Kezhou, Chenshui Pass.
Xu Mu, who was guarding Zaicheng Gate, silently stuck his head out and looked at the Beiyu army below. After many days of fierce fighting, relying on the provisions and baggage buried by Lao Huang, there was no advantage in winning.
The day before yesterday, the two sides had another offensive and defensive battle. After each party lost many troops, they began to withdraw their troops.
"How's the war going over there at Bo Lie?" Xu Mu turned his head and looked into the distance, looking in the direction of Dingzhou. If his guess is correct, Dongfang Jing, who is good at sizing up the situation, will definitely take advantage of the opportunity and find a way to capture Dayuan Pass before Chang Sheng has time to return to his army.
It's a pity that the road is far away and it's snowy winter, so I can't receive the news for a while. For now, he can only stay here and block the return of Changsheng.
"Lord, the spies reported that the Beiyu army outside the city is already short of clothes and food. Many people froze to death, and many people escaped-"
Xu Mu, who was listening, raised his hand to interrupt Chen Sheng's words.
Regardless of whether it was the ever-victorious Ecstasy Soup, he wouldn't even take a glance at it, so he would just guard Chen Shuiguan and hold off this group of people.
Of course, he could also guess that Beiyu would definitely send another large army to the north of Chenshui Pass in a short time to cooperate with Changsheng's attack.
But he was not afraid. After all, Kezhou in front of us is also very close to Jiangnan, and Fan Lu will also bring a reinforcement army soon. In addition, he also secretly ordered Fan Lu to go to Fei Xiu, the leader of the Shanyue people, if something urgent happened, and ask him to cooperate in mobilizing tens of thousands of Shanyue battalions to surround Chang Sheng.
It's nothing more than a competition, who lives and who dies.
Outside Chenshui Pass.
Chang Sheng, who was standing in the camp, also frowned and looked closely at Chen Shuiguan in front of him.
Like Xu Mu, he was unaware of the war in the north at this time. But now, no matter what strategy he uses, King Xu Shu on the top of the city has become a blind man. He is blind and guarding the city gate.
"Western Shu has a great plan, and King Xu Shu should have a seat." Chang Sheng's voice was bitter.
If in the original snake path, he had given up his greed of killing two snakes with one stroke and only killed King Xu Shu, it would have been a success.
But he understood that even if King Xu Shu died, Dongfang Jing and Qingfeng would still be able to assist the young master of Western Shu. The Shu people's schemes have always been a bit more powerful than those of Beiyu.
At that time, it was obviously just a little bit closer.
Chang Sheng looked unwilling and stood there for a long time before sighing with difficulty.
"Military advisor, are you really not going towards Lizhou?" Yan Pi, who was walking by, hesitated before speaking.
"If you don't leave, there's no point in leaving." Chang Sheng closed his eyes, "We lost the opportunity to fight, so the only solution for now is to wait for the north of Chenshui Pass and send another army over... What I'm worried about now is Dawan Pass. A lame man is good at assessing situations. If he takes advantage of the situation and uses his tactics, Dawan Pass will be in danger."
"Military advisor, Mr. Sheepherd and General Shentu can definitely hold on."
Chang Sheng shook his head, "You don't understand. I understand the lame man's temperament. What I fear most is that he will use the fact that I am trapped in Kezhou to make a big fuss. In this way, the sheepherder will not be fooled."
Listening, Yan Pi's face finally showed a worried look.
"Then military advisor, are you still trying to solve the problem..."
"Don't attack for the time being. King Xu Shu is like a famous strategist and will not fall into my trap. You and I will stay here, waiting for the smoke from the city gate in the north. But no matter what, even if I kill Qingfeng, I will always win this time , I am ashamed of my lord."
In the wind and snow, there was a hint of loss in Chang Sheng's voice.
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The official road in the inner city is paved with snow.
A heavy figure, clad in golden armor, rode forward silently. Behind him, as far as the eye could see, the black-armored army was following closely.
"Lord, urgent report from Lizhou!" At this moment, a flying horse came quickly.
Tsuneshiro, who was called the lord, held the information in his hand and opened it with a frown. After only a few glances, there was a hint of coldness on his face.
The front line reported urgently, but before his army could come to help, Dongfang Jing, a lame man from Xishu, made a surprise attack and captured Dayuan Pass in less than five days, so that he took the opportunity to seize most of Lizhou's territory.
"Where are the Sheepherd and Shentu Guan?"
"I fell into the lame man's trick and was deceived out of the city gate. Now I am heading in the direction of my lord, changing the way and getting ready to join forces."
"Tell me, where is Jiang Cong?"
"Fleeing back to the inner city... I heard that he was going to kill himself to apologize, but he was stopped by the personal guards."
Tsuneshiro had a sullen face and was in a dilemma for a moment. Before him, he now had two choices. First, he continued to rush to Lizhou, saying that he could not defeat the Shu people and force the Shu people to return to Dayuan Pass.
Second, go south, rescue Chang Sheng, and then break through Chenshui Pass where old friends are stationed.
"Go south." Chang Silang spoke in a deep voice without hesitation, "In addition, send a quick message to Sheepherd and Shen Tuguan, ordering them to rush back to the inner city immediately without joining forces, to prevent the lame man's offensive, and to make meritorious deeds."
Although, with the current situation, it is impossible for the more than 40,000 people left after Lame Man's attack, plus Xue Dong, to go deep into the city and seize territory.
But no matter what, we must guard against this wave.
Lizhou, if it is lost, it is lost. But how could he not save his clan brother.
"Emergency March——"
The Beiyu black-armored army traveling south had only spent more than a day, and suddenly, it received another Kuai Ma Fei Shu. When Tsuneshiro opened it again, he found that it was given by the sheepherder. In the letter, in addition to expressing regret for the crime, he also analyzed the current situation.
Changshiro already understood the meaning. Probably, the small Changsheng who is in trouble is replaced by the small club who is also trapped in the attack.
"Chang Wei, does my face still count in front of my little boss?"
Chang Wei, who was accompanying the army, was talking to a general about Changyang's top courtesan. He suddenly heard his young master's words and hurried over to speak.
"Of course it will work, Master, you and my little boss are old friends."
Tsuneshiro sighed and closed his eyes for a long time.
At this point in the war, both sides have suffered losses. Seriously speaking, Beiyu's losses were greater. Not only did Chiang and Meng die in the battle, they also lost Dawan Pass, and the number of troops they lost was approximately 50,000 to 60,000.
As for the Western Shu side, Qingfeng died in the battle and General Ma Yi of Yuncheng died in the battle. The number of troops lost was almost 40,000.
Standing in the wind and snow, the King of Beiyu, who made his fortune by selling rice, suddenly felt a little tired.
"My lord, if you follow my suggestion, why don't you go all out and trap and kill King Xu Shu at all costs? Once King Xu Shu dies, my lord's great cause will be almost half successful." Next to him, a horse-riding aide thought for a while and said.
"What should we do, Chang Sheng, little military advisor?" Chang Shiro turned around.
"First, Qingfeng of Western Shu died in battle. Now, with a small strategist...in exchange for the King of Xu Shu, my lord has achieved a great victory. Throughout the ages, those who become great businessmen should not stick to trivial matters."
Tsuneshiro looked away without scolding or getting angry.
He raised his head and looked at the mountains and rivers in the snow.
"If I choose this way, then I am no longer Chang Shiro. I have had many opportunities. For example, when Xiao Tao Tao Qing was on the side of the emperor, I could clearly overthrow the inner city and establish myself as emperor... but he left almost no one to guard against me. He guessed Look, I, Chang Xiaotang, will probably have this stubborn temper my whole life."
"I understand better that Lao Zhongde's oath in the snow made me determined to fight to the death with Xi Shu. But in this fight for hegemony, I don't want to sit alone on the dragon's throne at the end. .”
The aide on horseback sighed and stepped aside.
Tsuneshiro closed his eyes, opened them again, and regained his composure.
"It's snowing, and it's the Chinese New Year. Why don't we take a nap and go back to our homes?"
