vstars Chapter 268 Preparing for the Southern Expedition
Chapter 268 Preparing for the Southern Expedition
Five days later.
In Jiangzhou City, in Chen Xiu's mansion, the Huainan Army generals from all over the place gathered.
At this time, they were discussing the matter of attacking the State of Chen.
Where to focus the attack has become a focus of discussion.
After some discussion, they finally decided to follow Jiang Zuo's plan and attack Guangning City.
"I have already asked the Emperor for instructions. As soon as the Emperor gives the order, our army will immediately launch an offensive against the State of Chen!"
Chen Xiu has been waiting for this moment for a long time.
The three states east of the lake on the map are the lost territories that the State of Yan has been trying to recover for many years, and there must not be any mistakes in this southern expedition.
After the plan was discussed, the generals immediately returned to the front line.
Chen Xiu and Jiang Zuo continued to go to Yujiang Fortress to inspect the situation on the border.
"The Chen army's strength on the other side seems to be getting smaller and smaller."
Chen Xiu looked at the opposite bank and saw from afar that the enemy's troop movements were all under their noses.
Compared with Yan State’s Yujiang Fortress, the city that Chen State wanted to build seemed to be far away from completion.
Jiang Zuo held a small gadget in his hand, placed it in front of his eyes, and aimed at the direction of the other side.
"The enemy forces are indeed decreasing."
Jiang Zuo murmured.
"What is this?"
Chen Xiu asked curiously.
Jiang Zuo handed the gadget to Chen Xiu and said, "Telescope."
"Telescope?" Chen Xiu was a little confused and pondered it carefully.
"Put it in front of you, and you will be able to see clearly the situation on the other side." Jiang Zuo said.
Chen Xiu imitated Jiang Zuo's previous move and pointed the telescope at the other side. He couldn't help but exclaimed in surprise: "It's really clear!"
He couldn't help but wonder where Jiang Zuo got all these new and interesting things from.
Through this telescope, the fortifications built by Chen Jun are clearer.
Seeing Chen Jun's fortifications, Chen Xiu couldn't help but worry: "If Chen Jun's fortifications are built, we want to launch an attack from here, I'm afraid they will defeat us halfway across the river."
Before this, he had always wanted to attack the State of Chen from Changzhou, but the Chen army in Changzhou was their main force. If he attacked by force, the Yan army would probably suffer heavy casualties. Therefore, he adopted Jiang Zuo's suggestion and set out from Jiangzhou City to tear open the defense of the State of Chen.
"Attack us halfway across the river?" Jiang Zuo smiled faintly and said, "I won't give them a chance to repair these fortifications."
Chen Xiu asked: "What are you going to do?"
Jiang Zuo replied: "Before attacking, blow up all their positions."
"How to explode?"
Chen Xiu was puzzled.
Jiang Zuo said: "Use a new type of weapon. I have already ordered people to transport it from Anding County. It may arrive today or tomorrow."
"New weapons?" Chen Xiu raised his eyebrows and asked curiously, "Jiang Zuo, how many cards do you have in your hand? Why don't you show them one by one?"
Jiang Zuo said, "Don't worry, when will the navy arrive?"
Chen Xiu thought for a moment before answering, "About seven days later."
Jiang Zuo said: "Then we will launch a general attack in seven days."
"Undeclared war?"
Chen Xiu whispered.
Jiang Zuo said, "Of course we have to declare war. How can we, Yan, a great country in the Central Plains, do such a dirty thing as a sneak attack?"
After hearing what Jiang Zuo said, Chen Xiu became a little worried.
If war was declared in advance, the State of Chen would definitely be prepared and would not be able to launch a surprise attack.
However, if the war is launched without declaration, it will damage the reputation of Yan State. Not only will Yan State be in an unfavorable position in diplomacy, but there may also be some bad voices within Yan State.
This problem has always troubled Chen Xiu.
Jiang Zuo saw Chen Xiu's worry and said calmly, "You don't have to worry so much. I have a way to legitimately go to war with the State of Chen."
"any solution?"
Chen Xiu was very confused.
Jiang Zuo kept it a secret and said, "Wait a few more days, then you will know."
Looking at Jiang Zuo's mysterious expression, Chen Xiu became even more curious.
New weapons, navy?
What is the connection?
Chen Xiu couldn't figure it out.
With some doubts, they returned to Jiangzhou City.
As soon as we entered the city, Master Guo brought good news.
I heard Master Guo say, "Sir, Your Majesty, a new batch of weapons from Anding County has arrived at the Jiangzhou military camp. Do you want to go and take a look now?"
Chen Xiu was quite curious about what the new weapon Jiang Zuo was talking about, and quickly said, "Let's go now."
They had just returned from the front line and rushed to the military camp without stopping.
Boxes of weapons and armor had already been piled up in the open space of the military camp.
Chen Xiu walked forward and carefully looked at the weapons in front of him. He couldn't help but wonder, "With such good stuff, why didn't you take it out earlier? With these equipment, what does the Chen Kingdom have to fear?"
The weapons and armor in front of us are the most needed things for the Huainan Army right now.
This guy Jiang Zuo might be hiding something good behind the scenes.
At this time, Jiang Zuo also walked forward, picked up an old-style crossbow, and said, "These equipment are not for us."
Chen Xiu put down the crossbow in his hand and asked in confusion: "Not for us? What does this mean?"
Jiang Zuo explained: "These weapons and armor are all prepared to aid the Chen uprising army."
The first batch of supplies to aid the rebels had already arrived at Qishan, the second batch had just set off, and now this is the third batch.
Hearing Jiang Zuo say this, Chen Xiu frowned and asked in confusion: "Such good weapons and armor, are all given to the Chen people?"
"That's right. These are for the Chen rebels. They have just started to rebel against the Chen State and are in urgent need of these weapons." Jiang Zuo said, counting the number of aid weapons this time.
"With such good stuff, why don't we use it in our own troops first, and then give the extra to others?"
Chen Xiu didn't understand Jiang Zuo's behavior.
This is a bit too generous.
Jiang Zuo said, "These weapons are surplus products. We already have excess production capacity in Anding County."
Chen Xiu touched the armor in front of him and asked in confusion: "What is overcapacity?"
Jiang Zuo said: "To put it simply, our Anding County arsenal produced too much of this equipment. The officers and soldiers have already been fully equipped. These excess equipment are used to assist other forces."
Previously, because they had to deal with the Mobei people and provide weapons and armor to that group of tribes, they needed to produce a large amount of equipment. In addition, many iron mines were discovered in Mobei, so there was no shortage of raw materials.
"Since there is overproduction, why not just stop production first?" Chen Xiu was quite confused.
Jiang Zuo said, "No, the production line of this arsenal cannot be stopped. This concerns the livelihoods of many people."
This is where millions of canal workers depend on for food and clothing. There are a large number of workers in Anding County who rely on work in the arsenal to support their families.
What's more, this arsenal is not a losing business. The weapons and armor previously sold to the people of Mobei have already made Anding County, headed by Jiangzuo, a lot of money.
Chen Xiu didn't understand, but he was deeply shocked.