After marching for more than three hundred miles, Xu Mucai led his troops and rushed to Lucheng.
After the beginning of spring, the winter's frost and snow around Lucheng began to slowly melt away. Even far away, the fine sand in the desert was again blown up by the wind, charming people.
Eye.
"Chen Zhong pays homage to your lord!" Chen Zhong stood at the city gate. When he saw Xu Mu dismounting, he immediately saluted. Behind him, many Lucheng guards also clasped their fists.
"I'll wait to see my lord!"
"Get up." Xu Mu smiled, walked a few more steps, and punched Chen Zhong on the shoulder.
"When we were in Chengdu, during the New Year's Eve banquet, your wife came to ask why you didn't come back. The king then said, Madam, please rest assured that there is no Qing Palace in Lucheng. General Chen is pure-hearted and has few desires. It's hard to explain.
In the future, when I return to Sichuan to take a rest, I can be a fat boy again."
Chen Zhong looked helpless.
"My lord, please don't make fun of me. You don't know how many good men turned into wolves during the winter in Lucheng."
"When the Liang expedition is completed, there will definitely be no shortage of military achievements and silver rewards."
At this time, many soldiers behind Chen Zhong started laughing in joy.
"Chen Zhong, will things change this winter?" The fun was back to fun, but when it came to the main topic, both Xu Mu and Chen Zhong's expressions became serious.
"As my lord expected, the Liang people sent more and more scouts. Even in the thick snow, people came to investigate every day. But I estimate that there are many defenders in Lucheng, and the weather is unfavorable, so Dong
Wen did not come to attack. Besides, spring has just begun, and the lord's army has arrived."
"I can't wait any longer." Xu Mu suddenly frowned. For some reason, Dong Wen gave him the feeling that he always wanted to have a back-up plan to trick him.
"My Lord plans to invade Liangdi when."
"Don't worry, the other army has not arrived yet."
The other large army was Yu Wen's men, who had previously received information that due to Dongfang Jing's suspicious tactics, they had already passed Xiandao and were preparing to rush to Bailu County to cross the river.
"By the way, how is Fan Lu over there in Wenlang City?"
"It's the same. When it snowed heavily in the first half of the month, I even made a special trip to exchange some information and have a drink."
Xu Mu nodded, held his sword, and walked to the edge of the city, looking forward into the distance. The scenery of Liangzhou in front of him slowly revealed its outline as the snow and fog dispersed.
Time is not much, and the consumption of military rations must be taken into account. This cold war can only be fought quickly.
"Chen Zhong, the one standing in front of my army to conquer Liang is Ling Juguan?"
"Exactly." Chen Zhong nodded. "More than three hundred miles away from Lucheng, there is Lingju Pass, Dong Wen's garrison. It is not easy to defend and difficult to attack, but there is no place near Lingju Pass.
Any stone forest slope is flat. In other words, if my Liang-defeating army goes deep, the first one to knock on it will be Lingju Pass."
"My lord, although Liangzhou has a vast territory and is known as the eight counties, in fact, three counties are desolate places, and the remaining five counties are all in the center of Liangzhou. In other words, if Lingju Pass is broken, the lord's army will
It won't be long before the army reaches the royal capital."
"How many Liang troops have been stationed in Juguan?"
"No less than 100,000. I'm afraid there will be no less Liangqi among them."
Although he had expected it, Xu Mu still felt a headache when he heard this number. It was obvious that Dong Wen's intention was to use Liangqi to defeat the Shu army on flat terrain.
Moreover, these 100,000 are only a figure on the surface. Dong Wen occupied the three states of Liangdi, and the army he raised would not be just this many. Furthermore, Dong Wen had a crazy temperament, so it was not impossible to explode his troops in winter.
"Get the map. Also, ask someone to bring up the generals and divisions."
Even though the movement was very fast, Xu Mu did not expect that Dong Wen would mobilize the army at a speed that would not compromise. Previously, he wanted to launch a round of cold-weapon blitzkrieg, but the Liangzhou army had already been deployed.
There is no point in performing one's duty if the blitzkrieg cannot penetrate the heart.
Soon, Jia Zhou caught up. What worried Xu Mu was that this time, Jia Zhou, who was accompanying the army on the expedition, actually had a sickly white face.
"Wenlong, are you okay?"
He thought he was cold, but Xu Mu stroked Jia Zhou's forehead, and there was nothing wrong. Xu Mu wanted to ask again, but Jia Zhou pointed at the map and spoke calmly.
"General Chen, is there a small town near Lingju Pass?"
"There seem to be a few scattered towns, but the city walls are low and cannot be defended at all. I heard that the people of Liangzhou in these scattered towns have already left and fled the war early."
Jia Zhou's tone was serious, "My lord, General Chen, there are not many Shu riders. If we fight on flat terrain, we will definitely lose."
Xu Mu knew that Jia Zhou's words were not alarmist. Even if he had made a plan before to lure away the Western Qiang's scimitar cavalry, the Liang cavalry's military might was equally impressive.
Of course, there are 800 white-armored cavalry, but these 800 people can only be used as surprise troops and cannot fight head-on with Liangqi.
"Throughout the ages, if you use your feet to block your cavalry, without taking advantage of the situation, most of your troops will be defeated like a mountain——"
"Wenlong, I have a plan." Xu Mu said seriously.
Jia Zhou and Chen Zhong, who were nearby, both looked at Xu Mu curiously.
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In Lucheng City, the baggage trucks transporting grain and grass were lined up in a long line. Chen Sheng, who had lost his arm, was wearing a suit of armor and staring at the grain and grass matter with a stern face.
"Brother Sheng."
Hearing the voice, Chen Sheng quickly turned his head and saluted Xu Mu with one arm.
Xu Mu waved his hand and looked at the civilian workers and the baggage cart in front of him. He didn't know what he was thinking for a moment.
"A few more rounds to go."
Chen Sheng lowered his head and calculated, "There are about two rounds left. In addition, the baggage for the siege is coming soon. The people in Shuzhou have collected a lot of meat and they will be sent together in the next round."
Not only the troops, but also the food, grass and baggage were piled in Lucheng at this time.
The decisive battle between the two armies seems to be coming.
"Brother Sheng, I left five hundred empty carriages in Lucheng. Is there anything you can do?"
Chen Sheng thought for a while and shook his head, "It's nothing. The largest batch of grain and grass has been delivered. Even if five hundred empty trucks are left, it won't be an extra round trip."
"But what does my lord want with these empty carriages? These pack horses are all old horses. Otherwise, they would be disabled horses retired from the battlefield."
"It has its own magical effect." Xu Mu patted Chen Sheng's shoulder. Chen Sheng smiled and didn't ask much. From the time he followed Xu Mu, he knew that his boss was a man with big ideas.
"I listen to my boss and I am willing to beg for food with my boss."
This sentence made Xu Mu feel a little silent for a moment. He returned to Wangzhou that year. He took Sihu Jiang Caiwei and five horsemen to beg for their lives in Wangzhou.
"My lord, it's still freezing cold at the beginning of spring, so you have to be careful."
When Xu Mu lost his mind, Chen Sheng had already led the troops from the logistics camp and walked slowly forward. An empty sleeve was swaying in the wind.
"Chen Sheng, find me someday, and my boss will take you to have some wine! The best restaurant, the most handsome girl!"
"Hey, thank you, boss." Chen Sheng turned around with a smile on his face, raised one arm, and waved to Xu Mu in the shallow sunshine of spring.
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ps: It's sunny today, there is only one chapter, I will add it later, thank you for your support.