After Ren Ning was promoted to forward deputy general, there was not much difference from when he was the commander of the fifth battalion.
It's just that the training in force has been slightly relaxed, and the study of overall planning direction has been strengthened.
In addition, the biggest change is that you can easily go to the Chinese army's tent.
On this day, Ren Ning met someone he had always missed.
Military advisor Liao Fengyu, the legendary humanoid weather forecaster.
"Master Liao, I have long admired your name."
"I have a great reputation." Liao Fengyu laughed loudly, "I heard the generals often praise General Ren for being the best among men..."
The two exchanged business blows.
Unlike the imaginary strategist who was shaking his feather fan and chattering away, Liao Fengyu was wearing leather armor and even had a saber on his waist.
Ren Ning's eyes slid down subconsciously.
Even though the two of them stood a little apart, he could still clearly feel the cold air coming from the saber in its scabbard.
At a glance, you can tell that it is definitely not a sword for some status, but a real murder weapon.
"It's strange." Wei Junqian smiled and explained to him: "Military advisor Liao used to be a fierce general on the battlefield. Later, the general discovered that he was good at predicting the weather, so he was promoted to military advisor."
"After predicting the weather, he also likes to rush to the front to fight and kill like other soldiers. He can't stop him."
Ren Ning was stunned.
Such talents are rare, and it would be a pity if they were lost on the battlefield.
"General Ren, don't look at me with that look." Liao Fengyu smiled and spread his hands, "There's nothing I can do about it."
"War is not something that can be decided by the emperor or the Ministry of War in Xingji City with just a mouthful. It is not something that can only be determined by a few strokes in the history books. It is full of blood and blood."
"Only by going to battle in person can you understand the dangers of the battlefield and the difficulties of the frontline soldiers."
"The reason why I insisted on going to the battlefield was to put myself in the situation. Every time I predict the weather in the future, I will remind myself not to be careless. Otherwise, I will probably not survive like other soldiers."
Ren Ning was in awe, "The military advisor is so righteous, Ren Ning admires him!"
After chatting for a few more words, Liao Fengyu left first.
Wei Junqian made a pot of tea and continued to teach Ren Ning.
He pointed to the Rock Fortress in the west on the map, "Today we will discuss the west."
"Now imagine that you are the leading general of Xiliang or even the king of the grassland. Faced with the current situation of the Yankuo Fortress, what are you going to do?"
Ren Ning was stunned for a moment and couldn't help but stare at the huge Yunzui map and ponder it carefully.
"Don't worry." Wei Junqian poured him tea, "think slowly while drinking tea. We have plenty of time."
Ren Ning nodded.
Without orders from the imperial capital, the major legions are usually unable to leave their bases at will. Otherwise it is rebellion!
The reason why the Xingluo Legion dared to attack Nanfeng before was because Wei Junqian had evidence of Nanfeng's evil deeds. Even if it didn't, he could just make it up out of thin air.
Now, whether it is the Yancheng Fortress in the west or Yumu County in the north, they are thousands of miles away from the Yingshan Camp. Without orders from the imperial capital, they could not act rashly no matter how anxious they were.
The next defense adjustment will be more than a year later, so there is absolutely enough time.
After a while, Ren Ning pointed to the Luoxia Mountains between Dingxi County and Laigu County.
"General, if your subordinate is the general leading the army in Xiliang, I will order the army to speed up and advance eastward, bypassing the Yankui Fortress. One group will attack Dingxi City, and the other group will be stationed on Luoxia Mountain."
"The reason?" Wei Junqian asked.
Ren Ning took a sip of strong tea.
"The people of Xiliang have made an agreement with Nanfeng before, and now they are dedicating all the efforts of the grassland to the east. Therefore, they should be aware of the current situation of the fortress and even the entire western part of Yunchui."
"Absolutely." Wei Junqian nodded.
Ren Ning continued, "Yunchui understands how terrible the epidemic is, and Xiliang also understands it."
"There is a large-scale epidemic in the fortress now, and it requires doctors but no doctors, and no medicine. There is no need to attack at all. If we drag it out, most of the soldiers guarding the fortress will probably die."
"The Xiliang people only need to firmly control Dingxi County, and at the same time block the rescue team sent by the imperial court to the east of the Luoxia Mountains. The Yanjie Fortress will fail without a fight."
He glanced at the expressionless general and saw that Wei Junqian had no intention of speaking, so he had no choice but to continue.
"After waiting for a while, the fortress will be destroyed, and Dingxi County will completely become the base camp of Xiliang. You can advance, attack, retreat or defend. At this time, the Xiliang army can cross the Luoxia Mountains and march eastward."
Ren Ning's finger reached Laigu County.
"When they arrive at Laigu County, the Xiliang army can go all the way east along the Lai River, through the narrow Misty County and enter the rich central part of Yunchui. Or they can go all the way north into the Yingling Plain where horses are raised. No matter which direction they go, they will be safe. It’s time for them to show off their skills.”
After all, those people are all Yunchui people, so they can ignore them.
Wei Junqian listened silently, noncommittal.
"Then if you were General Huo Ling, the current garrison general, what would you do?"
To the west, Rock Frontier Fortress.
Outside the fortress!
Huo Ling, who was over forty years old, stood in the wind and looked up into the depths of the grassland to the west.
what to do?
The question Wei Junqian asked was something he was also asking himself.
Seeing that the general was thinking, the surrounding soldiers and even dozens of Huo family men were standing a few feet away, and no one dared to approach.
One is that they are afraid of being disturbed, and the other is that they are worried that they will be infected with the epidemic.
Further away, coughs and labored breathing could be heard everywhere.
Mrs. Zhang and other military doctors couldn't care less about the hot weather, and their faces were covered with thick scarves. They were running around sweating profusely, trying to distinguish and treat infected soldiers from healthy ones.
"Report!"
Distant sounds came out on the wind.
Everyone asked about the reputation.
A scout rode a black horse and rushed out from the depths of the grassland, whipping all the way.
Bah!
The horse had been running for an unknown amount of time, and it had just seen the familiar fortress in front of it. As soon as its limbs went limp, it fell down and never stood up again.
The scout on horseback rolled over and stood up quickly.
He glanced at his horse with regret, turned around and strode forward.
"General, the Xiliang army has arrived near the Kailun tribe. The army of 450,000 has increased unabated, and it has brought more than a million people, cattle and sheep with them in the rear."
Everyone looked moved.
Bringing so many people here is preparing for the entire clan to migrate.
In the afternoon, 15,000 cavalry and 50,000 infantry, led by the five nephews of the Huo family, left the fortress without hesitation.
Go west!
Among the cavalry, Gu Datou, who was riding in the eighth battalion, was cursing.
"Fuck him, ever since Lao Ren left the fortress with the Starfall Legion, I can no longer find anyone to help write letters. This time I went to the grassland to fight, and I don't know if I can come back."
well!
He sighed.
Gu Datou is not afraid of death, but he is worried that he will not be able to tell his second dog brother at home to let him live a good life in the future.
Ha ha!
"It's okay that Lao Ren isn't here." Shaou, who was missing a piece of flesh on his face, laughed.
"Last time he wrote a disgusting letter for me, but the wife in the town turned green as she read it and scolded my wife. This time I just wrote back a few pictures to reassure my family. .”
"Shaou," Gu Datou glared: "If I can't come back, remember to tell my second brother."
"You too." Shaou smiled: "If I can't come back, remember to help answer letters in the future. You can draw whatever picture you want. Anyway, let them do whatever they want to read at home."
