"If Geng Chongmei knew the situation of Shangdang, judging from its current trend, it is unlikely that she would compete head-on with us. If our army showed its flag and went south with a strong momentum, it might firmly defend Yangtou Mountain, or even retreat south, and confront our army in Zezhou."

"So, based on the humble opinion, our army suddenly marched again. Before he could fully react, he would attack him by surprise and attack Yangtou Mountain North with thunder and take the initiative to occupy the battlefield!" Xiang Xun and Liu Chengyou explained.

"In this way, wouldn't it be better to give up the enemy with the advantage of waiting for work, and our army will become exhausted?" Liu Chengyou expressed his concerns.

Xiang Xun obviously considered it and continued: "It is less than fifty miles from Shangdang to the north of Yangtou Mountain. The terrain is gentle and the road is smooth. Your Highness sent an army as the vanguard and could arrive in a rushing hour and a half. At that time, there is enough time to rest and recover."

"Besides, those who are concerned about are not how to defeat them, but how to keep the other side. The purpose of sending the vanguard to the south is not to attack the enemy, but to watch them and don't let them escape easily! As for Your Highness, you can just lead the central army to follow the back and march southward!"

After hearing Xiang Xun's thoughts, Liu Chengyou lowered his head and thought for a while: "The vanguard will go south and reach the north of Yangtou Mountain, and it will be observed by the enemy. If he can attack with all his strength and want to break the army of our vanguard first, what can he do?"

Upon hearing this, Xiang Xun's face was still full of confidence: "If Geng Chongmei should do it like that, and not talk about the difficulty of the night attack, as long as he dares to move, he will abandon the defense of Yangtou Mountain. When the army behind His Highness arrives, he can take advantage of the situation to cover up the killing..."

"You are baiting!" Liu Chengyou said.

"However, this bait must be an army that can fight tough battles. After a rush to march, it can withstand at least one hour of siege that may appear several times!" Xiang Xun looked cautious in his expression.

"Which army do you like?" Liu Chengyou asked. After asking, it basically represented Liu Chengyou's way of fighting.

"I guess your highness already has an answer in his heart!" Xiang Xun said.

"yes!"

If the Longqi Army's army and battalion could be trusted by Liu Chengyou and entrusted with arduous tasks, only Ma Quanyi's first army was. After all, since the initial rectification, the first army was built by him.

"However, even if we find that our army goes south, it is still unknown whether Geng Chongmei is determined to take the initiative to attack at night. If he is determined to seek stability, then when our army kowtows Mountain, he will not have much room for maneuver. If we advance, our army will carry it; if we retreat, our army will take advantage of the situation to pursue it; if we fight together, the winner will be our army..."

At Xiang Xun's guidance, Liu Chengyou felt a sudden enlightenment. He reached out and rubbed his clean chin for a few times before saying: "Now it seems that no matter how you fight this battle, our army will win!"

"Just weigh your zhu!" Xiang Xun chuckled.

If you think about it carefully, Liu Chengyou's side has the victory in all aspects.

He has occupied Shangdang and can promote the power of the counties of Luzhou and be backed by Hedong. He can get support at any time. The army is not weak, and the troops have not fallen short of their strength, and the people's hearts are mostly favored. In comparison, Geng Chongmei can be said to be an expedition on an isolated army, with few troops and few baggage needs, and the use of the logistics supply line is not reliable at any time. Even if there is no trouble, Liu Chengyou can still find a way to attack.

If Geng Chongmei had been stable from the beginning and had just stayed in Zezhou, then Liu Chengyou might have no choice but to do anything for a while. But since he went north and entered Luzhou, no matter how cautious he was in the battle, he had fallen into a passive position.

In contrast, Liu Chengyou's choice was much greater. Thinking of this, Liu Chengyou suddenly felt that although his superficial trick to lure the enemy was not successful, he eventually led Geng Chongmei north, and it was not of no use at all. Thinking of this, he felt much better.

He listened to both sides and made it clear. Taking advantage of the first night, Liu Chengyou summoned the generals and school in the tent and held a military meeting to explain the idea of ​​Xun for discussion. It was agreed by most people, especially Guo Rong.

After unifying the opinions, Liu Chengyou decisively ordered the vanguard to hand over the important task of vanguard to Ma Quanyi. Ma Quanyi also took it as always without hesitation.

"Your Highness, I am willing to go south with General Ma!" After deciding to send troops, Guo Rong took the initiative to ask for his order.

Looking at Guo Rong, a subtle suspicion flashed in Liu Chengyou's eyes. After thinking for a moment, he agreed: "If you go with me, I will feel more at ease!"

Soon, the troops inside and outside Shangdang City moved, just like the night three days ago, as they were going step by step. Ma Quanyi and Guo Rong led the soldiers of the First Army and went south quickly in the dark. This time, they were equipped with complete equipment and equipped with sufficient weapons. Liu Chengyou also specially allocated chariots and horses to offer them.

When the First Army set out, Liu Chengyou led the army to the back. During this process, the troops in Luzhou made some mistakes and dragged them back. After all, they did not have targeted night training like the Longqi Army.

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The night is hazy, covering the earth and blurring people's vision. Instead, the stars and moons above the night appear particularly bright and guide the way forward. On the road that is not wide and flat, a fire dragon winds southward, like water flowing endlessly.

The soldiers of the First Army all looked solemn and rushed to the road in an orderly manner. Before leaving, Ma Quanyi summoned the entire army to give a speech to the full army, explaining the importance of this trip, and inspiring the soldiers with the words "Your Highness is kind to repay today." Therefore, the soldiers were basically in a generous mood at this time.

Ma Quanyi walked in front, holding a torch in his hand, walking with everyone. His war horses were used to carry arrows, which saved the soldiers' physical strength. Guo Rong followed suit and walked beside him. After glancing at Ma Quanyi, who looked solemn and expressed his approval of the young general's style.

The distance between Shangdang and Yangtou Mountain was really not far, and there were no obstacles in the middle, so the march was very smooth. In fact, when I passed halfway through, I was discovered by the scouts of the Liao army, while Han Tong gathered all the cavalry and fought desperately with them to help.

After the "visual battle" of the past two days, the cavalry formed by Liu Chengyou killed and injured more than 30 people, and the losses were nearly 20%. The Liao army was mainly infantry, but not without cavalry, and the number of those waiting cavalry was quite staggering.

However, it was under such a disadvantage that Han Tong and his men could not lose their disadvantage in the cruel competition, which also proved that Liu Chengyou suddenly took this "newcomer" into a cavalry general and did not misunderstand the person.

Less than five miles north of the Liao army's garrison, the First Army stopped and occupied a high slope. Then, under the leadership of Ma Quanyi, it was not enough to rest. It was divided into two parts, with the frame as the imperial guards and the part was built on the ground with materials and railings.

This highland was chosen by Han Tong in advance for Ma Quanyi, and it is not considered a high risk, but it is always a place worth relying on. It is also north of the Liao army's garrison, which is the most suitable place for garrison. Han Tong's military gaze is pretty good.

It was midnight before Geng Chongmei was awakened in her sleep. When she learned that Long Qijun was coming, her mental distress was suddenly awakened.

"Shangdang is indeed just an appearance, and he wants to lure me into the trap. The Liu family's child is so deceitful!" After thinking about it, Geng Chongmei sighed, and she was a little afraid in her tone.

However, Liu Chengyou didn't know that his own conceited strategy was quite good for Geng Chongmei.

"How many people have come?"

"I guess there are only more than a thousand people!"

"JieShi, the Hedong army is too arrogant. Ye Zhi is coming, and he dares to set up a camp under our noses!" The general who came to report suggested: "Why not take advantage of his unstable foothold and send troops to kill him first!"

Geng Chongmei hesitated directly about this suggestion. He still didn't understand the intention of Hedong Army's move...

After hesitating for a while, Geng Chongmei finally chose to maintain stability and waved her hand and said, "The night battle is not good. I'll send orders to each camp to keep the camp firmly!"

When it was dawn, a simple and practical defensive village had already stood up on the high ground, facing the Liao army camp not far away. The soldiers of the First Army had already rested for an alternate round.

"Geng Chongmei really dare not attack?" Ma Quanyi, who had already taken a nap in the Liao army camp in the south, muttered. He was a little disappointed in his tone. He heard Guo Rong's ears, but he felt "he was still good at getting a bargain."

When it dawned, Liu Chengyou led the central army to maintain its strength and came quickly. Looking at the flags in the north slowly coming towards the south, Geng Chongmei didn't dare to move even more.
Chapter completed!