As long as Qin Liang's consent is obtained, the new trebuchets can be used in the attack on Jiangling. It is of course more secure to make things clear.
Wang Guang then collected some supplements for pregnant women, high-quality honey, dried longan, ginseng, etc., and took his wife Zhuge Shu to General Wei's mansion. As expected, Qin Liang was very enthusiastic about Wang Guang and his wife, and immediately left the mansion and took his father-in-law and mother-in-law to the inner house. Meet with your Majesty.
It had just rained yesterday, and the grass and trees in the large courtyard seemed to have grown more lush. The rain had stopped at this time, but the ground was still very wet, the clouds above were thick, and the sky was gray. I didn't know when it would rain again.
The wind is very light and comes and goes, so the air after the rain is not very cool, but rather humid and muggy. However, because the sun is not out, the temperature inside and outside the house is about the same, and a few people can take a walk on the masonry pavement outside. .
Zhuge Shu looked at Lingjun's waist from time to time, and Lingjun told her that she couldn't see it yet. According to the pulse diagnosis, Lingjun was only more than one month pregnant, and of course there was no change in her belly.
After walking for a while, the four people gradually separated some distance. The mother and daughter talked together, while Qin Liang accompanied Wang Guang.
This scene reminded Qin Liang of the past. When Mrs. Xue was still alive, he often went to the Wang family's mansion, and it was the same scene. However, Mrs. Xue was your biological mother, and their mother-daughter relationship at that time was of course different from what it is now. Same.
Wang Guang finally got down to business: "Officials in the General's Mansion all believe that the terrain of Dongguan is complex and intertwined with mountains and rivers, making it easy to defend but difficult to attack."
When Qin Liang heard this, he immediately nodded in agreement. The tactics were indeed inconvenient. He remembered that Fu Gu, Yang Hu, Du Yu and others did not agree with attacking immediately.
Unexpectedly, Wang Guang changed the topic and said: "Pei Xiu proposed a plan to 'attack the east and attack the west'. He could gather troops at Ruxushui and pretend to attack Dongguan, while your grandfather, Wang Chang and I would lead the army out of Xiangyang and Wancheng (Nanyang). , attack Jiangling."
When Qin Liang heard this, he immediately reacted and stopped walking. However, it only took a moment before he resumed his walking rhythm.
Wang Ling is a general. If Wang Ling leads the army out of Wancheng, what will happen to Qin Liang? Dongguan is just a feint attack. Wang Feixiao, the governor of Yangzhou, is enough. At most, Xuzhou and Yuzhou can be mobilized to support the eastern front. You can go there with the help of other generals.
The opportunity for a foreign war finally appeared, but Qin Liang was just excluded?
It was Wang Ling who nominated General Wei at the beginning. In fact, the three general positions under the Three Lords are all of the same rank, but General Wei's duty is to defend Luoyang. At this time, it seems that this arrangement is quite appropriate?
Qin Liang couldn't help but said: "Jiangling is not easy to fight, it is like a pocket formation. There is Governor Xiling on the left (west) of Soochow, and Governor Xiakou on the right. If the two wings are pinched, our army's food route and rear route will be in danger. .
It seems that Gangneung is on the north bank of the river, but there is a tributary of the Mian River (Han River) blocking the city to the north, and it is located at the intersection of the two rivers. Our army can only attack the city for a few months in autumn and winter. Once the spring tide comes, we must retreat.
In addition, the Wei Dynasty's farmland in Jingzhou was mainly located near Wancheng (Nanyang). The logistics and food roads were too far away, and the army's expedition to Jiangling was very expensive.
Therefore, I think it is better to attack Dongguan. In the past few years, Deng Ai proposed to farm near Yingshui, and a lot of grain was accumulated on the Eastern Front. The grain entered the Huaihe River along Yingshui, which was fertile and convenient for transportation. The Eastern Front sent troops from Hefei, and the distance was also longer. close."
While Qin Liang was explaining his views, he already thought in his mind: Could it be that the General's Mansion is pinning its hopes on the trebuchet?
As expected, Wang Guang quickly said: "When Zhongming attacked Xuchang, he used trebuchets to capture the important town in three days. Pei Xiu thought that he could march to Jiangling in March. If the advance was advanced to autumn, the time to attack Jiangling would be longer.
long."
Qin Liang sighed and said: "Xuchang is different from Jiangling. At that time, we occupied King Qin's Dayi, and both sides were Wei troops. There were so many soldiers and civilians inside and outside Xuchang City watching the show. Sima Division was also afraid that if the delay continued, the morale of the army would be shaken, so he quickly
In the battle outside the city, our army was victorious in the field.
Soochow has been separated for decades, and Wei and Wu are two countries. The Wu army is much more determined to defend the city. The city does not need to be guarded by elite soldiers, civilians, even women and children can also play a role. The garrison only needs 10,000 troops.
We can organize tens of thousands of people. Even if we have trebuchets, it will not be easy to attack Jiangling, mainly because the time is not ripe."
Wang Guang thought for a while and said: "Zhongming will come to the Wang family residence another day and meet your grandfather. You persuade him to try it. However, at this time, the general's palace adopted Pei Xiu's plan and needed to make more trebuchets.
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Qin Liang couldn't refuse Wang Guang's request for a while. The thing was just as Qin Liang thought. As long as more advanced technology is developed from the experience of later generations, the superiors will naturally ask for it and apply it. If he prepared gunpowder, it would probably be the same.
Such a result.
What makes people angry is that the technology was developed by oneself, but the main credit in the future belongs to others. Just like Ma Jun, outsiders thought that Ma Jun made the trebuchet and captured Xuchang. Wasn't Qin Liang also the main credit?
What's more, Qin Liang said too nicely before that he should attribute great contributions to his grandfather, and later he said that he would assist Wang Guang.
Everyone was happy when they said it, but it didn't have side effects, or it dug a hole for themselves. If Qin Liang is unwilling to cooperate now, doesn't it mean that what he said before is full of lies and cannot be trusted?
Qin Liang weighed it for a while and finally said: "I will advise my grandfather to be cautious in military affairs. But if my grandfather wants to make a trebuchet, of course I will tell Ma Jun and ask him to obey the arrangements of the general's office."
A smile suddenly appeared on Wang Guang's face, "In front of your grandfather, I told you that Zhong Ming is a person who takes the overall situation into consideration and will definitely help you with all his heart."
Qin Liang saw his father-in-law's expression in his eyes. It was obvious that Wang Guang didn't care about his military opinions at all. What he cared about most was Qin Liang's promise in making the trebuchet. As long as he got Qin Liang's consent, his trip today
I was very satisfied.
The bearded man in front of him seemed to be loyal and generous, but he was actually very good at calculating gains and losses. When he married Lingjun to Qin Liang, in his heart, he probably didn't lose money.
At this time, Lingjun, mother and daughter joined hands and quickened their pace to catch up from behind. Lingjun observed Qin Liang's expression and asked with a smile: "What are your husband and father talking about?"
Qin Liang forced a smile and said, "We talked about some official matters."
Wang Guangdao: "Zhongming deserves to be your grandfather's right-hand man."
Ling Jun then said, "It's almost noon. I've asked someone to prepare some dishes. Let's have a meal with my father and stepmother."
Wang Guang was not polite and said to Zhuge Shu: "Then let's go back after eating."
Qin Liang still maintained a smile and tried hard to control his emotions. Emotions can be reflected in tone, eyes, etc. Only the performance from the inside to the outside is more difficult to be seen. After all, the father-in-law and mother-in-law are guests, and they are
Elder, he cannot express his inner feelings freely.
It's just that the weather today is really not good. It's sultry and windless, and the light is gloomy and dull. It's not as good as a hot day with the sun shining brightly. At least I can break a sweat, which will be more enjoyable.
In the afternoon, Yang Hu, Du Yu, and Xin Chang came. These people are not subordinate officials of General Wei's Mansion yet, but they come to General Wei's Mansion every three to five times, just like when Cao Shuang was alive, He Yan, Deng Yang and others would come to Cao Shuang's Mansion.
Move around.
Qin Liang talked about the General's Mansion's plan of "attacking the east and attacking the west".
Du Yu, Yang Hu, and Qin Liang's chief official, Fu Gu, all disagreed. The three people's views were surprisingly consistent. They felt that Wei's operations in Jingzhou were not suitable for an attack and the supply line was too long.
Yang Hu's idea was the most specific. He said: "Before using troops, management is the first priority. In the direction of Jingzhou, we should first establish farming in Xiangyang. At the same time, we should try to uproot the walled cities in the north of Dongwu River to reduce the harassment of Xiangyang and other places. After accumulating food, we can
Wei can transport grain and grass from Xiangyang along the Mian River to the front line and continue the attack to achieve results. It is definitely not the best strategy to place hope in one battle and rush for success."
However, after Qin Liang mentioned that the trebuchets were attacking the city, everyone's attitude became a little hesitant. This is because it is difficult to accurately assess the combat effectiveness of this new thing based only on the Battle of Xuchang.
The view of several people is that even if Jiangling is captured, it cannot be defended. It will cost a lot of money, but it will not have much effect.
Fu Gu said: "To attack Jiangling, it is better to capture Dongguan. The general's strategy is to launch an attack on three fronts in winter, mainly attacking Dongguan, which is safer."
Qin Liang could only nod and said: "It makes sense."
This is the truth, but it is of no use. Qin Liang has already experienced the embarrassment of a counselor.
Because this battle was originally the reason for the defeat. As long as Jiangling is captured, even if it cannot be defended, the general's reputation will increase dramatically. After all, Jiangling is famous enough, Cao Zhen and other famous Wei generals have suffered losses there.
Qin Liang has always believed in the possibility of miracles with great force. At this time, no matter how important the city was, there were almost no barbicans. The moat in autumn and winter should not be deep. As long as the moat was filled in, multiple counterweight trebuchets were used to smash the towers.
, it is really possible to capture the important town in a few months!
What's more, Dongguan threatens Hefei, and the Wei army builds a large army at Ruxushui. The feint attack strategy is likely to work. Wu State cannot judge the main direction of the Wei army's attack in advance, so it should send troops to reinforce the eastern front. The western front will inevitably encounter the dilemma of insufficient troops.
The Wei Dynasty had many people and soldiers. Even if a large number of soldiers and horses were gathered on the eastern front, a large army could still be mobilized in the direction of Jiangling for attack. This is the advantage of a strong country and a large population.
Qin Liang was in a very depressed mood, and he also very much wanted to improve his reputation through victory in foreign wars.
Qin Liang was very famous in the Battle of King Qin, but he started as the governor of Lujiang County. In the world's perception, his main strength must come from the governor of Yangzhou and the governor of Yanzhou. Only in foreign wars, he led the army as a general of Wei.
It is the country's army, and only then can the prestige belong entirely to oneself.
Several people talked in the pavilion for a while, then said goodbye and left. Qin Liang walked outside the door, watching the backs of Yang Hu and others, and couldn't help but stand on the platform of the pavilion for a long time.