Knight of the Blue Lagoon (The Past of Tao v)

72. Spirit

: Live and die for the benefit of the country, why should you avoid it because of misfortunes and blessings?

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Daozhi's eyes did not leave the map. After thinking for a while, he said:"Although they have 500,000 troops, there are 200,000 Youfan troops stationed in the Daying Kingdom camp on the east side of the Blue Lake, and there are Zuofan troops stationed in the Luoba Kingdom on the west side. There are 150,000 vassal troops. There are 100,000 central guards guarding the Xilu Kingdom. There are also 50,000 vassal troops waiting for work in preparation for defense. The left and right vassal armies each have 100,000 fighting all year round, a total of 200,000. We are familiar with the left vassal army. Fuguo is far away, so it is a long way to dispatch, and Luopaguo has been holding its breath against Xiluguo's robbery by fire 60 years ago. Although the two countries now have extremely deep friendly cooperation, it is the most important relationship between the two countries in Blue Lake. relationship, but the Xilu Kingdom has never trusted the Luoba Kingdom, and the Luoba Kingdom is not convinced. They dare not send out too many Zuo Fan troops in the Luo Ba Kingdom camp. Only the Right Fan army that is closer to us can be dispatched, even if they are detached All the 200,000 Youfan troops have been mobilized, and 50,000 troops must be mobilized from the Xilu Kingdom to fill the void. In recent years, various countries have been more or less dissatisfied with the Blue Lake Tax. Once other countries take the opportunity to cause trouble and a fire breaks out in the backyard, whether it is peace talks to appease Whether we fight directly or not, we have to pay a huge price. If the fire in the backyard cannot be extinguished, the status of Xilu Country’s Blue Lake Overlord may be shaken. This is a price they cannot afford. I estimate that they will be able to gather for this expedition in 20 About ten thousand"

"I agree with the general's analysis."Suini

"I agree."Cheng Gang

"I agree."Sosuo

"I also agree. Will the Luoba Kingdom and the Great Ying Congress also join?"Li Lai

"They will definitely join. The Ying Kingdom is afraid of the strong. Sixty years ago, the Ying Kingdom Army was beaten the worst by the Xilu Army. After the war, they took the initiative to surrender to the Xilu Kingdom. Now they are typical followers. As long as the Right Fan Army goes to fight. , they tried every means to send troops to assist and wanted to show their face on the Blue Lake. However, the Ying National Defense Force did not have enough combat power. The Youfan Army had never looked down on them, and the Luoba Kingdom needed to win over."Dao Zhi.

Dao Zhi pondered for a while and said silently:"The left and right vassal armies cooperate, cooperate……"

After Dao Zhi said this, everyone understood a little bit. They had all been in the Zuo Fan Army and knew the arrogance of the Right Fan Army. The Zuo Fan Army was jealous in their hearts and knew how difficult it was to get the left and right Fan Army to cooperate.

Then Daozhi asked:"What will happen if we don't fight in the hinterland?"

"At the border fortress, if we use 130,000 Dongfu troops to fight against 200,000 Xilu troops, I think the chance of winning is only 30%."Cheng Gang

"With our military strength, I think it is only 30%."Suini

"Led by the general, there should be 40%."Li Lai.

Dao Zhi raised his head and said:"This is military strength. Military strength is not equal to combat strength. Everyone has ignored will and determination. Mental strength is the most important. Having good soldiers and good generals requires strong mental strength. Why are we fighting? What do you think of our spiritual strength?"

"Fighting for the survival of the country, fighting for the dignity of the nation, fighting for the peace of Blue Lake, fighting for the elders in the hometown to live a good life, this is a just battle, and the spiritual strength is self-evident."Li Lai

"After the Yi Fan Revolution, the morale and mental outlook of the Dongfu Army were obviously very different."Cheng Gang

"So? What about the spiritual combat power of the Xilu Army?"Daozhi asked again

"According to my understanding in the Xilu Army, they fight for wealth, and their military pay is already very high. The purpose of the soldiers fighting is to grab more money after the war. Although there is a compensation after death, the soldiers of Xilu Kingdom He won't fight with his life at all."Li Lai

"The knights selected by the knights' conference cherished everything in front of them, and they were not willing to sacrifice their lives for the war."Suini

"In recent years, most of the Xilu Army has become a bit lazy. They have no motivation to fight tough battles, and now they are even less motivated to fight hard."Cheng Gang

"Whenever the officers and soldiers of the left and right vassal armies changed defenses and returned to the Western Capital, they were very indulgent and especially enjoyed life. They had no firm fighting spirit at all."Sosuo

"In addition, the Xilu Army has to travel a long distance and is physically and mentally exhausted, so our chance of winning should be 50%."Li Lai

"50%, 50% achievement is like gambling your life."Daozhi

"If Luoba country does not participate in the war, I think it can exceed 50%."Li Lai

"If the chance of winning is more than 50%, the soldiers can see hope and their spirits will fade away."Daozhi

"If the probability of winning exceeds 5, there will be a qualitative change, and the resulting mental combat power will double, so it will be above 60%."Li Lai

"If it is less than 50%, the soldiers lack confidence, their hopes are erratic, and they give up easily. I agree."Cheng Gang

"I also agree, how can we convince Luoba country? As far as I know, although King Luoba was dissatisfied, he did not dare to betray the Xilu Kingdom. However, the commander of the defense force they used was an anti-Xilu Kingdom person."Suini

"We have limited knowledge of Luoba’s government and cannot be sure."Li Lai.

Several people's eyes were fixed on Daozhi.

"There is no loyalty between countries, only interests. This war has no harm to the Luoba country. Even if it cannot be persuaded, nothing can be changed. It was originally a gamble on life, so I can only gamble and have no choice. If we can, we are not gambling on our lives, we are sure. War is no child's play and should not be attempted without 60% certainty. We are not qualified to gamble on the fate of Dongfuguo, even if His Majesty does not have to do so, he cannot easily gamble."Daozhi

"reasonable."Cheng Gang

"Indeed, there is nothing to lose anyway."Sosuo

"Considering the relationship between the Kingdom of Luopa and the Kingdom of Seru, what if he informed the Kingdom of Seru?"Suini

"I believe that King Loba would be happy to see our two countries go to war. Although they are cunning, the so-called cunning is actually a sign of being aware of current affairs."Daozhi

"Um"

"feasible"

"Just do it."

Having followed Daozhi for so many years, they all know that Daozhi is always very cautious about fighting, and usually makes worst plans and imagines the worst results. Since Daozhi proposes to win over the Luoba Kingdom, he must have a basis. No matter what, , this is a tough battle

"Suini, how is it over there in the Luoba Kingdom?"Daozhi

"Has been buying at high prices."Suini.

The essence of businessmen is to pursue profits. When there is 20% profit, they will take desperate risks. When there is 1 times the profit, they can trample on all laws. When the profit reaches 2 times, they dare to take risks. Life is in danger. In Luoba country, they have been quietly purchasing iron tools and wild boar skins at three times the price. With huge profits, control has long been forgotten. The high price attracted the attention of the local people. At first they suspected which businessman it was. Hoarding and purchasing, after investigation, it was found that there was something complicated behind it, so the wild boar forks and wild boar skins that had been hoarded were suddenly seized.

"Report, there is someone outside who insists on seeing Suini."Someone reported

"who?"Suini

"I don’t know. He looks very tired. He seems to have traveled day and night. He said he has something important. He is from Luoba country and he has to see Suini before he can say anything."

"General, I'll go take a look."Suini.

After a while, Suini came back in a hurry:"General, the Luoba National Railway Shop was sealed and everyone was arrested, including Yingping's wife and children."

The people present had an ominous premonition, and Dao Zhi thought quietly for a while:"How did you catch him?"

"He said that a while ago, a group of people suddenly came and were arrested for illegally hoarding restricted items in violation of Luoba country regulations. They are now in the county jail."Suini

"It may be hopeless to win them over."Suosuo was a little discouraged.

"In this way, they have colluded with the Xilu Kingdom to act together."Cheng Gang

"Speaking of the wolf, they saw his tail and they moved first."Li Lai.

Dao Zhi pondered for a moment:"I don't think so.

Li Lai thought for a while:"If they violated the Blue Lake Treaty, according to the law, they should be imprisoned in Tianlao. They were imprisoned in the county jail, which means they were only arrested for violating local sales restrictions." Suosuo felt it made sense:"

In that case, what are they going to do?""

"That is, it is a signal."Suini

"They want to tell us that the plan cannot satisfy them."Li Lai

"Now that they know it, they no longer need to be secretive. Maybe this is an opportunity for me to go and meet this King Luoba."Daozhi

"General, is there any danger? We will go with you."Sosuo

"It's not good to have more people, it will increase their suspicion for no reason. You have another task. Call all the blacksmiths and leatherworkers and gather them on the island."Daozhi

"Blacksmith leathersmith are ready."Sosuo

"General, where is Yingping?"Suini

"Don't let Yingping know about this in advance, so as not to worry him, and let him work in the south with peace of mind, and he will bring his wife and children back."