"The steam engine is best for farming. In war, it can be used as a chariot to charge. It's not as good as cavalry."
Zhang Xiaosong admitted that the steam engine was good, but from a war perspective, it was bad.
He only saw what was in front of him and did not know that it could be used to make tanks and armored vehicles. Moreover, it was an internal combustion engine.
Otherwise, he would not have said such words. Tanks were useless? That was unless everyone fought in the air.
Tanks could be used for air defense and camouflage. If Li Yi took out the infantry fighting vehicles, he could bully Su Lu and the Abbasid Caliphate to death.
The cavalry could run, but could the commander's tent run with them? Did you think you were a mobile command center?
If people ran on horses, how could the settlements run? Drive caravans? Cattle and sheep on the transport caravans?
"This year, they sent many fireworks. Let's choose a few big places and gather the people to celebrate the New Year. The steam engine caravan can be used in cavalry tactics."
Wang Junkui had a new idea about the steam engine in war.
He gave his own analysis. This caravan could be used to coordinate with the cavalry and fight with the enemy cavalry.
The people in the caravan had muskets, and the cavalry on his side could move around the caravan.
The enemy cavalry could not be suppressed with absolute numbers. With the roof of the caravan in front, the enemy cavalry would be restricted.
If you ran far away, I would not chase you. My cavalry would attack your camp.
If you watched me occupy your territory and still use guerilla warfare, I would build a city here.
War was not only about fighting strength, but also included a base.
"We need to focus on farming. A large area of land needs to be cultivated, and we can't grow much. Li Yi said that we should grow cotton."
Zhang Zhongliang felt that it was better to be safe. Li Yi said that it would be like last year and grow more cotton.
The cotton could be used for other purposes. Here, it could be used to make military coats and blankets.
In order to prevent strategic movements, such as the enemy attacking this place with all their might.
If they fought head-on, they could win, but the losses would be greater. Why not bring the people and flee to another place and use space to exchange for time?
When the enemy occupied a place, the first thing they would think about was food. There was none, only cotton.
Make clothes by yourself? Cotton could not be eaten.
During this time, the logistics were organized and sent here desperately.
Then, they would snatch it back and continue to grow cotton. If Su Lu wanted to burn it, he would not be able to eat.
In this way, Su Lu's desperate attacks were useless, and he had no basis to follow.
The commoners killed all the livestock and poisoned them. They scorched the walls and cleared the fields, and the food was transported from the rear.
As long as Su Lu dared to attack once, the Assault Force would be emptied out. War was not that easy to fight.
Ashina, who had already eaten twenty dumplings, wiped his mouth and said, "I've read some history books, but I've never seen a war where money is used like this."
Ashina Xiannengzheng was good at fighting. He used to think that war was just like that, where everyone fought together to see who was stronger and who was stronger.
Now, he finally understood that the real battle was in terms of technology and logistics.
With good weapons and an endless supply of resources, the morale of the soldiers was greatly boosted.
Especially in a stalemate war, the longer it dragged on, the more the logistics would be tested.
The soldiers on his side ate meat, canned fruits, and vegetables for every meal, so they were strong and energetic.
It was rare to kill or be killed in an instant in a war, especially in a war involving cavalry. Everyone cherished their own lives.
When their auras were balanced, it meant that they were fighting with their lives on the line. Both of them dared to fight with their lives on the line. No one was inferior to the other.
How could a person who was full and a person who was hungry be the same? Two people hugged each other and wrestled. After a few rounds, the person who could not eat would lose his energy.
Both sides had the same fighting techniques, and in the end, it would depend on who had the advantage in terms of physical strength.
Just eating meat was not enough, so there were still fruits and vegetables, as well as seafood and vitamins.
The battle at night was even more obvious. Those who ate carrots and those who did not would look at each other differently.
Zhang Xiaosong sighed. "Since we are not allowed to fight, let's celebrate the new year. I wonder how Su Lu is doing."
"It's snowing again, and many livestock and people will die there. We have captured some captives, and they have to capture the White Clothed Abbasid Caliphate to exchange for them.
There is internal strife, and what he faces is war, snow, and internal pressure. After this year, he will probably be much older.
Li Yi used troops to attack the heart, but fortunately, we are not the enemy, otherwise … "
Zhang Zhongliang looked at Ashina Xian. Ashina Xian was also a part of the Commandos, but he had submitted.
Li Yi would believe that Ashina Xian did not have any ulterior motives. In history, even in such a bad environment, Ashina Xian still believed that he was from the Tang dynasty.
The others did not believe him, and they always believed that Ashina Xian would betray them one day.
Ashina Xian looked at Zhang Xiaosong and did not look at Zhang Zhongliang. He continued to eat the dumplings. The dumplings with three delicacies were delicious, and they were filled with prawns.
"Let's eat. The telegram said that there will be a batch of things delivered before the new year, and then we will set off fireworks."
Wang Junkui talked about other things. He did not want to fall out with his own people.
Zhang Xiaosong, who was glanced at by Ashina Xian, said, "Ashina Xian is someone recognized by Li Yi, and he specially sent other things over, just like me!"
He understood the meaning behind Ashina Xian's glance. Didn't Zhang Xiaosong also get accused of embezzling military resources?
Then you should be dealt with. Why weren't you dealt with?
Zhang Xiaosong had to stand on Ashina Xian's side. Why wasn't he dealt with?
Because Li Yi said that Her Majesty asked if the amount of embezzlement was enough. If it was not enough, she would make up for it.
That night, he cried until his pillow was wet. Since the emperor treated him like a national hero, he would repay him with a national hero.
It was the same for Ashina Xian. Some people said that he came from the same tribe as Tuqishi, but it was not credible.
In the end, it was said that those people were dealt with, and then a large number of good things were sent to Ashina Xian.
The imperial court seemed to have a pair of eyes that could see through people's hearts, and they were always staring at this place.
When a general was outside, he was most afraid of trust issues.
However, these methods were useless against the young man. He was able to stand against everyone and support the general in front of him.
In one's life, it was hard to find a confidant.
Even if it was for that person's advice, he had to do it well and protect the same people.
Guo Zhiyun picked up a dumpling and put it on Zhang Zhongliang's plate. "How many cities have you lost? Only loyalty is unrecognized. "
He told Zhang Zhongliang that the sturdiest city had been broken through by sowing dissension.
Therefore, people on the same side shouldn't suspect each other. The higher-ups didn't say anything.
Zhang Zhongliang raised his wine cup and offered it to Ashina Xian. "I didn't think it through. I was wrong."
Ashina Xian hurriedly raised his wine cup. "Just like how I suspected Su Lu, what did Brother Zhang do wrong?"
He said that he found out that Su Lu wanted to cause trouble and wrote a letter to the imperial court. The imperial court suspected that he did it on purpose and didn't allow it.
Then, Su Lu led his troops to fight, but he was prepared in advance and defeated.
"How can Su Lu compare to Ashina Xian? With Ashina Xian, the four towns have nothing to worry about! "Zhang Zhongliang also said.
Now, everyone was happy. It proved that there was nothing wrong with the people Li Yi was protecting. If there was a problem, Li Yi would personally take action.
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