Zhu Youlang was very satisfied with the military parade the next day.

The mountain army was well-behaved and full of energy, and it was obvious that the morale was very high. Li Yong commanded a queue drill, obstacle running, and group tactical offensive and defense drill. It was obvious that the training was very good, but there was a little bit that compared with the imperial guards, they had less murderous aura.

There is no way. Killing aura is not something that can be practiced. It has to be shot out on the battlefield with one sword and one shot. Only by killing out of the sea of ​​corpses and blood can one treat life indifferently, and murderous aura will naturally emerge from the eyes and body.

"No, the mountain army is training well. Come on, reward 20,000 yuan to show praise." Zhu Youlang was overjoyed and issued an order to commend him.

As soon as this order was released, the mountain troops suddenly burst into joy.

"Zhongfu, I'm staying in Wuzhou for three days. During these three days, let Yuan Yin train your soldiers to drop bombs and bury mines. After three days, I will set out with me."

"Abide by the order!"

...

Three days later, Zhu Youlang held his last secret meeting before the expedition during the temporary trip. All the participants were accompanied by the commanders. Jinbao and Zhang Tongchang were excluded. It was not that they did not trust them. They were not ashamed of military secrets as there was one more insurance if they knew about them.

"My dear friends, I dare to fight against 40,000 Qing soldiers this time, mainly relying on grenades and mines. Especially mines, the Qing soldiers do not know its existence, so we must keep this secret. My combat strategy is to make full use of the geographical conditions of high mountains and dense forests on both sides of Guilin Guan Road, and use grenades and mines to accidentally hurt the enemy. Therefore, Kong Youde must be lured to the ambush circle I set up earlier. You see, I intend to set up ambush mines in Daliling and Wushishan. There are mountains on both sides of the road, and there is only one official road, which is a natural battlefield. Therefore, how to lure Kong Youde here is the key to victory. My dear friends, see what are the omissions in this plan?"

Zhu Youlang ordered Gu Yanwu to hang up the map, take a slender wooden stick, and personally guide Daliling and Wushishan to tell his plan.

"This plan is very wonderful! There was Tan Tai before, He Luo would cut off my pig iron supply, and then the military weapon battalion was bombed. The Qing soldiers thought that our army had no grenades anymore, and even if there were only a small amount, it was not afraid of it. How could they know that we collected scrap iron from the people and had sufficient ammunition, and there were secret weapons such as landmines. At that time, not only were there grenades flying in the sky, but mines were bombing on the ground. The war horses they relied on would become our weapon to kill the enemy. I think this plan completely takes into account the situation of both the enemy and us, and makes full use of Kong Youde's arrogant mentality, which is completely feasible and there are no omissions." As soon as Zhu Youlang finished speaking, Chen Jitai's flattery came up.

Zhu Youlang smiled slightly and said nothing.

Although Chen Jitai's words were suspected of being flattered, they did come to Zhu Youlang's heart.

"Your Majesty, I have different opinions." Lu Daqi disliked Chen Jitai's face the most and only knew how to flatter him. What are the real skills?

"Single, speak."

"Your Majesty, you should consider defeat before you have decided to win. This is the general's way. Your Majesty has designed it very well, but what if Kong Youde is not deceived? You must know that Kong Youde's old army for many years, I'm afraid that Your Majesty's plan will not be deceived." Lu Daqi opposed it purely for the sake of opposition. He actually couldn't explain why, just said something big truth that everyone knows.

"Kong Youde will not ignore our army. First, his strength is only 20,000. If he doesn't want to be annexed by our army and General Jiao Lian inside and outside the city of Guilin, he will definitely divide his troops to fight. Second, who is the emperor? The emperor is the emperor, a big piece of fat pork. Kong Youde is like a wolf and sent it to his mouth. How can he not want to eat a bite? Old Lu, you are a civil servant, don't understand military affairs, don't get involved." Chen Jitai looked very good and gave Lu Daqi awesome.

Zhu Youlang's face turned green after hearing his words: "Where are you following? Why did I become fat pork? Is that a pig? If I were a pig, your daughter... Is it really not good to speak, I shouldn't have brought you out!"

The reason why Zhu Youlang brought Chen Jitai out was that he was very enthusiastic and Ma Jixiang was always responsible for military intelligence. It was really enough for Ma Jixiang to work hard. Zhu Youlang had long wanted to separate this part and never found a suitable person. He also saw that Chen Jitai had to go to war with him every day, so he gave this part to him.

Huang Zongxi was the best at looking at the winks. Seeing that the emperor was angry by Chen Jitai's words, he quickly changed the topic: "Uncle Chen, what you said is wrong. Those who do more will win, while those who do less will lose. Although the lower officials and Lord Lu are civil officials, military affairs are not our best, but everything is just one rule, and one rule will make everything clear. Kong Youde is not Yi and others. What we can think of, can he not think of? It is not bad to calculate more, right?"

"Your Majesty, I think what Lord Lu said is reasonable. Please see, there is a mountain called Niu Tou Ding. On the south side of the mountain is a road hub, connecting Hezhou in the east, Wuzhou in the south, Guilin in the west, and Quanzhou in the north. If Geng and Shang two thieves set off from Quanzhou, along Baimian Shishan and Dayuan Mountain, called Chuling Line, occupy Niu Ding Mountain, cut off our retreat route, and then fight with Kong Youde east and west, our army will be trapped on the narrow official road, and the situation is dangerous. Although there are grenades and mines to help, these two firearms have more than enough defense and insufficient attack. Kong and Geng, Shang only need to trap the mountain passes on both sides and implement the siege strategy. When our army is exhausted, they will be disorganized. Your Majesty, I wonder, is it that a soldier ambushed in advance in this place on Niu Tou?" Chen Zizhuang walked to the map, picked up a wooden stick, and pointed to a road north of Guilin's official road.

Zhu Youlang nodded after hearing this and said, "What Jisheng saw is so much, I have thought of this one. There are only two problems. First, our army has weak troops, and if we divide our troops to occupy Niuding Mountain, our army will have weaker troops; second, if Geng and Shang really want to intercept my retreat, there is another prerequisite, that is, to take Quanzhou. If they can't take Quanzhou, they dare not take risks. But if they want to take Quanzhou, Geng and Shang only have two swords of troops. Our army has nearly 50,000 in Quanzhou City, and there are also famous generals like Yang Aiqing to guard them. They didn't think about it before the New Year. So, I think you are too worried."

"Your Majesty, Shangshu Chen's words are reasonable, and we have to be careful. Just now, Uncle Chen said that the emperor uses his body as bait. This temptation is too great, and it is difficult to protect the three thieves of Kong, Geng and Shang. Therefore, I would like to transfer the Hezhou garrison Cai Renxiong to occupy Niuting Mountain, so that I can ensure that my future path is safe." Gu Yanwu, who had not spoken, said.
Chapter completed!