Generals such as Tie Niu all perked up their spirits.
They consciously took out the notebooks they carried with them.
Holding the charcoal pencil, ready to write it down.
"Hanshan City is easy to defend but difficult to attack. It's really tricky."
"And use the Han River as a moat."
"Since we have decided to attack, what are your thoughts, generals?"
Ning Que looked at them with a half-smile.
The attack on Hansan City is a foregone conclusion.
The strategy has been decided.
What follows is the specific implementation tactics.
Song Ci stood up again.
He had studied it thoroughly early on.
"I think the only option is to attack violently."
"This battle must also demonstrate the prestige of Prince Ning's army."
"After landing at the port, we attacked overnight."
"Take advantage of the enemy's unpreparedness and lay down heavy fortifications."
"Then, taking advantage of the night, we sent special forces to attack the city."
"As the saying goes, speed is the essence of war. As long as we attack them by surprise, we can capture Hansan City with minimal casualties."
"I don't think that's feasible," Bai Yu couldn't help but remind him. "The war has already broken out, and we've already captured the five Bailing Islands. Goguryeo is very likely to have spies or even an ambush at the port. It won't be easy for us to land quietly."
Goguryeo was not stupid either.
It concerns the foundation of one's own country.
Even if the troops are currently insufficient, there must be spies stationed at the port. As soon as their warships arrive, they will immediately notify Hanshan City to impose martial law.
"I think it's all little things."
"If there's an ambush at the harbor, our warships can cover the vanguard's landing. Even if Hanshan City knows of our attack, it won't matter. At night, they'll naturally relax their vigilance. You all know the capabilities of our special forces. If we launch a surprise attack under cover of darkness and then open the city gates, we can capture Hanshan City!"
That’s right, Song Ci learned this trick from Ning Que.
But the trick is not new, but useful.
As the saying goes, one trick is enough to make you successful.
That's human nature.
At night, they will definitely let down their guard.
Many people suffer from night blindness these days.
At night it's almost like being blind.
Attacking a city at night requires a troop with exceptional willpower. After all, many soldiers might not even be able to see the battle flags clearly, and if they get carried away by the killing spree, they might not even be able to distinguish between enemy and comrades.
"What do you think of what Mr. Song Qian said?"
"I think we can give it a try."
Tie Niu stood up at this time.
Many generals also stood up and agreed.
For now, this is the best solution.
Chunlun scratched his head and whispered, "I remember there was a moat outside Hanshan City. I think it was the Han River. The Han River has an outlet to the sea. We can follow the Han River directly into Hanshan City. Then, using the warships' stone cannons and crossbows, we're sure to give them a hard time!"
"Forehead?"
Everyone looked at each other, speechless.
Chunlun scratched his head in confusion.
"What's wrong? Is there something wrong with what I said?"
"Your idea is too superficial, but you haven't considered many practical issues." Ning Que smiled and explained, "First of all, our warships all have pointed bottoms, which are not suitable for sailing on rivers. Warships basically rely on the sea breeze to sail, but once they enter the Han River, they probably won't be able to sail at that speed."
"Besides, the Han River winds and twists through numerous waterways. Going upstream from the estuary, there are several extremely narrow sections that would be difficult for even a Fuzhou ship like the one we're on to pass through. If we were to attack Hanshan City by water, it would likely take more than half a month... With that much time, Hanshan City could be fully prepared."
"Even if we really sail our warships to the gates of Hanshan City, we can only deploy them in a long snake formation. The enemy will use their defensive equipment, and our warships will probably suffer heavy casualties!"
Ning Que pointed at the sand table and shook his head helplessly.
Although Chunlun has made progress, it is still not enough.
Not very thoughtful in considering things.
Hearing Ning Que's words, Chun Lun nodded thoughtfully, scratching his head awkwardly and said, "I'm sorry, everyone. I didn't think it through."
"It's okay." Ning Que smiled at them. "Song Ci and Chun Lun both performed very well this time. You don't have to feel any pressure. I summoned you to gather your wisdom. Most of you have made great military achievements, and your martial arts skills are beyond words. However, as generals, you still need to understand some strategies. It doesn't matter if you make mistakes now. The main thing is to think for yourself."
"We obey your orders!"
Ning Que stood up.
The others stood up one after another.
"What Song Ci said just now is actually correct."
“The trick isn’t about being new, but about being effective.”
"You don't have to come up with all kinds of weird methods just to be innovative."
"The method Song Ci used is one I have used before."
“But implementing it is not easy.”
"You might as well think about it again."
"It's still some distance from Hanshan City."
"If you have any ideas, you can come directly to me."
"promise--"
They immediately raised their hands and left.
In the end, only Chunlun remained.
"Hey, why don't you leave?"
"Your Highness, I'm sorry..." Chunlun's eyes flushed red as he said with immense shame, "What I just said brought shame upon Your Highness. I'm sorry for all the training you've given me."
"Hahaha, what are you doing?"
Ning Que looked helpless.
He looked at Chunlun and couldn't help but smile.
Chunlun, a native of Liao, was born a slave. Relying on his martial arts skills, he eventually rose to become a member of the Imperial Guard. Later, as a spy, he attempted to gather information about the Yanmen Pass, but was captured by Ning Que. He was known for his straightforward character, treating anyone who treated him well with kindness.
After Ning Que captured him, he never treated him badly. Chun Lun was embarrassed to eat too much at first because of his big appetite. After Ning Que got to know him, he would cook a special meal for him every day. He also told him not to worry about it, because there were many soldiers in the army who could eat more than him. For example, Tie Niu was a notorious glutton...
"You are originally from Liao, and you don't understand Feng language."
"I'm afraid I've never seen the ocean before."
"It's normal that you don't understand the difference between the river and the sea."
"Even though you made a fool of yourself this time, you were able to think positively, which is quite rare."
"But the prince punished Commander Bai quite a bit back then..."
"Bai Yu?" Ning Que was stunned for a moment, then smiled helplessly and said, "This king has different standards for different people. Bai Yu was the first general to follow me and even studied at the Six Arts Academy. He is proficient in military tactics and is also my deputy general. Therefore, the king has extremely high standards for him. If he makes a simple mistake, the king will naturally punish him."
The saying "knowingly breaking the law is aggravated" is true. Chunlun, on the other hand, had only been with him for a short time, and his current progress was truly remarkable. Even if he was wrong, it was understandable.
"I understand."
"Go back and rest." Ning Que smiled and waved his hand. "In two days, we will reach Bailing Island. You performed very well this time. I have a military manual here. You can take a look at it when you get back."
"Military... military books?"
"Here, take it."
Ning Que casually took a book from behind.
"Thirty-Six Stratagems?"
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