Pei Yue had his own rules for dividing his troops into seven groups. He did not just randomly let them run around like headless chickens in an area of ​​thousands of miles. Instead, each cavalry group had its own area and tasks, and the way to communicate with each other was also stipulated.

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Fu Hongzhi was naturally good at tracking, and his trained scouting ability was extremely strong, so he was sent to a position closer to the direction of Guping Camp, always paying attention to the movements of Zhang Qingbai's 70,000-strong army.

"Are we going to take action so soon?"

After hearing Fu Hongzhi's words, Pei Yue frowned again.

Fu Hongzhi's lips were chapped and he said nervously: "I was worried that the intelligence might be wrong and undermine the Lord's plan, so I personally approached Zhang Qingbai's camp to observe and confirmed that they were deploying troops and would launch an offensive soon."

Pei Yue forced himself to calm down and asked in a deep voice: "How much time do you think you have left?"

Fu Hongzhi said solemnly: "It has already begun."

Pei Yue remained silent.

From the bottom of his heart, he didn't care about Lu Min's life or death, especially since he guessed that the other party might be related to Chen Xizhi, so this person had better seek death as soon as possible. The problem is that Lu Min can't die at this time, Guping Camp

It cannot fall yet, at least until a turning point occurs, the west gate of Lingzhou must be in the hands of Daliang.

He was faced with an extremely difficult decision.

Ye Qi looked a little distressed, but she knew that she could not disturb Pei Yue's judgment at this time, because he was now responsible for the life and death of tens of thousands of people and the safety of the entire Lingzhou.

Fu Hongzhi was a little anxious. Zhang Qingbai's prudent use of troops was only a relative term. It was definitely not a slow and slow style. In real terms, it could still be called thunder and swiftness.

Fortunately, Pei Yue did not let them wait too long. After going through the entire situation on the southern front in his mind, he turned to look at Fu Hongzhi and said calmly and resolutely: "Zhang Qingbai has built a strong wall and cleared the country. After all, we are unable to attack the military stronghold. We cannot

Waste no more time. Gather the entire army and rush to support the Guping camp."

Fu Hongzhi said loudly: "Obey the order!"

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Guping Camp is located in the west of Shanyang County, Dongqing Prefecture. To the north is the Beitiao River rushing toward the wilderness, and to the south is an extremely rare rift valley. Therefore, it becomes the west gate of Lingzhou.

It's called a military camp, but it looks like a small city on the outside. Similar to those military villages on the plains to the west, this city doesn't consider the convenience of people's lives, but focuses on defense. After all, when this city was built,

The first consideration is to guard against the attack of the Xiwu cavalry.

There are now 40,000 troops stationed in the city, with Cheng'an Hou Lu Min as the commander-in-chief, and Qiyun Hou Yinwei as the deputy commander-in-chief, taking full command of the city defense battle.

On the towering city wall to the west, Yin Wei looked at the well-organized Xiwu army outside the city, pressing his hands on the wall stacks, with an unusually solemn expression on his face.

Zhang Qingbai arrived so quickly that the troops approaching the city were not ready at all.

Although there are mountains of food and grass in the city, there is no worry about a shortage of food, but after suffering successive defeats, the morale of these 40,000 soldiers has dropped to the bottom. Even if he tried his best for days, the results were extremely weak. Morale is such a thing

It is invisible and intangible, but it exists in the heart of every soldier. In many cases, it cannot be mobilized with a few impassioned words, but requires more tangible victories one after another.

Fortunately, the main force of the defending army is the Peking Army's Beida Camp. He has devoted countless efforts to build the army in the past few years. It is unrealistic for them to go out and fight the Western Wu army now, but if they only defend the city, they will not collapse directly.

On November 22, the fifth year of Kaiping, the Wu army officially launched an attack.

In the early stage of the siege, Zhang Qingbai sent 15,000 men, divided into three directions, to launch an offensive against Guping Military City at the same time.

With the Zhennan general holding the battle in person, and with the encouragement of previous consecutive victories, the Wu army's assault on the city seemed to go smoothly from the beginning, and the Guping military city was immediately in danger. At this time, Yin Wei finally showed his ability, and without Lu Min

After the suppression, his composure and courage were fully demonstrated, and he just drove the Wu army from the top of the city.

Zhang Qingbai was not surprised by this and continued to apply pressure in an orderly manner.

The fighting broke out from early morning and lasted until noon. The casualties on both sides were roughly equal. However, this situation was a failure for the defending side.

From ancient times to the present, it has been written clearly in military books that siege must require several times the number of troops, and siege must pay a heavy price.

Yin Wei knew that the result of such a battle would be tragic, but he had tried his best, otherwise the Wu army would have been able to capture Guping Military City, and at this time there would be no time to take into account the battle damage on both sides.

In the afternoon, the Wu army retreated and returned. The battlefield was full of desolation, blood and corpses, forming a heartbreaking picture.

The battle lasted for a long time on the first day, but Zhang Qingbai did not send infantry to attack later. This offensive lasted for three days, and it was still half a day on the second day. But on the third day, when the sun was hanging overhead, the Wu army did not call for gold and retreat.

Not only Yin Wei, but also Cheng'an Hou Lu Min came to the city in person. Both of them realized that Zhang Qingbai was preparing to end the battle today.

"Master Marquis, when will the reinforcements arrive?" Yin Wei asked directly, regardless of the blood on his face and no longer constrained by their status.

Lu Min frowned and said, "It will take at least three days."

Yin Wei gritted his teeth and said: "For three days, the soldiers can't hold on."

Lu Min didn't pay attention to the indifference and anger in Yin Wei's eyes, and said loudly: "Send my command, Lu Min will stick to Guping City together with all the soldiers, and swear to live or die with this military city. Anyone, including me, will

, if you leave without authorization, please kill him with military law!"

He turned to look at Yin Wei, who was stunned for a moment, and said calmly: "Give me the order."

Yin Wei was in a daze. Ever since he left Kyoto, he had indeed doubted the right military aircraft next to him, because his several decisions were obviously not in line with his abilities, and he even looked more like Wu Jun's spy. But at this moment, Lu Min looked firm.

With a look on his face, he couldn't help but think that he was thinking too deeply.

That's it, what can happen now?

Lu Min looked at the Xiwu army outside the city, his face not wavering at all.

Everyone will make a decision that is more in line with their own interests. For him, it is far from time to give up on Guping Military City.

Liang Jun's resistance increased significantly. Zhang Qingbai, who was good at observing battlefield situations, naturally would not miss this detail. He frowned slightly and thought, it seemed that the truth of the matter was not as simple as he thought.

What exactly did Liang Guocheng Anhou have in mind?

Someone next to him came to report: "General, there are traces of Liang Army cavalry more than fifty miles behind. Judging from the armor and weapons, this cavalry is the front guard of Liang Guozang."
Chapter completed!