Zhu Biao's calm voice came and everyone breathed a sigh of relief.
There is only one prince in the world who dares to be a prince and can serve as Lao Zhu's referee.
Ah Biao had other plans.
Wang Huai was really talented, and after all he was no match for his father, so he almost stopped the exercise so that he wouldn't lose too badly.
Lao Zhu also loves talents and feels that although these new recruits have not seen blood yet, they all have unique bones and solid foundations. They have experienced several battles and will have a bright future.
At least, it's much better than he was back then!
The next day is military exercise day.
Next to Wang Huai, A Biao arranged for a deputy referee named Tie Xuan to be responsible for supervision.
A Biao personally supervises Lao Zhu, otherwise no one else would dare to supervise.
"Wang Huai, did God predict the weather for him? Or can he control the weather?"
Lao Zhu stood on the hilltop by the river, staring at the smoke-filled river, which looked like the whole river was boiling, with a helpless smile on his face.
Guo Ying, Zhu Di and other powerful generals gathered around him, and even Yao Tianxi was on standby.
"Your Majesty," Yao Tianxi stared at it for a long time and then raised his hand to Lao Zhu:
"This little Wang Huai is probably equally as good at predicting and controlling the weather - there is smoke everywhere in the entire river, but it is the thickest on Qianzhou Island, and there are mushroom clouds rising up."
"It's obviously man-made, but we don't know the formula."
Lao Zhu didn't take it seriously.
"No matter what his methods are, the crossbowman will just call him."
Zhu Di pointed to the river.
"Father, look! The boat! Look at the shape, it looks like it is covered with reeds. He wants the straw boat to borrow arrows!"
Lao Zhu was startled, this little Wang Huai can come to make fun of us, but don’t insult our IQ.
"Did you ever say no to using fire?"
A Biao shook his head beside him. Xiao Wanghuai was still tender, and Lao Zhu laughed loudly.
"Change the rocket greeting and let this kid feel our warm welcome!"
The command is issued.
The rockets are like thousands of shooting stars, thrown towards the river...
The smoke on the river became thicker and there was a fire!
Lao Zhu smiled with satisfaction.
"When the warship approaches, the bow and crossbow battalion will be on guard. The infantry battalion and the Jin Yiwei will attack. Capture Wang Huai alive. Don't roast him into a bald little monk!"
Monk Yao Tianxi looked embarrassed when he heard this, and everyone's eyes fell on his shiny head, full of joy.
The whole battlefield was extremely relaxed.
As soon as the fireship touched the shore, the bow and crossbow battalion pressed forward, and the infantry and imperial guards were like ants, advancing step by step...
"Your Majesty, it's not good..."
Seeing the panic on the face of the spy who had just reported, Lao Zhu's voice was calm.
"Why panic? As long as Wang Huai doesn't die!"
"No, the right wing of our army has been attacked by fierce arrows. We can't withstand it anymore. We don't know where the enemy is."
Lao Zhu thought for a moment and smiled instead of getting angry.
"What a move to make the tiger leave the mountain and attack the east and the west..."
"Grandpa Huang, these are two moves." Zhu Yunwen said blankly.
Lao Zhu glared at him and said casually:
"Learn better. Wang Huai is not two years older than you, so he can be your teacher. If it weren't for us, no one would be able to control him."
As he spoke, he turned to the crowd with confidence and said:
"Everyone, let's talk about how to move the next move?"
All the generals made plans one after another.
"Your Majesty, the Chinese army will dispatch a force to support the right wing..."
"Your Majesty, don't fall into the trap. The right wing may also be a suspicious soldier and was taken away. Is there a large force behind his fire ship?"
"This is an escalation of Huang Gai's fake surrender, and His Majesty even lit it on fire to clear up his doubts."
...
A calm voice sounded.
"In addition to being hit by arrows on the right wing, did you hear the sound of firecrackers?"
Everyone was moved!
I actually ignored this point, but fortunately Zhu Di reminded me!
The spy shook his head affirmatively.
Lao Zhu nodded in approval.
"Old Si is still smart enough not to be deceived by this little Wang Huai. He can't use his blunderbuss, but the main force is not available. Guo Ying obeys the order!"
"The end is here!"
"Jinyiwei Gongyaji and Banjiansi, dispatch 300 people to support the left wing! Don't worry about the fire ships in the middle!"
Zhu Yunwen thought to himself that Grandpa Huang was still old and a little confused, so he couldn't help blurting out:
"Grandpa Huang, you are wrong. Wang Huai is attacking from the right wing, not the left wing, and rushing for reinforcements is also from the right wing..."
"Of course your Majesty knows that Wang Huai is building the plank road openly on the right wing, and secretly building the plank road on the left wing!"
"Don't you need to worry about the middle lane?"
...
Amid the discussion, Lao Zhu decisively issued an order.
"Don't worry about the middle road. Even if the fire ship is followed by a large army, the crossbowmen can eat half of it. How can the remaining soldiers compare with our full force?"
Guo Ying took the order and left.
However, the battlefield soon became silent, and the fog on the river dissipated, returning to calm.
The docked fireboat was clearly visible. It was just a tall bamboo raft with rows of reed sails. There was no one on it.
Not even a driver!
Except for a few waterfowl, nothing followed.
The battle that just took place on the right wing also fell silent.
Taking inventory of the battlefield, Lao Zhu lost 250 crossbowmen in the first battle.
Lao Zhu was a little confused, and Jiang Wei questioned:
"Where is Wang Huai? Was he wiped out? Why didn't deputy referee Tie Xuan come to report?"
Lao Zhu shook his head, showing a thoughtful expression.
"If he is annihilated so easily, he is not Wang Huai and cannot train the Marine Corps; continue to look for the footprints of Wang Huai's army!"
In the afternoon, the spies reported back.
"Your Majesty, three miles upstream, on the edge of a tributary, we found the footprints trampled by Wang Huai's army!"
An evening sun fell on Lao Zhu's face, and he shook his head.
Wang Huai had already crossed the river. He arranged many puzzles and left Lao Zhu to make judgments. Then the whole army attacked the flanks and transferred the troops without bloodshed.
Lao Zhu has been through the battlefield for a long time and understands, with a wry smile on his face.
"The footprints you found were left intentionally by Wang Huai. His banner has been seen on the top of the mountain over there; and there is a small river between the two armies."
The 250 dead crossbowmen that Wang Huai left to Lao Zhu were a meeting gift.
It proved that Wang Huai was a worthy opponent to Lao Zhu.
The cold smile on Lao Zhu's face revealed unparalleled confidence.
The battle has just begun.
In the mountains and forests, in the army, Zhu Yuanzhang put away his contempt.
In an instant, he turned into an invincible commander, swept over the generals with an expressionless face, and issued orders one after another:
"The spies continue to keep an eye on the surrounding area and be alert to the surrounding areas. If there is any news, report immediately. If there is no news, report back once every quarter of an hour!"
"The spearmen guard the mountain road and don't let any birds into the forest!"
"In addition, half of the bow and crossbow department will be by our side, and half will guard the river. If there are enemy troops crossing the river, half will cross to attack them!"
...
As the orders were executed one after another, the entire forest seemed to have spun a big spider web.
Lao Zhu is like a spider in the web. He knows everything about the wind and grass in the mountains.
The defense was well laid out and it was not completely dark yet, so Lao Zhu decided to play steadily and advance step by step.
The number of soldiers on both sides is equal, but Wang Huai's sophistication is beyond imagination. Lao Zhu would rather go slower than take the wrong approach!
As the soldiers pointed forward, the scope of the spies' activities expanded, and the spies soon paid off:
"Your Majesty, the enemy has moved!"
"Have you seen Wang Huai and Shuai Qi clearly? How many troops are there? Are you sure they are not suspicious soldiers?"
"Your Majesty, you see clearly, the commander's flag has moved. The coach, Taoist Master Wang Huai, is so easy to recognize. There is also a dense team, no less than a thousand people!"
Lao Zhu made a quick decision and rushed forward with all his troops... This chapter has been completed!