Beiliang border, Wuguan

There were only a few figures sitting in the meeting hall, and the atmosphere was somewhat solemn.

The deputy governor of Northern Liang, Xue Tian, ​​the gray-robed monk Zhuge Muzong, and the old military envoy Song Zhilu who traveled day and night from Liangzhou to Wuguan.

These three people are now the most powerful people in Beiliang. Their words and deeds will determine the direction of the entire Beiliang war.

Zhuge Mitu's return was very sudden. Due to the ever-changing situation of the war, Zhuge Mitu didn't send a message to Beiliang along the way, so when Zhuge Mitu was sent to Wuguan by his soldiers, Xue Tian was shocked.

All the white-horse Yi Cong who were guarding Zhuge Mongfu were killed in the battle, and only one person was left, which shows how difficult and dangerous this journey was.

After Song Zhilu heard the news, he rushed to Wuguan without stopping, because they all wanted to know the exact news inside the grassland.

Zhuge Tutu spoke calmly and described every detail of his experience in the grassland, while Xue Tian and Song Zhilu listened carefully.

After a long time, Xue Tian, ​​who had heard the whole story, rubbed his brow and said:

"Sir, you are such a talented man. He has held off the five tribes of Yan and Rong for so long. He has done a great service to Beiliang~"

It has been almost a full year since Zhuge Tu went to the grassland to today. During this year, all the elites of the five Yanrong clans were dragged inside the grassland, which indeed relieved a lot of pressure on the war at the Beiliang border.

Zhuge smiled bitterly and shook his head:

"One year is still not enough.

While the poor monk was rushing back to Beiliang, the troops and horses of the five tribes of Yan and Rong should have turned around and were preparing to go to the front line.

Once their army arrives, the fighting on the entire border will be several times more dangerous."

The wrinkles on Song Zhilu's face gradually deepened, and he said with a sad face:

"There are now more than 300,000 Yan troops outside the three states of Beiliang. If we add the elites of the five Yan Rong tribes, the pressure on the border troops will be too great."

The atmosphere in the room was a bit dull. The Yan Army's siege since the beginning of spring has been fierce. Almost all the Yan Army infantry outside the three passes were killed. The losses of the frontier troops were still considerable.

Moreover, the Wengcheng of Shuofeng City was lost a few days ago, and the entire army has retreated to the main city to defend it. It can be said that Beiliang is facing danger every moment.

After being silent for a long time, Zhuge confusedly raised his head and said: "The poor monk has a suggestion, I don't know if it is feasible."

Xue Tian waved his hand: "It's already this time and if there's anything we can't say, let's talk about it openly, sir."

Zhuge's confused eyes flashed a rare flash of madness, and he said in a deep voice:

"If we just sit back and wait for the five tribes of Yan and Rong to rush to the front line, the war will become even more unfavorable to our Liang army.

If we can defend it now, will we be able to defend it once the troops of the five tribes arrive?

The current plan is to take the initiative to attack before the arrival of the five armies of Yan and Rong, defeat one of the three Yan armies, weaken its military strength, and use the time difference to gain a certain advantage for the subsequent defense of the city.

If you can defeat some of the elites of the Yan army, then do so. It is better to face 500,000 Yan army than 400,000, right?"

"Master, take the initiative?" Song Zhilu's pupils shrank and he was shocked and speechless.

Now the Yan army outside Beiliang Pass is several times larger than the Liang army, and it takes all the effort to defend the city. Zhuge is so confused that he even wants to take the initiative to attack.

This monk is really crazier than he appears.

Xue Tian's eyes tightened and he didn't speak, because he knew that what Zhuge said was reasonable, and using offense as defense should be the best way at the moment.

"Yes, take the initiative!"

Zhuge's confused tone became more determined, and then he strode towards the map, pointed at the border line and said:

"There are large armies outside Shuofeng City, Wuguan Pass, and Tianlang Pass, and the defenders of each city are overwhelmed.

If we can defeat one of them, the other two Yan armies will definitely be frightened and may take the initiative to retreat and suspend the attack on the city. In this way, the defenders of the three cities can rest before the five Yan Rong tribes arrive.

Wouldn't it be nice if we took advantage of the gap to strengthen the city's defenses and transport ordnance?"

Xue Tian raised his eyebrows slightly, neither agreeing nor rejecting, but just asked:

"Three routes of Yan army, which one should be defeated?"

"This, Wuguan!"

Zhuge confusedly clicked on the map: "Three routes of Yan army, the one in the middle route, Mu Yun Duankang, is the strongest. The stronger he is, the more confident he will be. He thinks he has nothing to worry about, but we just want to defeat him."

As the saying goes, attack when the enemy is unprepared and catch the enemy by surprise.

Moreover, this is His Royal Highness the Crown Prince of Yan State, and the defeat of the Crown Prince will be a huge blow to the morale of the Yan army."

Xue Tian asked again: "Beyond Wuguan, there are more than 100,000 Yan troops, several times more powerful than me. There are also two main cavalry armies, the yellow background Silver Wolf Banner and the yellow background Silver Bear Banner. How can we defeat them?"

Zhuge Tu stood up with his hands behind his back and said slowly: "There are tiger and leopard cavalry and red flame army in Wuguan, and then we will mobilize Youzhou Tianlang Army, Shuozhou Shuofeng Camp plus all the cavalry in Shuofeng City, attack from east to west, 40,000 elite cavalry.

, maybe give it a try!”

Zhuge Tutu blurted it out without any hesitation. This plan must have been brewing in his mind for a long time.

Xue Tian's eyes always stayed on the map, and after thinking for a long time, he shook his head:

"Forty thousand riders are not enough~"

Zhuge was confused and silent. In terms of calculation of the combat strength of both sides, he was definitely inferior to Xue Tian. If Xue Tian said it was not enough, then it really was not enough.

Is it really impossible to fight?

Xue Tian slowly stood up and murmured: "If we want to win, we still need a main side rider.

Xuanwu Army!"

Zhuge's confused eyes lit up, yes, they also have the Xuanwu Army and this heavy cavalry.

Song Zhilu, who was shocked and speechless, trembled and said: "You, you two are too crazy. The prince's order is that the army will stick to the city and not go to war unless necessary.

Why are you still thinking about mobilizing the Xuanwu Army?"

Compared with Xue Tian and Zhuge Mu, Song Zhilu, who was a civil servant, was much more cautious and did not think it was a good idea to start a war rashly.

Xue Tian said calmly: "We are ordered by the king to defend the city, and our purpose is to protect the border of Beiliang. Whether it is fighting or defending, as long as the Yan army is not allowed to enter, it will be considered a success.

Xue Tian received the prince's trust and took over the military power of the seven states of Liangdi on his behalf, so he had the right to act expediently.

I have made up my mind, fight!

If the battle goes badly, I, Xue Tian, ​​will die to apologize!"

There was also a hint of madness in Xue Tian's eyes, because he knew that this battle was just a gamble. If the gamble failed, the border defense line would completely collapse.

Zhuge took a step forward in confusion: "Beiliang is our Beiliang, how can we let Xue Duhu bear the responsibility alone, accompanied by a poor monk!"

Song Zhilu looked at the two of them, patted his robe and sighed:

"Although I am old, I am not so courageous.

Xue Duhu said he wanted to fight, and I fully support it. If something goes wrong, I will accompany the general to apologize!"

The three of them smiled happily.

"Someone is coming!"

Xue Tian shouted softly, and a soldier strode in, cupping his fists and saying:

"General!"

"Go to the Liangshan Camp with the seal of my Protector's Envoy's Soldier Talisman, and mobilize the Xuanwu Army to immediately break camp and rush to Wuguan!"
Chapter completed!