Xu Muyuan did not expect that more and more people from Shu would join the army. When the army was launched, the army originally numbered only 27,000, but now it has nearly 40,000.
It can be seen that the two kings of Shu went to great lengths to break bones and suck out marrow.
"Break the city!"
The camp troops did not come, and most of the few county soldiers stationed at the camp fled. They were still far away from Zhishui County, but they had already captured five or six towns.
Only a few hundred people were stationed in each city. It was not to guard the city gates, but to worry that after the city was broken, rioters would cause trouble and ruin people's livelihood.
After all, no matter what, if you really occupy Shuzhou in the future, this will be your family fortune.
"Han Jiu, what county is ahead?"
Han Jiu had already put on the robe and armor of a county soldier general. Coupled with his originally strong body, he suddenly looked like a soldier.
"General Xu, ahead is Jiangyang, the largest county in western Shu. After Jiangyang, we will reach Zhishui County. The Baijia Camp in central Shu is the closest and should be arriving soon."
Listening, Xu Mu's face suddenly became serious.
…
A white horse is riding on a white horse, carrying a general in white.
Behind the white-clothed general, there are also uniformly white-armored troops. At first glance, there are at least 20,000 people with bright armor and heavy steps.
"General Bai, we are already less than a hundred miles away from Jiangyang County."
"Of the four generals in Shuzhou, Leng Qiao was the first to die. I'm very curious as to where the barbarian king from southern Shu got the courage to invite an outsider into Shu." General Baijia narrowed his eyes.
His name was Bai Ren, and together with Leng Qiao, Chen Zhong, and King Dou Tong of southern Shu, they were collectively called the four generals of Shuzhou. Of course, after Leng Qiao died in battle, he could only be called three generals in the future.
"Where did Pei Dang's tiger barbarian camp go?"
"The outpost reported that Cave Master Pei Dada led 40,000 people to surround him from the south. It is less than a hundred miles away from Jiangyang."
"Very good. An army of 60,000 is enough to encircle and suppress a tired army."
"Your Majesty wants General Bai to... defend the city."
"Confused." Bai Ren sneered, "Don't forget, who is my father? I have been familiar with military books since I was a child."
"Haha, my father Bai Lin. When Liangzhou invaded the border, my father used 2,000 troops to defend Yuguan, blocking the 40,000 elite troops of the Liangzhou barbarians for a full month."
"If it hadn't been for the kindness of the young Marquis, do you think these people from outside the state could enter Sichuan?"
The voice of the general who spoke was hesitant, "General Bai, you need to be careful. That commoner thief is not an ordinary person."
"I am one of the four generals in Shuzhou, so I am not an ordinary person."
"As the art of war goes, if the enemy is outnumbered, we should encircle and kill them, and attack them from all sides!"
"Send my military order to quickly join forces with the Human camp to encircle and suppress the civilian thieves!"
"This is the time when the White Armored Army becomes famous all over the world!"
…
In the mountains and forests of Shuzhou, the advancing Xu family army began to rest on the spot.
The news brought back by the scouts is somewhat ominous.
As Han Jiu said, the nearest 20,000 Baijia battalion had already passed Zhishui County and was heading towards them.
In addition, on the other side of them, the 40,000-strong tiger barbarian camp also began to surround them.
Jia Zhou's previous mission to Liangzhou was considered very successful. The Liangzhou army's feint attack was estimated to be able to drag an army of 50,000 to 60,000 people from rushing to Yuguan.
Therefore, the 60,000 enemy troops in front of Xu's army are the biggest obstacle.
"Dou Tong, how about Bai Ren?"
Dou Tong, who was standing by, thought for a while and said, "Master... this person is hard to say."
Xu Mu was startled, "Why is it hard to say?"
"Bai Ren's father Bai Lin is indeed a famous general. At the beginning, two thousand people guarded Yuguan, blocking tens of thousands of Liangzhou's elites and making it difficult to move forward. Bai Ren has been familiar with reading under the guidance of his father Bai Lin since he was a child.
I have written military books and practiced the art of war. I heard that the king of Shu intends to marry his daughter to him."
"Did he fight?"
"Of course he has fought. We fought several battles to counter the rebellion, and we all won great victories. However, I have never fought against him. I have spent half my life competing with Leng Qiao for Banan City."
"It's interesting." Xu Mu rubbed his head.
At first glance, Bai Ren's shoes look a bit like those of Zhao. But no matter what, it's better to be careful.
"Siege on two sides, the retreat is to the rear, and to the north, there are high mountains and dense forests." Dou Tong was worried.
"Stay back and wait for the follow-up Shuzhong camp to rush to help. I'm afraid there will be no chance."
Xu Mu said nothing, picked up a dead branch, and began to draw a map on the wet mud.
"Dou Tong, if I give you 30,000 people, can you defeat Bai Ren?"
"Thirty, thirty thousand?" Dou Tong was shocked.
"The White Armored Army only has 20,000 people, but I guess that a famous general brought out of this kind of honey pot must be an arrogant person. So, I think you have a chance."
"Don't forget that you are also a famous general in Shuzhou and the military spirit of the two counties in southern Shuzhou."
Dou Tong raised his head and suppressed his excitement.
"Lord, if I bring 30,000 people, you will only have less than 10,000 people left -"
"Divide and attack." Xu Mu's tone remained unchanged, "Repulse the Baijia camp. Then you can make a roundabout attack with me and besiege the 40,000 tiger barbarians."
Throughout the ages, defense has always been the main focus when in a situation of fatigue. Dou Tong was a little confused as to why his lord dared to take the initiative to attack and even split his troops.
Although people continued to join along the way, resulting in a strength of 40,000, there were still many untrained new troops among them.
How difficult.
"Lord, if not I will lead ten thousand people to stop the tiger barbarian army!" Dou Tong said in a serious voice.
"I'll go." Xu Mu threw away the dead branches without any panic in his voice. Then he raised his head and looked at Dou Tong in front of him.
"Dou Tong, I just ask you, do you have the confidence to defeat this famous honeypot general?"
Dou Tong gritted his teeth and held his fists firmly.
"My lord, I am willing to issue a military order! If defeated, come and see me!"
"Don't say that." Xu Mu smiled, "I believe in you, and the people in southern Shu will also believe in you. You, the king of southern Shu, will one day make your own name."
"Let's go."
Dou Tong exhaled, his face showing calmness and perseverance.
"Your Majesty, please wait for the news of my victory!"
"good!"
…
When Dou Tong left with his 30,000-strong army, at this time, less than 10,000 people were left with Xu Mu. Nearly 4,000 Pingman camp, 2,000 Fengzi camp, and 3,000 Shu troops joined along the way.
Zhou Xinjun.
As for the accompanying civilians, Xu Mu specifically ordered them to slow down and avoid danger.
"Yu Wen, order up your troops and prepare to march south."
"Send more sentries to detect the tiger barbarians. If you find traces of the tiger barbarians, report them immediately."
In normal times, these tiger barbarians are tall and ferocious. In a one-on-one situation, Shuzhou soldiers cannot get any advantage at all.
But there was no other way. If he wanted to win this encirclement and annihilation, he could only do this, divide and attack them.
"Xiao Menghuo, do you want to take revenge?"
In the rain, Meng Huo raised his head, his face still covered with pimples became full of fighting spirit.
"General of the Central Plains, I want revenge!"
"Pingman Camp, do you want to take revenge?" Xu Mu stood up and spoke in a solemn voice.
"want!"
Countless soldiers from the Pingman camp raised their weapons and roared angrily. Si Hu, who was among the Pingman camp, shouted the loudest, and of course, he also raised his ax the highest.