Lizhou, Dayuan Pass.
At this time, the siege battle did not stop. Beiyu phalanxes kept approaching the city one after another, but due to the tenacity of the Shu people defending the city, they were repelled one after another.
Chen Zhong, who was in command, moved around with his sword, and his ability to defend was such that the Beiyu army showed no signs of ascending first in the past few days.
Dongfang Jing, who was supervising the battle, sat silently on the wooden wheel, not thinking about holding on. After all, it was almost impossible for the Beiyu people to conquer Dayuan Pass in a short time.
His mind drifted to Dingbeiguan for a while. According to the intelligence, his half-junior brother Xiao Xiaofu had already left Dingbeiguan with an army of more than 60,000 people, going around to intercept Chang Sheng and secure the military route to meet the sea ships.
He seemed worried, but as he said, Western Shu's strategy should put defense first. But Chang Sheng seems to be more cunning this time.
"Little military advisor, the Beiyu people have temporarily retreated." Chen Zhong hurried over with his face covered in dust and smoke.
Night is approaching, and the brazier is swaying in the evening breeze.
The Beiyu people who did not want to fight at night, just like the previous few days, would retreat at night. This move is more like a containment.
Although he could see it, Dongfang Jing didn't dare to be careless. After all, there was a mighty army gathered outside the city.
Dongfang raised his head in admiration, turned his eyes sideways, and looked longingly in the direction of Dingzhou. He has always believed that the person chosen by the teacher will definitely not be wrong.
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"Secret report!"
A Beiyu Pi general, holding a letter, hurriedly walked into the Chinese army tent.
Liu Chen slowly took it, and after opening it, a sneer suddenly appeared on his face. Shen Tu Guan, who was nearby, was also a little happy when he saw this appearance.
"Commander Liu, is this good news?"
"It's good news indeed, the Shu people are out in force!" Liu Chen clenched his fists and exhaled heavily.
"It's in the urn."
"Okay, the little strategist's plan is done!" Shen Tuguan also looked a little excited, and suddenly thought of something, "The intelligence said how many troops will be sent by the Shu people this time?"
"More than 60,000 people. That's almost half of Xi Shu's army." Liu Chen narrowed his eyes. If it is encircled, annihilated and eaten, the consequences will be immeasurable. Not only were the people of Shu demoralized, but the forces that vassalized Western Shu would also retreat if there was no chance.
At that time, we can take the opportunity to attack... and once we enter Chengdu, we will be able to fulfill our long-cherished wish.
"General Shentu, we are preparing to circle north."
"Commander Liu, what should we do at Dawan Pass?"
"Stay an army to hold back the lame man. Of course, my friend Chang Shu has already considered it. If the lame man realizes something is wrong and wants to rush north for reinforcements, then Yuchiding's men and horses will play a big role depending on the terrain. "
Shen Tuguan thought for a while, "When will we take action?"
"Estimating the time, after secretly passing the military order, it should be tomorrow night. You must know that the more than 60,000 Shu troops are going to march out from Dingbeiguan to find a ford to cross the river."
"Commander Liu, let me ask one more question." Shen Tuguan was still a little worried, "Who is the general of the more than 60,000 interception troops from Western Shu? Chao Yi? Or Fan Lu?"
"I only know that he is a young man. I heard that he learned his skills from Poisonous Eagle for several years."
"Young man?" Shen Tuguan's heart slowly relaxed.
"If it were anyone else, maybe this young man who studied with Du E would have some chance of winning. But at this time, the ever-victorious little strategist is personally taking action, and he doesn't seem to have any chance."
Liu Chen laughed, "Thief Xu employs nepotism. You see, this is what he keeps saying to end the troubled times. Of course, this kind of nepotism is the most common thing in an anti-thief regime."
"Xishu, the road has come to an end."
Listening, Shen Tu Guan also smiled.
"As long as we enter the mountains north of Lizhou. Coupled with the front blockade and rear interception, we can drive the more than 60,000 Shu troops to the Sizhou area like chasing dogs, and we will be done."
"As for the lame man, he probably has a false reputation. He thought about this plan for a long time, but he didn't even notice it."
"I can't believe that this military expedition to Xishu has another purpose?" Shen Tuguan added inexplicably.
"No matter what else, if we capture this Shu army, great things can be expected."
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Lizhou, north.
At this time, the victorious march had not yet passed the middle of the state. But at this time, information was obtained that the Shu people were dispatching troops.
Around Chang Sheng, several Beiyu generals, as well as Yan Pi and Jiang Xian, all showed extremely joyful smiles. They only knew that this time the little strategist's plan had been successful.
In comparison, Chang Sheng seemed calmer after learning this information. He lowered his head and looked at the information in his hand.
"The surname is Han. Yan Pi, is there a general named Han in Western Shu?"
"There is a man named Han Jiu, but he is a bit stupid... I can't tell. This time, the leading general named Han is the son of Han Jiu? The queen of the general?"
"It's possible." Chang Sheng nodded, "However, those who can become the disciple of Poisonous Eagle should not be ordinary people. I remember the past information very clearly. This young man named Han must be leading an army for the first time. Go to war."
Yan Pi laughed.
"How can a young military advisor, a young man, stop you? I'm afraid that this time, the more than 60,000 people in Xishu will fall into disgrace!"
"Don't be careless." Chang Sheng shook his head, "From today on, we will send out sentries to pay attention to the movements of the more than 60,000 Shu troops. Remember, before crossing the river and before reaching the north of Lizhou, you must not alert the enemy! Generals should know that the further away this Shu army is from our formation, the greater our chances of victory will be."
"The place of encirclement and annihilation should be under the mountains on the border of Sizhou." Chang Sheng raised his head, his eyes suddenly dimmed, "I had previously thought that through this siege and annihilation, I would eat up the reinforcements sent by Yuanyuan from Western Shu. But The last time I was in Snake Road, I failed to trap and kill the King of Western Shu, so I already knew that the risk required to kill two snakes with one rod would be too great."
"This time, no matter what, the goal is to eat these more than 60,000 Shu troops!"
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After leaving Dingbeiguan, the little dog Fu on horseback turned around. As he marched, he could no longer see the garrison tower at Dingbeiguan.
He withdrew his gaze and continued to move forward under the wind and sand of the wilderness. On both sides of him, the two generals of Western Shu, Ruan Qiu and Shangguan Shu, were traveling with him, their faces full of fighting spirit.
"There is information from Huzhou. Due to the serious injury of the traitor Huang Zhizhou, the troops have been gathered and retreated to the Tongcheng area. Unexpectedly, the traitor was so favorably used by Beiyu." Shangguan Shu cursed.
Although he was a little unconvinced, Ruan Qiu also spoke.
"General Han, there has been no heavy rain in the shoals across the river in recent times. The season is just right. I have sent people to investigate before."
To the east of Dingzhou, there is a branch of Jijiang River called Sujiang River. Previously, Dongfang Jing's sand-cutting plan was to throw the corpses of humans and animals from the river, creating the illusion of a plague and causing the people of Beiyu to spontaneously dig sand.
Following the Sujiang River, as long as you cross the shallows, you can take a detour back to the north of Lizhou. The road ahead will not be smooth, and there is no chance that we will be attacked. But to intercept Chang Sheng from Dingbeiguan, it is already the best way.
Furthermore, there are also secret sentinels from Xishu in the Sujiang area. If there is any abnormal movement in Beiyu, they will be discovered early.
"Continue marching——"
On the young man's raised face, apart from the dust and dirt, there was also a look of expectation.
