Jingzhou, Xiangyang!
Prince Chu's Mansion.
Zhao Rui has been having a hard time recently. Even if he goes to the backyard to play games with his concubine, he is a little distracted and unable to do anything because Zhao Shan is coming.
Zhao Shan sent troops to attack Nanyang, but Zhao Rui was worried that he could not stop him.
Just like this, in addition to arranging for Su Wei to go north to the Eighteenth Village of Nanyang, Zhao Rui also sent a message to Yangzhou, asking King Wu Zhaogou to send troops for reinforcements. Zhao Rui fell, and Zhao Gou couldn't escape either.
The two sides have a bitter relationship, and Zhao Rui believes that Zhao Gou will send troops.
The army under Zhao Rui is also mobilizing and preparing for war in all aspects. In addition, Zhao Rui also increased food, grass and financial support for the bandits in Nanyang's Eighteen Villages, and promised that once Zhao Shan's attack was blocked, Zhao Rui would determine the territory controlled by the Eighteen Bandits and assign it to the bandits for their own governance. .
This is tantamount to splitting the earth and becoming king.
It is to recognize the status of these thieves and thieves as a state within a state.
Such an arrangement was tantamount to abandoning Nanyang County and the people of Nanyang County, but Zhao Rui didn't care. For him, as long as he could hold Nanyang and block Zhao Shan's way south, it would not be a big problem no matter how many people he abandoned.
Failure to hold on is the big problem.
Zhao Rui did not go to enjoy the singing and dancing today, but looked through the information in the study, cramming to learn more about the preparations for food, grass and money. Fortunately, Jingzhou has a good geographical location and developed waterways. It has not been affected by the war before and is generally prosperous and prosperous.
Just so, Zhao Rui was not short of food, grass, soldiers and horses.
While Zhao Rui was flipping through the information, there was a rush of footsteps, and a eunuch came in to report: "Your Majesty, Chief Registrar Su Wei wants to see you."
"pass!"
Zhao Rui ordered to go down.
The eunuch went to deliver the order, and soon Su Wei hurried in and reported: "Your Majesty, there is news from Luoyang that Zhao Shan has raised an army. According to the current information, Zhao Shan has 30,000 to 40,000 troops and is heading towards Luyang. ”
"Hahaha……"
Zhao Rui couldn't help stroking his beard and laughing.
Laughter, so arrogant!
Laughter is a way to vent the pressure in my heart.
After Zhao Rui stopped laughing, he stared at Su Wei again and confirmed: "How many people did Zhao Shan go south? Can you tell me again?"
Su Wei replied: "Report to the king, up to 40,000 people."
Zhao Rui became even more energetic.
Forty thousand people!
Nothing to fear!
Zhao Rui stood up and paced back and forth with his hands behind his back. He stopped after a while. He looked at Su Wei and said, "In terms of military strength, I have recruited more than 60,000 elite troops. Including the troops of the Eighteen Villages in Nanyang, we have already More than 100,000 people.”
"In addition, King Wu and Zhao Gou will send troops for reinforcements. Our total military strength is estimated to be 150,000."
"Zhao Shan actually has only 40,000 people."
"With such a small number of troops, it is simply a fool's dream to try to capture Jingzhou."
"In this battle with Zhao Shan, 150,000 people versus 40,000 people. No matter how you say it, the advantage is mine."
Zhao Rui flicked his sleeves and ordered: "Before, I was worried about everything, but now, I have no worries and worries anymore. We must take the initiative to fight Zhao Shan, completely defeat Zhao Shan's troops, annihilate Zhao Shan, and strive to enter again Luoyang."
Zhao Rui was so frightened before.
How confident I am now.
Zhao Rui thought that when Zhao Shan went south, he would recruit Wei Polu, Yue Pengfei, Qin Zhong and others. Unexpectedly, no one was there, which made Zhao Rui happy.
Su Wei's heart moved.
He had never known about the alliance between Zhao Rui and Zhao Gou. He had to inform the emperor in advance to prepare for this matter.
Otherwise, Zhao Shan would be easily passive.
Zhao Rui's eyes were bright and he continued to give instructions: "In this battle, I will go out in person. Su Wei, you come with me. After I leave, the prince Zhao Xuan will take charge of the overall situation. In addition, the person leading the troops this time is General Li Buyi. Li Buyi has been cultivating himself these years, and it’s time for him to go out and fight."
Su Wei was surprised and said: "The king actually invited Li Buyi?"
Li Buyi was a military general of Daqian. He was once a tiger general who crossed the Yangtze River and Huaihe River and suppressed countless rebellious people. As soon as the rebellious people were suppressed, he was impeached by the officials of the DPRK. Because Li Buyi did not benefit from the eunuchs, he was impeached again by the eunuchs. He was immediately dismissed from office and has been living in seclusion in Jingzhou.
Now, Li Buyi has come out of the mountain.
In Daqian, there were Wei Polu in the north and Li Buyi in the south. Moreover, Li Buyi was younger than Wei Polu and was in his prime.
This is Zhao Shan’s biggest enemy.
At this moment, Su Wei was planning to deliver the news. However, he became increasingly wary. He didn't know a lot of Zhao Rui's news, which showed that Zhao Rui was on guard against him.
You must be careful when doing things, and no flaws should be exposed.
Zhao Rui looked at Su Wei's surprised look and said with a smile: "Ask Li Buyi to come out. It's a trivial matter. It's nothing to worry about. Don't be surprised. Go ahead and make arrangements. Tomorrow morning we will send troops north to station in Xinye County, Nanyang for command. You can then give the order to Ye Yunfei of Lushan, I am waiting for good news from him and hope that he will block Zhao Shan at the gate of Nanyang."
"I accept your order!"
Su Wei agreed and quickly went to make arrangements. At the same time, he contacted people in Dongchang and spread the news that Li Buyi and Wu King Zhao Gou had sent troops.
Then, Su Wei arranged to send troops.
Early the next morning, Su Wei arrived at the Chu Palace and followed Zhao Rui to the army.
Zhao Rui was wearing golden armor, holding the sword on his waist with one hand, waving and shouting with the other hand, swearing to go to war in person, as if he wanted to eliminate harm for the people. After Zhao Rui said something, he led the army northward.
After Zhao Rui sent troops, he ordered Ye Yunfei to do his best to stop Zhao Shan, and the news was also sent to the mountain stronghold in Lushan.
The terrain of Mount Lu is quite special.
The mountain stretches over a wide area, and the terrain is easy to defend and difficult to attack. To climb Lushan Mountain, you need to go around the Seven-Turn Link, because the mountain road is winding and winding, with seven winding sections.
Every area can be fortified.
The mountains of Lushan stretch widely, and there are water sources, as well as the grain, grass and equipment sent by Zhao Rui. As a result, Ye Yunfei has strong soldiers and horses, and is very powerful. After all, he is from the palace of Zhao Rui and Chu.
Lushan’s cottage camp.
In the backyard.
A middle-aged man in his late forties was sweating profusely while practicing chopping with a knife. The muscles all over his body are bulging, and the veins look like horned dragons, giving people a strong and ferocious impression.
This is Ye Yunfei.
He is the leader of the bandits in Nanyang's Eighteen Villages.
Ye Yunfei's sword skills are very simple, only direct chopping, slashing and stabbing, no fancy sword skills. Every move he made was skillful and clumsy, and every move was extremely powerful.
This kind of sword technique is the fastest and most powerful on the battlefield.
While Ye Yunfei was practicing martial arts, the sound of rapid footsteps came, and a woman with a bun and a black warrior uniform walked over quickly.
The woman is in her twenties, with wheat-colored skin, big black eyes, a hot figure, slender legs, and a youthful and wild atmosphere.
The woman’s name is Ye Ruoyu, she is Ye Yunfei’s daughter.
Ye Ruoyu walked to the courtyard, looked at Ye Yunfei who was wielding a sword, and said loudly: "Dad, the imperial court has sent troops, and 40,000 troops are coming towards us in Lushan. The King of Chu also sent a letter."
When Ye Yunfei heard the letter from King Chu, he immediately put down his golden-backed sword and asked urgently: "What did His Highness King Chu say?"
