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- When Ran Hongzhi heard this, he immediately stuck his head out of the Xiaoguan city wall and looked around, but he still didn't find anything unusual. (._)
"Captain Zhang, there is nothing abnormal outside Xiaoguan. Where is the answer? I didn't find the answer you mentioned at all!
I have been the city guard in Xiaoguan for quite some time. I come to this section of the city wall almost every day to walk around and take a look. I heard what you said just now, and when I was observing again, I carefully compared with what I had observed before. After comparing the scenes, the scenery outside Xiaoguan is no different from the previous one. To be honest, the plains outside Xiaoguan were stained with blood due to the battle during the day yesterday.
¡°Other than that, I really didn¡¯t find anything unusual, let alone find out where the answer you mentioned is.
Captain Zhang, forgive me for being stupid. Just tell us clearly what the answer is. I'm really not good at guessing at this! "
Ran Hongzhi's rather depressing words resonated with many people. Indeed, Zhang Yang was so confused that he asked them to look around outside Xiaoguan and find the answer for themselves. This made them confused at all. No clues were found.
"That's right, Captain Zhang, don't be so pretentious here. We haven't even seen anything unusual, so just say it clearly!"
Next to Ran Hongzhi, secretary Nie Liao, who was in charge of Ran Hongzhi¡¯s paperwork, followed the topic of his boss Ran Hongzhi and asked.
After Ran Hongzhi and Nie Liao asked Zhang Yang, Kong He, Sikou Zheng, Bao Xing and others who were also confused also asked Zhang Yang:
"That's right, that's right. Lieutenant Zhang, please tell us clearly what the East Turks are doing. It's been a long time, and there hasn't been much movement. This makes us panic, fearing what the Turks are up to. The conspiracy caught us off guard!¡±
"Indeed. Lieutenant Zhang, when it comes to fighting the enemy with real swords and guns, our group of people will not even frown. But the more you see, Lieutenant Zhang, the few times we have fought against the Turks, The Turks are all paving the way for their conspiracies.
Although this morning, we have destroyed their conspiracy once. But only God knows if they will play with other things! "
"Captain Bao, you are right. Captain Zhang, you know that our group of people are good at training and leading troops, and go into battle to kill the enemy. If you want us to play any conspiracy, this is completely embarrassing us. Take the Turkic conspiracy this morning.
"If Captain Zhang hadn't discovered the abnormality early and made us fully prepared, we would have been able to completely wipe out the Turks lurking in our Xiaoguan. It is very rare to win such a battle without any casualties and to wipe out a few enemies and many people.
But when you asked us to make these preparations yesterday, we didn't want to do what you said. If General Ran and General Qin didn't support you at the same time, we would definitely not completely abide by your arrangements yesterday. of. ,
If that were the case, not to mention the detailed plan to completely annihilate the Turks lurking in Xiaoguan, we were caught off guard by the Turks and suffered heavy casualties. These are not bad. It is very likely that we will even lose Xiaoguan. This will make us a big enemy. The eternal sinner of the Tang Dynasty!
¡°It can be seen that Captain Zhang, we people are really not suitable for playing tricks with the enemy, you should just say it clearly!"
Zhang Yang had been prepared for the confusion among Ran Hongzhi, Nie Liao, Kong He, Sikozheng, Baoxing and others. After all, not everyone could tell from such subtle changes that something was different from usual. The place came from.
Otherwise, among the thousands of generals in the Tang Dynasty, only a few are truly qualified to lead the battle alone. Therefore, he had been prepared for the reaction of these people in his heart. After the performance of this group of people, he was also very worried. Indifferent, of course, by analyzing the expressions of everyone present at the same time, there were still several people who knew what strangeness he had discovered and what the Turks were doing.
Of course, at the same time, there are also some people who seem to have seen something, are not sure, and act quite confused. Such people are represented by Yue Zhengjunxiong, Zhou Yongsi, Sikong Hongmiao, Pei Chengen and others. This is what can be cultivated in the future. A unique figure.
"General Ran, don't be anxious. Anyway, this is a rare free time now. Just wait for me to explain it to you slowly.
Now before explaining, I ask you to look under the Xiaoguan City Wall to see what is different from usual times. After you read it, we will continue to talk about it. By then, you will be able to think of the Turks today. What did you do in the morning? "
Ran Hongzhi, Nie Liao, Kong He, Si Kou Zheng, Bao Xing, Yue Zheng Junxiong, Zhou Yongsi, Sikong Hongmiao, Pei Chengen and others heard this and looked outside Xiaoguan City again. Because of Zhang Yang's guidance, they went specifically to Xiaoguan City. Looking at the foot of the city wall.This look really made them see something different, but Ran Hongzhi, who was not sure, was the first to answer:
"Captain Zhang, there is nothing different under the Xiaoguan city wall than usual. If there is anything, it is the only thing that makes Xiaoguan's moat slightly different from the past. But this Isn¡¯t it normal to be different?¡±
"For Lieutenant Zhang, I also agree with General Ran. To say there is a difference, only the moat is slightly different. It's just that the water is smaller. But is there any problem with this? Considering the location of Xiaoguan, even if it is The Turks cut off the Jing River, stored it, and flooded Xiaoguan. However, Xiaoguan is located on a highland. This can only be a fantasy, and it will not have any impact on Xiaoguan at all.
On the contrary, it can be said that it has helped us a lot. If the Turks really flood Xiaoguan, the vast ocean outside Xiaoguan, not to mention the time required for the water to recede, will be after being soaked by the Jingshui. The land turned into a piece of mud, which was enough for them to eat a pot.
In such a muddy swamp, it is very difficult to even march and walk, let alone other things. If you want the Turks to attack the city, it is simply a daydream of the Turks. Such a muddy land cannot allow any attack at all. City equipment passed. "
"Yes! General Zhang Duwei Kong He is right. It is impossible for the Turks to bring the Jing River to flood Xiaoguan, so the water in the moat is a little smaller than usual. Although this is strange, it is Is this what makes me confused?"
"That's right. Captain Zhang, it's just that the water in the moat is a little less, which can explain the problem. You still!"
Zhang Yang was a little pleased when he looked at everyone who was talking boastfully. These people could see these problems, which proved that they still have certain military talents. Although they are not yet able to lead an army alone in combat, they can still make disciples and can be cultivated. Yes!
After Ran Hongzhi, Nie Liao, Kong He, Bao Xing, Yue Zheng Junxiong and others all expressed their opinions, Zhang Yang finally said:
"Yes. What I want everyone to see is the water of Xiaoguan City Moat. Everyone has seen that the water of the moat is a little smaller now. What I can tell you clearly is that the Turkic vanguard army went to do it this morning. It has something to do with the water level of the moat.
But it is true, as General Kong He said, because the terrain of Xiaoguan is relatively high, it is impossible for the Turks to carry water from the Jingshui River. The water flooded Xiaoguan. This water attack strategy is indeed doing us a big favor.
But why do I say that the Turks¡¯ busy schedule this morning has anything to do with the water in the moat?
That¡¯s because if the Turkic army wants to attack Xiaoguan, it must come to Xiaoguan City, and Xiaoguan City is surrounded by a moat. The Turkic army could not reach Xiaoguan City directly. They had to cross the moat of Xiaoguan.
But with Xiaoguan's current defense methods, it is impossible for us to let the Turks cross the moat so easily. The Turks are also very clear about this. If they want to cross the moat, the Turks will have to lose a lot of troops. Just fine.
And if you want people to cross the moat, that's a little better. If you want siege equipment, such as cloud chariots, ram chariots, etc. to cross the moat, you can't just build a few pontoon bridges. Of course, can the Turks come up with these equipment? On the other hand, now we even think they have these.
But the Xiaoguan we are currently stationed in can be said to be high in the city. Without the help of those siege equipment behind the wall, it is impossible for them to break through Xiaoguan's city defense. The rope ladder and stairs do not pose any threat to Xiaoguan at all.
Therefore, if the Turkic army wants to break through Xiaoguan, it must fill up our moat. Otherwise, as General Kong He described, without filling in the moat, attacking Xiaoguan is just a daydream and a whim.
Obviously the Turks are preparing to fill up our moat. The Turks you saw did not use the common direct filling method to fill up the moat. That is because the Turks generals know that this method is impossible. It's just a waste of time.
"Look at the moat of Xiaoguan under our feet now. What is the difference between the moat of the city on one side and the other?" "
" Zhang Yang's question is quite simple. Anyone who has seen a common city moat can answer it.
The generals present here can be said to be people who have made great contributions to the establishment of the Tang Dynasty by conquering east and west. Naturally, they have traveled to many places and seen many cities. Naturally, they are quite familiar with the differences among them. understanding.
"Captain Zhang, as far as I know, the Xiaoguan we are currently in is the place where "Historical Records Chronology" enters the capital pass and Suo Yin notes: "East Hangu, South Xiaowu, West Sanguan, and North Xiaoguan." It is one of the four major passes in GuanzhongNorth Xiaoguan.
??Xiaoguan has a special geographical location. It can directly drive the fertile land of the Central Plains from the southeast, cross the Yellow River to the north and reach the vast prairie, and can lead to Gansu, Xinjiang and other vast areas in the west.
Therefore, the terrain is quite dangerous. In order to ensure the safety of Xiaoguan, the Xiaoguan moat has become a large river nearly ten feet wide and several feet deep after several generations of digging. Divide Xiaoguan and the plains beyond Xiaoguan. "
As a logistics officer in the army, Ran Hongzhi could be said to follow the Tang army everywhere. As long as the Tang army did not stop to rest, he, a logistics officer who provided complex logistics for the entire army, could not stop and rest, and had to follow the army closely. After death, provisions are guaranteed.
Even when the army stopped to rest, he could not stop and rest, he had to transport the supplies needed for the army.
Therefore, it can be said that Ran Hongzhi has traveled all over the Tang Dynasty in recent years, so he is naturally very clear about it.
And Zhang Yang was quite satisfied after hearing Ran Hongzhi's answer. This was what he wanted to say but didn't say it.
"Yes, as General Ran said, the geographical location of Xiaoguan is very critical. Therefore, the moat of Xiaoguan is wider than the moat of ordinary cities, and it is also much deeper. In the same way, if the Turks want to fill it Flattening this moat is a big project.
????????????????????????????? Without a lot of earth and rocks, there is no need to fill up our moat at all. In addition, we at Xiaoguan now have sufficient supplies. In order to prevent war, we have prepared countless arrows, which is enough for them to drink a pot.
If it is for these reasons, Xiaoguan should be very lively now. After all, there is not much time left for the Turkic army. The Turks simply cannot afford to waste this time, but now it is so quiet outside Xiaoguan. Why is that? "
"Yes! Lieutenant Zhang, I just told you, like that, why is that!"
Hearing the rhetorical questions from Ran Hongzhi, Nie Liao, Kong He, Sikou Zheng, Bao Xing, Yue Zheng Junxiong, Zhou Yongsi and others, Zhang Yang continued to explain:
"Why, that's because the water of Xiaoguan's moat comes from the Jingshui River and enters from the Jingshui River. From the moat to the Huanjiang River, this section can be said to be a section of the river with rapid water flow. In addition, the river surface is wide and the water volume is large. This greatly increased the difficulty for the Turks to fill in the moat.
This is to fill in the moat in this situation. Throwing dirt, sand and gravel directly into the river would not have much effect. As soon as they fell, they had to be carried far away by the rapid current of the moat, and they did not sink to the bottom of the river at all. Opportunity.
Unless the Turks dumped huge rocks and trees into the river, it would be possible to fill up the moat. In this way, not only would it take time for the Turks to collect huge rocks and trees, but even transporting huge rocks and trees would be time-consuming and laborious, making it even more difficult for them. The good thing is that since the moat is living water, when they stop the flow of water in the moat and fill it up, the water channel will be blocked, which will definitely cause the river water to rise, turning the moat that they worked so hard to fill into a piece of mud. The swamp is also not conducive to their attack on Xiao Pass.
If I were a Turkic general, I would never fill up the moat directly. Instead, I would first go to the entrance of the moat at the Jingshui River and cut off the water flow there, so that the water that should have entered the moat would return to the Jingshui River. In this way, the water will flow farther and lower, and soon the water in our moat will flow towards the Huanjiang River and drain away. In this way, the Turks will only have to brave the rain of our arrows to go into the moat day and night. Just fill them with soil. Since there are so many of them, they don¡¯t need to rest, and they are not afraid of us sneaking out to attack them! "
"Oh, that's it. I now understand what the Turks did this morning, but Captain Zhang, on what basis did you base your judgment? The Turks went to carry water in the morning, and there was no other conspiracy. Recuperating energy."
After Zhang Yang's explanation, Ran Hongzhi, Kong He, Sikou Zheng, Nie Liao, Bao Xing, Yue Zheng Junxiong, Zhou Yongsi, Sikong Hongmiao, Pei Chengen and others suddenly realized what the Turks were doing, but they also asked Zhang Yang He was asked on what basis he based his judgment.
Zhang Yang had long been mentally prepared for the rhetorical questions from Ran Hongzhi, Nie Liao, Kong He, Si Kou Zheng, Bao Xing, Yue Zheng Junxiong, Zhou Yongsi, Sikong Hongmiao, Pei Chengen and others. This question cannot be just a matter of verbal speculation. To convince them, this must be done with real evidence, otherwise they will only think that Zhang Yang is just talking on paper and using military reference.
"General Ran, your question is actually very easy to answer. Now I will tell you what the basis is. But first, let me ask you whether you noticed that when you looked at the moat just now, the water in the moat became less. Apart from that, what else is going on?"
"Abnormal, are there any other abnormalities? No more,"?I looked carefully just now and found no other abnormalities except that the river water became a little less. By the way, the river water just now seemed a little turbid than usual, but what does this mean? "
After Zhang Yang asked the question again, Ran Hongzhi immediately answered.
"Yes, apart from the fact that there is less water in the river, only the water in the river has become much turbid than before.
I am also very surprised about this. The water in this moat was always clear in the past, but after dawn this morning, not long after, the water in the entire moat began to become turbid. It is still so turbid now! "
As expected, he was indeed Ran Hongzhi¡¯s secretary. After Ran Hongzhi finished speaking, Nie Liao immediately helped Ran Hongzhi and added.
"The others, Kong He, Si Kou Zheng, Bao Xing, Yue Zheng Junxiong, Zhou Yongsi and others, after listening to Ran Hongzhi and Nie Liao's words, looked at Zhang Yang again, looking at Zhang Yang with your knowledge-seeking eyes, full of questions on their faces.
"The basis for me is the turbid river water. Because the water in the moat is now extremely turbid, and the water in the moat has obvious signs of becoming smaller, I am sure that the Turks went to the water inlet of the moat and blocked the moat.
Because our moat in Xiaoguan has been washed by the Jingshui River for so many years, there is no source of mud that makes the river water turbid, so the moat has always been relatively clear.
But today the river water suddenly became turbid, which proves that when the river water flows into the moat, it carries a lot of soil, which makes it so turbid. And there is no source of soil in the first place, so where does this soil come from?
That can only be what people think. Some people think that dumping mud into the moat will make the water in the entire moat turbid. This is not something that a little bit of mud can pollute. Now only outside the customs can complete this matter. Only the Turkic army remained.
The Turkic army will definitely not have time to pour mud into the river, so it can only be carrying water!
This is my basis. Well, that¡¯s it for today. Everyone, recharge your batteries, you¡¯ll be busy starting tomorrow! "(To be continued)
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