiers to attack the city is very high, isn't it a pity to choose to withdraw the troops at this time?

Zhao Changqing replied: "The capital of the Tang Kingdom, just the garrison force, there are nearly one million, and the actual number is about 800,000. ”

After returning to the camp, Chen Qingzhi reported to Zhuge Liang, Jia Xu and others on the current Tang army's combat strength in defending the city.

He took the lead and was the most qualified person to comment on the strength of the Tang army to defend the city.

Immediately afterwards, everyone in the camp had a heated discussion according to the current situation of the Tang Army.

Zhao Changqing came out of the camp and let them find a way.

Zhao Hongji followed him closely.

Zhao Changqing smiled and asked: "Why don't you stay in the camp tent? This is a good learning opportunity, several of them, in terms of military methods, all have their own merits, and it will be beneficial to listen to them inside." ”

Zhao Hongji said with a smile: "The art of war can be learned at any time, and, what the generals said, in fact, the children all know in their hearts that the children have a deep understanding of the skills of several generals, but they have never understood how their father transports troops to fight."

I was not afraid that my father would be angry, and I used to naively think that the reason why my father was able to win a hundred battles was entirely because the generals under his command were all geniuses of the art of war.

But since he went to Beiliang, he heard Uncle Qingzhi say a lot about his father's deeds, and the child gradually understood that his father's ability to march and fight was far above them, but for so long, there has never been an opportunity to learn the art of war with his father and queen. ”

When Zhao Changqing heard his tirade, he felt embarrassed in his heart, and he didn't know what to say for a while, so he simply didn't say it, took care of himself, and walked into the distance, in order to be able to distract himself.

Zhao Hongji didn't understand why his father didn't want to answer his words, his father didn't say it, and he didn't dare to ask, so he quietly followed behind his father.

Maybe it's been a long time, Zhao Changqing always felt that it was not a way for him to follow behind, so he laughed out loud: "Actually, this art of war, my father has nothing to teach you, and after the war is over, my father will write a book of war, you take it and read it, if you fight against the enemy in the future, even if it is on paper, it will have certain benefits." ”

Zhao Hongji was overjoyed when he heard this, and said, "Thank you, father." ”

The heated discussion among the generals in the tent was not over.

After Zhao Changqing returned to the camp, they suddenly fell silent.

"Why? As soon as I came, you didn't want to talk about it?"

He looked at the crowd and smiled.

Zhuge Liang said: "Your Majesty, I have been discussing for a long time, but we still can't find a safe way to take the capital of the Tang Kingdom." ”

Zhao Changqing sat on the chair and felt very troubled about this matter.

An army of 800,000 guarded a city.

As long as there are no accidents, even if it is several times the enemy's army, it will be difficult to take it.

"The matter of attacking the city, let's talk about it slowly, don't rush for a while, if we have a way, we can lure the snake out of the hole, and we can also consume the enemy army, otherwise, 800,000 enemy troops defend the city, it will be a protracted war, and who wins and who loses in the end, it's really hard to say. ”

When they heard the emperor's words, they all pondered.

Luring the snake out of the hole is a clever plan.

But how do you lure the snake out of the hole?

The soldiers were confused.

Zhao Changqing closed his eyes.

After about half a pillar of incense, Zhao Changqing slowly opened his eyes again and said: "Recently, don't attack the city, I received the news that they are coming over, and we will talk about it after a few armies are completely merged." ”

As soon as these words came out, it was naturally difficult for the soldiers to say anything more.

After Xiang Yu, Xiao Yuming, Li Cunxiao, Yue Fei, Bai Qi and others joined forces with Zhao Changqing, it was already a full month later.

Since the beginning of the month, there has been peace between us and the enemy.

The winter in the Tang Kingdom has always been relatively cold.

On this side of the capital, it has already snowed heavily.

The whole land is covered in silver.

After Bai Qi and the others returned, they counted the casualties, which made Zhao Changqing deeply worried.

In addition to the cities and towns that were captured, leaving thousands or 10,000 soldiers to defend the city, the 11th Route Army, with a total strength of more than 1.8 million troops, is currently more than 1.8 million troops.

For the army of more than 1.8 million, food, warmth, and supplies have become problems.

In the tent.

All the soldiers were also deliberating.

Heavy snow has closed the road, and in many places, it is difficult to move an inch, and there is a lack of supplies, food, clothing, and all of them must be saved.

The most fatal part is that this cold winter will take at least three months to pass.

Within three months, would you ignore the capital of the Tang Kingdom?

A hundred days can give Tang Guo a good respite.

What if we take advantage of this opportunity and many southern counties of the Tang Kingdom start recruiting troops again?

In this way, the capital of the Tang Kingdom has a steady stream of troops, which is even more unfavorable for attacking the city.

That's one of the great disadvantages of fighting on the soil of another country.

Zhao Hongji saw that several elders were so worried, and he already knew in his heart that the situation had reached a rather serious moment.

Zhao Changqing looked at Zhuge Liang, who was silent, and asked, "Prime Minister, I remember that wooden ox and flowing horse of yours, isn't it quite suitable for transporting grain, grass, and supplies?"

Hearing this, Zhuge Liang frowned and said: "Your Majesty doesn't know, it's okay for the wooden ox and the horse to walk the mountain road, but this heavy snow is thick, I'm afraid it's the same as an ordinary carriage, and it is difficult to walk an inch." ”

Throughout the ages, all soldiers generally do not take advantage of the cold winter to go out to fight.

Therefore, among them, Cao Cao gave a suggestion, first disperse the troops, go to the various cities and counties under the capture, and then talk about it in the New Year.

But in this way, isn't it the same as giving up three months to Tang Guo in vain?

At the beginning, they also thought about bypassing the capital of the Tang Kingdom and attacking other states and counties.

But such an approach is too risky, and it is easy to be stabbed in the ass by the enemy.

Seeing that the soldiers were helpless, Zhao Changqing planned to take a risk, "Since you can't say why, then I'll make a decision." Ordered the soldiers of the whole army to surround the capital of the Tang Kingdom on all sides at all costs, set up camp on the spot, and not allow anyone to escape from the city, I don't believe it, how long can the 800,000 army eat in the capital! Give them a surprise attack from time to time, this year's New Year's pass, if I don't have a good time, they don't want to have a good time!"

After hearing the sound, all the soldiers hugged their fists together and said, "No!"

Recently, Zhao Hongji has been paying attention to his father's military methods.

The more you delve into it, the more strange it becomes.

Everyone else, basically, has a point of expertise.

For example, some people are suitable for water warfare, some people are suitable for siege, and some people are suitable for blitzkrieg.

Take Prime Minister Zhuge Liang as an example, his military methods are relatively stable, and he belongs to the type of steady and steady.

But the father's military methods seem to be endless.

It's unpredictable.

He couldn't help but think about it.

The more he thought about it, the more he felt terrified.

Is this the embodiment of the use of military means to the extreme?

Today, seeing that his father is so bold, he has confirmed this idea in his heart!

The father's military methods have surpassed Chen Qingzhi and Zhuge Liang too much.

It is precisely because of this that they are willing to follow their father to fight in the north and south.

If it was the crown prince or himself who was leading the troops here today, it would be impossible for him to conquer these tiger generals in front of him like his father, right?

The news of the Wei army's merger naturally could not hide from the eyes of the Tang army scouts.

For a whole month, the Wei army did not make any moves, and now, it will be more and more difficult to march and fight in the ice and snow.

I don't know what kind of amazing moves the Wei army will make after joining forces.

They're waiting and seeing.

At the same time, they are also thanking God for this heavy snowfall.

Zhao Changqing and even Zhuge Liang didn't know that in order to fight a battle to defend the capital, Li Qingcang began to order the collection of materials after fleeing from the frontier and returning to the capital.

Up to now, the materials piled up in the capital of the Tang Kingdom are enough for all the needs of the 800,000 army.

So, with strong supply support, they straightened their backs and completely hardened.

(End of chapter)