Although the light rain in lingering has stopped, the earth is still wet.Outside Jinyang City, there is a busy scene, like a large construction site.
Guo Shao sat in front of a rough chopping board in the tent, which was made temporarily by the craftsmen who cut trees nearby.
His elbow was placed on the chopping board, his thick palm rubbed his forehead for a while, and then on his chin. He was silent for a long time during this movement, and his eyes were a little dazed.
By chance, Guo Shao's thinking was a bit confusing.
A very strange scene appeared in his mind... The movie "New Dragon Inn" was a station surrounded by the army of factory guards, and people inside ran from the tunnel; later, someone threw a piece of silk scarf and blew back by the wind, thus revealing his whereabouts.
However, Guo Shao himself knew that in reality, there was almost no possibility that Zhao Kuangyin would hit the city... Even if it was an attack outside the city, it was a huge project and a lot of noise.
Your Majesty, I dared to say that you respect Zhao Kuangyin too much. His current situation is no longer comparable to that of the past... Zuo You couldn't help but speak when he saw Guo Shao's expression.
Guo Shao shook his head and said stubbornly: As long as Zhao Kuangyin is alive, he will be my opponent.To despise your opponent means to despise yourself.
His understanding of Zhao Kuangyin is different from that of all the people in the world. Perhaps it was the obsession brought to him by the title of Song Taizu in history.
In addition, Guo Shao came over the days of the Tokyo Mutiny, as if he could feel Zhao Kuangyin's hatred!
Because if he had failed at the beginning, he would not dare to imagine how painful and hatred he would be in.
All the people they care about will face the situation of being at the mercy of others, and will also fail due to success and lose too many things that are too big... I really can't afford to lose.
Guo Shao thought silently: The threat that can make him unable to let go is not those who are sorry for him, but those who hate him extremely; if the person who hates him is very capable, it is even more dangerous.
In fact, Guo Shao respects Zhao Kuangyin from the bottom of his heart, but it is already a life-and-death field... There is nothing to discuss. It is better for me to live than to live!
There must be open and secret whistles within a radius of twenty miles. Have you arranged it?Guo Shao asked specifically, and pondered again, "They don't have wings and cannot fly in the sky, just in case they run from the tunnel!"
Qin Shitou clasped his fists and said: Report to Your Majesty, everything is done as you wish.
Guo Shao thought for a while and said: Lu Chengyong, you will lead the personal guard team to Qin Shitou.
After hearing this, Zuo You said: Your Majesty...
Guo Shao interrupted him without saying anything: The best defense is offense, and the most effective way to ensure safety is to eliminate threats.
He also asked Jingniang to take the files from the Bing Caosi to read.
The spies in the Great Zhou Dynasty in Jinyang were most valued by the military and Caosi. The first was the Hongying beside Yang Ye; the second was to keep an eye on Zhao Kuangyin's whereabouts. Even among Zhao Kuangyin's personal soldiers, one of them was coerced and tempted to surrender secretly.
Although this spy has not played much role yet, in Guo Shao's opinion, he is more cautious and meticulous than before.
Guo Shao pondered and cleared his thoughts again. He had thought carefully about everything, but he still had to conquer Jinyang in the end.
...After a long time, Guo Shao and a few followers walked out of the tent together, and the noise immediately came to his face.
Even if the felt cloth on a layer of tent was not very soundproof, it would be completely different if there was something to block it; as soon as he walked out, he saw the busy construction scene outside the city.
A place in the distance was flashing with fire and thick smoke, which was burning the house.
The population density of Northern Han is not even comparable to that of the Central Plains, but big cities like Jinyang have city wings that live with cities around them; some houses affected the construction of siege fortifications in the Zhou army, so they had to be burned and demolished.
The Zhou army had been here for a long time for more than 100,000 people. The Northern Han army seemed to have determined to defend the city and never came out.
Except for the cities within the Jinyang city wall, all places outside were abandoned by the Northern Han Kingdom.
When Guo Shao walked to a place, a general came to pay his respects after hearing the news.
The fortifications being built here is Gao Yanqi's Jiannan Army, and the people working include civilian craftsmen recruited from various prefectures and counties, as well as soldiers.
Inside my sight, I saw many people digging trenches with their heads, and some people were holding wooden hammers and singing while working hard to ramming earth to build walls.
There was no movement on the opposite city wall, and the Zhou army ignored the work... Because the fortifications built by the Zhou army are at least one mile away from the city wall, the conventional heavy weapons at this time were catapults and crossbows, with a range of up to two or three hundred steps, and it was futile to deal with the Zhou army one mile away; unless the Northern Han army rushed out.
Gao Yanqi and other generals turned over and dismounted. After seeing the ceremony, they came up to report what they were doing.
Gao Yanqi pointed to the earthen wall that had not been built yet: We are preparing to repair two fortifications, which is the outermost one.From far to near, first repair the periphery, to prevent the Northern Han army from rushing out of the city and attacking.The fence consists of an earth wall and a deep ditch. In addition to defending and blocking the defenders' counterattack, the gullies can also drain water and sewage...
Guo Shao nodded frequently when he heard this and praised Gao Yanqi.
Gao Yanqi presented a volume of pictures. Guo Shao opened it and saw that it was a rough drawing drawn by the brush. Anyway, he had never seen a detailed picture here.
Gao Yanqiu said: This picture is planned by the Minister of Works.Next, we have to dig another one closer to the city.From there, block the confluence of the moat and the Fen River; the two ditches first lure some of the water in the moat, and wait until the water is shallow, then transport soil to fill the river to prepare for the attack.
Guo Shao immediately encouraged: General Gao is dedicated to military affairs, and I will remember your contributions today in my heart.
Gao Yanqi hurriedly clasped his fists and said: I wish to serve Your Majesty as a good work!
Guo Shao said goodbye to Gao Yanqiu, and exerted a little force on his legs, and then drove his mount around the city to check.All the tribes are stepping up preparations, and it did not stop raining a while ago.
The central army also urged the troops outside Jinyang City to hurry up, because this battle was not just about siege.
Guo Shao's expression seemed a little worried. It was not that he was unhappy, but that he was worried about too many things and was a habit under psychological pressure.
In this battle, more than 200,000 troops have been deployed, and every error in each link will affect the overall situation... But at least for the moment, all links have been clamped in various places.
Guo Shao couldn't help but think of chess. Generally, after the chess pieces on the chess board are placed, most of the chess pieces are clamped, and you will encounter a backhand when you move.
Very similar to the current situation.
Guo Shao's intention was to restrain other places, and then seek breakthroughs in Jinyang to solve the whole situation from one core place; while the enemy troops everywhere wanted to break through from another place to break the deadlock, and the ultimate goal was to save Jinyang.
He once again looked at the thick and high towering Jinyang city walls for a long time.
This city is difficult to attack, and it may last for a long time... Zuo You's voice broke Guo Shao's meditation.
Guo Shao said: The Northern Han army is in a tough city and we are not afraid; as long as Li Chuyun and the Liao army can be consumed, don’t let the Liao army go south to attack our siege.
Zuo You asked in a low voice: What if Li Chuyun doesn't block the Liao army...
Only by withdrawing troops immediately reduce losses and giving up this overall strategy.Guo Shao said decisively.
Of course he doesn't want to see that consequence.
Mobilized more than 200,000 people, and many people who transported grain and worked, the consumption of the national treasury and national strength was huge; and Li Chuyun was full of elite troops in his hands. If he was defeated, he would definitely weaken the strength of the imperial guards... but he returned in vain and did not get anything. It was obviously a very failed war.
Moreover, if Jinyang is not taken, Zhao Kuangyin may run away after this war; Guo Shao thinks from the perspective of others. If he is Zhao Kuangyin, he would not want to stay in Jinyang anymore, he should go far away and hide in a place where the Zhou Dynasty's power cannot radiate, and compete with strength head-on to find opportunities to engage in conspiracy or assassination. This is a wise approach in the situation where the gap between strength and weakness is too large.
Guo Shao clenched his fist with his right hand, unconsciously punched two punches on the palm of his left hand, and bit his teeth and stared at the city close at hand.
Guo Shao sat in front of a rough chopping board in the tent, which was made temporarily by the craftsmen who cut trees nearby.
His elbow was placed on the chopping board, his thick palm rubbed his forehead for a while, and then on his chin. He was silent for a long time during this movement, and his eyes were a little dazed.
By chance, Guo Shao's thinking was a bit confusing.
A very strange scene appeared in his mind... The movie "New Dragon Inn" was a station surrounded by the army of factory guards, and people inside ran from the tunnel; later, someone threw a piece of silk scarf and blew back by the wind, thus revealing his whereabouts.
However, Guo Shao himself knew that in reality, there was almost no possibility that Zhao Kuangyin would hit the city... Even if it was an attack outside the city, it was a huge project and a lot of noise.
Your Majesty, I dared to say that you respect Zhao Kuangyin too much. His current situation is no longer comparable to that of the past... Zuo You couldn't help but speak when he saw Guo Shao's expression.
Guo Shao shook his head and said stubbornly: As long as Zhao Kuangyin is alive, he will be my opponent.To despise your opponent means to despise yourself.
His understanding of Zhao Kuangyin is different from that of all the people in the world. Perhaps it was the obsession brought to him by the title of Song Taizu in history.
In addition, Guo Shao came over the days of the Tokyo Mutiny, as if he could feel Zhao Kuangyin's hatred!
Because if he had failed at the beginning, he would not dare to imagine how painful and hatred he would be in.
All the people they care about will face the situation of being at the mercy of others, and will also fail due to success and lose too many things that are too big... I really can't afford to lose.
Guo Shao thought silently: The threat that can make him unable to let go is not those who are sorry for him, but those who hate him extremely; if the person who hates him is very capable, it is even more dangerous.
In fact, Guo Shao respects Zhao Kuangyin from the bottom of his heart, but it is already a life-and-death field... There is nothing to discuss. It is better for me to live than to live!
There must be open and secret whistles within a radius of twenty miles. Have you arranged it?Guo Shao asked specifically, and pondered again, "They don't have wings and cannot fly in the sky, just in case they run from the tunnel!"
Qin Shitou clasped his fists and said: Report to Your Majesty, everything is done as you wish.
Guo Shao thought for a while and said: Lu Chengyong, you will lead the personal guard team to Qin Shitou.
After hearing this, Zuo You said: Your Majesty...
Guo Shao interrupted him without saying anything: The best defense is offense, and the most effective way to ensure safety is to eliminate threats.
He also asked Jingniang to take the files from the Bing Caosi to read.
The spies in the Great Zhou Dynasty in Jinyang were most valued by the military and Caosi. The first was the Hongying beside Yang Ye; the second was to keep an eye on Zhao Kuangyin's whereabouts. Even among Zhao Kuangyin's personal soldiers, one of them was coerced and tempted to surrender secretly.
Although this spy has not played much role yet, in Guo Shao's opinion, he is more cautious and meticulous than before.
Guo Shao pondered and cleared his thoughts again. He had thought carefully about everything, but he still had to conquer Jinyang in the end.
...After a long time, Guo Shao and a few followers walked out of the tent together, and the noise immediately came to his face.
Even if the felt cloth on a layer of tent was not very soundproof, it would be completely different if there was something to block it; as soon as he walked out, he saw the busy construction scene outside the city.
A place in the distance was flashing with fire and thick smoke, which was burning the house.
The population density of Northern Han is not even comparable to that of the Central Plains, but big cities like Jinyang have city wings that live with cities around them; some houses affected the construction of siege fortifications in the Zhou army, so they had to be burned and demolished.
The Zhou army had been here for a long time for more than 100,000 people. The Northern Han army seemed to have determined to defend the city and never came out.
Except for the cities within the Jinyang city wall, all places outside were abandoned by the Northern Han Kingdom.
When Guo Shao walked to a place, a general came to pay his respects after hearing the news.
The fortifications being built here is Gao Yanqi's Jiannan Army, and the people working include civilian craftsmen recruited from various prefectures and counties, as well as soldiers.
Inside my sight, I saw many people digging trenches with their heads, and some people were holding wooden hammers and singing while working hard to ramming earth to build walls.
There was no movement on the opposite city wall, and the Zhou army ignored the work... Because the fortifications built by the Zhou army are at least one mile away from the city wall, the conventional heavy weapons at this time were catapults and crossbows, with a range of up to two or three hundred steps, and it was futile to deal with the Zhou army one mile away; unless the Northern Han army rushed out.
Gao Yanqi and other generals turned over and dismounted. After seeing the ceremony, they came up to report what they were doing.
Gao Yanqi pointed to the earthen wall that had not been built yet: We are preparing to repair two fortifications, which is the outermost one.From far to near, first repair the periphery, to prevent the Northern Han army from rushing out of the city and attacking.The fence consists of an earth wall and a deep ditch. In addition to defending and blocking the defenders' counterattack, the gullies can also drain water and sewage...
Guo Shao nodded frequently when he heard this and praised Gao Yanqi.
Gao Yanqi presented a volume of pictures. Guo Shao opened it and saw that it was a rough drawing drawn by the brush. Anyway, he had never seen a detailed picture here.
Gao Yanqiu said: This picture is planned by the Minister of Works.Next, we have to dig another one closer to the city.From there, block the confluence of the moat and the Fen River; the two ditches first lure some of the water in the moat, and wait until the water is shallow, then transport soil to fill the river to prepare for the attack.
Guo Shao immediately encouraged: General Gao is dedicated to military affairs, and I will remember your contributions today in my heart.
Gao Yanqi hurriedly clasped his fists and said: I wish to serve Your Majesty as a good work!
Guo Shao said goodbye to Gao Yanqiu, and exerted a little force on his legs, and then drove his mount around the city to check.All the tribes are stepping up preparations, and it did not stop raining a while ago.
The central army also urged the troops outside Jinyang City to hurry up, because this battle was not just about siege.
Guo Shao's expression seemed a little worried. It was not that he was unhappy, but that he was worried about too many things and was a habit under psychological pressure.
In this battle, more than 200,000 troops have been deployed, and every error in each link will affect the overall situation... But at least for the moment, all links have been clamped in various places.
Guo Shao couldn't help but think of chess. Generally, after the chess pieces on the chess board are placed, most of the chess pieces are clamped, and you will encounter a backhand when you move.
Very similar to the current situation.
Guo Shao's intention was to restrain other places, and then seek breakthroughs in Jinyang to solve the whole situation from one core place; while the enemy troops everywhere wanted to break through from another place to break the deadlock, and the ultimate goal was to save Jinyang.
He once again looked at the thick and high towering Jinyang city walls for a long time.
This city is difficult to attack, and it may last for a long time... Zuo You's voice broke Guo Shao's meditation.
Guo Shao said: The Northern Han army is in a tough city and we are not afraid; as long as Li Chuyun and the Liao army can be consumed, don’t let the Liao army go south to attack our siege.
Zuo You asked in a low voice: What if Li Chuyun doesn't block the Liao army...
Only by withdrawing troops immediately reduce losses and giving up this overall strategy.Guo Shao said decisively.
Of course he doesn't want to see that consequence.
Mobilized more than 200,000 people, and many people who transported grain and worked, the consumption of the national treasury and national strength was huge; and Li Chuyun was full of elite troops in his hands. If he was defeated, he would definitely weaken the strength of the imperial guards... but he returned in vain and did not get anything. It was obviously a very failed war.
Moreover, if Jinyang is not taken, Zhao Kuangyin may run away after this war; Guo Shao thinks from the perspective of others. If he is Zhao Kuangyin, he would not want to stay in Jinyang anymore, he should go far away and hide in a place where the Zhou Dynasty's power cannot radiate, and compete with strength head-on to find opportunities to engage in conspiracy or assassination. This is a wise approach in the situation where the gap between strength and weakness is too large.
Guo Shao clenched his fist with his right hand, unconsciously punched two punches on the palm of his left hand, and bit his teeth and stared at the city close at hand.
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