Looking at the slowly disappearing figure, Dongfang Chang stood there blankly, a little disappointed, a little scared, and a little at a loss.
Suddenly! Two lines of tears finally couldn't be held back, and he murmured in his mouth, "Father, why do you want to pass the throne on to your son?"
"The power of the five emperors is overwhelming. Nine out of ten civil and military officials in the dynasty are all members of each emperor. If you call me a minister, how do you hold power and govern?"
Dongfang Chang feels bitter in his heart!
Becoming an emperor is a position that everyone in the world covets, and how many people fight for it with bloodshed. And he! But he was not happy at all. Da Wu's embarrassment and the power of the Five Emperors made him breathless.
Nightfall!
It's November, and the weather is gradually getting colder. The biting cold wind blows on people's bodies, which is particularly stinging and makes them shiver.
Luo Qi! At the Prince of Qin's Mansion.
At this time, the Qin Prince's Mansion gathered all the generals who came with Dongfang Yu this time.
Xu Meng, Liu Wenqin, Bai Qi, Zhang Han, Li Jing, Li Xiaozhi, Hu Xiaoyue, Peng Tai, Ma Dai, nine confidants, all gathered at the Prince of Qin's Mansion.
Naturally, the purpose of calling a few people here was to discuss how to attack the Yellow-robed Army.
Liu Wenqin wondered: "Your Majesty, since ancient times, winter battles have rarely happened."
"Not to mention whether supplies can be ensured, it is a big problem. It is also very difficult for soldiers to march and fight. In winter battles, city walls are easy to freeze. Even when attacking a city and setting up a ladder, the ladder will slide down due to the ice on the city. If the erection is not stable, it will be difficult for the soldiers to attack the city with all their strength."
"If we encounter a stronger snowstorm and the roads are frozen, even the logistics cannot be guaranteed, let alone fighting on the ice. Your Majesty, the crusade against Huangpao will not be until the beginning of spring in February or March next year at the earliest. Please think twice before acting, Your Majesty, and consider it carefully. .”
"I second the proposal!" Li Jing and others all agreed with Liu Wenqin's wishes.
Only Xu Meng remained silent.
This guy is like a fat worm in Dongfang Yu's belly. What is he thinking? do what? He can almost guess his next move.
Dongfang Yu frowned, looked at Xu Meng, and said, "Commander, what are your thoughts on the winter battle?"
Immediately! Xu Meng lifted the wine gourd on his waist, poured it into his mouth, and stroked his beard.
The words were clear, and he said clearly: "The king has his own ideas, so I won't say more!"
puff!
I...he...
I almost couldn't help it, I reached up with my big palm and made a direct hit.
"Old Xu, I asked you about your strategy. Is this how you deceived me?" Dongfang Yu couldn't help but curled up his lips and twitched his face.
"Borrow me this month's wine. Liu Wenqin, you supervise me. If the military advisor touches a drop of wine and lets me smell it, I will ask you!"
this……
Oh well!
"General, take your orders!" Liu Wenqin bowed slightly.
Ouch! Tsk tsk... Military strategist, you old man has done so much harm to me.
Xu Meng became anxious and borrowed alcohol for a month. Wouldn't that cost him his life?
"Your Majesty, please don't! You also know that this wine is my life! How can I live without wine?"
"Then you quickly think of a solution for me!" Dongfang Yula said with a dark face.
Xu Meng wondered: "It's not that I don't want to come up with a solution, but it's too difficult to fight in this winter. If we encounter a situation where the mountains are closed for thousands of miles, my army! I'm afraid we won't even have time to fight, and we will starve to death."
"Wanzhou is okay, the snow is light. If we capture Wanzhou, there will be no problem. But we have to go north to Jizhou and Bingzhou. Fighting in these places, every December and January, the heavy snow can cover people's heads. It was almost impossible to move even an inch. In such a harsh environment, the soldiers' bodies just couldn't bear it after they stayed in the snow for a day and a night."
"Therefore! I also feel that it is not appropriate to fight in winter! It is also not feasible. The only way to eliminate the Yellow Robes is to wait three months until spring next year."
There were indeed very few winter operations in ancient times, almost none. After all, there are too many harmful factors, such as frostbite. Once such a small injury occurs, it can kill someone, especially in ancient times! The greatest damage is done when the opponent is defenseless.
With frostbite on my hands, I can't even hold a weapon.
But Dongfang Yu was naturally unwilling to give in. He didn't believe it. It was really impossible to fight in this ice and snow. Even if he couldn't go north to Jizhou, Wanzhou still had to completely pull out the Dahua Sect headquarters before the heavy snow came.
What's more! The ancients only said that fighting in winter was difficult, but they did not say that fighting in winter was impossible.
"It seems like today! I really have to give it a try, pass the order! I want to capture at least half of Wanzhou before the complete winter comes."
Dongfang Yu resolutely decided, immediately! Just take out the paper, pick up the brush, and start drawing.
Gloves and warm clothing are the best things to keep a soldier warm. If these things are available, it will bring a lot of convenience to winter operations.
Now, it’s about logistics.
if! Heavy snow has frozen the north road, then! Even if he led a large army to capture Wanzhou City, he might not be able to survive without three months of food.
To capture Wanzhou quickly, the heavy snowfall in winter is just an opportunity.
What's more! In the area where Wanzhou is located, the temperature is generally above zero, and the lowest temperature is only one or two degrees below zero, so! For the Qin army that has undergone special training, it is tantamount to a unique advantage.
After Dongfang Yu started scribbling for a while, Xu Meng couldn't help but move his head forward, "Your Majesty! What is this?"
"This is something to keep out the cold. It will be of great use to our army in winter operations."
Dongfang Yu explained.
"Commander, give this map to Tian Ping. Within a month, ask for a batch of 100,000 copies. Also! Let him dispatch a batch of food as soon as possible. It will take three months. If Wanzhou is uncertain, he will die. We will not leave Wanzhou City until all the yellow-robed troops have been wiped out."
"promise!"
The nine confidants were quite touched. To be able to do this for the sake of the people was definitely a good king.
"Everyone! What I mean is... we will still fight in winter." Dongfang Yusao looked at everyone, "Although the Yellow Robe Army is an insurgent army, most of them are farmers, and they only have money, food, cold clothing, and shelter. In winter, It’s all a big problem. But winter is a huge advantage for our Qin army.”
"It is a good opportunity to pacify Wanzhou."
"Soldiers, fight alone!"
All the generals became serious, their hearts trembled, and their tempers rose, "I am willing to follow the king, through fire and water, no matter what."
have to say! The Yellow Robe was different from other peasant uprisings. It was indeed an unwise choice to approach a winter uprising. But at least when winter comes, Wu Guo will not lead an army to attack, which means that the two armies will not be able to fight within three months.
Huangpao can take advantage of this opportunity to completely consolidate the occupied city.
When spring comes, Huangpao will be able to go all out to fight against the military.
