Last year welcomed the new year, and as the winter slowly faded away, the green mountains outside Chengdu began to show signs of rejuvenation.
The training of the new army and the adjustment of the formation of the surrendered army have been somewhat successful under the supervision of the old generals.
Of course, according to Xu Mu's idea, it would take at least three months of hard training before the army could be dispatched. Unfortunately, the war on the front line was about to begin, so we had to use a mixed brigade of old and new troops to make up for the deficiencies.
"Lord, it's almost done."
After listening to Jia Zhou's words, Xu Mu nodded calmly.
There is no snow in Shuzhou, and the scouts who returned from the border with Liangzhou also brought news. The snow on the passage between the two states began to melt.
No matter what, it is time for the two bridgeheads of Lucheng and Wenlangcheng to start stationing troops.
In order to avoid disaster, Dong Wen had the idea to rob the camp. Xu Mu ordered people to temporarily build beacon towers every five miles between the two states to serve as patrol posts.
At that time, if something really happens, we can receive the information in time.
The commander of the first army was still Dou Tong. He took the lead with more than 10,000 people from Bailu County and rushed to the second city.
The second army was Han Jiu, who led more than 7,000 men. For fear of accidents, this time Xu Mu dispatched many veteran generals to assist Han Jiu in his urgent march.
The Third Army is Xu Mu's headquarters.
"Wenlong, over at Muyunzhou, are there any omissions in Bolie's plan?"
Jia Zhou smiled and said, "Don't worry, my lord. Although Bo Lie likes to take risks, his vision for sizing up the situation is not even as good as mine."
Xu Mu nodded.
The fourth army is Muyunzhou's army, led by Wen Wen. Of course, this move requires Dongfang Jing's suspicious troops to be deployed, which may be a little later.
The four armies were arranged in an orderly manner, but Xu Mu had no intention of doing so. They all piled up and rushed on their way.
Although the Lantern Festival has passed at this time, the weather in Shuzhou changes from warm to cold, so winter robes and spicy soup are still indispensable.
The military rations for the march have not changed, and rice cakes are still used as portable rations. The difference is that one more oiled rice cake is added every day.
Later, Chen Sheng's logistics camp mobilized more than 30,000 Shuzhou civilians to be responsible for transporting grain and grass, as well as various siege baggage.
According to Xu Mu's estimation, even if there is a delay in this war, Shuzhou will still be able to support it even if it takes two months. Furthermore, Shangguan Shu has received the order and is already thinking about it.
Try your best to raise military rations.
"My lord, Kezhou should also be able to get some food and grass." Jia Zhou was silent for a while, "If we win this battle, Kezhou will most likely... give full support to Shuzhou."
In troubled times, whoever has a bigger fist will be the one with the truth, and the more followers he will win.
"The three states of Liangdi are quite vast at first glance, and Dong Wen is also considered powerful. But he was already somewhat trapped in a cocoon because he could not conquer Shuzhou before."
There are three states in Liangdi: Shuzhou to the south, Inner City to the east, and Dingzhou to the northeast. There is no possibility of reinforcements in these three directions.
Only Cangzhou has some possibility. But after conquering Muyun State, Cangzhou is also overwhelmed with self-care.
In addition, the Xian Road between the two states has been basically opened. Whether it is Muyun State's army rushing to support, or Shu State's march to the east, the foot strength and speed are no longer the same.
"Wenlong, there is information from Liangzhou now."
Xu Mu suddenly wanted to know what the little crybaby would do at this time.
Jia Zhou spoke seriously, "Some time ago, I heard that half-grown horses were forced into war horses using the method of fire gelding. Come to think of it, I really want to fight on a flat ground."
"In addition, Dong Wenqiang also recruited a lot of young men who had merged with the two prefectures throughout the winter. I heard that the new army numbered 20,000 people. Most of the civilians mobilized were weak refugees. I heard that some simple weapons were also issued.
A, I estimate that these civilians will probably be treated as meat soldiers."
According to what Jia Zhou said, Dong Wen has now fallen into madness. He will not hesitate to break his muscles and bones to stop Shuzhou's Northern Expedition.
"Many big and small families in Liangzhou have left quite a lot. Not long ago, there was a wave of mutiny in the garrison in Anzhou. After the mutiny subsided, the leader of the mutiny was killed by Dong Wen's chariot and executed.
Nine tribes.”
"Those who are unjust will have few helpers, but those who have gained the right will be helped a lot." Xu Mu said this sentence seriously.
"My lord, there is another plan. The young master of Bingzhou can also tell the world. By then, there should be some diehards of the Ding family in Bingzhou who are willing to cooperate with the lord in the expedition to Liang."
"This is a great plan. However, this matter needs to wait until Chao Yi shows his cards."
Wolf General Chao Yi is the bridge between Shuzhou and Bingzhou. With him here, the affairs of the young master of Bingzhou will be more perfect.
But right now, according to Jia Zhou's plan, Chao Yi still needs to contain a wave of Fuxun tribes, so they can't act too hastily.
With everything being planned carefully and carefully, the decisive battle against Liang in Shuzhou is about to show its might.
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Liangzhou City, Royal Palace.
A decadent figure sat high on the throne, hugging several concubines and drinking heavily.
You Bi was about to go to the palace to report, but the attendant sighed and persuaded him to leave.
"It's best to wait a moment. Yesterday, a guard took a few steps into the palace and was dragged out by the lord's orders and beheaded."
The Liangzhou general who wanted to report had a look of fear on his face.
"My lord has said that in a few days, he will naturally go to the military tent to preside over the war against Shu."
"Understood……"
General Pi raised his head and looked at the attacking figure in the palace, feeling a little disappointed for a moment.
"Let's go to sleep! I want to sleep!" Dong Wen shouted from the throne. He only shouted a few words, his face changed with surprise, and he hurriedly softened his tone.
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At this time, more than three hundred miles outside Liangzhou City, there was another Dong Wen, wearing a black robe, gritting his teeth in the cold wind that slowly subsided.
In front and behind him, more than a thousand Liangzhou elites were riding closely to protect him.
"Damn it, I should have set off earlier. Damn the weather, it took a lot of time." Dong Wen said in a calm voice, raised his face, and looked in the direction of the Western Regions.
It was not that there were no envoys before him. But the envoys he sent several times never returned to Liangzhou. As a last resort, he would go on the road himself.
In order to deal with Shuzhou's military attack, up to now, he has resorted to all possible means. As long as he can block this round of Shuzhou offensive, he will have the confidence to restore the morale of the Liangzhou army and then wait for an opportunity to dominate several states in the west.
"King, I heard that people in the Western Regions are greedy." A general accompanying him said hesitantly.
"Whatever he wants, I will give him!" Dong Wen said expressionlessly, "I have calculated it, and I have enough time. As long as we stop the commoner thieves, I, Liangzhou, will have a chance to dominate the world."
Even now, with nearly 150,000 troops gathered, he still has no confidence. He has lost so many times that even he doubts that the commoner thief is the reincarnation of a real dragon and cannot be shaken?
For this reason, he could only borrow an unexpected force to outflank and defeat the Shu people's attack on Liang.
Liangzhou's military strength has probably been completely plotted by that poisonous owl. Only by borrowing another surprise soldier can we win by surprise.