Under Yuan Song's explanation, there wasn't much delay. Shentu Guan began to integrate Donglai's army and prepared to return to Kezhou.
"Judging from the current situation, Zuo Shiren must give up Kezhou. Unless it means that he continues to attack Kezhou regardless of the fire in the Dongling Army's backyard and the morale that has been repeatedly defeated." Shen Tuguan said seriously.
"This is impossible." Xu Mu shook his head. According to his estimation, Lao Zuo will be licking his wounds in Kezhou for at least a long time.
In this battle, Dongling suffered the greatest losses. Whether it's the homeland or the war in Kezhou, both sides have been defeated.
"To be honest with the King of Shu, I did not expect that the Lord would make such a decision this time. I originally thought that the Lord would continue the decisive battle with Zuo Shiren."
"I didn't expect that either." Xu Mu smiled. But it is obvious that Yuan Song's decision is very safe.
"General Shentu, please be careful when the army retreats."
Shen Tuguan nodded, "Don't worry, King Shu. I have sentries all the time to investigate the enemy camp. There should be no problem. In addition, some patrolling Aventurine canoes were found on the river bank east of Kezhou. They were attacked by several waves of bows and arrows. After driving them away, they didn’t dare to go ashore. I estimate that the time for Dongling Navy’s support is not far away.”
"General Shentu, please be extremely careful."
Xu Mu nodded and looked at the outline of a large enemy camp not far ahead. At this time, Lingsu's camp layout was considered perfect. The view is exposed, and there is no terrain nearby to borrow. The only way to break the camp is to attack with a large army.
"It is a blessing to be able to fight alongside the King of Shu this time."
"Me too."
Shen Tuguan laughed, said goodbye and left, and began to order the generals of his headquarters to carefully mobilize the army and retreat to the depths of Kezhou first.
Under the darkness of night, numerous figures began to move around.
Xu Mu watched for a while and was about to leave——
However, they never thought that at this moment, the long troops who had withdrawn their troops suddenly broke out into bursts of fighting.
He was startled.
Lingsu still dares to attack at night?
This was unlikely. With Lingsu's temperament, he should have tried his best to keep Zuo Shiren safe first.
"My Lord, he is a navy from Dongling people, he intercepted and killed him in a roundabout way!"
"Donngling Navy?" Xu Mu paused. He guessed that the navy would come to meet him, but he never thought that it would come so quickly.
"Uu——"
Shen Tuguan, who had originally left, also came in a hurry on horseback.
"General Shentu, what is going on?"
"King Shu, the navy that intercepted and killed was personally led by Dongling Admiral Kang Zhu! I didn't expect that Kang Zhu would arrive so quickly!"
Shouldn't this Kang Zhu be in Lidu City?
Without thinking too much, Xu Mu could only frown and reorganize his army with Shen Tuguan to deal with a new round of fighting.
In the distance, while Shentu Guan was leading the army to retreat, Kang Zhu's unexpected surprise attack was like a sharp blade that suddenly penetrated into the long ranks of Donglai Army.
"Xiaoyao, Goufu, quickly organize the army." Xu Mu was silent for a while before speaking. Not only him, but even Shen Tu Guan and Yuan Song probably would not have thought that this Shanyue general would lead the navy and launch a surprise attack at an incredible time.
"Lord, I remembered. Not far from the river, I heard from Donglai's general that he spotted some patrolling boats."
Regarding the light boat, Xu Mu also heard Shen Tuguan talk about it. Now that I think about it, Kang Zhu used the boat as a cover to land from other places.
"My lord, please don't be anxious. They are just some navy soldiers. General Shentu has a way."
"Why am I anxious?" Xu Mu's face was calm, "Of course I also believe that General Shentu can block this surprise attack. But don't forget that Kang Zhu dares to leave Lidu City, which may not be a big deal to me in Xishu Bad things. For example, my little military advisor in Xishu has always been under Lidu City."
"For the sake of the savior, Kang Zhu is considered a figure. But he doesn't know that there are people who have been waiting for him to make this move."
Xi Shu's participation in the war was, in a large sense, a fight to break the deadlock.
Kang Zhu's 50,000 Shanyue people, plus the Donglai soldiers stationed there, blocked Li Du City. It was so hard and difficult to fight that no one had the desire to bite it at a glance.
But now, Kang Zhu dared to leave Li Ducheng. In other words, he really doesn't take his Eastern little strategist seriously.
"Cooperate with General Shentu to block this surprise attack. I guess Ling Su, a lunatic, will want to defeat Donglai again after seeing Kang Zhu's successful surprise attack."
"In a few days, he will understand what it means to lose his wife and then lose his troops."
"I have to pay for it, madam...Brother Mu, do you mean I gave my wife away? Do you want to give him weapons as well?"
"The enemy."
"That big man named Kang is going to cry."
Xu Mu smiled and did not answer Si Hu's words. Undoubtedly, the war that breaks out in front of us will be the last round of fighting.
…
In the military tent in Dongling, Zuo Shiren was holding Ling Su's hand and confiding in emotion. Unexpectedly, at this time, the sound of fighting could be heard outside the military tent.
Thinking that the coalition forces were attacking again, Zuo Shiren was so frightened that he hurriedly retreated and shrank into a few personal guards.
"My lord, it's General Kang Zhu who is here. He successfully attacked the Donglai people's army by using the water ghost to cross the river!"
After hearing General Pi's information, Zuo Shiren's face became ecstatic for just a moment.
"Zide, look, my general is here!"
At this time, Ling Su also looked surprised. Of course, he understood that due to the enemy's close patrol, he could not report on time.
But from this point of view, the man named Kang Zhu is really a talented general. From now on, when the Grain King is in Dongling, he may be difficult to deal with.
"Lord, we must cooperate with General Kang to kill the enemy!" Ling Su rolled his eyes and spoke immediately. If he could regain control of Kezhou, it would be a great joy.
Zuo Shiren looked hesitant. What he wants now is to quickly cross the river and return to Lingzhou. The area around Kezhou is really too dangerous.
"It's better than this. My lord will take ten thousand people and return to Dongling——"
"No, it's best to go together." Zuo Shiren interrupted in a solemn voice, "Qi De, let's cooperate with Kang Zhu to pursue the enemy first. If nothing can be done, we will return to Dongling immediately."
"Can."
After walking out of the military tent, before Ling Su put on his armor, he suddenly thought of something and hurriedly walked back, looking at the map on the desk. After a long while, his voice trembled, and he raised his head and asked Zuo Shiren.
"Lord, the previous intelligence...said that the crippled military advisor from Western Shu and General General Wen were holding a feint attack under Li Du City?"
"Exactly." Zuo Shiren nodded, "Qi De can rest assured that this time Kang Zhu left Li Du City and did not take Shanyue Camp with him. Li Du City's defense is still worthy of trust."
Ling Su's eyelids twitched violently. Until now, he could only believe his lord's words. The backyard is not only the three states of Dongling, but also the area to the west of Cangzhou. It is also the gateway to Dongling, so we must not lose it.
That lame man always liked to gauge the situation and then make unexpected plans. It is said that Xu Buyi of Western Shu trusted Lame Man and Poisonous Eagle very much. Some wars did not need to be reported at all and he could make his own decisions.
If the lame man really used a clever trick to surprise Lidu City...
