Chapter 550
The camp on the shore had been abandoned by the Satsuma clan and there was no such melee as imagined. The Qin army successfully occupied the entire coastline.
In the dense forest, Puliang hid in the deep forest with the soldiers of the Satsuma clan. The weapons they had in their hands were all kinds, including bronze armor purchased from the Qin Dynasty, and some were homemade weapons, blowing arrows, homemade bows and arrows, etc. Although these weapons were simple, they were very suitable for use in the dense forest.
The Qin army drove to the shore one after another. They quickly established a water camp on the sea. There were large ships and giant ships on the sea, and water camps on the shore relying on each other. Now Han Xin has completely stood firm on Shuri Island.
In the dense forest, the people of the Satsuma clan were all afraid of the hearts. Whether it was weapons and equipment or the quality of the soldiers, they were all at a disadvantage, which made many people feel afraid of the Qin army, who had complete weapons and armor.
"Don't panic, the Qin army is just paper tigers. Although they are powerful, this forest is our world. When we enter the forest, we will peel off their skins even if it is a real tiger." Puliang's opponents encouraged him.
If this battle is really fought, the Satsuma clan has the advantage in military strength and terrain, while the Qin army has the advantage in military quality and weapons and equipment. If it is really fought, the Qin army has the advantage in ships and guns on the beach or on the sea. However, if it is in the dense forest, the Satsuma clan may not have no chance of winning.
However, although from the perspective of the situation, both sides have a chance of winning. The Qin army is not bound to win, and the Satsuma clan is not bound to lose. However, fighting is not just about the strength of the troops. As the saying goes, a timid soldier is a crooked man, and a group of bears. Who is the commander of the Qin army? That is Han Xin, who was later called a military immortal. In terms of using troops, who can say that Han Xin will win with him in this world?
"We just don't be afraid. If we hide in this woods, how can the Qin people find us? Their artillery cannot be used in the dense forest. Even if we wear heavy armor, we will be unable to move in the dense forest. We will definitely win this battle, and the Qin army will definitely lose. Brothers, don't be afraid, we will definitely win." A side general from the Satsuma clan said.
As soon as these words were said, the Satsuma tribe members began to agree. The man said, "I want to see that this Daqin is our wealth-giving boy. They know how to lack copper and iron. They are here to give us weapons and equipment."
After saying this, the people of the Satsuma clan also had confidence, and cats were in the dense forest. They stared at the Qin army outside, staring at their armor and weapons, as if those things were soon theirs.
On the shore, the Qin army used ships as its bones, and soon a huge water camp was established. The Qin army's water camp and the central army's large tent.
"Within half a month, I will completely take Shuri Island in half a month?" Han Xin glanced at the generals and said in the central army's tent.
"Ship Han, isn't it a bit anxious for half a month? The people from the Satsuma clan hid in the dense forest. We would probably have some difficulty in getting Shuri within half a month." A side-in-command of Qin army stood up and said.
This is not bad. Shuri Island is one of the largest islands among the Ryukyu Islands, and the terrain of Shuri Island is very complex. Although there is only one large tribe on the island, it lives very scattered and the tribes are far apart. It is not a simple matter for Han Xin, who has only 40,000 people. Looking at the past and present, there are examples of defeating most of the troops with a few troops, but if you want to completely occupy Shuri Island within half a month, it depends on what kind of fighting style Han Xin uses.
Han Xin is not a targetless person. Since he dared to make a bold statement like occupying Shuri Island for half a month, he naturally had a plan in his heart. Han Xin never fought unprepared wars, nor did he fight unsure.
Han Xin came to the military sand table, and the model of this sand table was built according to the terrain on Shuri Island. Speaking of which, Daqin didn't know much about the situation on Shuri Island. Today's sand table terrain was obtained by spies from the Black Ice Platform disguised as merchants.
The sand table model of Shuri Island is very simple, and most of the dense forest areas have not been explored, but the gathering places of the Satsuma Phantom are described in detail. Since the spies at the Black Ice Platform were disguised as terrain surveyed by merchants, they could not explore outside the gathering places.
"Ship Han, how do we fight?" A general of the Qin army asked tentatively.
Looking at the sand table, many Qin generals began to simulate tactics in their minds, but no matter how they calculated, they could not think of a way to take Shuri Island in half a month. Shuri Island is too big, and it is basically impossible to plow Shuri Island in half a month.
Of course, no wonder they could not think of a way to win Shuri Island on the 15th. If everyone could think of it, then Han Xin would not be Han Xin.
Han Xin stood next to the sand table. He pointed to several gathering sites of the Satsuma vassal state on the sand table and asked: "These places are the largest tribes of the Satsuma vassal state. Do you know what is the most shameful thing for these people?"
"What is the most lacking?" Han Xin asked a question a little confused by the generals present.
After a while, someone began to tentatively answer: "Food shortage."
Another answer was: "There is no medicine."
Although some people answered one after another among the Qin generals, their answers were not correct. Han Xin looked at the generals with a smile, and then slowly said: "The most they are actually water."
As soon as Han Xin's correct answer came out, everyone suddenly realized. Yes, for the Satsuma family, the most silence is water. Although they are close to the sea, the sea water cannot be referenced. It is not yet rainy, and the rain is not abundant. The Satsuma family's residence is basically built around the mountains and water, relying on the mountain spring water on the mountain as drinking water.
Han Xin took out several black dragon flags representing the Qin Dynasty and quickly inserted them on the mountains behind the gathering places. As expected, there was a source of water on which the Satsuma family relied for survival everywhere.
"These five places are the largest tribes in the Satsuma clan. I need five suicide squads to kill me and occupy these five water sources. Once people lose water, they may not be able to survive even seven days. You can occupy their water sources tightly. In this way, we can retreat from attack to defense, and advance can attack on both sides." Han Xin said, pointing to the sand table.
"Han Shuai, I'll go."
"I'll go."
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For a moment, the Qin generals began to fight for the mission of this suicide squad. This was the atmosphere in the Qin army. No one was afraid of it, but they were afraid that the contribution they made was not great enough.
Han Xin ordered the five generals of the generals and asked them to say, "Tomorrow morning, our army will launch a head-on attack on the Satsuma clan. At that time, you five will lead the troops as defeated soldiers and move towards your destination. In order not to attract the attention of the Satsuma clan, each of you can only lead two thousand soldiers. The mission is very dangerous, but I believe you."
"Don't worry, Shuai Han, we will complete the task successfully." The Qin general, who was ordered by Han Xin, said.
Chapter completed!