It was a dilemma, but someone quickly made a choice.
"Mr. Fan, this war requires experienced people. Although I have the heart to serve the country, I lack experience. If I stay here, I am afraid I will become a burden. Therefore, I will withdraw from this war. The troops under my command should be free." Mr. Fan is in charge, I have nothing to say."
One person spoke, and soon there was a second person, a third person...
One after another, almost half of the dozen young masters present chose to withdraw.
Of course it hurts to hand over the army, but compared with your own life, what does it mean?
Fan Wenzhong nodded, looked around, and asked again, "The opportunity has been given to you. Who else is quitting? Please answer quickly. If you miss it this time, you will have no chance. Please think about it."
Standing in the crowd, Zhao Ang's eyes flashed and his body leaned forward unconsciously. But at this moment, Zheng Liang stood in front of him. Although he did not speak, his smiling eyes still made Zhao Ang flinch.
"Okay, since there is no one to quit, I'm not welcome."
"Come here, send a team of scouts to escort them back to the capital. The rest will wait and follow my orders."
Fan Wenzhong did not waste any time and immediately issued an order to arrange for these withdrawing young masters to leave the city. Then he looked at everyone present and said coldly.
"The whole army obeys the commander's orders and guards the city towers. The Beicheng District is guarded by 10,000 city soldiers led by me. The Xicheng District is guarded by Xie Cang's Shanshan Army and 5,000 infantry. The Dongcheng District is guarded by Zheng Liang. The Nancheng District is guarded by Zhao Ang and others. Zhou Yan is responsible."
"Go quickly, don't delay."
When the order was issued, everyone received military orders and led troops to their respective cities.
Among the Sifang District of Zhenjun City, the most stressful areas are undoubtedly the Beicheng District and Xicheng District of Zhenjun City.
The one with the least pressure was the Nancheng District in the rear. This was why Zhao Ang and Zhou Yan breathed a sigh of relief and did not speak after hearing the order.
Su Qi'an, as a staff member, had similar duties as a military advisor, so he naturally stayed in Beicheng District and stayed with Fan Wenzhong.
Su Qi'an was not dissatisfied with this arrangement. Beicheng District seemed dangerous, but with Fan Wenzhong, a veteran, he could withstand any frontal impact.
Moreover, Beicheng District also assumes the responsibility of the headquarters, and all kinds of military reports will be passed on immediately. Su Qi'an can just take advantage of this opportunity to analyze and see if there are any loopholes in Da Rong's army.
The order was issued, and the entire Zhenjun City began to operate like a activated war machine.
All the people in the city were ready and waiting for Fan Wenzhong's call. This city full of liveliness and vitality was immediately filled with a strong flow of blood.
Just as Zhenjun City began to operate its defense, the assembled Daerong army on the opposite side also began to take action.
Just as Fan Wenzhong, Su Qi'an, and Zheng Liang thought, the main direction of the attack of the assembled Darong army was not Zhenjun City, at least not at the moment. It was just a naked show off.
Don't look at Ningzhou Tenth Army City, which has a total of 300,000 soldiers and horses, but unfortunately it is only a passive defense, all dispersed, and there will be no active attack at all.
A military city can only have 20,000 to 30,000 people at most, and Dai Rong's harassing cavalry has 10,000 to 20,000 people. After so many years of dealing with each other, Ku Shu, the second prince of Dai Rong, covets Ningzhou.
As long as he takes Ningzhou, with his military exploits, he can definitely crush the eldest prince, and then the prince's position will be his.
Therefore, no matter what, he is bound to win Ningzhou.
In the middle of the 80,000-strong army, on a high platform, Kushu sat on a large tiger-skin chair, with a large sword inserted in front of him.
He didn't say anything, but the ruthless look he exuded unconsciously made the surrounding soldiers afraid to approach him.
Only Liu Shengming climbed onto the high platform calmly.
Kushu glanced at Liu Shengming and said, "Mr. Liu, your showing off does not seem to have deterred Liang Ren. This speed of gathering seems to have failed."
Liu Shengming held his hand and said calmly, "The second prince may be intimidated by Liang Ren, but others may be afraid of him, but to that veteran, he is not worth mentioning at all."
"The second prince has been dealing with Fan Wenzhong for many years. If she can make the other party surrender by intimidation, then she is no longer Fan Wenzhong."
"Haha, sir, you are right. You Liang people still understand your own people. To be honest, His Highness admires Fan Wenzhong very much. It's a pity that this old guy doesn't take soft and hard words."
"Di Liang is lucky to have such a defense master, but in front of the Darong Iron Cavalry, any defense is vulnerable. Mr. Liu, this time it's up to you, don't let me down."
"Second Prince, don't worry, everything is under control."
Soon, the assembled Daerong army received similar orders, and the black torrent began to disperse.
In just a few minutes, at least 50,000 of the 80,000 troops gathered by Dayong left towards the two wings.
In front of Zhenjun City, there were only 30,000 troops.
It seems that the strength of the two sides is about the same, and Zhenjun City is the defending side. With the high walls and thick walls of the city, and 30,000 troops in front of them, it is basically impossible to conquer Zhenjun City.
Fan Wenzhong and Darong have been dealing with each other for so many years, but why can't they see each other's purpose?
Thirty thousand troops were unable to capture Zhenjun City, but they were more than enough to besiege it.
As long as a large defensive city like Zhenjun City can be trapped so that it cannot respond and support, and then heavy troops are sent to storm one of the military cities, and one by one is captured, Ningzhou's defense will be nothing more than a joke.
Regarding the weaknesses of Ningzhou's defense system, how could Fan Wenzhong not know that the 300,000 troops were scattered like nails in various places in Ningzhou, and they could not take the initiative to attack without orders.
The so-called passive defense looks like an iron wall, but in fact it becomes vulnerable when flaws are found.
Regarding this issue, Fan Wenzhong responded to the court more than once, but the reply he received was: Ningzhou's defense system has remained intact for many years, and if it is changed rashly, it will be rejected for fear of changes.
Fan Wenzhong was interested, but he was helpless.
Su Qi'an couldn't understand the deeper meaning of the court's words. Taking the initiative would require greater mobilization of military power, even if the court believed in Fan Wenzhong.
But once military commanders, especially veteran military commanders, have more control over military power, it's hard not to feel resentful.
Therefore, in order to prevent signs from appearing, the best way is to eliminate them directly.
Su Qi'an looked at the military report in his hand and listened to Fan Wenzhong's narration, and the helpless feeling emerged spontaneously.
All they can do now is to perform their duties in their positions, and it is not their turn to worry about anything else.
Fan Wenzhong was able to open his heart and talk to Su Qi'an. On the one hand, Su Qi'an did provide some valuable strategic ideas. More importantly, through the conversation, Fan Wenzhong discovered that Su Qi'an was a rare talent.
It can be said that Su Qi'an has changed a lot, and his solicitation for Su Qi'an has been revealed several times during this period.
But every time, Su Qi'an refused because he focused on the war at hand and had no intention of thinking about anything else.
Fortunately, everyone here is Fan Wenzhong's confidant. If it were those young masters and buddies, if Fan Wenzhong had this intention for them, they would all agree without even thinking about it.
Who is Fan Wenzhong? Not to mention that he has been guarding the border for many years and has great prestige. No one in the imperial court, big or small, is allowed to call him "Old Fan" when he meets him.
As long as you hook up with Mr. Fan, your future prospects are limitless. At least within the general system, you should be taken care of.
But Su Qi'an refused. Isn't this just a joke? What is it?
Su Qi'an's refusal was not out of arrogance, but because he had his own plans, and his purpose had never changed.
This time he was only invited to come here. In order to repay his kindness to Xie Cang, Su Qi'an will return to his hometown when the war is over and accumulate strength in Dongshan Village. No matter what happens, he will have self-protection.
As for setting foot on the general system, forget it. You have to eat your food step by step. If you go too fast or too high, you will inevitably end up in trouble.
No matter where you are, whether it is civil servants or military generals, wherever there are people, there will be intrigues, so in this matter, long-term consideration or silent development is the best way.
Fan Wenzhong felt sorry for Su Qi'an's rejection, but he also respected Su Qi'an's decision.
I have more admiration for this talented man.
Military reports continued to arrive one after another, and people in the lobby began to be busy. Da Rong's army had already attacked.
At present, the defense problems in the four cities are not serious. As long as Fan Wenzhong's orders are followed, Zhenjun City is basically not lost.
As for the other nine military cities, Fan Wenzhong also had countermeasures. Although he could not support them, Da Rong's army only numbered 80,000.
How can it be so easy to truly capture a military city? He, Fan Wenzhong, is not called the master of defense for nothing.
As long as it can withstand three rounds of attacks, the morale of Da Rong's army will definitely be dampened, dragging it into a stalemate. By then it will be Fan Wenzhong's home court.
Time passed by, and military reports were delivered one by one. Everything was as expected by Fan Wenzhong.
The ten military cities were all attacked to varying degrees, but they all survived with little loss.
Fan Wenzhong nodded, put down the military newspaper in his hand, and walked to the observation deck. He looked at the attack of Da Rong's army. Although the attack was fierce, the attack was obviously frustrated.
At this time, Fan Wenzhong suddenly said, "Xiao Su, are you the queen of the royal family?"
Su Qian was a little stunned when Fan Wenzhong asked.
Su Qi'an is indeed the queen of the royal family. His ancestor is the brother of the founding emperor Su Yi, who was named King of Yongchuan.
After only two or three hundred years of development, by Su Qi'an's generation, the thinness of the bloodline was negligible, and the so-called relatives of the emperor were just a joke.
Anyone who understands this matter will know Su Qi'an's identity, but speaking of this identity will only add to the laughter.
Therefore, neither Xie Cang nor Fang Jingzhi would make an issue of this matter.
At this time, Fan Wenzhong brought it up, which made Su Qi'an a little puzzled, but Su Qi'an didn't say anything and nodded slightly.
Fan Wenzhong's words immediately cleared up Su Qian's inner doubts.
