The new Lijiang City was designed and built for a population of one million.
Therefore, after learning about the formation of the Western Regions coalition, the Zhenxi Protectorate continued to send troops and food to Lijiang City without having to worry about Lijiang City's carrying capacity.
What the Western Regions coalition forces did not know was that now in Lijiang City, in addition to the North Guard, East Guard, and West Guard of the Zhenxi Army, there were also 150,000 Xizhou Wing Army and 250,000 local militia.
Dagati nodded, sighed, and said to Diyad, "The coalition forces really have no other choice.
General Diyad, when will the coalition forces launch their attack on Lijiang City?"
Diyad then said, "Two days later, the entire army will march out to attack Lijiang City."
At this time in Lijiang City, Bai Qi, the commander-in-chief of the North Guard of Zhenxi Army, Lian Po, the commander-in-chief of the East Guard, and Li Mu, the commander-in-chief of the West Guard, were discussing various matters concerning the defense of the city.
Bai Qi said in a deep voice, "I still maintain my opinion that the main force defending the city should be the Xiang army and the local militia.
The three of us guards will conserve our strength and look for opportunities to deliver a fatal blow to the coalition forces.
Of course, we can't ignore the soldiers and militiamen guarding the city. If there's a crisis anywhere on the city wall, the three of us guards must rush up immediately."
Lian Po frowned and said, "But if that happens, the casualties among the Xiang army and the local militia will be very heavy.
According to the arrangement of Mr. Zhuge and Mr. Pang, the three of us guards are used as bait to attract the Western Region coalition forces.
The 150,000 garrison troops and 250,000 militiamen currently gathered in Lijiang City are only cooperating with our three guards to defend Lijiang City.
If the losses of the Xiang army and the local militia are too great, I am worried that I will not be able to explain to Mr. Zhuge and Mr. Pang."
Li Mu then said, "I agree with Brother Bai's idea. A city defense battle is all about attrition.
It's perfectly appropriate to use the garrison troops and local militia to wear down the Western Region coalition's spirit, but it would be best if our three guards could send enough soldiers to the city walls to hold the fort."
Bai Qi then said, "A general's success is built on the sacrifices of thousands of men. In order to defeat the Western Regions coalition, some sacrifices must be made."
Lian Po nodded, "Since you two agree, then I have no objection.
If Mr. Zhuge and Mr. Pang hold us accountable in the future, the three of us will shoulder the responsibility together!"
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