"What's up?"
Cao Kang asked.
"From the information we have inquired about, if we send troops from Heyang County to Nanxiang County, there is an official road in the middle that can connect Heyang and Nanxiang. This is also the most convenient road in many years."
"In the past, the way in and out of Heyang County was from here."
"After coming from this road, you can reach Songshan County on the left and Nanxiang County on the right. It is the fastest, but the road they are taking now is a long detour. This will cause a considerable delay. Not even a little bit.”
The visitor said very doubtfully.
"Is there such a thing?"
"This Zhang Bao is not a brainless person. The reason why he did this must be his plan."
"Is there any movement over there at Ma Yaohan?"
Cao Kang asked after thinking for a while.
"have!"
"I just got the news that Ma Yaohan has added 30,000 troops, bringing a lot of food and grass, and heading towards Nanxiang County!"
The person nodded.
"It seems like he wants to make a big deal!"
"Haha, this Ma Yaohan has entered Hezhou with more than 100,000 people in total. How many more can he have left?"
"Isn't his Shaanzhou already empty?"
Cao Kang smiled and said to himself.
"Okay, is there any news? If everything is fine, you can go down first."
Cao Kang waved his hand.
"Sir, there is one more thing. Jeju Wen Fuli may also make some moves recently. Although it has not started yet, judging from the news coming back, it is obvious that he is preparing to launch troops."
The visitor said to Cao Kang.
"Wen Fuli?"
"What can that guy do?"
"Don't you want to take advantage of Shaanzhou's emptiness to attack Shaanzhou?"
Cao Kang's face was full of doubts.
"Let's do this for now. Pay close attention to their movements. If there is any news, report it immediately!"
Cao Kang waved his hand and asked the visitor to go out.
"Come on, go and call Lord Ban Gu."
Cao Kang poured another cup of tea and sat down. After a while, a fat man walked in.
This person is Xiazhou Jingzhaoyin, who is responsible for managing the affairs of Xiazhou Jingji area.
In addition to his official status, this Ban Gu can be regarded as the cousin of the current young emperor.
Since Cao Kang took power, he took refuge under the command of Da Sima.
This man has always been cunning, cunning, and scheming. Coupled with his special status, he is highly used by Cao Kang and can be regarded as Cao Kang's number one adviser.
"Your Excellency asked me to come here, but for the sake of Shaanzhou?"
Ban Gu said to Cao Kang with a smile.
"Haha, Mr. Ban has seen clearly. Now Shaanzhou Ma Yaohan has sent most of his troops to Hezhou. The whole Shaanxi Province is empty. If you take the opportunity to hit him, it will be an opportunity."
"Now there are more than 300,000 people in Xiazhou waiting for you, so the deterrence is still there!"
Cao Kang nodded and said.
"My lord is absolutely right."
"This Ma Yaohan has always complained about your control of the emperor. The reason why he wants to capture Hezhou as soon as possible this time is probably to distance himself from our Xiazhou."
"But your Excellency, you don't have to go to such trouble. I guess Ma Yaohan is already very worried. All you need to do is send an imperial edict to ask Ma Yaohan to come and see the Emperor."
"If he comes, everything will be easy to handle. If he doesn't come, it will be rebellion!"
"The troops are well-known, and we can just press them all up. In this case, we can control Hezhou when we advance, and when we retreat, we can defend Xiazhou. Whether we move or not, we have an advantage!"
Ban Gu said to Cao Kang.
"good!"
"Just do as you say!"
"I forgot. This little emperor is of some use. The title of emperor is indeed very useful."
"In this case, even one letter and several imperial edicts are sent out, so why not just confuse them too!"
Cao Kang said with a smile.
"Here comes someone!"
"Prepare the sedan chair and enter the palace!"
Cao Kang shouted outside.
…
Hezhou.
Nanxiang County.
At this time, Nanxiang County has assembled nearly 70,000 troops!
In addition to the additional troops arranged by Ma Yaohan of Shaanxi Province, Yang Song of Qungang County also sent 10,000 troops and was ready to rush to help at any time!
Most of them are stationed in the county government, and many people are camping outside the city, waiting for the arrival of Zhang Bao and others.
"General Wu, there is no need to worry too much. Even if Zhang Bao really has 100,000 troops, our current number can still give them a head-to-head fight!"
"How about I lead a group of men and ambush them on their way here?"
A general said to Wu Wen.
Under the order of Ma Yaohan, this man led 30,000 troops to rush to the aid of Wuwen. It can be said that Nanxiang County now needs people and food, but it does not understand Wuwen's insistence.
In his opinion, now that there are so many people, he can just do it!
What's wrong with the 100,000 people on the other side?
There are also quite a few people on our side.
But Wu Wen is quite timid, just like a girl.
"That's not necessary."
"Zhang Bao, you can't underestimate him. What happened in Dongzhou this time can explain everything."
"You are just here for reinforcements. Everything here is done according to my instructions!"
"Order!"
"Lu Chu, you lead 20,000 troops and lie in ambush east of Nanxiang County. When Zhang Bao comes to attack the city, you follow my orders and fight out from the east side. At that time, we will also fight out from the city. We will attack Zhang Bao and the others from both front and back, take the opportunity to capture them!"
"Don't act rashly without my order!"
Wu Wen said coldly to Lu Chu.
"yes!"
Although Lu Chu was helpless, when he came out this time, Ma Yaohan did say that everything would be based on martial arts, so he had no choice but to agree and lead his 20,000 troops to the east to ambush.
"All arrows, boulders, rolling logs, kerosene, etc. for city defense must be prepared!"
"The quantity must be large!"
"In addition, the city defenses will continue to be strengthened!"
"Lay a trap under the city wall!"
"Everyone is divided into two teams and patrols the city wall day and night. Anyone who dares to slack off will be killed!"
Wu Wen arranged coldly.
