Chapter 257 The enemy intends to go to Dali, and the plan changes

Outside the front army scout tent, the carts that Feng Yunfang had found were neatly placed in a row.
Lu Yunyi, Feng Cheng and Geng Junchang stood in front.
Lu Yunyi pointed to the cart in front and said with a smile:
"I wonder which two types you are talking about?"

Feng Cheng and Geng Junchang stared at the cart in front of them, confusion flashing across their eyes.

In addition to the two types he had just seen, there were four other carts, all of which were slightly different from the ones they had seen before.

The two looked at each other and decided to first figure out the two types they had seen before.
Feng Cheng pointed to the first two and said:
"There are some carts of these two types in the company, but I have never seen such a convenient cart. Is it newly developed by Yingtian?"

Lu Yunyi suddenly understood, smiled and stepped forward to introduce them. He pointed at the slightly short four-wheeled cart and said:
"Sir, this thing is called a folding four-wheeled cart. It was not made by a craftsman in the capital, but was improved by me."

"You did it?" After these words were spoken, although the two men's expressions were calm, there was a hint of curiosity in their eyes.

Lu Yunyi nodded and said in a deep voice:
"Reporting to the Lord, the front scouts often have to travel quickly.
Although the previous wheelbarrows save time and effort,

But because it is too large to be disassembled and thus impossible to carry, I thought of changing it into some detachable carts."

As he spoke, Lu Yunyi bent down and picked up the foldable four-wheeled cart.
Put your foot on the flat board and gently push the armrest, and the stroller will fold up.
Then hold the armrest and pull it gently, and the armrest will be removed.

As for the wheels at the bottom, they fell to the ground with a light push, and the cart became a flat plate and several parts.

This scene still has some impact on Feng Cheng and the others.

After demonstrating the disassembly, Lu Yunyi easily put it back together again, saying as he did so:

"Because this thing has two more wheels, it can carry up to a thousand kilograms of cargo.

However, there are some restrictions on the conditions of use and it can only be used in areas with flat terrain.

By the way, because part of the structure is made of iron, it is more expensive.”

"Thousand Jin?"

Geng Junchang's eyes widened. An ordinary wheelbarrow could weigh nearly a thousand kilograms.

But that is much bigger and not as convenient.

Feng Cheng asked again: "Did you really develop it?"

Lu Yunyi smiled and explained:

"Sir, I am a borderland dweller from the north. I have been active since I was young and have always liked to study these objects."

Feng Cheng had to believe what he said. He took off the telescope from his waist and demonstrated it to Geng Junchang:
"He developed this telescope."

"what?"

Geng Junchang's eyes widened immediately. No wonder he felt that Lu Yunyi's name was familiar. He bowed quickly:
"Sir Lu, I am a humble official who failed to recognize the great man. Please forgive me."

Although Lu Yunyi was young, Geng Junchang could no longer ignore him.

As the chief officer of Dali City, he knew very well how helpful the telescope was to the war.

Even, because of the telescope, this person can go down in history.

"You are welcome, Lord Geng."

Lu Yunyi smiled. A person's reputation is like the shadow of a tree. There are some advantages to being famous in the military.

"Are these all disassembled?" Feng Cheng looked at the five carts behind him, which were of different shapes and colors.

Lu Yunyi smiled and nodded:

"Of course, all the weapons of the front scouts were designed to be easy to carry and convenient for the soldiers.

Although these carts look different, they all play a role in specific environments.

What you have seen before can only be used on flat ground.
The other type can be used on dry slopes and steep slopes, and can maintain its carrying capacity even in complex terrains.”

As he spoke, Lu Yunyi came to the second cart and folded and disassembled it easily.

In addition, its two wheels were removed, and the complex cart became two flat plates and two wheels.

Next, Lu Yunyi demonstrated the remaining four types of carts.
These four types of carts are mostly used in mountain warfare.

In ordinary camps, a folding four-wheeled cart and a two-wheeled handcart are sufficient.

Feng Cheng's expression became more and more solemn until Lu Yunyi finished his introduction. He nodded slightly:

"I now believe that the front-line scouts have made a lot of preparations.

I seem to have seen these items before, but I never thought they could be improved like this. It's amazing!
In my opinion, you should not come to the southwest to fight, but should serve in the Ministry of War."

Lu Yunyi blinked his eyes, his face confused. This was not the first time he had heard such words.

On the side, Geng Junchang stepped forward and said in a low voice:

"Sir Lu, can Dali Prefecture develop one or two of these items?"

Seeing Lu Yunyi's strange expression, Geng Junchang quickly spoke:
"Don't worry, Lord Lu, the Dali government will not be used in vain.
All expenses of Lord Lu's troops in Dali Prefecture were borne by the prefectural government.
In addition, I can also allocate some military equipment for use by Lord Lu’s troops.”

"Master Geng, you misunderstood. Since I have made these things, I must promote them in the army.

If Lord Geng thinks the Dali Prefecture can use it, feel free to take it."

Without giving him a chance to speak, Lu Yunyi looked at his guards and said:

"Go ask the quartermaster for the blueprints for these carts, quick."

"Yes!" Feng Yunfang ran away quickly.

This scene made Geng Junchang at a loss, and he couldn't hide the joy on his face no matter what.

"Thank you, Lord Lu, thank you, Lord Lu!

What I said before still counts. I can’t let Lord Lu work in vain.”

Lu Yunyi smiled and knew what he was thinking.
There is no patent protection in the Ming Dynasty now, so just use whatever you find useful.

The purpose of this is to find an excuse to build bridges, so that the relationship can be deepened through mutual interaction.

"Now my department does have some military supplies that need to be replenished. Thank you, Lord Geng."

"Okay, okay, Lord Lu, just send me the list, and I will prepare it immediately."

Geng Junchang smiled and nodded. As long as the person came to help Dali Prefecture, he would definitely not be stingy!
Feng Cheng glanced at him and cursed him inwardly, calling him an old fox.

Afterwards, Lu Yunyi took Feng Cheng to wander around the front army scout camp.
Take a look at the soldiers' spirits and various novelties.
Not only Feng Cheng watched with great interest,

Even Geng Junchang, who knew nothing about military affairs, noticed the obvious difference in the front army's scout unit.

In less than half an hour, the three returned to the military tent.

Feng Cheng still sat in the main seat, Lu Yunyi and Geng Junchang sat below, and the personal guards served them tea.

Smelling the fragrance of tea, Geng Junchang was surprised and his eyes lit up:
"Master Lu, is this Yingtian tea?"

"Master Geng is very knowledgeable."

Geng Junchang sighed:
"I have not been back to Yingtian for several years. Since I came to Dali,

They lived in fear all day, fearing that Silunfa would suddenly attack.
Now that the war has finally begun, I feel relieved.
I only hope that in future battles, we can defeat Silunfa in one fell swoop, so that the Yunnan Provincial Administration will no longer be in danger of border troubles."

He spoke sincerely, and Lu Yunyi nodded lightly with a solemn expression:

"To conquer the country, we must first settle the external affairs. The imperial court is leading an army of 300,000 to fight against the barbarians. This battle will surely be a success!"

"hope"

Geng Junchang murmured, and then said:
"When does Lord Lu plan to set off for Yunlong Yongping?"

Lu Yunyi did not answer immediately, but looked up at Feng Cheng:
"Everything is up to you, my Lord."

Feng Cheng put away his smile, drank the tea in the cup, and said in a deep voice:
"Yunlong Yongping is only a hundred miles away from Dali. If we hurry, we can arrive in less than a day. There is no need to rush."

As he spoke, Feng Cheng's eyes deepened, and he took out a document from his arms and handed it over:

"Take a look, this morning's urgent report."

Lu Yunyi's face looked heavy. He stood up, took the military newspaper and read it carefully, his brows furrowed a little.

[The moon is dim, the night wind is chilly,
I, General Du Yutao, write this letter in blood to report the urgent military situation on the front line.

In Luchuan, the rebel leader Si Lunfa's general Si Yuanheng,
Gathering the crowd with smoke signals, thousands of riders are like ghosts,

Before dawn, it escaped into the dense forest of Yunlong and crossed the Yongping chasm, leaving no trace, just like a hidden dragon in the clouds.

This thief is sneaking around, and it's hard to guess where he's going.
However, their evil intentions are obvious, and they are determined to destroy the peace on our borders.

I am extremely worried, fearing that the rebels might launch a surprise attack from a detour, disturb our rear, or cut off our food supply.

I beg the government to quickly dispatch elite troops, armed with armor and spears,
Along the paths where the rebels sneaked, we set up a tight net to wipe out these beasts and calm the morale of the troops.

At the same time, we issued an edict to all directions to strengthen vigilance to prevent the bandits from attacking and disturbing the peace of our people.

I have ordered my soldiers to be ready for battle at any time, but it is difficult to defeat a strong enemy alone.

I only hope that reinforcements will arrive soon, so that we can raise the banner of justice and wipe out the bandit threat.]
After reading the urgent news, Lu Yunyi frowned. Has the war on the front line become so bad?

Lu Yunyi looked at Feng Cheng and asked tentatively:

"Sir, are there enemies between Yunlongzhou and Yongping?"

Governor Feng Cheng looked solemn and said in a deep voice:
"Not yet. Du Yutao said this just to be on the safe side.

In the past few years, whenever Luchuan Silunfa was involved in a war, he would first send some elite soldiers deep into the mountains and forests to harass the food supply route.
This scene is a sign that Silunfa is about to mobilize troops.
Therefore, the troops of Yunlongzhou and Yongping were delayed in moving, just to wait for the majority of Silunfa. "Lu Yunyi's face showed some understanding, this is the strategic disadvantage brought by the offensive and defensive momentum,

Regardless of whether Si Lunfa comes or not, the soldiers in both places must stay there firmly.

Otherwise, once we leave, if there is internal and external collusion, the Silunfa army will arrive and the city will be breached.

Dali City is now at a strategic disadvantage. Even with the accumulation of elite troops, it cannot reverse the situation and will instead fall into a strategic trap.

Lu Yunyi looked at the document in his hand again, and then thought about the map in his mind. A sharp look flashed in his eyes, and he spoke in a deep voice:
"Sir, I think these more than a thousand people are aiming at Dali!"

Dali? Geng Junchang, who was also looking serious, was stunned for a moment, and then his face changed drastically.

“Are they coming to Dali?”

He looked at Feng Cheng and saw that he looked normal.

Instantly I understood why Feng Cheng was not in a hurry to go to the front line.
For a moment, Geng Junchang's face turned pale and his pupils shook a little.

Feng Cheng glanced at him and said in an irritable voice:

"Why are you in such a hurry? Dali City has abundant supplies, the walls are high and the water is deep. Let alone a thousand people, even tens of thousands of people can't break through."

Geng Junchang naturally knew this truth and quickly said:

"Sir, there are elite soldiers stationed in Dali City, so there is no need to worry. What I am worried about is the trade routes.

Now, the military supplies and various grains and fodders of Yunlongzhou and Yongping are all provided by Dali City.
The trade is more prosperous than before.
If these people wantonly burn, kill and plunder along the official roads, it will inevitably shake the morale of the army. "

Feng Cheng nodded and looked at Lu Yunyi:
"You are right. These people are coming from Dali, and they are divided into more than ten teams coming from all directions."

Feng Cheng showed a trace of annoyance on his face, but he still tried to calm his tone:

"It would be a waste if we sent a large army to clear the area, and the soldiers who are good at mountain warfare would be fighting with the Luchuan soldiers in the mountains and forests of Jingdong Prefecture.

Therefore, I believe that

If the front army scouts have practiced mountain warfare, it would be better to go into the mountains and give it a try.
If it succeeds, that would be great. If it fails, don't blame yourself. Just lead the cavalry and wait for the battle in the future."

Lu Yunyi did not hesitate at all. He stood up and said loudly:

"The front scouts are willing to go. Please allow me to lead the troops personally to eliminate the enemy forces in Yunlong, Yongping and Dali!"

Feeling the raging fighting spirit in him, Feng Cheng stood up suddenly, a fierce look flashed across his face, and he said in a deep voice:
"it is good!"

"General Lu Yunyi, the leader of the front army scouts, listen to my orders.
I, Feng Cheng, the front-line commander, have specially ordered your troops to leave Dali and go into the mountains to wipe out the enemy troops.
Just report all the military supplies you need, and the front army will approve them. We will march forward together, and the military and civilians will be happy."

"Yes!"

"How many people do you plan to go?" After the military order was issued, Feng Cheng paced at the head of the military tent with his hands behind his back and asked in a deep voice.

Lu Yunyi straightened his back: "Reporting to the Lord, one thousand soldiers!"

Feng Cheng suddenly paused, and a smile appeared on his face:
"Okay, it seems like there is some research going on."

In mountain warfare, quality is more important than quantity.

If a large force goes into the mountains, the enemy can easily find them and escape early.

Moreover, in the mountains and forests, the battle line was extremely long, and most of the confrontations involved more than ten people, as more were useless.

Lu Yunyi's face was heavy, and he spoke in a deep voice:
"Sir, I need a topographical map of Dali, Yunlongzhou, and Yongping, so that I can win every battle."

"No problem, I'll have someone send it over.

As for when to set off, it is up to you to decide, and don’t let me down.”

"Yes!"

An hour later, the scouts of the front army finished their work and many generals gathered in the big tent.

The personal guards surrounded the tent tightly and no one was allowed to approach.

Inside the military tent, Lu Yunyi's face was solemn as he told many things he had known before.

"This is the current situation, which is somewhat different from our plan.
But it’s a good thing, at least we don’t have to travel a long distance to Yunlongzhou and Yongping.

Tell us what you think. "

The atmosphere in the military tent was far less solemn than imagined, but rather more relaxed.
After nearly three months of continuous marching, they were exhausted both physically and mentally, and it was finally time to mobilize.

Liu Heiying spoke first:
"Sir, according to the original plan, we will use Yunlongzhou and Yongping as supply stations.
Then they kept exploring outwards, and finally formed a confluence and completed the clearance.

The enemy should be in the mountainous areas of Dali Prefecture, Yunlong Prefecture, and Yongping.

No matter where the supply station is built in the three cities, it is far away, which is disadvantageous to the war."

As soon as these words were spoken, the smiles of the people present gradually faded, replaced by solemnity.

The establishment of a supply station is essential for mountain warfare.

Even the Luchuan soldiers would set up corresponding supply stations as places to summarize information and battle results and to rest.

The front-line scout units that emphasize equipment crushing and information integration need supply stations even more.

Lu Yunyi nodded lightly with a serious expression:
"This is indeed a troublesome matter, but I have some ideas in my mind.
Since we can't use the city as a supply station, we can just build one on the official road.
There were 1,000 men, and the supply station was along the official road, while the soldiers were clearing the surrounding mountains and forests.

Wherever the enemy is cleared, there will be a supply station."

As soon as this was said, everyone present fell into deep thought, thinking about the pros and cons.

But Lu Yunyi was decisive and said directly:
"The specific strategy and arrangements will be issued later, Duke Cao?"

Li Jinglong, who was looking serious, was startled and quickly replied:

"here I am."

"You will lead the team to set up the supply station, and Xu Zengshou and Guo Quan will follow."

After hearing this, the three of them suddenly became nervous.

They have no experience in leading troops alone, so they are asked to lead the supply station.
Just as they were in doubt, Lu Yunyi glanced around and saw Zhang Yu, who was over 40 years old, and said in a deep voice:

"Zhang Yu is the adjutant for this trip and will be in charge of the specific matters."

Zhang Yu's expression became serious and he took a step forward: "Yes!"

Li Jinglong and the other two breathed a sigh of relief, feeling relieved, and began to think about the establishment of a supply station.
Lu Yunyi held the document in his hand, glanced over, and said lightly:
"Listen carefully, and we'll think about how to handle it after the meeting."

The three of them quickly opened their eyes and looked forward.

Lu Yunyi continued:
"The number of personnel at the supply station is tentatively set at 1,000, of which 600 are combat personnel for rotation, and the remaining 400 are auxiliary personnel.

The number of people entering the mountain is also tentatively set at 1,000, divided into two teams.
A team consists of 500 people, including 300 combat personnel, 100 responsible for terrain exploration, and 100 responsible for military logistics.

The two battalions were led by me and Liu Heiying respectively, with one battalion in the north and one in the south, separated by the official road.

The specific list of personnel will be issued later. Black Hawk, what do you think? "

Liu Heiying's face was solemn, and he spoke in a deep voice:
"Sir, the enemy has more than several thousand soldiers, and we have 600 combatants. Is that too many?"

Too many? Li Jinglong looked around in astonishment.

But he found that others were not surprised, so he pursed his lips and pretended not to be surprised.

Lu Yunyi nodded, his face calm:
"The number of enemy troops is unknown, and a thousand is just the Yunlongzhou garrison commander's guess.

The exact number of people will be determined after we enter the mountain.

If there are too many people, they can go to the supply station and rotate.

The 400 logistics soldiers at the supply station were there to prevent this kind of situation.
If the enemy has only 1,000 troops, you and I can each take 100 from the supply depot.
In this way, with two teams of 200 combat personnel and 300 auxiliary personnel, the speed of clearing out the enemies will be much faster.

Of course, in my opinion, the number of soldiers entering will be more, not less."

Liu Heiying thought about it, nodded slightly, and continued:

"Sir, should we lure the enemy to the supply station or just kill them?"

As he spoke, Liu Heiying's eyes narrowed, and a cold light swept everywhere.

This time, some people present were slightly stunned and did not understand what he meant.

Lu Yunyi's face was calm and he chuckled:
"Strangle the forest to deter others. If possible, end it at a supply station to deter others.
How can it be possible to come and go as you please? "

Liu Heiying nodded heavily: "Sir, I understand."

After the words were spoken, most of the people present looked confused. What did they understand?

On the contrary, Zhang Yu, Wu Fuliu and others had strange expressions on their faces, with gleams in their eyes.

Lu Yunyi took in everyone's expressions and spoke calmly:
"Duke Cao, the personnel list of the supply station will be submitted after the list of combat teams is issued."

Li Jinglong was confused and looked at Zhang Yu who was not far away. Zhang Yu nodded slightly.

Li Jinglong felt relieved and spoke loudly:
"Yes!"

"Okay, covert message, everyone get ready."

"Yes!"

(End of this chapter)

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