"Eat fish, eat fish." Lunch was later than usual. The old men who had been eating more than usual were hungry. As soon as they sat down, Bi Gou couldn't wait to pick up his chopsticks and eat the meat in the pot.
Zhang Xiaobao's main dish was also hot pot, fish head pot, but there was a lot of fish in it.
The two old men ate the meat. Zhang Xiaobao and Wang Juan each scooped a bowl of fish soup and ate with steamed buns. They didn't seem to have much of an appetite. If it weren't for their normal expressions, people would think that they had something on their minds.
After a few mouthfuls of meat, Bi Gou felt better. He smiled at Zhang Xiaobao and praised, "It's delicious. When it comes to fish, Xiao Bao's cooking is more authentic. Let's continue to eat fish tonight. Let's eat fried fish, salted fish, and some cornmeal pancakes. "
"Okay, I'll make salted fish, cornmeal pancakes, and wild vegetable egg soup tonight." Zhang Xiaobao nodded. Since the old men were here, he had to serve them well. Even if she was stopped by an old man she didn't know on the street and asked her to cook something for him, she would still cook for him, let alone someone she had known for many years.
Yao Chong didn't say anything, but his chopsticks kept moving. He tasted every dish and chose the one that he liked the most.
As Bi Gou ate, he finally realized that Zhang Xiaobao and Wang Juan were different from before. The two of them kept exchanging glances while eating. Although he didn't know what they were 'talking' about, it must be something difficult.
After eating a few more mouthfuls, Bi Gou stopped and looked at Zhang Xiaobao and Yao Chong. When the two of them looked back, he said, "Xiao Bao, it's normal for the two of you to be busy, but there's no end to it. When you need to rest, rest. When it's time to eat, eat. If there's any trouble, tell us and we can solve it together. The whole country is behind you."
"Grandpa Bi, you're right. We have a small problem. We can't solve it in a year because we've taken too much manpower and resources. As time goes by, other countries may have other ideas. We're considering whether to put pressure on them or appease them with resources. Against Duoshi, we want to fight, grind, attack the heart, and seize it. Four years. "
Zhang Xiaobao did not keep it a secret from the two old men and told them the steps of the strategy.
Yao Chong also put down his chopsticks and looked at Bi Gou, waiting for the two to explain how they were going to play these four years.
Wang Juan explained, "Fighting is to be ruthless at the start of the war, before the food harvest. At that time, they are most lacking in food and have no choice but to provide support to the front line. We'll fight until next summer and then retreat to the places we can occupy this winter to shorten the supply line. "
The two old men nodded at first, but then they both fretted.
"Cuckoo, you don't want to advance quickly. Instead, you want to advance on all fronts. Fighting a battle of annihilation instead of attacking a rout or penetrating deep into the enemy's rear? It will consume a lot of resources. Why don't we use our weapon advantage to attack the enemy's core city and capture their leader? "
Bi Gou believed that it would be best for Zhang Xiaobao and Wang Juan to launch the Lightning Battle mentioned in the textbooks, exchanging time for space. Now it seemed that the two wanted to slowly advance all fronts, giving the enemy time to gather their troops and play positional warfare.
If someone else said this with a sharp weapon, he would have already cursed. Now that it was from Cuckoo, he needed to think carefully. Cuckoo had written many military textbooks, specializing in distinguishing all kinds of war situations. Strategic and tactical, everything. He believed that she would not make the wrong judgment and decision.
Yao Chong's gaze fell on Zhang Xiaobao and Wang Juan's faces. He reached out a hand and touched a steamed bun, bringing it to his mouth without blinking.
"They are a religious country. Their land area is large and their faith is firm. It's easy to destroy their upper power structure. We don't even need to send too many planes. Find a place with low mountains, take a detour, and send hot air balloon troops to fight special forces."
Wang Juan explained, full of confidence. This was the confidence of having the ability to transport troops in the air. Especially for the first use, it was guaranteed to succeed.
Zhang Xiaobao continued, "But, but, but, we can't. This is the characteristic of a religious country. It's not a problem for some people to die. Soon, there will be leaders in various places. At that time, their resistance will be very tenacious. In order to get more followers' support, they will make the decision to stop the Tang Empire's army. "
"There is another possibility. They are all independent, and we can destroy them one by one. We don't dare to gamble, and there is no need to gamble. With the Tang Empire's army, which country can't we bully now? We mainly want to pay less and get higher returns. "
Wang Juan finished eating the steamed bun and signaled to Zhang Xiaobao, who had just drunk two mouthfuls of soup, to continue.
Zhang Xiaobao quickly swallowed the soup. "War is not the goal. The goal is to get something. My idea is the simplest. I have to make a lot of money in a war. It's not worth it without me. It's hard to get proportional to the cost. Destroy their will and make it easier for me to plunder. "
After saying this, Zhang Xiaobao also ate in big mouthfuls of food, giving the two old men time to think.
The situation at the table changed. Zhang Xiaobao and Wang Juan ate happily, but the two old men began to frown.
They looked at each other and thought hard, analyzing Zhang Xiaobao's character. At the same time, they thought that Zhang Xiaobao's support for war was not for long-term benefits. Perhaps he had such a plan, but he would not give up short-term benefits.
What he needed was to take advantage of the situation while fighting. After the war, he would first recover the cost of starting the war. When the dust settled, he was guaranteed to make a lot of money. Otherwise, with his talent, it would be better to use it to improve the lives of the people in the country.
"Good, slowly push. I agree." Bi Xu spoke first. "Fighting for a year is pushing for a year. What is the purpose of grinding?"
"Grinding is to take a big step back and carry out low-intensity small group battles. Our army can take this opportunity to rotate and recuperate. At the same time, we can continue to train our soldiers. We can take small victories to big victories and eat away at tactics. The young generals can follow along and learn. The people will unite for the honor and dignity of the Great Tang and work hard. "
Seeing that Wang Juan was still eating, Zhang Xiaobao could only say it himself. When he talked about the people working hard, he deliberately emphasized it.
The two old men nodded in agreement. They understood this. As long as the front lines were not defeated, the people at the back would be very happy and work hard.
The propaganda would be that the mighty army of the Great Tang was all thanks to your support in the rear, and there would be no more conflicts. They would even say that it didn't matter if the betrothal gifts were a little smaller. As long as the Great Tang army had a common goal, they could get married.
Yao Chong finally spoke. "Two years is too long for the people of Duoduo who are always unable to drive the enemy out of their country and achieve victory. At that time, you can use other methods to shake the belief of the people in your religion and achieve the final victory in one fell swoop. "
"Xiao Bao must be using economic methods," Bi Xu said with certainty.
Zhang Xiaobao nodded. "Yes, I plan to use shrapnel and bullets to exchange for food. After a year of fighting, they will not have enough food. When we retreat, the shrapnel and bullets will be left at the front. I will use food to exchange with their people. If they can find good ores, I am even willing to use canned food to exchange. "
"What a vicious plan." Bi Xu shivered. He had already thought of the result. In order not to starve to death or eat canned food, the local people would definitely collect shrapnel and mine ores to exchange for food.
But these things would be made into weapons that would take the lives of their soldiers. Would the ruling class stop them or condone them? Stopping them would intensify the internal conflict. Condoning them would chill the hearts of the frontline soldiers.
At that time, the soldiers' food would come from the hands of the people. The people would use things to exchange. If the soldiers stopped, the people would not give the soldiers food. The soldiers would steal the food of the people. This was a dead end.
"Xiao Bao is also planning to pile up the enemy's corpses and start a plague battle. Then, he will use medicine to exchange for food." Wang Juan was already full and added.
The two old men's teeth were numb and sour. It was obvious that they did not have enough blood.
"This plan goes against the heavens," Yao Chong said as he rubbed his face with his hands.
"Whose heavens? Our Tang Empire is at the right time, right place, and right people. Isn't it just a biological war? " Zhang Xiaobao said indifferently. Then, he muttered in a voice that only Wang Juan could hear, "Poison gas bombs, bacterial bombs, napalm bombs, depleted uranium bombs, dumdum bombs, cluster bombs, non-metal mines, and atomic bombs. Who doesn't use them?"
Wang Juan did not say anything. She knew that Zhang Xiaobao was just casually saying that. Even if others did not use them, he would use them if he could. Don't expect to use morality, humanity, or righteousness to restrain him. He did not care.
Of course, he did not care either. He would only follow the rules if others joined forces to beat him. Otherwise, he would beat whoever dared to oppose him.
Seeing Zhang Xiaobao's firm attitude, the two old men did not try to persuade him. Yao Chong suggested, "Let them have fewer people die. It is also good for us to catch more slaves."
"I have this plan. It depends on the actual situation. If they can help us do a good job, why take more lives? I want to build more smelting workshops in the local area, refine steel, build railway tracks, and build a railway. We just need people to fill in. "
Zhang Xiaobao accepted this indirect persuasion. He was not killing for the sake of killing. That was crazy.
"Now we are worried about Japan and Xinluo." Wang Juan brought up the previous matter again.
"Xinluo has your garrison nearby, and Japan also has our gunships. What's there to worry about?" Bi Shu pointed to the northeast. There were elite troops there. Otherwise, why did the ministers in the imperial court recognize the powerful existence of the Zhang Family and the Wang Family? It was because if Shuzhou and Sanshui County were easy to take down, Lu Zhou, Tubo, northern Hebei Province, and Feng Province were all hoarded by the Zhang Family and the Wang Family.
Zhang Xiaobao shrugged and spread his hands. "No, the gunships and garrison are not there. The large transport ships are also gone."
"Where did they go?" Bi Shu and Yao Chong exclaimed at the same time.
"They used them. What about Xinluo and Japan?" Zhang Xiaobao gave a very rogue answer.
"It's easy. Don't appease or suppress them. Let His Majesty issue an edict and invite them to come to Tang for exchanges. From agriculture to industry, from military to economy, from literature and art to sports. We can first provide them with a detailed introduction and tell them what to exchange. Let their ruling class come over. We will provide food and accommodation. "Bi Shu came up with an idea.
Yao Chong agreed. "Our country is big. Let them wander around. Do we have any advanced weapons? We can scare them while we are at it. "
Zhang Xiaobao and Wang Juan thought about it together. After exchanging glances, Zhang Xiaobao said, "Yes, cover the outside of the diesel engine with metal sheets, and put the thing under the house that Xiao Bei and the others used when they first came here. We call it a track. I'll ask the Ministry of Works to make a few more and send them to Duoshi to test the water. "
"What exactly is that thing? What about the gunships and the soldiers of Hebei Province? "Bi Shu still had a lot of doubts.
Zhang Xiaobao still shrugged and spread his hands. "Not to mention Hebei Province, the original soldiers of Henan Province, Deng Province, and Lai Province are also gone. The naval forces of Huainan Province and Jiangnan Province are also gone. Only the naval forces of Gyeonggi Province are left to guard the capital."
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