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The number of people is just an excuse to highlight the helplessness of Jisang's defeat in the battle.
"With the order, report back to Xinzhou as soon as possible and report to the general. The enemy has 30,000 troops stationed in Lucheng. The weapons are sharp and the fortifications are strong. The army cannot capture it despite repeated attempts. The army can be assembled, outflanked from left to right, and captured in one go. "
The ability to tell lies with open eyes has existed since ancient times. Ji Sang, as a local noble and familiar with Chinese allusions, is naturally well versed in this trick, so he has enough reasons to excuse his defeat.
After watching the messenger leave, Ji Sang called to Lieutenant General Lin Sen: "Jukang died in the battle, and his troops are temporarily led by you. Now the enemy's fortifications are tight and they have the help of sharp firearms. What should we do?"
Although he was defeated, Ji Sang was not willing to fail. The loss of hundreds of troops was nothing to him. The key was how to use this expedition to win the favor of the emperor and improve his official position.
At present, the only way to make Honglin like him is to win this war heartily.
Because Zhong Shang still lacks the last finishing touch, and the finishing martial arts lies with these Dongyi.
The stronger the Dongyi are and the greater their number, the more special this martial art can be shown.
Dongyi marched all the way north from Jing'ao Harbor into uninhabited territory, and even annihilated the Fukang Division, which had the reputation of "powerful China", making both Li Shen and Hong Lin realize that they were qualified to be a part of it.
But there is a premise, that is, you must win.
Lin Sen thought for a while and whispered: "General, the enemy's weapons are sharp and the fortifications are so tightly laid out. It is naturally difficult to attack hard, but if it is a night attack..."
"Um?"
Ji Sang frowned, then nodded.
"You are right. The enemy was lucky to win for a while today. They must have thought that our army would not dare to attack again. This is the time when our troops are arrogant, and they must have neglected their precautions at night."
Thinking of this, Ji Sang stood up and walked around for a while, and then said: "Give me the order, everyone will dress lightly at night and raid the Dongyi camp at midnight."
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Another place, inside the Han army camp.
"Master Jun, we have brought food."
A group of women and children pushed carts of wooden barrels to the front of the battle array and warmly greeted everyone to have a meal.
The Han army was well-trained and disciplined. After the meals were delivered on carts, they immediately lined up in an orderly manner to receive their own food.
Dinner is hot white rice with braised pork and a bowl of pickled vegetable and egg drop soup, which is particularly comforting on this cold day.
"Sister-in-law, have you eaten?"
"I've eaten. Since you guys came, we've been eating white flour every meal, and meat every now and then. Eat more, and beat up those annoying golden soldiers if you eat too much."
"Okay, sister-in-law, thank you very much."
The simple interactions between soldiers, women and children brought them closer to each other.
After contacting the Han army, the people of Lucheng realized that the army in front of them from their "hometown" was really different from those ferocious officers and soldiers. When they entered the city, they did not take away needles and threads from the people, but also provided them with clothes and food. To help treat illnesses, I have never seen such an army in the world.
Seeing the happy scene of the soldiers and civilians, Yue Shaomu couldn't help but nod slightly, and then called out a nine-foot-tall strong man: "Sun Zhong, I predict that the enemy will attack the camp tonight, so I have something to teach you." Go ahead and do it, do you have the courage?"
Sun Zhong shouted: "General Yue is willing to give his subordinates the opportunity to make meritorious deeds. Naturally, I don't want to miss it. Please tell me, no matter the swords, mountains or seas of fire, as long as Sun Zhong frowns, these two hundred kilograms of flesh will be in vain!"
Yue Shaomu nodded calmly, then wrote on the case and said: "Okay, you can go back to camp and call a hundred people, and then do it accordingly."
After speaking, he handed the written piece of paper to Sun Zhong.
After Sun Zhong finished reading, he immediately clasped his fists and said: "General Yue, please rest assured, my subordinates will definitely complete the mission!"
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At midnight, there were only a few weak torches dotted with light around the Han army's garrison.
And under the dark night, an army of 7,000 people crawled on the ground, slowly creeping towards the Han army's defense line.
Ji Sang personally took command and led thousands of infantrymen three miles away from the Han army's defense line. He ordered the entire army to lie on the cold ground and crawl forward, hoping to capture the Han army's garrison in one fell swoop.
"Tell brothers, be careful and don't scare Dong Yi..."
Ji Sang gave instructions in a calm voice, and then continued to crawl forward.
But just as everyone was holding their breath and crawling for about a mile, in a thicket of dead licorice branches, everyone's noses couldn't help but smell an indescribable smell.
At the same time, everyone's palms became a little slippery.
"General, what does this smell like?"
"I don't know, maybe Dongyi people are like this."
Ji Sang didn't know that he had fallen into the enemy's trap. Faced with Lin Sen's inquiry, he naturally didn't care what the strange smell was.
And his eyes were fixed on the Han army camp less than a mile away.
"Continue, don't stop. If you go half a mile, rush out and catch Dong Yi off guard!"
After crawling for about a hundred steps, Lin Sen suddenly exclaimed: "No! This..."
But soon, his mouth was blocked by Ji Sang. At the same time, he kept looking at the edge of the enemy's formation for fear of being discovered by the Han army.
"What are you yelling about? Are you trying to ruin my plan?"
Lin Sen hurriedly opened his hands and said: "General, I remembered that the smell is somewhat similar to the kerosene in my army. The enemy may have noticed our movement, so retreat quickly."
Ji Sang's pupils shrank, feeling that the situation was not good.
When he looked at the Han army's defense line, which was very close at hand, he realized that the enemy's defense line was eerily quiet.
"啕~~"
Suddenly, a hail of arrows shot out from the Han army's defense line.
Ji Sang looked up and his heart suddenly dropped into an ice cellar.
Under the night sky, flaming arrows fell out of thin air.
"No~~"
Boom~
As Ji Sang shouted, the moment the arrow landed, the sky filled with fire.
In an instant, the Jin Army soldiers lying on the ground were all covered in flames, and miserable shouts could be heard everywhere.
The next moment, in Ji Sang's desperate eyes, rows of firecrackers appeared on the front line of the Han army.
"Put it down~"
As the Mini projectiles shot out, it immediately added a unique style to this "BBQ banquet".
"Dongyi dog thief! I will fight with you!"
Ji Sang was so angry that he stood up suddenly and brushed away the flames that had not yet completely ignited on his body. He raised his knife and pointed forward: "Brothers, follow me and kill!"
"General, be careful!"
Lin Sen grabbed Ji Sang and rolled him to the side, just as a mini bullet grazed his cheek.
"Let me go, I'm going to kill these thieves!"
"General, go back quickly. The enemy has been prepared for a long time and the night attack failed!"
"Oh, it's so annoying~~~"
