"General Gao wants to say that the Yue people and Wuxi barbarians in Longchuan are tough? But He Qi has been fighting with the Yue people for many years. He is well-known throughout Jiangdong, so he may not be able to stop them." Ding Feng frowned.
Lan Yuan smiled and said, "Don't worry Chengyuan, father has already made arrangements, we just need to capture Luling."
"Could it be that Mr. Xuan Owl gave Samoko to the intelligence that he has been staying in Longbian for a long time, and may he go south to Ninan County to tame elephants?" Ding Feng suddenly made a bold guess.
"The information that Jiangdong can obtain was deliberately released by Mr. Gao Ling." Gao Ling smiled mysteriously.
Ding Feng swallowed his saliva and said, "Then Mr. Xuan Owl is going to Changsha?"
"My father is in charge of the battle to destroy Wu in Changsha. The news here will soon reach Linxiang. He always considers all aspects when directing battles. You will understand after a while." After Lan Yuan finished speaking, he asked Gao Ling, " What's going on with Wang Jin?"
Gao Ling nodded and replied: "As you requested, we will go north first. We should stay in Qujiang tonight and enter Luling territory tomorrow."
"Are the bandits really yours? Since the general wants to send people to report the victory, wouldn't they be exposed if they enter Luling?" Although Ding Feng had guessed it, he still hoped to get Lan Yuan's approval.
Lan Yuan explained with a smile: "Wang Jin was really a bandit at first. Later, he led his troops to submit to Jiaozhou. After a period of training, he often inquired for information at the border. Now I sent them to go ahead to harass Lu Dai's grain road and claim victory. The target is Lu Fan of Chaisang, and hasn’t Luling already obtained it?”
"Did you get it? When?" Ding Feng looked confused.
Lan Yuan replied: "With all the soldiers and horses in Luling, Chengyuan led his troops back to rest and reorganize. How can the remaining defenders be suspicious? Tomorrow we will select the prisoners and reorganize them. The day after, you will command the Jiangdong troops as the front."
"Going back to Luling is the border of Jiangdong. Isn't the general afraid that Ding Feng will defect before the formation?"
"You don't need to be suspicious of others. If Chengyuan follows Sun Quan's example of being a villain, the trapped army will never have to fight again. I believe that the sons have such strength."
Lan Yuan showed full confidence, and Ding Feng also acknowledged the strength of the trapped troops, then smiled and said nothing more. He was already thinking about how to face Lu Dai and He Qi.
Ding Feng's loyalty is trustworthy, but not all of those prisoners are his subordinates, so Lan Yuan did not blindly let Ding Feng regroup. He kept an eye on it in advance.
The next day, the captives were selected and reorganized. Lan Yuan selected hundreds of military attachés from the trapped army, temporarily filled the army of Jiangdong prisoners, and formed a captive army of 3,000 people for Ding Feng to command.
When Ding Feng found out, instead of being angry, he secretly praised Lan Yuan for his clever methods.
A few days later, with the help of Ding Feng, Lan Yuan easily captured the three counties of Nanye, Gan County and Yudu in the south of Luling, and moved back the 4,000 captured people, who became civilians who supplied supplies to the army. These conquerors I am grateful for my new life and am happy to obey Lan Yuan's instructions.
Lu Dai's route was not easy to travel, so he carried as little military rations as possible, and there were only a few thousand soldiers accompanying him. They planned to go to Jiaozhou to support the war, so Wang Jin, who entered Luling first, had no food road to attack. , can only stay on the other side's only way to inquire about information.
In mid-July, Lan Yuan, with the support of Ding Fengce, went north to capture Xichang County, the seat of Luling, and then stopped.
Ding Feng asked curiously: "The garrisons in Luling counties have been spared. Why doesn't the general make an effort? Shiyang, Xingping, Jiyang and other counties in the north are within easy reach."
Lan Yuan shook his head and replied: "The trapped army is the key to defeating the enemy. We cannot expose it to Lu Fan so quickly. Several counties in the north are very close to Yuzhang. We still wait for father's military order and take this opportunity to go back and deal with Lu Dai and He Qi."
"Sun Quan has gathered 100,000 troops this time. Even if the general defeated the 30,000 troops in Luling, Lu Fan still has 70,000 troops in his hand. I don't know how your father will defeat the enemy." Ding Feng frowned.
"Father is unpredictable, let's just do our own thing." Lan Yuan shook his head and then added: "By the way, send someone to report the victory to Lu Fan again, saying that General Dai has captured Guangzhou and asks for instructions on how to deal with the city. prisoners."
Ding Feng asked in confusion: "What does this mean?"
"This is the latest order from my father. Maybe he wants Lu Fan to take it lightly. Chengyuan just obeys it." Lan Yuan was noncommittal.
Ding Feng scratched his head and smiled bitterly: "General, I will make arrangements immediately. If I compete with your father, I don't know how much hair will be lost. Without some strategy, there is no way to accept the move. I'm afraid all the people under Lu Fan's command will..."
"We should each perform our duties. Father is not the only one who deserves the credit." Lan Yuan explained softly.
"Wei." Ding Feng clasped his fists and nodded.
Two days later, Lu Fan received the "Good News from Guangzhou" and was so happy that he almost jumped up and down. He repeatedly told the messenger sent by Ding Feng not to harm Lantian's family members until he completely defeated his opponent in Changsha, then he would humiliate him. He ordered Dai Liang to stabilize the situation in Guangzhou and wait for opportunities to seize Cangwu, Yulin and other counties, but he must not go to Jiaozhi to provoke Samoko.
Lu Fan wrote a letter to Sun Quan to report his victory, and summoned Chaisang generals to prepare for a general attack.
All the generals in the tent heard the news. They stood together like a pack of wolves, with greedy eyes shining golden.
"Lantian's old nest has been occupied by General Dai. We can't just sit back and watch others make contributions. Now that all the follow-up troops have arrived, it's time for the whole army to march to Changsha." After Lu Fan said this, he waved his hand, and Zhou Yu scolded Fang Qiu. mean.
"General Ziheng, Yi Feng (Zhu Ran)'s troops encountered resistance from the enemy general Wu Ban shortly after they left Ai County. Doesn't it mean that Lantian is prepared in Changsha? Should we be more cautious?"
The right governor Lu Dai was not around, and the left governor Zhang Cheng, as Lu Fan's deputy, stepped forward in time to remind the general.
Lu Fan glanced at Zhang Cheng and nodded gently, thinking to himself, you are indeed Zhang Zhao's son. Why should I be cautious with such a huge advantage? Watching Lu Dai take all the credit?
"Gongda (Sun Lin), tell Zhong Si (Zhang Cheng) the information about Wu Ban." Lu Fan motioned to Sun Lin to come out and explain.
Sun Lin nodded lightly, then clasped his fists and said to Zhang Cheng: "Wu Ban was active in Jingnan last year. His mission was to recruit soldiers for Guan Yu in northern Jing. General Zhu must have met him by chance, and there were thousands of enemy soldiers." Their combat power is ordinary, far less terrifying than the trapped troops, Zhang Zuodu, you are thinking too much."
"Uh, is it such a coincidence?" Zhang Cheng frowned.
Lu Fan said calmly: "Yi Feng entered Changsha from Ai County, which was originally my plan to suspect the enemy. If Lan Tian was really prepared in Changsha, he could also attract his attention, and our main force in Jiangdong would have to take the Yixing road. Ai The road in the county is really narrow and difficult to walk, and it is not conducive to the logistics and supply transportation of the army."
"Lantian has always been very wise."
Zhang Cheng wanted to dissuade him, but Lu Fan stopped him with a wave of his hand, "Zhong Si (Zhang Cheng) and Wen Xiang (Xu Sheng) guard Chaisang. Wuchang Ganning is the biggest threat. Gongda (Sun Lin), you stay behind." Yuzhang, ensure the follow-up transportation of grain and grass to the frontline army, and the other generals will immediately order troops to follow me on the expedition."
"Wei." The generals in the tent responded in unison.
There are many high mountains in the vast area northeast of Changsha, south of Jiangxia, and northwest of Yuzhang. There is a Xiushui River in the mountains that runs east-west. It runs from Yongxiu County in the east to Ai County in the west. This is the march route of Zhuran North Road.
The river next to Yichun connects the Ganshui River and the Yangtze River. It has suitable water transportation and a broad marching route, so Lu Fan finally chose Zhu Ran to pretend to attack the northern route and lead the main force to the southern route.
Lu Fan is not the only smart person in the world. His intentions were deduced by Lan Tian early. After sending new orders to Lan Yuan, Lan Tian had been waiting for Lu Fan's movement, but unexpectedly Lai Gong arrived.
(End of chapter)
