Zhu Youde's cavalry was about to chase down the drowned dog. The emperor personally marched and watched from behind. The morale of the army was particularly high.
Ding ding ding.
There was a sound from behind, and the cavalry quickly turned back. The general who led the team looked helpless.
Zhu Youde withdrew his troops.
This is very depressing, but you have to look back. If you don't obey military orders during the war, there is only one way to die.
As soon as Zhu Youde withdrew his troops, today's battle was over. Wang Zhonghou, Li Liangzan and others were very puzzled.
Obviously the advantage on the battlefield is on your side, why not rush in and kill all the enemies?
The emperor has relented, is that nonsense?
The group of military generals around Zhu Youde were also confused, everyone was waiting to make achievements.
That's it?
The army has already gained momentum and is in high spirits. If we withdraw our troops at this time, wouldn't it be the same as going to a brothel and taking off our pants only to find out that the young lady has arrived to have her aunt?
It's very uncomfortable.
Emperor, are you able to do this? Retreat your troops at the critical moment.
The generals were very depressed, but no one said anything. After all, Zhu Youde was the boss.
The fight had to be decided with the emperor, and everyone was still very conscious of beating the workers. Wang Zhonghou thought for a while, and like a close elder sister, he helped the generals inquire.
"Why did your Majesty withdraw his troops?"
"The goal has been achieved. There is no need to continue fighting."
"..."
This is a big war, you are just kidding. A group of generals were confused by Zhu Youde's words.
War is all about going all in one go, and you don't understand this.
You still fight.
It's really speechless. What's even more speechless is that Zhu Youde is still the emperor. They can't say yet.
The emperor is never wrong.
In the eyes of the generals, since Zhu Youde started the war, the people in Xuzhou City are no longer human beings. They are just military merits and are just tools for their promotion and salary increase.
We are well prepared on our side. Although we are not as numerous as the opponent, we have sharp artillery, numerous bows and crossbows, and strong long-range strike capabilities, so there is no need to be polite.
Just seeing that Xuzhou City did not have the courage to go out to fight in the field, we knew that the opponent's morale was not good.
This kind of army, no matter how large the number is, isn't it a military achievement?
It’s really uncomfortable that the emperor doesn’t want to fight anymore.
Liang Zan waved his sleeves and smiled as elegantly as a disciple of an aristocratic family: "Your Majesty must have arrangements."
What are you generals so anxious about? Do you idiots have the final say?
Zhu Youde glanced at the general and was not angry: "If the fight continues, it will be a street fight. It is unnecessary and not cost-effective. This time the fight is to test the strength of the Xuzhou Army."
It's rubbish, it just relies on the large number of people. Zhu Youde was relieved, and he was worried about starting a war, what if the Xuzhou army was strong?
But now it seems that this is not the case. After a certain shelling, the opponent's will to resist is not so strong. That is to say, when Deng Xing came out with the heavy cavalry in the end, the Xuzhou army fought a little more bravely.
When he dispatched the entire army, Deng Xing also ran away, which shows that the Xuzhou Army's overall fighting will is not very strong.
The Xuzhou Army still felt a little guilty when fighting against the official army. After all, fighting in the feudal era had to pay attention to one's status.
When he attacked the Xuzhou Army, he was seeking rebellion. What kind of brand could the Xuzhou Army fight?
From a political point of view, the Xuzhou Army is naturally weaker. In terms of armaments, the Xuzhou Army cannot compare with the official army.
In addition to possessing cannons, Zhu Youde also used countless long-range weapons, and his soldiers were fully armored. He was also the emperor himself.
You're sure to win.
Now that the victory is certain, there is no need to engage in street fighting and waste soldiers. Just fight one battle and then use other means to solve the Xuzhou problem.
After the bombardment, Xuzhou's city wall collapsed. This blow to Xuzhou's morale cannot be restored by famous generals. The sense of security provided by the city wall is gone. This feeling will always exist until the end of the war.
Zhu Youde is really not in a hurry at all. The Xuzhou Army is anxious now.
When they discover that they have the ability to rush in at any time, they will feel fear, and then they will naturally make wrong judgments in order to change the situation.
Liang Zan had a decent demeanor and kept glancing at the cooling artillery with greedy eyes.
This is the emperor's secret weapon.
You know that the emperor will not start a war casually or do anything that is uncertain.
This kind of siege weapon is really extremely sharp.
Liang Zan wanted it very much, but then he felt that it was impossible. Zhu Youde would not easily equip the local army with such a sharp weapon.
It must be prepared by Zhu Youde's personal army, but these metal pipes look awesome.
"Your Majesty, are you going to use a heart attack strategy next?"
"Is it necessary? Can the people in the city feel at ease now?"
"Absolutely not. I think the Xuzhou Army will definitely attack us tonight!"
"Now that you know it, it won't be easy!"
Liang Zan and Zhu Youde asked and answered questions, and the generals understood.
The Xuzhou Army is going to make a sneak attack. That's great.
It's their turn to play their part. To defend the camp, they will definitely need troops like them. It's hard for you to fight artillery and cavalry at night.
As for the new army, they will also have a truce and adjust this time. Everyone immediately asked for a fight and planned to take advantage of it at night.
Things like this are easy to arrange. The generals in the army are all soldiers and have more experience than Zhu Youde.
Everyone discussed and made a plan, and after Zhu Youde agreed, the arrangements were made.
When the army withdrew, part of the army in Junzhou disappeared.
"Your Majesty is training these generals!"
When returning to the army, Liang Zan accompanied Zhu Youde and quietly tested Zhu Youde's thoughts. He was a smart man.
In today's battle, he could see that the artillery and the new army cooperated closely, but when the cavalry went into battle, his own artillery still injured many of his own men.
When the cavalry commander faced the battle, there was still a big gap between him and Deng Xing.
When Deng Xing saw something bad, he ran away with his cavalry. The heavy armored cavalry ran like rabbits, and the official cavalry didn't catch anything at all.
The emperor was definitely unhappy, but he didn't say anything.
There has been no such large-scale war in Daliang for decades, let alone a siege war.
"Do you think the gate can still be used?"
"I think it's okay to give it a try. If you can't use it anymore, just replace it with someone else."
Zhu Youde nodded, that's the truth. The people he served as generals had this mentality. They were all tool men, and it was up to them whether they would die or not.
If you die, it means your fate is bad. Don't expect him to be polite.
"Artillery is a new type of weapon, and it requires coordination. The new army and the artillery battalion often cooperate. This time, the performance is not bad. The cavalry is worrying, but fortunately it is still obedient."
Liang Zan smiled very gracefully, but what he said was very poisonous: "Your Majesty personally conscripted the cavalry. If the cavalry cannot be used, they will all die. I, the people of Liang, will go back and recruit them. The ones who cannot be used will be kept."
It’s also a waste of food.”
You are really a cruel person.
Zhu Youde was also speechless. This is his minister.