Liu Muzhi curled his lips: "Xu Daofu probably wants to continue to advance eastward, defeat Liu Yi, and attack Jiankang. Judging from the sudden attack style this time, it doesn't look like it was done by Lu Xun, because He has always been thinking about Pianan Lingnan, and Xu Daofu is very ambitious. However, I did not expect that he would move so fast and big this time. I am afraid that he even hid the attack on Nankang from Lu Xun. , to be so sudden!”
Wang Miaoyin said: "The news I received is the same as Mu Zhi's. In this attack, Xu Daofu acted on his own initiative, and Lu Xun also sent troops after the fact, without having time to mobilize in advance. It can be said that Xu Daofu not only deceived He Wuji, Zhu Chaoshi, and even Lu Xun were deceived, so the two parties would fight each other afterwards. Just send slaves. You are right. Xu Daofu's surprise attack can be used once, and he can get away with it by luck, but If he faces Liu Yi's Yuzhou Army, he obviously lacks strength and has no chance of winning unless..."
Liu Yu said, "Unless the main force of Lu Xun's demon thieves comes to approach him and join forces, they will be able to fight Liu Xile. Therefore, if he just wants to continue recruiting troops and expanding his power in Jiangzhou, then there is no need to do so. Pay attention to Lu Xun, but if he wants to continue to advance eastward, break through Yuzhou as quickly as possible, and defeat Xile, then Lu Xun must come to help. This should be the real reason why he sent Chao Shi to Lu Xun."
Liu Muzhi breathed a long sigh of relief: "Chao Shi's situation at that time must have been very dangerous. Lu Lanxiang died for him. Going to Lu Xun's place was almost a death trip, but he still survived. It seems that Lu Xun didn't want to I missed something big and really fell out with Xu Daofu at this time. The latest information I received before the military meeting was that Lu Xun still sent his army eastward to join Xu Daofu."
Wang Miaoyin nodded: "I was just about to say this. Moreover, I have another piece of information here, that is, the Qiang Cavalry General Gou Lin brought by Huan Qian also followed Lu Xun and headed eastward. ”
Liu Yu frowned: "I'm afraid these Qiang thieves want to plunder everywhere in Jingxiang, but Huan Qian wants Jingzhou and will not allow them to mess around like this, so he was lured by Lu Xun and worked for him. However, , with the cavalry of the demon thieves, their combat effectiveness will be greatly increased. If the rules of the road can't hold them back, then the pressure on Xile will be great."
Liu Muzhi said sternly: "So you are right about suppressing evil. We must seize the time and not worry about too much. Chao Shi is in the enemy camp. Regardless of whether his heart is still towards us, I'm afraid he won't be able to help too much. Busy, almost all the information in Daogui cannot be explored. The people of Jingzhou have a deep blood feud with us. In the past, we only relied on military force to suppress it, but this time the powerful enemy is approaching, there is no guarantee that a large number of local people will not turn to the enemy. Just like Huan Qian, after only a few months in Jingzhou, tens of thousands of his old troops came to join him. This also gave him the confidence to not rely on Gou Lin's Qiang cavalry. In my opinion, Daogui's Jingzhou army also It is very dangerous. After all, the number of veterans in Beifu is only over 10,000, and the loyalty of the Jingzhou troops is also questionable. It will be very difficult to deal with Huan Qian, let alone deal with the demon thief!"
Liu Yu's eyes sparkled, and he gritted his teeth and said: "My third brother has a calm and reserved personality, but he is definitely wise and brave. He is a rare good general. He is also a brother who I can rest assured and can stand alone. Although the situation is very serious, but I believe he will be able to turn the tide, and he will be able to lead Tan Zhi, Tan Daoji, Dao Yanzhi, Liu Zunkao and other generals, as well as local officials like Wang Zhenzhi, to defend Jingzhou."
Wang Miaoyin smiled slightly: "So we have to speed up our actions. Taking Guanggu as soon as possible and returning to Jiankang is the best help to Jingzhou and all the soldiers who are fighting hard. Sending slaves and patrolling the city. , let me arrange it.”
Liu Yu frowned: "Miaoyin, is this appropriate?"
Wang Miaoyin said calmly: "After all, the wooden armor mechanism Zhang Gang built has killed and injured many Beifu soldiers. When he was captured last time, almost everyone wanted his life. Although you forced him to save his life, Everyone has grievances in their hearts, not to mention the generals, not to mention the ordinary soldiers. They would not have thought that this offensive and defensive plan and machinations may just be a grudge, and when the time comes, they will kill Zhang Gang. If you want to avenge the death of your relatives and friends, you won’t care even if you are engaged in military law.”
Liu Yu murmured to himself: "Yes, why did I forget this layer."
Liu Muzhi said: "Wang Zhen was the one who suggested this idea. It does not rule out that some generals who wanted to compete with him secretly ordered the guards to kill Zhang Gang. Even if they did not kill him personally, they would only need to kill him while patrolling the city. If he was placed closer to the city wall and within the range of the crossbow, he could be killed. This matter must not be left to the soldiers. I originally wanted to let my guards do it, but since Miaoyin said, let her handle it."
Wang Miaoyin nodded: "To carry people to patrol the city, we only need a big car and dozens of shield guards. My men are enough. Three hundred steps away from the city and within the range of their crossbow machine is enough." Let the defenders on the city see clearly, so that if they attack with catapults, they can quickly retreat within the long siege. I will arrange this, but please also restrain the soldiers under your command so that they are not allowed to stand on the ground. Changwei, I'm not worried about the enemy being able to hit Zhang Gang this time, I'm just worried about the arrows being shot from inside our army."
Liu Yu said sternly: "I will issue this order. All sergeants are not allowed to stand on the top of the long siege and are not ten steps away from the siege."
Wang Miaoyin smiled slightly: "Just in case, I will ride in the same car with Zhang Gang. If there is any emergency, I can save him."
Liu Yu frowned: "Isn't this bad? You are the queen of Jin Dynasty and the mother of the country. Patrolling in the same carriage with a prisoner is inconsistent with etiquette and law. Moreover, it is too dangerous."
Wang Miaoyin shook her head: "In the name of the emperor, I can appoint Zhang Gang as a general and a young eunuch. In this way, he will become an official of the Jin State and an architect of the palace. He can move with me, and this city patrol, As the empress of the Jin Dynasty, I can circle the enemy's city for a week to boost the morale of our army. As an accompanying official, Zhang Gang explained to me the defenses in the city. This is not inconsistent with etiquette and law. Of course, I will have to give in when the time comes. Zhang Gang, I'll take the car and he'll walk. There are dozens of guards around him, enough to deal with unexpected situations. If you send a slave, you really won't feel at ease..."
Having said this, Wang Miaoyin smiled slightly: "Just let Mengniu guard me. His kung fu is no worse than yours back then."
