Chapter 89

Gao Tianlong said, "Great Chu is adjacent to our Great Qian. I heard that the Chu Emperor has carried out a series of reforms in recent years, and his ambition is not small!"

"Today, let's discuss: if our Great Qian marches into Great Chu, how can we conquer the city with the least cost? And conquer Great Chu!"

The group nodded in unison.

In recent years, some of Chu's actions have also made them feel threatened!

Qin Zhenguo said in a deep voice, "Great Chu has vast land and few people, and the city walls are strong. If we want to besiege the city, the cost will definitely not be small."

"Since ancient times, besieging a city has been the hardest bone to chew. Besides hard chewing, what other methods are there?"

Lu Zhen heard this and said with an unhappy face, "You old rascal, what you said is simply nonsense. Besieging a city always results in huge casualties. Who doesn't know this? Why are you here talking nonsense?"

"What we are discussing now is how to reduce the casualties of the soldiers. Why are you talking nonsense!"

After being sprayed, Qin Zhenguo was also annoyed, "Old rascal of the Lu family, then you tell me, what method do you have?"

"Let me broaden my horizons!"

Upon hearing this, Lu Zhen stared and couldn't say a word.

Old generals have fiery tempers, especially when it comes to military formations, and they argue endlessly.

Gao Tianlong's head ached from the noise, "I have horse spears in my prefecture. Why don't you go out and decide the winner, or decide life and death, and then come back and talk properly?"

Seeing Gao Tianlong speak, the two temporarily calmed down.

Zhao Ponu said in a deep voice, "I think we can only improve our Great Qian's siege equipment, such as throwing stones into the city, doing a few more rounds, and digging some tunnels to kill them by surprise."

After hearing this, Lu Zhen shook his head and said, "This catapult is not only difficult to carry, but its accuracy is extremely poor. Great Chu's city walls are high and large, and the earth bricks are solid. I'm afraid it will be difficult to be effective."

"And these tunnels, digging far away is extremely time-consuming; digging close, the Great Chu soldiers are not fools. Even if it really succeeds, what if the exit is caught? That would truly be delivering food."

Zhao Ponu's brows furrowed tightly, "Then we can only attack by force?"

Qin Zhenguo said, "But looking at history, attacking by force results in huge casualties. If what we discuss today is still only attacking by force, then what is the point of us sitting here?"

For a time, the large main hall fell into silence instantly.

There is no way. Since ancient times, besieging a city has resulted in huge casualties, but one cannot bypass the city and march into the rear.

Otherwise, once the supply line is cut off, this is a very dangerous thing.

So the two armies often engage in a tug-of-war around a city until one side cannot hold on.

Lu Zhen felt irritable.

He had attacked Chu cities in his early years, but the casualties were heavy. He could only watch helplessly as one comrade after another fell before him.

His heart was bleeding, but he had no way.

The casualty ratio between the two sides in the siege was as high as five to one, or even higher!

Just as he was feeling heartbroken, he glanced out of the corner of his eye and found that Gao Yang was standing on the other side, secretly stuffing lychees into his mouth!

He immediately stared and shouted angrily: "Brat, we are discussing military strategy, what are you doing?"

With a roar, the eyes of everyone present turned to Gao Yang.

Gao Yang was also stunned.

What?

Eating some lychees from Lingnan violates the heavenly law?

Zhao Ponu said fiercely, "You kid has always been full of tricks, and you are eating lychees in public. It is enough to show that you must have a plan in your chest. If you can't say something, then come and bump into me."

Gao Yang spat out the lychee pit, feeling too wronged.

Is he using him to vent his anger?

He looked at Gao Tianlong and said: "Grandfather, you have to judge for your grandson!"

Gao Tianlong's heart stirred, and he suddenly had an idea.

He said, "Yang'er, you tell me. If you say something bad, then meet Old Rascal Lu's granddaughter tomorrow and get married another day."

"I, the descendant of the dignified Duke of Ding's Prefecture, do not understand military strategy. It is simply a laughingstock to say it out. While my body is still strong, hurry up and practice a small account!"

Upon hearing this, Gao Yang was dumbfounded.

Lu Zhen laughed suddenly, "You kid is lucky. As long as you see my granddaughter once, you will definitely forget that girl from the Song family!"

Gao Yang looked at Lu Zhen's big face and really couldn't compliment it.

He hurriedly looked at Gao Tianlong: "Grandfather, this cannot be done. Without feelings, how can one be happy?"

Gao Tianlong was still calm and said, "How many lovers in the world end up together? I just want to hold a great-grandson again!"

Gao Yang finally understood.

His grandfather is forcing him; he is setting a trap for him!

But he didn't dare to gamble, because if he followed the trend and made a mistake, his life would be ruined.

He took a deep breath and said to the group, "Actually, Junior also knows a little bit of military strategy."

Gao Tianlong's hand holding the tea paused, and a flash of brilliance appeared in his eyes.

"Oh?"

"Let's hear it," Gao Tianlong said indifferently.

The other old generals were also old foxes, and they all smiled cunningly in unison.

When Gao Tianlong said the first sentence, they understood, and it was just a performance to cooperate with Gao Tianlong.

The group blew on the hot tea in their cups, took a sip, and looked calm.

"As the saying goes, the best military strategy is to attack the enemy's plans, followed by attacking their diplomacy, then attacking their soldiers, and the lowest is attacking their cities. Attacking a city is a last resort!"

As soon as Gao Yang said this.

Pfft!

The tea that Lu Zhen had just sipped sprayed out instantly, splashing Qin Zhenguo all over.

He stared round-eyed, looking at Gao Yang as if he had seen a ghost.

He muttered to himself, "The best military strategy is to attack the enemy's plans, followed by attacking their diplomacy, then attacking their soldiers, and the lowest is attacking their cities. Attacking a city is a last resort!"

On the other side, Qin Zhenguo was sprayed all over his face.

But he seemed unable to feel it, and was also shocked by Gao Yang's words.

Does the little playboy of the Duke of Ding's Prefecture really understand military strategy?

Even Gao Tianlong, who had expectations for Gao Yang, was shocked.

A few short words can be called the culmination of military strategy!

Lu Zhen was the first to be unable to hold back and said, "Good kid, I really misjudged you. You really understand military strategy."

"Tell me, how can we reduce the casualties of soldiers when besieging a city? And be able to take down Great Chu quickly?"