strictlysupreme Chapter 2081 Orderly
Chapter 2081 Orderly
Standing on a high point in the camp, Han Xing looked at the enemy's firelight surging in from all directions and listened to the deafening shouts of battle. An unprecedented solemnity appeared on his old and steady face.
He knew that Guo Ziyi was desperate and was going to fight to the death!
He and his camp had to withstand this frenzied attack and buy Ma Chao enough time!
The deafening battle cries, like a surging tsunami, swept in from all directions of the Chu army camp.
The firelight illuminated half the sky, and the whistling of arrows, the clash of weapons, the dying cries, and the dull rumble of war drums intertwined to create a bloody and cruel symphony of war.
The main force of the Tang army launched a full-scale and frenzied attack on the Chu army's camp, greatly increasing the pressure on them!
However, Han Xing, who was at the center of the storm, displayed a calmness and wisdom that was consistent with his age and composed appearance, and even beyond that of ordinary people.
He stood on the highest watchtower temporarily erected in the camp, his gray hair and beard fluttering in the night wind.
His deep gaze, like that of the calmest eagle, pierced through the billowing smoke and flames, precisely scanning every corner of the battlefield.
Faced with Guo Ziyi's sudden, almost desperate, all-out attack.
Instead of showing any panic, Han Xing's face revealed a knowing, coldly mocking smile after the initial solemnity.
"Guo Ziyi, you've finally lost your temper!"
Han Xing silently recited to himself, his voice carrying a sense of confidence that he was in control of the entire situation.
He gently stroked the hilt of the sword at his waist with his right hand, his knuckles turning slightly white from the force.
But his voice was as steady as if he were stating a given fact, as he analyzed the situation to the generals surrounding him, who were anxiously awaiting orders:
"Did you all see that? Why did Guo Ziyi suddenly become so reckless, willing to pay any price for such a do-or-die move?"
Without waiting for his generals to answer, he gave the answer decisively:
"It was General Ma Chao's departure from the camp that struck a nerve! It disrupted his entire plan to support Li Jing!"
He pointed to the Tang army surging in like a tide outside the camp, his tone resolute:
"His relentless attack on our camp was not intended to break through our defenses in a short time."
"His sole purpose was to create enough pressure to force General Ma Chao to abandon the pursuit and return to provide reinforcements!"
"This is a typical 'besieging Wei to rescue Zhao' strategy, and it's a somewhat crude strategy made in desperation!"
Han Xing's gaze sharpened further. He surveyed the assembled generals, his voice rising slightly, carrying a power to reassure the troops:
"This proves that my judgment and General Ma's judgment were completely correct!"
"Li Jing, that war god of the Tang Dynasty, is now truly a stray dog, fleeing here in constant fear!"
"The support troops dispatched by Guo Ziyi have been mobilized and may have even made contact with Li Jing!"
"General Ma may have already caught their tail!"
He snorted coldly, his tone filled with contempt for Guo Ziyi's intentions:
"Trying to force our troops to retreat in this way? Wishful thinking!"
Without further hesitation, Han Xing immediately summoned his most trusted personal guard captain, a man renowned for his superb horsemanship and exceptional quick wit.
Han Xing stared intently at him and gave a very clear instruction:
"Immediately select five of your best riders, and have them take different routes to break through any possible Tang army blockades and find General Ma Chao!"
Tell him: Guo Ziyi is desperate and is launching a full-scale attack on our camp. This is his "besieging Wei to rescue Zhao" strategy, intended to force you to return to defend it.
"However, our camps are well-fortified, and our soldiers are fighting bravely; we can hold them! Let him not worry about the camps, and certainly do not fall into their trap and retreat!"
He paused, then emphasized, each word crystal clear:
"Also, tell General Ma Chao to concentrate his efforts, expand the search area, and do everything in his power to track down Li Jing!"
"Once discovered, there is no need to ask for instructions; a decision can be made on the spot to try to capture or defeat them!"
"This is of paramount importance, as it relates to the final outcome of this battle; we must not fail in this task!"
"Go quickly!" Han Xing waved his hand.
"Order!"
Without any hesitation, the guards clasped their hands in a deep fist salute and turned to charge down from the watchtower like cheetahs.
Soon, several fast horses galloped out from a quieter area on the other side of the camp, shooting into the dark night like arrows, in search of Ma Chao's whereabouts.
After seeing off the messenger, Han Xing devoted all his energy to the defensive battle at hand.
He knew that whether he could withstand Guo Ziyi's fierce attack and create precious time and space for Ma Chao depended entirely on his command.
He turned to the generals waiting around him, his expression solemn.
Clear, specific, and highly targeted orders poured out like a flowing stream, demonstrating a veteran general's profound command skills and precise grasp of battlefield details:
"Send orders to the eastern defense line! The Tang army's main attack direction seems to be towards the East Camp Gate. Commander Wang Huan can move two-thirds of the reserve force to the east to strengthen the defenses of the stockade!"
"Order the crossbowmen not to fire in volleys, but to use free scattering, specifically targeting the enemy soldiers carrying ladders and pushing battering rams to slow down their advance!"
"There are several breaches in the western wall caused by the catapults the day before yesterday. Although they have been reinforced, they are still weak points."
"Order the garrison commander Li Ben to pile all the spare deer antlers and chevaux-de-frise in the camp behind the damaged area, and to ambush two hundred axemen there!"
"If the Tang army breaks through here, let their vanguard in, then use the antlers to block them, with swordsmen and axemen attacking from both sides, and archers covering their follow-up troops. We must annihilate them within the breach!"
"The pressure on the south is slightly lighter, but we must not let our guard down. Order the defending generals to prepare more oil and rockets. If the Tang army's nighttime offensive does not diminish, then use fire to stop them and burn their siege equipment!"
"All the civilian laborers and auxiliary soldiers in the camp were immediately divided into three teams. One team was responsible for carrying arrows, logs, and stones to each side of the stockade wall."
"One team is responsible for rescuing the wounded and sending them to the rear medical camp. The other team will immediately dig pits in the core area of the camp to set up a second line of defense, just in case!"
"The cavalry need not participate in defending the wall. They should remain on standby in the central area of the camp, ready to serve as a mobile force to support any defensive line that may be in danger!"
Han Xing's orders not only considered the immediate defense, but also anticipated possible changes in the enemy's forces, and even made the worst-case scenario plan.
His command instantly reassured the Chu generals, who were initially tense due to the enemy's all-out attack, allowing them to find their backbone and clarify their respective responsibilities and countermeasures.
The order was carried out quickly and effectively.
The Chu army camp, like a meticulously tuned war machine, operated efficiently under Han Xing's control.
The entire army is united in its defense of the main camp!