It would take time for Lu Xun to return his troops, but Lu Meng was still attacking Jiangling City at the moment.
Wang Ji is not in a hurry. After such a long period of battle formation training, Wang Ji is no longer the novice with no battle formation experience at the beginning.
If you want to attack the city gate, then let you attack. As long as you delay, until the reinforcements have rested and their combat effectiveness has been restored, even if they go out of the city to fight with you in the field, Wang Ji also feels that he has a chance of winning.
In Jiangling City now, there are nearly 20,000 defenders, as well as generals such as Shi Bao, Deng Ai, Guan Xing, Zhou Tai and others. Wang Ji now wants soldiers and generals, which is different from when the war first started. , the situation is completely different.
Lu Meng felt that he had a chance of winning. Similarly, Wang Ji felt that even if no reinforcements arrived in the future, he would still have a chance of winning.
In this way, the two sides were still fighting at the foot of Jiangling City.
Three days later, Wang Ji sent Zhou Tai again, with the reinforcements that had been rested, out of the city to burn the Jiangdong Army's rush vehicles.
This time, Zhou Tai, who had learned from experience, was not willing to fight at all. After scattering the front troops of Jiangdong Army, he burned as much as he could and quickly retreated to Jiangling City before Jiangdong's soldiers surrounded him.
The people who commanded the siege this time were Sun Huan and Sun Yu. Their ability to control the battlefield was obviously not as good as that of Lu Meng. Although they sent troops to surround and intercept Zhou Tai, they failed to stop them in the end and lost three assault planes in vain. car.
Furthermore, the combat power of the defenders who left the city this time was also very high. They dispersed the protective front troops who rushed to the car almost in an instant. They also retreated very quickly without panicking at all, which showed that they were quite capable. High organization.
Not to mention that Sun Huan and Sun Yu were helpless, even Lu Meng frowned. Could it be that he had misjudged it a few days ago? !
Lu Meng didn't believe it. How could it be possible that all the soldiers in Liu Bei's group were elites? Even the combat effectiveness of the reinforcements sent was similar to that of the elite Chinese army he had personally trained? !
Therefore, during the next day's attack, Lu Meng personally went to the front army to assist Sun Huan in commanding the battle. This time, it was Guan Xing who led the troops out of the city and burned down the chariots.
It has to be said that Lu Meng's commanding ability was indeed superior to that of Sun Huan, and he did close the formation in time to try to surround Guan Xing. However, although Guan Xing said he liked literature, his force value was really not low.
In addition, after resting and recuperating, the reinforcements brought by Zhou Tai also regained their combat effectiveness. With Guan Xing taking the lead in the charge, they easily broke through the siege and retreated into Jiangling City.
Lu Meng couldn't take any chances now. The combat effectiveness of the Jiangling garrison was really not low.
Lu Meng suddenly felt like he was out of breath again.
Faced with such a situation and paying such a high price, Lu Meng began to become a little confused as to whether Jiangling City could be conquered.
At this time, Lu Xun finally rushed back from Yidu.
Lu Meng immediately summoned Lu Xun and discussed the current situation with Lu Xun.
After Lu Xun listened to Lu Meng's story, he frowned. It was exactly what he thought. The combat effectiveness of those reinforcements was not low after all.
If you think about it more carefully, there are nearly 20,000 elites in Jiangling City whose combat power is no less than that of the ordinary Chinese army. On the Jiangdong side, the losses of the Chinese army are quite large. The Jiangdong generals have their own selfish motives and are unwilling to attack the city with all their strength. How about a fight? Shit.
At this time, we really can't hesitate any longer.
At this time, Lu Xun could no longer care about the small thoughts in his heart, and started to persuade Lu Meng, "Jiangling is in trouble, and Xu Shu threatens our army's rear route commander, so we can't stop fighting!"
Lu Xun was really kind-hearted in persuading him, and Lu Meng understood.
But the problem remains, retreating like this will put Jiangdong in danger.
"I understand what Bo Yue means." Lu Meng thought for a moment, and then told Lu Xun bluntly, "It's just that this advance has already broken with Liu Bei. If we can't occupy Nanjun, we will cut off Liu Bei's arm in the future." , I’m afraid I’ll suffer the consequences.”
When Lu Xun heard this, he was silent for a long time. Lu Xun also wanted to think about the pros and cons after this.
But in the end, Lu Xun persuaded him, "Captain, with the current situation, it is no longer feasible to cut off his arm. If we continue to fight, we will only waste money and food and make the soldiers exhausted. If something goes wrong, how can we talk about the future?!"
Lu Xun's meaning is also very clear. If we attack Jiangling now, we will already suffer a lot of losses. If Jiangling is not captured in the end, we will suffer heavy losses. When Liu Bei comes to take revenge, what can we do to resist Liu Bei's army? ? !
It would be better to retreat while the damage is still acceptable, and establish a defensive line in Changsha and along the Yangtze River, instead of continuing to attack stubbornly and let the soldiers die in vain.
Lu Meng knew that what Lu Xun said was reasonable, but the problem was that Lu Meng really couldn't figure it out so easily and retreat.
Everything, whether personal life, death or honor, is pinned on this sneak attack on Jingzhou. Once the troops withdraw, regardless of personal life or death, their reputation will be completely ruined.
Although he acted in the name of the so-called emperor's edict, this kind of thing could only deceive the unsophisticated lower-level soldiers. Anyone with a little knowledge knew that Jiangdong was betraying the alliance this time to attack.
If Jingzhou is successfully occupied, no one will say anything among the victorious king and defeated bandits.
But if we continue like this and retreat without gaining anything, we will only be laughed at.
It doesn't matter that he, Lu Meng, is ridiculed by others. This kind of thing will make his lord also be ridiculed by everyone in the world.
"Wait, wait, wait, our army still has the strength to fight, so retreating like this would be a bit difficult."
Lu Meng muttered like this, but even Lu Meng himself noticed that there was not much confidence in his muttering.
Lu Xun couldn't stand it any longer. He cupped his hands and clasped his fists at Lu Meng. He politely persuaded him and said, "The Commander-in-Chief is deeply entrusted by the Lord. He puts the country first in everything he does. Now he is attacking Jiangling knowingly that he cannot do it. Please think again, Commander-in-Chief!" !”
Lu Meng suddenly felt that the blood in his chest began to surge again. It was just to repay the lord's kindness and for the sake of the lord's reputation that I was unwilling to retreat! ! !
But Lu Meng couldn't say these words, especially to Lu Xun.
Even though the relationship between Lu Xun and Sun Quan is indeed very good, Lu Xun is a member of the Lu family in Jiangdong.
These people from the Jiangdong family all want their master to make a fool of himself, so it’s not the right thing to say to these people.
But not to mention, Lu Meng felt that the breath in his chest could not be released, and it was really uncomfortable to hold it in.
Therefore, Lu Meng had to wave his hand and asked Lu Xun to step aside temporarily and think quietly by himself.
Lu Xun was very disappointed that Lu Meng did not agree to withdraw the troops now. He thought about it by himself. It would be strange if he could think of the answer to withdraw the troops.
But now that the matter has come to this, Lu Xun can't say much. After all, Lu Xun's status and status are not yet at that level. If Lu Meng insists on disobeying him, there is nothing Lu Xun can do.
Sure enough, when he saw Lu Meng again the next day, Lu Meng's face was still gloomy, but he did not say a word about retreating, but continued to urge Jiangdong's soldiers to attack the city.
This time, they not only urged the Chinese army to attack the city gate, but also unexpectedly sent military officers to supervise the battle, and urged the remaining generals' private troops to intensify the offensive against the city wall.
Lu Xun had nothing to say about this.
This Lu Meng has already given up everything he has.
Let the Chinese army strengthen their offensive, and the losses will be huge. At most, Lü Meng will be scolded by Sun Quan after he returns. As long as Sun Quan continues to trust Lü Meng, Lü Meng can still occupy a place in Jiangdong.
However, the generals in Jiangdong were so ruthlessly forced to lose their private troops. On the battlefield, the generals did not dare to complain even if they complained. But after returning, Lu Meng's popularity and reputation in Jiangdong were probably completely ruined.
It's okay with Sun Quan protecting him, but one day if Sun Quan stops protecting him, one can imagine Lu Meng's fate.
Of course Lu Meng knew the consequences of doing so, but Lu Meng didn't care at all.
In other words, Lu Meng didn't think about the future.
After communicating with Lu Xun, Lu Meng actually knew that the best solution to his current situation was to withdraw his troops and set up a defense line. However, this would put Jiangdong into a passive situation and make Sun Quan suffer considerable losses in reputation.
Therefore, Lu Meng thought for a whole night and finally decided that Jiangling City must be captured at all costs.
Only by conquering Jiangling City and occupying Nanjun, and then occupying Nanjun to defend ourselves, can we take the strategic initiative and not be afraid of Liu Bei's future revenge.
With such results, Sun Quan will be forgiven and will not be laughed at if he chooses to attack his allies.
As for how it will end, Lu Meng has already thought about it for Sun Quan.
After occupying Nanjun and taking the strategic initiative, he took the initiative to send envoys to sue for peace with Liu Bei's group.
Let's just say that everything was Lu Meng's unauthorized action, and it was not Sun Quan's original intention to let Sun Quan use his own head to calm the anger of Liu Bei's group.
At that time, Jiangdong occupied Nanjun and cooperated with the Yangtze River Navy, which was enough to defend against Liu Bei's revenge. In addition, he took the initiative to sue for peace and gave Liu Bei face. Although Liu Bei lost a Nanjun, it was not broken after all, and Xiangfan was still there. Liu Bei should accept the Sun-Liu alliance again.
As for him, Lu Meng?
Without the Lord's emphasis on promotion, Lu Meng would be just a low-level soldier and general. How could he lead an army on his own? !
Without his lord's encouragement and support, he, Lü Meng, would be nothing more than a brave general. How could he defend the country? !
The lord had never treated him badly, Lu Meng, but it was Lu Meng himself who proposed a wrong strategy and failed to complete the strategic concept, which resulted in heavy casualties among the army's sergeants and damaged the lord's reputation. For this reason, Lu Meng could not forgive himself. .
Although Lu Meng was not a great Confucian, he still knew the principle that "a scholar will die for his confidant." !
(End of chapter)
