Chapter 3624
Proof of Value
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Throughout the entire winter, during the coolest days in the Ganges River basin, neither side deployed their troops to the battlefield, but instead focused on their own pre-battle preparations.
As winter passed in a flash, Rahul and Guan Yu completed their preparations for the inevitable war that was about to break out.
For Rahul, war preparations were complete, but there were still many gaps in the training and quality of the army. Even if one or two elite royal troops were to provide support, it would not be of much use.
After all, this was the royal elite force, and Rahul couldn't possibly dismantle it to strengthen the army's core and command structure.
After all, this was the army representing Vasudeva I, not the army of the north. No matter how bold Rahul was, he would never do such a thing.
Rahul, who had already chosen to support Vasudeva I, would not risk damaging his relationship with Vasudeva I in this regard, much less destroy the foundation of Vasudeva I's rule over the Kushan Empire.
If this were to be done, ignoring Vasudeva I's words and having Rahul, while holding core military power within the Brahmin caste, directly resorting to the threat of force would be more likely to accomplish the established reform strategy.
Therefore, the royal elite troops were not useless in Rahul's territory, but their effectiveness was simply limited.
Therefore, strengthening the collective combat effectiveness of the army is still quite difficult for Rahul at present.
We have supplies, logistics, and equipment, but not enough time.
In terms of the timing of launching a war, Rahul most hoped to wage war during the spring and summer.
If war were to break out at this time, and the intensity of the war were to gradually increase, the most intense period of the war would be extended into the hottest summer months.
At that time, by leveraging their local advantages and the hot climate, they will be able to largely close the gap in armor between the two sides.
While the Han army could indeed continue to wear heavy armor and utilize its defensive capabilities, the reduction in physical strength and significant energy expenditure caused by the heavy armor in the sweltering weather would severely impact the Han soldiers' combat readiness and performance.
Although this negative state of rapid physical exhaustion can be mitigated by using command nodes to direct soldiers to take turns, this requires command.
Rahul, who was confident in his command abilities, was well aware that if the Han Empire's army had such a weakness, he could disrupt the rotation of soldiers and the circulation of physical strength through the infiltration of his command abilities.
It can be said that engaging in battle during the spring and summer not only gave Raphael enough time to complete the internal training and strengthening of his army, but also allowed him to effectively take advantage of the local weather conditions.
Although the Han Empire had the ability to suppress the weather and environment, this suppression was ultimately limited in time.
The established climate can be postponed, or even a balanced cycle can be created, but the corresponding hot climate cannot be eliminated. This is an experience that Rahul has gained through testing during the long fighting process.
"By using the defensive nodes of Gaya and Rajagaha to watch over each other, we can further delay the advance of the Han Empire's army and prepare for the subsequent war." Looking up at the huge map in front of him, Rahul's gaze swept directly over Rajagaha and Gaya, and then he made the corresponding arrangements.
The two cities located south of Pataliputra were not actually very important to either the Brahmins or Rahul.
However, its current strategic location and advantages still make it worthwhile to invest in.
With these two cities in possession, Rahul could directly threaten Guan Yu's army east of Pataliputra from the southern flank. If necessary, Pataliputra could serve as the main attacking force, with the Ganges River naval forces providing support, and troops from Gaya and Rajgir assisting from the flanks, all of which could seriously threaten Guan Yu's army.
Even when they gained the upper hand on the battlefield, an army attacking from the flank could directly encircle Guan Yu's army, giving the Kushan army the possibility of annihilating the enemy.
Given this possibility and risk, Guan Yu's army would inevitably need to deal with Gaya and Rajagaha before actually attacking Huashi City.
Even if we don't take these two cities first, we must send corresponding troops to contain them and avoid putting our army in such a huge risk.
Rahul knew very well that Guan Yu's abilities were indeed quite good, but there was no absolute gap between them. In fact, even in terms of pure command ability, the gap between Guan Yu and him was still very large.
Both sides have their strengths and weaknesses. This balance of advantages and disadvantages means that neither Rahul nor Guan Yu can achieve victory in a short period of time.
Therefore, Rajgir and Gaya are very important.
Within the Kushan lineage, those responsible for governing these two cities were handpicked by Rahul.
One is the extremely talented Kusroy, whose talent is terrifyingly strong in training troops, willpower, and command ability.
Their ability to make quick judgments and act decisively on the battlefield perfectly showcased their natural talent.
However, due to his status, it would be difficult for Kusroy to gain the recognition and support of others before he achieved outstanding results. Therefore, this trip to Gaya and Rajgir was also a kind of training.
If Rahul can achieve results in this training, then he will not only gain an excellent army commander, but an extremely excellent army commander.
For the Kushans, and especially for the Brahmins, they did not lack an army, but rather a commander.
With enough excellent commanders, the Brahmanical system's human wave tactics can be further developed, and the system's combat power can be further enhanced.
The other general chosen by Rahul was Gars.
A general who previously served in frontline command and was sufficiently loyal.
With frontline command experience and the ability to command enough people to trust him, he is qualified to serve as the visible commander and staff member.
The reason it was done openly was because Gals was loyal enough to obey Rahul's orders, whether they were right or wrong.
Therefore, if you want to develop Kusroy, Gars is the best choice.
This approach avoids the problem of Kusroy's abilities not being demonstrated, thus failing to convince others, while also allowing Kusroy to showcase his abilities and talents, proving his value and worth, and demonstrating that he is worth saving.
Kusroy had been informed of this before he set off.
Garth, who was also traveling with them, was informed by Rahul. (End of Chapter)