Chapter 1310 - 321: The Generals Set the Stage, Lord Bo Rides Out (Part 3)

Chapter 1310: Chapter 321: The Generals Set the Stage, Lord Bo Rides Out (Part 3)

However,

Tian Wujing, sitting in the commander’s seat, shook his head.

Lord Zheng was puzzled for a moment,

Hmm?

Did the reference answer go wrong?

It shouldn’t be.

Tian Wujing stepped down from the commander’s seat,

looked at the sand table below,

and said:

"The Chu people’s fortresses and camps can support each other, reinforce each other, and assist each other;

even if our army can surround and attack them, it is very difficult to completely encircle them all;

and if the troops are dispersed in total encirclement, it’s as if none are encircled.

Fighting slowly,

for our army, it is indeed a prudent saying, but for the Chu people, it is also the scenario they most want to see."

Was the proposal rejected?

Lord Zheng did not follow Tian Wujing’s thoughts on what should be done,

instead, he wondered how Liang Cheng’s answer could be wrong?

It shouldn’t be?

Logically speaking, Liang Cheng’s ability to lead troops in battle should not be inferior to Old Tian’s.

Regarding the abilities of his subordinate, Lord Zheng has always had utmost confidence.

Ren Juan spoke up and said:

"What the Prince said is correct, the Chu people dare not fight our army to the death in the open. Their strategy is to rely on these fortresses and camps to deplete and entangle our army.

In the end, it’s still tricks they learned from the Qian people."

The Chu people did not learn from the Qian people, but rather used this method of gradual depletion and stalling to resist the strong against the weak, especially in this era where countries lacking warhorses can only rely on fortifications to counter the cavalry’s mobility advantage.

Li Fusheng also spoke up: "Indeed, though my army has been very large this time, the Chu people’s troops are not fewer than ours. I fought in the desert, and to say something you might laugh at, it was only when I headed south to attack the Qian State did I really realize how difficult it is to capture a city. Otherwise, I would have already captured that official from the Qian and taken him to the capital to have tea with our Emperor."

"Hahahaha......"

"Hahahaha......"

All the generals laughed together.

Lord Zheng did not laugh, but continued to mull over his own dilemma.

Tian Wujing then moved a step, and momentarily the venue grew silent again.

"These fortresses and camps of the Chu people are like a living water, capable of mutual replenishment and support."

In this era, there was no explanation for three-dimensional defense depth, but this is absolutely what it means — if you attack Fort A, Fort B and C will send reinforcements, the reinforcements can attack you or can directly storm into the town to deliver supplies and manpower.

But if you try to encircle tightly, you’ll need more troops, expend more energy, and don’t even think about encircling to fight the reinforcements, because the Chu people will indeed abandon it if necessary, letting that isolated city drain your resources.

You just keep fighting, keep draining, keep bleeding slowly.

With the precedent set by the Blue Luan army below Jade Plate City, this time, the Chu people will surely be fully prepared with provisions.

And as Prince Jingnan spoke of ’living water’, it essentially means increasing the military costs of the Yan Army during the siege.

Tian Wujing reached out his hand,

pointed to the center surrounded by many fortresses and camps of the Chu people, labeled Yangshan Village above,

and said:

"I, the King, wish to first take Yangshan Village, cutting off their lifeline!"

......

"I, the General, predicted that Tian Wujing would attack my Yangshan Village first, cutting off my source!"

In the command post at Town South Pass, Nian Yao sat on the threshold,

while many generals below all sat in the courtyard, seated on the ground.

General Nian held half a watermelon in his hand, scooping it with a spoon to eat.

The many Chu State generals below also held half a watermelon, all scooping to eat with a spoon.

The General’s residence has an ice cellar, and these watermelons are chilled.

Among the many generals,

some with wild tempers, disinclined to use a spoon to eat, and some from noble backgrounds who dislike the manner of eating watermelon like this, yet all are intimidated by General Nian’s authority, obediently behaving and mimicking General Nian’s way of eating the watermelon.

"I, the General, know that you all previously thought I restrained you from going into battle, whipped you to focus on building fortresses and repairing camps, wronged you? Tormented you?

Ah,

In short,

Qu TianNan, Master Qu, his skills and the elites of the Blue Luan army, none among us dare dispute, everyone has to rely on defending Jade Plate City, and we, let’s not stubbornly insist on dignity and suffer loss miserably."

Pfft..."

Spitting out a watermelon seed,

General Nian continued:

"Of course, anyone who feels I’ve disgracefully surrendered the nation’s dignity, tarnished the country’s standings, feared the enemy and shied away from battle, don’t need to secretly send a secret letter to the king, really don’t need to.

I, Nian, facing Tian Wujing, I indeed have turned cowardly, I admit!

Yet you,

any of you who aren’t cowardly, who have the courage, just say it before me.

Rest assured,

I, Nian, won’t blame you, I’ll respect you, put down the watermelon and immediately kneel before you.

Why?

Just because you’re more daring than me!

Those who have guts, I, Nian, admire.

Then, you lead your troops to form the central army in battle, rest assured, I won’t send you to die, I’ll arrange the forces on both flanks, and the rear army, I’ll personally lead as backup.

We shall, boldly and grandly, engage the Yan people in a fight, and drive the Yan people away, so that I won’t be bothered by the blockade at our doorstep anymore!"

The generals present simply listened silently, yet no one dared to stand and express the intent to receive General Nian’s kneeling courtesy.

The formidable strength of Yan’s field battles, they are aware, actually, the Chu State also possesses cavalry, in a vast country, how could there be a lack of breeding horses?

But the problem is, the Chu cavalry are auxiliary in war, whereas the Yan’s main force is cavalry.

The once invincible Three Jin knights were crushed by the Yan people;