Chapter 698

Actually, if the group of able-bodied men under Yuan Xi were replaced with elite veteran soldiers.

Perhaps, Hao Zhao would not have used such a risky method to fight this siege battle.

But... blame it on the fact that the opponent is too weak.

Hao Zhao's city-guarding method easily blocked Yuan Xi under the city.

What was even more fatal was.

Because most of these soldiers were recruited through forcible conscription.

It led to their loyalty to Yuan Xi, not to say it was not high, but it could only be said that it did not exist at all.

Once the frontline siege troops were scattered, the group of soldiers in the rear immediately did not dare to continue moving forward.

Seeing this scene with his own eyes, Yuan Xi was so angry that his teeth itched.

Embarrassed and angry, he drew the sword hanging at his waist, intending to supervise the battle in person.

Seeing this, Yan Liang hurriedly persuaded him to stop.

"Young Master, it is not suitable to go forward at this time."

Yan Liang blocked him.

Immediately, in Yuan Xi's eyes full of doubt, Yan Liang gave an example:

"If this group of soldiers were all veteran soldiers who had experienced many battles, the Young Master going to supervise the battle at this time could naturally play a role in inspiring people."

"But it is obvious that this group of soldiers are not veteran soldiers, and now they just want to survive."

"If the Young Master continues to go forward at this time."

"I am afraid that not only will it not play the role of supervising the battle, but your life will also be in danger."

Compared to before, although Yan Liang has become slightly smoother.

But overall, he is still a person who speaks his mind.

This is Yuan Xi's first time formally leading troops.

Yan Liang was afraid that not only would he fail to win, but he would also lose his own life.

One must know that Yuan Shao only has this one son, Yuan Xi, left now.

If Yuan Xi also died.

Then... Yuan Shao would really fall into the predicament of having no heir.

Fortunately, Yuan Xi is not someone who does not listen to persuasion.

Under Yan Liang's persuasion, Yuan Xi gave up the plan to continue moving forward.

However.

The frontline siege troops had already scattered.

In order to prevent the situation from further deteriorating, Yuan Xi had to order the frontline soldiers to temporarily retreat for rest.

……

Above the city tower

The eyes of several chiliarchs looking at Hao Zhao were full of worship.

"General, you are truly divine!"

"Under your leadership."

"That brat Yuan Xi, relying on so many troops, simply did not dare to continue the siege!"

Regarding the flattery of several chiliarchs, Hao Zhao smiled slightly.

This set of his, actually, was also learned from Gu Yi.

On the battlefield, what is the most important thing?

Is it the ability of the commander-in-chief?

Is it the combat power of the soldiers?

Actually, it is not!

The most important thing is the control of the enemy, and the understanding of the detailed combat power of one's own side.

That mob of Yuan Xi only needs to suppress the momentum of their first wave of siege.

But if they were allowed to successfully climb the city tower in the first wave, I am afraid the subsequent battle would not be easy to fight.

To put it bluntly.

The biggest characteristic of a mob is that they are very powerful when fighting a smooth battle.

But if they fight an uphill battle, it is completely a fate of scattering.

If Yuan Xi were replaced by Hao Zhao.

Then the correct approach now should be to besiege without attacking.

In this way, the defenders in the city, due to the small number of people, would definitely feel panicked because of the army outside the city that is ten times their own.

This is the most typical human heart.

The army under Yuan Xi's command does not have strong combat power, but the number of people is very large.

Then at this time, one should use this numerical advantage to form pressure on the city.

After all.

Before the official start of the war.

The defenders in the city do not know the specific real combat power of the army outside the city at all.

This is equivalent to a "not exposed" state.

But once Yuan Xi impatiently orders the siege, the real combat power of his mob will be exposed because of this.

The defenders in the city will no longer fear the numerical advantage of this mob.

Instead, they will think that this mob is just sending food.

It is just a pity.

Yuan Xi is not that smart.

Including Yan Liang, he did not think of this level either.

In terms of force, Yan Liang, besides being a top fierce general at the time, could basically draw or better with other people.

But in terms of military strategy and fighting, Yan Liang is actually not good at it.

With Hao Zhao's talent for commanding troops, it can almost be said that he hung and beat the combination of Yuan Xi and Yan Liang.

……

Time flies.

Soon it reached the time of nightfall.