Zhao Rui briefly looked at the memorial in front of him, then turned around and pointed at the map.
"Send an order to mobilize manpower and build three barriers along this canyon to form three lines of defense. From now on, no one is allowed to go to war without my king's order."
Ziyun and Qinglan couldn't help but widen their eyes. They both came from big families and were equally talented.
Ziyun has followed Zhao Rui in many battles, and is also proficient in the art of war. Qinglan even served as the queen of the Izumo Empire for a few days, and has a strong overall strategic perspective.
In their view, the current situation can only be solved quickly, and it will be detrimental to them if it is consumed in the long term.
But judging from Zhao Rui's intention, it is clear that he wants to fight a protracted war of attrition.
"Your Highness!" Ziyun hurriedly stepped forward: "We have 600,000 troops here now, while the Mauryan Dynasty only has more than 500,000. Although their homeland is close, it will take at least five or six days to mobilize troops and horses.
Why don't we take advantage of this opportunity to conduct a surprise attack?"
Zhao Rui turned around, with a hint of appreciation in his eyes.
This kind of strategic tactics is extremely wise, no one would do it like this!
It is said that soldiers are expensive and fast, and the merchant army now has a clear advantage. By taking advantage of this time and space difference and winning a few battles, they can crush the Maurya Dynasty psychologically and make them afraid to move lightly.
It has to be said that Ziyun now has unique talents.
"Very good!" Zhao Rui stepped forward and patted Ziyun on the shoulder: "At other times, I might have asked you to be the commander-in-chief of this war, but now we cannot use such tactics!"
Ziyun was confused. Before he could react, Qinglan next to him seemed to have thought of something.
"Your Highness, do you want to use this war to connect this place with the waterway transportation of the Great Shang Imperial Capital?"
Zhao Rui suddenly turned his head and held Qinglan in his arms.
"Yes, you can actually read my thoughts!"
Qinglan was startled, her face turned red.
Fortunately, Zhao Rui only hugged him for a moment, then turned back to the desk and wrote an edict.
"Spread this order throughout the entire army! Send some more people to carry the message of peace and security to the territory of the Maurya Dynasty."
Ziyun responded immediately. Of course she knew how to write this message.
As soon as the order was conveyed, the entire Merchant Army camp began to move, and a large number of personnel were mobilized to build barriers in the nearby valley.
Bai Hua and Dai Qisi stood on a watchtower, looking at the quickly mobilizing crowd, and couldn't help but feel emotional in their hearts.
"Your Highness the Princess, Your Highness King Zhao is so clever, he actually thought of using this war to clear the waterway traffic!"
Dai Qisi nodded. When Zhao Rui just issued the order, she saw the clues and immediately dispatched troops.
"I don't know what the Maurya Dynasty is thinking. They just want to offend our great merchants, so let's let them go to hell."
While he was talking, a messenger hurried up to the watchtower.
"Your Highness the Princess, Duke of Qin, we found an army in the woods to the east. The number is about 20,000!"