"This, this is so unexpected." Lu Sheobi was quite surprised.
The ministers were also surprised: "Your Majesty, Your Majesty, we are willing to serve as officials."
"As a king, you should be a virtuous king, a wise king, and a holy king, and as a minister, you should be upright and honest, and love the people like a son. I only ask you to be compassionate and do your own thing." King Ksitigarbha made it clear how he should be a king.
"Your Majesty, Shengming." A flattering voice.
King Ksitigarbha ordered: "From now on, the king's general Min Gong will lead 10,000 troops to guard Lubi City to assist the king in managing government affairs and calm the people's hearts. The original 50,000 Lubi City defenders were integrated into the general's camp and strictly rectified. Send troops in three days, join me in making great achievements, and capture the city of Xiliao within one month."
The generals are excited.
The ministers discussed it a lot.
Qin Yong: "Luphi City is the throat of Xiliao. Strategically, it is a battleground for military strategists. The Indonesian River passes through the city. The geographical location is extremely important. Luby City cannot be lost. The key now is to defeat Ksitigarbha's army all the way. In the city, not only did the number of soldiers not decrease, but the number of soldiers increased."
Wang Erhan: "Master, how do you say this?"
Qin Yong: "Every time King Ksitigarbha conquered a city, he only left a small number of his own troops to control the capital of the surrendered country, and integrated all the troops of the surrendered country into the ranks, and recruited a large number of troops. In the battle of Lubi City, he recruited 100,000 soldiers and horses, and now Ksitigarbha The king’s army has exceeded 400,000 and will reach Lubi City in a day.”
The Minister of War came out and said: "Ksitigarbha is now very proud and invincible. He threatens to pursue the victory and conquer Xiliao within a month."
Wang Erhan snorted disdainfully, but his face looked worried: "Is there any news from the consort?"
A minister came out: "Your Majesty, there has been no movement in the Prince Consort's palace."
Zhang Zhongliang led the five warriors, Wei Wei, Wei Jue, Mary, Shan Dan, Lu Junyong, Riguang and Yueguang to observe the terrain outside the city.
Zhang Zhongliang: "Have you seen this? Xiliao City is backed by a mountain and is located high up. It is easy to defend and difficult to attack. There is flat land in front, which must be where Ksitigarbha's troops were stationed. There is a small river to the west. With this danger, There is no way to retreat. If we can drive Ksitigarbha to the west, we will win a great victory in this battle."
Everyone was puzzled. Only Lu Junyong nodded understandingly.
Wei Wei: "What does Prince Consort mean that we give up resistance everywhere? Lead Ksitigarbha to Xiliao for the final battle?"
Wei Jue: "It's too risky. If we don't hold on, the country will be destroyed. Coach, please think again."
Zhang Zhongliang: "Generals, listen to me. With our military strength, if we confront Ksitigarbha, there will be rivers of blood. Even if we win by chance, the national strength will not recover for several years. If we can outmaneuver and reduce casualties, the lives of the people will be saved." Blessed. What's more, gaining or losing a city only depends on a false name, which does not affect the overall situation. Ksitigarbha is known to have strict discipline and has no offense. If we don't withdraw our troops, even if Ksitigarbha gains the city, it will be meaningless, let alone We need to divide our forces for defense. If one is weakening and the other is increasing, we have a better chance of winning."
Everyone nodded.
Lu Junyong: "Haha, how about I go back to the commander's house and make arrangements early?"
Zhang Zhongliang: "Brother Lu Junyong is right."
The group went down to the city and returned home.
Zhang Zhongliang sat in the commander's mansion, and the generals took orders in front of their tents.
Zhang Zhongliang: "Do you understand my commander's intention?"
Everyone nodded.
Zhang Zhongliang: "The main thing now is to delay and buy time. If he travels normally by waterway, Ksitigarbha can reach Western Liao in four days. If he can be stopped for ten more days, he will be able to use Western Liao's natural terrain to completely wipe out the enemy." .My generals, I have given an order——"
Everyone stood.
Zhang Zhongliang: "Lu Junyong led an army of 20,000 to dig an artificial lake and release water from the existing river to the west of Xiliao City. It must be completed within ten days."
Lu Junyong: "Haha, I have the order."
Zhang Zhongliang: "Shan Dan, Hao Tianlei and Chen Yumei led an army of 50,000 people and threw large rocks and other objects into the Ni River to block Ksitigarbha's march. We must delay Ksitigarbha for two days."
Shan Shan, Hao Tianlei, and Chen Yumei: "Get the order."
Zhang Zhongliang: "Two days later, you will lead an army of 50,000 back to Lubi City. You will meet with General Wei Wei and Ba Jian's 50,000 troops in Lubi City to jointly fight against Ksitigarbha. You are not allowed to face the enemy head-on. You can only be defeated, not allowed. Win, delay Ksitigarbha for three days."
Weiwei and Bajian: "Get the order."
Zhang Zhongliang: "Wei Jue and Wang Yihu led an army of 50,000 to spread suspicion between Hua and Xiliao. They must delay Ksitigarbha's journey for one day."
Wei Jue and Wang Yihu: "I have the order."
Zhang Zhongliang: "Mary obeys the order."
Mary came out.
Zhang Zhongliang: "I order you to lead an army of 80,000 people and stop Ksitigarbha thirty miles away from the western Liao city. You must delay it for four days. The key to success or failure depends on you. Do you have a chance of winning?"
Mary: "Yes."
Zhang Zhongliang: "If the two armies successfully block the enemy and return to Western Liao, then their 150,000 troops will be under your command. If they are surrounded and cut off and cannot return to reinforcements, then your 80,000 soldiers will fight against the enemy. You should be careful." .”
Mary: "I have a clever plan. I can issue a military order. Don't worry, Prince Consort."
Zhang Zhongliang: "Ba Nanye led an army of 100,000 people up the mountain to cut firewood and pile it outside the city. Each soldier had to complete four tasks every day."
Postscript to male industry: "Get the order."
Zhang Zhongliang: "Masters Sunlight and Yueguang are responsible for treating the wounded. Thank you, Master."
Sunlight, moonlight: "No need to be polite, you should."
Zhang Zhongliang: "The rest of the troops are mobile reserves. Everyone, get up early tomorrow and take your positions. Anyone who delays the opportunity to fight will be dealt with according to military law."
Everyone: "Yes."
Facing the surging Ni River, Shan Dan, Hao Tianlei, and Chen Yumei led an army of 50,000 to cut mountains and throw large rocks into the Ganges River.
Tan Ma came to report: "Holy girl, Ksitigarbha's army is heading eastward. The ships are connected for several miles. It will take at most half a day to get here."
Shan Shan: "I know!" Turning to Hao Tianlei and Chen Yumei: "Two guard brothers, we have received the marshal's order to intercept Ksitigarbha for two days. Now one day has passed, and Ksitigarbha still has half a day to arrive. It will take another day to clear the waterway after we arrive. It seems that the marshal has assigned us the lightest errand."
Hao Tianlei: "The Marshal's love for the Saint is a lesson to be learned."
Shan Dan: "The Crown Princess only has 80,000 troops, but it is too difficult to hold off the enemy for four days. I want to hold Ksitigarbha for three days to reduce her pressure. What do the two guard brothers think?"
Chen Yumei: "The saint's words make sense. I just tell the sergeants to hurry up and fill the river."
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The Ni River keeps flowing. Ksitigarbha's fleet is mighty and mighty, heading eastward along the river.
Ksitigarbha Ksitigarbha stood on the deck of a handsome ship, looking at the vast river, with a calm and relaxed expression.
After a while, the ship anchored and stopped.
Ksitigarbha looked around: "Why did you stop the boat?"
Detective report: "Notice to King Ksitigarbha that the Western Liao Kingdom sent a large army to cover the bottom of the river with large rocks in front of them. All the leading fleet hit the rocks and anchored."
Ksitigarbha sneered: "Humph, you dare not fight, but you use such tactics to block my heavenly soldiers. Hahaha! How can a few stones destroy my great ambition to save the world and save people. Send the order, clear the main road quickly, and the fleet will be in one line." Arrange the words and push into Fahrenheit as quickly as possible.”
Just command the troops to form a formation on the shore to meet the enemy.
In the distance, dots of warships gradually approached.
Shan Dan: "The order goes down, the drums and trumpets sound, and the soldiers can only shout, but not attack."
Drums were beating on the shore, horns were blaring loudly, and the sergeant's shouts were shaking the sky and the earth.
The fleet stopped again.
Ksitigarbha: "Why did you stop the boat?"
Detective report: "The army of the Western Liao Kingdom has formed a formation on the shore. Our march is too slow, so we have to wait for the army to gather and start the battle."
"Yes." King Ksitigarbha nodded, "Today we will avoid its sharp edge and have a truce for the night. Pass on the order, and all the ministries will gather as soon as possible tomorrow, abandon the ship and go ashore, and then fight the decisive battle."
