On the second day, friends began to arrive one after another.
It wasn't until the fourth day that Tang Qingfeng, the farthest and busiest person, also arrived.
You must know that Tang Qingfeng was so busy that he didn't even have time to reminisce with Han You at the Marine Corps Camp in Black Sand City, but this time he took a boat and delayed his arrival for a day and a night.
Everyone knows that Han Youzhao and the others feel that there must be something big, something important in Tongcheng.
Tang Qingfeng also knew that if Han You didn't have something extremely important, no one would call him over.
The friends who came first have already understood the situation and informed the friends who came later.
On the night of the fourth day, the lights in the military camp were brightly lit, and everyone outside the commander's tent gathered together. Even Ma Da Chongming, who had been teaching in Tongcheng, came.
"This is what happened, this is what the situation is, and everyone understands it."
Han You glanced at everyone: "Now let me tell you something that you don't know."
Everyone didn't know who they learned from, so they all took out yellow paper booklets and prepared to record them.
Han You stood up and pointed at the map.
"Yingdao can be said to be suffering from internal and external troubles. Everyone knows about the foreign troubles. Now we, Dazhou, Goguryeo and Silla, have formed an alliance to help each other. Goguryeo has declared war with Baekje, and Silla has also dispatched an army to Huming City."
"This is a foreign invasion, brothers know it. As for internal worries, the clan and tribe system has prevented Yingdao from centralizing power. The previous crown prince was quite smart and implemented a series of reforms. He promoted Buddhism, crowned the twelfth rank, and increased The constitution, etc., many of the laws and regulations are imitated by our Han Dynasty. This kind of reform undoubtedly offended the interests of many wealthy families. Just at the end of last year, a battle broke out between the reformers and the conservatives. It was a battle, not a war."
"The battle of Baiyu Village lasted for more than five months. For nearly half a year, different forces invested nearly 70,000 troops one after another. Almost all of the 70,000 troops were lost, but the ships and troops were not used. The army itself falls under the control of the royal family.”
"Seventy thousand people, not many, are basically the elites of all forces. This means that as long as we successfully land on the island, we will basically not encounter any serious problems on land, at least in the western area of Yingdao. , this information comes from Yu Yunyao, I think now is the best time for landing operations, for three reasons."
"First, the Battle of Baiyu Village in Yingdao caused a lot of public dissatisfaction in the western area. After the royal family suppressed the conservative faction, they overhauled warehouses to accumulate people's wealth, dug canals to consume public grain, and used boats to transport stones to accumulate them. In order to consolidate the imperial power, they continued to Continuously exploit the people and suppress the conservative army."
"Second, Yingdao's ships and armies were mobilized frequently. The generals did not know the soldiers, and the soldiers did not know the generals. The only famous one who could fight was Shen Jianbo, who died. It can be said that two of the ships and armies had five dogs. "
"Third, the latest news is that Goguryeo has taken the lead in sending an army to attack the border town of Baekje. We don't need Goguryeo to come to help in the battle. Even if I ask for it, I will refuse. I am too busy to come and cause trouble. Even if there are any bad intentions, there will be no one in the short term. In any move, they need to keep their fleet within their home territory.”
After saying so much in one breath, Han You sat down and said, "Do you have any objections to the storming of Yingdao?"
"Shao Yin."
Tang Qingfeng stood up first: "What if we occupy the northern area of Yingdao and the sea area is blocked, and we are alone in a foreign country and have no way out?"
Tie Chen smiled evilly and said: "I never thought about coming back alive. Killing one is enough to make a profit, killing a pair is enough to make a profit."
Tang Qingfeng glanced at Tie Chen slightly and was embarrassed to say anything.
Perhaps this is the difference between a general and a commander. Tie Chen is destined not to be a commander who can lead an army.
This is not to say that Tang Qingfeng is afraid of death, but that he has to think about everyone. They are all raised by father and mother. It is common for him to join the army and defend his family and country and die in battle, but it is not something that should be done. Generals should think carefully. , minimizing battle losses while ensuring victory.
“War feeds war.”
Li Daozhi, who was sitting in a corner sipping tea, said quietly: "There are many roads in the mountains of Yingdao. If you use gunpowder to destroy the city, you can replenish food and grass by occupying the city. If you use gunpowder to destroy the road, you can delay the enemy's capture of the city." "
Tang Qingfeng looked at the map and nodded slightly.
It's feasible. There are indeed many mountain roads on Yingdao, and many cities are surrounded by mountains.
Although it is difficult to be alone, as long as you have supplies, it will be fine. The supplies are all in the city. The most difficult thing is to attack the city.
If you use gunpowder, you don't need to consider this problem. Once the city is captured, the army begins to replenish food and restore physical strength. Then use gunpowder to destroy the enemy's only way, which can greatly delay the possibility of being besieged. If it really happens then If you feel you can't hold it, just abandon the city and continue deeper.
After looking at the map, Tang Qingfeng asked again: "The Japanese thieves are ferocious. If it is true as Shen Jianbo said, a large army gathered to attack the East China Sea without hesitation, how should we deal with it?"
"It depends on God's will."
What Han You said was a bit funny, but his tone was not joking at all.
"Messrs. He and Pei have begun to recruit more people to make gunpowder, and the output is gratifying. After we left by boat, there was a steady stream of convoys delivering gunpowder to various coastal defense lines every day."
"Are you sure you can defeat Japanese thieves with gunpowder?"
"No, so it depends on God's will. If God is on our side, the Japanese thieves will first deal with us who are deeply alone, instead of invading the East China Sea in a large scale."
Tang Qingfeng shook his head, obviously dissatisfied with Han You's answer.
"Strategic depth." Han You drew a circle on the map with his finger: "This is our advantage. Even if God is not on our side, Yingdao's naval forces only have one chance. They want to land on the Three Roads of the East China Sea. They will inevitably suffer heavy losses, even if they are lucky enough to occupy the three East China Sea channels, they will not be able to obtain supplies, because we have many cities, and having many cities means that they need more time and more troops."
After a pause, Han You continued: "At that time, the imperial court will send a large army to retake the three roads of the East China Sea. If the Ying thieves want to hold on, it is no more than wishful thinking. Supplies and soldiers need to be replenished back to Yingdao."
Han You pointed to the map again: "So they are also alone, because when we land on the west side of Yingdao, we will send people to defend the coastal area."
"Shao Yin means that Yingdao will have only two options at that time, attack the northern area, or take a detour and go to the southeast side to replenish troops and food?"
"Yes, either way is a waste of time. It takes six more days to travel to the southwest sides. It takes 12 days to go back and forth. In addition, it takes at least 12 days to rush back to Donghai Sandao from Yingdao. On the 20th, as long as the imperial court responds with all its strength, it will be enough to regain the three East China Sea roads."
Tang Qingfeng sat down. He felt that the Japanese thieves were not that stupid. Thinking from his perspective, if the Zhou Dynasty was attacked by surprise, the court's first reaction should be to regain the lost territory, rather than letting the army attack the opponent's border by boat.
It's not that Yingdao doesn't have that courage, it's because it doesn't mean much.
Yingdao is an archipelago, and the most densely populated island is the largest island. It has no strategic depth at all. This is why they vigorously develop their fleet.
If they want to exchange land for land, Yingdao has no advantage. Their population is too small, and the Zhou Dynasty is too big. This alone does not allow such whimsical ideas. Not to mention the huge Zhou Dynasty, even the Three Roads of the East China Sea let them To occupy it in vain, it would take Yingdao to mobilize the whole country, and it would not be able to fill three roads at all, and one would be almost enough.
"Does anyone else have any objections?"
Han You glanced at everyone again: "If not, the matter is settled, and we will start discussing the specific battle plan."
"Wait a minute."
Tang Qingfeng stood up again and received many people's looks.
However, the friends who had been through the difficulties in the past were used to it and did not think that Tang Qingfeng had too much trouble.
When I went to Nanguan before, everyone couldn't understand Tang Qingfeng and rejected this guy.
Later, after experiencing more, I gradually got to know Tang Qingfeng. Instead of rejecting him, I admired him very much.
Every time Tang Qingfeng goes against everyone, it has nothing to do with his personal gains and losses. Instead, he has to consider the overall situation, the interests, life and death of more people. In order to consider other people, he doesn't mind being disliked and becoming an outlier.
"Once we go to Yingdao, we must be prepared to stand alone and be cut off from supplies."
Tang Qingfeng looked at the map with a faint look in his eyes: "What is the purpose?"
Han You was stunned for a moment, and the eldest prince Zhou Xiao's face was full of pride: "I am killing someone to avenge my son of the Han family!"
"Brother is right." Zhou Tong slapped the table and shouted, "Kill as many as you can."
These were the two members of the royal family. If it had been anyone else, Tang Qingfeng would have started complaining long ago.
This is why he has different ideas from others.
What he thinks about is "living", and the more his men can live, the better.
Others think about "killing", no matter the cost, and the more they kill, the better.
"If there is no comprehensive method to ensure that the troops withdraw from Yingdao and return to the East China Sea..."
In the end, Tang Qingfeng once again contradicted everyone: "I will not agree to this."
Han You smiled slightly, as expected.
"Death to death!"
At this moment, a very sudden voice sounded, coming from the corner between Shu Hua, who was in the T1 and T2 teams.
Shu Hua should not speak in this kind of military meeting. It has nothing to do with seniority. After all, he has proven his ability and Han You also trusts him. The main reason is that he is not from the military. He was attacked by Japanese thieves before. It was also the first time he stepped into battle.
"Gamble." Shu Hua stared at Han You and clenched his fist: "Shao Yin, do you believe me?"
Han You laughed dumbly: "I believe you, but the one you want to convince is Tang Shuai."
Shu Hua turned to look at Tang Qingfeng again: "Shuai Tang, do you believe me or not?"
After all, he was already familiar with Shu Hua. When he saw this boy's ability, Tang Qingfeng smiled slightly: "I don't believe it."
"Okay, I know you don't believe it."
Shu Hua didn't care whether Tang Qingfeng believed in him or not. He just wanted Han You to believe in himself.
Standing up, Shu Hua came to the map behind Han You and hit the center of the map with his fist.
"Go deep into the hinterland of Yingdao, march straight in, seize this city, and survive until death!"
Many people in the military tent took a breath of cold air and were shocked.
The place where Shu Hua's fist hit was Yingdao Imperial City, the center of power!
Tie Chen suddenly stood up: "He's done it, slaughtered this city, burned this city, killed everyone, he's sure to make a profit."
Shu Hua opened his mouth, feeling that Tie Chen didn't understand what he meant. What he said was to go to death and then live, not to go to death and then die.
