Tan Zhi began to sweat on his head, and murmured to himself: "Haven't all these big demons been really driven away, and there will be generations of smaller demons to take over?"
Liu Daogui said calmly: "The Tiandao Alliance is a terrifying organization that has lasted for a thousand years or even longer. What is even more terrifying is that it has not surfaced for so many years and has not been known to the world. If the eldest brother had not attacked Nanyan, I am afraid that now Not many people know about the Tiandao League, so I feel that even if the black robes and cloaks are eliminated, there is no guarantee that the Tiandao League will be uprooted. Just like the mafia, they can still fake death to deceive us. In fact, It still exists.”
Tan Zhi suddenly laughed: "It's not that, it's not that. If the Tiandao League really had such ability and intelligence in Jingzhou, they wouldn't have been unable to capture Jiangling last time. Brother Daogui, I'm afraid you're overthinking things. It must be too serious.”
Liu Daogui sighed: "Maybe when Huan Chu was in power, the Tiandao Alliance was not so easy to get involved in Jingzhou, and the layout here is not enough. However, as long as it can be related to the demon thieves, the shadow of the Tiandao Alliance will not be missing. The reason I successfully defended the city last time was because I faced Huan Qian and Gou Lin, but this time, I faced the monster thieves who had no way out and the whole army attacked. They couldn't capture Jiankang, and they also knew that seizing Jiangling and controlling Jingzhou were the key to success. The last chance must be to go all out, we can't have any luck, so I summoned all the troops I can this time just to win this battle."
Tan Zhi said solemnly: "In this case, you should transfer Zhu Chaoshi's and Liu Zunkao's troops back to Jiangling now to defend together. They have a total of 20,000 troops, which is a powerful force."
Liu Daogui shook his head: "Liu Zunkao is in Dangyang now. With him are eight thousand Yongzhou soldiers and horses, led by Lu Gui, stationed secretly in a hidden camp. They are reserved for the use of surprise troops."
Tan Zhi's eyes lit up: "What, Lu Gui is still staying to lead half of Yongzhou's troops?"
Liu Daogui smiled slightly: "Some state and county militiamen under Liu Zunkao put on the uniforms and flags of Yongzhou soldiers and horses, disguised themselves as Yongzhou troops and followed Lu Zongzhi back, while the Yongzhou troops with strong combat effectiveness stayed behind. This is why I and The result of Lu Zongzhi's discussion is that if something really happens and the demon thieves attack Jiangling, I also have strong troops to support. However, Dangyang is also a strategic point and controls the plain area north of Jingzhou. After Huan Qian's defeat, many of his old troops The remnants of the party colluded with Gou Lin's remnants and gathered in the mountains and forests. If we don't leave troops in the north, these people are likely to gather together and respond to the demon thieves, which will cause a big trouble."
Tan Zhi nodded: "I understand. At this time, we cannot easily withdraw the defenders in the north just because of the uncertain attack of demon thieves. Moreover, even if Lu Zong brings Yongzhou soldiers and horses back to support, the roads must be guaranteed." It must be unobstructed. Dangyang is an important road connecting Yongzhou and Jiangling, so it must be guarded."
At this point, Tan Zhi paused: "What about Zhu Chaoshi? Including Yu Yue's troops, he already has five or six thousand men, which is the size of a legion, and half of them are elite veterans of Beifu. It’s a shame to fight guerrillas outside.”
The corner of Liu Daogui's mouth twitched slightly: "I can't withdraw this unit now. First, he can ambush Yingjiu, eliminate the vanguard of this demon bandit, weaken the enemy's spirit, and buy time for Jiangling. This second Well, if the enemy army is following behind, or if there is a powerful killing move, Xiao Shitou can help us try it out. If he is in danger, Jiangling will not be safe, because the biggest headache for me now is not knowing the reality of the demon thief. and arrangements, I don’t know their true intentions.”
Tan Zhi suddenly realized: "You are going to use Xiao Shitou's troops as bait to try out the enemy's killing moves. If their killing moves are not directed at Jiangling, but against Xiao Shitou, then he But it’s dangerous.”
Liu Daogui sighed: "There is nothing we can do about it. Xiao Shitou has been in Jiangzhou for many years and is very familiar with it. Even if the army is really defeated, he can break out in small groups and fight in Jiangzhou as a small force, so as not to be like Yu. If someone like Yue leads the troops, he will really be doomed by a surprise attack, and he won't even have a chance to escape."
Tan Zhi gritted his teeth: "So in the final analysis, you are still stalling for time. Then tell me the truth. When you ask me to station in the Ma Tou Camp, are you going to spread out like this and stall for time? In fact, you are still afraid of demon thieves. Ashore from Wulindu, and then go straight to Jiangling, right?"
Liu Daogui curled up his lips: "Yes, I won't hide it from you right now. Your Ma Tou camp and Zhu Chao Shi's guerrilla army are the two targets that I took out to test or prepare for the demon thief's attack. I don't know now whether the demon thieves want to break through Jiangzhou, eliminate our troops along the way, and open up the passage to Changsha, or whether they want to use elite surprise attacks to attack Jiangling from the waterway. Therefore, I can only divide the troops and deploy them on both routes. Once the enemy's main attack is clear, Direction, the soldiers and horses on the Jiangling side will be dispatched quickly to meet the troops on this side, while the other side can also be retracted to defend Jiangling City."
Having said this, Liu Daogui looked at Tan Zhi and said in a deep voice: "It feels bad to be used as a bait or a target. I know this very well. I am not forcing you to go to the Matou Camp. It's just that I think the Jiangling Legion led by Daoji may be more useful as a strategic support mobile force. If you don't want to go to the Matou Camp, then I will change to Daoji or go to Yanzhi and lead the troops there. It's not too late now. "
Tan Zhi suddenly laughed: "Brother Daogui, what are you talking about? We are soldiers, and soldiers must obey orders. This is how war is fought. There are always people who want to lure the enemy, and there are always people who have to sacrifice. When it comes to danger, there is no one before us. Aren't the thousand garrison brothers at Wulindu more dangerous? You even sent your own guard captain and most of the guards there. How can I have the nerve to say that Ma Tou Camp is dangerous? If I don't want to go Woolen cloth?"
At this point, Tan Zhi's eyes flashed coldly: "Only when the demon thieves are eliminated and the country is at peace, we and all the people will be free from danger. For this, this time, I must go to the Matou camp."
Liu Daogui held Tan Zhi's hand tightly: "Good brother, you are indeed a brother of our old Beifu. You can trust and entrust us with your life. However, you must remember that no matter what the situation, do not leave the horse." Headquarters, if enemy troops appear, no matter how many, light a beacon and let me know, I will never leave you alone."
Tan Zhi smiled and walked down the city, his voice carried by the wind: "I hope this beacon will never be lit!"
(End of chapter)
