"Retreat from Five Plains?" Not only Xu Zhiqing and Zuo Qiu, even Hu Bugui and Du Xiuyuan beside him could not help but be shocked.
Xu Zhiqing looked at him expectantly and said urgently, "How do we retreat, quickly tell us."
Lin Wanrong took out a brush, ink and inkstone from the table in the tent and laid them out, "Military advisor Xu, brother Zuo, please take a look. The inkstone in the middle is like Five Plains City, we and the Hu are on two sides. Since Five Plains cannot be defended, there is no need for us to defend to the death. Retreating from Five Plains is the best plan. "
Zuo Qiu nodded and said doubtfully, "Retreating from Five Plains is a must, but there are only two paths in front of us. Either we continue to advance and give the Hu a heavy blow. Or we retreat a few miles and confront the Hu! Why does Brother Lin choose the latter?! "
This was the question on everyone's mind. Everyone's gaze fell on Lin Wanrong, waiting for his answer.
"Even though we are both retreating from Five Plains City, the two paths are completely different. Brother Zuo, please take a look. "Lin Wanrong moved the inkstone in the middle to the back." If we leave Wuyuan in the north and fight the Hu people in the desert, Wuyuan City will fall behind us. This will block our path of retreat and leave us with a very narrow path of retreat. It is fine if we advance, but if we retreat — — with the ferocity of the Hu, it is not impossible for our army to retreat at the last moment. Once we decide to retreat, our Godly Strategy Battalion has many cannons and this Five Plains City will instantly become our obstacle. This is equivalent to us blocking our path, this is not a good idea. "
Xu Zhiqing smiled and nodded, "So you suggest that our army retreat slightly and let Five Plains City become a barrier between us and the Hu? The two sides face each other across the city?! "As Miss Xu spoke, she moved the inkstone back and placed it in the middle of the two armies.
"Correct!" Lin Wanrong looked at her approvingly and said in a deep voice, "If the Turks want to fight with us, they must pass through Five Plains City. The most frightening thing about the Hu cavalry was the momentum of the tens of thousands of horses charging in unison, as if they could topple mountains and overturn seas. And Wuyuan City was a natural speed bump. No matter how spirited the Turkic steeds were, they would inevitably slow down when passing through Wuyuan City. This would weaken the momentum of the Turkic cavalry. When they slow down, our cannons will be able to display their greatest effect, bombarding Wuyuan City and dealing a heavy blow to the Turkic vanguard. "
Zuoqiu and the others were all experienced generals, so they understood immediately after hearing his words. Although Wuyuan City was an abandoned fortress, it could be used to obstruct the enemy. It was indeed a good idea to make full use of one's strengths and attack the enemy's weaknesses.
Xu Zhi Qing pondered for a while and shook her head, "Although this method is good, the Hu are not incompetent. If they find out that Wuyuan is an empty city, I'm afraid they won't advance rashly. "
"It's even better if they don't advance rashly." Lin Wanrong said with a smile, "Then we will face the Hu across the city and compete in endurance. We have the support of Xingqing Residence, so we can replenish our rations in time. The Turkic army has come from afar, so it's needless to say that their men and horses are tired. We can afford to wait, but they can't. "
"But don't forget, these sixty thousand men are only the vanguard of the Hu. There are still more than two hundred thousand Turkic elites behind them, and they are only half a day's journey away. Once they converge, we will be at a disadvantage in terms of numbers and the situation will be reversed in an instant. At that time, the ones who can't afford to waste time will be us! "Xu Zhi Qing thought deeply and reminded him with a slight frown.
A sharp glint flashed across Lin Wanrong's eyes and he chuckled, "Strategist is right. Half a day's journey is neither short nor long, but it's more than enough for us to fight. For our army to win this first battle, Wuyuan City's position will be even more important. "
Even if Wuyuan City can obstruct the enemy cavalry, it's too much of an exaggeration to say that it is China's first victory. Not only did Zuoqiu and Yu Zongcai not believe it, even Hu Bugui and Gao Qiu were skeptical. On the other hand, Miss Xu had already seen Lin Wanrong's miraculous abilities. Hearing his confident words, a faint smile appeared on her face, "What do you want to do with Wuyuan City? Quickly tell me. "
Everyone's eyes fell on him, even Yu Zongcai stared at him. Lin Wanrong chuckled, "It's just a small trick to lure the enemy, it's nothing much."
Trick to lure the enemy? Zuoqiu shook his head in disappointment, "Is Brother Lin planning to use a small force to defend the city and lure the Hu to attack? You've already rejected this idea yourself. Wuyuan City is undefended, and even if the Hu attack, other than slowing them down, there's no other use. They can cross Wuyuan City and face our army directly, so how can you talk about luring the enemy? "
Lin Wanrong smiled mysteriously, "Brother Zuoqiu is right, Wuyuan City is undefended, this is a well-known fact. But it's not completely useless. Since there's no danger, why don't we create some 'danger' in it? "
Create 'danger' in Wuyuan City? The more he said, the more unfathomable it became. How can this flat city be 'dangerous'? Everyone stared at each other, no one able to understand what he meant.
Lin Wanrong sighed, "In war, we must use the most ruthless methods. Although the Turkic cavalry is powerful, China has a unique treasure that can make the Hu tremble in fear … "
"Gunpowder?! You're talking about gunpowder! " Xu Zhiqing was indeed smart. With just a hint from Lin Wanrong, she exclaimed in surprise, joy flashing across her face.
His words enlightened them, Zuoqiu, Yu Zongcai, and the others were enlightened. Wuyuan City was a fortress on flat ground, other than burying explosives, how can it be 'dangerous'? This plan was worthless after Xu Zhiqing saw through it, but in this complicated war, how many people could think of this? General Lin's train of thought was truly bold and imaginative, extremely open-minded.
"That's right, it's explosives." Lin Wanrong let out a long breath, sighing, "I hope that the heroes of China who are resting in Wuyuan City will not blame me for destroying their remains."
"They won't." Hu Bugui's face flushed with excitement, "If we can really kill the Hu, those old brothers will kowtow and beg you to bury explosives. General Lin, how does your brain work, you can think of all kinds of ideas, I really admire you. "
All the generals had a joyful expression, nodding their heads, evidently agreeing with Lin Wanrong's idea. The atmosphere in the tent became much more relaxed.
Xu Zhiqing said in deep thought, "We have plenty of gunpowder. If we can really lure the Hu into Wuyuan City with a small force, our army can pretend to retreat out of Wuyuan City, the Turks will definitely pursue us. This way, the Hu will be divided into three parts, the center of the city, the south of the city, and the north of the city. Once the gunpowder is ignited, we can prevent the enemy from entering the city from the north, then the two parts in the city and the pursuing army will be ours. "
Xu Zhiqing's detailed analysis made everyone realize that there was a mystery in this. If it could be successfully implemented, China would definitely win the first battle. The seemingly useless Wuyuan City, through Lin Wanrong's miraculous hands, had become the most important part of this battle. All the generals felt as though the fog had been pushed aside and they could see the bright moon. If they won this battle, it will definitely become a classic battle of China, passed down through the ages.
Miss Xu's mood also became much more relaxed, looking at Lin Wanrong with a charming smile, "General Lin, how about this arrangement? Do you have anything to add? "
Lin Wanrong smiled, "You've already said everything, what else can I add? The only thing I am worried about is the Turkic general Nu 'er, Nu' er what — — "
Hu Bugui said, "Reporting to General, it is the Turkic general Nu 'er Soha! The name of the Turkic people is like sheep dung on the grasslands, it's very common! "
The generals in the tent laughed, the atmosphere becoming more and more lively. Lin Wanrong laughed, "Yes, yes, it is Nu 'er Soha, big brother Hu Bugui has a good memory. I am worried that this Soha who grew up eating wolf meat will lack the courage to attack the city, then it will be boring. "
Xu Zhiqing nodded, "Nu 'er Soha is one of the three generals under Badlu, arrogant and valiant, there is nothing he does not dare to do! This time, guarding Wuyuan and luring the enemy in is extremely difficult, if it is not handled properly, we will be surrounded. Thus, the one in charge of the Five Plains had to be a general with both wisdom and courage. I wonder which general is willing to take on this responsibility? "
The tent fell silent. Miss Xu was right, the most important part of this battle was to lure the enemy. The sixty thousand Turkic cavalry madly attacked, and their feet were filled with gunpowder. If it was not handled properly, they would be reduced to ashes, who would dare to guard Wuyuan?
Xu Zhiqing's beautiful eyes swept across everyone's faces, as though asking for everyone's opinion.
Lin Wanrong coughed dryly and said pretentiously, "Why don't I go? After all, I was the one who came up with this plan, no one is more suitable than me. "
"No!" Hu Bugui hurriedly stepped forward, "General Lin is the commander of the right flank, he is responsible for the overall situation, how can he take the risk? Advisor, this general Hu Bugui is willing to go! "
"This general Du Xiuyuan is willing to go!"
Two people stepped out from the right flank to share the burden of the commander, giving General Lin face. Lin Wanrong smiled, "Big brothers, why compete with me, isn't it the same no matter who goes?"
Zuo Qiu could no longer maintain his composure and glanced at his subordinates with a dark expression. Yu Zongcai gazed at Miss Xu's pretty face, and a trace of infatuation flashed across his eyes. He gritted his teeth and said loudly, "Advisor, I'm willing to go!"
Three people suddenly appeared, Xu Zhiqing hesitated for a moment, then said to Zuo Qiu and Lin Wanrong, "In the opinion of the two generals, who should be sent to Wuyuan?"
Zuo Qiu said, "These three brothers are the pillars of our army, whoever we send will not fail the mission, it is up to the military advisor to decide."
Xu Zhiqing nodded, then glanced at Lin Wanrong, apparently asking for his opinion. Lin Wanrong looked at Hu Bugui and Du Xiuyuan's faces, saying seriously, "Big brother Du is good at strategy, big brother Hu is good at fighting the enemy, this time luring the enemy is not to win, but to be clever. I suggest that Du Xiuyuan lead ten thousand elite cavalry to Wuyuan. "
Miss Xu pondered for a moment, suddenly raised her eyebrows, "Du Xiuyuan, listen to my order!"
"Here!"
Xu Zhiqing took out an arrow of command, "I order you to lead ten thousand cavalry, guard Wuyuan, attack flexibly, it is bound to lure Nursoha to attack the city. When the city is breached, do not continue fighting, retreat immediately! "
"Yes, sir!" Du Xiuyuan shouted as he took the token.
"Yu Zongcai, listen to my order! I order you to lead ten thousand cavalry, specifically to support Du Xiuyuan's retreat, no mistakes! "
Yu Zongcai cupped his fists and accepted the arrow of command. Miss Xu's face was solemn, she said in a clear voice, "All soldiers, listen to my order! Tomorrow's first battle is the time for China to hold our heads high, all troops must be strict in formation, listen to orders, with Lin San as the vanguard, Zuo Qiu guarding the left, the middle army guarding the right, those who advance will be rewarded, those who retreat will be beheaded! The whole army is united, move forward bravely, swear to cut down the Hu under the horse! "
"Swear to cut down the Hu under the horse!" The generals shouted in unison, then took their leave of the camp, hurrying back to make arrangements.
The sun slowly set, far away in the depths of the desert, dust and sand like snow, the sky full of yellow sand shrouded the setting sun, blood red with a hint of dusk. Countless white tents, like little blooming flowers, scattered in the middle of the dust and sand, the neighing of war horses mixed with the wild wind, converged into a mournful tune. Smoke rose from the chimneys in the dust. From afar, it looked like a veil dancing under the setting sun.
Lin Wanrong sat on the ground, slowly sketching the thick yellow sand with his finger, after a while, a few lifelike pretty faces appeared in front of him.
Qing Xuan, Grand Mistress, Ning Xianzi, Fox An, Ning 'er, Qiaoqiao, Yushuang … some were shy, some were smiling, some were angry, some were angry, all of them were lifelike, as if they were all smiling shyly in front of him. The flying dust and sand covered the portrait in front of him, but he was not discouraged, and started from the beginning again.
"What are you doing?!" Xu Zhiqing's voice was leisurely, as if it was ringing in his ears. Lin Wanrong turned his head, only to see that Miss Xu had unknowingly changed out of her military uniform, wearing a lotus colored dress, her black hair was only slightly wrapped with a silk scarf, simple and casual. She covered her face with a transparent silk scarf to cover the wind and sand, her delicate and warm skin was like the best jade, her eyebrows were slightly furrowed, her eyes were moist like the spring rain in March, and the wind and sand blew her soft long hair, making her look extremely elegant.
Lin Wanrong looked at her from head to toe, smiled and said, "If it wasn't for your clothes, I wouldn't even remember that there are women in the army! Not bad, not bad, there is a little green in the endless sand, it is indeed beautiful — at least, it is better looking than me! "
"Who can compare with you?!" Xu Zhiqing snorted angrily, her face was slightly captivating red under the light of the setting sun, "Hiding here and slacking off again, have you finished arranging the matters in the camp?"
Lin Wanrong smiled and said, "In the entire army, the person who believes in me the most is you! If I didn't finish arranging things, would I dare to come out and play? Wouldn't I be punished by military law!! "
Xu Zhiqing bit her red lips lightly, snorted slightly, and slowly sat down beside him, not saying a word.
Lin Wanrong finished painting the portraits of his wives and wife-to-be, then let out a long sigh, lying on the ground tiredly, letting the wind and sand hit his cheeks, but his eyes were staring at the sky in a daze.
"Are you homesick?!" Xu Zhiqing carefully shook off the sand on her dress and said faintly. Looking at the layers of yellow sand on her brand-new dress, her eyes were filled with some heartache.
"A little!" Lin Wanrong put his hands behind his head and said indifferently. Looking at Xu Zhiqing's small hands rubbing the sand on her dress, her face full of heartache, he couldn't help but say with a smile, "If you are sad, then you shouldn't wear this dress, no one will look at it even if you wear it. There is sand everywhere, you have to change in less than an hour, and there is no water to wash the clothes — aren't you looking for trouble? "
Xu Zhiqing's pretty face turned cold, "Why do I need you to care so much?! I will wear it if I like, it has nothing to do with you! "
Was this still the calm and composed female military advisor who gave orders just now? Lin Wanrong shook his head with a bitter smile, suddenly remembering the harsh words she said when she came to visit the residence that day, looking at her now, it seemed like she didn't remember it at all.
A faint fragrance drifted over, Xu Zhiqing sat beside him, gazing at the setting sun in the depths of the desert, her eyes slightly moist, sighed softly, "The sunset is so beautiful! I don't know how many more times I can see this sunset scene?! "
"The sun rises and sets every day, what can't you see?!" Lin Wanrong waved his hand, smiling indifferently.
Xu Zhiqing glanced at him, lightly snorted, her hands holding a handful of fine sand, her five fingers slightly loosened, letting the light sand slowly sprinkle on her dress.
The fine sand seeped through the skirt, dyeing the lotus lotus colored dress with a light yellow layer. Her hands did not stop, sprinkling yellow sand one after another on her body, but the rims of her eyes had unknowingly become moist.
Lin Wanrong looked puzzled, and asked curiously, "Miss Xu, what are you doing? Using sand to wash clothes?! This is the first time I've seen it. "
Xu Zhiqing slightly closed her eyes, her voice trembling a little, "This is called burial sand. There is a legend outside the Great Wall, for any infatuated woman, if she puts on the most beautiful clothes and buries herself in the rolling sand, the heavens will give her a promise, turning her lifetime of longing into a grain of light sand in the desert. "
"This is too profound, I don't understand!" Sir Lin shook his head and sighed.
Xu Zhiqing gently stroked her hair by her ear, and gently said, "Do you know the Taklamakan Desert?"
"I know, I know, it's not too far from here." Lin Wanrong nodded repeatedly.
"Every lifetime of longing, the heavens will sprinkle a grain of sand for her, thus, there is the vast Taklamakan Desert!" Xu Zhiqing curled her hands in the crook of her knees, tears falling like rain.
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