However, during the entire process of setting up camp, Sergeant Wu Ping on the opposite side did not crowd around and watch as Xie Gui expected. Not even a figure in general uniform was seen. They didn't even send out cavalry scouts to spy on the camp. There were only a few soldiers guarding the camp lazily pointing. According to the sentry sent by Xie Gui, they could hear it a hundred steps away from the Wuping military camp. Lively talking and laughter.
Xie Gui suddenly felt a little depressed. This was simply a contempt and insult to the Han army. If Wu Pingjun thought that they could look down upon themselves after winning in Xizhou, then they were totally wrong! His men are truly the most elite soldiers in the Han Dynasty, and they are known to be fierce and good at fighting.
Now that the Tang people and their coach Li Yuan despise their own army so much, they will definitely give them a heavy blow in the future to teach them how terrifying the giant elephant army is, which is victorious in every battle...
"Hmph, if these rams and crossbows are launched at the same time, I am afraid that all the Tang troops on the opposite side will be killed in half an hour!" Xie Gui muttered to himself with great pride.
In fact, Li Yuan on the hilltop opposite was not indifferent to all this. As the commander of the first army, he had long paid close attention to the formation and size of the Han army. When he learned that there were siege vehicles and large crossbows in front of the Han military camp, as well as a large number of ladders, hooks and other equipment, Li Yuan was also uneasy.
These 30,000 Han troops worked tirelessly and brought so many siege equipment deep into unexplored enemy territory. Their determination was truly remarkable. Although the terrain of the Chu region was commonplace for the Han army who came from the hilly land of Lingnan and often crossed mountains and ridges, they were able to carry these cumbersome gadgets with few horses. This shows that Pan Chongche and Xie Gui He was well prepared, and he was determined to win Yiyang.
So many gleaming siege equipment is no joke. Although Li Yuan now has a lot of supplies and equipment in his hands, not to mention rams and crossbows, even rare catapults are being continuously produced, but his heart still Some people sighed, just because the equipment the Han army had on hand was more than enough to attack Yiyang City, a medium-sized city.
What's more, this is a city defense battle. No matter how many war horses the pro-conquerors in Yiyang City have, they cannot be used to withstand the attack of the opponent's siege equipment. No matter how elite the cavalry is, they have to get off their horses to defend the city. After fighting for so many days, , the Han army actually had more than 500 siege vehicles. The brutality of the recent battles is unimaginable. One can imagine how much suffering Lin Sichang, Wumu Teqin and other soldiers suffered during the siege of the city by the Han army...
In the commander's tent, Li Yuan quickly summoned the generals for discussion. Opposite, the Han army's camp was full of flags and military tents were like clouds. Naturally, all the generals saw the scale of the Han army. Everyone looked serious. I don't know whether it was because of worry or the fact that the commander was here, but there was no emotion in their expressions.
"Everyone, everyone has seen the strength of the Han army. Now it is showing its strength to us to scare us! However, this governor believes that the Han army does have the capital to be proud of. It is true that it uses so many siege equipment to deal with Yiyang City. They are very wealthy. What do you think of this?" Li Yuan said in a deep voice.
The generals suddenly looked at each other for a moment, then unexpectedly all of their faces turned red, and finally burst into laughter inexplicably.
Zhu Kuangcong was naturally the first one who couldn't hold it in any longer. The corner of his mouth twitched slightly, he stepped forward and raised his hands, saying loudly: "Are you kidding me, the Governor? How can you be called rich with just those crappy things in the Han army? Those big chariot rushers The crossbows are all worn out by our Tang Dynasty. Even if the Han army has a thousand of them, they can't beat one of our trebuchets! The governor's trebuchet is a serious artifact!"
Li Yuan shook his head slightly and said: "That's true, but don't forget that the Qin Congjun in Yiyang City now doesn't even have a trebuchet. Don't underestimate those rams and crossbows. The ground in front of Yiyang City is open and can be used. It’s handy, even if you don’t like those weapons, but I don’t know how many brothers in Yiyang City have lost their lives because of it! Remember, as a general, you must not underestimate the enemy at any time!”
Zhu Kuangcong blinked his eyes, then regained his scornful expression, nodded sincerely and said: "I am a fool! What the governor said is absolutely true!"
Li Yuan smiled and said: "It doesn't matter! In fact, I don't look down on those things, but when I think about the Han army using them to suppress Yiyang City for several days, I feel a little uncomfortable. All my own troops are cavalry and they are not good at defending the city. The number is far inferior to that of the Han army. We have to arrive in time, otherwise it will be dangerous..."
All the generals were silent. As a member of the Wu Ping Army, they should share weal and woe. At this moment, thinking of the bloody battles among the brothers in Yiyang City for so many days, they suddenly felt a little depressed.
A soldier who was sitting in the corner suddenly said: "Grand Governor, I am a civil servant in my humble position. I have never been in a battle. What I said may not be right, but I also want to express some opinions. If there are any mistakes, please let me know." Please don’t blame me, Commander!”
The generals couldn't help but swallowed, and secretly felt sorry for this little official, but they saw Li Yuan tilting his head and smiling generously: "In military discussions, you should speak freely! Since you are joining the army under the command of this governor, You are naturally qualified to express your opinions, no need to worry, just say what you have to say!”
I saw that this soldier was abiding by the rules. After hearing this, he immediately put down the pen in his hand, stood up and bowed to Li Yuan and the generals, and then said slowly: "Thank you very much, Commander! This is what I think of my humble position, as the ancients said The way to use troops is to attack the heart first. The Han army deliberately displayed those siege equipment in front of our army. It was nothing more than showing off its military power in order to scare our army before the war!
Since they were showing off their military power, they would spare no effort in displaying it. Those weapons seemed to be the treasures of the Han army, and they were even more dependent on them! Now that they want to shake the hearts of our soldiers, we might as well shake theirs in turn. "
Li Yuan smiled and said: "Oh? Then tell me how to shake their hearts?"
Joining the army slowly said: "This is simple. When the soldiers come to block it, the water comes to the earth. Since the Han army has put all their treasures in front of our army, the easiest way is to destroy all the siege equipment. If the army loses what they rely on and cherishes, how can the morale of the army not be in chaos? Commander, this is the humble view of one's position."
The generals frowned, and Zhu Kuangcong's eyes even showed disdain. The thin little official kept talking for a long time without making any sense. After that, when the war started, sooner or later the Han army's equipment would also be Wu Ping's. military attack target. Who doesn't want to destroy all those things, but the key is when to do it, how to do it, and who to do it?
None of this was said. If the Governor had not been present, someone would have interrupted him long ago.
Chapter 202: Attacking the heart first
