On the road leading to Xiaopei, Lin Zhe had gathered tens of thousands of soldiers and horses, standing with swords and guns, and making noises.
The sound of horns followed the blowing of the flag, and the army slowly moved out. However, every time they walked for a while, Lin Zhe had to stop and set up camp.
This arrogant attitude was as if Lu Bu didn't know that he was about to attack Xiaopei. In the last few dozen miles, Lin Zhe even walked for five days before reaching the gate of Xiaopei City.
Such an abnormal scene made Zhang Liao, who was stationed in Xiaopei City, feel abnormal and quickly reported the situation to Chen Gong and Lu Bu in Xiapi City.
Xiapi City, the main hall of the City Lord's Mansion.
Lu Bu frowned and looked at the battle report in his hand, his eyes a little sad. What he was most worried about had happened, and what was supposed to come had come.
"I wonder what you think of this, sir?"
Looking at the worried Lu Bu, Chen Gong also felt entangled. He had been in contact with Lin Zhe before and was very afraid of this teenage boy.
Lin Zhe is a smart man. It is absolutely impossible for him to attack Xiaopei with such a big fanfare. Such an abnormal move must have another agenda.
After thinking for a while, Chen Gong said: "In my opinion, Lin Zhe used the word 'strange' better in his military use! In the past, Xiaopei Kong City deceived General Gao Shun, and then surrounded the area to reinforce and ambush General Zhang. He used surprise troops to win!"
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"As the saying goes, there must be monsters when things go wrong. If Lin Zheruo led more than 10,000 troops to directly attack Xiaopei, I'm afraid it would be more than enough. So his target... is most likely not Xiaopei!"
"Sir, do you mean that Lin Zhe is very likely to make a surprise attack on Xiapi?"
Chen Gong nodded.
"In the palace's opinion, Lin Zhe's army to attack Xiaopei is probably just a cover-up. He must have already sent an army to attack Xiapi."
"Xiaopei and Xiapi are dead and their teeth are cold. Once Xiapi is lost, Lin Zhe will definitely lead his troops to attack Xiaopei directly."
"This son has a broad plan and a huge appetite. I'm afraid he wants to eat both cities in one bite!"
Lu Bu really couldn't understand these twists and turns, so he simply stopped thinking about it and asked directly:
"How do you plan to respond, sir?"
Chen Gong chuckled lightly and said, "Don't he like acting? Then let me act in a good show with him!"
"My lord can send an army to ambush on the road that Xiapi and Xiaopei must pass. If Gong is right, Lin Zhe will send an army to prepare for a surprise attack on Xiapi. If we can be one step ahead of him, we can capture their main force.
Troops, his plan will instantly fall apart!"
"If Lin Zhe learns that the main force has been ambushed, what do you think he will do next?"
Although Lu Bu is not good at strategy, it does not mean that he is stupid. If he were Lin Zhe, if he learned that his main force was ambushed, he would definitely want to support him immediately.
He hesitated for a moment, then tentatively said: "Lin Zhe...will come to support?"
"That's right!" Chen Gong nodded confidently, seeming to confirm Lu Bu's judgment, and continued: "After learning that the main force was ambushed, Lin Zhe will probably not march so slowly anymore, and will most likely lead his troops to attack directly.
Xiaopei, after occupying Xiaopei, we will send the only troops we have to rescue this main force!"
"As long as Xiaopei's defenders delay for a while and wait until we capture Lin Zhe's troops, he will want to support us. By then, I'm afraid it will be too late!"
"Or, Lin Zhe may even give up attacking Xiaopei and directly lead troops to rescue..."
"If this is really the case, then under the attack of the lord and General Zhang, this battle will be won!"
Lu Bu's eyes lit up and he couldn't help but praise.
"Sir, you are really talented!"
However, Lu Bu seemed to have thought of something, and there was a trace of worry in Lu Bu's eyes.
"However, Xiaopei's garrison only has 3,000 soldiers and horses. The strength of the troops is really stretched. Bu is worried that if Lin Zhe's army presses the border, Wenyuan may not be able to support it, let alone divide the troops to attack with Bu?"
"What's so difficult about this?" Chen Gong shook his head and said confidently: "General Zhang is good at fighting. Although Xiaopei only has three thousand soldiers and horses, it is not a problem to defend it for ten days and a half! With this time,
It’s enough for me to capture this army!”
Looking at Lu Bu, whose face was still troubled, Chen Gong thought for a while and said, "If the troops in Xiaopei City are really seriously damaged, it is okay even if General Zhang abandons Xiaopei!"
"It is not uneconomical to preserve Xiaopei's troops and use them to eat up this main force!"
"But by that time, we have lost Xiaopei, and we will be relatively passive. We will have to seek external support to break the balance of the battlefield. The final result, even Gong, could not have predicted...
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"So, it's best to capture this surprise attack on Xiapi before Xiaopei falls!"
"Everything depends on the Lord!"
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The sun sets in the west.
Rows of soldiers wearing armor, holding spears and swords, and holding general flags lined up in a long line, walking along the path towards Xiapi City.
Although it is early summer, the sun is not too hot yet, and there are trees on both sides of the road for shade, so it is not too hard.
As the head coach of the first army, Xiahou Dun is very unhappy now.
Not only for the task received this time, but also for Lin Zhe's arrangements.
What does it mean that you only need to walk around the wilderness with your soldiers and horses?
What does it mean to just run away when you see someone to save your life?
I am Xia Houyuanrang!
He couldn't understand why the Lord would send him to follow Lin Zhe, a young boy, to attack Xuzhou;
He even couldn't understand what the military advisor meant when he told him today that he must obey Lin Zhe's orders!
Xiahou Dun felt upset, so he immediately took off the water bag from the saddle, unscrewed it and took a big sip. He drank a few sips and burped happily, which temporarily suppressed the heat in his heart.
"Where are we now?"
When the deputy general heard Xiahou Dun's question, he quickly clasped his fists and said, "This is not far from Duyang. If you go up the canal, you will soon reach Wuyuan. If you go further, you may encounter enemy spies sent by Xiapi City.
Got it!"
"General...should we keep going?"
"nonsense!"
"Of course we have to continue!"
Xiahou Dun was in a bad mood, so he naturally spoke unkindly.
"Eight thousand troops and horses are more than enough to take Xia Pidu by surprise. How can we stop here?"
"But the military advisor said..."
"Don't mention him in front of someone!"
Xiahou Dun was a little annoyed, "The general is out there, and you are not going to accept your order! What kind of war can this baby fight? When I first used weapons to fight, he was still in his infancy and drinking milk!"
The boredom of running all the way made Xiahou Dun forget Guo Jia's instructions. Now all he could think about was how to show off to Lin Zhe after taking Xiapi, and he didn't even pay attention to Chen Gong and Lu Bu.
"Go down and let the soldiers rest for half an hour before setting out to break camp."
"When I take down Xiapi, I can teach this kid what fighting is!"
