The 10,000-strong Shu army began to march forward along the Shu Road, braving the slight spring rain. Sitting in the carriage, Dongfang Jing was not idle, still looking at the map and making decisions.
"Military advisor, even if Old Han dies, he will still protect the military advisor!" Outside the carriage, Han Jiu, who rarely went on an expedition, kept shouting.
"Han Jiu, don't talk about this. If you have achieved great success this time, you should consider asking the lord for a general title."
Han Jiu was startled, and then his expression became excited again.
Dongfang looked up in admiration and talked to himself.
"This time, Liangzhou's main force will definitely be placed in the direction of Bailu County. There is no doubt about it. I guess there should be another Liangzhou general on the Yuguan side, taking advantage of the situation to block Yuguan and repair it. Close and build a stronghold."
Lowering his head, Dongfang Jing looked at his wasted legs.
"Thanks to God for not giving up, and for not giving up, my lord, let me, a lame man, fight the battle to conquer Shuzhou."
The wheels of the cart rolled over the wet mud, causing bursts of water to splash.
"Military advisor, it's getting dark, and our military stronghold in Shuzhou is right in front of us. If not, we can go into the military stronghold for a while to rest and recuperate——"
"Continue marching." Dongfang Jing shook his head, "Soldiers are very fast, and we have already set off too late."
"The military advisor has ordered us to continue marching!"
It took about three days, more than 300 miles of Shu road, and non-stop work to reach it.
Chen Zhong, the general guarding Yuguan, was overjoyed when he heard the news of Dongfang Jing's arrival and hurried out of the city to greet him.
"I have received the military report from my lord before. The Eastern military division has entered Yuguan, and Yuguan will be safe and sound."
Dongfang Jing smiled and said, "General Chen has fulfilled his duties. Even without me, there will be no problems in Yuguan."
This time, if we only defend Yuguan alone, there is no need to add more troops. Whether it is Dongfang Jing or Chen Zhong, both of them understand that if the enemy blocks the passage outside the Yu Pass, such as building Tuguan or building the Horn Wall, over time, the road out of the Yu Pass will inevitably be blocked. To be blocked.
In this case, there is no need to talk about fighting for hegemony or competing in the world.
"What do you want the military advisor to do?" Chen Zhongcai asked cautiously after entering the Yu Pass and being handed hot tea.
"Go out and kill the enemy."
Chen Zhong looked hesitant, "Including the 10,000 people brought by the military advisor, our army at Yuguan Pass is only 25,000. Over in Liangzhou, after recruiting the Qiang people into the army, there are about 150,000 troops. .”
There are 150,000 people, and what is even more difficult is the cavalry, which is at least tens of thousands. Whether it is a mobile rescue or a rush to fight, they are all first-class weapons.
There are indeed cavalry in Shuzhou, but they are few in number. According to his lord, before there was any armor, Shu Qi couldn't beat Liang Qi, who was good at riding horses. Of course, if he added the skill of riding, he would probably be even.
But how can we fight.
"General Chen, has there been a spring flood outside Yuguan recently?"
Chen Zhong was stunned. Unexpectedly, the little military advisor in front of him suddenly changed the subject.
"It was so troublesome that several streams and rivers overflowed. This year's spring rain was heavier, and the melted snow on the top of the mountain turned into a flash flood."
"Has Liangren arrived outside Yu Pass?"
"No." Chen Zhong shook his head, "I sent people to investigate every day, and the scouts patrolling hundreds of miles outside the Yu Pass found no trace of the Liang people. But I estimate that they should be coming soon."
"General Chen, after a night's rest, I will leave the customs tomorrow."
This sentence has been repeated.
Chen Zhong gritted his teeth and said, "If this is the case, I, Chen Zhong, would like to accompany the military advisor out of seclusion."
"No need, please also ask General Chen to stay at Yuguan. If something bad happens, we will stick to the natural danger and wait for my lord to come back for reinforcements. No matter what, my lord's Shuzhou must not be lost."
"Then...strategist, how many people should you bring?"
"Ten thousand people."
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As if to match the atmosphere of the war, it rained heavily the next morning. The original green color of the mountains has become brighter and greener.
Sitting on the highest peak, Dongfang Jing spoke in a deep voice.
"When a tiger gives birth to three sons, there must be one Biao. Dong Wen is the Biao of Liangzhou."
Han Jiu, the big boss next to him, couldn't understand these words at all. He could only keep pushing the wheelbarrow in Dongfang Jing's direction.
The rain was a bit heavy, and the small hut built on the wheelbarrow might not be able to withstand the rain, so that half of Dongfang Jing's body became wet.
"Nothing." Dongfang Jing waved his hand, raised his head, and continued to observe the surrounding mountains. Chen Zhong was right. The snow melted and turned into a flash flood, forming waterfalls on the sloping mountain.
"Han Jiu, what town is below this mountain?"
"There used to be more than 800 households in Mawei Town. When they heard that there was going to be a war, they all ran into Shuzhou."
"It's most miserable to leave your hometown."
There are countless things like this when we go to war together.
"Military advisor, if you don't find a place to ambush, when Liang Ren comes, we will shoot him with a crossbow immediately!" Han Jiu suggested hurriedly.
"If that's the case, we won't be able to kill many." Dongfang Jing frowned, "The Liangren general who came here is not a fool. After being frightened, I'm afraid he will be more careful. By then, we will have no chance."
"Han Jiu, you pick two generals, each with 3,000 men, and within two days, find a way to block the mountain flood."
"Military advisor... how can we block this? If the water is strong, it will take five or six days at most before it rushes out again."
"enough."
Dongfang Jing's brows did not immediately ease.
"Mawei Town below is the best choice for terrain. However, the mountains and forests on both sides are dense, and General Liangzhou will not go deep into this place for fear of an ambush."
"So, we still need to use a method to lure them over. This method is extremely dangerous, and I need to reconsider it."
"Okay, what the military advisor said is good!" Han Jiu, who didn't understand, probably ate Si Hu's saliva, hurriedly echoed from the side.
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Outside Bailu County, the Xiangjiang River is filled with five sections of monument lines. Some people have spontaneously begun to pack sandbags to block the river embankment.
A room in the county was brightly lit.
"This year's spring rain has been heavier, and water has begun to accumulate in the shoals in the west." Dou Tong pointed at the map with his finger and said in a deep voice, "I was worried about Liangren accumulating water, so I sent people to explore every day, but found that it was not possible. , it’s too shallow after all.”
"Dou Tong, can you cross the horse?" Xu Mu frowned.
"It should be possible...but my lord, there are many dense forests in Shu, and there are not many flat terrains. Liangqi may not have an advantage."
"Liangqi's advantage lies in maneuverability." Xu Mu shook his head and denied Dou Tong's words.
Before him, he now had two choices. One is to defend the city, with nearly 50,000 troops in his hands. The battle of defense is a matter of life and death.
But these gates outside the county are not strong cities. With Liangqi's maneuvering and cover, various siege machines will follow.
It's a bad idea.
The second option is to choose a favorable terrain to block Liang Ren.
Although Xu Mu wanted to attack with water, due to the terrain near Xiangjiang River, when the flood came, his army would probably be drowned first.
Playing with fire and burning yourself first is undoubtedly a stupid plan.
"Dou Tong, does that shallow shoal have a name?"
"Prancing Horse Beach."
"Change the name, let's call it Death Horse Beach."
Xu Mu turned around and looked at the faces in front of him under the light. Here, almost all are the backbone forces in Shuzhou.
People like Jia Zhou, Yu Wen, Dou Tong, Chai Zong, Fan Lu... followed him step by step, rising from humble beginnings, and today, they are standing on the stage of competing in the world.
There are also those Shu soldiers outside and those civilians in Shuzhou.
In troubled times where heroes emerge in large numbers, they are all heroic sons and daughters who defend their land, settle their families, and reopen their borders.
"It's time to break Liangzhou!" Xu Mu shouted loudly in the room.
"I would like to follow my lord——"
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