Many Jin generals stood on both sides of the main tent, all considering this issue. The strength of the Northern Dynasty's reinforcements was indeed inferior to that of the Jin army, but their strategies were very effective, causing the Jin army to be on the defensive at every turn. This time, they also needed to use strategies to defeat the enemy.
That's the idea, but using strategy on the battlefield is not easy. If the enemy sees through it, only your own side will suffer.
After a long while, someone in the tent finally spoke up.
"General, as far as I know, the Panzhou Lake naval camp is very large and is built on the water. It is made of bamboo and wood and is very easy to catch fire. Should we consider using fire to burn down their water camp?"
Furthermore, the 30,000 reinforcements from the Northern Dynasty are also stationed in the naval camp. Once the camp catches fire, the Northern Dynasty's army will suffer countless casualties, and we will be able to win in one battle.”
Somelon nodded and said:
"This is indeed a good idea, but how can we burn down their camp?"
So far, we know nothing about the naval camp. Only by understanding the specifics of the camp can we find a way to use fire.
At this moment, another golden general spoke up:
“I have a way to go to their camp and find out the specifics of the water fortress.”
Someron looked up and saw that it was a Jin general named Niu San. He was mediocre in martial arts, but he had a lot of ideas.
"General Liu, what's your plan? Tell me." Someron immediately became interested.
Niu San said, "When I was in the Jin Kingdom, many people thought I was from the Central Plains because I had the face of someone from the Central Plains."
So I thought I'd take a few people, disguise them as refugees, and head to Panzhou Lake. As long as they don't drive us away, we'll have a chance to investigate the situation at the water village.
"Alright, then I'll have to trouble General Niu. Please be extra careful on your trip to the Panzhou Lake naval camp."
"Don't worry, General, I will be careful. This time I must find out the situation there and then find a way to burn down the camp and annihilate the army of the Great Northern Dynasty."
After finishing his speech, Niu San left the main tent and began preparations to head to the naval camp.
Niu San found three or four soldiers. They were thin and weak, dressed in tattered clothes, and had unkempt hair and dirty faces, looking exactly like a few refugees.
Niu San was very satisfied with their attire. After giving them some instructions, he headed to the naval camp on Panzhou Lake.
At this time, Ding Tong was leading Li Guang and others to inspect the naval camp. Li Guang wanted to understand the situation of the water fortress in detail and see if he could take advantage of the characteristics of Panzhou Lake and the entire water fortress to strike the Jin army.
Just then, a commotion broke out at the entrance of the water village, as if someone had arrived. The group went over to see what was going on.
"What happened?" Ding Tong asked.
"Reporting to Admiral Ding, several refugees have arrived outside the camp. They want to enter the water fortress for refuge, but we did not agree. However, they refuse to leave and insist on going in," the soldier guarding the camp said.
“Give them some food, tell them that this is a military camp and outsiders are not allowed to enter without permission, and tell them to leave as soon as possible.”
When the refugees saw that some officials had arrived, they quickly came over and spoke.
“We are refugees from other places. Originally, there were many of us traveling together, but we were chased and killed by the Jin soldiers along the way, and now only a few of us are left.”
"If you don't take us in and give us a bite to eat, we're doomed."
The group continued to plead and beg, glancing around every now and then.
"Didn't we tell you? This is a military camp. We are currently fighting against the Jin army and cannot protect your safety. Please leave immediately."
"It's getting late, so let us stay here for the night and leave tomorrow morning."
"This is a military camp, not a place for you to haggle. If you continue to cause trouble, it will be treated as disrupting military affairs. Don't blame us for being impolite then," Ding Tong said sternly.
At this moment, Li Guang walked over and said:
"Admiral Ding, let's just forget about it. These refugees are indeed pitiful. It's getting late, so let them stay the night before they leave."
Besides, we have won several battles in a row, and it is only a matter of time before we wipe out the Jin army in Panzhou. In addition, we are going to reward all the soldiers tonight. These refugees have finally gotten through their hard times, so let them have some fun.
Although this is a military camp, we must also care about the people and share their joys.
Ding Tong was surprised that Li Guang would speak like this, and knowing what he must be thinking, he spoke up.
"Since General Li has spoken, let them stay in the camp for the night and leave immediately tomorrow morning."
The refugees were overjoyed when they heard this and wanted to go inside.
Li Guang immediately stepped forward and told the refugees that once they entered the military camp, they should not move around at will and should follow the camp's arrangements.
The men nodded in agreement and were quickly led away by two soldiers.
Seeing that several refugees had been taken away, Ding Tong looked at Li Guang and asked:
"General Li, do you find these people suspicious?"
“It is indeed suspicious. If I’m not mistaken, these refugees are Jin soldiers in disguise. They entered the water fortress to spy on military intelligence.”
"Given this possibility, how will General Li respond?"
Li Guang did not answer, but instead asked, "If you were Someron, what method would you use to launch a surprise attack on the water fortress?"
After considering for a moment, Ding Tong said, "The water fortresses are all made of bamboo and wood, while the main camp is built with cloth sails, which are easy to catch fire. If a fire attack is used, the sailors will be thrown into chaos."
Li Guang nodded and said, "Since Admiral Ding has thought of this, then Somelon should have thought of it as well. Now it depends on whether Admiral Ding is willing to exchange the water fortified camp for Somelon's tens of thousands of troops."
Upon hearing this, Ding Tong immediately understood and said:
"This deal is too good to pass up, of course I'm interested. I wonder how we should arrange things?"
Li Guang smiled and said, "Isn't Admiral Ding going to celebrate tonight and reward all the soldiers? How about letting the soldiers get drunk and give Someron an opportunity to launch a surprise attack on the camp?"
"I know what to do. I will order all the sailors to go out into the lake to fish, and have those refugees help carry the fish and wine. At the same time, I will put more kindling in the camp. That will be helping Someron."
Li Guang nodded and said, "Admiral Ding's idea is good. It seems that this place will be very lively tonight. Let's go and make preparations."
As for Niu San and his men, they were led into a tent, where several soldiers quickly brought them some food and told them that Admiral Ding had ordered that the military camp was a restricted area and that they were strictly prohibited from moving around at will. If they went out without permission, they would be treated as spies.
Niu San and his companions nodded in agreement as they ate.
In Niu San's view, as long as they could get into the military camp, things would be much easier. They only needed to take a few glances inside the camp to know the general situation.
Sailors were constantly coming and going in the barracks, dismantling the bed boards and carrying them outside.
Niu San was very curious, so he went over to help dismantle the bed board and asked what was going on and what he was doing.
The sailors didn't hide anything and told Niu San that they would be holding a big banquet tonight to reward all the soldiers. Since there weren't enough tables, they would dismantle some bed boards to use as tables.
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