"Those who are powerful control power because of advantage." [Sun Tzu's Art of War: The First Plan]
Beyond the Wall.
Under the scorching sun, you can see endless grasslands as far as the eye can see. Looking to the south, you can also see a few undulating mountains, which are the continuous remnants of the Yinshan Mountains. Looking to the rest of the place, only the vast grassland and the scorching heat are left.
The sun was shining on their heads, and the unshielded Han soldiers soon broke out in a stinking sweat. The armor they relied on to be invincible became a burden on their bodies. Some began to take off their armor and put it on their horses. Military law was at this moment.
The effectiveness has been weakened, and no one dares to order the soldiers to put on heavy armor at this time. Because in weather like this, no matter how calm a person is, there will be an irritable fire in his chest.
In the evening, after the whole army finally rested, Cao Ang came to Zhou Yu and Chen came to his side and reported today's situation to them: "...the weather is extremely hot, and the army dare not use military methods to suppress it, for fear of causing a mutiny. Today, there is only one reason among the soldiers."
There are no fewer than dozens of people engaging in ordinary quarrels and fist fights."
"If the army is ignored, everyone will remove their armor and light their equipment. If there is an enemy attack, it may be difficult to resist in a hurry..." Chen Dao was also a little worried. They had been setting off for more than ten days, although many dependents and support were sporadically eliminated.
Among the small and medium-sized tribes of Luohan, the main force of Fulohan was not seen. Instead, they continued to penetrate deeper. Now food, grass, and water sources were somewhat insufficient. If they could not catch up with Fulohan, they would probably have to discuss a retreat strategy.
Zhou Yu's expression was a little tired, but his eyes were still bright. He looked at the seemingly endless wilderness in the distance, lowered his head to peer into the water in the water bag that was about to bottom out, and said in a steady voice: "The grassland is so big and boundless.
, To find Fu Luohan is indeed like a probe in the sea. But if you return here, are you really willing?" He raised his eyes and looked at Cao Ang, and told everyone: "Back then, the champion traveled thousands of miles to the north of Mobei, marching like
Feng, since we and other descendants have come to the grassland, how can we not follow their footsteps and make achievements again?"
He was unwilling to give up halfway, and Cao Ang and others were even more unwilling. Chen Dao should be more cautious, and said in a deep voice: "It is easy to continue to pursue the enemy. As long as the water source problem is solved, the restless soldiers will naturally calm down."
In order to stop Zhou Yu and others from moving forward, Fu Luohan took away the cattle and sheep and left rotten animal carcasses at the water sources along the way. The smell was so bad that it was intoxicating. As a result, Zhou Yu and others relied on stored water and rainwater for support these days.
, not replenishing enough water is also the reason why people are mentally weak.
"Where is the nearest water source from here?" Zhou Yu asked with a frown. Although he was very resourceful, he was at a loss in such an environment: "It is best to be in a place like a stream or river. If the Xianbei people want to poison
Sewage is not easy either.”
Cao Ang immediately said: "The general has already asked the guide. Ten miles to the northwest is Niuchuan. Niuchuan is a big river outside the Great Wall. The Xianbei Hu people often like to graze cattle and sheep here. It is absolutely clean. If our army goes to Niuchuan, not only can
By solving the current urgent need, we may be able to trace Fu Luohan’s traces.”
"Niuchuan..." Chen Dao has also heard of this place. There are also Yinfanshui, Yanchuan and other rivers near Niuchuan: "This place is really good. It's not too close to us, not too far, but if we have to rush there now, I'll wait.
The distance between us and General Du Liao and the others has widened... we should have reported back in advance."
Zhou Yu frowned slightly, seeming to be thinking about something: "Now that the two sides have been at war for so long, Fu Luohan has also avoided fighting... At first I thought he was afraid of the power of our army, but now it seems that there may be a bigger threat.
Conspiracy." Seeing the surprised expressions on Cao Ang and Chen Dao's faces, he expressed the speculation that had always existed in his mind: "Our army is in great momentum, but the right general only sent me and other border troops out of the fortress, while the southern army did not move.
The Southern Army has been in Jingzhao for a long time, and it is rare for them to encounter a big battle. Their desire to fight is by no means weaker than ours. How can the right general let them come in vain?"
"What the general means..." Chen Dao seemed to have some understanding.
Zhou Yu nodded: "I conclude that this is a strategy to lure the enemy."
"Luring the enemy?" Cao Ang didn't understand: "Who lured whom?"
"We are currently three or four days away from the nearest General Duliao. If we go further, wouldn't Fuluohan want to surround our lone army? We are just the bait thrown by the right general, not looking for Fuluohan, but
They are trying to help Luo Han keep an eye on us." Zhou Yu thought in his mind that he might have sent him to lead the army as a vanguard at that time, and after the army left the fortress, he was still not included in the account of Sun Ce or Gaishun.
Is it to continue to let them act as a forward force? Xu Huang must have thought about using these thousands of them to lure the enemy. He turned around and said: "It is not only our army that is luring Fu Luohan to attack with all its strength, Fu Luo Han is also trying to lure the enemy."
Han must also be luring me and the others to go deeper... Judging from the water sources along the way, most of them are filled with rotten corpses, and the nearest Niuchuan may be the bait they specially set for us."
"Can Fu Luohan have such a clever plan?" Chen Dao broke out in a cold sweat behind his back. Has Xu Huang already thought of such a plan? If he has thought of it and still watched them fall into the trap, he must have a follow-up plan.
;If you didn’t expect that your plan to lure the enemy would be used by the enemy...
Zhou Yu looked solemn: "Ke Bineng. Yu Lin and Huben, who have not been sent out by General Right, are not guarding Fu Luohan, but guarding against Ke Bineng."
"What should we do now?" Chen Dao looked at Zhou Yu. At this time, he was no longer as steady as usual. The other party's strategy was too ruthless. If they were not careful, not only them, but also the rescue army behind would be affected.
Caught in an ambush.
"Since we already know what the other party is going to do, we have the upper hand." Zhou Yu had already made a decision in his mind and simply said: "Tomorrow, the whole army will set off and advance towards Niuchuan, and then send fast horses south to look for Duliao
General, General Huwei and the others, ask them to immediately report the general's situation to the right general and rush to Uucheon at the same time. This battle will definitely gather Bulokhan and annihilate it."
These understatements meant that they would be in a tough fight in the next few days, and it was very likely that they would be annihilated before reinforcements could arrive.
Chen Dao and the others finally gritted their teeth and supported Zhou Yu's decision, because they had no choice. If they turned around and went back at this time, they would not only miss a good opportunity, but also miss a military exploit. Now they could only bite the bullet and fall into the trap.
When Cao Ang told Cao Anmin about this decision, Cao Anmin's face turned pale. He was used to fighting with the wind in the past few days. When he thought of being in danger, his cowardly nature couldn't help but show up again: "I, I, I'm ahead.
Since Fuluohan has set up an ambush, what are we going to do to Niuchuan? In my opinion, it is better to go back now and join forces with General Duliao and the others to make plans..."
"What are you talking about?" Cao Ang said dissatisfied: "Once such an opportunity is missed, I don't know when it will come again. Don't you want to make meritorious deeds?"
"But this..." Cao Anmin was still a little scared.
"Okay, now that I'm here to protect you, what are you afraid of? We've all walked this long way." Cao Ang comforted him. There was really nothing he could do. He knew that this brother was not a military commander, so he had to say: "If you still If you're worried about this, you can follow the messenger back south tomorrow and I won't stop you."
The words were so exciting that Cao Ang thought that Cao Anmin would cheer up, but unexpectedly, after one night, the other party chose to go back to report the news.
"I thought about it all night, but..." Cao Anmin lowered his head: "In a few days, I will definitely come back to you with reinforcements, Zixiu, you have to believe me!"
He no longer dared to look at Cao Ang's disappointed eyes.