Han Xu shouted: "Read it. []" The general hurriedly opened the battle report and read loudly: "The humble minister Qingzhou Mu, at dawn today a large-scale heavenly armed force appeared in the Qingzhou coastal area, and launched an attack on the four cities on our border.
We launched an offensive. Our soldiers fought bloody battles, and four cities were lost and then recaptured. We suffered heavy casualties, and we sincerely request the Heavenly Dynasty to increase its troops."
After General Lang finished reciting, the atmosphere in the hall suddenly became silent. The Heavenly Court was coming fiercely this time. Although the Wu Clan had been preparing for several months, they were still caught off guard. Now they were invading across the board.
The army had not been mobilized at all, and they rushed to fight, and they were suddenly at a disadvantage. Hou Yi frowned and immediately
Asked: "How do you think we should fight now?" The generals and ministers below all looked at each other with big eyes and small eyes. The invasion from the six borders of Gunzhou, Qingzhou, Yangzhou, Guanwai, Xuzhou and Yizhou was coming in a turbulent way.
Most of the Wu clan's troops are already stationed at the border. Although the troops within the gate can be mobilized, which of these six places should be reinforced?
Hou Yi looked at Xia Xie, and Xia Xie was also thinking about countermeasures. Feeling Hou Yi's gaze, Xia Xie said: "With our current military strength, it is impossible to guard the border across the board, and we cannot defend it. The enemy is obviously doing this.
We need to divide our forces and then defeat each of us. I guess this is not the full strength of Heavenly Court. They must still have some reservations. If we use all our forces to pull down the border and defend the border, we will counter their plot. I
What I mean is that we must lose our troops to save our commanders. Kyushu is a vast territory and it is impossible for us to hold on to every city. It is better to give up some places, reduce our defense line, and then use our superior forces to confront the enemy one by one. At the same time, let the already fallen
There is a local guerrilla war with Heavenly Court in that place, and they cannot live peacefully if they occupy that place. After all, this is our territory, and the Jiuzhou Witch Clan is everywhere, so it is not easy for Heavenly Court to gain a foothold here."
After Xia Xie finished speaking, the whole hall was in an uproar. Xia Xie's meaning was very clear. Some places must be given up to allow the defense line to retract, which means losing defense and losing ground. If the superior force in the land can be used to win, then forget it. If the princes are defeated,
The Wu clan will be completely defeated. Any more
Possibility of turning over. In fact, everyone knows in their hearts that Kyushu is a vast territory and its borders stretch for thousands of miles. It is impossible for such a large-scale invasion by Heaven to defend the entire border impregnably unless the population of the Wu tribe is several times that of Heaven. But now
It's impossible.
At this time, a minister stood up and said: "Your Majesty, I think that Prince Xia's move is absolutely inappropriate. Our Wu clan is far from the strength of Heaven. Reducing the border defense is equivalent to giving our territory to Heaven in vain. If once the six routes of Heaven are lost,
The army formed an encirclement
With this situation, we have no chance of winning. It is better to take advantage of the fact that Heaven has not penetrated deep into the hinterland. We send our existing troops to garrison the border and severely block the enemy. We can dampen their energy and then think of other methods.
Deal with the enemy."
As soon as the proposal came out, many ministers seconded it. Hou Yi stood silent on one side. Immediately, the group of ministers in the court immediately divided into two groups. One group advocated Xia Xie's strategy, and the other group advocated the proposal of sticking to the border. Of course, there were also
Some of them, like Hou Yi, did not speak or express their opinions. They were the rebels.
Soy sauce. At this time, another minister stood up and said: "Your Majesty, I think that the Heavenly Court is coming fiercely, and the war between our Wu Clan and the Heavenly Court will end in a disastrous defeat no matter whether we win or lose. It is better to compromise with the Heavenly Court first and pay tribute to the Heavenly Court.
In a few years, when Heaven relaxes its vigilance, we will strike back."
Xia Xie sneered and said: "Doctor Zhang, do you think Heaven just wants to conquer our Wu Clan? You are wrong. Heaven wants to destroy our Wu Clan. Even if we surrender, they will drive us out and kill us. Don't think too much about the rest.
"It's a bit cold."
The leader said: "Heaven's desire to destroy our witch clan has been there since ancient times. This time, it will not conquer us, but let us disappear. What do you think of Yu Zun?" Hou Yi coughed slightly at this time, and immediately looked towards
The hall suddenly became quiet.
Hou Yi looked around at the courtiers below and said: "The Heavenly Court dispatched a total of 30 million soldiers and horses this time. Based on my understanding of the Heavenly Court, they have at least 30 million soldiers and horses as reserves. Once the war reaches a stalemate, they will use six
Tens of millions of soldiers and horses will destroy us in one fell swoop. Does anyone know how our Wu Clan can defeat us in one fell swoop?
How many soldiers and horses are available?" At this time, the doctor of the Ministry of War stood up and said: "Our Wu clan's soldiers and horses are divided into three levels. The first level is the soldiers and horses of the royal court, with a number of about six million. The second level is the soldiers and horses of the princes and kings from all over the country.
The number ranges from 40 million to 40 million, and the third level is the reserve force, which has about 30 million people."
Hou Yi sighed and said, "Our Wu clan is spread all over the nine states, and the population in southern Xinjiang is about 40 million. Excluding the old, weak, women and children, there are only 70 to 80 million people who have participated in training, which is roughly the same as the soldiers and horses of Heaven."
Same. I ask you, how can seventy or eighty thousand soldiers and horses defend the border that is thousands of miles away?" After Hou Yi finished speaking, the court fell silent.
Hou Yi is right. It took tens of thousands of years for the Wu tribe to achieve such prosperity. It has a population of 40 million, which is 400 million people. However, after excluding the old, weak, women and children, there are only 10 million horses left. But these 100 million people are still alive.
It is impossible for everyone to be able to go to the battlefield, so the maximum number of soldiers and horses that can be used is only 60 to 70 million, which is roughly the same as the heaven.
Although they are equal in number, there is a big gap in strength. Although the six million troops of the Royal Court are the elite of the Wu clan, they have strict training and sophisticated equipment. The gap between the princes and kings in various places is very big, and with Shaokang
Such a powerful southern Xinjiang army also
There is a declining princely court, and the equipment and combat quality are very poor. Then there are the reserve forces. They basically have only received simple combat training, and their strength and cultivation are very weak. Comparing the overall strength, they also have 60 million soldiers and horses.
, the Wu clan is much worse.
Xia Xie and Hou Yi glanced at each other, and then Hou Yi said: "I agree with Xia Xie's decision. There is a huge gap in strength between us and Heaven. It is obviously impossible to completely defend our territory, and the battle line is so long.
, our logistical supplies are all problems. Simply shorten the defense line and abandon the five continents of Qingzhou, Xuzhou, Yangzhou, Liangzhou, and Yongzhou as the battlefield. With Anyi as the center and Yizhou, Yuzhou, Jingzhou, and Gunzhou as the support,
structure
Build a defensive line. This way we have enough soldiers and horses. Send the order to have the soldiers, horses and people from Qingzhou, Xuzhou, Yangzhou, Liangzhou, Yongzhou and other places evacuate to Yizhou, Yuzhou, Jingzhou and Gunzhou. The local defenders can cover the withdrawal.
Retreat, but don't stalemate with the enemy. If you want to destroy them, you must first make them crazy. We have given them such a big gift, and I, Hou Yi, do not believe that they will not underestimate the enemy. If you want to fight, hit him by surprise.
"
Hou Yi's battle plan has been formulated, and the ministers below can naturally say nothing more. On the surface, Han Xuzi is in charge of China, but Hou Yi is secretly in charge of everything. After all, the Tianyu Legion, the elite force of the royal court, is recognized by the princes and kings from all over the country.
Hou Yi. Hou Yi followed
He immediately said: "Xia Xie accepts the title." Xia Xie was stunned, and immediately stood up and said: "The last general is here." He immediately knelt down on the ground. Hou Yi said: "Appoint Xia Xie as the general of the expedition, the general, and the commander of the hostage.
All the soldiers and horses in Kyushu are given the sword of loyalty to the country, and all the generals who are ahead will be killed.
"Xia Xie was stunned again. He originally thought that Hou Yi would serve as the general marshal of the expedition and lead the troops personally, but he did not expect that he would give this position to himself. Instead, he would sit in Anyi. But just thinking about it
, coldness is not enough to have such
Prestige. As the capital of China's military formation, Anyi needs Hou Yi to take charge of the entire battle. He acts as a thug. When necessary, Hou Yi will personally take action. He immediately shouted: "I obey the decree." Hou Yi immediately general
He took off his sword and handed it to Xia Xie.
This national sword is just an ordinary witchcraft weapon, and there is nothing special about it. However, this sword is the sword of King Yu and has supreme authority. It has the same function as the jade seal. Hou Yi immediately said:
"Let's disperse. Send the order for all soldiers and horses to assemble to the four continents. Xia Xie stays." After a moment, all the Chaowu forces dispersed, and the main hall
There were only three people in the house, Han Cu and Xia Xie Hou Yi. Hou Yi said with a smile, "I just got married and Yan'er asked you to take on such a big responsibility. I feel a little guilty when I think about it. Now there is no one among the princes and ministers in the dynasty who I can entrust to my entrustment."
You are the only one left. We have no retreat now. The only thing we can do is to fight to the death. We can only win, not lose."