Chapter 227 (1/2)

After hearing the report from the messenger soldiers, Princess Shouning stayed there. In less than half a month, the situation took a sharp turn. Unexpectedly, this adventure really confirmed everything predicted by Li Chengye.

When Princess Shouning thought of this, her mind was at a loss. The emotions of regret, anxiety and panic crossed. She tried to pretend to be calm, but after all, she couldn't control her white face at this age.

The rest of the soldiers left behind also changed their looks. They couldn't say anything. They only looked at each other with their eyes, but they only saw the words ”I'm at a loss” in their eyes.

Hearing that his father was still under siege and the army had insufficient food, Li Guangsi jumped up anxiously and completely lost his cool. He wanted to go out of the city regardless of the obstruction of the people.

At this time, I heard Wei Yansheng drink violently: ”panic, what panic! Did you say that the Shence army was destroyed? Did you say that Li joined the army and died in battle or was captured by thieves? Before the worst, you look like the sky is falling. How can you live up to the expectation of the coach that day that we stay here? ”

Everyone was frightened by Wei Ran's violent drink and turned around to look at it.

Wei Ran didn't have any idea at this time, but he knew that someone must take the lead to stabilize the army at this time, otherwise even the 3000 elite cavalry in the city would collapse. There was really no way.

At this time, regardless of his low status, he commanded proudly: ”go on the map! In today's situation, we must first analyze the situation between ourselves and the enemy and then think about Countermeasures in order to have a glimmer of vitality. Our Shence army has not failed, but in the most dangerous situation, as long as we refuse to give up, we can always find a chance to win. ”

His voice is firm and calm. Somehow, he can calm the hearts of the people present. In addition, he is the eldest son of Li Chengye, the God of war of the Tang Dynasty. Naturally, this identity is easy to raise people's instinct of dependence.

Princess Shouning immediately asked people to present the map. At this time, the military map is not accurate. Only the cities, roads, mountains and rivers are expressed in a simple way, which gives people a general impression of the terrain, and it is difficult to make the most accurate judgment.

If you want to get familiar with the road, you often need local guides to know the specific situation of each place. So Wei Ran not only asked people to open the map, but also called Tuan Lian Zhuang Yong who was familiar with the terrain and roads near Xuzhou.

Then let the soldiers who reported the news carefully explain the course and current situation of the war in Xuzhou City, and draw a brief situation map of the offensive and defensive war in Xuzhou on paper with a carbon pen.

First, a general plan of Xuzhou City was drawn on the map, which was known by the officers and soldiers present. Then the war process and the layout of the enemy and our forces are drawn. Finally, until the defeat and siege, the location of the Shence army, the nearby terrain and roads, the location of the enemy and the layout of the forces.

Of course, the informer knew his own situation, but he broke through and had only a general impression of the huge number of thieves. Wei Ran smeared a layer of carbon ash on those blurred places as the fog of war.

Then, at the positions of the enemy and ourselves, the terrain height, road direction, forest, river and so on are drawn in detail in the form of contour lines. After painting, the situation is very clear to show in front of everyone, rather than just some abstract impressions, and the focus is on one word.

Wei Ran pointed to the map of Xuzhou City, ”according to the news, the thief soldier's horse should be up and down at 300000, which is different from the news we got in bianzhou city.

Wang Xianzhi originally had only 200000 troops. Later, he scattered his troops in Yucheng, Puzhou, Puyang and Caozhou. Even with the 50000 troops under Pang Xun of Xuzhou, the total force should be about 250000.

Among them, the total military strength of Songzhou, Puzhou and Caozhou is 120000. Even if it sweeps the refugees, the military strength should be about 150000. Cao Zhou's 50000 troops have been completely wiped out in the siege.

Then Wang Xianzhi's troops in Xuzhou should be 80000, plus Pang Xun's troops, the total should be 130000. Therefore, the 300000 troops are obviously distorted. Even if they are carrying refugees, they will never double in ten days. ”

Wei Ran's analysis is actually very simple. As long as he calms down, everyone can see the strength of the thief army.

Now he has spoken out the real military strength, broke the argument of the 300000 military strength, and let everyone in the audience relax, but he is still in the air. After all, 300000 becomes 130000, which is huge enough.