Chapter 178: Looking for Jade in the Stone
These days, except for patrolling Baishui Pass every day, Wu Shun has no major issues to deal with. Generals are responsible for daily training, and Xu Shu has the headache of strategy and tactics. Unless there is a flash of inspiration, Wu Shun does not have any good tactics in general.
Now the reinforcements of Jianjia Pass have been in place, and their defensive power is unprecedentedly strong. They cannot attack strongly, but can only lead to wisdom! Wu Shun also recalled the tactics of later generations. After thinking about it, what Wu Shun missed the most was the artillery of later generations. As long as the howitzers were arranged in a formation, no matter what dangerous barriers you have, they would be moved to flat ground in minutes.
Unfortunately, it is the late Eastern Han Dynasty and the gunpowder has not been tinkered with. Wu Shun can only shoot howitzers in his dreams.
Wu Shun has known about the rough ratio of black gunpowder. It is nothing more than one nitride, two sulfonium and three liang of carbon. However, if you have more detailed ratios, Wu Shun will not know. Arrange special personnel to study them, and it is not realistic at this time.
Only after occupying Yizhou and having a foundation can Wu Shun develop this black technology with peace of mind. In addition to gunpowder, muskets, telescopes and other things, Wu Shun had some thoughts, there were also weapons such as crossbows, catapults, pedals, saddles, and horseshoes!
Only with your own territory and the power of self-defense can you find a secret place and do scientific research. You will rely on them to win in the future.
After a round of patrols, Wu Shun suddenly remembered Shi Zhongyu who led the army into the forest. This guy has not heard from him for a long time. What will happen?
"Qua, is there any news about Shi Zhongyu recently?"
Logically speaking, Shi Zhongyu should have taken the initiative to report his position every once in a while. Now the ten thousand people seem to have disappeared. There is no one to find.
"Back to the lord, the Black Guard has no information about General Canglang!"
As a personal guard general, the information of the black-clothed guard will usually pass through Qu A's hands. Of course, that kind of very urgent information needs to be sent directly to Wu Shun! During this period, there was no news about Shi Zhongyu's information. Qu A just answered truthfully.
"You go to the Canglang Army and find General Shamoko!"
"Yes! Lord!"
Wu Shun said to a personal guard beside him. The personal guard took the order and left. Wu Shun and Qu A were waiting in place now.
Looking at the winding and rugged road outside the pass, Wu Shun knew that the battle was difficult! But now that the war had begun, he could not regret it. He was drawn without turning back. The Wuling Army could only make a concerted effort to attack Xichuan and chase Liu Zhang off the position of the governor of Yizhou.
Shamoke organized soldiers training in the military camp. If Shi Zhongyu was not there, he was the supreme commander of the Canglang Army. When Shi Zhongyu was not there, he was responsible for managing everything about the Canglang Army. Although Tian Qian'er was also the deputy general of the Canglang Army, anyone with discerning eyes knew that Tian Qian'er was just a name-name.
After receiving the notice, Shamoke went to find Wu Shun without saying a word. He was also worried about Shi Zhongyu. After taking down the Baishui Pass, where did they go? They wouldn't get lost in this mountain, right?
"General Sha, you Wuximan lives in the mountains and forests all year round. After so many days, you should have used up all the supplies you have with you? Where do you think that boy Shi Zhongyu has gone?"
Seeing Shamoko coming, Wu Shun asked. He really couldn't understand what Shi Zhongyu had. So long has passed and there was no supply. How can 10,000 people survive in the mountains and forests? It would be fine if there were a few people, you could just take a day by just getting some wild game, but this is 10,000 people. How much does it take to fight wild animals a day?
Moreover, the first news of Shi Zhongyu was also sent back. Wu Shun once thought that the ten thousand people were lost in the mountains. But it was wrong to think about it. Wuximan deals with deep mountains and old forests all year round, and should have a mature way of survival. How dare Shi Zhongyu take the initiative to propose and lead the army into the mountains?
"Lord, I don't know about the general. I am also very anxious..."
Shamoke looked innocent when asked. You are the lord, and you have no news. Ask me, I know a ball. Shamoke said that he was anxious and sincere. There are all kinds of dangers in the deep mountains and forests. There are ferocious beasts, highly toxic plants and poisonous substances. There are many natural caves in the landform of Xichuan, and people fall down accidentally.
Ten thousand people go in, but I really don’t know how many people can come out.
"Shi Zhongyu has not been heard from for a long time. I plan to send people into the mountain to find it. Look at the soldiers in the Canglang Army who are strong in ability, organize a small team to enter the mountain. Be sure to contact Shi Zhongyu and the others!"
"Yes, lord!"
Shamoke was very excited when he heard that Wu Shun wanted to send people into the mountain. He had thought of this for a long time. But he didn't dare to say it. Now that the war is imminent, he is going to be despised by his colleagues. The Canglang Army itself is good at mountain combat. When the Wuling Army advances, they are the pioneers. At this critical moment, Shamoke felt that Wu Shun would not agree to his request.
But unexpectedly, Wu Shun took the initiative to find him today and asked him to send someone to find him. Shamoke was very excited when he thought of Wu Shun's order just now! He used to think that Wu Xi barbarians were not weak, so there was no need to curry favor with Wu Ling Army. Now he knew why Wu Xi's patriarch was so convinced by Wu Shun. He firmly believed that he wanted to be tied to Wu Ling County.
Wuxi people who used to eat at the sky now live a good life. As long as they are willing to work, they can have surplus grain every year. The government will send special people to teach them how to farm, and the government will also distribute land to them. This is a good thing that Wuxi people could never dream of in their dreams.
Shamoke also returned to Wuxi and saw the new life of the tribe members with his own eyes. His sense of belonging to the Wuling Army gradually became stronger. Now Wu Shun's order was clearly worried about the dangers that the Canglang Army encountered in the mountains, so he was eager to send troops to search.
With a lord like Wu Shun, Shamoke felt that he was full of strength and he went back much faster than when he came.
After explaining to Shamoke, Wu Shun knew that he could not be anxious about this matter. It was the same thing to find it. The problem that should be troubled now is how to take Jianjia Pass. Xu Shu was still trying hard to recruit generals of the Sichuan Army in Hanzhong, and no longer Baishui Pass. Wu Shun summoned the generals to discuss matters, and only Dongfang Qiang and Wei Yan could make suggestions.
It’s a good day to have Xu Shu around. I’m having a headache now.
As always, Zhang Xiong advocated a strong attack, and the catapulted car attacked for several rounds first, and then the archers suppressed it, and the White Tiger Legion forcibly stepped onto the wall.
Dongfang Qiang advocated taking advantage of wisdom, suggested feint attacks, fraudulent defeat, and ambush! If the Sichuan army was trapped, Jianjiaguan could get it at your fingertips.
Wei Yan chose the sword to take a detour and sent elite troops to sneak into Jianjia Pass late at night to launch a surprise attack at night! But this requires an opportunity!
Now the people guarding Jianjia Pass are Zhang Ren and Huang Quan, which are not easy to deal with. Both sides are very quiet these days, and there is not even a basic test.
The Wuling Army did not find a strategy for attack. On the Sichuan Army, Zhang Ren directly ordered the defense to the death and would never take the initiative.
The Sichuan Army has strong combat power and is not afraid of casualties in the battlefield. However, compared with the Wuling Army, the courage is half a pound of 80% and the weapons and equipment are one quarter behind. The Wuling Army has the momentum to win, so it will definitely be unstoppable to fight. It is unwise to take the initiative to provoke at this time.
Chapter completed!