After being repelled in more than ten consecutive attacks, the Dongning army in Yuguan City finally had a chance to catch their breath.
The new recruits sent to Yuguan City were also filled with confidence. Even some members of the militia were no longer afraid in the face of the overwhelming imperial army.
Especially when various units such as the Divine Martial Army recruited militia members to become combat soldiers, more and more militia members were willing to join and no longer had any resistance.
However, the imperial army's practice of arresting civilians to serve as vanguards and suicide squads still angered Li Xin.
"Your Highness,"
Commander Liu Zheng of the Divine Martial Army shook his head, his face grim, and said, "These imperial troops are simply despicable. They actually captured civilians to use as vanguards, completely disregarding the lives of the people. They are worse than beasts!"
Calling them beasts is an understatement!
Zhao Chun, the commander of the Shenyi Army, nodded in agreement, saying, "Don't let me catch them, or I'll tear them to pieces!"
However, no matter how angry these generals were, or how much they cursed the actions of the imperial army, they had no better solution to the current situation on the battlefield.
With civilians being coerced into acting as vanguards, the garrison at Yuguan became somewhat hesitant and more restrained in battle.
This is also the reason why the generals complained.
Fortunately, there weren't many people living near Yuguan City; most of them had already fled before the war broke out before the new year.
There weren't many people left.
They suffered heavy casualties in these attacks.
Faced with this situation, Li Xin was also somewhat helpless, shaking his head and sighing, unable to think of a good solution.
After a long silence, Li Xin finally spoke, saying, "Since the imperial army has chosen to act in this way, it means they are disregarding the people of the world. While we are defending Yuguan City, we should also expose the despicable actions of the imperial army to the public and inform the world."
He ordered the Jiangnan newspaper to publish this story and distribute it throughout the Daqian Kingdom.
I will make Li Ming completely lose the hearts of the people!
With the people's hearts completely lost, Li Ming in the capital was naturally on the verge of defeat.
However, such a method is ultimately a long-term endeavor.
The current situation shows no signs of improvement.
If we want to defend Yuguan City, we must be determined to open fire on everyone, regardless of who they are.
This is also what Yuguan City has been doing recently!
Seemingly sensing Li Xin's inner turmoil, Zhao Bingzhang said, "Your Highness, changing the current situation is actually quite easy."
"Easy?"
Li Xin was stunned. He turned to stare at Zhao Bingzhang and asked, "Mr. Zhao, do you have any good suggestions?"
"Simple."
Zhao Bingzhang stroked his beard and said with a smile, "If the imperial army cannot take the initiative to attack, then we can't make use of the people, can we?"
"you mean……"
Li Xin's eyes widened as he asked, "Shall we take the initiative to leave the city and attack the imperial army?"
"right!"
Zhao Bingzhang nodded and explained, "In the past ten days or so, the imperial army has launched more than ten attacks, all of which have ended in failure."
The imperial army suffered heavy losses, with countless soldiers killed or wounded, and morale was extremely low.
Especially in the recent offensives, it was evident that some troops were hesitant and timid, indicating that a sense of war-weariness had arisen among the soldiers of the imperial army.
The enemy's morale was low, but our army fought with increasing courage!
It's time to shift the balance of power.
Although we still don't have many troops, we can use the same tactics we used to harass the grassland bandits. We can send out elite troops, not too many, to harass the imperial army's encampment and exhaust them.
Once the imperial army can no longer withstand the strategy of wearing them down, they will become even more agitated, and then we will have a chance to win!
"Send elite troops to harass?"
Li Xin murmured a sentence and slowly nodded.
In fact, this is the essence of guerrilla warfare in the mountains and forests, and it is also a tactic that the various units of the Prince's Guard are extremely good at.
This is also a tactic for defeating a large army with fewer troops!
Li Xin agreed with this tactic.
Li Xin nodded slowly and said, "This tactic is quite good!"
However, which elite unit should be sent?
"Your Highness, please allow me to go!"
Immediately, Liu Zheng, the commander of the Divine Martial Army, volunteered, saying, "My troops are also very skilled in guerrilla warfare in the mountains and forests. Your Highness, let my troops go, and we will surely give the enemy a good beating!"
"Your Highness, let us go!"
Wang Yong, the commander of the Divine Valiant Army, also volunteered.
Even Zhao Chun, Li Qiu, and others wanted to take on this task.
These people all wanted to leave the city and fight, after all, they were getting a little impatient with the city's long defense.
Looking at the people in front of him, Li Xin did not immediately agree.
To be honest, these people and these troops were all elite units of the Prince's Guard, and they were naturally very proficient in mountain guerrilla warfare tactics.
Li Xin felt more at ease letting them go.
However, Li Xin was worried about the defense of Yuguan City.
These troops were the main force for the defense of Yuguan City, and none of them could be withdrawn.
Otherwise, if something happens to Yuguan City, all the plans will fall through.
"No, you two are not a good match."
Li Xin waved his hand and said, "Your mission is to defend Yuguan City. This mission is of utmost importance and cannot be lost!"
Therefore, none of you can accept this task!
"But,"
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