Three days after Lü Meng sent Wang Ji a letter persuading him to surrender, Wang Ji finally wrote back to Lü Meng, challenging Lü Meng and agreeing that tomorrow, the two sides would fight to the death under Jiangling City.
Lu Meng was overjoyed.
I was still worried about whether I should wait until the Sun brothers arrived at Jiangling City before launching an siege. There was no response to the letter for three days. Maybe Wang Ji was really shameless and endured this provocation.
But now, Lu Meng got the news that the other party was willing to go out of the city to fight in the field.
Lu Meng really didn't think too much about whether Wang Ji had a plan, because even if there was a plan, Lu Meng was not afraid.
First, Wang Ji has no experience in battle formations and has very few troops. It is impossible to empty all the troops in the city for a field battle. He only has a few thousand men to fight out of the city. His troops are at a disadvantage and he has no command, so he will lose in the field battle. .
Second, even if Wang Ji wants to use a plan, as long as he goes out of the city to fight in the field, he will have Jiangling City behind him and Jiangdong Army in front of him. The terrain is open and there are no conditions for floods and fire attacks. Wang Ji has insufficient troops. Anyway, if Lu Meng puts himself in his shoes, it is Unexpectedly, Wang Ji used tricks to defeat him in the battle between the dignified formations.
Third, Lu Meng was confident in the combat effectiveness of his soldiers.
Although Jiangdong has a world-wide military system, it is hard to say how effective the private armies led by other generals are, but the more than 10,000 Chinese troops led by Lu Meng himself are elites who have been trained by Lu Meng for more than three years. Lu Meng believes in their land warfare capabilities.
The main force of the Jingzhou Army is in Xiangfan, and the soldiers in Jiangling City are left behind. Their combat power should not be too high. Even if they have a plan, they can defeat it with force.
Based on the above three points, Lu Meng didn't care whether Wang Ji had a conspiracy. He wasn't afraid if there was a conspiracy. At worst, he would just attack by force.
As long as Wang Ji's soldiers who are out of the city fighting in the field are defeated, Jiangling City's defensive power can be greatly weakened, and then the city can be attacked again, and the victory can be completed in one battle.
If Wang Ji could be captured alive with this battle, he might even be able to save the city siege.
As soon as Lu Meng received Wang Ji's reply, he immediately began to mobilize his troops.
First, transfer Ding Feng, the most capable soldier in the world, to the front army, let Zhu Huan and Quan Cong guard the two wings of the army, and sit in the middle army. As long as Ding Feng wears down the energy of the Jiangling defenders, he will immediately press forward. The elite Chinese army strives to defeat the enemy in one fell swoop.
After completing the tactical plan and adjusting the military deployment, Lu Meng calmed down and waited for the decisive field battle with the Jiangling garrison tomorrow.
In Jiangling City, late at night when Wang Ji wrote to Lu Meng, Shi Bao had already climbed out of the city wall. Accompanied by several guards, he carried Wang Ji's letter and went to inform Deng Ai.
It took more than half a day to get from Jiangling City to Deng Ai's miner camp. Shi Bao climbed over the wall in the middle of the night. By the morning, he should have almost found Deng Ai and delivered his message.
But Wang Ji didn't know the specific location of the miner camp led by Deng Ai, and whether it could reach the attack position in time. Don't start fighting on his own side, Deng Ai was still on the road.
Therefore, Wang Ji still needs a lot of delay.
It was agreed to fight Lü Meng in the field during the day, but Wang Ji still insisted on not fighting in the morning. It was not until late afternoon that he led his army out of the city to fight Lü Meng.
As for the Jiangling City garrison, Wang Ji plans to dispatch 8,000 people this time.
Lü Meng was not stupid. If Wang Ji sent out fewer people, Lü Meng could easily tell that Wang Ji had not lost his cool. Then the provocation of Wang Ji to go out to fight in the city must have an ulterior motive, and Lü Meng would be on guard.
And Wang Ji suddenly mobilized 8,000 people to leave the city, which would give Lu Meng the feeling that Wang Ji had completely lost his mind, making Lu Meng mistakenly think that Wang Ji planned to rely on field battles to determine the outcome of Jiangling City.
In this case, Lu Meng would seize the opportunity at all costs, attack in one fell swoop, and strive to quickly defeat Wang Ji's army and seize Jiangling City.
Lu Meng was using mind-attacking methods to stimulate the generals, and Wang Ji was using mind-attacking methods to attract all of Lu Meng's attention, creating opportunities for Deng Ai to sneak attack on the grain and grass camp.
Wang Ji led the Jiangling garrison out of the city, and Lu Meng also ordered Ding Feng to lead the army and prepare for the attack.
As for the Jiangling garrison, Wang Ji ostensibly led it, but the person who actually controlled the army was Guan Xing.
On the Jiangdong Army side, the former general Ding Feng had nothing to say when he saw Wang Ji and Guan Xing. As long as Lu Meng gave the order, Ding Feng planned to move his army forward and launch an attack.
But soon, the Jiangling garrison's camp suddenly separated and made way for them.
Immediately afterwards, a scene that surprised Ding Feng appeared - two people, two women, riding two war horses, arrived in front of the two armies.
The appearance of a woman in front of the army was already surprising. She was still a young female general, so Ding Feng couldn't help but take a second look.
These two women are really different in their own merits, but they are both beautiful and moving.
A slightly younger girl, looking about seventeen or eighteen years old.
Under his crotch is a dark red BMW, dressed as a military general in battle but without a helmet, with only a single ponytail, showing off his heroic spirit.
She has a jade face and red lips, a pair of almond eyes and inverted eyebrows. She has a beautiful face but cannot hide the cold aura emanating from her eyes. She is wearing a military-style armor, but she can still outline a conspicuous figure. The most terrible thing is that she has a beautiful face and red lips. Yes, he is holding a Qinglong Yanyue Sword in his hand.
A heroic female general uses such a big sword as a weapon. Are you sure she can wield it? !
Another slightly older woman also rode a horse into battle, with a black horse named "Little Red" on her hip. She was not dressed as a warrior, but was dressed in hunting attire, looking very heroic.
As for the appearance, well, there is no need to confirm it, Ding Feng recognized it at a glance.
The biological sister of Lord Sun Quan and the little princess of Jiangdong - Sun Shangxiang.
How did this person get involved in the two battle formations? !
When Sun Shangxiang came to the formation, he glanced at Jiangdong's soldiers and found the general's flag. Then he saw the word "D" on the general's flag. Sun Shangxiang suddenly felt relieved.
As for Jiangdong, the person named Ding who can lead an army into battle is probably the person he knows.
"Ding Chengyuan, come out and answer the question." Sun Shangxiang was not polite and shouted directly towards the Jiangdong Army camp.
That hesitant young lady Ding Feng, I am now a leading general, so give me some face.
There are so many people. If you ask me to go out, I will go out. How shameless.
Okay, it's a shame to criticize, but after Sun Shangxiang said this, Ding Feng had to come to the front of the battle obediently and listen to Sun Shangxiang's instructions.
No way, there is a reason for this.
Ding Feng did not come from a wealthy family. He came from a humble background. When he was in poverty in his early years, he had no choice but to join the army and earn a living.
In his early years, although Ding Feng was outstanding in martial arts, because he had no connections, no one promoted him, and he failed to make a name for himself after several years of work. In the end, he was arranged to be Sun Shangxiang's bodyguard.
Sun Shangxiang's bodyguards know everything. They just play with Sun Shangxiang and are responsible for making the little princess happy.
Although Ding Feng was dissatisfied, he had no choice. He was just a small captain at the time and was assigned by the superiors. What could he say? !
In the end, Sun Shangxiang realized that Ding Feng was very capable and could train his escorts very well. With the idea of cherishing talents, Sun Shangxiang recommended Ding Feng to Sun Quan, and now Ding Feng can lead the army in the battle. status.
Therefore, Sun Shangxiang had the favor of recommending Ding Feng. Even if Ding Feng disapproved of Lu Meng, he could not ignore Sun Shangxiang.
After coming out of the battle, Ding Feng cupped his fists and raised his hands. He first said hello and said, "Miss, I haven't seen you for several years. How are you?"
When Sun Shangxiang heard Ding Feng's address to her, she softened her tone and replied, "You're kind enough to remember me as a young lady. My husband treats me very well and he doesn't suffer much, so why do you break the alliance?" Guilty?! Is it my second brother who is shameless, or are you taking it upon yourself to make meritorious deeds and use troops without permission?!"
Ding Fengxin said, Miss, please don’t let me carry such a big pot.
Ding Feng's answer to Sun Shangxiang's words would be wrong.
Saying that it was Sun Quan's assignment and that he was just following orders would be tantamount to confirming that his lord Sun Quan had no faith and betrayed his alliance and would be ridiculed by the world.
But if you use troops without authorization, it is a serious crime of treason. Ding Feng, a boy from a low-level background, only got this position because of Sun Quan's favor. If he admits to sending troops without authorization, no matter whether it is true or not, Sun Quan will never reuse him in the future. .
Ding Feng was also embarrassed for a while. He looked at Sun Shangxiang with a bitter face, which meant that he was begging to be let go.
Sun Shangxiang didn't want to embarrass Ding Feng. After all, Ding Feng was willing to call her miss, which showed that Ding Feng had not forgotten his kindness to him in the past.
Therefore, Sun Shangxiang said to Ding Feng, "I know you are just following orders and not making things difficult for me. Go and call Lu Meng to the front of the battle, and I will ask him personally."
When Ding Feng heard this, he immediately breathed a sigh of relief and quickly sent his confidants to go find Lu Meng to report the matter.
At the same time, Ding Feng hurriedly handed over his hand again and kindly advised Sun Shangxiang, "Miss, calm down. The front of the two armies is a dangerous place. Miss is a rich man. Even if he wants to be held accountable, there is no need to risk his life."
"Dangerous place?!" Sun Shangxiang sneered and said, "Chengyuan, I am here, who dares to do anything against me?! Is it my husband's soldiers, or my second brother's subordinates?!"
Okay, Ding Feng has nothing to say.
This is indeed the truth. Even in front of the two armies, the eldest lady is still relatively safe, and no one dares to harm her.
But the problem now is that Jiangdong's army is going to attack Jiangling. This eldest lady stops in front of the two armies and rebukes Jiangdong for his betrayal. How can Jiangdong launch an attack? !
The master's sister is standing on the opposite side, how can we fight this battle? !
Look back and forget that your side fought tooth and nail to conquer Jingzhou. However, in order to appease your sister, the Lord gave you a punishment or something. Just thinking about it will demoralize you and even give you a spanking.
No matter how much we quarrel, we are still brothers and sisters. No matter how much we consider ourselves close friends, we are still outsiders.
Ding Feng doesn't intend to take the blame for this matter. If you have the ability, Commander Lu will do it.
When Lu Meng heard Ding Feng's report, he was also involved in a lawsuit.
I really underestimated this Wang Ji, that he could come up with such a damaging trick to trap himself.
I originally thought that no matter whether Wang Ji had any conspiracy, I could defeat it with force. But did I really want to defeat this trick with force? !
In Lu Meng's opinion, it was Wang Ji's plan that Sun Shangxiang was invited by Wang Ji and came to the front of the two armies to question him.
The purpose was to question the legality of Jiangdong's dispatch of troops, and at the same time make Jiangdong's generals wary of attacking Jiangling with all their strength, for fear of being blamed by Sun Quan in the future, which would tie their hands and lower the morale of the army.
If the stalemate continues like this, the longer it goes, the more disadvantageous it will be to Jiangdong's army.
(End of chapter)
