"Chen Zhong, if the war is stalemate, you will cooperate with Chen Sheng from the logistics battalion to find a way to send the subsequent supplies of food and grass to the border of Liangzhou."
As winter approaches, there should be no serious diseases in the military such as dysentery. However, when fighting in cold areas, there is a high probability of frostbite and physical disability.
In the follow-up, whether it is winter robes or the sore ointment developed by Chen Que, they must be transported to the front line in time to reduce the casualty rate of soldiers.
"Don't worry, my lord, Chen Zhong will live up to the king's orders!"
"Very good." Xu Mu smiled happily, "I have indeed seen you right. Shuzhou Chen Zhong is worthy of the reputation of a famous general. I will return to Shu after a great victory. I also invite General Chen to return to Chengdu to meet his family and talk to him."
I, the king, have a great drink.”
Chen Zhong looked excited and kowtowed to Xu Mu again.
"Get up."
Xu Mu raised his feet and walked to the side of the Yuguan city wall in a few steps. From a high position, he stared at the mountains and rivers in the distance. Whether it was the iron-clad young marquis of Daji or the old official from Wangzhou, when they left,
Gazing like this, I am attached to the dynasty and the country. It is not because of selfish desires, but because I want the world to be peaceful and the people to live happily.
Now, it's his turn.
Regardless of righteousness or personal long-cherished wish, he finally took this step with the expectations of thousands of people.
Below Yuguan, Xu Mu's 20,000-strong infantry and cavalry brigade had already set off to the north in the morning mist.
Several veteran soldiers and generals of the Xu family army had thunderous voices, boosting the morale of Fa Liang.
Xu Mu walked down the city wall.
Behind him, Chen Zhong, a dull-tempered person, suddenly became hypocritical.
"My king, on the day of victory, I, Chen Zhong, will kneel down to welcome the king's master and lead him back to the court!"
…
"Brother Mu, if we really win, that General Chen will kneel down and break his legs." Si Hu said seriously and matter-of-factly.
"Si Hu, the vanguard camp in front seemed to have killed two roe deer yesterday."
After saying that, Xu Mu put down the curtain of the carriage, lowered his head, and continued to talk to Jia Zhou, looking at the map in front of him. Si Hu outside the carriage was already galloping away on his tall horse.
"Wenlong, the good plan you mentioned is truly wonderful."
"There are two horned city gates. According to the theory of attack, if one of them is besieged, the other city will be surrounded by troops and reinforcements will be sent out. My lord only needs to continue to use the method of encircling points to recruit reinforcements, besieging one city and attacking the reinforcements from the other city."
"Of course, this plan is very dangerous. There are 20,000 people in each of these two cities. However, the lord's expeditionary army this time only has 50,000 people. The troops are not powerful. If the defenders see through, they only need to hold on and wait for Liangzhou
Once the reinforcements arrive, the lord will be defeated."
Fan Lu had 10,000 people, Dou Tong had 15,000, Wei Feng had 5,000 light cavalry, and Xu Mu had 20,000 troops. Of course, in terms of this number, apart from the leaders of Chai Zong and Chao Yi, there were also people in Shu
Pingman camp in the mountains of Zhouzhou.
Fifty thousand people are a large force for a frontal attack. The remaining ones cannot be exposed until the time comes.
"The intelligence said that the defenders of these two cities are all powerful generals who have been promoted in Liangzhou's military service. Even if it is to encircle a point for reinforcements, the Lord needs to quickly select a city to gain an advantage. Let the defenders in the city feel that the city is about to be destroyed.
, use smoke to notify friendly forces to rush for reinforcements.”
Jia Zhou's words are reasonable and reasonable. Otherwise, even if you surround the city, others will not be surprised or afraid, so why call for reinforcements?
Therefore, there must be a tough battle. After gaining the upper hand in a tough battle, one of the cities feels that it cannot hold on, so it will invite reinforcements.
In addition, the most important point is that in this battle of two cities, we must get ahead of the reinforcements of the entire Liangzhou army.
Although Xiao Qing's spies had been along the way before, Xu Mu didn't feel that he could continue to hide Sima Xiu and Dong Wen when they entered the Liangzhou border. The surprise attack was nothing more than a time difference to delay the enemy's intelligence.
"Wenlang City and Lu City. To choose one of these two cities, does Wen Long have any suggestions?"
Jia Zhou pointed his finger and placed it on the left side of the map, "My lord, you can choose Lucheng."
In fact, after looking at the map, Xu Mu would choose Lucheng if he had to choose between the two cities.
"There is a large stone forest around Lucheng, which is where Wenlang City's reinforcements must pass and can be used as an ambush. Furthermore, the wind and sand in Lucheng are stronger. If there is fog, the defenders in the city will
, I’m afraid that our army’s encirclement will become increasingly unclear.”
After leaving Shu, it was about to enter winter. The weather at this time always had a layer of haze that could not be cleared away, shrouding the marching troops of the Shu people for several days.
"Wen Long and I agree." Xu Mu's eyes were sharp and he raised his head to look outside the carriage at the mist-shrouded sky, "Encircle Lu City and attack Wenlang City's reinforcements!"
Jia Zhou nodded, "In one day's time, our Shuzhou army will arrive at the border of Liangzhou. The strategy has been decided, and the lord must make preparations in advance. In addition, the Liangzhou side should also know that I, Shuzhou, are attacking Liangzhou."
Already."
"But there is no need to worry, my lord. I know that the army in Liangzhou has been transferred to Yumen Pass in order to deal with the Fuxun tribe. Even if they want to return to the rescue, they still need some integration."
"This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. If my lord can defeat the second city! We, the Shu people, will have our first bridgehead in the expedition against Liang. In addition, in order to boost the morale of the soldiers for the expedition, I suggest that your lord immediately send a message to punish the thieves.
.”
"A petition for thieves?"
This method was also used during the last attack on Muyunzhou.
"Exactly." Jia Zhou's expression remained unchanged, "In the past, everyone in the world thought that we Shu people used the natural danger of Yuguan to defend Liangzhou's expedition. But now, this letter to punish thieves is like a warning.
The ambition of the people of Shu is not to be a dog that maintains success in the world, but to be a tiger and wolf that advances in the world!"
"Good." Xu Mu nodded, "To seek the name of a thief, he said that the little crybaby killed his father and brother. He was cruel and unethical. When he captured An Bing, he also killed two kings and the whole family. In this way, maybe in An Bing II
There might be some insiders in the state."
Jia Zhou smiled and said, "My Lord has a far-sighted vision, and I deeply admire him."
"Wen Long's clever plan is unparalleled, I admire him for that."
"My lord, you are becoming more and more enlightened."
"Wen Long's reputation as a good strategist has long been famous throughout the world."
…
In a desert near Liangzhou, in the thornwood forest, Chao Yi and King Yu Dang rode side by side, looking at the sky in the distance.
"General Chao, is it true that the King of Shu is planning to launch a winter expedition to Liangzhou?"
"Of course there is nothing wrong. It will take a while for Liangzhou to settle the matter of supporting the Xun tribe. Now is indeed the best time."
"The decisiveness of the King of Shu is truly unparalleled in the world..."
Chao Yi smiled, and his face slowly revealed a look of expectation.
"Then General Chao, what are we going to do?"
"King Yudang, don't be anxious. I will tell you when the time comes. By the way, how about letting me deploy the eight thousand cavalry of your Yudang tribe for the time being?"
King Yudang hesitated. These eight thousand people were his last possessions. In a small oasis at the back, there were entire tribes of people waiting for him to change the situation.
"I was able to enter Yumen Pass, thanks to King Yudang who led the way. King Yudang also played an important role in helping the tribe. Again, when Liangzhou is captured, the Yudang tribe will be sitting on the transit point.
Ushering in a period of reproduction.”
King Yudang gritted his teeth, took out a golden dagger from his waist, and handed it to Chao Yi.
"In this case, I, the Yu Dang tribe, will take a gamble."