A few days later!
Ning Que rode his steed along a narrow forest path. Scouts cleared the way ahead, and soldiers protected them on both sides. Song Ci rode alongside, occasionally looking up to observe the distance. They encountered numerous attacks along the way.
There are many local barbarians who use bamboo spears and bamboo bows, and some are good at blowguns. They hide in the treetops and may be ambushed when they pass by.
"Your Majesty, we have tens of thousands of people at our disposal."
"Isn't it suitable for attracting the enemy's main force?"
Song Ci looked a little worried.
After all, there were many casualties along the way.
But most of them were Goguryeo captives.
Ning Que specifically asked them to change into Dafeng's armor.
Rush to the front and die as cannon fodder.
Either you fall into a trap or you are hit by a hidden arrow.
Ning Que didn't care about their life or death.
The injured were thrown directly to the roadside.
Whether they live or die depends on their own fate.
Ning Que didn't have much supplies with him, and killing all the captives would easily anger the Goguryeo people. It would be better to take them as captives and let them fight among themselves. Even if they died or were injured, Ning Que wouldn't feel bad.
The medicines he has are very useful.
How can it be used by these Goguryeo people?
It's best if they die.
It can also save some food rations.
Listening to Song Ci's worry, Ning Que smiled.
"Do you know why I want to slow down?"
"This king brought these people with him, and he had no intention of attacking the city."
"My main goal is to draw fire and cover the main force's advance. Besides, think about it, Baekje City only has so few people. I have sent the Duke of Zhenguo forward to intimidate the Goguryeo capital, forcing them to be unable to send any more troops to support."
"Even if Baekje sends troops out of the city to stop us, they certainly don't have enough. At best, they can only send a few thousand men. We can more than handle such a small force, so we just have to wait for good news from Tie Niu."
Ning Que talked freely.
This is the battle plan devised by Tie Niu and Bai Yu.
That means splitting the troops into two groups!
Ning Que led the way and attracted enemy firepower.
The main purpose is to prevent enemy attacks.
On the other hand, Bai Yu and Tie Niu would march quickly, implementing Ning Que's large-scale penetration tactics, taking a long detour through the mountains, crossing the Han River, and then launching a surprise attack on Baekje City.
The enemy's focus must be on the Ningque Road.
Seeing Ning Que's hesitation, Baekje City would mistakenly believe it was still safe. This was when the special forces could be very effective, assisting the main force in breaking through the city.
"I see……"
Song Ci suddenly realized.
He looked at Ning Que and sighed, "Your Highness is truly a brilliant planner. Crucially, he even used the Goguryeo captives. Killing two birds with one stone, and also drawing fire."
"Haha, then you are wrong."
"ah?"
"This is the idea of Bai Yu and Tie Niu. I simply signed the approval." Ning Que smiled and waved his hand, saying calmly, "If you want to strengthen the army, you need more than just weapons and armor, and it's not enough to rely on training alone. You also need to equip the soldiers with their brains so they know how to fight. Relying solely on brute force, what's the difference between that and bandits?"
"Your Majesty is right."
Song Ci nodded repeatedly.
His favorite thing to do in camp is reading.
He also often took his subordinates to read and learn to read.
They will also be taught to read maps.
Analyze various classic cases.
As military proficiency improved, the army's combat effectiveness increased at a noticeable rate. The army followed orders with absolute discipline; as long as Ning Que gave the order, 30,000 men would unite as one. Like incredibly sharp spears, each one performed its own function, yet relied on the battle formation to unite as a whole.
Song Ci was also a seasoned soldier, now a captain of a thousand troops. He had seen many men lead troops, but the one he admired most was Ning Que. He had personally built an invincible army, undefeated to this day. No matter how difficult the task, he always found a way to accomplish it, a miracle indeed!
"How long will it take to reach the Han River Bridge?"
"At the current rate, it will take another half a day."
"No, it's too fast."
Ning Que saw that the ground around him was flat, so he raised his hand.
"Let the army set up camp and garrison on the spot."
"ah?"
"Follow military orders."
"promise!"
Song Ci immediately raised his hand.
Immediately have someone blow the horn.
The soldiers stopped one after another.
"The soldiers all ate and drank well."
"Be on guard tonight."
"Have people cut down all the trees outside the camp."
Ning Que greeted with a smile.
Truckloads of logistical supplies were transported up.
There are also many pottery jars inside.
But it was not filled with kerosene, but water!
And this was naturally Ning Que's plan.
Since the intention was to deceive the enemy, they naturally had to act convincingly. The Goguryeo people were no fools; they must have known the function of kerosene and would destroy it at all costs. They knew Ningque relied on transporting supplies across vast distances and seas. If they destroyed the kerosene, they would also destroy their supply logistics.
Without logistics, Ning Que will surely repeat the same mistakes!
Just like the old King Ning in the past, he finally retreated in a panic.
During normal marches and battles, the food they ate was dry rations. After all, speed was of the essence, and there wasn't much time to prepare elaborate meals. As long as they could fill their stomachs, they were fine. On forced marches, there wasn't even time to stop and boil water. They could only rest briefly and eat simple dry rations.
But this time it was different.
Ning Que slowed down instead.
Don't be impatient, just proceed step by step.
There was no rush on the road.
Instead, he often stopped to rest.
This was because Tie Niu and his men were executing a large-scale penetration tactic, requiring a long detour to surprise attack Baekje City. Ning Que, in order to cover the main force's assault on the city, naturally had to proceed slowly. Therefore, he deliberately slowed down his pace.
The big pot of rice is especially fragrant at this time, with stir-fried cabbage, fried beef bone soup, and fragrant rice and pickled vegetables. But don't think there is not much meat, there is a lot of meat in this beef bone soup.
"Your Majesty, this food is so good."
"This beef bone soup is really delicious. It even has beef in it."
"And this oil-dregs cabbage is really delicious."
"Where are we going to fight next?"
Facing their curious gazes, Ning Que smiled calmly and said, "Of course it's the Han River Bridge. This is the only way to Baekje City. This stone bridge was quite difficult to build, and it is said to have a history of over 200 years. This bridge must be heavily guarded, so I'll make sure you all fill your stomachs. You'll have to fight for your lives in two days!"
"good!"
"The food is so good, I have to work hard!"
"Don't worry, Your Majesty!"
They all agreed.
Ning Que smiled and nodded.
Of course he didn't tell the truth.
After all, there is no need to reveal the complete battle plan.
The more you do this, the more you can confuse the enemy!
Ning Que took a moment to look at the map, calculating in his mind. He had almost completely handed over his cavalry to Tie Niu, hoping they could achieve a quick victory.
Judging by the time, maybe it’s almost time!
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