Stand-in eunuch: I pamper the harem for the emperor

Chapter 345: Divide the Great Flame
In the large tent of the Chinese army of the Sui Empire.

His Royal Highness Prince Nangong Wuhen and General Situ Heng are discussing countermeasures.

After attacking Xiangfan City for several consecutive days, not only did they fail to capture Xiangfan City, but they suffered heavy casualties and lost troops and generals.

"Your Highness, our army lacks large-scale siege equipment. It may not be easy to capture Xiangfan City in one fell swoop."

Situ Heng said in a deep voice.

"General Situ, our large siege equipment will arrive in about two days. These two days will allow the soldiers to rest and prepare for the final battle."

Nangong Wuhen said calmly.

"That's fine. We have lost tens of thousands of people in the past few days, and more than 2 people have been injured. Our morale has also dropped, but..."

Situ Heng nodded slightly and stopped talking.

"General Situ is worried about the reinforcements from the Great Yan Empire. Don't worry about this. The Yanshan Camp of the Great Yan Empire is full of new troops. Even if they come, we will not be afraid."

"On the contrary, the little-known Lu Hao actually defeated Liu Mu, which surprised me."

Nangong Wuhen said with a smile.

"Yes, it is said that Liu Mu and King Lanling had more than 30 troops, but they were defeated by Lu Hao. It seems that this boy is not simple!"

Situ Heng was also slightly worried.

"Hahaha... The more than 30 troops Liu Mu said are definitely an exaggeration. It is probably only half of them."

Nangong Wuhen said with a cheerful smile.

"However, it is said that the new firearms used by the Lu Family Army can shoot high-level warriors just like concealed weapons. I don't know if this is true or not?"

Situ Heng obviously also knew about the new army formed by Lu Hao.

"New firearms? Our empire has also developed them. However, the accuracy is very low and the shooting distance is limited, only a dozen meters. If it is further away, it will not have much power."

"When fighting on an endless plain like the Qiannan Plain, a quick horse can break up the enemy's ranks, and firearms are completely useless."

Nangong Wuhen explained with a smile.

The firearm he was talking about was the earliest firecracker. The power of this firecracker was very small, and the distance was too close, so it had almost no lethality.

Of course, if you encounter a shield soldier, the fire gun is just a burning stick and has no effect at all.

In fact, Situ Heng also knew this, and the firearms developed by Lu Hao were very lethal. He had heard what others said, which might not be trustworthy at all.

seeing is believing!

General Situ is also a veteran general who has been on the battlefield for many years, so naturally he will not be confused by some rumors.

"However, this time we go deep alone, so we still need to be cautious. If large-scale siege equipment arrives, we will capture Xiangfan City as soon as possible."

General Situ said in a deep voice.

"Don't worry, my father has sent people to inform Baili Tiance, the overlord of the northern grasslands, the Turks in the east, and the Eighteenth Dynasty of Western Chu to discuss how to carve up the Great Yan Empire."

Nangong Wuhen said frankly.

"Your Majesty wants to carve up the Great Yan Empire?"

General Situ was shocked.

"What? Isn't it possible? Now that the Great Yan Empire is in constant internal strife and powerful enemies are looking around, it is the best time to carve up the Great Yan Empire."

Nangong Wuhen explained with a smile.

"If this is the case, the Great Yan Empire will definitely not be able to stop the attack of our four major forces. By then, we will be able to take over the Central Plains."

General Situ was pleasantly surprised.

"My father is so talented and strategic that he has long planned to annex the Qiannan Plain. This time we just used a honey trick on that boy Lu Hao and got the defense map of the south. As long as Xiangfan City is captured, the entire Qiannan Plain is ours." Something in it.”

Nangong Wuhen said proudly.

"Yes, if the Thirteenth Princess hadn't stolen the defense plan, how could our fight all the way here have been so smooth?"

General Situ agreed with a smile.

"This time Thirteenth Sister has made a great contribution. Father said that we will reward her together when we take Xiangfan City."

Nangong Wuhen added with a smile.Xiangfan City is the largest and strongest city on the Qiannan Plain. As long as it is occupied here, it can indeed take over the Qiannan Plain.

After all, once captured, it would not be that simple for the Great Yan Empire to take it back.

Besides, there are three other major forces in the other three directions of the Great Yan Empire. Once they see the Great Sui Empire taking over the Qiannan Plain, they will definitely jump out and want a piece of the pie.

By then, the Great Yan Empire would be surrounded by enemies on all sides, and naturally there would be no time for him to take care of it.

It's a pity that the ideal is beautiful, but the reality is skinny.

……

Depart from Longjiawan in the south of Qianzhong Plain.

Passing through Hengyang City to the west of the imperial capital and heading south directly to Yueyang City, you can see the endless Qiannan Plain.

Continuing southward along the Qiannan Plain, a huge and solid city stands on the vast wilderness.

This is the fulcrum of Qiannan Plain, Xiangfan City.

Two days later, the large-scale siege equipment of the Sui Empire was gradually in place, and Nangong Wuhen was also preparing to launch a war to capture Xiangfan City in one fell swoop.

At this moment, Lu Hao has led the Lu Family Army through Yueyang City.

"Please tell me, Prime Minister, there are still more than 200 miles to reach Xiangfan City in just over a day."

Wu Qingyu, who was riding on a horse, loudly reported.

"What's the situation in Xiangfan City now?"

Lu Hao asked loudly.

"The Sui Empire's large-scale siege equipment has arrived, and it is estimated that they will launch an attack tomorrow..."

Wu Qingyu reported loudly.

"Then send someone to deliver a message to the Sui Empire. The prime minister is here with his army."

Lu Hao said with a smile.

"Wouldn't that put them on guard?"

Wu Qingyu said puzzledly.

"Be prepared to be prepared. The main thing is to slow down their pace and prevent them from attacking the city."

Lu Hao was worried that large siege equipment would cause a large number of casualties.

In his opinion, Nangong Wuhen and Situ Heng would definitely be on guard against him as soon as they heard that he was coming.

However, he miscalculated this time. Not only were the two guys not afraid of him, they didn't guard against him, they even chose to ignore him.

Of course, there is another reason, that is, the two of them want to capture Xiangfan City before he arrives.

……

In the endless vast wilderness.

Rows of large trebuchets towered into the clouds, like gods holding sharp weapons, eyeing the lonely city in front of them.

Rows of crossbows and crossbow chariots stood neatly, their crossbow arrows soaring into the sky, full of murderous intent.

The elite divisions of the Sui Empire had strict military discipline and neat military appearance. They were arrayed like a forest with swords and spears, and their morale was like a rainbow.

Nangong Wuhen and Situ Heng came slowly on their war horses, looking at Xiangfan City in the distance, their eyes flashing with bloodthirsty light.

Behind them were eighteen huge war drums and twelve curved charge horns that were as tall as a man.

Of course, those signal soldiers and messengers holding command flags and carrying command arrows are the command system of the entire army.

"Your Highness, it is you who will be in charge of this battle."

General Situ yielded humbly.

"Since the general thinks highly of this prince, then this prince will show his disgrace!"

Nangong Wuhen readily agreed.

(End of this chapter)