"Chen Zhong, if the war is stalemate, you will cooperate with Chen Sheng from the logistics battalion to find a way to send the subsequent supplies of food and grass to the border of Liangzhou."
As winter approaches, there should be no more serious diseases in the army such as dysentery. However, when fighting in cold areas, there is a high probability of frostbite and physical disability.
In the follow-up, whether it is winter robes or the sore ointment developed by Chen Que, they must be transported to the front line in time to reduce the casualty rate of soldiers.
"Lord, don't worry, Chen Zhong lives up to the king's orders!"
"Very good." Xu Mu smiled happily, "I am indeed right about you. Chen Zhong from Shuzhou is worthy of the reputation of a famous general. I will return to Shu after a great victory. I also invite General Chen to return to Chengdu to meet his family and talk to him." I, the king, have a great drink.”
Chen Zhong looked excited and kowtowed to Xu Mu again.
"Get up."
Xu Mu raised his feet and walked to the side of the Yuguan city wall in a few steps. He looked down at the mountains and rivers in the distance. Whether it was the iron-clad young marquis of Daji or the old official from Wangzhou, they all stared like this before leaving, feeling nostalgic for the dynasty. It is not because of selfish desires, but because the world is peaceful and people live happily.
Now, it's his turn.
Regardless of righteousness or personal long-cherished wish, he finally took this step with the expectations of thousands of people.
Under Yuguan, Xu Mu's 20,000-strong infantry and cavalry brigade had already set off to the north in the morning mist.
Several veteran soldiers and generals of the Xu family army had thunderous voices, boosting the morale of Fa Liang.
Xu Mu walked down the city wall.
Behind him, a dull-tempered person like Chen Zhong suddenly became hypocritical.
"My king, on the day of victory, I, Chen Zhong, will kneel down to welcome the king's master and lead him back to the court!"
…
"Brother Mu, if we really win, that General Chen will kneel down and break his legs." Si Hu said seriously and matter-of-factly.
"Si Hu, the vanguard camp in front seemed to have killed two roe deer yesterday."
After saying that, Xu Mu put down the carriage curtain, lowered his head, and continued to look at the map in front of him with Jia Zhou. Si Hu outside the carriage was already galloping away on his tall horse.
"Wenlong, the good plan you mentioned is truly brilliant."
"There are two Horned City Passes. According to the theory of attack, if one of them is besieged, the other one will be surrounded by troops and reinforcements will be sent out. The Lord only needs to continue to use the method of encirclement and reinforcements, besieging one city and attacking the reinforcements of the other city."
"Of course, this plan is very dangerous. There are 20,000 people in each of these two cities. However, the lord's expeditionary army this time only has 50,000 people, which is not powerful. If the defenders see through, they only need to hold on and wait for Liangzhou Once the reinforcements arrive, the lord will be defeated."
Fan Lu had ten thousand men, Dou Tong had fifteen thousand, Wei Feng had five thousand Qingqi, and Xu Mu had twenty thousand men. Of course, in terms of this number, in addition to the troops led by Chai Zong and Chao Yi, there are also the Pingman camps in the mountains of Shuzhou.
Fifty thousand people are a large army for a frontal attack. The rest cannot be exposed until the time comes.
"The intelligence says that the defenders of these two cities are all powerful generals who have been promoted in Liangzhou's military service. Even if it is to encircle a point for reinforcements, the Lord needs to quickly select a city to gain an advantage. Let the defenders in the city feel that the city is about to be destroyed. , using smoke to notify friendly forces to rush for reinforcements."
Jia Zhou's words are reasonable and reasonable. Otherwise, even if you surround the city, others will not be surprised or afraid, so you can call for reinforcements.
Therefore, there must be a tough battle. After gaining an advantage in a tough battle, one of the cities feels that it cannot hold on and will call in reinforcements.
In addition, the most important point is that this battle between the two cities is to get ahead of the reinforcements of the entire Liangzhou army.
Although Xiao Qing had spies along the way before, Xu Mu didn't feel that he could continue to hide Sima Xiu and Dong Wen when they entered the border of Liangzhou. A surprise attack is nothing more than hitting an enemy with a delay in intelligence.
"Wenlang City and Lu City. Choose one of these two cities. Does Wen Long have any suggestions?"
Jia Zhou pointed his finger and placed it on the left side of the map, "My lord, you can choose Lucheng."
In fact, after looking at the map, Xu Mu would choose Lucheng if he had to choose between the two cities.
"There is a large stone forest around Lucheng, which is where Wenlang City's reinforcements must pass and can be used as an ambush. Furthermore, the wind and sand in Lucheng are stronger. If there is fog, the defenders in the city will , I’m afraid that our army’s encirclement will become increasingly unclear.”
After leaving Shu, winter is about to begin. The weather at this time always has a layer of haze that cannot be cleared away, shrouding the marching troops of the Shu people for several days.
"Wen Long and I agree." Xu Mu's eyes were sharp and he raised his head to look outside the carriage at the mist-shrouded sky. "Encircle Lu City and attack Wenlang City's reinforcements!"
Jia Zhou nodded, "In one day's time, our Shuzhou army will arrive at the border of Liangzhou. The strategy has been decided, and my lord must make preparations in advance. In addition, the Liangzhou side should also know that I, Shuzhou, are attacking Liangzhou." ”
"But there is no need to worry, my lord. I know that Liangzhou's army has been transferred to Yumen Pass in order to deal with the Fuxun tribe. Even if they want to return to help, they still need some integration."
"This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. If my lord can destroy the second city! We, the Shu people, will have our first bridgehead in our expedition to Liang. In addition, in order to boost the morale of the soldiers for the expedition, I suggest that your lord immediately send a message to punish the thieves. .”
"A complaint against a thief?"
This method was also used during the last attack on Muyunzhou.
"Exactly." Jia Zhou's expression remained unchanged, "In the past, everyone in the world thought that we Shu people used the natural danger of Yuguan to defend Liangzhou's expedition. But now, this letter to punish thieves is like a warning. In the world, my ambition as a Shu people is not to be a dog that maintains success, but to be a tiger and wolf that advances in the world!"
"Good." Xu Mu nodded, "When looking for the name of a thief, he said that Xiaoweibao killed his father and brother. He was cruel and unethical. When he captured An Bing, he killed the two kings and the whole family. In this way, maybe in An Bing II There might be some insiders in the state."
Jia Zhou smiled and said, "My lord has a far-sighted vision, and I deeply admire him."
"Wen Long's ingenuity is unparalleled, I admire him for that."
"My lord, you are becoming more and more like a wise master."
"Wen Long's reputation for being good at planning has long been famous throughout the world."
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In a desert near Liangzhou, in the thornwood forest, Chao Yi and King Yu Dang rode side by side, looking at the sky in the distance.
"General Chao, is it true that the King of Shu is planning to launch a winter expedition to Liangzhou?"
"Of course there is nothing wrong. It will take a while for Liangzhou to settle the matter of the Fuxun tribe. Now is indeed the best time."
"The decisiveness of the King of Shu is truly unparalleled in the world..."
Chao Yi smiled, and his face slowly revealed a look of expectation.
"Then General Chao, what are we going to do?"
"King Yudang, don't worry. I will tell you when the time comes. By the way, let me deploy the eight thousand cavalry of your Yudang tribe for the time being. How about that?"
King Yudang looked hesitant. These eight thousand people are his last possessions. In a small oasis at the back, there were entire tribes of people waiting for him to change the situation.
"I was able to enter Yumen Pass, thanks to King Yudang who led the way. King Yudang also played an important role in helping the tribe. Again, when Liangzhou is captured, the Yudang tribe will be sitting on the transit point. Ushering in a flourishing.”
King Yudang gritted his teeth, took out a golden dagger from his waist, and handed it to Chao Yi.
"In this case, I, the Yu Dang tribe, will take a gamble."
"Please ask General Chao to lead the army!"
