Chapter 209
Wu Fanghai led the army back again and again. After the second line of defense, there is no danger to defend.
There are some big cities along the way, but a single city can't stop the army's footsteps.
Behind the second line of defense is Guangling County. Unlike the other counties, Guangling County has almost half the area of the Qixia Kingdom, and this is the core area of the Qixia Kingdom.
But we also know that the so-called core areas are often weak in the ability to directly face wars - they can export wars, but if wars break out directly in these places, it will be catastrophic.
The 350,000 troops of the Kingdom of Jinyang took advantage of the victory to pursue and broke into the defense line for hundreds of miles in one breath. Only then did they stop temporarily because they were worried about the rear road and other issues.
Wu Fanghai finally got a chance to breathe and reorganize the army. After counting the army, Wu Fanghai's complexion became even uglier. There are only less than 150,000 left in the army! Taking into account false reports, wounded, etc., the combatable force should be below 120,000!
There were more than 500,000 troops guarding the border of the Qixia Kingdom back then, but now there are only less than 150,000 remnants and defeated generals left. Let’s not talk about the gap, the most important thing is... only this How to protect the country with some strength!
At the border, the 500,000 troops relied on solid border defenses, but they were unable to stop the enemy. At this time, there was no danger to defend, and there were only 150,000 remnants of defeated soldiers who looked like frightened birds. What would be the result?
Moreover, almost all the baggage, supplies, etc. of the army were lost.
Wu Fanghai could only rectify the soldiers nearby, and at the same time report the situation here to the rear.
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But at this time, Sima Zhen braced his body and came to the top of the city tower, looking down at his army of more than 300,000 troops.
After a fierce battle, more than 300,000 troops inevitably lost; but there are still more than 300,000. And after this battle, everyone regained their confidence, and the morale that was about to collapse reunited.
Moreover, the re-condensed morale is like quenched steel, more firm. At this time, the soldiers were shouting, but they also sorted out all kinds of spoils in an orderly manner.
Seeing the spirit of the soldiers, Sima Zhen smiled with satisfaction.
By noon, the relevant statistics came out. Sima Zhen was even more satisfied when he saw the report.
Although Wu Fanghai ordered the destruction of all supplies that could not be taken away, in fact, due to the rapid defeat and the large number of deserters, Wu Fanghai's order was not well implemented.
What's more, the army of the Kingdom of Jinyang has gone crazy-they are truly desperate. The mortal war caused the Jinyang Kingdom Legion to explode with unimaginable fighting power.
But after being excited, Sima Zhen looked at the cannonball beside his hand, but frowned deeply. For a long time, while the soldiers were cheering, Sima Zhen was thinking about this strange weapon.
At first, Sima Zhen also agreed with Diao Deshan's defensive suggestion, but soon Sima Zhen shook his head. He was keenly aware of a serious problem:
This peculiar weapon can attack at any time, and according to what we have seen before, its range can reach 20 miles; in other words, within 20 miles, it is completely within the attack range.
If you want to defend, you must have a huge formation barrier that completely covers the 20-mile range. The consumption of spirit stones is unimaginable. Moreover, it is difficult to move the formation - I can only defend and defend in place!
Obviously, this is never a good idea.
The best way is - treat the person in the same way as the person! I have to research this strange and powerful weapon myself!
It's just that Sima Zhen still doesn't know the name of this weapon until now. It's really... a tangled question.
After being bombarded, most of the high-level generals were dead and disabled, and they didn't even know the name of this weapon.
But soon Sima Zhen smiled again. This war has obtained enough supplies for the army, at least it can easily wait until the next wave of supplies, and has won precious time for the army.
In addition, the frontal defense line of the Qixia Kingdom was further defeated; although the side defense line failed, it was nothing. The victory in the frontal battlefield was more important than anything else, especially the main army of the Qixia Kingdom was further weakened to less than 200,000 , is the greatest victory.
Once the attack reaches the palace of Qixia Kingdom, everything will be resolved.
Sima Zhen thought this way, and at the same time reported the situation on the front line to the rear: Qixia Kingdom's new weapon, we must send spies to understand it, and at the same time, let the country be careful. What's more, for the next material support, more bows and crossbows should be added, and it would be even better if reinforcements could be provided.
And the army still has a hard bone: Jiuyangzong!
Jiuyangzong is also in Guangling County, which is to the south, but it is closer to the army of the Jinyang Kingdom; if the Jiuyangzong makes a surprise attack, or participates in the war, it will be a huge force that cannot be ignored for Sima Zhen and the Jinyang Kingdom. test.
Nine Suns Sect is the largest sect in Qixia, with a long history. The history of the Nine Suns Sect can even be traced back to eight thousand years ago; while the founding history of the Qixia Kingdom today is less than three thousand years old.
That is to say, the background of Nine Suns Sect may even surpass that of the royal family. Of course, this is only possible.
Sima Zhen couldn't figure out the situation of Nine Suns Sect. He thought for a long time, and finally decided to personally... hey, it's better to send one of his personal soldiers to take his own letter to Nine Suns Sect.
Before the war, it is irrational for a seriously injured commander to put down his army and go to negotiate in a dangerous environment.
Sima Zhen deliberated for a long time, changed his draft several times, and finally wrote an eloquent "Letter of Persuasion to Surrender" with hundreds of words.
In the persuasion book, there are no words such as "surrender", but talk about the past and future of Jiuyangzong.
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The news of the defeat arrived at the palace, and the palace of Qixia Kingdom was in panic. The emperor, or the 'Prince', panicked. He really panicked!
Could it be that, looking forward to the stars and the moon, finally looking forward to the old man's departure, and finally ascending the throne, he can only be the emperor for one month?
I won't talk about how other people panic, anyway, the prince is already a little desperate. He shouted at the top of his voice, reprimanded, even insulted Wu Fanghai for wronging the country, and wanted to transfer Wu Fanghai back for punishment.
All the officials were silent, and everyone looked at the somewhat crazy new emperor, with deep disappointment in their eyes.
Wu Fanghai has already done his best, if it wasn't for Wu Fanghai, it would be difficult to say what Qixia Country would be like now. When the emperor died, if it weren't for Wu Fanghai's unruffled arrangements, the enemy might have already reached the imperial capital.
But now, everyone can only sigh.
At last, Prime Minister Ouyang Si was still a little calm. He turned his head and looked at Yu Tiegan, Shangshu of the Ministry of War: "Where are the millions of reinforcements from all over the world?"
Yu Tiegan hesitated: "This...only about 200,000, and will join General Wu Fanghai today."
"Two hundred thousand? The whole country can organize this force?" Ouyang Si's voice was a little sharp.
Yu Tiegan struggled: "Some families are afraid, or have been secretly bribed!"
But at this moment, there was an excited voice from an envoy from Xingchang County: "Great victory in Xingchang County, beheading 30,000 people and taking 70,000 prisoners!"
"what?"