"We only have more than 2,000 people. The number is too small, so naturally we cannot attack from a flank. The only way is to block the way with suspicious soldiers, gather 2,000 people together, and then kill all the way."
"As a general, being cautious means being suspicious. In this case, the enemy general will always think that we have another force in front of us."
Little Dog Fu said in a calm voice, "Everyone, remember, as long as we can hold back this support army, it will be a great victory, regardless of the number of enemies killed. The Lord will fight in the front. If we let this reinforcements from Chen Shuiguan go all the way,
If we rush forward, we will definitely form a pincer attack on our lord."
"So, at least hold off this large army for a day or two. This is what the lord wants. He sent me and you here. I guessed that there might be a group of people rushing behind to help Zuo Shiren."
Around Xiaoxiao Fu, including Gong Gou, several captains listened very clearly.
Lifting his head, Xiaoxiao Fu's eyes were calm. He led more than 2,000 people and tried all possible means to finally stop the Grain King's men.
"The main thing is to contain the enemy. If the enemy goes forward to pursue them, they will retreat into the woods first. Don't forget what I said and delay the enemy. We will win a big victory!"
The two armies faced each other, especially at night. After a while, they would throw waves of flying arrows at each other. Soldiers on both sides who were hit by arrows would scream in pain from time to time.
"Sword and shield!"
Hong Zhen gritted his teeth and had no choice but to move half of the men and horses from the Sword Shield Camp ahead. The night was dark, and the fire arrows were bright and far away. So, he couldn't distinguish for a moment what these interceptions were.
How many enemy troops should there be.
Furthermore, there was a big bend in the official road ahead, and there might be an enemy ambush. If the timing was unfavorable, he would be attacked by two sides. Therefore, he only dared to move back half of the Sword and Shield Battalion.
"General, do you want to pursue us?"
"No." Hong Zhen's voice was deep, "What if there is a deep pursuit and enemy troops ambush and attack on one side of the formation at the bend of the official road?"
"But general... there has been no movement over there."
"Soldiers never tire of deceit. The enemy's troops are standing still, but the time has not come yet. Send our military orders, don't let any slack, focus on defense!"
"Damn it, it seems that King Zuo can't go there quickly. Let's break the ambush first!"
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"General Xiao Han, you are right." Gongou said excitedly, "The enemy general on the opposite side has never dared to march forward and leave."
Little Dog Fu smiled and said, "He is worried that there will be a big ambush at the big bend of the official road. After all, the terrain nearby is the best place for an ambush. I would like to use fire to attack, but the nearby terrain
The forest is lush and the fire is fierce, so we can't escape. Until we die, this is equivalent to death, so it's better to be careful."
"What if the enemy general sends troops to investigate?"
"No problem, I have left dozens of people as suspects. At least tonight, in the darkness of the night, this support army will not dare to move forward rashly."
"General Xiao Han, why can you always...guess the enemy's actions?"
Puppy Fu raised his youthful face and looked in the direction of Shuzhou, his eyes filled with brilliance.
"Teacher doesn't want me to be a brave general, but more importantly, a strategic general. If one day I, Han, are lucky enough to lead an army on an expedition without the need for a staff, that will be half the battle."
"A great military advisor."
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"Send five hundred swords and shields to explore the road ahead." Hong Zhen was not willing to be restrained in place. After thinking for a while, he decided to send a group of people to explore the direction of the big bend of the official road.
"The damn official road is so curved. If I go back to Chenshui Pass, I will definitely advise my master to clear out all the woods nearby and make the curve of the official road straight!"
Under Hong Zhen's order, the swords and shields of 500 people slowly advanced forward, relying on the bursts of fire nearby. Just as they reached the front of Big Bend, suddenly, the entire forest nearby shook.
It seemed like thousands or even tens of thousands of people were trying to rush out from inside.
Dao Shield, who was so shocked that he was exploring the road, quickly retreated back.
"I've told you before, there will definitely be an ambush on the official road like this." Hong Zhen looked angry, and a good support was blocked in the road. He deliberately used fire arrows to burn down the nearby woods. However,
In this way, the troops in the headquarters will not be able to escape death.
"Form up first."
After giving the order, Hong Zhen couldn't help but look back and glanced several times at the nightmare-like bend of the official road.
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"kill--"
On Guanlu Avenue in the south, at this time, the sound of fighting could be heard endlessly.
"Block them!" Zuo Shiren lost his composure, and even the golden crown on his head was ripped off by himself at some point.
There were only 13,400 men and horses left in front, behind and on his left and right. The corpses of Dongling soldiers who died in the battle were densely packed all the way.
First it was the Xia'er Rebel Army, then Xu Buyi's cavalry camp, and now, even Yuan Song and his men came over in person. At first glance, the enemy troops in front of them seemed to number in the tens of thousands.
If he had known this, he should have listened to Ling Su and stayed in Chenshui Pass.
"Form up!"
Zuo Shiren raised his sword and shouted.
Fortunately, these men and horses under his command are all Dongling's elite troops. There are also shields to resist, so it is not too dangerous in a short period of time.
But Zuo Shiren knew very well that over time, the formation would inevitably be broken. By then, he would really die here.
"Why haven't there been any news about the people sent to the dock?"
Earlier, when he encountered Xu Buyi's cavalry camp, he sent more than a hundred fast horses one after another and sent an order to the naval garrison at the dock to come to rescue.
But now, it's been a long time and I haven't seen any movement.
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Riding on the horse, Xu Mu quietly looked ahead and frowned. Despite the advantages of all parties, there was still no way to break through Zuo Shiren's formation.
Of course, he also understood that the main army that could follow Zuo Shiren must be the elite of Dongling. If there were more cavalry, it might be possible. But more than half of the previous three thousand cavalry had been killed or injured in order to hold Zuo Shiren back.
Even Si Hu was stabbed several times and was held by several military doctors to treat the wounds.
"King Shu, this is a good opportunity!" Yuan Song came over, the look of anticipation on his face never diminishing. In his heart, killing Zuo Shiren was Donglai's greatest blessing.
Xu Mu didn't want to. But as time went on, no matter how he intercepted it, the news would eventually reach the dock. By then, there would be another large army rushing to help. Furthermore, his plan this time was to kill
Zuo Shiren was only one of the targets. The other target was to induce Lingsu to lead his troops out of the city so that he could break the Chenshui Pass.
"Xiaoyao, take another two thousand people to the front of Guan Road. No matter what method you use, within three days, you will be able to isolate Zuo Shiren's scouts and send the information to the dock."
"Don't worry, helmsman." Li Xiaoyao received the order and hurriedly rode back.
Xu Mu paused, turned his face on the horse, and looked at Yuan Song.
"Don't worry, King Yuan. Don't forget that General Shentu, under King Yuan, is already waiting outside Chenshui Pass. Just waiting for Lingsu to lead his troops out of the city is the best time to defeat Chenshui Pass!"
"Once Chenshui Pass is broken, Dongling's defense line in the Kezhou area will collapse one by one."
Yuan Song looked overjoyed, thought for a while and then spoke, "I heard that outside Chenshui Pass, the King of Shu has laid many traps. If Lingsu goes south, wouldn't these traps be useless?"
Xu Mu's expression remained unchanged, "Then King Yuan will know that Ling Su is good at making strange plans, but some of them are very dangerous."