The eight thousand Shu soldiers, plus the twenty thousand Pingman camp, did not delay much. Under Xu Mu's order, they quickly followed the expanded mountain road and marched up the mountain range.
In the past, after the tiger barbarians were driven out of Shuzhou, this large stretch of mountains became the best barrier. In the dangerous pass, several horned cities completely blocked the way for the tiger barbarians to return to Shuzhou.
Think about it.
"Brother Mu, do you really don't want this thing?" Si Hu, who was following him, said somewhat dullly. The so-called things were sent over by the people of Nanlin County. Probably to reward the three armies, not only
Wine, meat, and various seasonal fruits.
However, the journey to kill the tiger barbarians is a long way, and you have to enter the swamp. You cannot ride a horse, so there is no need to carry extra items.
"Put it at Han Jiu's place first and eat it after you get back."
"What should I do if he steals food?"
Xu Mu was too lazy to pay attention. At this time, he had already gone up the mountain. When he was ready, it was time to follow the direction of the city and enter the swamp at the foot of the mountain to attack the tiger barbarian tribe.
But for the specific layout, he still needs to discuss it with Xiaoqiao Fu to decide on the most perfect strategy.
"Lord, General Han Jiu is here!"
Xu Mu looked up and found Han Jiu running over in a hurry, with excitement on his face.
"General Han Jiu, please see my lord!"
"Get up. Han Jiu, is your injury healed?"
"Lord, don't worry, my old Han Tie has beaten me to the bone, so I won't get into trouble!"
Xu Mu smiled and nodded. Among the generals of Western Shu, Han Jiusunxun was not good at leading troops in battle. Even if he was thrown into the general hall for a few months, he might not be able to be effective.
But these reckless people have one thing in common, which is loyalty, which can be used to protect the country and the people.
"Han Jiu, first find a quiet room as a strategic location for military aircraft."
…
In the Nanlin Mountains, the night is darkening.
Under the candle, Xu Mu's face was silent, and he raised his head from time to time to look at the puppy Fu in front of him.
"Gou Fu, do you mean to instigate rebellion?"
"Exactly." Xiao Xiaofu said seriously, "Those envoys who stayed in the Human tribe must want to return to the Central Plains. In a wild place like a swamp, they are used to eating candied mountain delicacies, how could they do this?
Adaptation? I just want to encourage Pei Fu to fight his way into Shuzhou and regain the wealth of the Central Plains."
"This matter should have a high chance of winning."
"In addition, after going down the mountain, I suggest that the lord should not launch an offensive first."
Xu Mu smiled, but actually he understood what Little Dog Fu meant. At first glance, Xi Shu has the advantage in military strength, which belongs to Renhe. But in fact, the rest of the time and place are not occupied by Xi Shu. The tiger barbarians have lived in the swamps for a long time, so if you think about it,
I have gradually become familiar with it.
"Besieged but not attacked." The puppy Fu said in a calm voice.
"Food is scarce in the swamp, and a few years ago, we were defeated by our Western Sichuan army. As long as we camp at the foot of the mountain, after a while, the tiger barbarians will feel panic. At that time, it will be the best time to send out troops.
"
"What a blessing, Uncle Han, please give me some words of encouragement." Han Jiu, who was standing next to him, suddenly said strangely, "If we don't attack, then if the tiger barbarians attack, won't we lose the opportunity?"
"Han Jiu, you know the art of war...but not much." Xu Mu was a little helpless. According to what Han Jiu said, the tiger barbarian tribe at the foot of the mountain used the weak to attack the strong and fell into a trap.
Little Dog Fu continued, "I remember that when the Eastern Army defeated the Hubarbarians, they used a six-pronged army, a virtual and real strategy. The Lord can do the same. The army of nearly 30,000 people was divided into several routes, but there was a hidden secret hidden among them.
Two lines of heavy troops are used as a strong force to make a surprise attack."
"It's very difficult not to mention riding in the swamp, but even walking is very difficult. If we take the initiative to attack, we will be defeated first. But if we encircle and don't attack, we will avoid the first round of tiger barbarians taking advantage of the situation."
"Gou Fu, how come you...are just like the old military advisor? With your appearance, people who don't know better would think you are a military advisor." Si Hu, who was standing by, rubbed his eyes several times before speaking in an angry voice.
"Brother Tiger is the military advisor." Little Dog Fu smiled.
"It's natural. To be honest with you, I, Sihu, have been smart since he was a child. Brother Mu, right?"
"Yes, my opponent."
Xu Mu exhaled and decided to adopt Little Dog Fu's suggestion. It was not advisable to act too hastily and slowly conquer the entire Human Swamp.
The puppy Fu in front of him was surprisingly stable. This time, he was impressed.
…
Two days later, miasma medicine and various wound medicines were prepared. The original army of nearly 30,000 people increased by 3,000 people with the addition of Han Jiu.
The vast elite of Western Shu began to follow the two dangerous fortresses, down the mountain and into the swamp. Being at a high altitude and covered by hidden sentries, more than 30,000 people walked into the swamp without any trouble.
Xu Mu guessed that after knowing that the Shu army was coming to attack, the tiger barbarian king Pei Fu had already withdrawn his men from the front line.
"Brother Mu, this place is uncomfortable." Si Hu trampled a flower snake to death and said in a depressed tone.
After walking for another two or three miles, Xu Mu felt vaguely dazed when he stepped on the wet mud. The scene in front of him was completely different from that of Xishu. There were bloated and strange trees everywhere, with their branches and trunks even stretching into the water.
The green-black mud floor was covered with layers of unknown moss. Not far away, there were occasionally smaller crocodiles hiding greedily in the pools, staring at them.
Xu Mu frowned and looked around for a while before choosing a drier campsite.
"Meng Huo, you and your troops will find a place to camp near our base. Han Jiu, you will do the same."
Xu Mu ordered the remaining 500 soldiers to be divided into two, and ordered two experienced generals to camp far away to prepare for a bluff.
"I am ordering the whole army not to leave the camp without my order!"
After giving the order, Xu Mu walked to a tree stump and sat down.
"Fei Lian."
"See you, Master." Not long after, a secret guard in black robes knelt in front of Xu Mu.
These secret guards were selected and trained by Yin Hu from among the knights. They can be called dead soldiers. Such as Xu Mu, Xu Qiao, Dongfang Jing, Xiao Xiaofu, and even the two princesses, there are more or less around them, and they are placed
Xia'er secret guard.
After all, he still has the title of the world's chief rudder.
"Be careful and deliver a letter for me. Find a few Central Plains people from the Human tribe and send them a letter. In addition, check the location of the totems of the Human tribe."
"Don't worry, Master, Fei Lian will live up to his trust."
"Go ahead."
The figure of the secret guard quickly disappeared next to him with a flick of the skill.
"Lord." Puppy Fu came over, his brows slightly furrowed.
"Why don't we instruct the soldiers to apply the miasma medicine first? It will take some time to surround but not attack. I'm afraid the soldiers won't adapt to the climate. We should be prepared."
Such as miasma medicine, there are actually as many as they need. After all, behind them is their own territory.
Xu Mu nodded, summoned a general, and passed on the order.
"Gou Fu, do you remember the tiger barbarian totem?"
"I remember... I was beaten to pieces by Brother Tiger."
"The enemy is in darkness and we are in the clear. This tiger barbarian totem may be a good way to lure the enemy." Xu Mu said calmly. No matter where he was or what kind of battle he fought, he was always careful. He never relaxed because his opponent was weak.
To be careful, the momentum of this battlefield is like a dam. Sometimes it only takes one ant nest to collapse thousands of miles.