Chapter 1007 Dayan's Countermeasures

Hearing Quan Ji's words, all the civil and military officials in the hall fell into silence. Once upon a time, Da Yan's military front frightened the world.

But in just a few years, the country's national power continued to weaken. Not only did it completely lose the battlefield in Dali, but it also completely lost the initiative in the battle with Dayu.

"Your Majesty, expand the army!"

Quan Ji's face also showed a deep sense of helplessness. Da Yan's ability to survive to this day is all due to the foundation of a hundred years. However, in the past two years, with the defeat on the battlefield, people's livelihood has gradually declined, and it has reached a desperate situation.

In just one year, one-third of the country was destroyed, and now, even the capital city is in danger.

Is it true that destiny is not in Yan?

"What about military expansion?"

Chen Shangmei, the Secretary of the Ministry of War, also had a look of desolation on his face: "Even the elites of Dayu cannot resist the power of Dayu's armor. Even if we recruit millions of new troops, how long will it take to build up combat strength?"

"How to resist Da Yan's attack?"

"Your Majesty, it is better to ask for help from Xishu."

The Minister of Rites came out with advice, and Emperor Yan's eyes lit up: "Is Xishu willing to send troops?"

"Your Majesty, now Dayu has the power to swallow up the world. If I, Dayan, perish, Western Shu will never be able to survive alone."

"I would like to go to Western Shu and persuade Western Shu to send troops."

"Um!"

Emperor Yan also nodded slightly and immediately said, "There is no need to mention the matter of moving the capital again."

"Send a message to Zi Wuji to shrink his defenses and return to the army immediately!"

"promise!"

"Retreat!"

Emperor Yan waved his hand and left the hall directly, and all the courtiers also sighed.

…

Liu Jiangcheng.

The Yan army broke out and withdrew again, and Ning Fan also had a look of surprise on his face. The mighty siege battle ended so hastily.

"Xu Da, in your opinion, what is Yan Jun's intention this time?"

"Lord, I'm afraid Yan's army will shrink its defense line and fight a protracted war with us."

"oh?"

Ning Fan's expression froze, he walked to the map and began to observe it.

Xu Da said softly: "Now our army is at its peak. On the other hand, in Da Yan, legendary generals continue to fall, and the morale of the soldiers is difficult to use."

"My lord, please take a look."

"With Bauhinia City as the center, head east from here."

"The first line of defense can be from Yushan, Huaifu, Linjiang, Quyuan to the north."

"Da Yan does not need to confront us head-on. He only needs to station heavy troops in these cities to form a complete line of defense. Our army will not be able to advance even an inch."

"Behind the first line of defense, the three counties of Weishui, Xiliang, and Tongzhou serve as the second line of defense. They can not only defend the capital, but also transport grain, grass, weapons, troops, and horses to the first line of defense."

"As long as they can delay us for three months, our army's logistics supply of food and grass will be cut off. At that time, they can take advantage of the trend to break through a little and launch a counterattack."

Hearing Xu Da's explanation, Ning Fan also showed a look of concentration: "But in this way, they directly gave up one-third of their territory, how can they still supply a million troops?"

"My lord, the investment required for offense and defense is completely unequal. Moreover, although Da Yan's national power has declined, it has more than a hundred years of heritage."

"Our army wants a quick victory, but Da Yan seems to have seen through our intentions and will no longer confront us head-on. In this way, the entire battle will be in a stalemate."

Ning Fan also had a look of contemplation on his face, and after a long time, he said softly: "Such a defense can naturally block our army's westward advance. But as long as we concentrate our forces, attack one point, and break one point, then the entire first line of defense will be collapse."

"good!"

Xu Da also nodded, and then sighed: "With Da Yan's military strength, it is enough to connect these cities into an impenetrable line of defense!"

"The withdrawal of Xi Yan's army will inevitably set up an ambush in the canyon. In this way, it will choke the progress of Huaifu and Yushan cities."

"My lord, we took a detour from Liu Jiangnan a few days ago, but this road is not conducive to the passage of food and supplies, making it difficult to move westward on a large scale."

"So, our breaking point is in Linjiang or Quyuan?"

"yes!"

Xu Da nodded and said softly: "Everything east of Linjiang has been controlled by the Great Qin Army."

"But Linjiang City is in danger of the Li River, so it's not that easy to capture!"

"My naval forces are all in the East China Sea, and Da Yan will definitely defend the river."

Ning Fan stared at the map for a long time and said softly: "Since we have to fight a tough battle, we might as well wait a moment!"

"What do you mean, lord?"

"The form of war is not just about conquering cities and territories."

"Um?"

There was a hint of doubt on Xu Da's face, and Ning Fan smiled lightly, but had no intention of explaining.

Shen Wansan has been operating in Dayan for nearly a year. There is no such thing as economic war in this era.

"Send a message to the Han Army and the Qin Army and ask them to suspend their offensive!"

"Let the Chinese Army move closer to the Quyuan area of ​​​​Linjiang."

"Order the Tang Army to come to Liu Jiang immediately."

"promise!"

…

Ten days later.

Da Yan continued to shrink the defense line, just as Xu Da expected, forming a defense line directly in Quyuan, Linjiang, Huaifu, and Yushan.

But Ning Fan had already brought Dian Wei to Bauhinia City.

In a secret courtyard, a fat figure appeared in front of Ning Fan.

"Lord!"

"Fat Shen, why are you fat again!"

Dian Wei looked at the big meat ball in front of him and couldn't help but widen his eyes. Ning Fan also shook his head and smiled: "It seems that the food in Dayan is not bad!"

Shen Wansan smiled bitterly: "My Lord, please don't tease me. I have only eaten one meal a day these days, but I just can't lose weight."

"Hahaha!"

"Tell me, how are the preparations going?"

"My Lord, we have secretly controlled one-third of the grain shops in Dayan, and many grain merchants are members of our Chamber of Commerce!"

"Good!"

Ning Fan also showed a trace of relief on his face. In the past year, most of the money of Huaxia Commercial Bank has been invested in the Dayan market. Now it seems that it has also reaped a lot of rewards.

No matter at any time, grain is the lifeblood of a country.

And this time, it is completely possible to short the grain market in Dayan.

"Starting tomorrow, all major grain stores will reduce grain supply and send people to secretly purchase grain from other grain merchants!"

"Yes!"

"My Lord, Liujiang was conquered by us not long ago, and the Ministry of Revenue is constantly purchasing grain from the people. Do you want to cut off their supply?"

"No!"

Ning Fan shook his head: "It's not easy for the Ministry of Revenue to notice this matter. If their supply is cut off, I'm afraid they will be desperate and will attack the grain merchants."

"Yes!"

"I'll teach you. Tomorrow morning, you do this..."

Ning Fan whispered in Shen Wansan's ear, and the latter nodded repeatedly.

After some arrangements, Fatty Shen also left in a hurry.

"Elai, has Li Ru arrived?"

"My Lord, no one has been sent to contact."

"Take my token and contact the Black Ice Platform in Yan's stronghold."

"Yes!"

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