The weather in November, even at night, is full of stars and a sparse moon.
The army was traveling at night and it wasn't too cold.
Everything went very smoothly.
At night, the army stopped to rest where they were, and the soldiers rested around the burning bonfire. At the same time, a large number of sentinels had been sent out to keep an eye on the area near where the army was stationed.
Once there is any rash action nearby, a response will be made immediately, and the army can immediately gather to fight.
Keep everything safe.
Lu Xuan, Cao Cao and Guo Jia were together, warming themselves by the fire and looking at a map on the ground.
Guo Jia said: "The first group of sentinels we have arranged to go out are on their way for eight hundred miles. They will soon be close to Suratu City. If they find out the information, they will send it back to Suratu City."
"No matter what the situation is like on the front line, when we pass this way, we must first defend ourselves halfway to avoid being ambushed by the Roman Empire's troops."
"Second, the Roman Empire's army landed from another place on the sea. Where exactly they landed needs to be further explored."
"Third, we need to know clearly what Guan Yu's current situation is."
"This is all critical."
When it came to the war, Guo Jia no longer acted casually. He was very serious and said: "After we have clarified all three things and synthesized the news, we can go to war with Sutra's Roman Empire."
Cao Cao agreed: "Fengxiao is right."
"Report!"
At this moment, a sentinel came on Pegasus.
The sentinel came to Lu Xuan's side and reported: "Your Majesty, a soldier came in front, saying that he was ordered by General Guan Yu to report the news."
Lu Xuan ordered: "Bring the people here."
The sentry went to bring someone over, and the soldier came to Lu Xuan's side, saluted quickly, took out Guan Yu's letter, and said: "Your Majesty, this is the latest information sent by General Guan, please read it."
Lu Xuan took the letter and quickly browsed it.
In a short time, he finished reading the letter, looked at the soldier who reported the news, and ordered: "Go back and tell Guan Yu to continue guarding the port. The army under my leadership is already on its way to Suraduo."
"Here!"
The soldier answered quickly and left overnight.
Lu Xuan looked at Guo Jia and Cao Cao and said: "The news in Guan Yu's letter said that he was guarding Guwani Port and was not attacked. The Roman Empire's army was guarding Suraduo City, but there was no action. .”
Cao Cao and Guo Jia were stunned after hearing this.
The Roman Empire's army actually guarded the city of Suratha and did not quickly deal with Guan Yu.
A little weird?
Are you worried about losses in attacking Guan Yu?
However, as long as the Roman Empire's army arrived in Suratra City and wanted to gain a foothold and confront the Ming army, it would definitely suffer heavy losses. If we simply consider a little loss, it is impossible not to attack Surudha City.
Cao Cao stroked his beard and said: "Your Majesty, the Roman Empire's army is a little weird. If I were to attack, I would first have to pay the price to seize the port and gain control of the port. Only in this way can we advance, attack, retreat and defend."
"Even if the Roman Empire's army was fully confident, it should not arrange it like this."
"The situation is very strange."
"There must be some conspiracy and tricks on the part of the Roman Empire."
Cao Cao's eyes were bright and he said: "I believe that the other party's arrangement may be to deal with us. First, they deliberately kept Guan Yu, waiting for us to rush to help. Then, they ambush the reinforcements rushing to help us."
Guo Jia said: "King Qin's analysis makes sense, but I feel it is not comprehensive enough."
Cao Cao said: "Why?"
Lu Xuan also looked at Guo Jia. He was also thinking carefully about the next arrangements.
Guo Jia said: "Actually, the best arrangement to ambush us and deal with us is to directly deal with Guan Yu, constantly putting pressure on Guan Yu and forcing us to rescue."
"Now, the other party is cowering in Suradha City."
"That's the problem."
"I believe that the Roman Empire's intention is definitely not just to ambush us."
A flash of light flashed across Guo Jia's eyes, and he said: "Looking at the methods used by the Roman Empire to seize the city of Surato this time, the strategy he used was to divert the tiger away from the mountain. He unexpectedly landed from another location, transferred Guan Yu, and raided the city of Surato. . What if the same thing happens to Hua Clan now?"
Lu Xuan suddenly understood and said: "Fengxiao means that the other party is going to raid Huashi City. The Roman Empire stayed in Suraduo City and Guan Yu, allowing us to attack, which is to mobilize the troops of Huashi City. Raid on Fahrenheit City.”
"Your Majesty, Holy Might!"
Guo Jia nodded.
He said solemnly: "I further suspect that the other party may be fighting on two fronts. First, use surprise troops to raid Hua Clan City. After capturing Hua Clan City, we can use the news from Hua Clan City to shake our military morale. Second, The battle in Huashi City is over, and the army in Surudha City takes the initiative to attack again and defeat us in one go."
Lu Xuan squinted his eyes and thought in his heart.
Guo Jia's analysis makes sense.
This is likely to happen.
Lu Xuan said in a deep voice: "According to Feng Xiao's judgment, we have now made a prediction. How should we make arrangements in advance?"
Cao Cao said: "The current Huashi City, like our capital in Xiangzhou, cannot fall. I believe that we must arrange an elite force to quickly send troops to rescue and return to Huashi City to rescue and ensure the safety of Huashi City."
Guo Jiadao: "But once our troops are divided, our strength will be weakened. Furthermore, if we are scattered now, will we be blocked? In fact, Gao Shun is in Hua's City, and he still has some troops."
Cao Cao and Guo Jia have different views.
An idea rushed to the rescue immediately.
One needs to be put on hold.
Their eyes fell on Lu Xuan.
Lu Xuan was thinking quickly in his mind, and after a while, he said in a deep voice: "The Roman Empire will fight on two fronts, and I will accompany them to the end. Our overall plan remains unchanged, and we will still go directly to Suraduo City."
"The concern now is Fahrenheit."
"Immediately arrange for people to return to Huashi City, and at an accelerated speed of 800 miles, return to Huashi City in the shortest time to inform Xun Yu to defend. With Xun Yu's ability and Gao Shun's rigor, he will definitely be able to defend."
"In addition, notify Zhao Yun of the Southern Command to quickly return with a cavalry for reinforcements."
Lu Xuan's eyes were bright and he said loudly: "Such a large number of troops are enough to ensure the safety of Huashi City. I believe in Xun Yu and I also believe in Gao Shun."
Cao Cao nodded and did not persuade again.
There can be arguments and different opinions. Once a decision is made, it must be obeyed.
After Lu Xuan made the arrangements, the army still rested in place, but the letters he wrote had been sent back to Huashi City and started to be sent to the south to Zhao Yun.
The news was first sent back to Fahrenheit City.
Xun Yu received the news at dawn in the morning, saying that there were urgent reports. Xun Yu could only put on his clothes, quickly met the returning soldiers, and took the letter from the soldiers' hands.
After reading the contents of the letter, he thought about it in his mind and made his own judgment.
According to analysis, the Roman Empire had the possibility of raiding Fahrenheit City.
The possibility is very high.
Xun Yu saw Lu Xuan's arrangement. Generally speaking, Lu Xuan's arrangement was to use the enemy's own strength to defend, and then notify Zhao Yun to lead the cavalry to return reinforcements.
This is no problem.
Xun Yu was also an old man who had been in power for many years, so he would not panic because of a sudden attack by a strange army.
Xun Yu immediately dressed up and went to the General Manager's Mansion. He arranged for someone to notify Lu Su and Gao Shun to discuss the matter. When the two arrived, it was just dawn. When they arrived at the General Manager's Mansion, Lu Su said solemnly: "General Manager Xun notified him early in the morning." , is there something going on?"
Xun Yu explained Lu Xuan's deductions and arrangements, and finally said: "His Majesty said that we have to let go of Huashi City now. We must also make preparations now."
Gao Shun said: "Mr. , I will follow the command in all my actions. If there are any arrangements, Manager Xun and Deputy Manager Lu will give them."
Xun Yu smiled and said: "With General Gao here, I don't have to worry about the defense at all. What I'm thinking about now is actually to see if I can counterattack and destroy the Roman Empire in one go."
"Your Majesty is at the front, and we are at the rear."
"We cannot participate in the war on the front lines."
"Now, the Roman Empire's army is coming from behind. This is also an opportunity for us people."
"One fight, show your style."
A flash of light flashed across Xun Yu's eyes, and he said loudly: "The troops of our Ming Empire, whether they are those on the front line or those in the rear, all have absolute combat effectiveness and are not afraid of fighting."
Lu Su was also full of fighting spirit in his eyes and agreed: "General Manager Xun is right. What we pursue is not just defense. What we pursue must be victory on the battlefield and win this battle beautifully. .”
"Moreover, we cannot place all our hopes on Zhao Yun in this war. It is naturally a good thing that Zhao Yun's cavalry can come back. If they cannot come back, we can still win."
Xun Yu said: "Zijing is right, that's the truth."
Gao Shun's blood boiled when he heard this, and he said: "Two managers, just tell me what to do?"
Xun Yu smiled slightly and said: "In fact, it is not complicated. Under the current situation, if we control Huashi City, we have the initiative. So from this point, we make a judgment."
"First, the other party may want to sneak into the city secretly and take the opportunity to kill us."
"Second, the other party comes to kill openly and honestly."
"As for the first point, the current four-sided gate of Fahrenheit City must strictly check the people entering and exiting, and the personnel must be investigated. Of course, I don't think this is a big problem, because the appearance and language of the people in the Roman Empire are different."
"So, the most likely option is the second one."
Xun Yu said in a deep voice: "For a direct war, if the opponent wants to make a surprise attack, we must not only rely on General Gao's army, but also rely on the Tianzhu people in the city. Mobilize the Tianzhu people and achieve the final victory."
Lu Su said: "Leave this matter to me. I am responsible for organizing all the people and informing them to join the war."
Xun Yu said: "If you have Zijing, I will feel relieved."
He looked at Gao Shun and said: "General Gao, you are responsible for guarding, and Zijing is responsible for mobilizing the people. During these times, Huashi City is under martial law and preparing for war."
"Here!"
Lu Su and Gao Shun answered in unison.
Xun Yu waved his hand, and Lu Su and Gao Shun went to prepare separately.
Xun Yu sat alone in the room, thinking quickly about what to do next, although the general plan had been set, and the main force was to defeat the Roman Empire army that came to attack on his own.
However, when it comes time to actually fight, a more specific strategy is needed.
This is fundamental.
Xun Yu sorted out his thoughts bit by bit, sorted out all the things to be arranged, and quickly arranged them.
