Zhao Tai led everyone to observe Xiang and Fan cities for a while, and then returned to the camp.

The Song army had artillery, and Zhao Tai did not dare to move too far forward, lest he be bombarded by the Song army.

Observing from a distance, even with a telescope, it was difficult for Zhao Tai to truly understand the Song Army's defense.

Zhao Tai returned to the camp and ordered his subordinates to send people to continue to observe Fancheng and re-create the sand table. He also required that every artillery and arrow tower on the city head should be reflected on the sand table.

While the Qi army continued to peek at the city defense, the craftsmen and civilians in the Qi army camp rushed to build siege equipment.

The two cities of Xiang and Fan guard the passage south from the Central Plains to Jinghu Lake. They are strong cities that the Qi army cannot bypass.

Zhao Tai knew that Mongolia had been fighting with the Song army in Xiangyang for many years in order to destroy the Song Dynasty.

The Mongolian-Song War and the collapse of the Southern Song Dynasty began with the collapse of Xiangyang.

If Zhao Tai wants to defeat the Song army, it will be difficult to bypass Xiangyang.

On this day, Zhao Tai stood in front of the map with his hands behind his hands. The tent curtain was suddenly raised, and a group of craftsmen came in with tools. According to the drawings and the information obtained in the past two days, they built a sand table in the middle of the tent.

Zhao Tai turned around and took a look, "Has the sand table been made?"

Wang Bin said: "The situation in Fancheng has been figured out, and I think it can be made."

Zhao Tai nodded and immediately ordered: "In that case, let's beat the drum and gather the generals!"

The war drums of the generals were beaten three times in a row.

When the generals of the Qi army heard the sound of the drums, they gave up what they were doing and came outside the tent.

At this time, everyone gathered outside the tent to talk. The curtain was raised, and one person came out and called the generals. When everyone was gathered, he invited the generals to enter the tent.

In the big tent, a huge sand table appeared in front of everyone, and everyone was a little surprised.

The Qi army would build a sand table every time they fought, but no one had ever seen such a detailed sand table.

From the details of Fancheng on the sand table, the generals can feel that Zhao Tai attaches great importance to this battle.

"In order to find out the situation in Fancheng, I asked people to build a watchtower and let people observe day and night to have a panoramic view of all the details on the city wall." Wang Bin picked up the wooden pole and pointed at the top of Fancheng. "On the city wall, every gate of the Song Army

I asked the craftsmen to mark where the artillery and crossbow beds were placed."

Zhao Tai nodded slightly, and Guo Xiadao exclaimed: "We have a clear view of the enemy's true and false strength, how can the Song army defend the city? Haha~"

Generally speaking, even if the siege troops put up a watchtower, it is difficult to see clearly what is going on inside the city due to limited vision.

In particular, Fancheng's moat is as wide as 150 steps, and ordinary people can't see the walls inside the city.

The Qi army was able to understand the details of Fan City, have a panoramic view of the situation inside the city, and understand how the Song army deployed its defenses and how many troops it had, mainly because the Qi army had a telescope.

After listening to Guo Xiatu's words, many generals observed carefully and found that the Song army was almost famous in front of the Qi army, and their faces showed excitement.

At this time, Wang Bin said: "Although we can clearly see the situation in Fancheng, we can't see clearly in Xiangyang on the opposite side. Generals, although we can clearly see the Song army's defense in Fancheng, don't forget that Xiangyang and Fancheng passed through

The pontoon bridge is connected. The Song army from Xiangyang can come over at night and can reinforce during the day. Therefore, the situation we are seeing now is not unchangeable. Maybe when we attack the city, there will suddenly be thousands more soldiers and horses in the city. Then the situation of the battle will be reversed immediately!

"

After hearing these words, everyone looked at the pontoon bridge connecting Xiangyang and Fancheng, and couldn't help but frown.

Zhao Tai stroked his beard and said, "This means that in order to capture Fancheng, we must first destroy the floating bridge and cut off the connection between Xiang and Fancheng!"

Wang Bin nodded, "The Song army has a favorable location and continuous pontoon bridges. Xiangyang on the south bank can continuously reinforce Fancheng. Under such circumstances, I think it will be very difficult to capture Fancheng."

Zhao Tai looked at Xia Gui and said, "Xia Tongzhi!"

"I'm here!" Xia Gui stepped out and clasped his fists.

Zhao Tai pointed directly to the floating bridge connecting Xiangyang and Fancheng and asked: "Are you sure?"

Xia Gui stepped forward, looked at the sand table carefully, then pointed to the walls of Fancheng and Xiangyang near the Han River, and asked: "Your Majesty, are there any artillery on these two walls?"

Zhao Tai looked at it and said, "The pontoon bridge is the key to connecting the two cities. If the lonely king comes to defend the city, artillery will definitely be placed on the city wall near the river to block the river."

Xia Gui took a breath, "If you don't care about the cost, I'm 70% sure! But~"

Zhao Tai asked: "But what?"

Xia Guidao: "The Song Army set up artillery along the river and controlled the Han River waterway between the two cities. Even if I destroy the pontoon bridge, the Song Army can build another one."

Zhao Tai frowned, and many generals also looked solemn.

After all, the warships of the Qi Navy are made of wood. If they are hit by artillery, they will suffer great losses.

Although the navy could risk the artillery fire from the two cities and destroy the pontoon bridge regardless of losses, the navy could not wait to be beaten in the waters between the two cities for a long time.

By then, as long as the Qi navy withdraws, the Song army will be able to rebuild the pontoon bridge.

The Song army easily built a pontoon bridge on the river under its control, but the Qi army's navy had to brave artillery fire from both sides to forcibly destroy the pontoon bridge.

Given the size of Qi's navy, if it can be destroyed two or three times at most, Qi's navy will be completely lost.

Zhao Tai looked solemn and waved his hand, "Xia Gui, get ready first!"

After saying that, Zhao Tai looked at the sand table again and said in a deep voice: "How long will it take for the navy to destroy the pontoon bridge and the Song army to re-build it?"

Jiang Wanzai said: "If there are enough materials, it will take half a day! If there is no material, it will probably take three or four days! However, the Mongolian Communist Party is a famous general in the Song Army, and he will probably prepare in advance!"

Zhao Tai nodded, "This means that after destroying the pontoon bridge, we only have half a day to seize Fancheng!"

When the generals heard this, their faces turned pale.

This Fancheng is no better than an ordinary city. The moat alone is as wide as 150 steps.

Now let alone siege the city, just crossing the moat would probably take half a day.

Zhao Tai felt that the tent suddenly became quiet. He couldn't help but raise his head, glanced at the generals, and said with a smile: "It is indeed difficult to capture such a fortified city in half a day. However, as long as we are fully prepared, it is still possible.

"

When the generals heard what Zhao Tai said, they reluctantly cheered up.

Guo Xiatu laughed and said, "If the king says it can be won, then it can definitely be won. How the king wants to fight, just tell me to wait!"

Zhao Tai smiled: "Okay! Before attacking the city, we have to do two things! First, set up an artillery array outside the city and blow up the walls of Fan City for me! Second, make shield carts and wheelbarrows, and organize civilians.

, fill in a section of the city wall for Gu to attack the city!"

Fancheng's moat is so wide that it can even be used by boats.

Without filling in a section of such a wide moat, the Qi army would not even be able to touch the city wall.

After everyone listened to Zhao Tai's instructions, they immediately clasped their fists together and said, "I obey!"

Zhao Tai waved his hand and asked everyone to leave, while he looked at the sand table again.

Facing a fortified city like Fancheng, he had no other choice but to resort to the most clumsy means.

Of course, this stupid method is undoubtedly the most effective method, but it will consume time.
Chapter completed!