NABC Chapter 2807 Li Shen's War Mode
Chapter 2807 Li Shen's War Mode
Although Li Shen had something on his mind, he still chatted with his father.
"You're right. Tactics and strategies are determined by one's current conditions, and weaponry is the most important condition."
Li Shimin nodded in agreement. "One force can overcome ten techniques." No matter how good the tactics and strategies are, they are useless without strong military support.
"But what do you mean by saying your tactics are different?"
“Reporting to Aj, it is because my weapons and equipment are different from those of other armies.”
A thousand years ago, feudal lords vied for supremacy. Back then, they fought with swords and horses, and the weapons they used were different from those of today, as were the materials.
The Qin state was skilled in weaponry; their bows and crossbows could shoot farther and were more powerful than those of other states, which led to a change in their tactics.
They used tanks back then, but those have been phased out now.
This is why tactics began to change as weapons developed.
Li Shen took a sip of water as he spoke.
"Go on," Li Shimin said, listening intently.
“Father, in the past, when our two armies faced off, we would have the archers fire a few volleys first, and sometimes the enemy cavalry would arrive after we only fired one volley.”
Cavalry is a powerful weapon on the battlefield today, and when combined with armor, it becomes a deadly weapon.
Like Aye's Xuanjia Army, they were invincible in battle and unconquerable in attack.
Li Shen had never seen the Xuanjia Army, only heard legends about them, and the Xuanjia Army was located in the royal forbidden garden outside Xuanwu Gate.
"Then what's different about your uprising?" Li Shen was right; cavalry was a powerful weapon.
"Me? I have the Air Force."
"Air Force... Air Force?" Li Shimin was taken aback when he heard Li Shen mention the Air Force.
"Yes," Li Shen nodded with a smile.
“Father, have you forgotten the Guard’s hot air balloons? They can fly in the air; I call them the Air Force.”
I still have some petroleum grease on hand, which can be used to make kerosene bombs.
Thrown from a great height, it is impossible for the enemy to defend against it, and even if they wanted to, they would have no chance.
When the two armies are engaged in battle, first drop a volley of incendiary bombs, then take advantage of the chaos to surround and annihilate them, thus ending the war ahead of schedule.
As for conquering cities and seizing territory, my elder brother has already witnessed that when we attacked Goguryeo.
Moreover, I also have explosives. When I attacked Yilu City, I used explosives to blow open the city gate without needing any siege equipment.
This is what I meant by the changed tactics and strategies.
Li Shen used real-life examples to explain his tactics to Li Shimin, although they could not be called perfect.
But it can still change the course of the battle.
After hearing this, Li Shimin pondered deeply. He had seen the battle reports from Goguryeo and could imagine the scene at that time.
He remembered the battle reports from Kucha even more.
Although Li Shen's hot air balloon has many drawbacks, it is definitely a powerful weapon on the battlefield. If used properly, it is almost impossible for the enemy to defend against.
Does this battle strategy really have to change as Li Shen said?
Was this good or bad for the Tang Dynasty?
"Tenth Brother, your things must never be passed on, or my Li family dynasty will be in grave danger."
Li Shimin gave Li Shen a final piece of advice.
"Don't worry, Father. I'm currently researching countermeasures to prepare a backup plan for the royal family."
Li Shen nodded in comfort.
His father has no idea that he's researching cannons. If he can actually develop a cannon, the kind that explodes upon landing...
At that time, conquering cities and seizing territories will be a piece of cake.
The musket is also a good thing, but Li Shen thinks it's too troublesome. He's working on making the primer.
"Well, if you can develop a countermeasure, then my Li family will have a means to rebel."
Li Shimin nodded in agreement after hearing this.
"Then could you contribute some money, Father? Researching this is very expensive."
Li Shen seized the opportunity to speak.
"Ah~~~ I'm a little tired. You stay here and keep watch, I'm going to rest for a while."
Li Shimin yawned, then got up and left with Empress Zhangsun and Consort Wei.
"Hmph, so stingy."
Watching his father's departing figure, Li Shen curled his lip. Talking about money hurts feelings, huh?
Not long after, Xue Rengui arrived at the medical school with his guard battalion. Li Shen made some simple arrangements, instructing the guards to take charge of the outer perimeter's defenses, and then Xue Rengui went out.
Li Shen sat in the chair and waited. Three hours had passed when suddenly, amidst the cries of an infant, Li Shen abruptly stood up.
"She's given birth!" Li Shen clapped his hands, and Lu Dingniang and the others also showed joy.
With a creak, the ward door opened, and the midwife came out.
"Congratulations, Your Highness Prince Ji! Congratulations on the birth of your new wife!"
After the midwife came out, she happily told Li Shen the good news. She had participated in the delivery of several children in the Prince Ji's mansion and knew that the Prince Ji loved daughters, so she would definitely reward him handsomely.
Sure enough, Li Shen grinned immediately upon hearing this:
"Hahaha, good, very good, someone come and reward me, a great reward."
"Thank you for your generous gift, Your Highness Prince Ji." The midwife immediately bowed. Prince Ji's gifts always started at ten strings of cash, unlike those from other high-ranking officials and nobles.
"May I enter?"
Li Shen inquired.
"Your Highness, we'll have to wait a while. We can enter once the inside has been cleaned up," the midwife replied.
"How is Xiaoxiao?" Li Shen asked about Su Xiaoxiao's condition.
"Your Highness Prince Ji, please rest assured, Lady Su is just exhausted and is fine. She will be alright after a rest."
The midwife continued in response.
Li Shen was relieved. Soon after, the nurses finished cleaning up, and Li Shen and the others went inside.
Li Shen strode forward. Su Xiaoxiao had her eyes closed and looked like she had fallen asleep from exhaustion.
Next to her lay a wrinkled little figure, eyes closed and tongue sticking out.
Li Shen sat down next to her and gently stroked Su Xiaoxiao's face; her temples were still wet.
"Your Highness..." Su Xiaoxiao felt Li Shen's hand, opened her eyes, and called out softly.
"Yes, thank you for your hard work, Xiaoxiao." Li Shen nodded slightly.
"It is my honor and my wish to bear a child for Your Highness." Although Su Xiaoxiao was tired, her eyes shone with light.
During this period, a woman's inability to bear children for a man was considered a sign of immorality, and infertility was one of the seven grounds for divorce.
Moreover, having a child would provide her with someone to rely on in the future, especially within a wealthy and noble family like the Prince Ji's Mansion.
"Yes, I know. You're tired. Take a good rest. You don't need to worry about anything else. I'll take care of everything."
Even His Majesty and the Empress came to visit you, which means that this child was born into a noble family.
I will humbly request Your Majesty to bestow a name upon this child.
Li Shen held Su Xiaoxiao's hand.
"Thank you, Your Highness." Su Xiaoxiao looked at Li Shen gratefully upon hearing this, tears welling up in her eyes.
She understood the significance of the name bestowed by His Majesty; she was merely a concubine, and the child she bore would be an illegitimate child with no status in the royal palace.
It would be different if His Majesty personally named the child; the outside world would know that this child is very important to the Prince Ji's residence.
"Rest assured and have some peace of mind."
(If you don't believe me, I'll shed tears over this long journey; open the box and examine the pomegranate-red skirt.)