The Prodigal Son

"I don't understand!"

Qin Yu's face was dark. "I'm telling you straight, after this battle, I will have His Majesty relieve you of all your posts!"

"It's not that I look down on you, it's just that you don't have the ability!"

Qin Fumeng scoffed, "You think all wars can be won through cunning schemes?"

"But at least this one!"

Qin Yu did not deny Qin Fumeng's words, "To choose brute force when one could clearly outsmart the enemy is truly foolish!"

"Outsmart?" Qin Fumeng retorted sharply, "Outsmart my ass!"

Qin Yu suddenly raised his head, "My maternal grandmother is your in-law!"

"I……"

Qin Fumeng choked slightly, almost laughing in anger at this bastard.

Qin Fumeng pounded his chest and calmed himself for a while before patiently explaining to him, "Only by removing Wangzhou Prefecture as quickly as possible and throwing the heads of Zong Bi and his gang into Panshi Fortress can we quickly remove Panshi Fortress! Otherwise, our supply lines will never be open!"

"I can join forces with Monk Dong to seize grain!"

Although Qin Yu was forced to accept the order, he still disagreed with launching a direct attack.

"Stop stealing my ass... steal my ass!"

Qin Fumeng lightly slapped him on the head, "You can't even get a hot bowl of shit, and you're trying to steal food?"

"It's not like I haven't tried to steal before!"

Qin Yu glared at the old man, unconvinced. "If you chose to launch a full-scale attack on Wangzhou Prefecture because you were worried about my safety while leading my troops to seize grain, then I can only say that you damn well don't deserve to be commanders!"

Stop patting yourself on the back!

Qin Fumeng was both amused and annoyed. He lightly slapped Qin Yu on the head again. "Don't try to apply your old tricks from Min to this war! Use your pig brain and think about it. In Yan's situation, if they have grain, why would you need to rob them? Won't they rob it themselves?"

Qin Yu's face stiffened, and he suddenly realized what was happening.

Yes!

If there was grain, the Yan army would go and plunder it on their own!

It's not even their turn to rob!

The reason why Xiong Quhu and Han Chong were still able to plunder grain was because Yan Wujiu's army had not yet arrived.

After Yan Wujiu led his army to plunder the city, all the grain in the city was looted.

Even now, knowing that a food crisis is about to break out, the Yan state has already begun to plunder grain to ensure military supplies!

After they stormed over, even if a few civilians still had food, they would have surely hidden it away!

Their idea of ​​supplying tens of thousands of troops by sporadically seizing the meager rations from the common people is nothing but wishful thinking!

It is estimated that more food was consumed than was looted!

No wonder they wanted to launch a full-scale attack on Wangzhou Prefecture!

"Now you know why we're launching a full-scale attack on Wangzhou Prefecture, right?"

Qin Fumeng glared at Qin Yu with annoyance.

"I understand, I did misunderstand you."

Qin Yu nodded in sudden realization, "But, do we really have to launch a direct attack?"

"It is good for a general to have a benevolent heart, but excessive benevolence is merely womanly compassion!"

Qin Fu stared intently at his grandson and said earnestly, "Do you think every city can be taken by clever tactics? If we don't quickly reopen our supply lines before the enemy reinforcements arrive, the trouble will only get worse later..."

Some battles must be fought hard!

He had previously considered launching a strong attack on Wangzhou Prefecture, but Xue Chengdao was worried that a prolonged siege would not be successful.

Once they've stalled until enemy reinforcements arrive, their overall strategy will have failed.

However, the situation on the battlefield is changing!

They hadn't expected Qin Yu's plan to cut off their supplies to go so smoothly.

Moreover, who can guarantee that the people in the rear of Yan will not follow Zong Bi's tactics and set fire to the city if they attack without supplies?

If they don't open up the supply lines, they will face a host of problems, and at the same time, they will give the enemy an opportunity to counterattack!

In addition, Qin Yu has already captured Shangxing.

The enemy's reinforcements could not quickly reach Wangzhou Prefecture, and they did not need to worry about a large army suddenly appearing when they attacked Wangzhou Prefecture.

At present, the best course of action is to concentrate a large force, capture Wangzhou Prefecture, and then demoralize the enemy troops at Panshi Fortress.

Qin Yu frowned, his face full of worry, and said, "But a direct assault would result in heavy casualties! And there's no guarantee we'll be able to take it!"

Upon hearing this, Qin Fumeng immediately scoffed, "You're intimidated by Zong Bi's past achievements! This time, if Zong Bi can hold out for two days, I'll cut off my own head and send it to him!"

Qin Yu was taken aback and asked with great curiosity, "Where do you get your confidence?"

"Zhao Po is also under Dong Heshang's command!"

A smile appeared on Qin Fumeng's old face: "Moreover, Zong Bi has already used up a lot of oil in order to intercept you this time, and there isn't enough oil left in Wangzhou Prefecture for him! If you give him enough time, he can produce a lot more oil! Then it will be even more difficult to fight!"

"Ket oil?"

Qin Yu was suddenly taken aback.

"How do you think Zongbi managed to defend the earthen city back then?"

Qin Fumeng scoffed, "Back then, Emperor Xiaowu stockpiled a large amount of supplies in Tushi City, including a large quantity of oil! Zongbi was able to defend Tushi City thanks to those supplies! Otherwise, do you think we're all useless?"

Qin Yu suddenly realized.

So that's how it is!

"Then why didn't you tell me sooner? Why did you have to make me misunderstand you?"

Qin Yu huffed in dissatisfaction.

"I originally wanted you to figure out the pros and cons yourself!"

Qin Fu glared at him. "Later, Ning Huang tried to persuade me, and I also reflected on it myself. You haven't fought many battles, so asking you to think about these things is indeed a bit difficult for you!"

"hehe!"

Qin Yu rolled her eyes at him. "So you know you're making things difficult for me, huh?"

"That's what I say, but listen to me carefully!"

Qin Fumeng took a deep breath and said solemnly, "A general's benevolence is not about minimizing deaths, but about ensuring that those who die in battle die with greater value! Sometimes, trying to reduce the number of deaths might end up resulting in more deaths!"

Kindness is not always a good thing!

There are rules on the battlefield.

Throughout history, the reputations of all famous generals have been built upon countless bones.

There were the remains of enemies, and there were also the remains of our own people!

It will be a success!

Qin Yu silently pondered Qin Fumeng's words, then slowly stood up, bowed, and said, "Grandson has remembered, thank you for your teachings, Grandfather!"

Suddenly, Qin Yu realized something.

It seems like there's something wrong with my state of mind!

Just a couple of days ago, when he saw those Yan civilians being driven out, he felt a sense of suffocation in his heart!

Although he himself did not understand what the problem was, he felt that there was something wrong.

Is this the price of increasing strength too quickly?

"Just remember that!"

Qin Fumeng nodded with satisfaction, then pulled Qin Yu down to sit. "They all say you're a brilliant strategist, but I think you're far from being one! It's not that you're not smart enough, but that you haven't yet grasped the cruelty of war!"

"Actually, I wanted you to stay and guard Shangxing!"

"But after thinking it over, I still believe you should personally lead the troops to cooperate with Monk Dong in this battle!"

"Once the fighting is over, you'll understand where the cruelest part of war lies..."

Hearing Qin Fumeng's words, Qin Yu couldn't help but feel a little puzzled.

You've been through quite a few wars yourself, haven't you?

We've fought tough battles before!

How can you not understand the true cruelty of war?

"Alright, stop thinking about it! Go get some rest!"

Qin Fu patted him on the shoulder, "You've had it too easy before. Some things you won't understand unless you experience them firsthand! You'll understand after this battle!"

"good!"

Qin Yu nodded emphatically...