In fact, it is not impossible to expand tens of thousands of troops. "Zhao Yutu said suddenly.
Wang Lin looked puzzled and said, "Didn't Mr. Zhao just say that we couldn't expand the military camp? Why did it suddenly happen again?"
"With the current situation of several military camps, it is naturally impossible to expand new military camps, but if changes are made, tens of thousands more troops can still be achieved." Zhao Yutu said.
Wang Lin was overjoyed and said: "This is a good thing. As long as we can have more soldiers, defending Datong will not be a problem. If we can have an army of 100,000, my subordinates will dare to attack the capital and overturn the dragon under the emperor's butt." Bring the chair back for the boss to sit on."
He was born a bandit, and unlike ordinary people who believed that imperial power was granted by heaven, in his mind, whoever had the ability to overthrow the emperor's throne was qualified to sit on that position.
Zhao Yutu said: "Don't say an army of 100,000, it is an army of 200,000, or an army of 300,000. Don't forget, the ancients rebelled, and once the flag was raised, hundreds of thousands of troops could be summoned easily."
"Students know better." Wang Lin dismissed Zhao Yutu, then looked at Liu Heng and said, "The great master can also establish himself as the king. After taking Datong Fucheng and making Datong Fucheng the capital, the great master can ascend the throne in Datong Fucheng. .”
"Nonsense." Liu Heng scolded.
He wants to ascend the throne and proclaim himself emperor just because he wins Datong. In his eyes, he is seeking death.
He believed that if he ascended the throne in Datong, the imperial court might not even want Liaodong anymore, and would send a large army to encircle and suppress him and Tiger Flag.
Although the Tiger Flag now has some strength, he doesn't think he can survive the full force of the imperial army.
Gao Yingxiang, the later king of Chuang, is the best example. He was eager to rebel and become king, and was eventually sent to the capital to be cut to pieces. Even Li Zicheng almost died at the hands of the army several times.
He is self-aware. The strength of the Tiger Flag is not its soldiers, but the entire system. It has an iron farm and smuggling profits, and has its own weapons workshop to make armor and iron cannons. In addition, the Martial Arts Hall cultivates talents. This is The strong foundation of the Tiger Character Banner is that once there is a problem with one of its links and even only the fighting soldiers are left, the Tiger Character Flag at that time will not be as good as Gao Yingxiang's Chuangjun.
Zhao Yutu on the side said: "Actually, as long as we save part of the money spent on several military camps, it will be enough to support an army of tens of thousands."
Liu Heng turned to look at Zhao Yutu and said, "How to ensure the combat effectiveness of the warrior camp?"
"The combat effectiveness is definitely not as good as the current soldiers." Zhao Yutu said sarcastically.
Liu Heng said sternly: "The reason why our soldiers of the Tiger Character Banner are strong is because we are willing to spend money to arm our soldiers to the teeth. Once we follow the method you said and expand the army to tens of thousands, we will have the people, but But the combat effectiveness has dropped to the point where it is not even as good as the main camp troops of the official army. At that time, let alone attacking Datong Fucheng, I am afraid that the imperial court will send tens of thousands of soldiers and horses to wipe out us."
The more he spoke, the uglier his face became.
Over the years, he has been pursuing the strategy of elite soldiers, but he did not expect that the people below would still think of using the tactics of rogue bandits, which made him very disappointed.
Zhao Yutu and Wang Lin saw that Liu Heng's face was not good-looking, and neither of them dared to speak.
At this time, Shi Lei, who had won a great victory, came to the hillside.
"I have reported to the great master that the Sixth Soldier Battalion captured 304 officers and soldiers, and killed 430 people. It was a great victory." Shi Lei said with a happy face.
"Well done." Liu Heng nodded.
Shi Lei said with a smile: "The key is that the officers and soldiers are too weak. They don't resist at all. They just run away without even using their armor, otherwise they can capture more."
This battle was a complete victory for the officers and soldiers. It was a good experience for his Sixth Soldier Battalion, and more importantly, it was a meritorious service.
"You are taking advantage of your Sixth Soldier Camp, knowing that our Fifth Soldier Camp is ambushed behind the hillside." Wang Lin said sourly.
He regretted in his heart that when he chose the mission, he did not choose to face the officers and soldiers head-on. Now it was their Fifth Soldier Battalion that was in the spotlight.
Shi Lei put his hand on Wang Lin's shoulder and said with a smile: "Wang Yingzheng, don't be impatient. There will be another chance in the future. Since our tiger-shaped flag has raised the anti-flag, are we afraid that there will be no officers and soldiers to encircle and suppress it?"
Wang Lin took Shi Lei's hand away from his shoulder and said, "You still behave well despite getting a small advantage. This time, you took advantage of me."
"This is not about taking advantage, this is about strength." Shi Lei patted Wang Jian's shoulder with his palm again.
This battle was originally for his Sixth Soldier Battalion and the Fifth Soldier Battalion to face the official army together, and the Fifth Soldier Battalion was the main one, facing the enemy head-on, while his Sixth Soldier Battalion served as a surprise ambush. Halfway through, it was his Sixth Soldier Battalion that finally killed the enemy, but the Fifth Soldier Battalion didn't even touch the side of the officers and soldiers, which made him feel like he had eaten a piece of well water in June. Watermelon, so comfortable.
Zhao Yutu on the side said to Liu Heng at this time: "Are you going to retreat after finishing the battlefield in a while?"
Shi Lei was surprised when he heard this and said: "Aren't we going to attack other counties?"
"We are not going to attack other counties. We will continue to defend here in Lingqiu, but the troops at Xinping Fort are about to move." Liu Heng turned to look at Zhao Yutu and said, "Go to Xinping Fort in person and tell The two battalions of soldiers stationed there attacked Xinping Fort."
Wang Lin puzzled and said: "Xinping Fort is just a side fort. Although there are some merchants in the city, they are not of much use to our Tiger-Character Banner. Our Tiger-Character Banner's foundation is in Lingqiu. Even if we capture Guangling, it will be worse." Xinpingbao is useful.”
"It is precisely because Xinping Fort is a border fort that it is important to us." Liu Heng said, "By taking Xinping Fort, even if something happens to Lingqiu, we will have a way to retreat to the grassland."
"My subordinates are willing to lead the Fifth Soldier Battalion to cooperate with Chen Yingzheng and others in attacking Xinping Fort." Wang Lin offered his invitation.
Liu Heng waved his hand and said: "The first and second soldiers' camps are enough to capture Xinping Fort. Although the officers and soldiers suffered a defeat in Lingqiu, they will not give up easily. It won't take long to return." We will encircle and suppress our Tiger Flag for the second time, so the Fifth Soldier Battalion will remain behind to deal with the officers and soldiers behind."
"Yes." Wang Lin agreed.
Zhao Yutu said: "At this moment, the army has just been defeated and there must be no time to think too much. My subordinates just took this opportunity to lead a team of people to the grassland outside Xinping Fort."
Liu Heng nodded and warned: "Be careful on the road. Try not to go to the official road in the direction of Datong. It is better to take a longer detour and be deliberately safe. After taking Xinping Fort, you will stay in Xinping Fort. Fort takes charge of the overall situation."
Zhao Yutu left from the hillside.
Soon, a group of cavalry set off from Lingqiu and galloped all the way north.
