Even though the craftsmen in the rear camp worked day and night, there was only so much time in total. The ordnance such as bed crossbows and other weapons they produced were far less than the rate of consumption. The ordnance accumulated after two days of not fighting could not reach the level of white goods. The stringent requirements for covering the Wei army's front line were met.
This also means that more lives of Qin soldiers are needed to make up for the omissions caused by insufficient weapons. But now the Qin army has been weakened by the battle with the Zhao army, and its combat strength is already in danger. If he can fight with his life, how can Bai Qi be willing to waste his elite soldiers in vain.
If there are too many losses in this battle, the Qin army may be defeated even though it is victorious.
The Shangdang campaign, which was completed with the efforts of the whole country, actually fell off the chain at the last moment, and there was even a possibility of falling short. How could Bai Qi not be angry?
Facing Lord Wu An's anger, the quartermaster was also helpless. Then he knelt down on one knee, cupped his fists with both hands and said, "Reporting to Mr. Wu An, after receiving the general the day before yesterday, the general immediately sent his deputies and led an army of five hundred to go to Guanglang City to mobilize bed crossbows, chariot crossbows and other ordnance."
"According to the original plan, it should have been escorted to the camp before noon yesterday." The quartermaster swallowed, and seeing that Mr. Wu An had no intention of interrupting, he continued: "I didn't expect that after noon, it still hadn't been delivered. The general thought that maybe This is also because the main force in Light Wolf City has been separated, resulting in slower handover and transfer."
"Therefore, the general will send another three hundred soldiers to assist, and order him to send people to report the progress every hour. But..." the quartermaster said, wiping the sweat on his forehead.
"But, what?" Sima Cuo on the side couldn't help but interjected.
After more than two days of fierce fighting, he knew very well how passive it was without crossbow weapons.
"But." The quartermaster lowered his head and continued to reply: "Until now, no one has returned to the camp to report the progress."
As he spoke, the quartermaster knocked his head to the ground.
Hearing this, Bai Qi's frown deepened, he took out two deep breaths and said slowly: "Why don't you send someone to investigate?"
"Jun Wu An, since yesterday at 8 o'clock, the general has realized that something is wrong, so he has sent out cavalry almost every half hour to inquire about the ordnance transportation situation. But..." The quartermaster did not dare to continue. , obviously, he finally realized that things might not be as simple as he imagined.
"Still no reward?" Bai Qi asked expressionlessly.
"Yes, yes." The quartermaster replied slowly: "The cavalry sent out more than ten waves in total, but there was no response."
"Jun Wu An." Sima Cuo also realized the seriousness of the matter and hurriedly wanted to say something, but was stopped by Bai Qi with a wave of his hand.
Bai Qi naturally knew what Sima Cuo was thinking, but Bai Qi also knew that there was no time left. Not only was the war on the frontline imminent, but if things really developed in the direction he least expected, time would be even more precious. Bai Qi You must master the most information as quickly as possible and make the most correct decisions as quickly as possible.
Seeing Bai Qi waving his hand, Sima Cuo immediately stepped back.
"How long can the army maintain its food supply? How much weaponry is there left?" Bai Qi continued to ask.
"Jun Wu An, due to the reduction in troops, the army's food supply can still last for five days. If you save some, it may last for ten days." The quartermaster is obviously very clear about his own job. He was about to clearly report the numbers one by one: "As for the ordnance, there are not many heavy ordnances such as crossbows and arrow towers left. They are only enough for one battle. There are still enough crossbows and arrows. There is no problem in holding on for one or two more battles. Ge There are still tens of thousands of spears, swords, shields, etc.”
When Bai Qi heard this, the worry in his heart became more intense. According to the words of the quartermaster, whether it is food, grass, ordnance, I am afraid that it can only be used for ten days at most. If it is true...
Bai Qi didn't dare to think any more, but Bai Qi also knew that he couldn't mess up, and the Qin army couldn't mess up.
After pacing for two steps, Bai Qi already had a plan in mind. He did not blame the quartermaster for delaying the report, because Bai Qi knew that now was not the time. The current Qin army must unite as one to have any chance of changing the predicament.
"Pass my general's order." Bai Qi returned to his seat, his eyes cold and determined.
"Yes!" the generals immediately replied.
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"One: At three o'clock in the morning, launch a general attack on the Wei army according to the original plan." Bai Qi ordered calmly.
"Yes!" Although Sima Cuo was very puzzled by Bai Qi's order, he still took the lead and took the order. Without him, I trust you.
"General Wang Lu is responsible for the outer war, and General Sima Cuo is responsible for the internal attack." Bai nodded, obviously satisfied with Sima Cuo's cooperation.
"Yes." Sima Cuo agreed again.
"General Sima." Bai Qi picked up the token from the table and handed it to Sima Cuo, and said, "It is not difficult to defeat the Wei army. General, you must seize the food of the Wei army. Do you understand?"
Sima Cuo was stunned when he heard this, and then he understood - Bai Qi was already planning for the worst outcome.
Now that Guanglang City is cut off, the worst result is that another country joins the Changping War and cuts off the supply of the army. Although I don’t know which country it is, Chu State, Han State or Qi State? But that's not important! The only country that can compete with my Qin army, Zhao, has been crippled. As long as the problem of arms and food is solved, the Qin army will not be afraid of challenges from any country.
In terms of ordnance, there are many skilled craftsmen in the army, and Shangdang is not short of wood and iron tools. In addition, with the leftovers from the battlefield, supplying one or two supplies is not a big problem.
The key is food and grass! The three-year Shangdang War completely destroyed Shangdang's economy, with a large population loss and large areas of farmland deserted, making it impossible to obtain food locally. Without food and grass, even as strong as Zhao's army would become like mud, and his own Qin soldiers would not be spared either. They might fall before the battle even begins.
If we want to solve the problem of weapons and food, the Wei army in front of us is obviously the key. The Wei army came from a long way, and there was no good passage for transporting grain in the rear, so the grain they carried must not be small. As long as they can seize the grain and grass from the Wei army for their own use, the Qin army has no fear of blockade by other countries.
Sima Cuo, who understood Bai Qi's intentions, immediately took the token with both hands, nodded and said, "Don't worry, Mr. Wu An, we will definitely get the food and fodder of the Wei army, so that we can make a complete plan."
Bai Qi nodded immediately and continued to order: "Second, scout camp."
"Yes." A Qin general replied as he left the squad.
"Send an elite unit quickly to the west of Light Wolf City, the east of Danshui Barrier, and the south of Jiepailing to investigate the situation. Remember one light and one dark, and be sure to bring back accurate information." Bai Qi handed out a Token, said seriously.
Although Bai Qi had basically guessed the possible situation from the delay in arriving the military supplies and the disappearance of the person who urged him, what if? !
