Gaoqian Camp.
In just half a day, the craftsmen dragged an object to Xiong Wuliang's gate... The rumor that Marquis Quyang wanted to build a strange object was already known to everyone in the Gaoqian camp of the Chu Army. These craftsmen attracted a large number of onlookers along the way.
"Is this the thing that the Lord said is 'unafraid of wind and snow, and can walk like flying'?" Some people were disappointed!
"It looks quite light... I don't know how it is used."
"How can it move without even wheels?" the onlookers discussed one after another...
Wu Bi and Shao Hu also rushed over, wanting to see the 'wonderful object', but when they saw the real thing, they were disappointed!
"Everyone goes back to the camp! Who allows you to run around in the camp?" Wu Benhu said with a face: "Next time, be careful I will kill you."
Shaohu looked at Xiong Wuliang with an honest face, with big doubts in his small eyes.
Xiong Wuliang circled around the 'wonderful object' twice and seemed quite satisfied: "This object is called 'sledge'."
"Come here! Bring two mules and horses!" Xiong Wuliang waved his hand.
Xiao Hei asked: "Master, do you want a good horse?"
Xiong Wuliang shook his head: "No need - just a bad horse that carries camels and grain."
Several soldiers immediately turned around and left, and within a short time, they brought two animals over.
It can be said that these soldiers carried out Xiong Wuliang's orders resolutely - one of the two animals was a horse carrying firewood; as for the other animal, it was not even a horse, but a small mule. .
The crowd of onlookers did not disperse, but gathered more and more. Looking at these two animals that were obviously of worrying quality, they all shook their heads.
These two mules and horses, even if they have to pull a light cart... can they pull this strange cart in front of them without even wheels on the ice and snow?
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Xiong Wuliang didn't bother to explain. He ordered his soldiers to put the two bad animals on ropes and put them in front of the sledge. Then he pointed to the people in front of him and said, "Sit on, you guys."
The first person pointed out was Hong Shitou, the commander of the Quyang New Army. He was a powerful general with senior qualifications, outstanding military exploits, and bravery. Seeing Xiong Wuliang's big hand pointing mercilessly, his face immediately fell.
Hong Shitou protested in a low voice: "My lord, after all, the general is a thousand-year-old man. If he is pushed into the snow ditch by these two bad animals - it is not a big deal for the general to lose his face... You have lost one of your men." A loyal general?"
Xiong Wuliang glared at Hong Shitou: "Why are you poor? Sit on it quickly!"
Hong Shitou did not dare to say anything anymore. He sat on the sledge obediently and tried his best to sit as steady as possible, trying his best to ignore the ridicule of several generals of the same rank.
A pawn on the sledge looked at Hong Shitou hesitantly, then at Xiong Wuliang standing beside him, and asked tentatively: "Then can I crack the whip?"
Hong Shitou glared at the pawn: "What's wrong with your mouth? Hurry up and swing it!"
The pawn didn't dare to say anything anymore. With a flick of his wrist, he gently swung down the long whip in his hand. The two animals began to move subconsciously...
Everyone held their breath...especially the few captains of the Quyang New Army under the sledge, who were ready to start laughing at Hong Shitou loudly.
The sledge is moving!
It actually moved! Carrying five heavily armed men, it actually moved!
Hold the grass!
While everyone was stunned, the two bad animals began to perform——
Run faster and faster!
The two wooden boards that replaced the wheels seemed to be much easier to use on the ice and snow than the wheels... They moved quickly under the leadership of two bad animals!
Hong Shitou didn't understand, but was shocked!
The horse is a bad horse, and the 'car' on which he sits is also extremely crude.
Just such a thing, it is actually more convenient than the Chu army’s chariot!
The sledge stopped in front of Xiong Wuliang, and Hong Shitou jumped down in high spirits. The surrounding soldiers and lieutenants opened their mouths in silence!
Everyone was shocked!
Qu Yanghou is really a genius!
Xiong Wuliang asked someone to fetch a white tarpaulin, put it on the sledge, and supported it with wooden sticks to form a small tent...
A mobile military tent!
Shao Hu and Wu Ben were shocked beyond measure - this military tent was so small that just burning a small stove inside was enough to keep the tent warm!
It really is 'not afraid of wind and snow, walking as fast as flying'!
"The master (junhou) is a great talent, we respect him!" Shao Hu and Wu Ben said.
The eyes of these two tiger generals were wide open, and they had obviously realized... defeating the Qin army was no longer out of reach!
Xiong Wuliang said to the craftsmen: "Well done...Send out all the craftsmen immediately! All the soldiers are at your disposal to build the sledge for me!"
"Within three days, I want a thousand sledges! If I can do it, I will free all of you from slavery!"
The craftsmen were overjoyed and all said excitedly: "I will obey your order!"
The onlookers gathered around the sledge that caught everyone's attention and refused to disperse for a long time... But Xiong Wuliang had already brought Shaohu and Wu Ben into his house.
The excitement on the second general's face has not faded, but his eyes are dull and lifeless - it's not that they were frightened, but that the two generals were racking their brains to think - how to use this artifact to defeat them by surprise The Qin army in front of us!
Xiong Wuliang greeted in a low voice: "Huang Wu, come out!"
Huang Wu, the commander of the Qingyu Guards, appeared in front of the three of them - just like Shao Hu and Wu Ben, Huang Wu also had a look of shock on his face.
Obviously, he has not yet woken up from the shock caused by the sledge.
Huang Wu was also shocked when he saw the sledge experiment in secret just now! After the shock, he also complained a little - if the monarch had taken out this thing earlier... my Qingyu Guards would not have suffered casualties just to explore the Qin army's baggage route...
But after thinking about it, Huang Wu felt relieved.
Once this sledge appears, there is a possibility that the news will leak out... If the Qin army happens to learn about the news, it will not be able to have the magical effect of a surprise attack - this battle is a battle for hegemony between the two countries, and the stakes are very important. Even if the possibility is slim, it cannot be ignored.
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Xiong Wuliang coughed slightly and called the three of them back to their senses.
Wu Bi immediately raised his hands and said: "The Lord is really a god! I didn't believe it just now... I didn't expect that the Lord could really create a god that is not afraid of wind and snow and walks like flying..."
It's not that Wu Bi is flattering - this rough guy is not the kind of person who is good at flattery... He was really shocked by Xiong Wuliang!
The first time I came into contact with Xiong Wuliang was during the Conquest of Vietnam two years ago - from then to now...unicycles, extremely accurate catapults, endless arrows and stone bullets, sky fire, and the sledge in front of me... …
This magical Marquis Quyang can always bring out magical things at just the right time to help the army win easily!
Bullfrog!
Xiong Wuliang was a little embarrassed and waved his hand to stop Wu Ben's admiration.
This year's winter is extremely cold. It's snowing in most of China, and it's a heavy snowfall that can be called a 'snow disaster'.
If not, this sledge would really be of no use - it was a coincidence, otherwise it would have taken a lot of trouble to defeat Qin.
Xiong Wuliang pointed at Huang Wu: "Everyone, let's get to know each other - this is Commander Huang, my confidant."
Shao Hu and Wu Ben had both met Huang Wu before, but they never knew his specific identity. Although Xiong Wuliang's words are vague now, how can this person be mediocre if he can stay in Xiong Wuliang's house?
The second general did not dare to neglect and greeted Huang Wu: "I have met Commander Huang."
Huang Wu also respectfully returned the courtesy: "General Shaohu, General Wu Ben... Huang has met these two generals."
Xiong Wuliang didn't waste any words and said straightforwardly: "My general will order——"
Shao Hu, Wu Ben, and Huang Wu looked stern, and stood up together and raised their hands: "The general is here!"
It’s finally starting!
Xiong Wuliang ordered in a deep voice: "Shaohu, select elite soldiers from the new army in Quyang. After the sledges are built, they will go out with Commander Huang to attack the Qin army's supply road!"
Shaohu's eyes burst out with amazing fighting spirit!
The Lord has actually figured out the location of the Qin army's supply route?
Everyone is calmly waiting for the decisive battle at the beginning of spring... except Marquis Quyang! After strategizing, we have found a way to surprise and defeat the enemy!
Shao Hu and Huang Wu accepted the order together: "The general (subordinates) will obey the general's order!"
Xiong Wuliang looked at Wu Ben again: "Wu Ben listened to the order - the army immediately began to prepare and enter the battle state... If there is any movement in the Qin army's camp, attack immediately! Take advantage of the chaos to cover up and kill!"
Wu Ben's spirit was greatly boosted, and he handed over his hands with emotion: "I will obey the general's orders!"
By the way, it’s really cool to fight with Qu Yanghou!
If the food route is cut off, the Qin army will definitely fall into chaos... If Qin general Bai Qi cannot ensure the stability of the food route, he will have no choice but to retreat to the rear... In this winter, the movement of the army is extremely difficult, and the Qin army Once there is action, there must be flaws everywhere.
When the time comes, the Chu army will take advantage of the chaos to cover up the enemy, and they will definitely achieve a great victory!
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One thousand sledges were ready, which was shorter than the time limit required by Xiong Wuliang.
In order to perform meritorious service, those craftsmen sacrificed all their strength and mobilized tens of thousands of soldiers to attack... The soldiers also knew that the matter was of great importance and did not dare to neglect at all.
As for mules and horses, that is not a problem at the moment.
When Xiong Wuliang was in Yingdu, he asked the King of Chu for a large number of mules and horses... At that time, Xiong Wuliang said that he needed to ensure supplies, but now it seems that the mules and horses that are coming are just for sledges. .
With strategizing and far-reaching calculations - he is worthy of being the famous and powerful Marquis of Quyang!
Two thousand mules and horses pull a thousand sledges... If one sledge can carry five people, then the Chu army has five thousand elite soldiers who can shuttle freely in the wind and snow.
This is an elite force that can determine the direction of the war!
Shao Hu put his helmet on his head and looked majestically at the five thousand elite soldiers in front of him who were ready to go.
Of course, such an important task as 'surprise attack on the Qin army's food road' cannot be left to ordinary garrison soldiers... These five thousand elite soldiers were all selected from Quyang's disciples.
The banner of "Quyang New Army" was flying on the school grounds.
Shaohu held his fist in his hand and hammered the chest of the leader, without saying a word.
That young general was Hong Shitou, the commander of Quyang's new army. At this moment, he grinned: "General, don't worry, the last general will know the importance."
It was dark at night, and the gate of the Chu army's high camp quietly opened. A thousand sledges covered with white cloth quietly drove out of the camp.
After the two-month-long sit-in and confrontation between the Qin and Chu armies...the breaking attack begins!
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