Chapter 3427 Ice Wall to Defend the Enemy
Xi Jun had been running around for a day, and he was already so hungry that his chest was pressed against his back. He chewed a big mouthful of rice in his mouth, picked up a chopstick and stuffed it into his mouth with stewed dried vegetables, and muttered: "This is easy, just put the food at the city gate." Stones, bricks, wood and other materials are piled up, and then watered. When the water freezes into ice, it becomes an ice wall, which is both strong and difficult to climb. ”
Su Dingfang thought for a while and praised: "You have a quick mind, this is a good idea! You can work hard after eating later and supervise the construction of the ice wall."
"Here!"
Xi Junmai quickly agreed, finished the meal in a few mouthfuls, picked up the cup on the side, drank all the tea, touched his mouth, and left.
Seeing the other party striding out of the camp, Su Dingfang said loudly: "It's cold at night, so it's better to take off your armor and change into a cotton coat!"
"I'll save it, General. Thank you for your concern, Governor."
Xi Jun agreed, turned around, and went back to camp by himself.
Su Dingfang held the bowl in one hand and chopsticks in the other, eating the food slowly. This Mr. Xi is of ordinary origin, but he is smart, quick-witted, has excellent understanding, and has a calm temperament. He can make decisions when the opportunity arises, and he has the air of a general. When I think of this, I can't help but think of all the generals under my command when the Navy was founded, whether they were Pei Xingjian, Xue Rengui, Liu Rengui, Liu Renyuan, Xi Junmai, Cheng Wuting, etc., they were born in the Ming family, or they were born in the city. Jing, either good at strategy or courageous in taking on responsibilities, are all top-notch talents. Now they are all on their own and have become the leaders of the younger generation in the Tang army. In time, their future is limitless.
And almost every one of these people was picked up by Fang Jun, treated with a generous heart, and cultivated them without sparing resources. Similarly, these people also regarded Fang Jun as their "benefactor", worshiped him, followed his orders, and had already formed a distinct emerging force in the Tang Dynasty military.
Of course, Su Dingfang himself is one of them...
Thinking about it now, these people have never lacked military merit. As long as they stay in the army for a few more years and gain experience, each of them can become a general in charge of an army. And by that time, Fang Jun has already entered the center and is the leading authority in the empire. With the help of military heroes like them, how solid and deep will its foundation be and how sharp and arrogant its power will be?
In the future when we can meet each other, these people will be the well-deserved "giants" of the Tang Dynasty military. They will be trained and honed in the "cradle" of the Navy, and then dispersed in all directions to take charge of the military.
Although Fang Jun has never expressed his ambition to establish his own faction and imitate "Guan Long", when they each occupy a side and have countless subordinates, due to various connections with Fang Jun, either emotionally or in interest, it is inevitable Will hug each other.
An invisible military group has already taken shape...
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When Xi Jun bought back to the tent, his own soldiers were already waiting at the door and followed him into the tent.
There were charcoal pots and candles burning in the tent, which made it not so cold, and the dim candlelight gave it a bit more warmth. It’s just that a few large boxes in the tent are particularly conspicuous...
"What is this?"
Xi Jun stepped forward to buy it, looked at the box and asked.
The soldier closed the door behind him, and then whispered: "It was sent by the governor earlier. The generals in the army have their own share."
Xi Junmai suddenly realized that this must be the capture of Pingrang City and the destruction of the Goguryeo Palace.
The army of the Tang Dynasty had strict military discipline, and the Sima of the army was responsible for the inspection. Whenever someone violated military discipline, the lower-ranking officers would punish them on the spot, while the higher-ranking officers would record their actions and send them back to the Weiwei Temple and the Ministry of War to review the crimes they committed. Punishment is imposed after confirmation, and there is absolutely no mercy.
But the army has its own set of rules. Every time a city is captured and the enemy is defeated, something will naturally be captured, and this capture will be secretly divided into several parts. The commander, general, captain, and even meritorious soldiers will be divided into several parts. Everyone will get a share.
This is a tradition that has been passed down from ancient times to the present. After all, you are licking blood at the tip of a military sword, and you may die on the battlefield in the next moment. Fighting with your head in your hand is too hollow to say that it is for the honor of your family and country. Most people still Not for promotion and fortune?
Even Sima in the army acquiesced in this situation. As long as he did not wantonly collect wealth or make his affairs more public, he would mostly turn a blind eye. Sometimes, the captured property is even distributed by the Sima of the army himself...
Xi Junmai naturally does not have the so-called "moral mysophobia", and he will not abhor such "dividing stolen goods". Who doesn't like money? Besides, this money was seized in a serious manner, neither stolen nor robbed... Well, it seems that it was really robbed.
However, he didn't pay attention to how much was divided here. He just told his soldiers to keep the belongings and bring them back to the navy ships when the troops were withdrawn from Pingrang City.
He took off his heavy armor and put on a pair of light cotton clothes.
Although armor can protect important parts of the body from damage, in such freezing weather, the armor becomes as cold as ice, and it is bone-chilling to the touch. Now I put on cotton clothes, which are warm, breathable and very comfortable.
After drinking another large cup of hot tea, he put on a piece of leather armor to protect the vital points of his vest, tied a waist knife around his waist, walked out of the tent, jumped onto the war horse brought by his own soldiers, and carried dozens of soldiers with him. The soldiers arrived at the west gate.
It was already night, but the west city gate was brightly lit. Not only were several bonfires lit for both lighting and warmth, but countless wind lanterns were hung high, illuminating the collapsed city gate as brightly as day.
As soon as Xi Junmai arrived, a school captain came forward to report the situation.
After clearing out the remaining enemy troops in the city, they began to repair the city gates and walls here to defend against the enemy cavalry that was about to return to Pingrang City.
It's just that the weather is cold and the repair progress is very slow.
Xi Junmai immediately revealed the strategy he had just discussed with Su Dingfang: "The Governor has ordered that bricks, stones, wood and other materials be piled up at the city gate immediately, and then watered with cold water. Every three feet is a layer, and the layers are increased one by one. , each layer must be stable and not collapse.”
The captain was stunned for a moment, then became excited: "The Governor is really a man of genius, this plan is very clever!"
In such cold weather, even a drop of water can turn into ice. This method of building a city wall is not only very convenient, but also makes the city wall strong but slippery. It is as difficult as climbing to the sky for enemy troops trying to climb outside the city.
Xi Junmai smiled slightly, nodded and said: "Just follow the order."
He came up with this method, but the most important thing in the army is to maintain the dignity of the commander, and he will not compete with Su Dingfang for some credit.
Moreover, if you give such credit to the superior, the superior knows it well, so how can he treat you badly?
The captain walked away excitedly, and immediately ordered his soldiers to transport nearby bricks, stones, wood and other materials to the front, build them layer by layer, and keep watering them. At this time, it was still snowing heavily in the sky, and the cold wind was biting. The cold water brought up from the well was already covered with ice. When it was poured on the wall, it would freeze within a few breaths.
This method was extremely clever. At the dawn of morality, a high wall was erected at the city gate that had been blown down by gunpowder, completely blocking the gap.
Under the firelight, the ice wall was crystal clear and shining. Not only the soldiers of the Tang army were excited, but the Goguryeo prisoners who were escorted to transport wood and masonry were surprised for a while and then disagreed. We Goguryeo people have lived in a bitter cold land for generations. Although we have never done such a thing, how can we not understand such a simple truth?
The people of the Tang Dynasty were just using tricks. It is impossible to say that this method came from a certain Gogouli people, but was stolen by the people of the Tang Dynasty as their own.
Such ingenious methods should only have been thought up by the Goguryeo people...
Before dawn, the night was dark, and countless goose-feather-like heavy snows were still falling one after another, and they continued to fall. Outside the Seven Star Gate, a sound of hoofbeats suddenly came from the distance, attracting the attention of the soldiers outside the city wall who had set up traps and traps overnight. In a moment, a fast horse emerged from the wind and snow, with a small red flag on its back fluttering in the wind and making a hunting sound. .
When the scout saw his soldiers, he ran towards the city gate and shouted on his horse: "The enemy has arrived fifty miles away, pay attention to defense! Pay attention to defense!"
Immediately, the city gate opened, and the scout rushed into the city gate without stopping. After entering the city, he reported the news to the generals and captains throughout the city.
A sense of tension instantly rose, and the Tang army, which had countless combat experience, quickly completed the work in hand, and then returned to the city. Their respective units quickly assembled, inspected the ordnance and equipment, and then drove up to the city, preparing to face the powerful enemy returning for reinforcements.
Less than half an hour later, countless Goguryeo cavalry charged from the wind and snow. The horses galloped here, white mist belching from their mouths and noses, and the soldiers in leather armor leaped on their horses and raised their swords, overwhelming the city and rushing towards Pingrang City. (End of chapter)