"We only have more than 2,000 people. The number is too small, so naturally we cannot attack from a flank. The only way is to block the way with suspicious soldiers, gather 2,000 people together, and then kill all the way."
"As a general, being cautious means being suspicious. In this case, the enemy general will always think that we have another force in front."
Little Dog Fu said in a calm voice, "Everyone, remember, as long as we can hold back this support army, it will be a great victory, regardless of the number of enemies killed. The Lord will fight in front. If we let this reinforcements from Chen Shuiguan go all the way, If we rush forward, we will definitely form a pincer attack on our lord."
"So, at least hold off this army for a day or two. This is what my lord meant. He sent you and I here. We guessed that there might be a group of people rushing behind to help Zuo Shiren."
Around Xiaoxiao Fu, including Gongou, several captains listened very clearly.
Lifting his head, Puppy Fu's eyes were calm. He took more than 2,000 people with him and tried all possible methods, and finally made the people of the Grain King stop for a moment.
"The main thing is to contain the enemy. If the enemy goes forward to pursue them, they will retreat into the woods first. Don't forget what I said and delay the enemy. We will win a big victory!"
The two armies faced each other, especially in the dark night. After a short while, they were throwing waves of flying arrows at each other. Soldiers on both sides who were hit by arrows screamed in pain from time to time.
"Sword and shield!"
Hong Zhen gritted his teeth and had no choice but to send back half of the Sword Shield Battalion in front. The night was dark, and the fire arrows were bright, but they were still a little far away. So much so that he couldn't tell for a moment how many enemy troops there were in these interceptions.
Furthermore, there is a big bend in the official road ahead, and there may be an enemy ambush. If the timing is unfavorable, we will really be attacked by two parties. Therefore, he only dared to move back half of the Sword and Shield Battalion.
"General, do you want to pursue us?"
"No." Hong Zhen's voice was deep, "What if there is a deep pursuit and enemy troops ambush and attack on one side of the formation at the bend of the official road?"
"But General... there has been no movement over there."
"Soldiers never tire of deceit. The enemy's troops are standing still, but the time has not come yet. Pass on our military orders, don't let any slack, focus on defense!"
"Damn it, it seems that King Zuo can't go there quickly. We'll break the ambush first!"
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"General Xiao Han, you are right." Gongou said excitedly, "The enemy general on the opposite side has never dared to march forward and leave."
Little Dog Fu smiled and said, "He is worried that there will be a big ambush at the big bend of the official road. After all, the terrain nearby is the best place for an ambush. I would like to use fire to attack, but the nearby terrain The forest is lush and the fire is strong, so we can't escape. Until we die, this is equivalent to death, so it's better to be careful."
"What if the enemy general sends troops to investigate?"
"No problem, I left dozens of people as suspects. At least tonight, in the darkness of the night, this support army will not dare to move forward rashly."
"General Xiao Han, why can you always...guess the enemy's actions?"
Little Dog Fu raised his young face and looked in the direction of Shuzhou, his eyes filled with brilliance.
"Teacher doesn't want me to be a brave general, but more importantly, a strategic general. If one day I, Han, are lucky enough to lead an army on an expedition without the need for a staff or counselors, then that will be half the battle."
"A great military strategist."
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"Send five hundred swords and shields to explore the road ahead." Hong Zhen was not willing to be restrained in place. After thinking for a while, he decided to send a group of people to explore the direction of the big bend of the official road.
"The damn official road is so curved. If I go back to Chenshui Pass, I will definitely advise my master to clear out all the woods nearby and make the curve of the official road straight!"
Under Hong Zhen's order, five hundred men with swords and shields slowly advanced forward, relying on bursts of fire nearby. Just before reaching Big Bend, suddenly, the nearby forest shook whole, as if thousands or even ten thousand people were trying to rush out.
Dao Dun, who was so shocked that he was exploring the way, hurriedly retreated.
"I've told you before, there will definitely be an ambush on this roundabout road." Hong Zhen looked angry, and a good support was blocked in the road. He deliberately used fire arrows to burn the nearby woods. But in this case, the troops in the headquarters will not be able to escape death.
"Form up first."
After giving the order, Hong Zhen couldn't help but look back and glanced several times at the nightmare-like bend of the official road.
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"kill--"
On Guanlu Avenue in the south, at this time, the sound of fighting could be heard endlessly.
"Block them!" Zuo Shiren lost his composure and even the golden crown on his head was torn off by himself at some point.
There were only 13,400 men and horses left behind and around him. The corpses of Dongling soldiers who died in the battle were densely packed all the way.
First it was the Xia'er Rebel Army, then Xu Buyi's cavalry camp, and now, even Yuan Song came over personally with his people. At first glance, the enemy troops in front of them seemed to number in the tens of thousands.
If he had known this, he should have listened to Ling Su and stayed in Chenshui Pass.
"Formation!"
Zuo Shiren raised his sword and shouted.
Fortunately, these men and horses under his command are all Dongling's elite troops. There is also a shield to resist, so within a short period of time, it is not too dangerous.
But Zuo Shiren knew very well that over time, the formation would inevitably be broken. By then, I'm afraid I'm really going to die here.
"Why haven't there been any news about the people sent to the dock?"
Earlier, when he encountered Xu Buyi's cavalry camp, he sent more than a hundred fast horses one after another to send an order to the naval garrison at the dock to come to rescue.
But now, it's been a long time and I haven't seen any movement.
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Riding on the horse, Xu Mu looked forward quietly and frowned involuntarily. With the advantages of all parties, there was still no way to break through Zuo Shiren's formation.
Of course, he also understood that the main army that could follow Zuo Shiren must be the elite of Dongling. If there were more cavalry, it might be possible. However, more than half of the more than 3,000 cavalrymen had been killed or injured in order to hold Zuo Shiren back. Even Si Hu was stabbed several times and was pulled by several military doctors to treat the wounds.
"King Shu, this is a good opportunity!" Yuan Song came over, the look of anticipation on his face never diminishing. In his heart, killing Zuo Shiren was Donglai's greatest blessing.
Xu Mu didn't want to. But as time goes by, no matter how much they are intercepted, the news will eventually reach the dock. By then, another large army will surely come to help. Furthermore, in his plan this time, killing Zuo Shiren was only one of the goals. The other goal was to induce Lingsu to lead his troops out of the city so as to break the Chenshui Pass.
"Xiaoyao, take another two thousand people to the front of Guan Road. No matter what method you use, within three days, you will be able to isolate Zuo Shiren's scouts and send the information to the dock."
"Don't worry, helmsman." Li Xiaoyao received the order and hurriedly rode back.
Xu Mu paused, turned his face on the horse, and looked at Yuan Song.
"Don't worry, King Yuan. Don't forget that General Shentu, under King Yuan, is already waiting outside Chenshui Pass. As long as Lingsu leads his troops out of the city, it will be the best time to defeat Chenshui Pass!"
"Once Chenshui Pass is broken, Dongling's defense line in the Kezhou area will collapse one by one."
Yuan Song looked overjoyed, thought for a moment and then spoke, "I heard that outside Chenshui Pass, the King of Shu has laid many traps. If Lingsu goes south, wouldn't these traps be useless?"
Xu Mu's expression remained unchanged, "Then King Yuan will know that Ling Su is good at making strange plans, but some of them are very dangerous."
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