Chapter 1187 Turning Point

When it comes to important military matters, you will naturally not listen to one person's words. More research is needed before you can decide on the next step.

Wu Yi didn't say much when everyone was arguing. When the controversy gradually subsided, he waved his hand and said to the scout: "It's been a storm all the way. Go down and take a rest first!"

The scout retreated without mentioning it.

Wu Yi looked at the generals on the left and right, looking for someone who could make plans with him. Unfortunately, no one looked at Wu Yi. If there were 50,000 enemies, it would not be easy to defeat the enemy.

"Sir, I heard that our army is a hundred miles away. Why don't you send your horse back to ask for support?"

"Yes, yes, after so many days of continuous attacks, they have no fixed place to live, just like refugees. The soldiers have no fighting spirit. It's time to let them stay behind to share some of the burden!"

"You're right! We can't always be in front facing powerful enemies while they sit back and enjoy the results."

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As soon as this suggestion was put forward, it received so much support and support. It is obvious that this view was not put forward suddenly, but has been spreading in the military for a long time.

Wu Yi did not go against their wishes, just as he had not rejected their idea of ​​retreat before. He nodded in agreement, which surprised many people. It seemed that Wu Yi also had dissatisfaction in his heart.

Wu Yi continued to ask: "What then?"

"You can send a detachment to attack its food road!"

"There is a Hui River nearby. The silt is silted up. It is a river on the ground. You can send people to dig dikes and use the water as soldiers!"

Everyone put forward their own suggestions. As the original planned route, it was naturally carefully considered and arranged, and the nearby terrain was studied, so their suggestions were more or less maneuverable.

In the end, except for sending personnel to ask for help from the garrison a hundred miles away, Wu Yi suppressed all the other suggestions and only said that they needed to be reconsidered.

Even so, everyone understood that Wu Yi did not like these suggestions, so he just shied away and the meeting dispersed.

After everyone dispersed, Wu Yi opened the letter sent by the scout and looked at it carefully. Occasionally, he looked up and saw that there was still one person in the tent who had not left or even moved his body.

This man is called Liu Quande. He is not from the Daji Dynasty, but from a small country. He joined the team later. He is slightly thin and has a uneven beard on his face. His eyes are slightly unfocused. On weekdays, He was totally lacking energy and was very ill, so his status in Wu Yi's heart was close to nothing.

This person was originally a ruffian in the countryside. He was idle all day long. Although he did not do any major evil, he was always guilty of minor evils. The reason why this person was able to enter the meeting hall was because he helped Wu Yi stabilize the situation. Not only that, he also With a team of thousands of people, it has some appeal.

In return, Wu Yi asked him to command the team, with the position of captain of ten thousand men. However, Wu Yi used the excuse that he did not get the imperial order, so he added the word "generation" in front of him. In terms of power, it had little impact.

In addition, he was allowed to participate in the discussion, but because Liu Quande was too junior and lacked knowledge, he basically did not speak on weekdays.

But this time, when everyone was silent, Liu Quande was the only one left. It cannot be said that he did not have the idea of ​​​​recommending himself. However, Wu Yi has not yet revealed his thoughts. How much has he understood?

Wu Yi put down the letter and said, "Do you have something to report privately?"

Liu Quande stood up from his seat, knelt down with a bang, raised his hands and said: "Sir, we can't retreat any longer, otherwise we will definitely die!"

A glimmer of light flashed in Wu Yi's pupils, but he still reprimanded: "What do you know? Right now, the land is being divided, and the common people won't accept it. All the big families will leave, and the army will run out of money and food. If we don't retreat, is it possible to wait here to die?"

"Since ancient times, the brave will win when we meet on a narrow road. Just imagine that before, even if one was equal to ten, our officers and soldiers were not moved at all. Now there are only 50,000 enemy troops, and the generals are actually afraid of them. If they retreat now, the officers and soldiers will have no intention to fight. The path we take must be a dead end!”

"If you don't go back, you won't be able to move forward!" Wu Yi said with a somewhat sarcastic tone. Most people would have been frightened by such a situation and would not dare to say anything.

But Liu Quande seemed to be risking his life and said: "Exactly!"

Wu Yi's angry face softened slightly and he said, "Tell me and listen!"

"Your Excellency, this trip is like a divine dragon entering the sea, sweeping thousands of miles and destroying the country. Then he killed the powerful and divided the fields among tenants. The people's hearts are with them. As long as there is another victory, the restoration forces will definitely be suppressed. The people are not willing to Detian is just a picture of the landlords and slaves bullying others!"

"If your Excellency retreats now, who will do justice to them in Guizhou?" After all, Liu Quande represents the interests of the people after the land is divided. Naturally, he does not want to see Wu Yi retreat. If he retreats now, who knows whether he will do so in the future? If they withdraw to the west of Hengchuan Ridge, who will protect their interests?

"It's not that I don't want to uphold justice for them, it's just that the army is exhausted, and it's hard for me to return home. I can't suppress it."

"Your Excellency, you are overly concerned. The army has been fighting and winning continuously. It is at its peak. How can it be said that it is exhausted? The so-called return home is like an arrow, but it is just that we cannot see the opportunity to serve the country with meritorious services!"

Wu Yi raised his eyebrows and said, "So, you have something to do!" After waiting for so long, someone finally stood up.

"Your Majesty, please allocate another 3,000 heavy armored troops to me, and I will repay you by taking out Shenglong City!"

The heavily armored army, soldiers in full armor, many soldiers don't even have armor. Liu Quande is asking for too much. Wu Yi may not be able to gather 3,000 for him even if he searches the entire army.

As for Shenglong City, it is the capital of a small country nearby and is also a member of the coalition of various countries. Now that the army is withdrawing, it is a good time for a surprise attack.

Wu Yi pretended to think and said, "This matter is of great importance and the risk is not small. We need to discuss it!"

Liu Quande's pupils dilated. He didn't know what Wu Yi meant by this. If he wanted to reject it, he could just reject it directly. Why discuss it in front of everyone? Is there any need to talk about the result of the discussion? It must be that the vast majority of people oppose it.

The group of people who had just left were summoned back by Wu Yi. After hearing this news, most people thought that Liu Quande was ignorant of the world and was gambling with the lives of the entire army.

Liu Quande tried his best to refute it, but except for a few soldiers who joined later like him, there were all voices of doubt.

Being pressed into a corner, Liu Quande said: "If you feel there is a risk, you can just stay here and I will lead the troops to go. You are a bunch of women, without any courage at all. I don't know how you got to this position!"