329. This is really a clever plan (three more to make up for the debt)
King Yue felt that his body was a little weak.
This battle is 100% sure that it will be won.
But he didn't dare to win.
The king suddenly attacked against the water, because the Vietnamese army could win.
Why was the Vietnamese army able to easily defeat the merchant army in a water battle? Because there were ships.
As long as there are large ships, even if they have been repeatedly damaged in battle, they can resist the merchant army that is not good at water warfare with a small number of soldiers.
It is impossible for the king to let himself be threatened by this kind of threat, today the Vietnamese army will be able to abandon the boat and go down the river, and the army will be able to attack Echeng by surprise, and retreat to defend the estuary of the river, even if the city of Echeng is returned to the merchants, as long as the Vietnamese army still has ships, as long as the merchant army is still not good at water warfare, the Vietnamese army can repeat this strategy, and easily threaten the city of Echeng, and it cannot be prevented at all.
Moreover, if the king of Xuan wants to face off with the southern princes such as the king of Wu, ships are necessary.
Only by taking the ship, losing the general, and drastically reducing the combat strength of the Vietnamese army, can he save the Yue Land, which is an exchange.
What's more, his surprise attack on Echeng was originally to resist King Wu and take refuge in King Wu, if he wins King Xu, who will help him resist King Wu?
Even if it is victorious, there will be losses, in this way, first evil King Wu, then evil King Xu, the Vietnamese army has experienced two more battles, the strength has been greatly reduced, and there is no dregs left that will inevitably be eaten.
When the time comes, Yue Min will not be able to live, Yue Min's children will not be able to live, and he will not be able to live as a dignified king.
Seeing that the two armies were getting farther and farther apart, King Yue sighed lightly, he not only handed over the ship, but also gave up the general who led the troops, which was enough to win the trust of King Yue.
This battle not only made the king win the first personal expedition and greatly increased his prestige, but also allowed the merchant army to have a big ship, which was convenient for future battles, and also ensured the ownership of Echeng, and even....
The hand of the king is really a calculation of killing four birds with one stone.
The king of Yue was ashamed of himself, and looked at it from a distance, the merchant army that did not move on the water and did not chase just confirmed all this, if he really wanted to be the enemy, he would definitely take the opportunity to pursue.
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"Gross...."
In fact, after Chao Lei saw that the Vietnamese army abandoned the big ship and fled in a small boat, he originally planned to pursue him.
But before he could walk for a while, he threw up.
Previously, they relied on their ability to control ships safely in the past, and controlled the speed of the ship, so that most of the merchant soldiers stayed on the ship as much as on land, although some people were uncomfortable, but they would not lose their combat effectiveness.
But if you want to pursue, you have to speed up, and almost no one in the entire army looks the same except for Li Lie, who is connected to the oil tanker with a cable.
The most terrifying thing is that many people fall into the water because they are unsteady on their feet, and the surface of the water is welcoming the endless vomit.
In this case, there is no way to chase it at all.
Zishou was also uncomfortable, but Yang Guifei around her was in good condition, so Zishou pillowed on Yang Guifei's lap and slowly drank water to recuperate.
However, his psychological problems are greater than physical discomfort.
Why is this so?
Are the Vietnamese soldiers so timid that they are?
Even if the morale of the merchant army suddenly increased and they started to board the ship just now, they would not abandon the ship and run away!
Anyone with a discerning eye can see that even if the merchant army boards the ship, it will have to pay a lot of lives, and as long as the Vietnamese army fights steadily, it is absolutely impossible to be taken from the ship, and it is impossible to defeat the battle at all.
But why is that?
100% defeated, a battle with no possibility of victory, just won, won inexplicably.
On the other hand, the water was released to such a point, and the victory was in hand but he fled without a fight, even Chao Lei couldn't figure it out.
However, most people don't think there is any problem, Fang Xiang, Fang Bi and the others, like most soldiers, vomit and be happy, after all, it was a victory, robbed the ship, and also robbed the ship's supplies, grain and grass, it was a good earn!
Many soldiers admired the king of the Emperor very much, as the king of a country, he was able to jump on an oil boat when he retreated, and broke off with the strength of one person, so as to boost morale, and even relied on the momentum of the rainbow to counterattack and seize the ship, and turned defeat into victory.
Not only has the dominance of a commander, but also the bravery of a general!
After resting for a while, Chao Lei showed battle damage.
If the battle lasted for a long time, the merchant army who was not good at water probably did not be saved, but it didn't fight for a while, and the Vietnamese army smeared oil on the soles of their feet and slipped away.
So the soldiers who fell into the water were rescued, and most of the casualties were those who died on the spot, not many, and few of them lacked arms and legs.
Under the results of the seizure of a large number of large ships and grain and grass, the casualties can be said to be minimal.
Finish the calf, win big.
Zishou thought for a while, and said to Chao Lei: "I am injured. ”
"Huh?"
"I'm really hurt. Zishou's tone was unquestionable: "Order the whole army, rest for a while, abandon the boat and go land, and prepare to go ashore to attack the city." ”
"Huh?"
Chao Lei's mind was full of question marks.
It seems to be a bit of a loss to rob a big ship and abandon it like this, but with some big ships, their voyage will be smoother, and there will be more grain and grass in the ship, which will be enough to support a longer distance.
Chao Lei's eyes lit up: "Could it be that Your Majesty wants to attack Yuedi? The Vietnamese army has been newly defeated, and there are only small boats left, and it is difficult to sail for a long time, so we will take the opportunity to make a surprise attack, and we will definitely be able to arrive before the Vietnamese army, attack the city, and capture it with our hands, and maybe we can directly open the city gate with the flag on the ship!"
Zishou was shocked to hear this, this is really a clever plan.
He shook his head again and again, and had to quickly dispel Chao Lei's dangerous thoughts: "The soldiers are not good at water, they are already so uncomfortable in just one battle, and they are afraid that they will be more depressed after a long voyage. ”
Chao Lei thought about it, too.
Zi Shou said: "I think that we still have to attack Echeng. ”
Chao Lei nodded: "Our army has won a big victory, Your Majesty is even more powerful, morale is high, it is indeed a good time to attack the city, although it has lost the suddenness of the surprise attack, but it is not necessarily a bad thing." ”
Zishou thought so, yes, this is where the trouble is, and the morale is inexplicably high.
Fortunately, there are too many examples of defeating battles in history, and it is not particularly difficult to lose, even if the morale wins, even if you fight more and fight less, you will inevitably find a way to lose.
About half a day later, the soldiers of the merchant army went ashore and came to a river not far from Echeng.
Zishou looked at it: "That's it, pass on my military order, and set up camp here by the river!"
Chao Lei persuaded hard, that is, Fang Xiang and Fang Bi knew that they couldn't camp behind the water.
"Your Majesty, camp with your back to the water, all around your body will be killed, if the enemy attacks, there is no way to retreat, this is a taboo for marching and arranging!"
Fang Xiang also said: "Your Majesty... Big taboo!"
“.... Big taboo!"
It's taboo, and in a trance, I miss myself a little.
Fortunately, he was witty, and he also brought Yang Guifei with him on the expedition.
Looking at the three people who had been admonished repeatedly, Zishou waved his big hand, and said angrily: "Just do it, camp here with your back." ”