xymnovel Chapter 66 Preparation
Chapter 66 Preparation
"My lord, you flatter me. The fact that the pharmacist was able to achieve some success on this mission is entirely due to your wise leadership and the valiant fighting of the soldiers."
Li Jing lowered his head and answered humbly.
"Haha, Pharmacist, don't be modest. Jin Yu knows your abilities perfectly well."
"The net of power within Dayong has now been discovered, and the main forces of Qizhou, which borders Cangzhou within Dayong, are now mostly deployed in the south."
"Now our Cangzhou army can advance from the north of Qizhou and launch a pincer attack on Qizhou from the north and south."
Su Ye smiled slightly. He knew that Li Jing, who was loyal to the foreign treasures and had exceptional intelligence, was definitely a pillar of the dynasty.
Therefore, Su Ye trusted Li Jing and believed in his abilities.
"My lord is wise. The strategy of attacking from both the north and south will indeed catch the enemy off guard."
Hearing Su Ye's words, Li Jing felt reassured, and a hint of approval flashed in his eyes.
He pondered for a moment: "However, our army has made a long march, and the supply of provisions may become a problem. Moreover, Qizhou is surrounded by mountains, and the enemy occupies natural defenses, making it easy to defend and difficult to attack. We must proceed with caution."
Clearly, Li Jing wasn't idle during this time; he also studied Qizhou, Cangzhou's next target.
"I and others, including myself, have also considered these issues."
"We can arrange to collect provisions along the way, and at the same time make use of local guides and resources to make up for our army's disadvantages."
Su Ye frowned upon hearing this, and then explained to Li Jing.
"It's good that my lord has already anticipated this."
"In addition, the pharmacist suggested splitting the army into two groups during the advance, one to attack from the front and the other to flank and ambush from behind, in order to distract the enemy."
Li Jing nodded in agreement. Seeing that Su Ye, Yao Guangxiao, and others had already made plans for the army's logistics, he didn't say anything more and instead proposed his own preferred marching strategy.
"feasible!"
"Dividing our forces into two groups can catch the enemy off guard. Moreover, this can alleviate the pressure on our food supply."
Su Ye's eyes lit up; Li Jing clearly already had a general strategy in mind for how to conquer Qizhou.
This put Su Ye at ease.
The two men discussed the map of Qizhou presented by Luo Wang for a long time in the governor's mansion, and finally came up with a detailed marching plan.
They decided to convene a meeting of all the generals tomorrow to explain the details of the plan and assign tasks.
It was late at night, but the lights in the council chamber were still bright.
Su Ye and Li Jing stood side by side by the window, gazing at the governor's mansion garden under the bright moonlight.
At this moment, they are not only in a relationship of ruler and subject, but also comrades-in-arms fighting side by side and warriors defending the country together.
The tacit understanding and trust between them has long transcended verbal expression, becoming the most solid support in each other's hearts.
As night deepened, Su Ye and Li Jing concluded this important discussion.
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In the soft light of dawn, Su Ye brought Yao Guangxiao to meet up with Li Jing at the main camp outside Cangling City. The group rode tall horses and inspected the massive military camp that had stood outside Cangling City for such a short time.
Inside the military camp, soldiers were busy preparing for the battle. The atmosphere was solemn and dignified. They were dressed in armor and held weapons, which gleamed coldly in the morning light.
Some were checking equipment, some were sharpening weapons, and others were making pre-battle prayers.
A tense and solemn atmosphere filled the air, as if foreshadowing an impending great battle.
Su Ye walked side by side with Yao Guangxiao, Li Jing, and others. Their eyes were sharp as they made sure that every soldier was fully prepared for the upcoming battle.
"Mr. Daoyan, what further insights do you have regarding this war?"
Su Ye turned to Yao Guangxiao beside him and asked, his gaze deep and sincere.
"My lord, Daoyan believes that in addition to making full use of the strategy of attacking from both the north and south to divert the enemy's attention, we should also..."
"Because Qizhou is mountainous and has a treacherous terrain, most of its passes and strategic points are easy to defend and difficult to attack."
"Therefore, our Cangzhou army needs to strengthen the deployment of archers to deliver a fatal blow to the enemy at the critical moment."
Yao Guangxiao twirled the Buddhist prayer beads in his hand, smiled slightly, and his eyes revealed a wise light.
They continued to patrol the camp, occasionally exchanging a few words with the soldiers and inquiring about their equipment and physical condition.
When they reached the ranks of the Vermilion Bird Camp, Su Ye stopped and carefully observed the training of these archers from the Vermilion Bird Camp.
He discovered that these sharpshooters from the Vermilion Bird Camp were practicing aiming and shooting, their movements skillful and accurate.
Moreover, every arrow hits the mark, almost without fail.
"Excellent! Archers are a vital force on the battlefield, and expert archers even more so!"
"In this battle of Qizhou, the Vermilion Bird Battalion will surely play its greatest role and deliver a fatal blow to the enemy."
After watching the Vermilion Bird Camp's training for a while, Su Ye was very satisfied.
After inspecting the military camp, Su Ye, Yao Guangxiao, Li Jing, and others returned to their tent to discuss the final preparations before the battle.
They conducted a detailed analysis of the enemy's strength and deployment, and further optimized the battle plan.
"My lord, the apothecary suggests that before the battle begins, we send assassins from the Luo Wang organization to infiltrate behind enemy lines to gather intelligence on their movements and deployments."
Li Jing, who was standing nearby, suddenly suggested that they keep an eye on the Luo Wang intelligence system.
Clearly, Li Jing would not ignore the investigative tool that Su Ye possessed, the Net.
Compared to the scouts of the newly established Cangzhou army, the Luo Wang intelligence organization was clearly more professional.
"Very well, the intelligence from the scouts is crucial to our victory."
"Afterwards, I will have the Luo Wang (Net of Heaven) deliver intelligence from within Qizhou directly to the army."
Su Ye nodded in agreement. The Luo Wang organization is not only known for its assassination capabilities, but more importantly for its all-pervasive intelligence capabilities.
"Furthermore, Qizhou has a complex terrain, making logistics crucial."
"Therefore, we must strengthen the protection of our army's supply lines to prevent the enemy from raiding our food and logistical supplies."
Yao Guangxiao added from the side.
"Supply lines are a crucial guarantee for victory in war."
"We must deploy heavy troops to guard the supply line and ensure its security."
Su Ye agreed and gave Li Jing some instructions.
After some discussion, Su Ye and the others came up with a more comprehensive battle plan.
In the darkness before dawn, the army of Cangzhou was preparing to set off.
In the barracks, torches flickered, illuminating the resolute faces of the soldiers.
They were clad in armor, wielding weapons, their eyes burning with fierce fighting spirit.
Su Ye, clad in battle robes, rode a magnificent warhorse, his eyes resolute and sharp.
"This expedition to Qizhou will be led by Li Jing, also known as Li Yaoshi."
Su Ye looked at Li Jing, who was standing below her in military uniform.
"The pharmacist obeys!"
As Li Jing slowly bowed, Su Ye turned to look at the others.
"This time, Lian'er is kind-hearted, sticky and capable, and Qin Qiong is the deputy general of the pharmacist."
Su Ye considered for a moment, then looked down at Lian Erxin and Nian Deli.