At this time, in Chen Shuiguan, Ling Su looked solemn after receiving the information.
"Military advisor, what's wrong?"
Ling Su's voice was deep, "As I expected, Xu Buyi really had a plan. However, King Zuo insisted on returning to Dongling and fell into an ambush by the Shu people."
Ling Su slowly closed his eyes. Although I know that it is most likely a trick of the enemy to lure troops. But there was nothing he could do. If he didn't send troops, Zuo Shiren was afraid that disaster would befall him.
"Send my military order to rectify the army immediately!"
"Commander, we will assemble the army immediately and go south to rescue the Lord!" Several Dongling generals also had murderous looks on their faces. They had been staying in Chenshui Pass, and they were already full of hatred.
"That's wrong." Unexpectedly, Ling Su suddenly shook his head at this time.
"It is not the best way to save our lord and rush to the south. It takes too long, and I'm worried that Xu Buyi may have some back-ups on the way to rescue. If nothing unexpected happens in this rescue, the effect will be It won’t be big.”
Ling Su looked at the confused generals and said, "Don't worry, I already have a good plan in my heart. Everyone, there is no need to march from the south, gather an army of 50,000 people, and rush out directly from the front door!"
"Military advisor, why is this..."
"I have said that Xu Buyi did not have enough troops. He was just relying on the traps outside the city to ambush me so that I did not dare to move. He didn't know that I, Ling Qide, am also an adventurous person. In this case, let's go to the front door. Fight out and defeat the enemy forces outside the city first. I estimate that after dividing the troops several times, the enemy's strength is no longer sufficient."
Ling Su raised his head, narrowed his eyes, and looked at the scenery outside the city.
"Moreover, Xu Buyi went to the south. I am still confident in Shen Tu Guan alone. If you think about it, if Shen Tu Guan is defeated, then there will no longer be Donglai's elite army in the three Donglai states to the east. , at most some county soldiers, but how can these county soldiers stop them!"
"What the military advisor means is... taking advantage of the situation to capture the three states of Donglai?"
"Exactly!" Ling Su turned around with a hint of determination in his tone, "After defeating Shentu Guan, we will go straight to Donglai. By then, whether it is Xu Buyi or Yuan Song, if they hear the news , I’m afraid we have to quickly return to the army for rescue. In this way, the siege on King Zuo’s side will be easily resolved.”
"Military advisor, what a wonderful plan!" After several generals understood it, one or two of them couldn't help but look excited.
"Don't think about it. If we rush to the south for reinforcements, Xu Buyi will definitely consider it. But my strategy of taking Donglai directly is so surprising that I don't believe it. Xu Buyi can still think of it. Furthermore, even if I can't defeat Shen Tu Guan, I There is also a way to detach a group of troops and cooperate with the defenders of Chen Shuiguan inside and outside to contain him. When the time comes, we can also take Donglai directly. It is just a matter of sizing up the situation."
"I am willing to listen to the military advisor's orders!"
Several Dongling generals cupped their hands and clasped their fists.
"Very good." Ling Su nodded with satisfaction. Next, he should perform a real highlight, so that Xu Buyi from Xishu can see that the power of this grain king cannot be offended!
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At the camp outside Chenshui Pass.
Shen Tu Guan was sitting in the military tent, his face as calm as ever. In his hand, he also held a secret letter. This secret letter was not sent by my lord, but by the King of Shu in Western Shu himself.
The content of the secret letter was even simpler, with only a few sentences, but the key point was revealed in one sentence.
"General, general!" Outside the military tent, a guard walked in anxiously, "Report to the general, there are spies reporting, the army in Chenshui Pass has moved!"
What shocked the personal guards was that even with this fatal intelligence, the general in front of him remained as stable as a mountain without any panic.
"King Xu Shu's secret message has been guessed."
Shen Tu Guan stood up with a faint smile on his face.
"In this world, there will always be a kind of person whose cleverness is misled by his cleverness. And Ling Su is exactly this kind of person."
"Send my military order and prepare to mobilize the army to fight with me! This time, our survival in Donglai is related. I am applying for the title of slaughter. I sincerely hope that you will work together to defeat the enemy!"
"Follow the order!"
Around Shentu Guan, there were also several Donglai generals who nodded calmly.
Outside Chenshui Pass, it was already dark.
According to the offensive and defensive trends throughout the ages, it is easiest to start a war at night like this.
Wearing a battle armor, Ling Su looked stern. This time, it was almost time to decide victory or defeat. If they cannot take advantage of this opportunity to capture Donglai forcefully, they will always be at a disadvantage.
Even if Zuo Shiren can break through, they will be huddled in the Jiangdong area for a long time.
"Everyone, the general opposite is Shen Tu Guan. When our army moves, he will definitely have to deal with it. When leaving the city, remember to march in the north direction!"
The direction of Donglai is actually to the east. But Lingsu's intention of marching north was more obvious, to avoid more traps. After all, the defense line in Donglai direction has always been the longest.
It's nothing more than a detour from the north, and then attack Donglai again.
"march--"
"The Sword and Shield Battalion is ahead, beware of the enemy's flying arrows!"
There are more than 70,000 troops in Chenshui Pass. At this time, there are 50,000 people following Lingsu out of the city, almost half of the army.
Among the 50,000 people, Dongling soldiers and Liangwang soldiers were mixed in, all of whom were elite soldiers from both sides.
This time, Lingsu had already planned to go all out. While rescuing the siege, he also wanted to take advantage of the opportunity to capture the three Donglai states in one fell swoop.
In Ling Su's eyes, Shen Tu Guan was the last dog in the way. Of course, after learning Shen Tu Guan's ancient formation, Ling Su already had a countermeasure.
"Ye Du!"
"The last general is here!" A middle-aged general from Dongling hurriedly rode back.
"I order you to lead eight thousand men from our headquarters as flank guards. Remember, you must protect the Chinese army's infantry and bow battalion at all costs. If there is a war, you must use your sword and shield first and rush into the enemy's formation. I, Ling Qide, will I will join forces with you from behind to defeat the enemy."
"Ye Du, if you can defeat Shentu Guan this time, I will express my merits for you in front of the lord. Within the three states of Donglai, there are obviously many Ji people, but why do you let a Shanyue person become the chief general? ?”
"Ye Du, I'm optimistic about you."
Ye Du looked excited, "Don't worry, military advisor, Ye Du will definitely guard the flanks, cooperate with the military advisor, and defeat the Donglai people!"
"Very good." Ling Su smiled and nodded, no longer looking at Ye Du's interest.
In the dark night, this born Hidden Lin began to wave his hand signals, telling the army to march carefully.
There are more than 3,000 people in the Dongling Houjia Battalion who are exploring the trap. As the vanguard, they each hold a shield and step through the wet mud and dead leaves.
"Rolling wood——"
Not long after, on the slopes on both sides, the rolling logs that had been prepared rolled down towards the advancing Dongling army.
"Stand up a shield——"
The general from the thick armor battalion raised his sword and roared wildly.
Bang bang.
As the pioneers of the path exploration, the thick-armored battalion of 3,000 people erected tiger shields one after another, killing only 200 to 300 people, and finally gradually stabilized the situation.
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