When Zhou Yu received the battle report from Lu Dai, he almost couldn't breathe.
No one would fail to understand the importance of Wuling County, especially the county's governance, as it was the food and grass supply base for half of the 100,000 troops on the front line.
Once that place is lost, the army's food and grass will have to be transported by water along the Yangtze River. The supply line from the Jiangdong area is too long, and with the food and grass currently stored in Jiangdong, it is simply impossible to supply a hundred thousand troops for long-term operations.
Wuling County must not be lost.
Zhou Yu immediately ordered 10,000 soldiers to cross the river and put them under the command of Lu Dai, asking him to ensure the safety of Wuling County, defeat the remnants of the Shu army, and protect the grain road.
After finishing this emergency response, Zhou Yu sat in his military tent, feeling agitated in his heart. He couldn't get up for a breath. When he couldn't get up, Lu Xun, who noticed the clues, quickly asked if he wanted a military doctor from the army to come and take a look at it for the general.
Everyone actually knows that Zhou Yu's physical condition has not been very good these years. Although it has not affected the ability to lead troops in battle, if he works too hard, the general's body will not be able to bear it.
Therefore, Lu Xun and others were very concerned about Zhou Yu's physical condition. As long as Zhou Yu felt uncomfortable, they would ask military doctors to diagnose and treat him.
However, Zhou Yu waved his hand and rejected Lu Xun's suggestion.
It's not that I haven't seen it before, but the military doctor couldn't see anything wrong and just said that he was weak and cold, so he just needed more rest.
Every time he said this, even Zhou Yu felt that he and his generals were making too much of a fuss.
Although he was a little uncomfortable, Zhou Yu felt much better after sitting quietly for a while and calming down his inner uneasiness.
Another one. There is not much time left for the Soochow Army to strengthen its attack.
Quan Cong sent a military report saying that the Xiangyang reinforcements of the Shu Army had arrived at Hulukou, and now Quan Cong and Zhu Huan were trying their best to stop them.
Zhu Ran of the Navy also reported that thousands of remaining Jiangling Navy troops had withdrawn to Bajun. From this point of view, Bajun should have been prepared, and it was not impossible to send troops to support Jiangling.
Now add to this the attack on Wuling in the rear. In this attack on Jingzhou, it turned out that the supply line was a bit too long and the number of troops was a bit too much.
If Jiangling cannot be conquered in a short period of time, if the fight continues like this, more and more variables may arise.
Therefore, Zhou Yu thought for a while and decided to divide his troops again.
Allocate 10,000 troops to Lu Xun's command, and let Lu Xun lead the troops to attack Yidu County and block the passage of the Yizhou Shu army to assist Jiangling.
At the same time, Zhu Ran was ordered to take the initiative to advance to Badong County in the upper reaches of the Yangtze River. On the one hand, he would increase the deterrent against Badong County. On the other hand, he would flank the waterway and cooperate with Lu Xun to attack Yidu County.
It is impossible to go up the river to attack Badong County. The hydrological conditions in that section of the Yangtze River are too complicated. Even with the elite Soochow navy, there is no guarantee of victory. But failure is basically the result of a complete defeat.
Therefore, as for the navy, it is enough to put pressure on Badong County so that they do not dare to easily take the waterway to support Jiangling.
The purpose of this is to block all the rescue channels for Jiangling's reinforcements, give yourself more time to capture Jiangling.
As for the Wuling County behind him, Lu Dai really had no choice but to put out the fire.
In fact, this is the road that Zhou Yu is most worried about. Wuling County is an important land for grain cultivation, so we must not lose anything.
Just when Zhou Yu was worried about the safety of Wuling County behind him, Shi Bao had already led his troops to the gate of Wuling County and was launching a strong attack on Wuling County.
The plan to deceive the family still failed.
Strictly speaking, Lu Zheng, the governor of Wuling County, did not see through Shi Bao's deceptive plan, but he could not stand it. There was Lu Kai in Wuling County who was assisting Lu Zheng in coordinating logistics and food supplies.
Lu Kai originally served under Zhu Ran, but because in the last public security defense battle, Lu Kai performed quite well and was recognized and appreciated by Zhu Ran.
Therefore, in this battle to attack Jingzhou, Lu Kai was recommended to Zhou Yu by Zhu Ran.
And Zhou Yu happened to need someone who was thoughtful, could coordinate the supply of grain and grass in the rear, and also had certain military and strategic abilities to assist Lu Zhi in garrisoning Wuling County, so he left Lu Kai here.
Lu Zhi's ability is very average, but he is Lu Fan's son after all, and Lu Fan and Zhou Yu are also old comrades-in-arms, so the position of prefect is still filled by Lu Zhi, but he is actually responsible for specific affairs in Wuling County The person is Lu Kai.
When Shi Bao pretended to be Lu Kai's remnant soldier and came outside Wuling County and asked Lu Ju to open the door to accept him, Lu Ju was in a panic, but he did not doubt Shi Bao.
After all, Lingyang suddenly encountered a counterattack by tens of thousands of Shu troops. Lu Kai, who only had 2,000 troops in hand, found it impossible to defend Lingyang in Lu Zhi's opinion.
He doesn't have this ability.
Once Lingyang fell, Lu Kai retreated to Wuling, firstly to facilitate his escape, and secondly, to inform Lu Ju about the incoming Shu army. No matter from any point of view, it was reasonable.
Of course, the most important thing is that Lu Zheng himself was a little scared.
Although Lu Ju felt that he was much stronger than Lu Kai, he only had 3,000 old and weak soldiers in his hands, guarding such a large grain and grass base in Wuling County. He couldn't defend it.
At that time, Lu Ju had no time to think about whether what "Lu Kai" said under the city was true. He was now thinking about what he would be like if he could not hold Wuling County and the army in front would be starved of food and supplies. What will happen.
In addition, "Lu Kai" under the city repeatedly urged Lu Ju to open the door, saying, "The Shu thieves are behind you. If you don't open the door, something will happen later."
Lu Ju almost ordered the gates of Wuling County to be opened.
Fortunately, Lu Kai came to dissuade him.
"Why did the prefect decide that the person under the city was Lu Kai?!" Lu Kai's first question after he arrived was this.
This question also pulled Lu Zhi out of his panic a little.
"The army under the city, the military flags, and the military uniforms all belong to me, Da Wu." Lu Zhi answered subconsciously, and then he thought about it.
If Lingyang County was really captured by the Shu army, it would not be difficult to find hundreds of Soochow military uniforms and several Soochow military flags, right? !
Lu Ju himself also began to doubt.
When Lu Kai saw that Lu Zheng had finally come to his senses, he quickly continued to persuade, "It's sunset now, the sky is getting dark, and it's not clear from the city. If you open the city gate rashly, what if the army below the city is a Shu bandit?" Zuo, how can we handle it?!"
When Lu Ju heard this, he felt even more that what Lu Kai said made sense. How could it be such a coincidence that this defeated army fled outside Wuling County when it was getting dark, and asked him to open the door to accept them? !
It’s not really Shu Jun pretending to be, right? !
but.
"If our army is really defeated, we will not accept it behind closed doors." Lu Zhi still hesitated and asked Lu Kai.
Lu Kai was also speechless and said, "The governor, as a rule in the army, does not open the city gate at night. Even if our army is really defeated under the city, we must obey this order. We can order the sergeants outside the city to bypass the south gate of Wuling County and rest on the spot. , wait until dawn tomorrow, and then let him enter the city after the screening is correct."
Lu Kai didn't understand such a simple military response strategy, and why Lu Zheng didn't understand it.
Then, Lu Kai understood.
"If this is the case, it might not look good on the south side of Lu Zhen." Lu Ju said.
Lu Kai was stunned when he heard this, but then he understood what Lu Zhi meant: If it was really Lu Kai's defeated troops in the city, Lu Zhi would not accept it, for fear that it would be difficult to explain to Lu Dai in the future.
Although Lu Zhi's father, Lu Fan, was a meritorious figure in Wu, he was already dead. A few years ago, Lu Dai completely eliminated the power of the scholar family in Jiaozhou, brought Jiaozhou under the direct jurisdiction of Soochow, and was named General Zhennan. The Marquis of Panyu. His reputation is now booming.
Lu Ju didn't want to offend Lu Dai because of this.
If you put things aside, Lu Kai can still understand Lu Zhi. After all, Lu Fan's lineage has limited abilities. He can only rely on the connections and achievements left by his old father to get by. He doesn't want to offend Lu Dai, a man with great military achievements. The new hero is also excusable.
But this is wartime, and everyone is fighting.
You, Lu, are guarding the granary of Wuling County, which is related to the supply of food and grass for more than 100,000 soldiers on the front line. At this time, you can't be too careful. Why do you still have the mind to consider the issue of human kindness? !
If you defend Wuling County, you can retort confidently even if Lu Dai comes to hold you accountable. But if you fail to hold Wuling County, you don't have to wait for Lu Dai to hold you accountable. You will definitely be dead.
Why can't I carry it clearly?
Lu Kai was also helpless, but at any rate, Lu Zheng was also the prefect of Wuling County and his nominal boss. Lu Kai couldn't say something too straightforward.
Therefore, Lu Kai could only ask Lu Ju indirectly, "The prefect is familiar with General Lu Kai?!"
Lu Ju was stunned, shook his head, and said, "Although we met once, we didn't talk to each other, so I have no impression."
Lu Kai nodded, asked Lu Ju again, and said, "The prefect acted in accordance with military law and ordered General Lu Kai to move his troops to the south gate, but put General Lu Kai in danger?!"
No matter what Lu Ju said, military law came first, and letting Lu Kai move his troops to the south gate was also for the purpose of protecting them and letting them rest in the rear.
This doesn't count as putting Lu Kai in danger, right? !
Lu Kai nodded again and continued to plan on insinuating Lu Zheng. Lu Zheng said no need.
Yes, my Luju ability is a bit lacking, but I'm not an idiot.
It has been made so obvious and considered so thoughtfully. If Lu Zhi still doesn't understand what Lu Kai means, then he would be so sorry for his father Lu Fan's teachings.
Lu Ju gave a direct order and shouted to the city, asking the retreating "Eastern Wu Army" to withdraw to the south gate of Wuling County, rest for the night, and then enter the city after screening tomorrow.
But at this point, "Lu Kai" under the city, that is, Shi Bao, knew that his deception strategy had failed.
Don't pretend now, seize the last moment before sunset and attack the city directly.
(End of chapter)
