Because of this approach, even if it fails, the loss will not be big, but if it succeeds, it can not only claim credit but also plunder the spoils.

Especially the men and women among the spoils of war are all their own private property and do not need to be handed over to the state.

It’s really like eating two fish with one fish.

This ethos among Wu's army led them to be brave in private plunder and timid in public warfare.

The most typical example is that every time the Wu army goes north to attack the city, as long as the Wei army closes the city gates and holds on, Wu will be unable to attack.

The generals below will habitually want to lead their own troops to plunder the people around them, and when they have plundered enough, they will want to retreat with the loot.

Sun Quan's repeated hatred at the foot of Hefei City is not unrelated to the Wu army's ethos.

If it is beneficial, they will rush forward in a rush, but if it is not beneficial, they will want to retreat. How can this kind of army have any resilience?

Without resilience, where would the siege ability come from?

The siege of a city actually involves the cost of human lives.

Luo Xian whispered:

"Wu Guo obviously managed to regain his breath with the help of the big man. Does he want to go north to rob him again?"

To be honest, although Wu's boat-managing skills are indeed worthy of learning, he actually looks down on Wu Jun's corrupt morale from the bottom of his heart.

Fu Qian was much more straightforward. He curled his lips and said:

"Wu Gou's nature is like this, isn't it normal?"

Compared with Luo Xian, Fu Qian's disgust and hatred for the Wu people were deeply rooted in his bones.

Using the enemy's best fighting method and defeating the enemy with his own hands was one of the important reasons why he came to study in the Kingdom of Wu.

Another important reason was that it was the division commander's order to let him come to Wu State.

"I'm afraid it will be different this time."

However, Ma Tian expressed a different opinion. He pointed at the Wu ships that were constantly entering and leaving Stone City:

"Don't you think there is something unusual about the Wu garrison in Stone City these days?"

"But sir, didn't you say that Wu Jun is going north again? It would be strange if there is no abnormality, right?"

Luo Xian and Fu Qian were a little confused.

Martin smiled calmly:

"Sun Quan has hoarded so much food in Stone City, and now he has requisitioned so many civilians in Jianye, plus the current abnormality..."

As he spoke, he looked at the two of them and continued:

"Also, the date of your return has been delayed again and again. I heard that the people sent by Wu State to learn how to ride and fight in Chang'an have not come back either."

"In my opinion, I'm afraid the movement won't be too small this time."

There are already 20,000 civilians gathered in Jianye, and I heard there will be at least 100,000 people in the end.

How many troops can be used to support 100,000 civilians?

Although Luo Xian and Fu Qian are among the best among their peers.

But firstly, they don’t have as many information channels as Martin, and secondly, they don’t have as much knowledge and experience as Martin.

Otherwise, why would the big man let Martin be the team leader?

When I heard what Martin said, I felt that the problem was somewhat serious.

But seeing the two of them, their eyes lit up:

"Sir, are you saying that it is possible for us to follow them into battle this time?"

"Putting what you have learned into practice is the rule of the academy, and it applies to you all as well." Martin did not deny it, nor did he confirm it, "It's just that this time you may follow Wu State to the north."

"But I guess the Wu people don't dare to let you go into battle to meet the enemy. Otherwise, there will be casualties and it will be difficult to explain to the big man."

To put it bluntly, it is an observation and study group.

The cavalry training camp of Wu State is probably the same.

When Luo Xian and Fu Qian heard this, they couldn't help but feel a little disappointed.

When Martin saw the expressions of the two men, how could he not know what they were thinking.

"You two, don't underestimate the actions of following Wu Jun. If the Wu people really make a big move this time, they will definitely have to use their family resources."

He would rather the people starve to death than to hoard food, and now he has requisitioned so many civilians. This time, Sun Quan may have made a rare big move in recent years.

Martin reminded:

"The Wu people are good at boat division. If you follow them, you will definitely see a lot of things. This is an extremely rare opportunity to understand the Wu army."

When the two of them heard this, they understood, and their eyes suddenly lit up:

"Sir, how confident are you in your guess?"

Ma Tian looked at the stone city and said leisurely:

"Seven or eight points."

Otherwise, how can we explain the various anomalies in front of us?

"If it is really as expected, sir, do you think the Wu people will succeed this time?"

"Everything in the world is unpredictable, how can I know?"

Martin's gaze turned north again.

On the vast river, it is difficult to see clearly what is happening on the other side.

It's obvious that Sun Quan has made a big move this time, but he doesn't know whether Wei Guoguo will be prepared?

In the past, communications between Wu and Han would most likely have been intercepted by Wei at the Jingzhou border.

Therefore, if Han and Wu agreed to send troops in April, Wei would be aware of it in advance.

But since the fall of Guanzhong, Wei began to shrink its troops in northern Jingzhou.

In the past, Wei's layout in Jingzhou was centered on Xiangyang.

But now, with Wancheng as the center, we are also guarding the south and west.

As a result, part of the Wei army in Jingzhou will be transferred to the Wuguan Pass to the west of Wancheng to prevent the Han army from leaving Wuguan.

If Xiangyang's location was not so important, Guanqiu Jian, the governor of Jingzhou, even wanted to suggest that Cao Shuang abandon Xiangyang, shrink his troops, and deploy defenses along the Han River.

The shrinkage of Wei State in the north of Jingzhou, coupled with the internal divisions of Wei State, also weakened Wei State's strength.

In this case, Wei's attention was focused more on Wuguan.

Naturally, I don't have more energy to pay attention to every move in the south of Jingzhou as before.
Chapter completed!