Not long after, a cavalryman came near Lu Xuan and saluted respectfully: "Your Majesty!"
Lu Xuan looked expectant and asked, "What's the news about Pang Tong?"
The cavalry replied: "Reporting to your Majesty, Military Advisor Pang, General Gan Ning, and General Zhang Liao led their troops to the northeast of Liucheng three days ago and hid there. Please check the letter with your Majesty for the specific situation."
The cavalryman took out a letter from his clothes and handed it to Lu Xuan.
Lu Xuan took it and browsed it quickly.
In the letter, Pang Tong said that the number of troops brought from Liaodong this time was 13,000.
Among them, there are 3,000 cavalry and 10,000 infantry.
The three thousand cavalry were all elite, brought by Zhang Liao from Yangzhou. However, Zhang Liao only sent out cavalry, and Pang Tong was responsible for providing war horses and forming 3,000 cavalry. In addition, Guan Yu followed Zhang Liao to Liaodong to participate in the war.
This time Zhang Liao and Guan Yu went north to Liaodong, which was unanimously agreed by Zhang Zhao, Gu Yong, Chen Deng and others.
Because they were worried about Lu Xuan's safety, they sent many merchant ships to transport Zhang Liao, Guan Yu and three thousand cavalry to Liaodong.
After Gan Ning, Zhang Liao and Guan Yu reunited, the strength of the army increased, and they took the lead in beating Gongsun Du's army so hard that Gongsun Du retreated. Then Gan Ning and his party quietly came to Liucheng.
After Pang Tong introduced the general situation, he also talked about the next plan. He planned to kill Tadun in Liucheng and hoped that Lu Xuan would cooperate.
Zhao Yun saw Lu Xuan deep in thought and asked, "Your Majesty, what did Pang Tong say?"
Lu Xuan replied: "Pang Tong asked me to reveal my whereabouts and use it as a bait to lure Tadun out and hold off Tadun's army. Then, Pang Tong's army will first destroy Wuhuan's royal court and then burn him. Return. Finally, join us to kill Tadun and completely destroy Wuhuan."
Zhao Yun frowned and asked, "Your Majesty, how many people are there in Pang Tong's army?"
Lu Xuan replied: "Ten thousand infantry and three thousand cavalry."
Zhao Yun sighed, looking worried, and said: "Our cavalry lost some people, but the number is small, it can be regarded as four thousand. Even so, the combined strength of both sides is only seventeen thousand. In this way Is it possible for our troops to fight against Wuhuan’s army of tens of thousands?"
Lu Xuan confidently said: "In addition to the tiger general Gan Ning, the people leading the army this time also have Guan Yu and Zhang Liao participating in the battle. These are tiger generals who can directly charge into the battle. Together with Zilong, Zhongkang and me, it is enough. .”
Zhao Yun raised his eyebrows, very surprised, and said: "Your Majesty, I remember that Guan Yu is Liu Bei's second brother. Why is he under your command?"
Lu Xuan smiled and said: "Guan Yu left Liu Bei and now works for me."
Zhao Yun looked even more confused.
Based on his understanding of Guan Yu, it was impossible for Guan Yu and Bo Yuntian to leave Liu Bei, but Zhao Yun did not ask further about the reason. Although he had a good personal relationship with Liu Bei, a personal relationship was a personal relationship, and one could not ask Liu Bei for news because of their personal relationship.
This is somewhat inappropriate.
Lu Xuan saw Zhao Yun's expression and said, "Zilong was confused as to why Guan Yu came under my command. He should have followed Liu Bei, right?"
Zhao Yun smiled.
Lu Xuan said directly: "Liu Bei was my enemy. After being defeated by me, Liu Bei, Guan Yu and Zhang Fei became prisoners. According to my plan, I planned to kill Liu Bei and Zhang Fei. I gave Guan Yu a choice. I serve and I release Liu Bei and Zhang Fei."
"So, with Guan Yu's allegiance."
"As for Liu Bei and Zhang Fei, they went to Luoyang, Guanzhong, to serve for the imperial court. The latest news seems to be that there is some conflict between Liu Bei and Cao Cao, because he represents the emperor and seizes power with Cao Cao."
Lu Xuan said: "But Liu Bei's situation should not be very good. Cao Cao controls the government and the army, completely evading the emperor, and it is impossible to give Liu Bei any chance."
Zhao Yun said frankly: "The general and Liu Shijun used to know each other. In the past, the general thought Liu Shijun was a wise master. But now, he has served the king, and there will be no second thoughts. Private matters belong to private matters, and public matters belong to Public affairs will not be abolished for personal reasons."
Lu Xuan smiled and said: "Zilong is loyal and brave, I naturally believe it."
He changed the subject, no longer mentioning Liu Bei's affairs, and continued: "I have two tiger generals, Zilong and Zhongkang, as well as people like Zhang Liao, Guan Yu and Gan Ning who are good at fighting in front of the battle. Although the number of troops is small, I think we can If we fight a war, Pang Tong’s plan is feasible.”
Zhao Yun nodded and said: "Guan Yu has the courage that no man can match, and his martial arts are superb. He can indeed charge into battle."
There was a smile in Lu Xuan's eyes, and he said with emotion: "In order to destroy Tadun this time, I have gathered so many tiger generals. With such a strong lineup, killing Tadun is enough to give him face."
"Next, I will act as bait to lure the snake out of its hole and lure Tadun out."
Lu Xuan looked at the cavalry spy who was delivering the message and ordered: "Go back immediately and tell Pang Tong to act according to the plan and let him adapt accordingly."
"As you command!"
The cavalry sentry replied with clasped fists.
The cavalry saluted Lu Xuan again, and then flew away, heading northeast of Liucheng overnight. Because the distance was relatively long, the cavalry traveled all night. In the early morning of the next day, when it was dark, the cavalry came to a mountain forest.
In the mountains, there was an army led by Gan Ning.
Gan Ning, Pang Tong, Zhang Liao and Guan Yu were together, with a large number of troops resting behind them.
The four of them were together, talking about Lu Xuan's destruction of Liucheng.
Pang Tong looked excited and said: "Your Majesty's surprise attack on Liucheng is a masterstroke. He first killed several Shanyus of Wuhuan in Youbeiping, then attacked Lulongsai, and finally attacked Tadun, suppressing them again and again. Tadun, it’s really amazing.”
"Next, as long as the king adopts my plan and lures Tadun out, we will have the opportunity to kill Tadun completely, and Wuhuan will be swept into the dust from then on."
Pang Tong was very excited.
Opening up territory and destroying Wuhuan are great achievements.
Gan Ning smiled and said, "The military advisor's plan is very good, but if the news reaches Yangzhou, you will be easily impeached if you use the king as bait."
Zhang Liao said in a deep voice: "I don't know yet whether the king will agree."
Guan Yu stroked his beard, Danfeng eyes narrowed slightly, and said slowly: "Guan thinks that the king will definitely agree. The king likes to win by surprise."
Pang Tong agreed: "General Guan is right, I'm sure the king will agree."
At this moment, the cavalry sentry came back, came to Pang Tong, and reported: "Commander Pang, the king has replied, saying that everything will be carried out according to Master Pang's plan, allowing you to adapt accordingly."
"I knew the king would agree."
Pang Tong's eyes were shining. He stood up and said loudly: "This time we go out to fight, we will definitely destroy Wuhuan and kill Tadun."
Gan Ning was also very excited and said: "As long as Wuhuan is destroyed and Gongsun Du shrinks, there is nothing to worry about."
Pang Tong had longing in his eyes and said happily: "General Gan is right, Gongsun Du is nothing to worry about. When we bring Liaodong, Liaoxi and Youbeiping, and even most of the Youzhou area, under your control. In the future, your Majesty will It's easy to flank Yuan Shao."
Gan Ning nodded and said, "Hurry up and make arrangements."
Pang Tong nodded. As a military advisor, he was responsible for all plans, so he took out the map near Liucheng and carefully arranged the next details to ensure the success of the plan.
