South of Kezhou, more than a hundred miles away from the river bank, the smoke of the battlefield has not dispersed.
After learning that Zuo Shiren had raised the cigarette asking for help, Yuan Song seemed crazy and launched a general attack regardless. Even if Xu Mu tried to persuade him, he couldn't stop it.
Xu Mu understood that if Yuan Song could not kill Zuo Shiren this time, it would not be a great victory. Afterwards, Dongling cooperated with Liang Wang, and soldiers would still invade.
"Donglai Army Formation, the whole army is pressing forward!" Yuan Song, wearing a large cloak, had a murderous look on his ancient face. After two days and two nights of non-rest, I am getting older after all. At this time, even his voice was full of tiredness.
"Don't blame me, King Shu." After giving the order, Yuan Song turned around with an apologetic look on his face, "It's not that he is eager for quick success, but that if Zuo Shiren doesn't die this time, I, Donglai, will still be in crisis."
Xu Mu nodded. Since you can’t be persuaded, there is no need to persuade anymore. The lips are dead and the teeth are cold. Helping Yuan Song this time will also be of great benefit to the entire Xishu. Once Zuo Shiren's Dongling was swallowed up by whales, Western Shu would be unable to move even an inch.
"To be honest, King Shu, I have been feeling cold for ten days in a row these past few days. My body is extremely cold under such sunshine."
After wrapping up his clothes, Yuan Song continued to speak calmly, "I think, Yuan Mengsong, I don't have much time left. This time, I finally got the opportunity. If I can't kill Zuo Shiren and go to hell, how can I rest in peace? .”
Xu Mu didn't answer.
As long as he is not stupid, he will know that Yuan Song is paving the way for his eldest son to compete for hegemony. Of course, Xu Mu was not optimistic about Yuan Song's eldest son, Yuan Chong. Although he is not mediocre, his civil and military talents are mediocre and he cannot be considered a great talent.
If there was no Shen Tu Guan, I am afraid that the three states of Donglai would soon be changed hands.
"No matter the outcome of this war, I, Dong Lai, will give you twenty ships of salt and iron to send to Western Shu."
"Prince Yuan, do you have any saltpeter?"
Yuan Song was startled, then turned his extremely pale face, "King Shu, everyone in the world knows that this saltpeter was squandered by those alchemists more than a hundred years ago. Even if there is any, it is not enough. It is useless as a firework signal."
More than a hundred years ago, Emperor Youji believed in immortality, and everyone in the world was proud of making alchemy.
Xu Mu sighed in his heart.
"King of Shu, this time you and I have joined forces and forced Zuo Shiren to this point. It would be a pity if we cannot annihilate him."
Xu Mu didn't want to. No matter how you look at it, after Zuo Shiren cooperated with the Grain King, it was extremely detrimental to Xi Shu.
"Charge again!" Holding the command flag, Yuan Song's hair and beard were spread out.
Xu Mu did not stop him. Since Yuan Song wants to take strong medicine, just follow him. It would be the best thing if Zuo Shiren could be left behind before the enemy troops rushed to help.
"Lord, Xiaofu sent a messenger!" At this time, Li Xiaoyao hurriedly came over.
"What?"
After receiving the secret letter, Xu Mu took a quick look and frowned. In front of him, the scout who delivered the message turned pale. As soon as he got off his horse and bowed, he fell to the ground.
"Lingsu abandoned the pass and took more than 40,000 troops to fight south."
There are more than 40,000 troops. Judging from the situation on Xiaoqiaofu's side, there is no way they can stop them. This Lingsu, after being tricked by Shen Tuguan, was able to hold back his temper and retreat, so he was considered a smart person. It's a pity that the three Dongling troops who were divided into three groups will be eaten whole by Shen Tuguan.
Under the disadvantage, it is quite courageous to cut off when necessary to prevent Chen Shuiguan from becoming an isolated city.
Xu Mu told Yuan Song about Ling Su's return. After Yuan Song heard this, his face was full of horror.
"Is this thing abandoned? Are you willing to abandon it?"
"I really abandoned the pass. I guess it won't be long before Chen Shuiguan will fall into the hands of King Yuan."
Chen Shuiguan was captured, but Yuan Song was not happy at this time. In other words, as long as Zuo Shiren persists for a while longer and Lingsu arrives, the entire battle situation will change dramatically.
"King of Shu, how about this? I will also call Tu Guan back -"
Before he could finish his sentence, Yuan Song's voice stopped abruptly. Shen Tuguan had already gone to kill Ling Su's three-pronged army. In this situation, there is no time to provide support.
Waiting for Lingsu's men and horses, this vast force of more than 40,000 people is the largest force.
"King Shu, I am not willing to give in." Yuan Song gritted his teeth.
Although it is said that after occupying Chenshui Pass, Donglai is very likely to take advantage of the situation and occupy the entire Kezhou. However, Zuo Shiren was still asked to retreat.
Obviously, this opportunity is right in front of us.
"Report——"
While Xu Mu and Yuan Song were talking, several more mounted scouts from Donglai hurried back.
"Report to the Lord, report to the King of Shu, reinforcements have been gathered at the Dongling Shipyard a hundred and thirty miles away, and are ready to come over!"
"Damn it!" Yuan Song was furious after hearing the news.
Xu Mu also frowned silently. Needless to say, Zuo Shiren's "wolf smoke" must have taken effect yesterday.
Two directions were rushing for reinforcements, but Shentu Guan's army was not there. If they did not retreat in time, I was afraid that the coalition forces of Xishu and Donglai would fall into the enemy's siege.
"King Yuan, we have achieved victory. From now on, Zuo Shiren's Dongling will be forced out of Kezhou." Xu Mu tried to persuade. He knew that Yuan Song was already obsessed with paving the way for his son.
"King Shu, how can I be so willing?"
Yuan Song raised his old face and looked forward, looking at the crumbling Dongling Phalanx. In another day or two, the formation must be broken.
But at this moment, the enemy launched two lines of reinforcements and were about to arrive.
Xu Mu was silent for a while, "I have a way. Even if Zuo Shiren can't be killed, he can still suffer a lot."
Yuan Song was overjoyed and said, "King Shu, speak quickly."
Xu Mu thought for a while and organized his speech.
"Does Prince Yuan know shepherding?"
Yuan Song lived a wealthy life. Even when he fled, he was accompanied by many generals and advisers, so how could he know how to shepherd sheep?
"King Shu, I don't know this."
"Shepherds will probably use the same method. They only need to drive the leader sheep, and the rest of the flock will follow the leader sheep into the circle. Please see, King Yuan, in the current situation, Zuo Shiren is just like a sheep, no matter what It's Ling Su, or the people from the direction of the dock, or even the support troops originally sent, they all belong to the flock."
"You and I only need to drive the first sheep away. These people in Dongling have no choice but to follow the direction of the first sheep and chase them all the way."
Listening, Yuan Song's eyes lit up.
"King Shu, I understand. The Dongling reinforcements are unstoppable, but Zuo Shiren has only the remnants left here. This is a good opportunity to take advantage of."
"It's so careless..."
Xu Mu raised his arm, "So, the siege army between you and me needs to open a loophole to allow Zuo Shiren's remnant army to leave the official road to the south. Of course, he cannot be allowed to continue going south, nor can he Let him follow the official road up. The best direction is to the east. After all, after Shentu Guan has killed the enemy, he will come from the northeast as quickly as possible. "
"Continue to block both sides of the official road so that information cannot be transmitted. In this way, we will have the best chance."
"If this plan had a name, it would be called the Sheep-Leading Plan."
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