After leaving Lizhou, not far away, you will see dense mountains. The mountains span so long that there are many old forests in the nearby area, covering the sky and the earth, as if they want to cover the whole world.
This area is an unoccupied area and is generally used as a buffer strategic location. However, not only against Beiyu, but also against Western Shu, the battle lines are too long and it is not suitable to start a war here.
At this moment, a long troop marching in the mountains and forests slowly stopped.
"General Shentu, the army has been exhausted for days and days."
The person who is called General Shentu is not Shentu Guan, but Shentu Jiu. Following the military order, he led an army of 20,000 people to the other side of Chenshui Pass, waiting for an opportunity to attack.
I heard that the Qingfeng of Xishu in Chenshui Pass had a great military exploit. If you can get it, you won't be promoted.
After one year, Shen Tujiu's expression became surprised. He had no idea that he, the general from Beiyu, was also being plotted.
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"In that area, Shentujiu's reinforcements will definitely attract the attention of King Xu Shu. Furthermore, Jiang Meng also picked the right time to tackle the key problem. If it were someone else, he would definitely cross the border as quickly as possible. Jiang rushed to the rescue, defeated Jiang Meng, and relieved the siege of Chenshui Pass."
Chang Sheng lowered his head and his voice became colder.
"But it happened to be King Xu Shu. This King of Shu who killed with one sword and one sword was the best at using soldiers. In this situation, he would have an idea."
"Little strategist, what are your thoughts?"
"Call for reinforcements and save Chen Shuiguan." Chang Sheng said with a calm face, "If it were another general of Western Shu, I might have taken Qingfeng directly and killed a big conspirator of Western Shu first. But it happened that King Xu Shu came in person. So , this matter is much more interesting. I said before that the high mountains in that area are the most suitable for blocking. Blocking the front and rear. Now, all we need to do is to lead Xu Shu King's people into the snake path in the mountains. Then it must be a dead end."
Yan Pi, who was standing by, looked ecstatic when he heard this, "The military advisor's brilliant plan!"
"It's not enough." Chang Sheng still frowned, "After trapping King Xu Shu, what do you think will happen to Qingfeng at the nearest Chenshui Pass?"
"I want to rescue King Xu Shu... if the military advisor intercepts him on the way, Qingfeng will die too!"
"One rod kills two snakes, this is the original principle." Chang Sheng stood in the wind, "King Xu Shu is certainly good, but what I fear most is the lame man after all. I tried every means to avoid his eyes and ears, but... For this plan."
"Then military advisor, do you want to inform General Shentu?"
Chang Sheng was silent for a while, "No need. He shouldn't know this kind of news. Now, he only needs to complete the layout according to the previous military order. If Shen Tu dies unfortunately, I'm afraid... I will be ashamed of Shen Tu Guan." "
"We're ready. I'm always victorious, so I'll come and stir up the war in the south of the Yangtze River."
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After crossing the river, Xu Mu, who was riding on a horse with 20,000 people, only felt an inexplicable coldness in his body.
"Lord, there's still about a month left before winter begins." Chen Sheng, who was standing next to him, hurriedly asked someone to fetch the cloak.
Xu Mu frowned. Before he knew it, another year had passed. If the war situation in Kezhou cannot be resolved before winter, I am afraid that Lao Huang will really be trapped in Chenshui Pass.
"Brother Sheng, where is the information ahead?"
"Already here before. The general of the Beiyu reinforcements this time is Shentu Guan's younger brother Shentujiu. He is rushing to the north of Chenshui Pass with 20,000 infantry. He is about 100 meters away from us... Dori.”
The road of more than a hundred miles, according to the mountains and old forests in this area, would take at least two days to catch up. If Shen Tu were to take the lead and rush to Chen Shuiguan to help in the battle, this would definitely be a big disaster for Lao Huang.
"Brother Sheng, send someone nearby to look for the villagers who have taken refuge. Remember not to disturb them. If anyone is willing to be a guide, I will give you a hundred taels of silver as a reward."
Chen Sheng took the order and hurriedly gave instructions.
Not long after, an old man collecting herbs walked up to Xu Mu with a young man.
Dressed like a normal mountain man, I am obviously a frequent mountain runner and should be familiar with shortcuts. The young lady was holding a still green pumpkin in her arms.
"But... King Xu of Western Shu?" the old herb collector asked in surprise.
Unconsciously, Xu Mu discovered that his name had already become famous all over the world.
"Exactly, Xu Mu is polite." Xu Mu showed a gentle smile, "My father-in-law, would you like to lead the way? Towards the northeast, I need a shortcut now."
"I have lived in the mountains and forests for a long time, so I am naturally familiar with shortcuts." The old man laughed and started chattering without asking for reward, "I heard many people say that King Xu Shu is a hero in the world. He defeated Beidi and killed the traitorous Prime Minister. He is the same as the Marquis in White. The exact same people, all for the good of the people——"
As he spoke, the old man's voice suddenly paused and his face became strange.
"By the way, King Xu Shu, are you going to fight this round?"
Xu Mu was silent for a while and nodded.
"King Shu, don't go, don't go."
"Why?"
The old man became anxious, "I don't know why, but I took my grandson up the mountain to pick wild pumpkins these days. It's not yet the season, and the pumpkins in the north are still on the vines, but the pumpkins in the south are all gone these days." The melons fell all of a sudden. The pumpkins fell, but the northern melons did not fall... Today, I happened to meet King Xu Shu again. Could it be that God was hinting at something in this secret."
It faces Xishu in the south and Beiyu in the north. The pumpkin falls but the north melon does not fall. At first glance, it seems to mean that Xi Shu will be defeated in this battle.
"Old man, don't mess with our military morale!" Chen Sheng came over with a displeased look on his face.
"Brother Sheng, please don't be rude." Xu Mu was silent for a while before speaking. He has never believed in God, just like General Feng under his crotch. Everyone said it was a hindrance to the Lord, but he has been riding for several years without any trouble.
"My father-in-law just needs to lead the way. I have my own plans for the rest."
The old man who collected herbs stood for a long time and found that he couldn't persuade him, so he had to sigh.
"If we take a shortcut, how much faster will it be than taking the forest road?"
"King Xu Shu, the road in this area can be taken at least three days faster."
Listening, Xu Mu looked overjoyed. It would take three days faster, which meant that they would quickly catch up with Shen Tujiu's men, intercept them halfway, and help Lao Huang break through the siege of Chen Shuiguan.
"King of Shu...if you follow my wishes, I will ask my master to return to Shu!"
From the tone of his voice, the old man who collected herbs did not seem to be cheating. But the war in Kezhou is imminent, and we really need a method that can produce miraculous results all at once.
"Old man, please lead the way. I will be richly rewarded." Without hesitation, Xu Mu cupped his hands and clasped his fists.
God never wanted to see him. Only he, fighting with blood and knives all the way, could reach today step by step.
"The whole army listened to the order, and after resting for half an hour, they immediately marched to pursue Beiyu Shentujiu!"
"Roar!" Following Xu Mu's voice, the morale of the Shu soldiers around him suddenly rose again.
