If the yellow sand is sentimental, how can the green grass not find the warmth of the soil underfoot? If the strong wind is sentimental, how can it create a fascinating mirage scene?
In the military camp across the desert, soldiers everywhere were collecting water from the sand pits.
The collected water will be put into the empty water bladders, and there are also some water holes where the horses are released to drink.
The Luoyang shovel has done a great job. You can tell if there is water under the sand by inserting the Luoyang shovel.
Especially in shady areas, running east to west on the shady side of the sand ridge, there is usually the most water.
In addition, some grassroots officers such as Xiaoqi who are literate will read brochures with pictures.
There are pictures of plants, insects, and animals on the booklet.
Whenever you encounter a certain kind of plant, poisonous snakes, scorpions, and sandworms may appear around you.
That means there is water here, otherwise those creatures cannot survive.
Just such a booklet with pictures, the soldiers of the Ming Dynasty all regarded it as a treasure. It was so awesome. They verified it all the way and it was correct.
"There is no consumption at all. I replenish it along the way. There is always enough water. Who can believe that this is in the desert."
The camp was set up, and a general came over to explain the situation. From the time the team set off until now, the water has always been saturated.
Sometimes we know there is an oasis and the guide tells us to replenish the water source. Sometimes there is no oasis and the Luoyang shovel comes into play and everyone finds a location to dig for water.
The speed of the key teams was not affected and they were all operated during breaks. Many sergeants washed their hand towels and put them on the sand to dry.
When we feel the next oasis, everyone has to take a shower.
Everyone could hear some soldiers humming and digging sand pits to collect water. When there was more water, the singing became more cheerful.
This is a march, the soldiers are so happy, needless to say, morale?
"There is a mirage ahead, there is a big lake, God knows which lake it is reflected in, Xiaqiu Village said it in the brochure."
The general came over to talk about the situation. There was a big lake. But it's impossible, there's no lake at that location.
"How to deal with it?" Xu Da was a little anxious upon hearing this.
"I told them to go tomorrow, but the guarantee tomorrow is gone. This is the solution provided by Xiaqiu Village. What is going on in their village?"
This general's level is obviously not high enough, unlike Lan Yu who has access to more secrets.
But he always knew about some weapons and other aspects, and every time he wrote in the booklet written by Xiaqiu Village, there were possible problems and how to deal with them.
Any normal person, especially a general, will always be curious, and anyone else would be afraid.
This is simply strategizing and winning thousands of miles away. It is so crazy and makes people speechless.
Marching all the way, I felt like I was in Xiaqiu Village everywhere, including the pickles I ate, produced by Jubiqi... so delicious!
Every general wants to control the overall situation, but now they find that not only can they not control it, but they don't even understand the other party's situation. The depressed feeling is too uncomfortable.
The other generals also looked at Xu Da. If you know, just say it. They felt like they had become a pawn.
Xu Da pondered for a moment and nodded: "There is a very powerful master in Xiaqiu Village. The technology he provided to the palace will earn him 70-80% of the Ming Dynasty's fiscal revenue this year. I estimate.
This is when the mine is counted as the fiscal revenue of the Ming Dynasty. The mine was also given by Xiaqiu Village, but it was not included in the palace.
Before you come out, you should also know something about how much business Xiaqiu Village has done, including what technology it has given to the palace.
Those are all small things. The really powerful ones are the Daming Navy and the department store after we came out.
The suspension of the construction of Zhongdu was what the master meant, and the two droughts were what the master said.
Ningguo Mansion and Taiping Mansion will be moved according to the way Gao Ren fought in Xiaqiu Village. I don’t need to talk about the ordnance, right?
This is Xiaqiu Village. Its masters don’t show up, but they do everything. They jump out of the Three Realms and are not among the Five Elements! "
Xu Da deliberately told some things about Xiaqiu Village. He had a good relationship with Zhu Yuanzhang and knew a lot about the inside story.
Now is the time to boost morale. In two days we will cross the desert to Lingbei.
How can the war be fought if the general has no clue? Anyway, he didn’t know who the master was, so he just said it! Even blowing is no problem.
So at night, the generals gathered together and wanted to hear the specific situation.
How do you sing that song? oh! knew!
The stars twinkled in the intoxicating night, and bursts of military songs rang out in the desert. We sat on the cool sand and listened to the general telling the story of Xiaqiu Village...
Not only the ten generals except Lan Yu, but also many lower officers were also called over by Xu Da.
Four people had a can of canned food, and they ate it slowly, passing it around to each person who would take a bite.
He talked about Xiaqiu Village, starting with the rise of Xiaqiu Village, and told everyone how Xiaqiu Village came into being.
Not because they have skills, but because they are willing to bury themselves and contribute to Ming Dynasty.
What did you do in Xiaqiu Village? They have so much technology, but they don't use it themselves.
This once again proves the strength of Xiaqiu Village. They have provided us with a lot of tools, and we will definitely win.
If you don’t believe me, look at the revolving flintlock gun that was sent to you earlier. So our Majesty has too much money in the palace and is now trying to spend it.
If the losses are small this time and the party responsible wins the battle, the next time we fight, we will have such weapons, meritorious deeds can only be made in the moment, and the title of marquis is right in front of us.
Come on! Come on everyone! The premise is that no one is allowed to advance rashly. Anyone who dares to stick out the team to look for fighters can capture them directly without waiting to go back and deal with them.
Anyway, Xu Da cheated and sold some secrets, just to win this battle.
He actually knew that he could retreat even if he lost, and there would be no problem.
But how could he be willing to lose? How many things have been given out by the rear? How can I face His Majesty if I lose?
What he was more afraid of was the inquiry from Xiaqiu Village, although until now, Xiaqiu Village had never intervened in the personnel issues at court.
It seems that in that village, it doesn't matter who is in which position in the court. People fight and play by themselves.
But he is afraid that the more silent a person is, once he speaks out, things will not be simple.
How many things does Xiaqiu Village provide? Technology, resources, and even pickles are given to you, but you lose...
The generals, big and small, listened and once again understood the intention of the battle, which was to advance slowly and focus on defense.
That is, if you encounter various waves of enemy battles, do you have any cavalry in your team? Of course I have it. If it doesn’t come out, I will take good care of the horse.
If you come over, I will use my flintlock to defend you. If you are out of range, I will chase you. After chasing you for a certain distance, my cavalry will come back.
What? You want a sneak attack? Shit! Don't we have any scouts?
Night attack? I hold a lamp and place it in front of the two armies. Do you dare to charge?
If you can, shoot down the light for me? If you come to range, I'll shoot you with my flintlock.
This is a normal war, just like boxing in sports. Test, protect, attack, test again, defend again, attack again, find the opponent's pattern and knock it down.
Then those with long arms should take advantage of long distance, while those with short arms should seek breakthroughs and close-fitting.
The Ming army is not afraid of being close to the body, but they have the advantage of long arms. Come on! Are you fighting a mobile war or a positional war?
(End of chapter)
