Chapter 528 Sacrifice

The welcoming ceremony was grand and grand, but no matter what, Jiamen Town was still on the front line of the two armies, and everyone was still restrained. Ye Tao and everyone gathered in the yamen lobby of Jiamen Town. After saying some scenes to everyone, the gathered people dispersed. Only the leaders who could represent the highest status of the entire tribe coalition stayed together. Otherwise, with Ye Tao's understanding of all tribes in remote areas, their enthusiasm for guests from afar was almost the same. If they were allowed to welcome and celebrate in the tribe, it would be a tribal way to make a fuss for three or four days.

Now, after the welcoming ceremony, Ye Tao only had an hour to rest and convened everyone for a military intelligence meeting in the lobby of the yamen again. Ye Tao's understanding of this battlefield almost all comes from the information and military intelligence reports on paper, as well as the letters given to him by Tan Weiran, Chi Lei and others. This understanding is not very deep. Although Ye Tao did not intend to interfere with the absolute command of Tan Weiran and Chi Lei, he may not necessarily need to listen to the detailed military intelligence report, but this is the first agenda on the military discussion. Chi Lei gave a detailed introduction to the development of the entire Northeast Front and the current situation.

Tan Weiran and Chi Lei believed that Ye Tao, as the highest commander of the entire battle against Liao, was at the critical moment of adjusting the combat strategy, and it was necessary to learn more about the situation. In addition, they also made an idea to show the tribe leaders. They were completely the same in the tribe coalition, and they held the power of life and death throughout the entire battle, and all the tribes were convinced. However, people like them should still respectfully and with a completely subordinate attitude in front of Ye Tao, which was to convey a clear signal to the tribe leaders: if you want to rely on one or two authoritative figures to support your troops, you would not even think about it in Dongping.

Since the military discussion had such an idea, after introducing the military information, Ye Tao cooperated and asked casually about the construction of people's livelihood, and the topic naturally brought to the development of the Dongping occupied area. After a winter and a whole process of sowing to summer harvest, Dongping's rule was quite stable. The large-scale construction of basic farmland water conservancy, the repair of roads and bridges, etc., all make these tribal leaders who can be said to be very jealous... In their opinion, these things are the symbols of advanced civilization. Ye Tao will naturally agree without a chance. Once the war comes to an end, these tribes can also enjoy the results of construction.

Now the tribal coalition and the Northern Liao army are forming a confrontation in a wide range. Both sides lack sufficient troops to form a clear front line, completely blocking the enemy's infiltration and attacks from the front line. After the large-scale march in Yunzhou began, Northern Liao had to draw more than 30,000 elite troops from here to supplement the needs of the front battlefield, but Tan Weiran and Chi Lei always controlled the scale of the battle. On the way close to the coast, considering the port supply

The security is basically because Chi Lei brought huge absolutely elite troops, especially the direct troops of Dongping, and you have invested more than 50,000 people in the Northern Liao Dynasty and launched a fierce offensive, but you have not returned. Now, although the defense on the coast has been gradually reduced to only more than 6,000 people guarding three towns, it is always as stable as Mount Tai because of the airships and gunboats on the sea. The Northern Liao Dynasty may not even have the courage to try again.

The middle route is the most fierce battle between the two sides. The construction of Tianmeng City itself involves too large defense scope and sick troops. On the one hand, the tribal coalition forces are constantly launching active and flexible operations around the fortress, backing the gradually formed fortress. On the other hand, the Northern Liao army strives to organize offensives of various sizes, and wants to invade the tribal coalition forces, forcing the coalition forces to abandon the construction of Tianmeng City. The Northern Liao side also knows that a simple tribal coalition is not terrible. Even if it can achieve temporary results, it will still be forced to

The problems of environment, climate and living habits are returned to the place where their tribes are located. But if the tribal coalition successfully builds Tianmeng City and echoes the harbor that already has a considerable scale, they will gain a firm foothold here. The pressures of the environment, climate, etc. can be resolved by various facilities in the city. Even though most of the soldiers of the tribal coalition have to adapt to learning from tribal life to town life, this process will obviously not be painful.

On the other side of the coalition, there was not much defensive force, but due to the airship patrol, the Northern Liao was helpless. Although there were occasionally troops from both sides to test and attack each other, the scale and intensity were not high. However, recently, the Northern Liao side had begun to use its brains to circumvent the other two routes, and prepare to go around this wing and penetrate directly to the back of Tianmeng City, forcing the tribal coalition forces to fight, hoping to use their advantage in the military strength to decide the outcome of the battle. Although the tribal coalition forces are still at a disadvantage in terms of military strength and overall combat power, they have fought all the way until now and know how to seek profit and avoid harm. Although the Northern Liao side has arranged such a plan, in terms of the execution of the plan, the Northern Liao and Dongping are not at the same level at all.

It is also a combat plan. It has been more than a month since the Northern Liao Dynasty's offensive plan was introduced. The troops' deployment and logistics preparations have not been completed. At least ten days and half a month later, the tribal coalition forces have been launched? After learning about the Northern Liao Dynasty's plan, within three days there was a plan to retreat step by step and find decisive fighter jets in constant weakening and harassment. Within less than ten days, military orders and detailed combat deployments have been conveyed to each unit, and tactical seminars for middle-level and above officers were held three or four times. The mobilization of various materials has been completed long ago, and even a new batch of telescopes that have to be transferred from Yicheng have been almost transported. Different efficiencies and different attitudes will undoubtedly produce results that are completely different from those of the Northern Liao Dynasty.

Ye Tao's introduction to these situations was just a little listened. Then, Kanazawa introduced the new combat deployment to everyone. Kanazawa is still the battalion in Ye Tao's personal guard camp. It's a bit unfamiliar to do such a staff officer, and his identity is actually not suitable. But everyone present obviously would not care too much about this issue. The new combat strategy is still very simple. Now what Ye Tao needs is an attitude of the tribal coalition: if they think it is feasible, the detailed plan will be issued soon. If they feel that it is difficult, there is no other way to choose. Ye Tao never forcibly imposes any of his own ideas on others and insists on others accepting it. Especially this time, once the new combat strategy is implemented, the tribal coalition will be mentally prepared to make considerable losses.

"I think everyone understands it, right?" Ye Tao asked. After Kanze finished speaking, the tribal leaders were a little confused. They whispered for a while, and then the lobby became quiet again. Ye Tao looked at everyone and felt that the reactions of these tribal leaders were really strange.

"I wonder what the Grand Marshal is going to let us do?" A majestic old leader wearing armor made in Yunzhou said to everyone first.

"The Jinglifu is probably understanding what I mean. After all, it has been under my control for many years. I am afraid you don't understand it yet. In Yunzhou, you have always said the difficulties ahead of you. If you can, it's OK, and if you don't... You have never verbally vowed to take responsibility afterwards. I don't think it's easy for the tribal coalition to become the initiator of this battle. It's easy to gather strong troops to fight the Northern Liao head-on. So, I hope to hear your opinions, is this feasible?" Ye Tao smiled and said, "That's all."

Tan Weiran approached Ye Tao and reminded: "This is called the old man and Liyang, and he is the highest-ranking elder in the tribal coalition."

Ye Tao nodded and asked, "Elder Liyang, what do you think?"

Li Yang stood up, bowed deeply, and said, "Actually, I understand the meaning of the Grand Marshal. The tribal coalition is different from the Dongping Army... We can also feel it. When it comes to war, we originally thought that so many of our tribal warriors lacked only good swords and armor. Now it seems that this is not the case. We are far from fighting. Usually, there are more training and fewer wars. If there is any trouble, the two generals still like to go out to fight with their troops. This... we see. The general does not look down on us, but sympathizes with us and does not want us to suffer too much casualties... Indeed, it is not easy for the tribal coalition to raise tens of thousands. Many small tribes gather thirty or fifty soldiers to join the army, and there are almost no young and strong men in the tribe. But everyone is still here. They can fight against the Northern Liao, completely annihilate the great enemies of the times, and avenge the previous shame. These are all the troops we live in the old forest.

The common wish of the tribe. At all costs. Grandmaster, I know... you are also worried that the casualties are too severe. Our population is too small, and it is not easy to recover... However, you don't know that if the Dongping army had not come, and the port was constantly transporting food and medicinal materials, the life of the tribe would have been almost impossible to maintain. Bei Liao took us and we had almost nothing... Although some tribes were killed in some wars this year, the population of almost all tribes has increased this year... At least it was maintained as before, and it was not forced at all. Our soldiers were not frozen to death, nor had they been killed with wooden sticks and stone hammers for no reason in the hands of the Liao people, nor were they dying because small patients could not be cured. Now, they are the best lives for many years... In the battle against Liao, it is our glory to be able to take us as the vanguard. We have no choice but to do so."

After Li Yang said this, Ye Tao also understood that if he talked about the size of the loss, the leaders of these tribes would probably be unhappy. Ye Tao also realized that these tribes were very different from the tribes on the Pent Wolf Origin, but they were all simple and strong blood in their bones. They would give the same rewards no matter how others treated them. Ye Tao always regarded these tribes as barbarians and objects that could be bullied and used at will, but regarded them as partners and as a force that could be considered under his command. This itself is a great kindness.

"Okay, from tomorrow onwards, in addition to the troops that have been trained, the tribal coalition will concentrate on training 30,000 troops. There are four battalions of light infantry, two battalions of heavy infantry, and four battalions of cavalry. Let's follow this ratio. I will ask Yicheng to fill up the equipment as quickly as possible." Ye Tao pondered for a moment and finally made a decision.

"Thirty thousand people..." Another leader jumped out and said, "Master, this is too few, 60,000 or 70,000 people, we can still get it."

Li Yang glared at the man, and the leader retreated with timidity. Li Yang felt a little embarrassed. But Ye Tao didn't care. He explained kindly: "I can't fight a lot of people. Don't worry, 30,000 people are enough."

With such a decision, the meeting naturally ended in a very good atmosphere. The tribal leaders were also very worried about Ye Tao's style. The arrangement of troops' recruitment and adjustments was naturally the matter of the leaders of each tribe. Although Ye Tao reminded Li Yang intentionally or unintentionally that when the battle of attack on Liao ended, Dongping would also take over the land occupied by the tribe and would need to discuss in the future how to manage it here, but in any case, it is absolutely impossible for Li Yang to fully understand it, that is not what Ye Tao needs to worry about the most now.

"Come on, go to the yard behind the yamen. Show you some good things." After the tribal leaders left one after another, Ye Tao pulled Tan Weiran and Chi Lei to the backyard, looking at a row of huge wooden boxes that had not been opened. Looking at the tightly guarded guards around him, he knew that Ye Tao should have brought something earth-shaking good thing.
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