Therefore, after the soldiers learned that their opponent was Lu Bu, they could still maintain such momentum. It has to be said that Jian Yong took the first credit with this move!
Seeing that their morale was ready, Lin Zhe and Jian Yong looked at each other, and then Lin Zhe said: "Don't be impulsive!"
"With just three thousand of our troops, attacking Xiaopei head-on would be tantamount to death!"
"Zhe doesn't dare to do it, and he can't do it!"
"So we must wait for an opportunity, an opportunity to attack Xiaopei!"
"While Lu Bu is here, it is naturally impossible for us to win, but as long as Lu Bu leads his troops to leave Xiaopei, we can take advantage of the opportunity and seize the city!"
"So, I hope you won't be impatient!"
Hearing what Lin Zhe said, everyone suddenly realized, and then there were expressions of shame on their faces.
It turns out that the reason why the strategist kept the troops stationary was to reduce the casualties of the soldiers, rather than as we thought, the strategist was just talking on paper and making nonsense.
I, my group...were wrongly blaming the military advisor!
Thinking of this, everyone's faces turned red, they knelt down to apologize, and hurriedly swore oaths to show their loyalty.
Lin Zhe did not dwell on the matter, but gave everyone a slight warning before letting everyone go.
After this encounter, the mood of the soldiers was obviously much higher, and the depression and gloom of the past were swept away. Even when they learned that they were going to attack Xiaopei, this group of people still had some expectations in their hearts.
The soldiers were gearing up and wiping their weapons all day long, always waiting for the battle to come.
And this time has finally arrived for them.
Lu Bu led his army out of the city!
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When Tan Ma came to report that Lu Bu had led a large force out of the city, even Lin Zhe couldn't help but feel tense inside, with a look of worry on his face.
Jian Yong knew what Lin Zhe was worried about, so he comforted him: "Xian Yun, don't worry too much. With your advice, and Duke Yide's precautions in advance, even Wen Hou Lu Bu would not be able to capture Xuzhou!"
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Lin Zhe also knew that his worries were useless, so he couldn't help but calm down and focus on attacking Xiaopei.
Staring at the map, Lin Zhe couldn't help but sigh.
Xiaopei has been a battleground for military strategists since ancient times.
It is sandwiched between Xuzhou, Yanzhou and Yuzhou, and is only a hundred or ten kilometers away from Pengcheng and Xiapi.
Previously, Liu Bei had Lu Bu stationed in Xiaopei. On the one hand, he wanted to use his troops to resist Cao Cao and Yuan Shu;
On the other hand, Xiaopei and Xiapi are in conflict with each other. If Cao Cao plans to bypass Xiaopei and attack Xiapi directly.
Lu Bu could directly send troops from Xiaopei, cut off his retreat, and surround him with the soldiers and horses in Xiapi City.
One can imagine the importance of Xiaopei to Xiapi!
Therefore, when Lu Bu led his troops to attack Xiapi, Lin Zhe made the decision to surprise Xiaopei and cut off his retreat.
In other words, Lu Bu at this time was like Cao Cao who bypassed Xiaopei to attack Xiapi. As long as Lin Zhe occupied Xiaopei, he could work with Zhang Fei to strangle Lu Bu's army between the two cities.
Didn't he never think about taking advantage of Lu Bu's attack on Xiapi to sneak up on him from behind?
However, since Lu Bu was so brave and invincible except Guan and Zhang, these three thousand soldiers and horses might not be able to successfully attack by surprise;
Secondly, if Lu Bu reacts in time, gives up the attack on Xiapi, attacks his three thousand troops with a backhand, and then retreats to Xiaopei to defend it.
During this process, once Lu Bu intends to ambush, as long as Zhang Fei goes out of the city to rescue his three thousand troops, not only will his group be in danger, but Xiapi will also be easily lost.
So no matter how you look at it, winning Xiaopei is the best choice!
It's easy to say, but not so easy to do.
Although Lu Bu took away a large number of soldiers and horses, Xiaopei City was indeed empty of troops, but it was impossible for him not to station people there.
It would be better if a third-rate general guarded Xiaopei, but if he faced one of Zhang Liao and Gao Shun...
That would be bad!
So...you still have to outsmart yourself!
Thinking of this, Lin Zhe quickly summoned the generals to prepare to announce the battle plan.
When everyone arrived, Lin Zhe looked at the generals below who were about to make a move and said: "Everyone, Lu Bu has led his troops to attack Xiapi, and the time for us to attack has arrived!"
"Zhao Wu!"
A soldier with a square face, a beard, and eight feet tall stood up and hugged Lin Zhe.
"The end is here!"
"Lead 300 troops and horses, pretend to be defeated, and go to Xiaopei under the cover of night. Lie that Lu Bu's army was attacked and suffered heavy losses, and you went back to the city to ask for help!"
Seeing that Zhao Wu did not accept the order, but hesitated to speak, Lin Zhe frowned and asked: "General Zhao, do you have any questions?!"
Zhao Wu was the soldier who made a fuss to Lin Zhe to ask for an explanation. He hesitated for a moment, and then asked doubtfully: "Military advisor, what should we do if we are discovered? We don't have their password..."
Lin Zhe waved his hand, looking confident.
"Password?!"
"That's not important!"
"Send someone to arrest a spy and pry their mouths open!"
"After getting the password, I will arrange for some more troops to chase you at a short distance, so that the defenders will not have so much time to interrogate you, so that it will not be easy for you to reveal your secrets."
"Of course, if the defenders believe it, then it would be best..."
"If you don't believe it, you people can only take the opportunity to quickly seize the city gate, lower the suspension bridge, and lead our army into the city!"
There is a time lag in the fight now. Lu Bu's army was attacked just after leaving the city. The defenders will definitely be confused, so they must not be questioned in detail.
If you say too much and make too many mistakes, you can only cut through the mess quickly!
Hearing that Lin Zhe had already made arrangements, Zhao Wu nodded, saluted Lin Zhe, cupped his fists and said, "The last general has the order!"
Lin Zhe nodded and continued to a general below: "Xu Sheng!"
"The end is here!"
"You lead five hundred soldiers and horses to follow behind, do as I just said, and cooperate with Zhao Wu to perform this play well!"
“Remember, the momentum needs to be louder!!”
I saw a general at the bottom of the field marching out with fists clasped.
"only!"
After the arrangements were made, Lin Zhe looked around again and said loudly: "As for the rest of your generals... you will ambush secretly with the army. Once Zhao Wu succeeds, he will quickly follow up and immediately occupy the four gates. Then according to the original plan, take the
Get off Xiaopei!"
"The general will get the order!"
"Okay, let's go down and get ready!"
Lin Zhe waved his hand and asked everyone to go down and get ready. Then he looked at the map on the table.
Next, after taking Xiaopei, he will consider where to encircle Lu Bu!
After all... this was Lin Zhe's first battle under Liu Bei, so he couldn't help but ignore it.
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An hour later, the army set off.
More than ten kilometers passed quickly, passing through the official road, and then crossing a small hilly area. Through the trees on the roadside, Xiaopei could be vaguely seen under the moonlight.
Zhao Wu and Xu Sheng had already set off half an hour in advance. However, at this time, Lin Zhe had not received a report from someone sent by Zhao Wu. It was obvious that the progress was not optimistic.
Thinking of this, Lin Zhe couldn't help but frown.
It wasn't until two soldiers sent by Zhao Wu led him to a mountain col not far from Xiaopei that Lin Zhe learned the whole story.
This guy Zhao Wu... actually failed to pry open the mouth of the scout on the other side! This chapter has been completed!