"What weapon?" the others asked in unison.
"It's … Many diseases are contagious, and people die. The process from contagion to death is relatively long. For example, it might take a few months to a year and a half. We natives have specially sampled a group of people like this. We also have some insects with diseases on them. We'll use them on the battlefield …"
As Zhang Xiaobao spoke, Li Longji and the others shuddered from time to time.
Before Zhang Xiaobao could finish, Li Longji interrupted him, "Xiao Bao, it's too late for you to say this now. You didn't mention it in the beginning. I know your methods, and they're ruthless. However, the purpose of the military examination is to let the generals understand Tang's army.
Your infectious diseases and poisonous insects won't be of any help to Tang. Whether our enemies use these methods or not, we need military doctors. The medical academy is also researching ways to cure various diseases.
Didn't you say that our medical academy will be able to solve the diseases immediately if you bring them out? If that's the case, they won't be of much help to Tang's army. Tang can't raise a group of sick people to attack other countries. "
Empress Wang nodded. Wu Huifei's eyes lit up. She liked to play tricks. After listening to Zhang Xiaobao and the Emperor, she interjected.
"Little Treasure, are you saying that we can let the medical school's people advance with the army and capture other people for research? It's just like the medical team that Lu Zhou sent out to treat the people on the other islands.
However, the medical personnel on the island didn't deliberately use poison. During the treatment process, they lacked protective measures. Even if it's a minor illness, they can still perform major surgery. "
Zhang Xiaobao nodded with a determined gaze. He knew how cruel it was to do it, but he still had to do it.
"Is there a specific way to cure the injuries?" Chi De asked. He wanted to say that it was against the harmony of heaven, but he changed his words in the end.
Zhang Xiaobao understood what he meant. He replied, "Yes, it's against the harmony of heaven, but there's a way. There's not much difference between a doctor and an assassin. For example, Cuckoo and I, we feel that we've earned every extra day we live. We don't care about the heavenly punishment.
Using others to study the laws and treatment methods of diseases can be used on the people of the Great Tang. I brought up this matter today so that Your Majesty and the others can be mentally prepared. Many years later, you might be cursed incessantly. "
"How can We care about what will happen many years later? Many years later, when the common people of the Great Tang learn of what We have done for them, I believe that We will be passed down as a deity who protects their safety and health, ha! And you and Cuckoo, don't keep looking at the sand table. If you don't like it, I'll kick you out. "
When Li Longji heard Zhang Xiaobao's words, he didn't even think about it and said indifferently.
Zhang Xiaobao retracted his gaze from the sand table. Actually, he couldn't see anything. The sand table was so big, and the model was so small. If he didn't get close, he could only see a pile of things.
"I didn't. It's just a habit. In truth, it's nothing much. In the future, when the Great Tang develops well, we can just give the countries that were bullied some money, and many people will forget what happened back then.
Compared to the Great Tang, they will realize that their lives are too poor. To be able to use the good products of the Great Tang, travel to the Great Tang, or even immigrate to the Great Tang, to them, this is the life of a deity.
Give them some benefits and use the economy to plunder them. Let alone those people who have no direct relationship with them, even those related to their ancestors … they will forget. "
"Xiao Bao, don't get agitated. What's wrong with you? That time when you took the imperial examination, you vomited blood because of something. Doctor of Medicine, come over here. "
When Li Longji heard Zhang Xiaobao's words, he realized that Zhang Xiaobao's face was even redder than before. When he heard the content of the conversation, he felt that Xiao Bao was feeling uncomfortable.
Zhang Xiaobao hurriedly waved his hands, "It's nothing. I can't vomit blood this time. I'll always vomit. Right now, Cuckoo and I are bullying others. Haha, thank the heavens. This is why we have to do more things that go against the heavens. Actually, I just thought of something. Don't touch me, I already said that I'm fine."
Zhang Xiaobao had many things that he couldn't tell others. The only person he could confide in was Wang Juan. After comforting himself, he recovered his emotions and shook off the doctor's hand that came over to take his pulse.
The doctor was very dedicated. Even if he couldn't take Zhang Xiaobao's pulse, he didn't force him. He stared at Zhang Xiaobao, looking at his complexion and breathing rhythm. He didn't dare to be negligent. If something really happened to Zhang Xiaobao, the Emperor wouldn't need to do anything. The Emperor would just throw him out on the streets and say that he didn't do his best.
In this short period of time, Wang Juan had already heard the news. She hurriedly ran over and looked at Zhang Xiaobao, asking, "Who provoked you again?"
"No, no one. They said that the military doctors followed the army to fight. In addition to treating their own people, they also used other people to study the virus. As they talked, I became happy and thought of a new weapon."
Zhang Xiaobao reached out and pulled Wang Juan to sit on his lap as he explained.
Wang Juan didn't break free. When she heard Zhang Xiaobao's words, she understood what the other party thought of. She followed up, "You thought of a biological weapon? It's more difficult to collect poisonous gas than oxygen. It's not easy to take protective measures, but we can use incendiary bombs.
Good idea. Let people study it as soon as possible. When we go to war, we can destroy all the trenches and bunkers. If they're really benevolent and righteous, how can they fight a war?
You came over just to talk about this? You're so free that you're chatting with people instead of commanding. Let's see what you're going to do if you can't complete your tactical objectives. Feel, let Doctor Hou feel your pulse. "
Wang Juan took Zhang Xiaobao's hand and handed it to the doctor surnamed Hou. She knew that he had reached the position of doctor. It was impossible not to pay attention to him. When they wanted to establish the Tang Academy of Sciences, they had to get him in.
The doctor first felt Zhang Xiaobao's left hand, then his right hand. After feeling it, he said to everyone, "It's nothing. It seems that he was a little tired yesterday or in the last few hours. There's no need to get medicine. When it's time to eat, it's fine to have more meat."
The doctor said it calmly. Wang Juan blushed and jumped down from Zhang Xiaobao's lap. She pulled a chair and sat there without saying anything.
Zhang Xiaobao asked in surprise, "You can even tell? Isn't it too fake? "
"How is it fake? Look at your pulse … "
"Stop talking. You're amazing. I'll eat crabs for dinner." Zhang Xiaobao didn't let the doctor continue.
"Crabs won't do. It's cold. Besides, it's spring. Where are you going to find crabs? The crabs that were frozen last autumn don't taste good. If you want to eat seafood, you can eat sea fish or mutton. If there are cows, you can eat beef. Ordinary people can't eat it. You won't be lacking in beef. "
The doctor still had a serious look on his face as he discussed with Zhang Xiaobao about food and nutrition.
Zu Zan reminded him kindly, "Xiao Bao, when Madam and I came over, we brought the yaks from our place. They're still alive. Along the way, they lost weight. Many of them died. We sold them to the restaurants that passed by. After we arrived in the capital, we've raised them for a few days. They should be fine. Let me tell you, those yaks …"
"Let's talk about the main thing. I know that your yaks are good. I believe that Xiao Bao's body is also very good. Xiao Bao, Cuckoo, how do you use the biological weapons and incendiary bombs that you mentioned?"
Li Longji saw that the topic had changed and quickly corrected it. He was very interested in war weapons. He was always afraid that others would use advanced weapons to attack the Tang Empire. He felt that with every step forward in the research of weapons, the gap between the Tang Empire and the Tang Empire would shrink.
Zhang Xiaobao and Wang Juan began to explain the functions and effects of the two weapons. Zhang Xiaobao wasn't as professional as Wang Juan. Wang Juan had a very thorough understanding of the weapons. As she explained the functions, she also explained the tactical coordination around the weapons.
Zhang Xiaobao mainly explained the reaction of the human body after being hit by the weapons. For example, the incendiary bombs. They burned for a long time and covered a large area. During the burning process, they produced poisonous gas and caused a lack of oxygen to the shallow underground fortifications.
Hearing this, Li Longji and the others broke out in cold sweat. Chi De Zu Zan was also glad that his Tufan didn't persist.
"Xiao Bao, according to what you said, there isn't an army in the world that can defeat a team with such weapons. Hurry, hurry up and research it." Li Longji wiped his sweat and said excitedly.
Zhang Xiaobao and Wang Juan shook their heads at the same time and said together, "No, there is an army that can contend against them."
"What army?" Li Longji asked in disbelief.
"Our Tang Empire's army can do it. Perhaps the number of casualties will be several times more, but the enemy will definitely not retreat. Even if someone can blow up the mountain that our Tang Empire occupies and think that it is a land of death, if he dares to attack, he will still have to suffer a fierce counterattack."
Zhang Xiaobao looked at Wang Juan and said to Li Longji with a smile.
Wang Juan replied with an affirmative smile, "Yes, our Tang Empire's army can do it. Even if we have to sacrifice several times more lives, in the end, what we are fighting for is not only the weapon, but also the soul of an entire nation. On the battlefield, what we display is the soul of an army.
When ten lives are exchanged for one of the enemy's, what we are testing is the other party's will. The more advanced the weapon is, the more people cherish their lives. Some people fight for wealth, while others fight for glory.
I am most afraid of encountering enemies who fight for survival. Thus, I have always requested that the soldiers of the Tang Empire have two things. First, they must learn knowledge so that they can immediately take over the position of the commander after his death. Even if they are alone, they must be clear of the strategy and tactics of the team.
Second, they must have family members. It would be best if they have a few brothers with a wife and children. This kind of team is the strongest. In front of them is the enemy, but behind them is their family. "
"So, they must use their lives to exchange for the enemy?" Princess Jincheng asked.
"Yes, use their lives to exchange for the enemy until they tremble. Even if blood flows like a river, they must not retreat. If the soldiers of a country are afraid of death and turn around to flee or surrender when they see the enemy's ferocious attack, then that country deserves to be bullied."
Zhang Xiaobao said. He thought of many small countries that were bullied. Basically, when the enemy's attack was a little fierce, they would be scared to death. They would invest tens of thousands of soldiers to defend the place, and hundreds of them would die. In the end, in two to three days, the place would be taken down by the enemy. If they were afraid of death, who could they blame?
Sometimes, Zhang Xiaobao would think, and he had also discussed it with Wang Juan. If it was their national army, how could an army of tens of thousands be taken down in two to three days? They could just throw an atomic bomb. Otherwise, how big of a price would the enemy have to pay?
Zu Chi De was unhappy. He thought that Zhang Xiaobao was talking about him. However, his men were not afraid of death. The main thing was that they lacked a good commander. Therefore, he said, "Xiao Bao, there are times when human strength is not enough, right?"
"Ah? Oh! " Zhang Xiaobao understood. "I'm not talking about you. We are fighting because of internal conflicts. We are a family, just like brothers sometimes fight. When Cuckoo and I go to war, you still have to help take care of the logistics. We can rest assured."
Li Longji also said, "If I'm not talking about you, are we enemies? My sister is married to you. I'm talking about the enemy of the Great Tang without a princess. "
"Yes, that's what I meant. I'm just asking." What else could Zu Chi De say?
"Xiao Bao, let's go back. They are still fighting." Wang Juan saw that Zhang Xiaobao was fine and was concerned about the situation of the battle.
"Let's go back. I wanted to use other methods, but they didn't agree." Zhang Xiaobao stood up and pulled Wang Juan out.
Li Longji and the others watched the two of them leave. They gathered together to discuss the matter that the two of them had just mentioned.
*****
The battle was still going on. Zhao Hanzhang was facing the same problem as Yang Qiang.
There were a total of three camps on the 100 meter high ground. There was one on the top of the mountain and one at the bottom of the mountain. With only three regiments, they were unable to charge over.
After the cannon fire, they charged. Surprisingly, the enemy could still counterattack, and it was very fierce.
However, Zhao Hanzhang already knew what was going on. There was a problem with the fortifications and the direction of the wind.
The wind blew against them. Regardless of whether the enemy was on the mountain or on the plains, they had fortifications. When the cannon fire landed, some of the fortifications were destroyed, while others were still standing. Furthermore, there was another layer of fortifications under the fortifications.
The enemy's scarecrows were very effective. When the cannon fire hit them, the scarecrows were set ablaze. When his troops charged, other than the smoke from the cannon fire, there was also smoke from the scarecrows.
If they charged too slowly, the effect of the cannon fire would be weakened. Moreover, if they were too far away, the smoke would be very uncomfortable. But if they charged too quickly, they would be in close contact with the enemy.
They felt that the most shameless method of the other party was to not run when they counter-charged. Instead, they would lie on the ground and quickly crawl and roll horizontally to change positions to advance. This was too demanding of their own marksmanship.
There was already smoke, and they still had to hit the ground. The enemy would roll and advance without any pattern. They could only rely on confusion. When they came into contact with the enemy, it would be a bayonet against a broadsword or a spear. This was no joke.
Yes, if they crawled forward, they would be less affected by the smoke.
"The natives are becoming more and more difficult to deal with." Zhao Hanzhang scratched his head in front of the sand table. Of course, he was just saying this out of anger. He didn't believe that the natives were so smart.
"Reporting, our troops attacking the mountain have been shot down again. The enemy used rolling logs." The messenger reported to Zhao Hanzhang.
"Rolling logs? Are there any nails on the logs? "Zhao Hanzhang asked.
"Reporting, no, there are no nails. However, there are streaks in the middle of the logs. There are things that cause smoke. Wherever the logs roll, there is smoke."
The messenger replied.
Zhao Hanzhang nodded. "Understood."
When he looked at the sand table again, he suddenly slapped his head and said to himself, "Why was I so stupid? So what if I shot down the mountain? I'm not even defending. There are still troops behind me. Can't I just charge over? What can they do to me? "
"Men, pass down my order. Gather three regiments of troops and advance with the cannon fire. Charge directly from the north of Highland 113. How can three regiments not be able to deal with your battalion?"
Zhao Hanzhang finally understood and gave the order.
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