The deputy general's attack was decisive and sharp.
Huang Zong and his brothers ran away quickly and efficiently.
Both sides demonstrated the basic qualities of a famous general - he who knows the times is a hero.
Simply put, although the deputy general had not killed a single Qinghe person, they had already occupied this seemingly ordinary construction site.
Although the militia led by Huang Zong lost their position, they caused casualties to dozens of Chen Dynasty soldiers.
In an ordinary encounter, such an exchange would be sufficient.
But today, facing the two parties with their own ulterior motives, it is obvious that neither of them is willing to accept such an ordinary result.
After searching for a while, the personal soldiers came to report that there was indeed nothing surprising about this position. If there was anything special about it, it was that it was extremely solid. The breastwork, which was half a person's height, was made of stone slabs. Even if it was hit by a catapult, it could withstand it for a long time.
oh?
The deputy general suddenly understood.
Nothing special?
This is what's special.
The Chen Dynasty also had its own laborers. These laborers were conscripted by the court without compensation, and many had to provide their own food and tools. In short, they worked for free.
Put yourself in their shoes. If it were you, would you be willing to work very hard?
Since the civilians of the Chen Dynasty are like this, why should your Qinghe militia be more responsible?
That's impossible.
Therefore, there is only one possibility for the fortifications to be built so solidly, and that is that a strict order was given from above.
Such death orders generally only appear when building very important fortifications. If a death order is issued without distinguishing the importance of the matter, such a person may be covered with a sack and thrown into the river in the middle of the night.
That makes sense. This place will definitely become an important stronghold for the people of Qinghe.
So, here comes the question.
As a veteran who had fought on many battlefields, the deputy general knew very well that if this fortification was really important, then why did he succeed so easily?
Is there a trap or are Qinghe’s garrison troops nearby and about to arrive?
"Order, all troops, gather towards me and form a battle formation!"
The deputy general shouted.
If you don’t think about it, you won’t know. Once you think about it, you will be shocked.
He looked around and realized that his team was in great disarray.
The formation was already in disarray during the charge, but at least the troops were still gathered together at that time.
Now that they have entered the unfinished fortifications of the Qinghe people, due to the obstruction of many trenches, chevaux de frise and low walls, his thousands of people have been forcibly divided into dozens of groups. This is very dangerous.
The deputy general smelled a clear scent of conspiracy in the air.
Since their troops were neither tired nor suffered any casualties, the soldiers quickly left the fortification area and formed a typical attack formation further forward.
Not far away, a Qinghe regular army of about 500 people gradually emerged from the woods and formed an attack formation with very high efficiency.
"It's a trick."
The deputy general admired himself deeply.
If I hadn't reacted quickly, when this group of Qinghe people rushed over, my team would still be in disarray, and I would definitely be the one who suffered.
"Go, report to the Ruler that I have lured out the Qinghe ambush. There are approximately 500 of them, and the 500 civilians are following them from the flanks and rear. Their total number is almost the same as ours. We have decided to form a battle array on the plains to hold off the Qinghe army. Please, Lord, find the right time to attack from the flank and defeat this enemy force."
The messenger received the order and left.
The deputy general was full of confidence.
"Sir, should we retreat back to the fortifications we just built to defend ourselves? That way we'll have a better chance of survival?"
The captain of the personal guards said so.
The deputy general nodded and praised him with the demeanor of a famous general: "It's great that you thought of this, but you have to understand why we are fighting this battle."
"Aren't we going to destroy Qinghe's defenses?"
The captain of the personal guards replied.
"You see, this is why they are captains, you are the captain of the personal guards, and I am the deputy general."
As a brilliant victory was about to be achieved, the deputy general was in a very good mood and could not help but say a few more words.
"Please enlighten me, sir."
"They looked here for a long time but couldn't think of anything, so they can only be lieutenants, and you can think of using the Qinghe fortifications to stop the Qinghe people, so you can become a lieutenant of the personal guards.
But you forgot that we fought this battle for His Royal Highness the Crown Prince to see. His Royal Highness the Crown Prince has a telescope, a specialty of Qinghe, and he can see our performance even from a distance.
So, if you were His Royal Highness the Crown Prince, and you saw your own army of thousands of people retreating into the fortifications and acting like a coward when facing 500 Qinghe soldiers, what would you think?
Even if we add the group of civilians nearby who have neither weapons nor formations, the forces on both sides are barely equal. Why do the people of Qinghe have the courage to attack, while we can only defend?"
The captain of the personal guard acted as if suddenly enlightened: "I see. We must demonstrate our courage and military prowess to His Royal Highness the Crown Prince. Only then will we be able to gain His Royal Highness's favor."
The deputy general smiled and said, "I understand. This is an opportunity that many people would wish for, so we must seize it. When we are three hundred steps away, we will launch a charge, otherwise Qinghe's crossbows will be too powerful. You don't have to charge, but take your personal soldiers to protect me. As long as I am here, your contribution will be indispensable."
"I obey your command!"
Seeing that the Chen Dynasty army began to move and slowly accelerated, the Qinghe army stopped directly and, under the command of the battalion commander, began to switch to a defensive formation.
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