A group of troops marched towards Chengdu in the morning light. Only when they got closer did the leader, a silent scribe, raise his head and look at the great city of Shuzhou in front of him with some confusion.
"Sima Military Advisor, we have arrived in Chengdu! We have arrived in Chengdu!"
"I'm going to break Shuzhou!"
Six to seven thousand soldiers were all roaring wildly. Starting from Liangzhou, we climbed over mountains and ridges all the way, and used a trick to avoid the Pingman camp. The hardships involved are self-evident.
"It's really here..." Sima Mao said quietly, with no trace of sadness or joy in his voice.
"Military advisor, the advisor's apprentice, Mr. Wei Qiu, is extremely resourceful. He has already taken Chengdu and guarded several city gates! We are just waiting for the advisor to enter the city!"
"Okay." Sima Xiu raised his face and looked at the morning sky over Chengdu. It's almost winter, and the sky is getting darker.
Shuzhou is empty. After defeating Chengdu, they only have to wait for the Liangzhou army to attack and attack Yuguan. Then the battle of Shu will be completely stable.
If Xu Buyi wants to return to the defense for rescue, the Liang army will also be blocked. On the other side of Muyun State, the cripple did not dare to move due to the restraint of Cangzhou Demon Queen.
This plan is becoming perfect.
"Enter the city!"
"The military advisor has ordered the army to enter the city!"
Sima Xiu stood with his hands behind his hands and watched Liangzhou's soldiers rushing towards Chengdu City like wolves and tigers.
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Outside Lucheng, Xu Mu was very reluctant to leave.
"Wen Long also wants to go in person?"
"I have to go." Jia Zhou's face was calm, and he raised his hands to say goodbye to Xu Mu, "My Lord, don't worry, Sima Xiu is like a turtle in a jar. I am going here to catch the turtle and offer it to the Lord."
"It's not that I'm too cautious, but this opportunity is rare. If another accident happens and Sima Miao escapes back to Liang, I, Shuzhou, will probably be dead."
"My lord, although the war in Lucheng has been settled, Dou Tong has also led people to take Wenlang City. But my lord needs to be careful. The Liangzhou army will definitely come towards my lord and block my steps to enter Liang."
"Under the current situation, my lord can use Chai Zong's extraordinary army. Whether to defend or retreat, or go deep into the hinterland of Liangzhou, I know that my lord has already made a plan in his heart."
Xu Mu remained silent. The military advisor in front of him had already left him the best layout.
"If the Pingman camp can be used and can block Sima Xiu's retreat, I will ask Chao Yi to quickly come back and help Lucheng."
"Farewell, my lord."
"This time, I, Jia Wenlong, will catch this Liangzhou fox with my own hands!"
After saying that, Jia Zhou bowed his hands and then walked into the carriage with a cane. Fan Lu, who was behind, also lit up a long queue of five thousand people and quickly followed the carriage.
"Wenlong, be careful!"
Xu Mu raised his head and watched the carriage leave. Even though he was reluctant to give up, he understood that Jia Zhou was not wrong. With Sima Xiu here, his strategy to conquer Liangzhou would be extremely difficult.
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Shuzhou, Yuguan.
Chen Zhong, who received the information, looked horrified.
"General Chen, what's wrong?"
"Sima Xiu made a surprise attack on Chengdu and has entered the city!"
"General Chen, how is this possible? Is there a plain barbarian camp on the mountain——"
"The Pingman camp fell into the trap first, and then fell into an ambush. It has been blocked behind... I will leave a thousand men and horses, and you will stay at Yuguan. You must be careful."
"General Chen, there is still a Liang people's vanguard camp outside."
"It is not the Liang people's vanguard camp, it is used by Sima Xiu to contain Yuguan. The military advisor will return to Yuguan soon. You must cooperate with the military advisor to drive back the Liang army outside the city!"
"General Chen, then you——"
"A certain person with four thousand people must rush back to Chengdu immediately!" Chen Zhong turned around and looked in the direction of Chengdu. This time, it should be regarded as the most dangerous contest between the top strategists of the two states.
However, there is still one gratifying thing. That Chao Yi was indeed a strange army set up by the Lord.
"Let's go!"
For a time, Chen Zhong was in agitated mood and led four thousand Yuguan soldiers towards Chengdu.
Han Jiu Sunxun, who was near Chengdu, was extremely eager to make meritorious service in order to redeem his crimes. At this moment, Han Jiu was still seriously injured. If it hadn't been a fatal battle for his personal guards during the ambush, he would have been ambushed and died miserably.
Of course, in his opinion, it was purely a result of a treacherous trick and the loss of the city gate, rather than the layout of the Poisonous Eagle strategist.
"It's cold at night for spring snacks, so Sanniang holds a lantern in her hand and hopes that I will come. Just waiting for the rain to disperse and the clouds to close, Sanniang frowns..."
"Brother Han, are you singing to flatter Sanniang again?"
"If I don't sing one round, I'm afraid I won't have the chance to sing again."
This sentence made Sun Xun next to him silent for a moment. Even Chen Que, who was following him, also sighed silently.
Just like water flowing in all directions, it will eventually converge into Chengdu. It was a sign of turbulent water flow, but it was still unusually calm. It was so calm that Sima Xiu, who was good at assessing situations, suddenly had an ominous premonition.
It wasn't until someone called him that he raised his head in silence.
"Greetings to the teacher!" Wei Qiu hurriedly came over and knelt down to worship.
"Get up." A rare smile appeared on Sima Xiu's face. No matter what, he really liked the disciple in front of him.
"After the situation in Shuzhou is settled, follow me back to Liangzhou and serve as the second seat. With your talents and skills, it won't be long before you can take charge."
Hearing this, Wei Qiu became even more excited. But for a moment, he thought of something again.
"Ashamed of you, teacher, the Chengdu Royal Palace... has not been captured yet."
Sima Xiu was neither sad nor happy, "I have received information about the palace. I am a little curious about what kind of young man, leading an army of two thousand, can stop you."
"Do you know its name?"
"I heard that he was called Little Dog Fu. He was originally from the village of Commoner Thieves."
"This is... even the name. It seems that Xu Buyi has the foresight after all and has secretly raised the general."
"But please don't worry, teacher, this little kid is almost unable to withstand it."
Sima Xiu didn't answer immediately. He silently raised his head and looked around Chengdu.
When leaving Liangzhou, he had been telling his lord that this trip would be risky. The meaning is not a barbarian camp, nor is it a puppy blessing, but the fear of being tricked.
As an ordinary person, he wouldn't worry at all. He can defeat even the Oriental Cripple. There was only one person he was worried about.
This person is not Xu Buyi. But it was the poisonous owl that was rumored to be dead.
People who are close friends have been fighting each other for a long time.
In the cold wind that was about to enter winter in Chengdu, Sima Xiu wrapped his body in a large cloak and walked quietly towards the palace.
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Outside of Shuzhou, there is still a long way to go to Yuguan. A carriage was surrounded by a long marching team.
Jia Zhou half-closed his eyes, seeming to be deep in thought, but also seemed to have fallen asleep. It wasn't until a long time that he opened his eyes, which were filled with fierce killing intent.
He was careful enough that even the armies returning from all directions waited until Sima Xiu had completely entered Chengdu before setting off.
He tried his best to shake the foundation of Shuzhou, and made this plan just to let Sima Xiu die in the urn.
