Chapter 30 fourth quarter

The Four-Phase Legion did not expect that there would be a day when they would fight each other.He licked the drop of oil tea on the back of his hand, stood up suddenly, and said: "Come on, prepare the horse, I will report to the commander immediately." The army brought his horse over, Cao Wendao got on his horse, and said to the Chinese army who was following him, "Strictly monitor the enemy's movements, so there must be no mistakes." After whipping him, he ran towards the Chinese army. After passing the Tianlu Pass, there is a large plain that stretches for several miles.When he came here for the first time, he was ecstatic, knowing that he had found a place made in heaven to garrison troops.Over the years, Wudeying has opened up wasteland for planting and grazing livestock on this plain, and has already operated on a considerable scale.In the first year when they first came, the local earth kings were quite afraid of them, and even united with the tribes to attack them, but after experiencing the thunderous counterattack of the Wude Camp, the earth kings fled to the death, never again. No one dares to say no to them.It's just that those who are easy to defend and difficult to attack are not only for the attacking side, but for them, it is equally difficult to attack again when they get here.At the beginning, he just wanted to find a hidden place to rest temporarily, and was still eager to make a comeback and let this world-famous iron cavalry gallop the Central Plains again. However, the counterattack failed two years later, and he also understood that today is not what it used to be. After winning the world, it was no longer possible for their small army to resist the enemy. From then on, they decided not to go east, and only focused on operating in Tianlu Pass.

After a row of barracks, it is the handsome mansion.When he arrived at the commander-in-chief's mansion, he handed over the horse to the soldiers guarding the gate, and walked straight in.Although he is only serving as the deputy commander now, he has always had the right to meet the commander-in-chief without notice. When we arrived at the meeting room, there was no one there.He was a little annoyed in his heart, and shouted: "Where is the person? Come!" A maid came out, bowed to Cao Wendao and said, "General Cao, it's you." "Where's Shuai Chu? Where did he go?"

"The commander-in-chief is training horses with General Chen in the backyard, and wants to test the flying machine again. I'll report it right away." The anger in Cao Wendao's heart subsided instantly.The flying machine was a kind of combat equipment of the Imperial Army many years ago, and it was also a sharp weapon for the Wind Corps in the Four-Phase Legion to become famous. However, since the entire Wind Corps was annihilated, the method of making the flying machine has been lost. It seems that Chu Shuai has the heart to rebuild the Wind Legion.If this is really possible, then the four-phase legion will appear in the world again.

However, the current Four-Phase Legion is going to meet each other in battle. He sat down, and not long after, he heard the sound of small footsteps. Before he arrived, Chu Shuai's voice came out: "General Cao, what's the matter?" "If you want to take the Wude Camp, you must first pull out the Tianlu Pass!" Bi Wei's palm slammed on the map on the table.On the picture, the location of Tianluguan was smeared red, as if stained with blood. Fang Ruoshui secretly smiled coldly.Everyone knows this, and Bi Wei doesn't need to say it.He has always been somewhat dissatisfied with Bi Wei. Although Bi Wei is ten years older than him, this ex-resigned general can actually rank second among the five generals, which makes him very uncomfortable.The Great Command has a far-sighted vision and no doubts about employing people, but this incident left a lump in Fang Ruoshui's heart.He said lightly: "General Bi is indeed wise, what advice do you have?"

There was also a hint of sarcasm in his words, but Bi Wei didn't seem to notice it, and just smiled slightly: "Cao Wendao of the Wude Camp is a good player. General Fang was once defeated by him. I'm afraid I feel a little scared and dare not let go. Let's fight." The anger in Fang Ruoshui's heart suddenly rose.At the beginning, he was indeed defeated by the Wude Camp, but Cao Wendao was not in command of the Wude Camp at that time.He suppressed the anger in his heart, and said: "General Bi is a veteran general of the former court. He knows himself and the enemy, and Ruoshui is naturally far behind. Please, General Bi, don't hide your secrets, and talk about the way to win."

Bi Wei stood up straight, and said: "General Fang has a deep understanding of the art of war, and Bi Wei has always admired him. But the way of using troops is in harmony with the odd and the right, and the majestic army has no merit, so it is necessary to use surprise to win." Although there was still anger in his heart, Fang Ruoshui nodded and said: "General Bi's words are true. But the bandit army has been operating here for many years and is familiar with the terrain, and there is a lot of food, grass and supplies in the camp, and the defense is very strict. There is a limit to the advance and retreat of soldiers. I have repeatedly provoked suspicious soldiers, but the bandit army is still unmoved. The subordinates are incompetent. There is really no way to do it. It seems that there is only one way to attack. But the bandit army has been operating in Tianlu for many years. The gate is extremely strong, and there are two gates With the help of giant cannons, our army lost too much."

Bi Wei said: "General Fang, a strong attack is one way, but a surprise attack is also one way." Fang Ruoshui said: "Surprise attack, surprise attack, here is a flat river and high mountains, it is not easy to make a surprise attack. General Bi, don't think too easily." He was a little annoyed when he said it, but Bi Wei still didn't think it was disobedient, and said lightly: "General Fang, I thought I was resourceful and omniscient at the beginning, but then I gradually realized that manpower is sometimes poor, and brainstorming is the right way. General Fang, why not So, let's see if it works."

He said a way, Fang Ruoshui thought about it, and suddenly said: "This is also a good way, let's do it first." In Lang Yue Province, rice is not always cooked well, so pre-baked noodles are eaten.The noodle bread was dry and hard, and it was hard to swallow with the jerky that was added with water. Cheng Diwen ate it with a sad face. Seeing that Zheng Sichu was eating with relish, he said, "Si Chu, can you eat these things?" ?” Zheng Sichu swallowed the last mouthful of bread and jerky, patted the cake crumbs on his body, and said, "Everyone in the army is eating it. Di Wen, my teacher said that in order to be a general, we must share the knowledge with soldiers." Share joys and sorrows, rewards and punishments are clear. If you can't even stand eating, how can you lead troops."

Cheng Diwen looked at the bread in his hand, and said with a sad face: "I understand the truth, but I just can't swallow it, what should I do?" "If you close your eyes and think that what you are eating is delicacies from mountains and seas, it will be much more delicious." Cheng Diwen was also amused by him, and laughed out loud with a "puchi", and said: "Si Chu, sometimes I really don't believe that you are the son of the Secretary of State. You seem to be born to be a soldier, so I will give you fodder You can eat it too." Zheng Sichu said: "If there is nothing to eat, then we have to eat fodder."

As soon as he finished speaking, a fast horse from the battalion came from afar, approached, and said loudly: "Everyone in the shogunate, General Bi has a request, please go quickly." There are nine marching staff officers under Bi Wei's account, each with their own duties. Cheng Diwen and Zheng Sichu have been checking the luggage for the past two days. Hearing what the orderly said, the two stood up together and bowed: " Follow orders." Immediately got on his horse and ran towards the Chinese army. On the horse, Cheng Diwen said: "Si Chu, are you going to set off? We won't lead the troops to attack, will we?"

Zheng Sichu said: "If the situation is urgent, he will go to the battle like a marching staff officer. Let's go, General Bi must have something to order." Although he had a quarrel with Bi Wei, he never lost courtesy. The same goes for the back. When they arrived at the Chinese military tent, the staff officers of Fang Ruoshui and Bi Wei had already gathered together.When everyone was seated, Bi Wei said: "Generals, all of you are staff officers. The so-called staff officers are counselors in military affairs and making suggestions. This time our army has been ordered to conquer the bandit army. Please don't be restrained. If you have any opinions, please speak up enthusiastically." That's right." These staff officers all knew that General Bi Wei was resourceful and resourceful, but he was never self-willed. This man is Gan Chongli, and he has been with Bi Wei for a long time. Zheng Si Chuyuan also recognizes him, and knows that he is a figure under Bi Wei who is known as a think tank. Bi Wei always discusses with him first when making any decisions. At this time, Gan Chongli's speech may have already been discussed. Stopped.Sure enough, Gan Chongli stood up and said: "Two generals, the bandit army is sticking to the Tianlu pass, and the general will observe the surrounding terrain today. In order to extract this pass, there is only one way to attack." This is of course true, Tianluguan is surrounded by towering mountains, covered with snow and mist, there is no need to overturn the idea of ​​passing the mountains.It's just that other staff officers didn't dare to speak out when they thought about it. Only Gan Zhongli could speak out. Fang Ruoshui frowned and said, "Could it be that there is only a strong attack?" Gan Zhongli said, "Not bad." He said these two words very lightly, but all the staff officers were a little bit discolored.Fang Ruoshui adopted a strong attack, but lost three thousand soldiers, and the battle made no progress.If there is another forceful attack, even if it can be captured, 20,000 to 30,000 soldiers must fall before Tianlu Pass.A staff officer said in a trembling voice, "General Bi, why don't you use the airship team to assist?" The airship team is the most powerful unit of the Republican Army, but the cost is too high when dispatched, and it is rarely used.But even if the airship team flew into the air and dropped a flat landmine, it would still be better than a storm with tens of thousands of casualties.As soon as the staff officer mentioned it, many staff officers agreed, thinking that according to the people-oriented governance thought of the Republic, adopting such tactics is really the best strategy. Bi Wei sighed and said: "Generals, I have considered this matter before, but you must not be aware that the airship can only fly up to two thousand feet high. If it goes any higher, the airbags of the airship will burst." What Bi Wei said is also true. When the airship was first built, it tried to fly to a high place, but when it exceeded 2,000 feet, the airbag ruptured, and all the people on the airship fell to their deaths. Therefore, the height of the airship later cannot exceed 1,000 feet. up. A staff officer said: "But the Tianlu Pass is at most only fifty or sixty feet..." Before he finished speaking, Zheng Sichu whispered from behind: "The terrain of Langyue Province is probably more than two thousand feet." Sure enough, Bi Wei said: "The terrain of Langyue Province is too high, and it is thousands of feet high, and the airship cannot be launched here." He glanced at everyone and said: "Generals, this is the task assigned to you , Everyone writes a battle plan today, and give it to me before dark. One person plans for shortcomings, and everyone plans for strengths. Only by brainstorming can we be victorious in all battles." Brainstorming is indeed a good method. Even if the plan made by a staff member is unfeasible, as long as there is an idea, it is possible to form a practical plan.Although Zheng Sichu always looked down on Bi Wei, but at this time he couldn't help feeling admiration from the bottom of his heart. Bi Wei, who was able to rank second among the five generals of the Republic, is indeed not an easy person. Zheng Sichu and Cheng Diwen live in the same military camp, because they are both marching staff officers, so there is a table in the tent.As soon as he returned to the tent, Cheng Diwen immediately spread out the paper, ink, brush and inkstone, and sketched on a piece of jade paper, while Zheng Sichu lay lazily on the bed, not knowing what to think.Cheng Diwen wrote and drew a lot, and it got dark.He breathed a sigh of relief, and was about to ask Zheng Sichu to eat, when he turned his head and saw Zheng Sichu resting one leg on the other thigh, looking at the top of the tent in a daze.He said: "Si Chu, why don't you write it? Is that okay?" He knew that Zheng Sichu and Bi Wei had had a dispute, but now they are in the army. If Zheng Sichu refuses to obey orders, he will be punished Wei punished, even if Zheng Sichu's father was the Secretary of State, it was useless. Zheng Sichu said: "Have you finished writing? Well, I have almost thought about it, and I will write it later. Let's eat first."