Chapter 479: The great general of the country × the great witch of the country √ New ideas for collaboration in witchcraft battles!
Ying Chengyu did not answer, but tightened the reins and dismounted.
Meng Wu didn't know what Ying Chengyu wanted to do, but when he saw Ying Chengyu dismounted, he also dismounted with Ying Chengyu, and couldn't help but persuade him: "The general will know about Chang'an Jun's plan. It will definitely help our Great Qin win."
"However, this strategy does take too long and will not help our Great Qin's predicament!"
"The general thinks that now. The most important thing in this battle is to force back the main force of the Zhao army as soon as possible, not to capture the city, nor to destroy the Zhao country.”
"Please, coach, think twice!"
Ying Chengyu didn't care about Meng Wu, and dug the five fingers of his right hand hard into the ground.
Feeling the moisture in the ground with his fingertips, he grabbed a handful of soil and crushed it with his fingers. Ying Chengyu interrupted Meng Wu and asked in a deep voice: "How long has it been since the soil around Neihuang has been wet?" Is it raining?”
Meng Wu was startled and his eyes couldn’t help but fall into Ying Chengyu’s hands.
This place is not far from the Yellow River, but the soil picked up by Ying Chengyu is already very dry. Even if it is crushed by Ying Chengyu, it can only leave some silt soil, which can be shaken cleanly. .
A crazy idea suddenly appeared, and Meng Wu's eyes were full of astonishment: "The last time it rained was sixteen days ago."
"The coach's strategy is not aimed at the food reserves of Neihuang and other cities, but at The water source of Neihuang and other cities? !”
First, let’s cut off the river, then test the soil moisture content, and then ask about the rainfall.
Ying Chengyu’s intention is about to come out!
Ying Chengyu stood up, dusted off the dust in his hands, and looked at the yellow and withered millet seedlings on the side of the road: "What Deputy General Meng said is true."
"The food reserves in Neihuang and other cities must be abundant, and there are not many defenders in these cities. It is not surprising that they can support the general for two or three years."
"But to live, one must not only eat; Drink water!”
“How long can these cities last if there is no water?”
Meng Wu said without hesitation: “This strategy is not appropriate!” >
“Although the river is the main water source for the city, there will be a large number of wells in each city. If our army cuts off the water source, the enemy will take out all the vessels to collect the rainwater.”
“Although it is certainly not enough to completely replace the river water, it is not a problem to ensure the most basic needs and prevent the soldiers defending the city from dying of thirst.” Idea! ”
Meng Wu also knows that water is a necessity for life.
If these cities were camps on the mountains, Meng Wu could also think of surrounding the mountains and cutting off the water.
But their opponents are soldiers and horses huddled in the city. They have wells!
It would be too crazy to think of breaking the city by cutting off the water supply!
Ying Chengyu pondered for a moment and then said: "I don't know whether there will be no rain for the next few months."
"I can only be sure that there will be a severe drought this year!"
“It will take at least June to August before rainfall will resume in the world.”
Meng Wu’s eyes narrowed and he asked in a deep voice: “I dare to ask the coach, how bad will it be this year? A severe drought? ”
Ying Chengyu said seriously: "I can't be sure."
"I only know that this is a severe drought that can at least be recorded in history!"
If it weren't for this A severe drought has been recorded in the annals of history. How could Ying Chengxuan know about this severe drought?
But even after learning about this severe drought that affected the entire world through historical records, Ying Chengyu did not dare to bet that Neihuang County was also within the drought zone.
It wasn't until the news of rainfall and the moisture content of the soil that Ying Chengyu dared to take a chance.
Meng Wu's pupils suddenly trembled: "Really?"
Ying Chengyu looked at Meng Wu, his eyes full of seriousness and determination: "This matter is related to the safety of our great Qin, and it is also related to the safety of the king!"
“I will not joke about this matter.”
“If I say there is a severe drought, there will be a severe drought. The only thing I cannot be sure of is whether this place will be the hardest hit area! "
Meng Wu hurriedly said: "I am not questioning the coach, I am just..."
Meng Wu said bitterly: "This is a severe drought that can be recorded in the annals of history!"
"It's hard for the people to survive!"
"Have you ever reported this to the Lord of Chang'an? The imperial court?”
As we all know, historians don’t remember trivial matters.
Given the vast territory of China, severe droughts occur almost every year, but how many severe droughts can be recorded in history?
Ying Chengyu didn't seem to say anything, but Ying Chengyu seemed to have said everything!
Ying Chengxiao nodded: "This general has already reported this matter to the king."
"But thanks to the gifts of Zhao and Chu, no matter whether there is a drought this year or not, We, the Qin Dynasty, have very little food.”
“Your Majesty has already tried his best to raise food.”
A great war has almost drained the strength of the Qin Dynasty, and left the Guizhou head of the old Qin State at a loss. Without moving westward, there would be no way to cultivate the acres of land. This severe drought only made the already poor granary of Great Qin even worse.
Fortunately, Ying Zheng has been working hard to collect grain from the beginning, which will be more or less effective in this year's grain shortage.
But when he thought of Guizhou, which is suffering in various countries, and the grain output that is bound to plummet this year, Meng Wu couldn't help but sigh.
Ying Chengyu did not want to talk more about the matter and asked directly: "Does Vice General Meng still think that this strategy is unrealistic?"
Meng Wu also retracted his thoughts and pondered for a moment. He said decisively: "Even if the drought area cannot be determined, since there is a severe drought in the world, the commander's strategy is worth a try!"
"Once this strategy is successful, our army will be able to capture the cities quickly!"
A severe drought will not only cut off rainfall, but also reduce the groundwater level. Coupled with the large-scale water abstraction by the defenders, the groundwater level will accelerate the decline.
In the Warring States period, when well drilling technology was not developed, once the water level dropped, many wells would become unusable.
When the river flowing through the city was cut off, there was no rain in the sky, and most wells were unable to pump out underground water.
How long can a city with a large population last?
It won't be long before the defenders in the city have to voluntarily give up the turtle shells that protect them and rush into the Qin army's trap!
Ying Chengxiao smiled and nodded: "In that case, Lieutenant General Lao Meng will take care of this matter." "Remember that cutting off the river and sieging the city need to be carried out at the same time. Try to make the cutting off the river a part of the siege, rather than the main part of our army. Target."
"In order to prevent the defenders in the city from discovering our army's purpose, reserve river water in advance."
"The later the enemy discovers, the less water will be stored. The faster our army can seize the city!"
Meng Wu solemnly handed over his hand: "The last general will not lose anything!"
Seeing that Ying Chengyu and Meng Wu had finalized the military strategy with each other, Tian Jia finally couldn't help but ask: "I dare to ask the commander and Lieutenant General Meng, the two generals decided on the military strategy based on the severe drought in the world this year. Is it a bit too hasty?"
"God's will is unpredictable"
"Even the great witch's interpretation may not be completely accurate."
"It is even more so for the general. We should respect ghosts and gods and stay away. Didn't the two generals doubt whether this prophecy was inaccurate? "
Tian Jia was confused, very confused.
Tianjia accepts that ghosts and gods exist, and will follow the etiquette to worship ghosts and gods, but his attitude towards ghosts and gods has always been distant.
According to Tian Jia’s understanding, although the Qin State also advocates the theory of ghosts and gods, it believes more in ghosts and gods and less in prophecies.
As a result, the leader of the Great Qin military and the number one general of the Great Qin army actually based on a prophecy that they heard from someone unknown, combined with the past weather of Neihuang, which has not rained for half a month. He made the judgment that there will be a severe drought this year and formulated an overall strategy based on this vague prophecy?
It’s only the end of March now, so a lack of rain is normal!
How can we be sure that there will be a severe drought until June?
Simply outrageous!
Meng Wu was surprised and asked: "Why should you doubt it?"
"Since this is what the coach said, it must not be wrong."
"Could the coach harm him? Our army can’t succeed?”
Meng Wu naturally felt that what Ying Chengyu said was right.
Tian Jia couldn't understand Meng Wu's naturalness.
Facing Meng Wu’s supposed gaze, Tian Jia’s voice was a bit stuttering: “Of course, the commander will not harm our army.” People may not necessarily have good intentions toward our army, and they may not be able to understand the words of ghosts and gods!”
“This is a major matter related to the national war, how can you believe it so easily?”
“ At least we should do more verification, or ask an alchemist to take a look, right?”
Meng Wu said seriously: "Looking at the Great Qin, no one understands the words of ghosts and gods better than the coach."
"In the past, all the kings and ancestors of our Great Qin Dynasty appeared in Yongcheng, helping the coach to devour demons and ghosts and protect me. Da Qin. "
"Since the commander-in-chief said that there is a severe drought in the world this year, it must be our ancestors who have been the kings of Da Qin."
"My ancestors, the kings and kings of Da Qin, will not harm us. I am Da Qin.”
“As for more details, it is naturally not for me and other ministers to ask!”
In today's Great Qin, who doesn't know that Ying Chengyu begged the ancestors of successive kings to appear in the Qinian Palace, and also begged the ancestors of successive kings to swallow the demons that troubled the Great Qin?
Although Ying Chengyu has since then tried his best to deny the fact that he communicates with ghosts and gods.
But the great Qin emperors and ancestors’ doting on Ying Chengyu cannot be faked.
Since Ying Chengxuan said with certainty that there was a severe drought in the world, it must have been told to Ying Chengxuan by the ancestors of the kings of the Qin Dynasty. Could his ancestors have harmed the Qin Dynasty?
Why do we need to break the bronze tripod to get to the bottom of it?
Don’t forget, no matter whether they are sons, dukes or kings, all the kings of the Qin Dynasty are the kings of the Qin Dynasty.
But Meng Wu and others were just ministers of Great Qin.
What qualifications do they have to ask about the exchanges between the kings of Great Qin and the descendants of the royal family of Great Qin!
Mengwu gave a reasonable explanation, but Tianjia's world view was about to collapse.
Tian Jia looked at Ying Chengyu in shock and disbelief: "Chang'an Jun! You, you, you actually..."
This general thought that Lord Chang'an was an invincible and invincible general of the country.
But now you are telling me that Lord Chang'an is the great witch of the country who is favored by ghosts and gods? !
Ying Chengyu frowned and looked at Meng Wu, and shouted in a deep voice: "Vice General Meng, I have already reported this to the king."
"At that time, I only wanted to quickly demoralize the Lao Ai army. They are using deception instead of communicating with ghosts and gods!”
“Vice General Meng is also a great general of our country. How can we believe such ghosts and gods?”
Ben will be dedicated to fighting superstition.
As a result, by accident, I became the spokesperson of superstition?
Meng Wu smiled and held up his hands: "The general will know this."
"The general will never lie again!"
Ying Chengyu looked at Tianjia again, He smiled gently and said: "Vice General Meng is just talking casually. Vice General Tian should not take it to heart."
"The theories about ghosts and gods are all false, and living in the present is the most important thing!"
Tian Jia asked tentatively: "May I ask the coach, will our army have to fill the river with earth next?"
< br>Ying Chengyu bowed his hands and said, "Not bad!"
"It's time to help Qi Guoze!"
The corners of Tian Jia's mouth twitched slightly, and he looked at Ying Chengyu with complicated eyes.
And he said it was just nonsense!
If Lieutenant General Meng is really lying, and if Lord Chang'an really cannot get in touch with the ancestors of Qin, why are you so determined to implement the strategy of cutting off the water?
I am here to learn from you the techniques of marching and fighting.
But now...
How can we learn your combination of witchcraft and warfare?
(End of this chapter)