Chen Si was also in trouble. If it was in the Gyeonggi area, it would be better to say that the logistics troops could directly send the supplies to the front line. But now, the war zone has extended to Ezhou. With such a long distance, it has become extremely difficult to transport grain and grass from Gyeonggi and local Ezhou.
If it weren't for the fact that the attack speed of Qin Feng's army was too fast, beyond Chen Si's knowledge, Chen Si would never have gathered the army so hastily.
Chen Si thought for a long time, finally sighed and said in a deep voice: "There is only one way left now."
"No matter how fast the enemy marches, they cannot move faster than the light cavalry troops. We take advantage of the light cavalry and station along the road to block the enemy troops in batches."
"The light cavalry troops were divided into parts, with each unit having no more than 300 people. They used bows and arrows to harass, disrupt the enemy's formation and marching speed, and buy time for the rear."
"The headquarters army immediately built a defensive line of defense on the spot and divided it into three armies, front, middle and rear, to prevent the enemy from outflanking."
"Everyone who can be sent out will be sent out for me. I will do my best to coordinate logistics affairs. I must let all parties work to transport food and grass as quickly as possible."
The generals thought hard, but still couldn't think of a better way. Even Jing Peng acquiesced to Chen Si's strategic arrangement, and everyone performed their duties and went to deploy it.
Only Chen Si and Jing Peng were left in the waiting tent.
Chen Si couldn't help sighing and asked feebly: "General Pioneer, have you ever heard of the lightning-fast tactics? Qin Feng's army fought from the southern line of Zhuozhou all the way to Ezhou within a month, so that It's shocking how hastily our military had to respond."
Although Jing Peng is arrogant, he will naturally not be dismissive when encountering this kind of thing. He also shakes his head and smiles bitterly: "I haven't even seen the general. Where did I hear about it?"
"March hundreds of miles in one day and attack fiercely. You are really worthy of a blitzkrieg!"
"Our Dadi army is good at war horses, but the horses of Qin Feng's army have the advantage. It's really incredible."
Unbelievable?
Jing Peng knew little about Qin Feng, but Chen Si knew it clearly. This was not unbelievable, but a strategist. Everyone knew that Qin Feng loved horses as much as his life. In order to get horses, he had always paid no attention to money. Now, The formation of this terrifying blitzkrieg was all due to the horses accumulated in daily life.
Chen Si once looked forward to a decisive battle with Qin Feng, but now that the winter war has begun, Chen Si has understood that his military achievements have been lost to Qin Feng, and he has lost completely.
Just as war was brewing in Ezhou, Changshui County received an uninvited guest.
This man's name is Zhang Chao, a doctor from the Beidi Department of Rites. He is already standing outside the gate of Changshui County, with not even a single entourage around him.
Looking at the impregnable city walls of Changshui County, Zhang Chao couldn't help but feel horrified.
"This Qin Feng... actually built Changshui County into such a state in such a short period of time. It's really incredible."
Zhang Chao, who was over fifty years old, took a deep breath to calm down the shock in his heart, and shouted on the city wall: "Zhang Chao, a doctor in Dadi's Ministry of Rites, has come to Changshui County on His Majesty's order to ask the defenders to let him go. "
The soldiers standing on the city wall looked down at Zhang Chao without saying a word.
After a long time, a strong man with a strong back and strong waist appeared.
This man was none other than Zhang Zhenhai, who had almost lost his life and was now recovering from a serious illness. He was dressed in armor and majestic, and the aura he exuded was no less than that of Ning Hu.
So much so that even Zhang Chao mistakenly thought that the person in front of him was Ning Hu, the most powerful general under Qin Feng.
Zhang Chao quickly raised his hands and bowed: "Zhang Chao paid homage to Ning Qianhu. He came here specifically to discuss the war with the Marquis of Qin. I also asked Ning Qianhu to make it convenient for him."
Knowing the purpose of the other party's visit, Zhang Zhenhai said expressionlessly: "Ning Qianhu has been fighting fiercely for days and has returned to the rear to rest. I am Zhang Zhenhai, deputy general of the Changshui County garrison!"
"After this battle, the blood feud between the Marquis of Qin and your country is no longer sworn in, so why would your envoy come to waste your words?"
Zhang Chao didn't care about admitting the wrong person. Anyway, as long as he could see Qin Feng, it was enough.
He bowed and saluted again to show his full sincerity.
"General Zhang misunderstood. I, Dadi, planned to have a good relationship with the Liang Kingdom for a hundred years, and even invited the Marquis of Qin to accompany him as a guest. However, the old thief Lu Li ignored the national policy and assassinated the Marquis of Qin on the way, which caused such a disaster. . Although all the mistakes are made by the old thief Lu Li, after all, this matter happened in my land of Dadi, and Lu Li is an official of the Zhu Kingdom. After all, I, Dadi, also have an unshirkable responsibility."
"I came here today to express my apology to Lord Qin."
Hearing this, Zhang Zhenhai couldn't help but snorted: "I will tell the Marquis exactly what you said, and you can leave."
Zhang Chao quickly persuaded him to stay: "I also have an apology gift, which I will send together. As long as the Marquis of Qin nods, I will send someone to deliver the apology gift tomorrow."
Zhang Zhenhai's eyes became even more contemptuous. What kind of gift is not a gift? With Qin Houye's current status, what can he not get if he wants it? Don't you care about some bullshit apology gift?
Isn't this Zhang Chao sharpening his head just to meet the Marquis of Qin and take the opportunity to discuss peace?
Although Zhang Zhenhai despised these civil servants from the bottom of his heart, as a military general, his duty was to protect the city. This kind of thing was not up to him, so he sent someone back to inform Qin Feng.
A full two hours passed, and it was not until night fell that the messenger came back deliberately.
Knowing Qin Feng's attitude, Zhang Zhenhai returned to the city wall, glanced at the swaying Zhang Chao, and said solemnly: "The Marquis said that the female family member is ill tonight, and the Marquis needs to wait in the house, so it is inconvenient to see her. Guest, if you are willing to wait, I will see you tomorrow morning."
After saying that, Zhang Zhenhai ignored Zhang Chao.
Of course Zhang Chao knew in his heart that this was Qin Feng's show of force, but in order to see Qin Feng and save Dadi, Zhang Chao had no choice but to risk his life.
In this cold weather, even if he was wearing thick warm clothes, standing outside the city and being beaten by the cold wind would still kill half of Zhang Chao's life.
The next morning, when Zhang Zhenhai looked sideways, he found that the dignified doctor of the Ministry of Ceremonies was huddled in a ball in the corner, as if he was fleeing for safety.
It can be seen from this that Beidi is really at the end of its rope and is eager to discuss war with the Marquis of Qin.
Zhang Zhenhai waved his hand. Since the city gate was sealed and it was impossible to walk through the gate, the soldiers lowered the rope ladder from the city wall, and two soldiers dragged Zhang Chao in, who was almost frozen.
It wasn't until he was transported to the county government office and roasted in a brazier for a long time that Zhang Chao slowly came back to his senses.
As a civil servant, this kind of treatment is no less than torture to him. Maybe if he delays for a few more hours, his old life will be sealed here.
