Chapter 1091

"Attack Gaochang city?"

As soon as Hou Junji's words fell, everyone immediately focused on Merton, because Merton once said that Gaochang city would be broken at one blow. As long as Gaochang city could be broken, the rest would be easy to do. Only Gaochang's little force was not enough to resist the footsteps of Tang army.

Hou Junji turned to Merton and said, "how long does the firearm supervisor need to prepare to break the Gaochang city wall.

Merton thought for a moment and said, "Gaochang city was built in imitation of Chang'an City, and Qu Zhisheng dug a very deep trench outside the city wall in order to resist our army. If the firearm supervisor needs to get close to the Gaochang city wall, he needs a large army to fill the trench outside Gaochang City. It will take at least 15 days to finish the work."

Tianchang City has a flat terrain and weak defense, so it only takes five days. Gaochang city is much better than Tiancheng city. In addition, Qu Zhisheng has also dug a large trench outside Gaochang City, which has increased a lot of quantities. The 15th is the limit of firearms supervision.

"It's simple. Anyway, every time the army attacks the city, it will fill the trenches. If our army does nothing, it may also cause Gaochang's suspicion." Hou Junji waved his hand.

Xue Wanjun frowned and said, "according to the general at the end, although Gaochang city is high and thick, there are firearms in prison, but it's only a matter of time. We don't need to rush to capture it. The real threat to the Tang army is the West Turks. Our army only needs to besiege Gaochang and turn around to attack the Khan futu city. Once the West Turk reinforcements are destroyed, the desperate Gaochang will surely open the city and surrender."

"Yes, if the Western Turkic army is on the grassland, we still have a little concern. Now ashnahelu is stationed in Khan futu city. In the end, it will be just the next field city. We can capture it in half a day, otherwise it will be too late once we drag the Western Turkic army to help." Xin liao'er said proudly.

He strongly supported the Tang army to attack the Khan futu city first. In addition to trying to make more contributions, once the West Turkic forces were destroyed, Gaochang city would surely surrender, and there would be no contribution from the Mohist school.

But Niu JINDA shook his head and said, "no, Gaochang city can be conquered as long as the firearms supervisor is ready. The contradiction between Datang and West Turks is in Gaochang. Once Gaochang is conquered, the West Turks will not easily offend Datang without any reason to interfere. Our army can easily complete the established strategy. Why add new branches?"

Niu JINDA's suggestion was immediately supported by many generals. You should know that Tang Jun is strong, but there are still certain risks in the face of Gaochang and Western Turks.

"No, the West Turks have sent ashnahoru to the Khan futu city and are already provoking the Tang Dynasty. For countries that dare to provoke the Tang Dynasty, if the Tang Dynasty does not fight back, it will not be seen as a joke." Xue Wanjun argued.

In an instant, there were differences among the generals. One side advocated attacking Gaochang first to scare off the West Turks and safely obtain military achievements, while the other side advocated encircling and supporting, and using Gaochang city to lure the West Turks to send troops, so as to win Gaochang, defeat the West Turks and win double military achievements.

Hou Junji could not help but frown and ponder. What both sides said was reasonable. On the one hand, the strategy was conservative, but it could enable the Tang army to quickly capture Gaochang. On the other hand, the strategy was radical. Although there were some risks in defeating Gaochang and Datang at the same time, it could enable the Tang army to make great achievements.

Hou Junji himself is a bold man. In the original history, Hou Junji chose the latter. This time, Hou Junji's ambition expanded again. If he can defeat Western Turks and Gaochang at the same time, his credit will be directly comparable to Li Jing.

Just when Hou Junji couldn't help shaking the latter, a voice suddenly said, "why don't we first surrender Gaochang city and then attack Western Turks. In this way, our army can not only complete the established strategy, but also sit back and fight with Western Turks."

The generals turned their heads one after another and found that it was the Mo family.

"Recruit Gaochang first. How can this be possible? Qu Zhisheng has always regarded the West Turks as a life-saving straw and wants to capture Gaochang city. In addition to a strong attack, he is to destroy the West Turk reinforcements and let Qu Zhisheng completely give up his heart before he can go out of the city and surrender. As long as there is a glimmer of hope, Qu Zhisheng will not surrender." Xin liaoer sneered.

Merton nodded and said, "the reason why Qu Zhisheng didn't surrender was that he waited for the arrival of Western Turkic reinforcements and relied on Gaochang city. However, we just need to make Qu Zhisheng realize that Gaochang city is not safe. Tang army is fully capable of attacking Gaochang city before Western Turkic rescue, and Qu Zhisheng will naturally surrender."

"What's the clever plan of ink offering wine?" Hou Junji frowned.

Merton couldn't help revealing a trace of Hao Ran and said, "I don't know if you remember hot-air balloons."

"Hot air balloon!" the generals were stunned. Naturally, they didn't forget the Chang'an hot air balloon, which once made a lot of noise. Not to mention that later, the hot air balloon did a great sensation in the Tang Dynasty, that is, it flew directly into the clouds to prove that the clouds were made of water vapor.

"Could it be that Mo sacrificial wine brought the hot-air balloon?" Xue Wanjun said inconceivably. In the eyes of the generals, the hot-air balloon is just a plaything. Where can it be associated with war? The Mohist school is too careless!

When Merton saw the faces of the people, he didn't know what they were thinking. Then he explained, "you don't know. Let's see, hot-air balloons are also useful for war. First, hot-air balloons can carry people into the air. Scouts stand in hot-air balloons, and then borrow telescopes to find enemies tens of miles away."

The generals can't help but brighten their eyes. If they can find the enemy in advance and anticipate the enemy first, it's too important for the army. In this way, hot-air balloons are also desirable.

"Let's take Gaochang city as an example. Our army only needs to raise the hot-air balloon at the gate of the city, pull the chassis with a heavy object, and let the hot-air balloon rise ten feet. In this way, we can have a panoramic view of every move of Gaochang soldiers. In this way, our army can know the reality of Gaochang garrison before the enemy. Isn't Gaochang city under control?" Merton said.

This time, the generals couldn't help breathing. Everyone realized how much opportunity Tang Jun had once a pair of eyes monitored Gao Changcheng's every move.

"What's more, hot-air balloons move with the wind. As long as they follow the wind direction, hot-air balloons can cross over Gaochang City, but Gaochang city can't do anything about hot-air balloons. According to Mo's observation, Gaochang cities also use wooden houses. As long as there is enough gunpowder and grease, hot-air balloons can easily ignite fires in Gaochang city and even directly attack Gaochang palace. As long as Qu Zhisheng understands, Gao Chang Cheng can't hold it at all. He will surrender naturally, "Morton sneered.

"What if Qu Zhisheng refuses to surrender?" Hou Junji frowned.

"Don't blame the Tang army for being ruthless. After the 15th, the firearms supervisor will blast the Gaochang city wall, and the army will invade the Gaochang city and capture the Gaochang King Qu Zhisheng." Merton said in a voice.

Hou Junji closed his eyes and said in his heart, "according to the policy of offering wine to Mo, first force Qu Zhisheng to surrender. Once Gaochang surrendered, attack Khan futu city immediately."

Hou Junji wanted to kill Gaochang and defeat the West Turks, but he finally chose the safest one and ate Gaochang first.