A large army was marching in a hurry, following the direction outside the Shu Road.
Over the forest road, sunlight shines through the gaps in the leaves, falling directly on the robe and armor, reflecting the luster of the pieces.
While riding on the horse, Chao Yi raised his head and looked ahead with a frown.
"Brother Chai, we are going to go to the outside of Yuguan."
Beside Chao Yi, Chai Zong nodded calmly. This time, the 7,000 men under his command, plus Chao Yi's 20,000 men, will rush outside Yuguan to intercept Liangzhou's reinforcements.
According to his lord's words, it was not a powerful enemy, but a delay in the reinforcements of the Liangzhou Army.
"Master Li, the knight has excellent light skills. Can you send some of them as sentries?"
Li Xiaoyao, who was standing aside, took a while to understand that it was Chao Yi calling him.
"nature."
Not long after, twenty knights in white clothes rode forward in the blink of an eye.
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"Xu Buyi showed off his majesty on the river and defeated Cangzhou's 30,000 navy." In front of Liangzhou City, Sima Xiu's voice was filled with a hint of disbelief.
According to his thinking, the Cangzhou navy was good at water warfare and could at least hold off the Shu army's attack for a while. But now it seems that things have gone beyond expectations.
"Military advisor, I can't figure out why Zuo Shiren formed an alliance with the common thieves?" Dong Wen, who was next to him, looked equally angry.
Without Zuo Shiren, Xu Buyi would have to face it alone. The 50,000-strong Cangzhou navy, rather than some inferior miscellaneous army, would probably be blocked on the river.
Sima Xiu's foxy eyes slowly narrowed.
"I always feel that there should be another person in Shuzhou. For such a sloppy person, that person's vision is too vicious."
"Could it be the crippled military advisor?"
Sima Xiu shook his head, "In the last battle against Shu, I conducted several sand table simulations. I discovered one thing. The lame strategist should be best at war planning. In other words, he was an outstanding military adviser. . But he is still young, and he is not yet ready to take such a vicious view of the overall situation."
"So, who is this person? It can't be Poisonous Eagle, right? Poisonous Eagle has died long ago."
Simujia frowned and couldn't figure it out for a moment.
"My lord, it's best to send someone to investigate the poisonous owl's entry into the inner city. If there are any disciples in the Huichun Hall in Yuzhou who didn't follow them to Shu, then promise them wealth and honor to trick them into telling the truth."
"Military advisor, I will make arrangements later."
Sima Xiu raised his face and said, "If I guessed correctly, it's time for the other Shu army that was intercepted by Shuzhou to set off. My lord, I didn't expect Xu Buyi's army to march in so quickly. You and I are at a loss. We’ve got the first chance, we can’t wait any longer.”
"No one in the world could have imagined that Xu Buyi was so courageous that he dared to cross state lines to form an alliance with Zuo Shiren. However, I guess this alliance is about to end."
"I will take 30,000 light cavalry and set off immediately." Dong Wen stood up and began to put on his golden armor.
"Although this Shu army is called interception, it is more likely that in order to reduce battle losses, it will focus on holding back the Liang army. My lord, please be careful."
"Youlao Military Advisor is stationed in Liangzhou."
Sima Xiu raised his hand and firmly cupped his fist.
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"Lord, the grain ships and baggage ships have arrived." In a small town not far from the river, Xu Mu was pleasantly surprised when he heard Dou Tong's voice and walked carefully along the city wall.
The grain ships and baggage ships behind are the key to the next attack on Yuncheng.
Looking up, thousands of people from Shuzhou began to push the grain and grass on the ship into the small town on simple carts.
Shuzhou's previous military rations were mostly rotten rice balls. When the Dou family was stationed in Shuzhou, they only picked some rotten rice and old grains. After boiling it several times, they pressed it with wooden dishes and pressed it into rotten rice balls. Sometimes, it is also mixed with rice bran. If eaten for a long time, it will cause abdominal discomfort and delay the military's progress.
But when Xu Mu entered Shuzhou, the military rations for the expedition were already reformed. The same rice is ground into pulp with stones, and then rolled into cakes. Each person has five cakes a day, and among the five rice cakes, there will also be an oil cake.
"Dou Tong, dispatch military rations."
After saying that, Xu Mu continued to raise his head. It's a pity that the siege baggage coming from the river is not a good weapon, and the transportation conditions are too harsh.
"Zhang Shun is guarding Yuncheng. The city has been fortified and the wilderness has been cleared." Dongfang Jing's voice was somewhat worried.
The fortified city cleared the countryside, completely destroying the streams, crops, and trees in the area near Yuncheng.
In other words, it will be very difficult for Shuzhou's army to build siege equipment in Muyunzhou.
Of course, such a thing would definitely do more harm than good. Even if the Shu army retreats one day, it will take a lot of time for the area near Yuncheng to regain its vitality.
Zhang Shun meant to hold on to the end.
"There must be reinforcements." Dongfang Jing continued, "Downstream in Cangzhou, Zuo Shiren had already retreated fifty miles on the river after realizing something was wrong. As soon as the fighting in Cangzhou relaxed, I think there might be a reinforcement army and they would rush to Muyun State."
To be honest, Xu Mu moved very quickly this time when he invaded Muyun State. But there is no way, the foundation of Shuzhou lies there. Fortunately, the most difficult step into Muyunzhou has been overcome.
"What do you want, my lord? If not, we will get materials from a closer place and build more siege ladders. We will just wait for Meng Huo to arrive and then start the siege."
What Dongfang Jing said makes sense. Judging from the current situation, the momentum of attacking Yuncheng cannot be continued.
But for some reason, Xu Mu always felt that this fight shouldn't be fought like this.
"Has Bolie ever heard of attacking a city for reinforcements?"
Attacking a city for reinforcements is not much different from encircling a point for reinforcements. But the former is more difficult, not only to annihilate enemy reinforcements, but also to seize the city gate.
And just encircling a point to call for reinforcements is more like a pretense to deceive the enemy's reinforcements and intercept them halfway.
"Lord, of course I understand. But we only have more than 30,000 troops. The strength of Yuncheng alone is equal to that of our army."
It is necessary to besiege the city and to divide the troops to intercept the reinforcements. At first glance, it seems impossible. In a defensive battle, the attackers with equal strength are undoubtedly at an extreme disadvantage.
"I have a way." Xu Mu said seriously.
Zhang Shun shrinks his troops. The huge Muyunzhou only needs to defeat Yuncheng, and the matter will be settled.
"Brother Mu, I also know the art of war! Why, why don't you go around Yuncheng?" Si Hu listened carefully for a rare moment and spoke hurriedly, "If we go around, don't we need to fight?"
"There is no way around it." Xu Mu and Dongfang Jing both spoke at the same time.
If Yuncheng cannot be captured, these 30,000 enemy troops will remain in Muyun Prefecture. No matter how you fight or where you fight, you will never be at ease.
He intended to capture Muyun State, not just loot and leave. Yuncheng could not be attacked. When Cangzhou got a breather, reinforcements were continuously dispatched.
Bypassing Yuncheng? There is a high probability that they are being attacked from both sides.
