Chapter 325 Gongsun Liang Offers Advice
Although facing the 200,000 Northern Army outside the city, the 50,000 defenders in Chiwan County were not enough.
However, after receiving assistance from 20,000 residents in the city, Wang Derun felt more confident.
With the help of the county town’s solid walls, Wang Derun is confident that he can defend the county town of Chiwan County!
What's more, there are 20,000 soldiers stationed in Chisha County, north of the county seat.
As the people in the city joined in, the county soldiers on the top of the city gradually calmed down their excitement.
At this time, there were 200,000 Northern Border troops, excluding the 50,000 Northern Border cavalry under Prime Minister Huo's command.
150,000 Northern Border infantry surrounded the entire Chiwan County city!
Looking at the extra people in the city who were on the top of the city wall, Prime Minister Huo couldn't help but frowned.
Han Zhong and Du Mingyu, who were riding on war horses and following behind Huo Xiang, also discovered the people on the top of the city wall.
"Damn, this Beiming County Magistrate is really cruel!"
"In order to defend the city, even the civilians in the city were mobilized."
"How can we fight this damn thing?!"
"If we attack the city now, we will hurt the people."
"The reputation we worked so hard to build is going to be ruined again!"
Du Mingyu spoke carelessly, with a hint of murderous intent between his brows.
He felt very ashamed of Wang Derun's practice of relying on the people in the city to defend the city.
But it has to be said that Wang Derun's move was somewhat despicable and shameless.
But it is very effective against the Northern Army!
If Jiang Chen wanted to capture the capital of Chiwan County, he could only turn his butcher knife on the people defending the city.
But if this were to happen, the Northern Army would be charged with the crime of "massacre".
Moreover, even if Jiang Chen and his men captured the capital of Chiwan County, they would still be targeted by the people in the city.
By then, I'm afraid he will have to establish his authority through killing again.
No matter what, Jiang Chen and his men could not take action against the people defending the city.
Thinking of this, Jiang Chen couldn't help but feel a headache.
Due to this situation, Jiang Chen had to temporarily call off his troops.
Watching the Northern Army coming like a tide and retreating like a tide.
Wang Derun on the top of the city wall was stunned at first, and then he laughed happily.
"Hahahaha, the Northern Army actually retreated!"
"It seems that the Northern Territory is just like this!"
Seeing that the Northern Army retreated without a fight, Wang Derun became so proud that he shouted loudly.
The county lieutenant standing by also laughed with great joy upon seeing this.
Although they didn't know why the Northern Army suddenly retreated, this didn't stop them from being overjoyed at the moment.
Looking at Wang Derun, who was showing off his power on the top of the city wall, looking like a smug man.
Huo Xiang, Du Mingyu and others all gnashed their teeth.
"Damn it, if I wasn't afraid that the lord would be charged with the crime of massacring the city."
"I have already led my soldiers to the top of the city. There is no time for this despicable villain to show off his power here!"
As Du Mingyu spoke, he looked murderously at Wang Derun on the top of the city wall.
Seeing that Du Mingyu could no longer suppress his anger, Han Zhong at the side hurriedly tried to persuade him.
"Okay, okay, Lao Du, calm down!"
"Don't be impulsive. Don't ruin the lord's plan!"
With Han Zhong's persuasion, Du Mingyu slowly suppressed his inner anger.
"Humph, but I can't swallow this."
"Lao Du, that's enough. The lord must have his reasons for asking us to withdraw our troops."
"When we meet the lord later, we will know what is going on."
Seeing this, Prime Minister Huo on the side also tried to persuade Du Mingyu.
Hearing what the usually taciturn Prime Minister Huo said, Du Mingyu had no choice but to shut his mouth.
After the northern army retreated back to the camp, Huo Xiang and his men were summoned by Jiang Chen.
Several people walked into the camp, came in front of Jiang Chen, and saluted Jiang Chen in unison.
"I am honored to meet you, my lord!"
"Everyone, please stand up. You must be very confused as to why I ordered the troops to withdraw, right?"
As Jiang Chen spoke, he asked Huo Xiang and the others to stand up.
Facing Jiang Chen's question, Huo Xiang and the others did not say anything and remained silent.
But Jiang Chen had already guessed their thoughts from their expressions.
"Then Wang Derun knows that I have never been able to bear to kill ordinary people."
"So, they came up with the idea of using the people in the city to defend the city and check and balance us!"
"In this situation, I cannot bear to see the people suffer from the war."
Speaking of this, Jiang Chen couldn't help but sigh helplessly.
After hearing what Jiang Chen said, Gongsun Liang stood up and said to Jiang Chen.
"My lord, in this situation."
"Liang has a plan that may help our army out of this crisis!"
Upon hearing that Gongsun Liang had come up with a plan, Jiang Chen was delighted and quickly asked Gongsun Liang.
"Just tell me now, don't keep me in suspense!"
At Jiang Chen's urging, Gongsun Liang spoke slowly.
"What our army is facing now is nothing but the evil scheme of the Chiwan County Governor."
"So, we need to avoid the tragedy that may happen to those people. "
"Perhaps our army can change its approach and start from the direction of Rongtai County."
As Gongsun Liang spoke out his plan, all the generals in the tent turned their attention to him.
Moreover, people like Huo Xiang, who were not mediocre, had already guessed the intention of Gongsun Liang's move.
"Military Advisor, do you mean to feint an attack on Rongtai County?"
"Leave a weak group here to lure Wang Derun and his men out to attack."
"Then, we can destroy the city of Chiwan County in one fell swoop?"
In response to Prime Minister Huo's question, Gongsun Liang nodded slowly.
Judging from the current situation faced by the Northern Army .
If we insist on attacking Chiwan County, there will be only one outcome.
That means taking over Chiwan County while losing the hearts and minds !
This result is not what Jiang Chen wants to see.
For Jiang Chen, the natural hope is to annex Beiming in one fell swoop.
He also won the hearts of the people of Northern Ming.
Therefore, Jiang Chen also knew that he should kill decisively.
But if he loses the support of the people, it will be difficult for him to rule the Northern Ming in the future.
It will definitely have a huge impact, even affecting the northern border.
"My lord, General Xiang Huo is right. This is exactly Liang's strategy."
Gongsun Liang bowed to Jiang Chen and then slowly spoke to Jiang Chen.
Hearing this, Jiang Chen closed his eyes and began to think.
In his heart, Jiang Chen simulated the feasibility of this strategy.
And the various possibilities that will arise after this strategy is implemented.
After thinking for a while, Jiang Chen opened his eyes.
Looking at the generals under his command in the tent, Jiang Chen spoke.
"In that case, let's follow the military advisor's plan!"
As Jiang Chen made the decision, all the generals bowed and accepted the order.
"I obey your orders, General!"
