Duan Hong was still a little worried and his expression was not so natural: "Didn't that fake guy get killed? And the other accomplices who sent this guy were afraid of death and begged for mercy for a while and were willing to lead the way, but they couldn't be truly loyal. If they arrived,
If you betray someone, what should you do?"
Liu Yu smiled slightly and said: "Don't worry, I have thought about this a long time ago. Xu Xianzhi and Xu Pushe have specially prepared the secret medicine for them to take. If they dare to have the slightest evil intention, they will suffer from intestinal bleeding and death."
Tragic. They are not loyal people to begin with, they are just scoundrels who want to make money. How could they let go of such an opportunity to survive and make meritorious deeds?"
Duan Hong was relieved and said with a smile: "I see, then I have nothing to worry about. In this case, without further ado, shall we set off now?"
Liu Yu said seriously: "Your tiger-spotted cavalry is going to turn thousands of miles and cross the Dabie Mountains. Along the way, it will pass through the current enemy-occupied area or the third-party zone. Remember, we are not asking you to attack cities and plunder territory, but to
We need to appear in Jingzhou as quickly as possible. Once we reach our territory, all supplies will not be a problem. I will also send troops to follow up. Where is Liu Fan?"
Liu Fan stood up and said in a deep voice: "The general is here, please give me the commander-in-chief's orders."
Liu Yu nodded: "There are still five thousand Yanzhou soldiers and horses you brought to the rescue this time, right?"
Liu Fan said seriously: "Yes, there were seven thousand troops when we came. We suffered about two thousand casualties in the battle to defend the city. We cannot replenish them for the time being. However, if it is to beg thieves, then I am willing to fight continuously."
Liu Yu said seriously: "Very good, your Yanzhou soldiers and horses have done a great job in defending the city this time. Now please cross the river and go north quickly, and let Tan Shao replenish the Jiangbei soldiers and horses for you to make up eight thousand, and then follow
Behind Duan Hong's tiger-spotted cavalry in Suomiao, if the battle is not going well, they will come back to you. You have to support them. If they advance smoothly, you can follow up behind them. You don't have to keep many troops, and you don't have to occupy the city.
Defend the stronghold and open up the passage to Jingzhou as quickly as possible. This is your task, can you do it?"
A hint of joy flashed across Liu Fan's face: "If you are ordered, I will do my best to open the Dabie Mountain passage and contact Jingzhou."
Liu Yu looked at Liu Yi and said: "I will consider that the place where Fan will attack this time will be placed under your jurisdiction. As for Brother Xile, you will go to the place according to our previous agreement.
When it is time to pacify Yuzhou, we must especially monitor the direction of the Later Qin Dynasty. If there is a chance to eliminate these two scoundrels Sima Guofan and Sima Chuzhi, it is best not to leave any future troubles."
Liu Yi laughed: "No problem, the soldiers of my legion here have been asking when to attack every day, but I still want to ask you, after I wipe out Yuzhou, can you let me continue to join your army?
What about chasing down the demon thief? I don’t ask for any credit, I just want to avenge my brothers who died at the hands of the demon thief!”
Liu Yu said calmly: "I will consider this. If the battle on the front line is not going well and we need support, I will never leave you behind, brother. However, now you only need to wipe out Yuzhou and protect the flanks of the army."
A trace of disappointment flashed in Liu Yi's eyes, but he still smiled and said: "Okay, I will listen to your orders."
Liu Yi looked at the other generals and said in a deep voice: "In the next month or so, we will build warships and prepare for attack. Everyone must seize the time to rest and reorganize the troops and ensure that all units are fully manned.
We have enough food, grass and weapons, and there are wounded and sick soldiers, so we can replenish them in time. Three days later, we will take Liyang first to open the passage to the west. A month later, the army will go out, marching by land and water, and regain all the places occupied by monsters and thieves along the way. Everything goes well.
If so, in mid-November, we will have a decisive battle with the demon thieves in the Jiangzhou area. This time, if the demon thieves are not completely eliminated, the army will never return. And I will personally lead this expedition."
A glimmer of excitement and excitement flashed in the eyes of all the generals, and they said in unison: "We are willing to follow the commander-in-chief and eliminate the monsters and thieves. Beifu will win!"
Liu Yu nodded with satisfaction: "Very good, let's go back and prepare ourselves now. Sun Chu, Shen Tianzi, you and Princess Gao can set off first."
Gao Yunyan smiled slightly: "Then this time, I will follow you, Marshal Liu, to attack along the river, right?"
Liu Yu smiled and said: "No, you have to conquer Liyang first. Where is the chief citizen?"
Zhuge Changmin, who had not spoken much, walked out with a smile: "Jinnu, you finally thought of me, my brother."
Liu Yu nodded: "Liyang is the place where you have been guarding for a long time. You are most familiar with the situation there. There is no problem in letting you lead troops to recover it."
Zhuge Changmin laughed: "Of course there is no problem, but does Brother Xile have any ideas? Also, I am the governor of Beiqing Province now, and the internal history of Pengcheng is not Yuzhou where the government is located."
Liu Yu said calmly: "At this time, don't think about the issue of governance after defeating it. After defeating Liyang, we will pacify the people while cleaning up the monsters and thieves in the city, sealing the treasury, and using the general
I am temporarily guarding the city. When my army goes out for the expedition, I will naturally send officials to take over Liyang. Then you can continue to follow me on the expedition."
Zhuge Changmin licked his lips: "My subordinates now only have three thousand people, and those who can attack are less than two thousand. With this army, can we really capture Liyang? Is it...?"
Liu Yu waved his hand: "Changmin, when you had only 200 men under your command, you dared to fight for justice together and attack the governor's office in Liyang. Now that you are in a high and powerful position, why are you less courageous? The demon thieves have already evacuated.
Even if there are defenders in the city, they will be frightened and will evacuate if they encounter a large army. Why don't you just raise some suspicion and end it? Besides, there is also the fleet brought by Princess Gao from Goguryeo, and the sailors and boatmen are enough to strengthen your momentum.
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Gao Yunyan smiled slightly: "Yes, my fleet has five thousand sailors. Since the fleet heading south to Guangzhou does not need my sailors, we can concentrate on these 100 warships and march westward along the Yangtze River. General Zhuge
, with our thousands of archers, you should be confident in taking Liyang."
Behind Zhuge Changmin, Zhuge Limin, a tall and powerful man, said in a deep voice: "Princess Gao, we don't need your archers. Our troops and horses alone are enough to capture Liyang City. Your troops only need to form an array outside the city."
Just cheer and build momentum, this time, I will let you see how our Beifu Army fights!"
Gao Yunyan smiled and nodded: "It's an honor. Last time I was in Guanggu City, I was late and didn't see the siege. This time, I hope I can make up for the regrets last time. General Zhuge, let's go.