Chapter 1145 Strengthening City Defense
Jiang Xue was also shocked at this moment. She subconsciously looked up at Xiao Zhan, but found that he was also looking at her. When their eyes met, they both understood each other's concerns.
"My Lord Prime Minister, there is no time to lose. The most urgent task is to strengthen the city's defense!" Jiang Xue said in a firm tone, with an unquestionable decisiveness between her brows.
Xiao Zhan nodded and said in a deep voice: "Xiaoxue's words make sense. I will go and mobilize the troops right away. You and Mr. Zhuge will go to the city wall together to supervise the city defense matters."
"I obey your command." Jiang Xue bowed, with a determined light in her eyes.
Time was running out, Jiang Xue did not dare to delay and immediately rushed to the city wall with his adviser Zhuge.
The biting cold wind whistled past Jiang Xue's ears. Jiang Xue quickly rushed to the city wall, found the city defense general, and handed him the defense plan that she had improved.
"General, this is the defense plan I redesigned based on the siege strategy that the enemy might adopt. Please take a look."
The city defense general took the plan, glanced at it briefly, and showed an expression of disapproval on his face.
"Your Highness, forgive me for being blunt, but the fortifications of this city wall are already as solid as a rock. Why do we need to make any changes?"
Jiang Xue's heart tightened, knowing that she was going to face a tough battle.
The city defense general is a veteran with rich experience, but he is also stubborn. It may not be easy to persuade him to change the original defense plan.
"General, the enemy is coming in full force, we have to be on guard!"
Jiang Xue patiently explained: "The new plan I proposed can effectively improve the defensive capabilities of the city wall and keep the enemy outside the city wall."
"Your Highness the Princess doesn't know."
The city defense general stroked his beard, with a hint of arrogance in his tone: “The fortifications of this city wall were built during the reign of the previous emperor. They have experienced the test of countless wars and have never been breached.
I have been stationed here for many years and know the city defenses like the back of my hand. I am sorry that I cannot agree with the princess's plan."
Jiang Xue took a deep breath and tried hard to suppress the anxiety in her heart.
"General, times are changing, and the enemy's tactics are also constantly changing. We cannot stick to the old ways, and must make adjustments based on the actual situation. My plan..."
"Your Highness."
The city defense general interrupted her again: "I know you have good intentions, but things on the battlefield change rapidly. How can they be decided on paper? Your Highness, you should return home and wait for the victory report."
Jiang Xue frowned tightly.
The city defense general refused to budge and didn't give her a chance to explain.
She glanced at the counselor Zhuge beside her, hoping he could help persuade her.
Mr. Zhuge stepped forward and said, "General, Her Royal Highness's plan is not just a theory, but a well-thought-out plan. She proposed..."
However, the city defense general remained unmoved.
"Mr. Zhuge, you are the counselor of the Prime Minister. You are able to plan and win battles thousands of miles away. I admire you.
But I am an expert in city defense. Please don't waste your time. I still have to inspect the city defense, so I'm sorry I can't keep you company!"
After saying that, the city defense general turned and left, leaving Jiang Xue and Mr. Zhuge standing there, looking at each other in bewilderment.
Jiang Xue's heart sank to the bottom.
The city defense general's attitude was so firm that she didn't know what to do for a moment.
Seeing time passing by, the enemy might arrive at the city at any time, and the anxiety in her heart surged like a tide, almost drowning her.
"Princess!" Mr. Zhuge hesitated to speak, his eyes full of worry.
Jiang Xue closed her eyes, took a deep breath, and tried to calm herself down.
She knew that now was not the time to panic, she had to find a way to convince the city defense general, otherwise the consequences would be disastrous.
Just then, there was a commotion under the city wall, and then a soldier ran over in a panic.
"Report... Report to the princess, outside the city... outside the city..." The soldier was panting, his face pale.
"What happened outside the city?"
Jiang Xue's heart skipped a beat, and an ominous premonition came over her.
The soldier swallowed his saliva and said in a trembling voice: "A surprise force appeared outside the city!"
Jiang Xue took a deep breath and forced herself to calm down.
It is useless to panic when the enemy is at the gate, it will only disrupt your own formation.
She looked out of the city and saw the overwhelming enemy army like a dark cloud, making it hard to breathe.
The cold wind scraped against her face like a knife, causing a slight sting, but it also cleared her confused mind a little.
"Mr. Zhuge."
Jiang Xue's voice sounded particularly steady in the wind: "How do you think the enemy will attack the city?"
Mr. Zhuge pondered for a moment and replied, "Based on the enemy's current formation, they are likely to launch a frontal attack and suppress our army with their numerical advantage."
"Front-on attack?"
Jiang Xue muttered to herself, and the defensive layout of the city wall quickly emerged in her mind.
The city wall is tall and solid, easy to defend and difficult to attack, but as the city defense general said, it was built during the reign of the previous emperor, and the fortifications also used the old system. Faced with today's new weapons and tactics, it is inevitable that there will be loopholes.
Jiang Xue's eyes fell on several key locations on the city wall, and her brows furrowed tighter and tighter.
These positions are exactly the areas that her new plan focuses on strengthening.
If the original defense plan is followed, these positions will become weak points for the enemy to break through.
"General."
Jiang Xue turned and looked at the city defense general, her tone sincere:
"I know you are experienced and familiar with the city's defenses. But times are changing, and the enemy's tactics are also constantly changing. We can't stick to the old ways."
She pointed to a spot on the city wall and explained:
"For example, here, the original fortifications are too weak. If the enemy concentrates its firepower, it will be easily broken through. In my new plan, I suggest adding a new fortification here..."
Jiang Xue explained in detail every detail of the new plan, as well as how to make up for the loopholes in the original plan and enhance the defensive capabilities of the city wall.
Her argument is clear and logical, and every one of her points is powerful and irrefutable.
The city defense general was originally impatient, but gradually he was attracted by Jiang Xue's analysis.
He began to think seriously, and his expression gradually relaxed.
Seeing the change in the city defense general's attitude, Jiang Xue felt a glimmer of hope.
She knew that as long as the city defense general could understand her plan, the crisis would be turned around.
"General."
Jiang Xue continued, "I know that changing the original defense plan will take time and effort, but for the safety of the capital, we must make changes. My new plan..."
"Your Highness."
The city defense general finally spoke, his tone less arrogant than before and more respectful: "Your plan is indeed unique. I was too stubborn before and didn't consider it seriously."
Jiang Xue was delighted and was about to speak when the city defense general continued, "However, I still have a question."
Jiang Xue patiently answered the city defense general's questions and further explained the feasibility and advantages of the new plan.
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