It has been raining for two consecutive days, and its intensity is gradually decreasing. Instead of the initial torrential downpour, it has returned to what spring rain should be like.
Soft and smooth, silent and continuous.
The soldiers who had left the city to attack the camp suffered dozens of casualties, and they were all exhausted after marching back and forth for thirty miles in the rain. After thinking about it, Yu Jin ordered people to reward each of them with a bowl of wine and a pound of meat. The merits were recorded once, and
Requisition private houses near the city gate to allow them to rest nearby.
Soon after the arrangements were made, Yuan Jun's scout horse appeared outside the city. At this time, Yu Jin gave an order and opened the west city gate. The mixed force of the Heavenly Army and the militia quietly rushed to the shore. When the Yuan Jun scout horse saw this, he immediately separated
Go out into a group, fall far behind, and follow the followers.
This scene fell into the forbidden eyes.
You have to keep bluffing!
With this in mind, Yu Jin personally led a team to patrol the city.
While inspecting the city defense equipment, they urged the soldiers who were taking shelter from the rain to change their shifts. The militiamen all came out. They were not allowed to light torches and put up many flags. They took turns walking around the city wall to give Yuan Jun the impression that his troops were strong.
In order to create a special scene, Yu Jin even deliberately had the twenty or thirty army horses left behind whipped, causing them to neigh loudly and spread the sound outside the city.
This great drama lasted from midnight until dawn when the rooster crows.
Without the cover of night, Yuan Jun's scouting horses immediately withdrew slowly, as if they were deeply afraid of being pursued by someone in the city. This caution made Yu Jin startled, and he couldn't help but think deeply.
Keep it in mind, it will save you until the end.
At this time, Kaiyang City is in danger, and the key to whether it can be defended lies in the posture of this paper tiger.
So I couldn't see it clearly at night, and Yu Jin wanted them to see it, but now that it's clear daylight, it's no longer possible.
Therefore, Yu Jin, who only had a few hundred men, boldly divided his troops into half, took the initiative to go out of the city to sweep the surrounding areas, and expanded the control area, thereby limiting the scope of Yuan Jun's exploration activities.
On the road within five miles outside the city, the trees and houses in the fields have been cut down and demolished over the past few days. Without any obstructions, you can climb up and look out, and you have a broad and unobstructed view. Today is not as cloudy as the previous two days, and Yuan Jun's camp is faintly visible.
, the towering watchtower and flagpole, soaked in the rain, correspond to the rising sun.
After a busy day and two nights, all the troops and horses are in place; all matters and details have been arranged and paid attention to.
So far, the start has gone smoothly, which makes Yu Jin feel a little relieved.
After looking at the other three sides, Yu Zhong and others' first army report had not arrived. They must be in the middle of a breakout and fierce battle.
Yu Zhong and Fu Bo's abilities were good, and the plan had already begun. There was no point in worrying anymore. Yu Jin calmed down, returned to the shed, and considered the situation ahead.
The small stones placed on the map are divided into two colors, the blue stone represents one's own side, and the white stone represents the enemy. The teeth are staggered and well-proportioned, just like a chess game.
Picking up a stone, he suddenly felt a lot.
Isn't this stone in someone else's hand a true reflection of him over the years?
Joining the army, fighting bandits, breaking formations, and struggling to survive. From the day he followed Bao Xin out of Mount Tai, all he seemed to have been doing was obeying orders and rushing to the front.
Have you ever thought that one day you would have the opportunity to become a chess player and take charge of a game?
Although his chessboard only has one hundred miles and one city, the available chess pieces are only a few thousand people.
But compared to Bao Xin, Cao Cao's career was turned upside down.
At the very least, Zhou Mu will probably never give me a chance to guard a county and command an army from a humble family, right?
With these thoughts in mind, Yu Jin felt more and more secretly grateful to Wang Zheng, and at the same time he felt a weight on his shoulders.
After experiencing the opportunity of being a chess player on his own, Yu Jin would never be willing to take on the position of a lieutenant general or a captain again!
No matter what, Kaiyang must be defended!
With this thought in mind, he gently dropped the pebble and solemnly thanked himself!
Nowadays, the city wall seems to have become the boundary between Chu, River and Han. Inside and outside Kaiyang, it is like he and Na Wen Chou were playing chess. Wen Chou arrived in a surprise attack and lost one of his pieces first, but Yu Jin lost the upper hand.
Wen Chou's troops were numerous and powerful, like chariots, horses, soldiers, and soldiers. However, he was alone and was at a disadvantage from the beginning.
If you make the first move, you will lose all hope. If you want to win, you can only start from a strange place. Think what others dare not think and do what others dare not do. Only then can you have hope of overturning the situation.
He sent out several troops and horses. It can be said that in the first round of the game, Wen Chou's reaction seemed to be that he did not see through his intentions.
Then what kind of reaction will Wen Chou and Yuan Jun make next?
He stared at the white stone to the south, pondering the enemy's thoughts. He held a white stone in his palm, hanging in the air, and never put it down.
The most likely possibility for Yuan's army is to stand still; of course, it is also possible to divide the troops on the shore and send troops to cross the river to encircle and annihilate the Gujian tribe;
The worst-case scenario is not to use all our strength, but to send some troops to attack the city and test it.
So how should I cope?
Yu Jin pondered deeply.
The start is set, and you can't regret your moves. As the game deepens, it depends on the methods of both sides. Break the game, make plans, and wait for the enemy to make corresponding countermeasures. Depending on the situation, you can either continue or change.
The sound of footsteps outside the awning interrupted his thoughts.
Yu Jin was startled, were they soldiers? Didn't they just report on the situation in the city in the morning? Why are they here again now?
Could it be that something has changed in the city?
He was startled, and when he raised his head and was about to ask a question, when he saw the person coming, his surprised expression immediately turned into respect.
"Mrs. Huo." Yu Jin quickly stood up, bowed and saluted first, and the metal pieces on his armor rustled: "Why are you here?"
The person who came was none other than Huo Si.
She first gave Shiran a gift in return, and then looked at the environment of the awning and glanced at the food box on the table. Her eyes froze, but she remained calm.
Looking at Yu Jin, Huo Si said with concern: "I heard that since the enemy invaded Kaiyang, Major Yu has never returned to the house. He is either staying in this awning or patrolling the city. This rainy night is cold and windy.
, you must take care of yourself."
"Military intelligence is certainly important, but now Kaiyang's safety depends on you, so don't neglect your own health."
"Thank you for your concern." Yu Jin replied quickly, his tone was respectful, but he didn't even raise his head.
To be honest, Huo Si came to this military camp with a group of maids, which really surprised him, and he felt that Meng Lang was frivolous.
It's just that Yu Jin can't hold her accountable, so he can only take care of himself. At this time, he pays great attention to everything he says and does.
Huo Si added: "Major, you haven't eaten before? I just happened to bring some food, but I'm not very good at it. Major, please don't dislike it."
Yu Jin didn't dare to scream. After seeing the maids putting down the food boxes, Huo was still looking left and right. She couldn't help but feel a little embarrassed, so she reminded her tactfully:
"Mrs. Huo, the barracks is in a mess and it's not suitable to stay for a long time."
Hearing this, Huo Si smiled: "Chaotic?"
"Although I am an ignorant woman, I also know that if those Yuan troops are allowed to enter the city, it will not only be the military camp that is in chaos, right?"
Looking at Yu Jin attentively, Huo asked: "Major, someone came to the mansion earlier to tell me that we currently lack the number of defenders. Is this serious?"
Who is so stupid as to talk nonsense in front of her?
Yu Jin was startled, then raised his thick eyebrows.
It must be Mi Ling, a bitch!
His eyes turned cold, but he had no time to care about the merchant at this time, so he quickly comforted him: "I would like to report to you, Madam, Kaiyang is indeed a bit empty now, but no matter how many people there are or how few, we will fight to the last soldier and the last general.
I will never let the madam...and the young lady be invaded by the enemy!"
Yu Jin added: "Besides, there was a letter from the general not long ago. If we had known that Yuan Jun was coming, we would have responded accordingly."
"Azheng is coming back?"
Hearing the other party mentioning Wang Zheng, Huo Si's beautiful eyes lit up immediately. She was about to speak, but she seemed to have a wrong consciousness, so she changed the topic again and returned to the topic:
"Major, I have misunderstood. Although I am a woman, I am still a bit brave. I will not panic when I hear the enemy and come to you for reassurance."
"It's just that all the officers and men in our army are brave now. If there are enough manpower, I will not cause trouble. If there is not enough, then I really can't sit at home."
Looking at Yu Jin, Huo Si said every word:
"Major, I can't help you while you wait for the man to kill the enemy, but I and these maids can help with the menial tasks of military logistics, meals, washing clothes, and moving things starting today.
"
"How did this happen?" Yu Jin jumped up in surprise and waved his hands repeatedly:
"If the general knew that I asked my wife to perform low-level duties, he would definitely blame me."
"A Zheng is not like that, he won't blame you," Huo Si chuckled, blinking at Jin with a sly look in his eyes:
"I even praise my body."
Yu Jin shook his head: "I am sorry that I will not be able to obey my orders."
"Major, what I am doing is beneficial to you, so why should you reject it?" Seeing that he had been refusing, Huo Si advised:
"I want to come to the military camp to help defend the city. What excuse do others have to refuse?"
"Even the young, old, orphans, widows, concubines and maidservants of wealthy families, you can summon them one by one. Even if they are not young and strong, given the current situation, it would be good to have more power!"
This makes sense.
Yu Jin's heart moved when he heard the words, but he was still thinking a little because he was worried about Huo Si's identity.
When Huo Si saw this, she immediately struck while the iron was hot. She didn't know where she learned it from, so she just flicked her sleeves and pretended to be heroic:
"There is no need to say more. I am a member of the general's family. I will give orders to the army. Your words are orders. The army is as powerful as a mountain. Do it immediately!"
These impassioned words, spoken by her in a soft and soft tone, were without any spirit and were rather nondescript.
But now that the words have come to this point, Yu Jin can no longer refuse.
In normal times, women would have been prohibited from entering and exiting the military camp to avoid disrupting military morale, but at this time, the whole city's women and elders went to the battlefield together to participate in the defense of the city, which actually had the effect of boosting military morale.
What's more, he is indeed short of people at the moment.
He glanced at Huo Si again, and saw that her smile was like a flower, rustling in the wind, but even more brilliant and conspicuous in this gloomy day, so he couldn't help but reply heavily:
"Here!"
When it comes to appearance, the woman can be said to be graceful and outstanding, but she could not be seen by Yu Jin in the past.
Those who treat others with sex will lose their sex and their love will fade away.
If it weren't for the fear of Wang Zheng's youthful temperament and strong-willed spirit, so he would be angry in Yu Jin's heart, not to mention one Huo family, even ten or a hundred together would not be as important as a Kaiyang.
But today, in the cold spring rain, when Huo Si showed her true colors, Yu Jin was greatly surprised.
What he said was orderly and logical, and even rarer was that he was calm and calm when faced with major events, and not hasty or slow when faced with difficulties.
I came here personally in the rain, not asking for peace of mind, but asking the soldiers about the war, and even actively asked to participate in the defense of the city...
This is totally not the magnanimity and insight that an ordinary woman should have.
This really made Yu Jin sigh secretly.
General Tiangong is already extremely extraordinary, completely different from ordinary yellow turban bandits and common people.
Unexpectedly, even his pillow person is so amazing?