Chongxin rode up the gentle hillside and stared at the endless tents in the distance. The densely packed tents in the distance could be vaguely seen to be divided into two parts, forming a corner of each other. It was quite satisfactory. This was probably theirs. The escort army and the guard army have different affiliations, so they should do their own thing when setting up camp.
It's a pity that we missed an opportunity. The enemy is impatient and has come from far away. He will be exhausted from the long march. Moreover, the two units are not subordinate to each other, so there must be problems with coordination. All we need to do is attract the opponent's attention from the front, and then use the powerful maneuverability of our own cavalry to attack from the side. Liang Chongxin was absolutely sure that he could annihilate these tens of thousands of enemy troops in one fell swoop. It was a pity that Mr. Li came to report urgently and asked him to postpone the attack on the entire remaining army of the Panzhe people. He didn't know what Mr. Li was planning. If By letting these guys rest, they would have lost an excellent opportunity, and it would take a lot of energy to deal with them.
After learning that all three important towns in the entire territory had been captured by the Tanghe people, the tens of thousands of Panja tribe troops who were still staying on the front line and dealing with the Hyderabadi people finally realized that they were playing a double act between the Tanghe people and the Hyderabadi people. Come on, the logistics support is completely cut off at the moment. The army without the logistics supply is just a snake with its bones removed. It has no lethality at all. Their only hope is to use all their strength to recapture the nearest supply center from the Tanghe people. Goluo City, the premise is that the Tanghe people have not invested many troops in Goluo. Although they know that this idea is unrealistic, this is their only way out, otherwise they will only have to attack the Tanghe people or Hyderabad behind them. People surrender.
The atmosphere in the big tent was miserable and depressing. The officers on both sides could tell from their clothes that they belonged to different formations. The ones with lighter eyes and more fancy colors were the escorts who thought they were superior. The darker colors were already close to The brown officers naturally belonged to the guard army series, but at this time both sides seemed to have forgotten the original bad relationship between the two sides, and gathered here to wait for the ultimatum from the enemy camp.
The meeting had been going on for nearly two hours, but the officers in the tent were still divided into two distinct groups. The quarrel was extremely fierce, and no one could convince the other.
"I'm sorry, we guards will not be able to accompany anyone who wants to go. Only a lunatic would do such an act which is no different from suicide. We guards will never go to death." The armored man standing at the head of the guards He glanced coldly at his glaring colleagues and categorically rejected the other party's proposal.
"Are we just waiting here to die? If we wait a few more days, we will all starve to death without the Tanghe people coming to attack us. We can just wait for the Tanghe people to come and collect the corpses. Instead of doing this, we might as well take a chance. If we can get the fruit back, Luo, then we will have a foothold." An officer in the escort column looked arrogant. Although he was also unruly, his momentum had dropped a lot.
"This is not an adventure, but a suicide!" The armored man retorted unceremoniously: "With the few men and horses we have now, we are tired and exhausted. The people of Tanghe are waiting for work, and they have a mobile advantage. Their combat effectiveness is far better than our army. This is not suicide." , can it still be called an adventure? It’s ridiculous, I can’t risk the lives of my soldiers!” The armored man’s attitude was extremely resolute, which shocked and angered the officers of the Guards. It was usually not the turn of the Guards. So arrogant, but now that the entire rear has fallen, no one knows what the situation is. This guy is so rampant. Could it be that he heard some rumors
"Suicide, are you guards so afraid of death? The opponent's strength is only more than 10,000, and we are three times theirs. How can we not defeat them?" Another guard officer also shouted angrily. In his opinion, three It is a shame to be so timid and fearful even though we are twice as powerful as the enemy.
"Haha, three times the opponent? Open your eyes and take a look at our army first. The enemies are all highly mobile elite cavalry. They have controlled Goluo City for a few days now. They have received sufficient logistical supplements and rest. Look at us, we have been marching in a hurry for several days. How many cavalry are there? If we insist on attacking Guoluo City, the enemy only needs to harass us from the flanks, which will be enough to make it difficult for us to start and end. Are you planning to counterattack?" The armored man glanced at the opponent with disdain. At one glance, the look of contempt was palpable. They were a bunch of guys who thought they were noble and extraordinary. They didn't understand any nonsense. They didn't care what time it was, and they looked arrogant.
"Yes, this Li Wufeng's army is quite extraordinary. Even the Luobei people's cavalry is said to have been bruised and bloody in front of him, and they fled in panic. Everyone knows how barbaric and tyrannical the Luobei people are, and their cavalry does not need much combat effectiveness. He said, everyone knows that we can overwhelm the Luobi people. We should know how capable we are. Facing the attack from the Tanghe people, it is probably a disaster." The two people who came to persuade them to quarrel were the other two. A guard officer, although he also opposed the attack, he did not want to be divided internally first, so he had to persuade him gently.
Seeing that another conflict was about to break out between the generals, the middle-aged man in light armor who had been sitting behind the handsome case finally spoke up: "Okay, calm down, everyone, don't let us mess up our position before the enemy comes. In what manner?"
If he had said this in the past, perhaps the generals would have at least followed his words, but at this time the morale of the army was in chaos, especially a group of guard generals who had always been suppressed by the guards. At this time, the news of the fall of the three cities had been confirmed. Many powerful nobles, including the chiefs, have lost their power base. It is certain that they will never get the chance to hold power again. And a group of upper-level officers in the Guards all come from these families who have been in trouble. Officers like him who guard the system are already targeted for exclusion. They are so anxious at this time, why do they need to wade into such troubled waters.
Seeing the guard officers standing on the opposite side just looking at him coldly, obviously no longer obeying him, the middle-aged man wrapped in light armor was very angry. However, he was already in danger of a breakup at this time, and a little carelessness might cause the two armies to break up. If they split, they would give the Tanghe people, who were arrayed opposite and watching eagerly, an excellent opportunity. He could not act rashly like this.
Taking a deep breath, the middle-aged man said in a deep voice: "Since everyone has different opinions on this matter, why not send people to the south to understand the situation while we stay here for the time being and step up preparations just in case. First, our supplies can last for another week, and I think we can get a reasonable and satisfactory result within this week. What do you think?"
Although they seemed to be inseparable, but out of superficial respect, no one stopped talking. The guard system army headed by the armored man silently accepted the suggestion of the nominal general and turned back to leave, while a group of escort officers They started making noise unwillingly.
"That's enough, now is not the time to argue about this. The enemy is in front of us. If we continue to split, I'm afraid our heads will be hung on the flagpole in front of the enemy camp tomorrow!" With an angry roar, the man in light armor gave a sinister look. He coldly glanced at this group of guys who usually claim to be omnipotent, but when they really go into battle, they all have embroidered pillows, which are useless.
"But general, how can we solve this problem if these lowly guys gain power? I think these guys have different aspirations."
"Then we can't turn against each other now. At least we have to prepare. These guys have been prepared to come. Didn't you see the soldiers they brought outside the tent? We are not prepared. We are afraid that if there is a breakdown, they will attack! "The light-armored man touched the beard on his lips, "Tomorrow we will claim to have received news from Zhaipudu and Guoluo, and ask them to come over to discuss matters. Then... everyone goes back and prepares. Once the matter is settled, we will take over the guard. .”
At the same time, the guard officers who returned to their camp were equally uneasy, surrounding the armored man and waiting for his decision. Seeing a group of people casting their trusting eyes on him, the armored man suddenly felt that he had a heavy responsibility. He was faced with a dilemma. If he joined the guards, it would definitely be a tragic ending. But if he parted ways with the guards, what would happen to everyone? What will happen? He still has no idea.
Will the Wuyi sect tolerate followers of the White sect like themselves when they are in power? It didn't matter what kind of agreement the Tanghe people reached with the original opposition nobles headed by the Lasse family. He was not interested, but he knew the cruelty of the Baiwu War. It not only involved a wide range of things, but also Even several surrounding tribes may be involved, which could lead to a massacre affecting the entire Pangzhe people.
The representatives sent by Wuyi alone are not enough to believe, and their sworn statements cannot prove anything. If there is a promise from the Tanghe people, it may be much better. After all, they will not be involved in this religious belief.
While he was worried, the soldiers quietly came to report: "Sir, the people who came yesterday are here again, and there is also a Tanghe soldier. It is said that he is the messenger of the Tanghe people."
Liang Chongxin looked at the armored man with a slightly sad look in front of him with some emotion. The pair of deep-set eyes under the dark skin were not as flickering as when other people saw him. The person behind him was finally somewhat decent. soldier.
To be honest, Liang Chongxin was disgusted by the people on the other side of Goluo City. Before the battle was completely over, there were already people using the guides and interpreters he led to create bridges, hoping to continue to maintain their own interests or obtain certain privileges. Of course, these are all transactions with a price. This is a very good thing for our side. It can gain the recognition of the local people in the shortest time. Although it is only a very small part, it has made a good start. . Although he expressed a warm welcome and encouragement on the surface, Liang Chongxin felt a sense of contempt and disgust in his heart. Is this a cover-up? Bully the weak and fear the evil, and act according to the wind
It wasn't until the appearance of the man in front of him that Liang Chongxin's feelings changed. Qu Bo went on a personal mission on his behalf, but he still couldn't reassure the guy in front of him. For the sake of safety, he even came here in person to get a promise of sure insurance. And this is just to avoid possible purges and massacres of the entire Pancha clan.