The distance was not too close. It would be two days before the information was sent back to Lucheng. At this time, the wind and snow outside Lucheng began to howl.
The veteran who knows how to look at the sky is undoubtedly right.
"Dong Wen's general army, under the joint efforts of Jia Military Advisor and Wei Feng, was unable to move forward on its way back. Following the official road to Liangzhou, the military advisor laid many traps."
You don't have to take the official road, but if you take other side roads, I'm afraid it will cause further delays and the road will be blocked by wind and snow.
This is also the reason why Jia Zhou wants to intercept it.
Folding up the information and standing on the top of the city nearly two feet high, Xu Mu breathed a sigh of relief.
"Lord, General Chen is here."
Hearing the voice, Xu Mu nodded and walked down quietly.
Due to various considerations, the two border cities each need a general to take charge. Dou Tong wanted to return to Bailu County, so he could only keep Fan Lu. But Fan Lu was still a bit reckless, so Xu Musi thought about it and transferred in someone with a steady temper.
Chen Zhong.
Chen Zhong was good at protecting family affairs and valued family righteousness. There were... a large number of Chen Zhong's clan members in Chengdu.
It's a bit unorthodox, but that's what the method is. If another traitorous general appears and stabs him in the back, his and Jia Zhou's strategy will be completely nullified.
"Meet my lord." When he saw Xu Mu, Chen Zhong immediately clasped his fists and saluted.
"Chen Zhong, I have entrusted you with the affairs of Lucheng. Remember, although there is heavy snow in winter, Dong Wen may have some unusual movements after the snow melts. You are good at guarding the city gates and have great achievements in suppressing Yuguan. Master Jia often
He said, you, Chen Zhong, are the strongest shield in Shuzhou, able to stop thousands of troops."
Chen Zhong listened, and a surge of pride filled his face, "Please rest assured, my lord, wherever I, Chen Zhong, guard, there will be a fortified city! If I fall, there is no need for the lord to send troops to join me. I will kill myself to apologize!"
"Well, you are worthy of my Shuzhou shield!"
If Chao Yi is a spear, then Chen Zhong in front of him is a hard shield.
"I have estimated that the food and grass in the city is enough for an army of fifteen thousand for one winter. In addition, Wenlang City, which forms an angle with Lucheng, is General Fan Lu. If something goes wrong, you two
It can be discussed."
Under the winter snow, it is difficult to see the smoke, so among the two cities, we can only choose strong scouts to go out of the city in the snow to exchange news.
Just like him and Jia Zhou, they were about to rush back to Chengdu through the snow.
"Get the wine."
Gongou brought the wine pot and wine cup and nodded to Chen Zhong.
"At the end of the year, I won't see you sitting in the palace reporting on your duties. I would like to offer you a bowl of spring wine as a way to welcome the new year."
Chen Zhong looked moved, picked up the wine cup, raised his head and drank it all in one gulp.
Xu Mu also drank it all in one gulp, and when he put down the wine cup, he asked Gongou to take Chen Zhong to familiarize himself with the military affairs in the city.
The wind and snow howled more and more, so Xu Mu added a warm robe and asked Si Hu to hold the stove. After waiting for about two hours, he finally saw the Shu army returning to the city.
"Wenlong!" Dongxue roared, and his voice was suddenly crushed.
But the two masters and subordinates seemed to have a clear understanding of each other. Jia Zhou, who poked his head out of the carriage, looked at the blurry figure on the top of the city and smiled.
…
The long army returning to Shu only consisted of a carriage and two thousand accompanying soldiers. Almost all the troops stayed in the two border cities.
"It is common practice for military strategists to fight with a big victory in mind. The beginning of spring next year is the best time for my lord to cut off the cold." Jia Zhou spoke calmly while holding a cup of hot tea.
Xu Mu also understood that the matter of cutting down Liang could not be delayed until Dong Wen rearranged the layout, which would probably make it even more difficult.
But the shortage of troops is the biggest problem in Shuzhou now. This time, in order to kill Sima Xiu, the two border cities were captured, and almost all the troops in Shuzhou were mobilized.
There are sixty or seventy thousand people in Muyun Prefecture, but these troops are to guard against Cangzhou. According to the information sent by the Ye Xiao Group, the strength of Demon Queen Su in Cangzhou has increased a lot.
"Lord, there is still a large army in Shuzhou."
"Wen Long is talking about the 20,000 soldiers who surrendered to open up wasteland in Nanlin County?"
Shuzhou was fighting in the south and north, so more and more prisoners were sent to Nanlin County to open up wasteland.
"That's right. After the New Year, my lord can also use the Chengdu rebellion as an opportunity to recruit new soldiers. I estimate that the two groups combined should have nearly 30,000 people."
"Thirty thousand people, plus nearly 40,000 people stationed in the second city. There are also 10,000 people from Chai Zong, and 10,000 people from Chao Yi and Yu Dangwang. In addition to those who need to stay behind, there are also 60,000 horses to attack Liang."
Jia Zhou paused, "Sixty thousand is still not enough. Even this time, Dong Wen's troops died in battle and froze to death for more than 40,000 to 50,000. The shortage of troops in Shuzhou is the most important thing that needs to be solved."
"What does Wenlong mean?"
"Deploy troops from Muyun Prefecture and mobilize another 50,000 people."
Hearing this, Xu Mu was shocked. Muyun Prefecture is not like Shu Prefecture. There are too many places to defend. If the troops are empty, Demon Empress Su may take the opportunity to invade.
"My lord, don't be anxious, I have a good plan in my mind. My lord had such foresight before, regardless of opposition, he wanted to build a road connecting Muyun State and Shuzhou. This road is the key to victory."
"Wait for Wenlong's clever plan." Xu Mu laughed, added more fine wood to the hand stove, and pushed it to Jia Zhou's side.
"When we return to Chengdu, if I guess correctly, two people will come to see the lord in person." Jia Zhou stretched out his palm and toasted it on the stove, sighing in his voice.
Of course Xu Mu knew who Jia Zhou was talking about.
One is from the Wei family, and the other is Huang Daochong from Kezhou.
"Wenlong, do you think Huang Daochong had expected this? The people from the Betting Tribe who were sent here suddenly turned against him."
Jia Zhou thought for a while and shook his head, "Probably not. If Huang Daochong wanted to make a game, in the past, he would have had other better opportunities and would not have taken this risk. It can only be said that the dog raised at home suddenly became a
Jackal. If my lord has an idea, he can ask for more benefits."
"Huang Daochong is so versatile that he never imagined that a black sheep almost missed his overall plan."
Jia Zhou retracted his hands into his robe sleeves and laughed, "Shuzhou is now powerful. My lord's fist has become stronger. He will personally come to plead guilty."
"As for the Wei family, I can't say. My lord can make his own decision."
Xu Mu was silent for a while, "Wen Long, I heard that the head of the family, Wei Cheng, drank poison and died in order to prove the innocence of the Wei family."
Jia Zhou shook his head, "There is no reason for this. Rebellion is rebellion. Whether it is to set a warning for others, or to find an outlet for the people of Shuzhou, the Wei family is the best choice. Furthermore, the lord is not favored by the family.
I'm glad that the Wei family previously made great contributions in building ships. But now, it has exceeded its merits. Of course, all this needs to be decided by the Lord..."
"I understand, Wenlong."
Xu Mu sighed and wanted to say more, only to realize that Jia Zhou in front of him was already a little drowsy. He was weak, and he had been on the road again and again, killing Sima and blocking Dong Wen. He must have been really exhausted.
In the carriage, Xu Mu stood up, took off his cloak, and carefully covered Jia Zhou.
"Brother Mu, let's play in the snow!" Si Hu, who was racing horse outside the carriage, excitedly dragged his ax and cut long marks on the snow.
Xu Mu opened the car curtain and glanced at the white snow outside. His eggs were frozen and he didn't want to take a step away.
"Brother Mu, come and play in the snow!"
"Playing like a bird." Xu Mu shouted and retracted the carriage.
Si Hu, who was left riding on the horse, lowered his head in silence and looked down.