Qi Yu was pursuing Binggui's speed, but Hong Tao was even faster than him in scoring three points.
After General Hong completed the deployment of troops and generals in Qiongzhou, he set off urgently that night. He marched quickly, both by land and water, and rushed to the rescue as quickly as possible.
Therefore, when Qi Yu arrived at his destination, Qiongzhou's reinforcements were already in place and began to set up camp.
When he learned that Mr. Qi was coming in person, Duan Zicheng hurried out to greet him, paying great attention to etiquette.
As for His Majesty the Emperor, who came here for a visit, he didn't take it too seriously.
Duan Zicheng is different from Leng Qing. He has only been a minister of the imperial court and not a minister, so he does not have much affection for the royal family.
In addition, he is still the abandoned minister of the former emperor, and his relationship is not much better. Besides, he is now a local official's job and has no relationship with the central government. Even if the relationship becomes more tense, what's the harm?
It can be seen that Duan Zicheng is still very upset about the recall incident that year. Although he didn't say it, he still felt a little grudge in his heart.
Therefore, his attitude towards Jin Shang was quite cold.
Li Hongyu was not a fool. When he saw Duan Zicheng paying homage to Qi Yu first, and then coming to greet him, he already understood his attitude.
Especially the sentence "I am in armor and can't salute, but I hope Your Majesty will not blame you". This sentence is so clear that "I won't offend you".
Li Hongyu, who was marginalized, immediately saw his identity clearly.
During this trip, I was just a bystander, dispatching troops and giving orders, which had nothing to do with me.
fair enough!
Didn’t Confucius say that it’s better to learn and practice over time? Observing and experiencing is also a pleasure in life. So, why bother with it?
The emperor, who wanted to understand the logic, smiled and took the initiative to sit in the position of deputy commander behind the tent.
Duan Zicheng was startled when he saw that he was so knowledgeable.
He thought to himself: Putting aside his ability, in terms of his magnanimity alone, he has surpassed the previous Supreme Emperor.
It seemed that he had learned a lot from being with Qi Yu.
This special influence made the emperor become more like a normal person rather than a lofty god.
Speaking of jokes, after he sat down, he directly discussed the current military situation.
"According to reliable information, the enemy's coalition forces have more than 2,000 warships and about 100,000 marines. They are divided into three strongholds and are stationed at the port of Tianzhu..."
"What? So many?"
Qi Yu was shocked at first when he heard this, but then he started to understand after thinking about it.
This number seems shocking, but if divided by nine, it makes sense.
Each of their countries only needs to contribute part of their elite forces to form an invincible giant army.
Moreover, they are still advanced troops equipped with firearms. It is not an exaggeration to call them arrogant.
Although Qiongzhou's firearms are ahead of the world, this advantage is almost zero in the face of the absolute disparity in military power.
No matter how fierce the tiger is, it can't stand being surrounded by wolves. This is the truth.
Duan Zicheng also said that in addition to firearms, the enemy troops were all equipped with inferior steam engines. This configuration is a level higher than the previous sails.
The main reason why it is called inferior is that it breaks down easily and breaks down after a few swings.
This is also good news that is rare to hear among the many unfavorable messages.
Although the Westerners got the prototype of the steam engine, the drawings were secretly tampered with by Qi Xiaotong, so after they corrected them, they created something nondescript.
Qi Yu once said that this kind of advanced technology cannot be kept secret, and it is only a matter of time before it is copied by other countries. Therefore, the correct answer is to pursue leadership rather than resting on one's laurels.
Overall, the enemy's strength has reached the level of the most terrifying military force on the entire planet.
Who dares to underestimate it?
Not only that, there should be some wise men participating in the Nine-Nation Alliance Army.
This is not a wild guess!
Through their division of troops into three places, some clues can be seen.
This kind of deployment is not only like a horn, but also can echo each other from a distance. It is not simple. What's more important is that this kind of formation can effectively avoid being swept away by sneak attacks.
Due to the huge military strength of the coalition forces, which were divided into three areas, there was no problem at all. Either side is strong enough to fight a large-scale war.
Therefore, the enemy's move can be regarded as a stroke of genius, which cannot be done by wine bags and rice bags.
In addition to dividing their troops, the enemy also set up army formations near the port to prevent the Qiong army from sneak attacks and landings.
It is not difficult to see that the enemy has obviously developed a long memory because of past mistakes, and it is basically impossible for Duan Zicheng to repeat his old tricks. Overall, it seems that the other party has made a solid arrangement and is waiting for work.
It was precisely because of this that they were wary of Duan Zicheng's tactics and did not dare to attack rashly.
Since you have the winning ticket, why take risks?
In any case, the two parties reached a coincidental tacit understanding due to psychological warfare considerations. Do not infringe upon each other and maintain the status quo.
Qi Yu's reinforcements also took advantage of this gap, so they arrived here during the time they were peacefully coexisting.
Didn't the Nine-Nation Alliance expect this?
There is!
However, they feel that their own strength is strong enough and they are not afraid of any reinforcements from the other side.
Therefore, they are trying their best to pursue a battle of strength without conspiracy. Only such a fair war can fully highlight their advantages.
It is very logical to exploit strengths and avoid weaknesses.
"In addition to the enemy's military strength, have you investigated other aspects of the enemy's army?" Qi Yu frowned slightly and asked.
"Others in person?" Duan Zicheng thought for a moment, then shook his head and said: "Except for the military aspect, I don't pay attention to anything else."
The other items here mainly include the enemy's morale, armaments, and various military supplies.
In other words, it is a combination of factors.
Qi Yu believed that since he couldn't beat the opponent in terms of strength, he could only attack him from other angles.
Using one's own strengths to overcome the enemy's weaknesses will never go out of style.
Unfortunately, Duan Zicheng didn't have much information about this, so it seemed that he could only go and inquire about it.
Who should go?
Who else could be there, naturally Leng Qing and Huang Fei.
The two of them are internal guards and are particularly good at spying on information. If they take action personally, they will definitely gain something.
Normally, one of the two would be enough, but this time the matter was so important that it was better to go together.
"Brother Huang, go and inquire about the specific situation of these three armies and make sure there are no mistakes."
"Don't worry, Mr. Qi, we will definitely live up to our expectations."
Having said that, Qi Yu said to Leng Qing: "The enemy's rear cannot be ignored either and must be investigated closely. I leave this matter to you."
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rear?
Yeah, I got it!
Hearing this, Leng Qing clasped her fists and said, "Don't worry, we will explore the urgent needs in the shortest possible time, as quickly as possible."
