Chapter 410: Enemy at the Gate (1)
"Concentrate forces?"
Everyone murmured subconsciously, their minds already rapidly pondering the feasibility of this plan. However, Wei Chengyi didn't give them much time to think. He pointed to a spot on the sand table and said, "According to the information sent back by the scouts, the Western Hu people have three armies. Two of them are traveling through the grasslands, and the third is passing through the Western Regions and crossing the desert. There will be no reinforcements behind them. We should gather 150,000 cavalry and advance into the desert as quickly as possible to defeat this Western Hu army first."
After a whole year of training, their cavalry were already roaring with anticipation. In addition, they also had the three treasures of cavalry, the Mo Dao, and the Ming Guang armor. Both their hardware and software equipment were many times stronger than those of the Western Hu people. It was not difficult for 150,000 people to defeat 100,000 people. Moreover, their casualties should not be too great.
"But if we do that, we definitely won't be able to get back before the other two Western Hu armies arrive. We can only let them lay siege to the city."
They are no longer the same as they were last year. How can they allow the Western Hu people to block their doorstep and fight them like before?
"Having an enemy at the gates isn't necessarily a bad thing."
Lip curling, Wei Chengyi pointed to the sand table and said, "The newly built city wall has united the three border counties, blocking all the ways for the Western Hu to get in. They can only choose to attack the city head-on. I don't need to say how bad cavalry is at attacking cities. Our infantry can take this opportunity to destroy their fighting power as much as possible. Once we have dealt with the Western Hu in the desert and rushed back, we can join forces with the 50,000 cavalry and 200,000 infantry in the city to completely wipe them out!"
"good!"
As soon as Wei Chengyi finished speaking, the generals cheered in unison. As long as they coordinated properly, they would be able to completely wipe out the 300,000-strong Western Hu army. Then, they would see if the Western Hu dared to send troops to harass the border, burning, killing, and looting their people. However, the Western Hu claimed to have a million cavalrymen, and they might send more. But as long as they could defeat the 300,000 Western Hu troops, their morale would surely be high. Even if they sent out the remaining 700,000 troops, what would happen? They could still defeat them and make them scream and surrender.
"Let's go back."
Shen Xiangwan, who was standing outside, gave Yuan Yue Yuanying a look when she heard this, then turned and walked towards their room. She came here specifically after hearing that the Western Hu people had arrived. She originally wanted to help with some ideas, but now it seems that she was thinking too much. Wei Chengyi is simply a natural-born general with a unique talent in fighting, and she doesn't need to worry about him at all.
As expected of the Second Master, it has only been a short time and he has already figured out a plan to deal with the enemy!
Yuan Yue and Yuan Ying, who were following behind her, looked at each other and saw deep admiration in each other's eyes.
Speed is of the essence in war. That afternoon, Wei Chengyi personally selected his troops and marched towards the Western Desert under the cover of darkness. Qingying and dozens of guards went with him. General Peng and others were responsible for guarding the three counties. Yan Junling was fully responsible for the integration and dispatch of supplies. The entire Chenzhou would become their strongest backing. The morale of the entire army was high, and they were eagerly waiting for the arrival of the Western Hu army.
"Warriors, charge!"
Five days later, the 200,000-strong Western Hu army arrived as scheduled. When they saw the brand new city walls and realized that it was impossible to break through the city from any other direction except by attacking it head-on, they became furious and attacked the city like crazy.
"My men, shoot them!"
“Swoosh, swoosh, swoosh…”
The Wei army, which had been prepared in advance, was no pushover. Led by General Peng, General Chen and other brave generals, they quickly pulled the bowstrings and shot at the Western Hu people who were trying to attack the city. Baskets of bows and arrows were carried to the top of the city wall one after another by the soldiers as if they were free. The dense arrows formed a terrifying rain of arrows, flying towards the enemy with unstoppable force.
"Cavalry is indeed not suitable for sieges."
On the top of the Dafeng County city wall, Shen Xiangwan and Yuan Yue Yuanying stood on the wall, accompanied by Yan Lang and General Peng. Originally, they didn't want her to come, but she decided to do what she wanted to do. Who else but Wei Chengyi could stop her? Wei Chengyi had led his troops out, so they could only protect her as much as possible.
"The Western Hu people are too arrogant. They rely on the strength of their cavalry. They have come a long way and started attacking the city without even taking a break. Do they really think we are still the same useless people as before?"
When saying this, General Peng's brows showed a mixture of confidence and sarcasm. He was once a powerful general under the old prince, and had been fighting against the Qiang Kingdom outside the eastern border for many years. He had rich experience in leading troops. In addition, the Wei family army had many advanced equipment. If he couldn't even defend against the mere Western Hu people, then he might as well retire as soon as possible and go home to retire.
"Um."
Yan Lang obviously agreed with him. Shen Xiangwan didn't say anything more, but instead glanced at the soldiers who were shooting arrows. Each of them wore black leather gloves, which would prevent their hands from being rubbed by too much bowwork. However, Shen Xiangwan lowered his eyes to look down at the tower, his brows slightly furrowed. "General Peng, isn't this a waste of arrows?"
The arrows they shot were too dense, and even with shields, the Western Hu people could not get too close. Most of the arrows fell to the ground and did not actually cause much damage to the Western Hu people. If the Western Hu people temporarily stopped attacking the city and retreated a little, they could at least send soldiers to clean up the battlefield and pick up the arrows for reuse. What if they did not retreat?
If time goes on, they will most likely be in a situation where they have no arrows left. Even if they have enough arrows, they will not be able to clean up the battlefield unless the Western Hu people retreat. So many arrows stuck in the ground will not be conducive to their march out of the city. You must know that after Wei Chengyi brings his troops back, they must immediately cooperate with him from inside and outside. Anything that hinders the marching speed may cause omissions in their plan.
"What does Madam mean?"
As long as they were from the Wei Family Army, no one would underestimate Shen Xiangwan. Even though she was just a woman, General Peng treated her with great respect.
"Uncle Yan, where is the black oil we found last time stored?"
Giving him a look that urged him to remain calm, Shen Xiangwan turned to Yan Lang and asked, "Around October last year, a coal mining team accidentally dug up black oil, or petroleum. No one knew what it was used for, except that it was extremely easy to burn, and only a little was needed, and it burned for a long time. However, it produced a lot of smoke, and was basically useless to the people. When she reported it to Wei Chengyi, she happened to know that it was a good thing for refining gasoline and other fuels. After she briefly explained it to Wei Chengyi, he decided to have people collect it, and asked No. 1 for the method of refining gasoline and other fuels, and planned to gather people to refine the fuel themselves when she was free."
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