Go along the way.
Xu Muyuan did not expect that more and more people in Shu would join the army. The army originally numbered only 27,000 when it set off, but now it has nearly 40,000.
It can be seen that the two kings of Shu went to great lengths to break bones and suck out marrow.
"Break the city!"
The battalion soldiers did not come, and most of the few county soldiers stationed fled. They are still far away from Zhishui County, but they have already captured five or six towns.
Only a few hundred people were stationed in each city. It is not to defend the city gate, but to worry that after the city is broken, rioters will cause trouble and ruin people's livelihood.
After all, no matter what, if you really occupy Shuzhou in the future, this will be your family fortune.
"Han Jiu, what county is ahead?"
Han Jiu had already put on the robe and armor of a county soldier general. Coupled with his originally strong body, he suddenly looked like a soldier.
"General Xu, ahead is Jiangyang, the largest county in western Shu. After Jiangyang, we will reach Zhishui County. The Baijia Battalion in central Shu is the closest and should be arriving soon."
Listening, Xu Mu's expression suddenly became serious.
…
A white horse is riding on a white horse, carrying a general in white.
Behind the white-clothed generals, there are also uniformly white-armored troops. At first glance, there are at least 20,000 people with bright armor and heavy steps.
"General Bai, we are already less than a hundred miles away from Jiangyang County."
"Of the four generals in Shuzhou, Leng Qiao was the first to die. I'm very curious as to where the barbarian king from southern Shu got the courage to invite an outsider into Shu." General Baijia narrowed his eyes.
His name is Bai Ren, and together with Leng Qiao, Chen Zhong, and King Dou Tong of southern Shu, they are collectively known as the four generals of Shuzhou. Of course, after Leng Qiao died in battle, he could only be called three generals in the future.
"Pei Dang's tiger barbarian camp, where did it go?"
"The outpost reported that Cave Master Pei led 40,000 people and surrounded them from the south. It is less than a hundred miles away from Jiangyang."
"Very good. An army of 60,000 is enough to encircle and suppress a tired army."
"The prince wants General Bai to... defend the city."
"Confused." Bai Ren sneered, "Don't forget, who is my father? I have been familiar with military books since I was a child."
"Haha, my father Bai Lin. When Liangzhou invaded the border, my father used 2,000 troops to defend Yuguan and blocked the 40,000 elite Liangzhou barbarians for a full month."
"If it hadn't been for the little Marquis' kindness, do you think these people from outside the state could enter Sichuan?"
The voice of the general who spoke was hesitant, "General Bai, you need to be careful. That commoner thief is not an ordinary person."
"I have been ranked among the four generals in Shuzhou for a long time, so I am not an ordinary person."
"There is a saying in the art of war. If the enemy is outnumbered, we should encircle and kill them, and attack them from all sides!"
"Send my military order to quickly join forces with the Human camp to encircle and suppress the civilian thieves!"
"This is the time for the White Armored Army to become famous all over the world!"
…
In the mountains and forests of Shuzhou, the advancing Xu family army began to rest on the spot.
The news brought back by the scouts was somewhat ominous.
As Han Jiu said, the nearest 20,000 Baijia battalion had already passed Zhishui County and was heading towards them.
In addition, on the other side of them, the 40,000-strong tiger barbarian camp also began to surround them.
Jia Zhou's previous mission to Liangzhou was considered a success. The Liangzhou Army's feint attack was estimated to be able to hold back an army of 50,000 to 60,000 men and rush to Yuguan.
Therefore, the 60,000 enemy troops in front of Xu's army are the biggest obstacle.
"Dou Tong, how about letting this person be in vain?"
Dou Tong, who was standing by, thought for a moment and said, "Master... this person is hard to say."
Xu Mu was startled, "Why is it hard to tell?"
"Bai Ren's father Bai Lin is indeed a famous general. At the beginning, two thousand people guarded Yuguan, blocking tens of thousands of Liangzhou's elites and making it difficult to move forward. Bai Ren has been familiar with reading under the guidance of his father Bai Lin since he was a child. Military books, practice the art of war. I heard that the king of Shu intends to marry his daughter to him."
"Did he fight?"
"Of course he has fought. We fought several battles to counter the rebellion, and we all won great victories. However, I have never fought against him. For half my life, I have been focused on fighting for Banan City with Leng Qiao."
"It's interesting." Xu Mu rubbed his head.
At first glance, Bai Ren's shoes look a bit like those of someone named Zhao. But no matter what, it’s better to be careful.
"Siege on two sides, the retreat is to the rear, and to the north, there are high mountains and dense forests." Dou Tong was worried.
"Stay back and wait for the follow-up Shuzhong camp to rush to help. I'm afraid there will be no chance."
Xu Mu didn't say anything. He picked up a dead branch and started drawing a map on the wet mud.
"Dou Tong, if I give you 30,000 people, can you defeat Bai Ren?"
"Thirty, thirty thousand?" Dou Tong was shocked.
"The White Armored Army only has 20,000 people, but I guess that a famous general born from such a honey pot must be an arrogant person. So, I think you have a chance."
"Don't forget that you are also a famous general in Shuzhou and the military spirit of the two counties in southern Shuzhou."
Dou Tong raised his head and suppressed his excitement.
"Lord, if I bring 30,000 people, you will only have less than 10,000 people left -"
"Divide and attack them." Xu Mu's tone remained unchanged, "Repulse the Baijia camp, then you can make a roundabout attack with me, and besiege the 40,000 tiger barbarian army."
Throughout the ages, defense has always been the main focus under fatigue. Dou Tong was a little confused as to why his lord dared to take the initiative and split his troops.
Although people continued to join along the way, and there were 40,000 troops, there were still many untrained new troops among them.
How difficult.
"Lord, if not I will lead ten thousand people to stop the tiger barbarian army!" Dou Tong said in a solemn voice.
"I'll go." Xu Mu threw away the dead branches without any panic in his voice. Then, he raised his head and looked at Dou Tong in front of him.
"Dou Tong, I just ask you, do you have the confidence? I will defeat and cripple this famous honeypot general."
Dou Tong gritted his teeth and held his fists firmly.
"My lord, I am willing to issue a military order! If defeated, come and see me!"
"Don't talk about this." Xu Mu smiled, "I believe in you, and the people in southern Shu will also believe in you. You, the king of southern Shu, will one day make your own name."
"Let's go."
Dou Tong exhaled, his face showing calmness and perseverance.
"Your Majesty, please wait for the news of my victory!"
"good!"
…
When Dou Tong left with his 30,000-strong army, less than 10,000 people were left with Xu Mu. There were nearly 4,000 Pingman camp, 2,000 Fengzi camp, and 3,000 new Shuzhou troops joining along the way.
As for the accompanying civilian husbands, Xu Mu specifically ordered them to slow down and avoid danger.
"Yu Wen, order up your troops and prepare to march south."
"Send more sentinels. If you find traces of the tiger barbarians, report them immediately."
In normal times, these tiger barbarians are tall and ferocious. In a one-on-one situation, Shuzhou soldiers cannot get any advantage at all.
But there was no other way. If he wanted to win this siege, he could only do this, divide and attack.
"Xiao Menghuo, do you want to take revenge?"
In the rain, Meng Huo raised his head, his face still covered with pimples became full of fighting spirit.
"General of the Central Plains, I want revenge!"
"Pingman Camp, do you want revenge?" Xu Mu stood up and spoke in a solemn voice.
"want!"
Countless soldiers from the plain barbarian camp raised their weapons and roared angrily. Si Hu, who was in the Pingman camp, shouted the loudest, and of course, he also raised the ax the highest.
