Dangxiang seized time to strengthen Huizhou City, while the Song army followed Zulichuan all the way north and built a fortress. It stopped until Zulichuan exited the valley and entered a large area of ​​flat land on both sides of the Yellow River. Everything was orderly and seemed extremely calm, but everyone knew that this calmness would not last long and the war would start soon.

Sang Yi and Gao Da all began to gather in Huichuan City. Yuzhong area was handed over to Cao Keming's troops to guard, and Zhang Kang's troops stayed in Dingxi City, and support was at any time. After a year of training, Liu Jianji's troops had undergone major changes. Most of the original imperial guards stationed in the berth were scattered into other troops, and the recruits recruited from Sichuan and Shu were added.

As the weather gets hot day by day, the rain also becomes more. The turbid Zulichuanli River rolls, mixed with grass and gravel flows northward. The roads on both sides of the river are muddy, and it is extremely difficult for people to walk.

Xu Ping got off the horse and walked north with the few people around him. Tan Hu followed closely. Seeing that Xu Ping's half of his trouser legs were wet with mud, the official robe rolled up and tied around his waist was also stained with mud, Tan Hu said: "Master, let's sit on the chariot. The guards on both sides walked empty-handed, and a chariot was not heavy."

Xu Ping shook his head: "This is in the army. What does it look like when riding a marching chariot in the army? I am the commander of the army. If I can't even walk on the road, how can I lead people to fight? Don't say anything, just ask someone to follow me."

Tan Hu had no choice but to agree and greet Xu Ping's personal guard beside him.

The army should share the joys and sorrows. Of course, it does not mean that the treatment of officers and soldiers should be the same. That is actually impossible, but it is not enough to ride a horse in the army, but riding a chariot and sitting in a sedan chair is too eye-catching. Xu Ping has always treated himself as the requirements of a soldier, so he will not be unable to walk the mud. Each army has its own style, and this style is based on walking step by step, and it slowly accumulates with movement. Thinking that fresh clothes and angry horses can bring out strong soldiers with rich clothes and food, it is unrealistic.

The dark clouds in the sky are boundless, and it is still drizzling. I don’t know when it will stop. Summer is not suitable for combat, not just because of the heat. When encountering such rainy days, it is neither suitable for marching nor for formation.

I rested in a newly built military camp for a while, drank hot tea, and dried my clothes. I didn't arrive at the military camp that was being built by Zulichuankou until it was almost evening. Here I was holding the valley entrance, and to the north was the valley on the bank of the Yellow River nearly ten miles wide. Huizhou City to the east had only a vague shadow in the rain.

Upon climbing the lookout tower of the military camp, Xu Ping said to the generals around him: "Although I can't see clearly in the rain, I can still see the ups and downs in front. Pay attention to the terrain of this area, and we will discuss how to fight this battle in the evening."

It is not difficult to build a military camp here, simply capturing Huizhou City several miles away. The purpose of the Song army is not here, but to build a road, clear the surroundings, and prepare for the battle after the autumn. Although it is not far from Huizhou City, it is very difficult for the army to move. Once the attack is frustrated, the Dangxiang Army will come from the southern courtyard of Tiandu Mountain and more convenient than the Song army in Huichuan City. It is necessary to firmly defend Huizhou City, and it will take some thought.

As it got dark, the rain became heavier. The Zulichuan River next to the military camp was surging, and soil was constantly being swept into the water on the old embankment and poured towards the valley entrance. During the flood season, Zulichuan did not even have the function of transporting grain, which was extremely dangerous.

At this time, the military camp had not yet been completed. A huge straw shed was built on the open space and a large pot of meat was cooked next to it. Xu Ping ordered to take out the wine and drink and talk with the generals around the fire.

After drinking a tour of wine, his body became warm. Sang Yi said, "Now the army has gradually entered Huichuan City. When the rain stops and the food is enough, it is not difficult to attack Huizhou. But the management must be steady and steady. After the rain, the roads are muddy, and the army is not suitable for rushing around the banks of the Yellow River. Therefore, in this battle, siege is second. We should first sweep the outside of Huizhou."

Ming Hao said: "Sang's deployment is very important. We discussed on the way that if we want to attack Huizhou, we should put the city behind us, first stand up all the villages, rely on the villages, and first sweep the downstream within dozens of miles. At that time, we will be able to attack Huizhou, and it will be natural. The Dangxiang army has no supplies for villages, and we cannot support it even if we want to support it."

Gao Daquan said: "If you fight like this, it will inevitably last for a long time, and the transportation of food and grass is inconvenient, which is not a good idea."

Sang Yi said: "It is inevitable that the army will be stationed in Huichuan City first, so the bridge and road army should first build roads, and each army will send people to assist. Only when the roads here are opened can the army advance. It is extremely difficult not to do so."

After drinking another glass of wine, Xu Ping said to Liu Jianji: "Liu Dujian, you have always been stationed in Huichuan. This area is the most familiar with geography. Why not talk about how we should act in this battle? If you really want to fight, you will be mainly your Qingshuo Army and other troops will fight for aid."

Liu Jianji was Liu Ping's younger brother. In Sanchuankou, Liu Ping was trapped in the enemy's battle. His life and death were unknown. In order to inspire people, the court always thought he died in a fierce battle and rewarded Liu Jianji very well. Something happened to Liu Ping, which made Liu Jianji carry a heavy burden and always be cautious. He was the one with the least temperless subordinate of Xu Ping. Recently, he gradually paved the way to Huizhou. Most of them were commanded by Zhong Shiheng and his subordinates, Zhao Xun, the Marquis of Right Yu and Liu Hu, Liu Jianji himself only grasped the overall situation and rarely took charge of the matter directly.

Seeing Xu Ping ask himself, Liu Jianji said: "In this season, the rain is impermanent, and the surrounding mountains cannot be accessed. Whether we or the thieves, we can only steadily follow the river valley. Go north to the Great Wall, which was built along the Yellow River during the Qin and Han Dynasties, is still besieged. When the new village is built here, it will be a scout to go to occupy these beacons. The Great Wall has no use for us, but if we occupy these beacons, the entire valley around Huizhou will be in the hands of the hand.

After that, you can stay in Huizhou City first without fighting, and monitor it with strong troops, so that the thieves in the city will not dare to leave the city. Then concentrate their forces and destroy the Triangle City east of Huizhou. The Triangle City was built by the Qiang people. The old city is quite large. Although it has been destroyed, the city site is still alive, and it is easy to rebuild the new city. If we occupy the Triangle City, we will block the road from the Xishou Military Supervisor and the thief Tiandu Shannanyuan to Huizhou, and then calmly capture Huizhou."

Liu Jianji stayed in Huichuan for more than a year and was very familiar with the surrounding geography. This is a region where the Fan and Han dynasties are intertwined. I don’t know how many wars have been fought or how many cities have been built in all dynasties. Without spending time and energy, I can’t figure it out at all. These abandoned ancient cities and castles reflect not only the wars of that year, but also the changes in geography, and are very inspiring to the battle organization.

Seeing that everyone was not speaking, Xu Ping said, "Liu Dujian has been in Huichuan for more than a year, and the surrounding geography is very familiar. If there is no major accident, the battle will be dominated by his Qingshuo Army. In addition, this time, Li Zhang will be the commander, and Wang Jianjun will guide him from the side. The Jiyisi matter will be handed over to Liang Xuan, and we will wait to choose others later."

Liu Jianji and Li Zhang stood up and crossed their hands to agree.
Chapter completed!