In the change of dynasties in history, all the princes in the late Eastern Han Dynasty had their own abilities. Even Gongsun Kang of Liaodong was able to defeat the border barbarians and suppress Wuhuan and Xianbei.
The Wuhu and Five Dynasties periods were too chaotic and dark, but the princes and military governors who could survive in this era were all ruthless and decisive strong men.
Only at the end of the Ming Dynasty, natural disasters continued and refugees were everywhere. Both the official army and the peasant army were worse than the other. The Houjin army in Liaodong was equally bad, but they were a little better than the official army and the peasant army, and they succeeded in sweeping the world.
Liu Zeqing was one of the worst soldiers in the late Ming Dynasty.
He and Sun Ru have similar reputations in history, but in terms of strength, Sun Ru surpasses him by ten blocks.
Suddenly arriving in the world of China, Liu Zeqing was surrounded by either Sun Rujun, or the elites of Nanliang, Former Qin, Caojun, and Tangjun. No one could defeat the rabble under his command.
He can only choose one force to flatter him.
It's a pity that in Sun Ru's eyes, he and his troops are just a group of cannon fodder that consumes Yuan Shu's army.
On the city wall.
Mu Chun and Chen Da looked at another wave of troops coming from a distance, and their expressions became solemn. Wanshou City now has ten thousand soldiers and horses, and the number of enemies attacking the city continues to increase.
This gave them an ominous premonition.
"It's Liu Zeqing's troops!"
Not far away, a captain in charge of commanding the new recruits shouted in a low voice,
Among the five thousand newly trained recruits, people with refugee backgrounds such as Mu Hong and Chen Da could only serve as team captains. Official positions such as commanders and military princes were all occupied by sons of aristocratic families and people who were attached to wealthy families.
The captain who spoke was a member of Zhang Xun's tribe.
"I heard that Liu Zeqing gave Sun Ru a lot of food, grass and equipment and became Sun Ru's lackey. I didn't expect this to be true!"
"Don't worry, Liu Zeqing's people are just a mob. Even if Liu Zeqing's troops and horses are included, Sun Ru only has 30,000 or 40,000 people... There is a saying in the art of war that ten people should be surrounded. If you want to attack a city, you can't do it without ten times the troops and horses. Absolute chance of winning! We have ten thousand people to defend the city, nothing will happen!"
Two captains from aristocratic families spoke.
Their voices were so low that ordinary soldiers on the city wall could not hear them.
That is, Mu Chun and Chen Da, two generals close to the third level, have sharp ears and eyes, and can hear subtle sounds in the distance.
The two looked at each other and shook their heads secretly.
Zhang Xun's five thousand soldiers and horses were pretty good, but the newly recruited soldiers and horses were not so good, and the son of aristocratic family who served as the recruit's captain had no experience in leading troops.
As the art of war goes, surround it ten times.
Does it mean that if 10,000 people defend the city, then 100,000 people must attack it to have any chance of winning?
The Art of War just gives you a rough outline for you to think about, but it does not ask you to lead troops rigidly according to the military manual.
Even Chen Da, who has never read a book, understands this.
"Brother Chen, in my opinion, if Sun Ru leads his elite troops this time, things may not go well for Wanshou City... We have to make plans early, but we can't really be buried with Yuan Shu's army!"
Mu Chun said quietly.
Chen Dadao: "Brother, what do you think?"
"My idea is that when Sun Ru's army is attacking the city, let's show our strength... It's not difficult to get ahead with our abilities. During the war, Yuan Shu's army will definitely suffer a lot of losses. Let's take this opportunity to make contributions and get promoted, and then win over some The men who are brave enough to fight!"
"With soldiers and horses in hand, anything can be done easily. If Wanshou City is attacked, we will lead the troops to break out. Breaking through is safer when there are more people! If Wanshou City can block it, we have soldiers in hand. When the lord expands eastward, We can also cooperate with the main kilometers!"
Chen Da hesitated.
According to Mu Chun's intention, this was to allow them to stay in Wanshou City for a long time. He originally thought that he could go back after gathering information in Wanshou City.
"You mean we don't go back yet? Is this appropriate?"
Chen Dalchi asked.
Mu Chun said: "What's inappropriate? My lord asked us to find out the news. Who would have thought that Sun Ru suddenly attacked and surrounded Wanshou City. We can't leave now even if we want to!"
"That's right, we can't leave now even if we want to, that's all we can do!"
Chen Da sighed.
"By the way, we still have to find a way to spread the news about Sun Ru's attack on Wanshou City!"
"Well, I have arranged someone outside the city. If they are smarter, they can definitely pass the news back! Alas, Sun Ru and Yuan Shu are powerful. Even if they both lose, we can't take advantage!"
Mu Chun said.
After setting up camp, Sun Rujun and Liu Zeqing's army outside the city did not immediately launch an attack on the city. Instead, they cultivated their strength in the camp and waited for the next day to officially launch a test.
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On the east bank of the lake, thousands of people and craftsmen have gathered near Lingqiu Mountain. Under Tian Liangyun's instigation, these people are cutting wood, quarrying stone, and digging foundations.
Wang Jing, Zhu Wu, Shen Yi and others stood at a high place to observe.
In order to build the city this time, Wang Jing transferred many people from Nanzhai Township and Huxin Island. As long as they were guaranteed to have food every day, these people did not complain too much.
In troubled times, being able to survive with enough food is already a good thing.
In order to build the city as quickly as possible, Wang Jing even asked two thousand guardsmen to work on the construction site.
"In order to build the city, my lord really paid a lot of price!"
Chen Yi couldn't help but sigh when he saw the active army sergeants at the construction site not far away.
These army sergeants have strong bodies and strong arms. It seems very easy when transporting wood and stone.
There are also some soldiers among them who are as strong as several people.
Not to mention their combat experience, just their physical fitness, which can be compared with the veterans of the Beggar Army.
"No way, we still have too few people! It takes at least one or two years to build a county town, and it also requires a lot of hard work by craftsmen... We don't have enough people, so the lord can only think of other ways!"
"It is also their luck that these people can meet the lord. Other forces are not so generous and can teach their soldiers how to practice!"
Zhu Wu said.
"They are just some basic military skills. The first level of practice is the pinnacle. If all 30,000 people have mastered these skills, they can be recruited at will in the future, and a large number of elites can be recruited!"
"I just paid for a basic body-building method, which is not precious!"
Wang Jing waved his hand and said.
The population under his rule was still too small.
In order to maximize the morale and potential of the people and soldiers under his rule, he could only choose to teach some basic military training techniques inherited from the God General and derived from the God of Guns.
In addition to Tong Yuan's secret skills Hundred Birds Chaofeng Spear and Splitting the Air, the Gun God's Code also has some basic body-building methods for military strategists. These methods are quite explosive.
Through various methods, people's potential can be quickly stimulated, people can quickly increase their strength, and break through a level in the shortest time.
This method seems ordinary, but in fact it is very precious in the eyes of many people.
If a large number of soldiers are used to practice the military body-building method, an elite army can be trained quickly.
Many elite arms during the Three Kingdoms era were trained in this way.
The explosion of military skills can quickly stimulate potential. If one cannot quickly break through the fourth level to achieve internal and external balance, he will never be able to break through the fourth level. This is equivalent to exchanging potential for time.
When Wang Jing was laying the foundation, he practiced the Nanhua Taoist Scripture, which is best at cultivating the body. After reaching the third level, he switched to the White Dragon Qi created by Zhao Yun, and he did not attach much importance to the method of the Gun God Canon.
He had said at the beginning that as long as his soldiers and generals made meritorious deeds, they would have the opportunity to be taught the practice method.
Now he has fulfilled his promise.
