roccoschili Chapter 173: Using ingenious strategies and tricks, the dummy deceives arrows and defeats the enemy
Chapter 173: Using ingenious strategies and tricks, the dummy deceives arrows and defeats the enemy
Pull off the top cover of the fire folder.
Sparks appeared immediately when the flammable materials inside came into contact with the air.
Standing on the top of the city, Gu Wangshu and He Lianhuan saw this scene and had a bad feeling in their hearts.
Then, the premonition came true.
I saw Fu Xingguo shaking his hand, and the Huozhezi drew a parabola in the air, and finally fell to the withered grass of the Fire Attack Land with a "snap".
When the withered grass encountered sparks, it was ignited in a short time. The flames quickly rose with the help of the wind and spread in all directions, like a wild fire beast, swallowing up all the withered grass on the ground.
Immediately afterwards, a loud noise shook the world.
This sound was like a signal, and then explosions began to occur in the Fire Attack Land, and the ground shook with the sound of explosions.
Sparks flew everywhere, and some even fell into the Nalan army, causing a small commotion.
Fu Xingguo originally thought that the withered grass was only used for fire attacks, but he never expected that there were explosives buried underneath.
He was only slightly surprised, but quickly calmed down. With an order, the Nalan Army retreated back in an orderly manner and did not stop until they were no longer affected by the explosion.
Fu Shoucheng watched attentively as explosions continued to occur in the fire attack area. The explosions spread from the position of Huozhezi to the surroundings as the fire continued.
It can be judged from this that explosives are scattered throughout the fire attack area.
Fu Xingguo stared at the fire scene, a smile slowly appeared on his lips.
It was a good risk. If he had not discovered the fire attack site, Nalan's army would not only be burned to death, but also blown to death. They would lose troops before attacking the city, and their morale would definitely be damaged.
Now, he broke through the fire attack area and broke the Helian Army's original plan.
Not only that, he guessed that the explosives hidden under the withered grass were most likely firecrackers and gunpowder.
Gunpowder is the main raw material for making firecrackers, and firecrackers are mostly used on festivals or festive days.
He had been leading the army for more than [-] years, and it was the first time he saw someone using firecrackers on the battlefield. The power was so huge, which inspired him a lot.
If there are enough gunpowder and firecrackers, can we easily capture the enemy's city without any effort?
What he was thinking was exactly what Gu Wangshu and He Lianhuan were thinking.
When two armies are fighting, if one side masters hot weapons, it will be a suppressive blow to cold weapons.
Gu Wangshu and He Lianhuan made a mistake this time. They did not expect that the Nalan reinforcements they faced this time were actually led by Fu Xingguo.
Unexpectedly, Fu Xingguo led his troops not for the purpose of attacking the city. He saw through their plan at a glance and set the fire attack area on fire in advance.
"This old fox." He Lianhuan's expression was solemn as never before.
Gu Wangshu's heart was uncontrollably hanging, and he always felt that this time it would not be as smooth sailing as it was in Taiping City.
She even vaguely felt that Jianning City could not be saved.
As soon as the two armies came face to face, before they even had a confrontation, they were set against each other by Fu Xingguo.
Gu Wangshu said worriedly: "Fu Xingguo has led troops for many years and has rich experience. Could he have guessed that we buried the firecrackers underground?"
This is exactly what He Lianhuan is worried about.
In order to cause large-scale casualties to the enemy, all firecrackers in Jianning City were buried under withered grass.
This move had a miraculous effect against the Nalan army led by Fu Shoucheng.
But they hit a wall here with Fu Xingguo. All the firecrackers were set off, and not even a single Nalan Army member was killed.
"With Fu Xingguo's scheming mind, he should be able to think of it."
"..."
The two fell into a long silence, their eyes constantly observing the movements of the Nalan Army in the distance.
After a while, He Lianhuan said: "If Fu Xingguo's next step is to attack the city, it proves that he has not thought of using firecrackers on the battlefield. If his next plan is to siege the city, then it is enough to prove that he has thought of it."
Gu Wangshu: "Because there will be losses in the attack, and the siege can not only trap us in the city, but also send a troop to collect explosive gunpowder. As long as the quantity is enough, the city wall can be blown down."
Gu Wangshu's expression became even more serious.
"Your Highness, we have a chance of winning."
"No."
Gu Wangshu: "Not in Chengdu?"
He Lianhuan: "If Fu Xingguo doesn't use gunpowder, if we are lucky, there is a [-]% certainty that we can repel the enemy."
While the two were talking, Nalan Jun finally understood.
They did not choose to attack the city, but under Fu Xingguo's order, they adopted a siege strategy.
The last hope in Gu Wangshu's heart was shattered.
How to do?
How on earth can victory be achieved?
Even if you can't win a total victory, you can at least draw with the enemy.
Gu Wangshu's thoughts were racing.
The strategies in "The Art of War" flashed through my mind like scenes from a movie.
Suddenly, the screen stopped at the chapter [Yongjian].
Yongjian is to use spies to achieve the goal of victory.
Just like the Nalan Kingdom sent Concubine Wen to the Helian Kingdom for marriage, and used a beauty trap to confuse the old emperor and make him lose his mind due to his lust.
What Concubine Wen did was spy work.
When the enemy is strong and we are weak, using spies is undoubtedly the most effective method.
"Your Highness, why don't we..."
"Spy." He Lianhuan replied before Gu Wangshu could finish.
The two looked at each other, and saw their own reflections in their own pupils. They had a tacit understanding, which made them trust each other more and more.
"Without further delay, before Nalan's army surrounds Jianning City, immediately send people out of the city, find a way to sneak into Nalan's army, and bribe Nalan's army with a lot of money."
He Lianhuan summoned Vice General Chen and ordered him to take some people out of the city to handle the matter with full authority.
But it's unclear whether the people from Helian Kingdom can infiltrate the Nalan Army. If they are discovered, it will be a dead end.
He Lianhuan felt that it was inappropriate to put all his hopes of victory on spies. He thought for a while and thought of another way.
Give a letter of divorce to Gu Wangshu.
Gu Wangshu was puzzled: "Your Highness, this is..."
"You take this letter back to Beijing and put it in Lord Helian's hands. He will naturally know what to do after reading it."
Gu Wangshu understood He Lianhuan's intention instantly.
"Jianning is in danger. Does His Highness plan to send me away?"
He Lianhuan knew he couldn't hide it from her, but he had no other choice.
"You are the granddaughter of General Gu. Once something goes wrong with you, it will be a disaster for the Gu family. Helian needs the Gu family, and the Gu family needs you. Therefore, Helian needs you, and nothing will happen to you."
Gu Wangshu knew this very well.
If she hadn't been reborn, she would have obeyed the arrangements obediently.
But she experienced the misery of the Gu family in her previous life and watched Helian destroy the country. She could not hide in Kyoto with peace of mind when Helian faced the attack of Nalan.
"Helian needs His Highness, His Majesty needs His Highness, and I need His Highness even more, so nothing can happen to Your Highness."
Gu Wangshu handed the letter to Qiuchi.
"Qiuchi, please return to Beijing quickly and give the letter to your second uncle, who will forward it to your majesty."
Gu Wangshu issued the order with a firm attitude that could not be refuted.
Qiu Chi was worried about leaving Gu Wangshu alone in Jianning, but she also knew that her young lady would never change her decision easily.
She gritted her teeth, no longer delayed, and left quickly with the letter in her arms.
Gu Wangshu looked back and looked at He Lianhuan with a smile on his face.
"Your Highness, don't try to drive me away."