After Kulunbu led 10,000 cavalrymen of the grassland bandits to the area of ​​Xiande Prefecture, they encountered Hajilang, Kunertai and others who had fled from Shuangcheng Prefecture.

Seeing the two men in such a sorry state, Kulunbu's face darkened, and he cursed in a deep voice, "Useless idiots! A bunch of useless idiots!"

With so many people, how could they not even defend a single city?

Hajirang, where has your arrogance gone?

Hajilang remained silent as he listened to Kulenb's angry curses.

Although both were at the level of a president, Hajiron knew he couldn't refute the argument after suffering a defeat.

"Hajilang, how do you explain this?"

Kulum glared at Hajirang and demanded an explanation in a stern voice.

“Kulenberg,”

Hajilang let out a long breath and said, "The war in Shuangcheng Prefecture was indeed something I hadn't considered carefully."

However, the strength of the Dongning army should not be underestimated.

Since last winter, Naghtai has led his army to attack Dongning City.

In the spring of this year, Naghtai once again led 10,000 troops to attack Dongning City.

Failure after failure!

Now, I have led my troops to defend Shuangchengfu, and have failed once again.

We have been defeated by the Dongning army three times in a row.

This is enough to show that the Dongning army is no longer the same Dongning army as before.

In particular, the Dongning army is now equipped with weapons such as bombs and artillery.

Kulunbu, you haven't seen the power of cannons. Their range is three or four miles. When a large iron ball hits the city wall, it can create a huge crater.

With these weapons, no one can stop them!

Kulunbu, I hope you won't repeat the mistakes I and Nahatai made. Be cautious in dealing with the Dongning army, and remember not to act rashly!

I am a cautionary tale!

Listening to Hajilang's earnest words, Kulunbu frowned and fell into deep thought.

It should be noted that Hajilang is indeed young, but he has fought in many battles on the grasslands and his military achievements are real.

They fought bravely and were invincible!

That's why Hajirang became the president at such a young age and was able to take charge of things on his own.

However, this time in the battle of Shuangchengfu, the defeat was so complete.

No matter how you look at it, something seems amiss.

Perhaps, as Hajilang said, the Dongning army is indeed very powerful?

Kulunbu frowned, looked at Kunertai, and asked, "Kunertai, you've fought the Dongning army three times now, what do you think?"

"Commander-in-Chief,"

Kuntai quickly replied, "The Dongning army is even stronger than what Commander Hajilang said!"

From last winter to this spring, and now this time, we have suffered three consecutive defeats with heavy casualties.

Such a crushing defeat was unprecedented in the conquest of the grasslands!

One time, perhaps it was just luck.

But what about two or three times?

I, Kuntai, was lucky to survive. I was somewhat timid and cowardly, but I also witnessed the formidable strength of the Dongning army.

They not only possessed powerful bombs and artillery, but their infantry soldiers were also highly capable in combat!

They are even comparable to our elite cavalry!

Even the Dongning army's cavalry, though fewer in number, were tactically flexible and skilled horsemen, making them even more formidable than some battle-hardened veterans!

Commander-in-Chief, I suggest we change our outdated impression of the Dongning Army, conduct thorough reconnaissance and understanding of them, and then make a plan!

Otherwise, we might suffer another crushing defeat!

Kuntai's words were somewhat alarmist.

Even Kulumb's expression changed slightly.

However, thinking about what Hajilang and Kuntai had said, Kulunbu took a deep breath and pondered carefully.

Yes!

Once or twice, it might just be luck!

But three times, it's not certain!

Moreover, in this battle of Shuangchengfu, the Dongning army took the initiative to attack!

It seems we really need to learn more about the Dongning army!

“Tan Tai,”

Kulunbu ordered in a deep voice, "Immediately send someone to find out the details of the Dongning army!"

Remember, I need the details!

And those from Dongning City too!

"yes!"

A general standing nearby quickly responded.

...

Since the arrival of the grassland bandit reinforcements, they have remained in Xiande Prefecture, only constantly repairing the city walls and strengthening defenses, without showing any signs of making any move.

However, in the wild, they discovered quite a few scouts of grassland bandits.

Upon receiving this news, Li Xin was slightly taken aback, then couldn't help but laugh: "Hehe! It seems these grassland bandits have become smarter!"

Are they preparing for war?

Mr. Zhao, what should we do now?

"Your Highness,"

Councilor Zhao Bingzhang, standing beside him, stroked his beard and said, "Since the grassland bandits aren't in a hurry, we shouldn't be either!"

This time, the majority of the grassland bandit reinforcements were elite cavalry.

This is also where the grassland bandits have an advantage.

Cavalry is highly mobile and can come and go quickly, which is far beyond what our infantry can match.

On the other hand, Shuangcheng Prefecture lacks the integrated defensive system of trenches, city walls, and watchtowers that Dongning City possesses. Therefore, if we rashly venture out of the city to fight, we will be at a disadvantage.

Therefore, I suggest we wait and see how things develop!

Zhao Bingzhang took a sip of tea and continued, "Judging from the current situation, the grassland bandits did not take immediate action after their reinforcements arrived, which is obviously because they were frightened by the previous battles."

The grassland bandits were also considering the extent and nature of the differences between the two sides.

Therefore, they are unlikely to launch a proactive attack until they find an advantage.

Our strengths lie in defensive and offensive warfare, while our weaknesses lie in open field battles.

Therefore, we should avoid fighting outside the city and try to maintain our existing advantages.

After the battle of Shuangchengfu, the grassland bandits will certainly not defend the city anymore, so it is unlikely that there will be any more siege battles.

Taking all factors into account, we need to focus on defensive tactics!

This is a good opportunity to properly develop Shuangcheng Prefecture and strive to make it an important fortress in the northern part of Dongning City.

As long as we can resist the attacks of the grassland bandits, we can guarantee the production and construction of the people in the Dongning City area.

We have a time advantage!

As long as the grassland bandits do not launch an attack on us, once we have gradually grown stronger, the initiative in the battle will be on our side.

Therefore, we don't need to rush!

If the enemy doesn't move, I won't move!

We can just focus on construction without any problems!

"right!"

After listening to Zhao Bingzhang's words, Li Xin suddenly felt enlightened.

For the Prince Xin's Mansion, the biggest problem is time!

Given enough time, I will transform Dongning City into a formidable fortress of steel, and then no matter how many grassland bandits there are, I will not be afraid!

Since they're not moving, let's just wait!

Immediately, Li Xin ordered: "Instruct the Divine Might Battalion, Divine Martial Battalion, and Divine Valor Battalion to dig a trench defense system outside Shuangcheng Prefecture!"

"Arrange the defenses of Shuangcheng Prefecture well; we must transform it into a second Dongning City!"