Lan Tian's work has always been unpredictable. Mi Fang, Hao Pu and others stood there and looked at each other.
Lan Ji, who had been silent during this period, stood up and asked puzzledly on behalf of everyone: "Lü Fan is marching from Yichun to Liling. The big ridge in the east of Pingxiang is the only way. Father should set up an ambush at the foot of the ridge. No matter how bad it is, it's not possible. We should defend the city, but why do you want to leave the city instead?"
There was no sand table in the camp, so Lan Tian asked Song Chen to put the map on the table. He pointed to the terrain of Pingxiang and said to everyone: "Do you think the terrain of Pingxiang doesn't look like a plate? The terrain around the county is open and suitable for garrisoning, and there are areas farther away. Surrounded by high mountains, isn’t this the best place for a decisive battle?”
Seeing that no one understood, Lan Tian continued to explain: "Between Pingxiang and Yichun, there is a large ridge. If we set up defenses at the foot of the ridge, Lu Fan's main force will definitely stop in the east valley. If the stalemate lasts for a long time, it will change or change. Retreating or advancing by other routes will easily expose the trapped troops in Luling."
"Sir, is it possible to use Pingxiang to trap Lu Fan?" Song Chen was the first to understand.
Lan Tian nodded, "Of course, this is to invite you to enter the urn. Pingxiang is the big urn between heaven and earth. This open terrain and idle county town are better than the valleys in Lingdong. The people took away all the supplies when they moved. Soochow All food for the army must be brought from the rear, which can also extend Lu Fan's supply line."
"So that's it. I understand, kid." Lan Ji nodded, thinking to himself, hadn't his father ever commanded an army? Why do you look like a veteran?
Lantian and Gao Shun have been together for many years and have influenced each other. The formation may not be as good as Gao Shun, but the all-round layout is superior because of their high thinking.
A few days later, Lu Fanhuai entered Pingxiang with trepidation. Before entering the city, he repeatedly sent out scouts for fear that Lan Tian would set up an ambush in the city. In the end, the army entered the city unimpeded.
In the Pingxiang County Government Office, Lu Fan looked slightly solemn, because Lantian's 20,000 soldiers were stationed ten miles west of the county seat, and the empty city of Pingxiang was clearly left by the enemy.
What's the plan of this mysterious owl?
"General, it seems that Lan Tian has been prepared for a long time. Not long after General Zhu left Ai County, he encountered Wu Ban's attack. Before our army arrived, Lan Tian personally led the army to Pingxiang. Could the previous intelligence be wrong?" Follow the army? The chief bookkeeper Liu Dun immediately reminded.
Liu Dun was originally from the plains. He took refuge in various places due to the war in the Central Plains. He later lived in Luling and became Sun Fu's military advisor. Sun Fu was later exiled by Sun Quan, and he became an aide in Sun Quan's palace. This man was good at astrology and had wisdom. Liu Dun was captured before the war. Appointed chief secretary and followed Lu Fan as counselor of military affairs.
Lu Fan looked calm and shook his head slightly and replied: "I am going to march tens of thousands of troops on a large scale. Lantian must have heard some rumors. It would be suspicious if he was unprepared. After all, Changsha is a large county in Jingnan. We are urgently recruiting 20,000 troops." It’s not surprising either.”
"Now that the intention has been seen through, do we still need to continue the attack?" Liu Dun asked.
"The arrow is on the string, how can we not fire it?" Lu Fan looked at Liu Dun's old face coldly and said to himself, do you think tens of thousands of people like me are here to play?
Seeing Lu Fan's unkind expression, Liu Dun immediately explained: "That's not what I meant. Pingxiang is now an empty city, and its population has clearly been plundered by Lantian. But why did he abandon the city, abandon the large ridge to the east without defense, and take the initiative to withdraw?" Going to the west of the city to go to the village?"
"Ziren, are you asking me? I, the general, also want to know. I have been fighting for so many years, and this is the first time I see the enemy surrendering the city." Lu Fan frowned.
Liu Dun stroked his beard and analyzed: "Since Gao Shun is in Guangzhou, Lantian may be able to lead the troops independently. Could it be that he doesn't know how to use troops?"
Lu Fan nodded, "There is a possibility that Lan Tian relied on Gao Shun in the past, but this time he relied on Gao Shun a little too much."
"But we can't take it lightly. Maybe he has some conspiracy." Liu Dun didn't finish his sentence.
"We have a city to set up camp, and we don't have to worry about Lan Tian coming to attack us. I will go to meet him in person in front of the battle tomorrow, but I want to see how much he has left Gao Shun." Lu Fan frowned.
In the early morning of the next day, Lu Fan led his army to approach the Xishan camp, and Lantian's side lined up early to wait.
"Lan Ziyu, do you want to answer the question in front of the formation?" Lu Fan rode his horse to the front of the formation and shouted, asking to see his old enemy Lan Tian by name.
Lan Tian slowly urged his horse to step out, clasped his fists and saluted, "General Lu, you are fine. You seem to be thinking about me day and night?"
"Humph, I didn't expect that the little thief back then turned into an important minister. Liu Bei was really good to you." Lu Fan gritted his teeth thinking of the past.
"Sun Quan treats you well. There are so many people behind the general. Are you coming to Pingxiang for sightseeing?" Lan Tian raised his hand in front of his forehead to look out.
Lu Fan said contemptuously: "Mr. Xuan Owl, why do you ask questions knowingly? Mr. Xuan Owl has used tricks to undermine our Jiangdong soldiers several times. This time, the King of Wu will take back the capital and profits. If you can understand the current situation and surrender to Wu, I will protect your Lan family for the rest of your life." No worries about food and clothing.”
"It's really embarrassing to surrender to the Jiangdong rats. Your confidence is just those rotten fish and shrimps? Are you overestimating your capabilities?" Lan Tian sneered loudly, and all the soldiers behind Lu Fan's formation were filled with anger.
Lu Fan sneered: "Sir, you have a sharp tongue. Unfortunately, the current situation does not allow you to be arrogant. Maybe you don't know that Guangzhou has been captured by our army? Your family has also been captured."
Lan Tian pretended to be surprised, and then became very excited: "Don't disturb my military morale. Even if that is the case, I will kill you first to vent my anger on the soldiers of Guangzhou."
"Oh? I like to see you angry, hahaha." Lu Fan laughed wildly.
Lan Tian's expression suddenly changed, and he snorted coldly: "Is Lu Ziheng in your impression so cowardly? After talking for a long time, it's just a matter of words, and the atmosphere has been heightened to this point. How about a fight?"
"Just what I want." Lu Fan nodded disdainfully. He glanced around while he was talking, secretly thinking that the popular Shamoko was not there, and he didn't know what generals were available in Lantian.
Lan Tian smiled and suggested: "We will go out to fight when we return to our respective positions. Since General Lu is a guest from afar, how about you send people out first?"
"Very good." Lu Fan nodded and turned back.
Lu Fan returned to the formation and looked around the generals, and found that there were not many that could be used. They were all young faces in front of the formation.
After the Battle of Chibi, Jiangdong suffered more defeats and fewer victories in foreign wars. The Huaisi generals who were in charge of the expedition died in large numbers in these years, so that Lu Fan had very few generals available for this sneak attack, except for Cheng Pu's His son Cheng Zi was already in his prime, and Chen Xiu (Chen Wuzi) and Zhou Shao (Zhou Taizi) were not present.
When Lu Fan was hesitating, the second son Lu Zhi suddenly raised his fists and asked for help: "Father, I am willing to make the first contribution."
"How can you speak here?" Lu Fan first shook his head and scolded, and then told General Song Qian: "General, I am Jiangdong's veteran general. How about you go and lead the battle?"
"The last general takes orders."
Song Qian responded with clasped fists, rushed into the formation with a big ax on horseback, pointed at the opponent and shouted: "Song Qian is here, who dares to come out and die?"
Lantian wondered if the only thing left in Jiangdong was this crooked melon and cracked jujube? He saw Lan Ji in the formation eager to try, but turned his attention to Hao Pu: "Do you dare to fight, Zi Tai?"
"Why don't you dare?" Hao Pu responded.
Haopu's weapon was a broadsword. He reined up his horse and stepped forward to sign up: "I am Yiyang Haopu. Since you want to die, I, the general, will fulfill your wish."
"The man shall die."
Song Qian was furious and waved his battle ax to urge his horse forward. Hao Pu raised his sword and rushed into the battle to fight. Although the two of them were fighting inextricably, the people around him were not satisfied with it. It seemed like a kind of novices pecking each other. Feel.
(End of chapter)
