C528 Irrational arrangement
Other than Lei Sheng and a few potential commanders and commanders, only Zhang San and Li Si brought a few people from the Listening Rain Pavilion with them. Of course, these people were dressed like soldiers of the Marshal.
Zhang San and Li Si directed the personally dressed Listening Rain Pavilion soldiers to take charge of the security around the area. They were not interested in the battles at the foot of the mountain, so they did not choose to go up and fight for the binoculars.
Meanwhile, Gongsun Ztian was leading a few high-ranking officers as he observed the development of the situation at the foot of the mountain.
"Marshal, something is wrong!" Lei Sheng was already proficient in using the telescope, but after looking at it for a short while, he immediately frowned, and asked with surprise written all over his face.
"What's wrong?" Gongsun Ze Tian put down the telescope in his hand, and looked at Lei Sheng with a smile, and asked playfully.
"Although Old Lei and Wu Gang have only worked together once, we still have some understanding of his abilities. He shouldn't be at this level?" Lei Sheng shook his head, he was somewhat emotional, and even a little regretful as he evaluated.
However, it had been many years since the last time they had met, and now that Wu Gang had made such arrangements, he was suddenly shaken to the point that even Lei Sheng suspected that he had made a mistake in the first place.
After all, as long as it was a high-ranking officer with independent command, they would not choose such a strenuous method of besieging. What was the reason for this? Could it be that Wu Gang's commanding ability on the battlefield had decreased?
"Oh? Even before the battle had begun, the General Lei had already seen through it? What did the few of you see? Just say it! " Gongsun Ztian jokingly said. Then, Brick looked at the other generals and asked straightforwardly.
"Reporting to Marshal, if I were to command the one hundred and twenty thousand men and horses below the mountain, I would never attack the Blood Illusion Valley in such a formation. Even if I win in the end, it would only be a miserable victory! If that's the case, then the casualties will be too great! " A few generals looked at each other before one of them stepped forward and said.
"What does General Lei think?" Gongsun Ze Tian nodded, and then turned to look at Lei Sheng and asked.
"That's right, then Wu Gang simply wants to use more than half of the people here as cannon fodder and stepping stones. This is not a method that a qualified general should choose." Lei Sheng also agreed with the commander's answer, then nodded and continued.
Old Lei, they only see the situation of the battle in front of them, I can immediately do it, after all, they have not reached that level yet, I am already very pleased with what I have seen, it means that they are definitely a competent and outstanding general, but you should not only see this step! Hearing Lei Sheng's reply, Gongsun Zaitian shook his head in disappointment and regret, and spoke sincerely and sincerely.
Lei Sheng was different from the other generals. Although he did not have the potential and power as a marshal, but as a general of an empire, he should not have such a clumsy eye.
Of course, disregarding their status as famous generals, to be able to stand guard over a region and command over a hundred thousand soldiers was definitely not someone who could be qualified to do so. That was because if you did not look at things high enough, not far enough, it would also mean that you and the troops under your command would be eliminated by the enemies.
"Marshal? Could there be something fishy going on here? " Lei Sheng also realized that Gongsun Zaitian was implying something in his words, hence he casually asked while sinking into deep thought.
First, let's not talk about the hidden tricks. Old Lei, right now, I even have some doubts about the name of this great general of yours. If you were to reach such a level, I would be disappointed in you! I think that Wu Gang is even better than you! " Gongsun Ze Tian had brought his men out this time to train those generals with more potential. He simply did not answer Lei Sheng's questions directly, but had instead 'brought' Lei Sheng's troops.
"Marshal, could it be that Wu Gang did this on purpose?" Lei Sheng was after all, a general under the command of the Surveillance Council, so he quickly found the crux of the problem.
"Of course, if not, any qualified general would not choose a battle with such a high casualty rate. Although the siege warfare has a large number of injuries, this Blood Illusion Valley is not a small sized city with tens of thousands or even hundreds of thousands of casualties. Their strategic meanings are also different. Isn't this strenuous and unflattering method of doing things even more problematic? " Gongsun Ztian explained.
"But why did he do it!? This would not be beneficial to him! After losing so many troops, won't his master question his military command? " The high-ranking officer on the side was not as well-informed as Gongsun Zaitian. Seeing that the marshal was being so easygoing, he decided to voice out the doubts in his heart.
Maybe it was because of the question, or maybe Lei Sheng had figured it out, but he slapped his thigh and said with an expression of enlightenment: "So it's like that! Marshal, I understand now, this old brat Wu Gang! He really had a hand in this! You almost tricked me! "
"General Lei, did you see anything?" The leader turned to Lei Sheng and asked.
"Of course, I'm afraid Wu Gang has already turned traitor!" Lei Sheng said with certainty.
"Rebel?" The high-ranking officer asked in confusion, while the other high-ranking officers around him also looked towards Lei Sheng, unaware of the situation.
"Yes!" He was deliberately making this troop suffer heavy losses! This was something he designed! " Lei Sheng didn't have the mind to explain anything to them, so he just opened his mouth and spoke.
"But why would he do that? "What good will it do him?" Although they did not know what 'betrayal' meant, but with Lei Sheng's words, the few generals understood. had deliberately chosen to use the method of fighting with the greatest loss, but the problem was, Wu Gang was not an idiot, why would he do that?
"Don't worry about why Wu Gang is doing this first. I want to give you guys a question! " Gongsun Ztian suddenly interrupted from the side.
"Marshal, please speak!" A few high-ranking officers respectfully asked.
"Although the Blood Illusion Valley is mainly made up of illusions, but there are still a lot of warriors and the power of the entire clan is also at the top. Then I have to ask everyone, how long will it take for Wu Gang to successfully attack the Blood Illusion Valley? " Gongsun Ze Tian asked after giving a brief explanation of the Blood Illusion Valley's strength and position.
"It will take at least three days!" One of the high-ranking officers answered without hesitation. His answer was clearly ignored by others, and did not even attract any curious questions from others.
"I think two days is enough without considering the casualties!" Another high-ranking officer pondered for a moment before giving his second answer!
Following the second person's words, the third person shook his head and denied it. "Since we don't even have to consider the casualties, we can just keep attacking day and night. I might even be able to take over Blood Illusion Valley in one day!"
From the looks of their expressions, most of them probably agreed with the third person's answer. Occasionally, a few of them would frown, probably considering whether or not they themselves, without considering the casualties, could take over Blood Illusion Valley in one day!
Gongsun Ztian lightly shook his head. He turned to Lei Sheng and asked: "Old Lei, what do you think?"
"I don't think Wu Gang even wants to attack the Blood Illusion Valley!" This time Lei Sheng was the most supportive of the lot. His answer made Gongsun Ze Tian's eyes light up. It seemed like Gongsun Ze Tian had accepted Lei Sheng's answer.
"Oh? Why do you say that? " Gongsun Ztian did not directly say whether what he said was true or not. Instead, he turned around and asked Lei Sheng a question.
"Blood Illusion Valley is not some strategic location, nor is it some large city where grain and grass are gathered and stored! "What's the use of attacking a place like this?" Lei Sheng slowly answered after pondering for a moment.
"Then he can choose to enter the Blood Illusion Valley to plunder. I believe that with the many years of management and accumulation of the Blood Illusion Valley, even if they don't have much money, treasures and other precious items are essential! If we are to plunder wantonly here, the value will be considerable! " One of the generals was obviously not optimistic about Lei Sheng's reason, and straightforwardly denied it.
"Are you really stupid? Or very stupid? Or is it very stupid? " Lei Sheng rolled up his sleeves, and retorted snappily.
"Err ?" I... Am I wrong? " Seeing that everyone was looking at him in surprise, the leader felt even more guilty and couldn't help but ask.
"Enough, Old Lei, don't scare him!" What you said can't be considered to be wrong, it's just that your horizons are too limited! " Gongsun Ztian tried to smooth things over as he consoled the high-ranking officer.
"I'm sorry, Marshal!" The high-ranking officer then bowed and said apologetically.
"It's okay, it's not your fault. If you can already see through these things, then why did I bring you out to see!" Gongsun Zaitian waved his hand and answered.
"Kid, your words will go beyond your brain the next time you speak. The marshal has put in a lot of effort to cultivate you. Don't let down the marshal's good intentions!" Lei Sheng added maliciously.
"This subordinate will remember that!" All the high-ranking officers bowed in response.
"Alright, get up. Let me give you a simple explanation, the reason why I did not choose to enter the Blood Illusion Valley to plunder is because there is no need, why do you say that? If you understand the relevant records of grace and grudges between the Blood Illusion Valley and yourself, you will know that in the past, the Sword League had attacked and occupied the Blood Illusion Valley's headquarters several times, but every time, he would also take away some valuable things! What does this mean? " Gongsun Ztian explained with a smile.
"Don't tell me the Blood Illusion Valley doesn't have anything of value?" The high-ranking officer bluntly said as if his brain was like a string.
"Damn it, I was telling you to go past your heads before you spoke just now, aren't you listening to me?" Think about it, how can the Blood Illusion Valley be so poor that they don't even have anything to offer? " Lei Sheng scolded from the side.
"Then if you have money, why ?" The high-ranking officer said carefully, but when he saw Lei Sheng's murderous eyes, he obediently shut his mouth.
"Alright, stop wasting your breath over such a small matter! According to my estimations, all the precious items in Blood Illusion Valley should have some kind of restriction or protection method, and must have a special method to be able to be obtained! " Gongsun Ztian interrupted.
"Blood Illusion Valley is indeed skilled!" Some people sighed with emotion, while others nodded in agreement.