Although this suggestion was made hastily by Jushou, it is not unreasonable. The mountains in the southwest of Xiangyang have long been designated as a military restricted area, and ordinary people are strictly prohibited from entering. In addition to military training centers and recruit training, there are Outside the camp, many of the institute's production bases are also located there. Therefore, many strong fortifications have been built in the southwest mountains, which can easily block the attack of the army. Even if they cannot resist, they can also rely on the surrounding environment. familiar with it and ran away.
Ma Yun, without thinking at all, waved her hand and decisively rejected Jushou's suggestion, saying: "No! Xiangyang is the foundation of the master, there must be no loss! If our family escapes, who will be willing to fight to the death to guard this place? Xiangyang City, I must live and die with the people of Xiangyang!"
Jushu continued to advise: "Madam, this is really too dangerous. Lu Bu is invincible. If something happens to madam, how can I see my lord again? Madam, please think again!"
Suddenly a figure flashed in outside the door and said loudly: "Who dares to call himself invincible? Is he more powerful than my elder brother? Huh, I want to go and meet him."
The man was dressed in red, and looked more like a ball of flame under the candlelight. He was none other than Zhu Rong, a descendant of the God of Fire.
Ma Yun was calm on the surface, but she was extremely anxious in her heart. After hearing Zhu Rong's words, she said angrily: "Don't mess around. If you have a problem, what can I give to your brother? Go back to your room, this is the place for discussion. Don’t come in casually.”
Zhu Rong has an active nature. These days in the Prefectural Mufu, she refuses to stay in the yard. She always wanders around. She has become familiar with Bian Yu and Cai Yan, but no one told her that there is no one other than Ma in the study. Yun, other women are not allowed in. After being scolded by Ma Yun, Zhu Rong felt a little aggrieved. He pouted, turned around and walked out of the study door. After walking a few steps, he remembered what Ma Yun had just said. After accepting her, he immediately became happy again, turned around and walked back.
Ma Yun looked at her turbulent back and realized that what she just said seemed a bit harsh, and was about to call Zhu Rong to comfort her.
But Zhu Rong turned his head and went back to the door without taking a few steps. He raised one foot and wanted to step into the study. It was hanging in the air. He probably remembered Ma Yun's warning and quickly retracted it. , stuck out her tongue at Ma Yun playfully and said: "Sister, I have been eating for so long at home, and now the enemies are coming to attack, so I have to put in some effort. I don't have other abilities, and I'm not afraid of fighting. No matter who I defeat, I am also good at throwing knives! Sister, just let me teach them a lesson!"
Ma Yun was surprised: "You can also use flying knives?"
Zhu Rong said proudly: "My brother taught me that. I have been practicing hard for three years, and I will definitely hit the target with every shot! Also, my younger sisters are also good at martial arts and can go into battle with me to kill the enemy."
Ma Yun muttered: "Okay, you go back and prepare first. I'm going to test your martial arts skills tomorrow. If that makes sense, I have an important task for you."
After sending Zhu Rong away, Ma Yun continued to say to Jushou: "Mr. Gong, do you know these Xiliang soldiers, they burn, kill, loot, and do all kinds of evil. Once they are allowed to enter the city, it will be a disaster for the people in the city. A big disaster. It is hard-won that Xiangyang City is in the situation it is in today. We must not let Lu Bu's cavalry rush into the city, otherwise, we will become sinners for the ages!"
Jushuo saw that Ma Yun had made up her mind and stopped trying to persuade her. He just said, "If Madam insists on staying, please leave more guards around her just in case. You should also prepare fast horses outside the west gate and be ready to evacuate at any time."
Ma Yun waved her hands and said, "Okay, let's discuss how to deal with Lu Bu. How many soldiers and horses do we have in hand now that we can use?"
Jushou said in embarrassment: "There are only 5,000 flying tiger guards in Xiangyang City, and there are 5,000 local troops under Governor Cai, but they are difficult to use. And Xiangyang City is too big, so it is inevitable to focus on one and lose the other."
Ma Yun frowned, thought for a long time, and then said: "Lü Bu's men and horses are only more than 10,000. It is impossible for them to besiege the city. The Feihu guards are the elites of our army, and they can all be equal to ten. If we fight in close combat,
I'm not afraid of Lu Bu's army anymore. What I mean is to take the initiative and resist the enemy outside the moat!"
Jushou hesitated and said: "The officials' mansions and their wives cannot be left without guards. All these flying tiger guards must not be transferred out of the city."
Ma Yun stood up, walked a few steps back and forth in the study, and suddenly said: "Didn't we recruit a group of new soldiers at the end of last year? Pull them all up and fight for training!"
There are 50,000 new recruits in this batch, which is quite a force. However, they have only been trained for more than half a year. They are far from the standards set by Liu Xin. Moreover, they use equipment eliminated from the five major legions. Their combat effectiveness is the same as that of the five major armies.
The legions are far apart. But now we are in an extraordinary period, so Ma Yun has no choice but to include them.
The order was issued overnight. Before dawn, 50,000 new soldiers, led by Yan Yan, had already assembled in the northern suburbs of Xiangyang City. Although the clothes and weapons of these new soldiers were very worn, they were all in high spirits and showed a strong sense of enthusiasm.
The fighting spirit was as strong as that of the flying tiger guards beside them. Although Ju Shou repeatedly proposed that the flying tiger guards should be left to guard the safety of the Zhou Mu Mansion and surrounding mansions, Ma Yun still insisted on dispatching 3,000 people to gather there.
Outside the city, because she understood that Lu Bu was not that easy to deal with.
Twenty thousand of the fifty thousand new soldiers were transferred to the city head and took over the city defense from Cai Mao's local army. The local army was sent to various parts of the city to maintain order. In order to prevent sudden outbreaks in the city when Lu Bu attacked the city*
*, Jushou also sent out all the phantom secret agents that his men could mobilize. On the surface, the entire Xiangyang City was peaceful and calm, but secretly it was already facing a powerful enemy. The remaining 30,000 new soldiers were sent to the north of the moat.
There they wanted to build a simple defensive position against the cavalry.
Although the research institute has developed many weapons that can allow infantry to deal with cavalry, most of them have been transported to the Sanguan front line. The few remaining ones have been distributed to the Third Army and the Fourth Army. There is no inventory in Xiangyang City. Now
It was impossible to rush production in time. But Ma Yun still came up with a way overnight and asked the recruits to dig many large and small pits, deep and shallow, in the open area north of the moat. These pits had no shape or arrangement.
Any rules can be followed, and the distribution range is extremely wide. Some pits are even temporarily camouflaged. This is the simple position Ma Yun envisioned.
After arranging all this, Ma Yun hurried back to the Prefectural Mufu. Although she spoke categorically in front of Jushou, she had to be on guard. She also had to prepare the women and children at home, in case they were really attacked.
Lu Bu's cavalry rushed into the city, and they had no choice but to let the women and children go to the western suburbs to hide.
As soon as he entered the mansion, he saw Zhu Rong had changed into a fiery red battle armor, holding a sharp spear in his hand, and five daggers stuck in his back. He was indeed very heroic, and he was really a woman who could not be compared to a man.
Seeing Ma Yun coming back, Zhu Rong came forward excitedly and said, "Sister, you said you wanted to test my martial arts today, so I'm going to show you a spear dance now."
Ma Yun waved her hand and said: "I can't understand the spear thing either. Where is your throwing knife? Show me your hand and I can know a little bit about it."
Zhu Rong agreed, pulled out a short knife from his back, handed it to Ma Yun and said, "Sister, this is my flying knife."
Ma Yun took a closer look and saw that this flying knife was very similar in appearance to the flying knives Liu Xin used to defend herself, but the size was several times larger. She couldn't help but take out one from her waist to compare, and said casually
: "The styles are pretty much the same."
Zhu Rong's sharp eyes had already seen that the flying knife in Ma Yun's hand was what Liu Xin used to use, and he quickly said: "Sister, my flying knife is made according to your style. It's just that my brother said that women are weak and the weight of the knife is
It needs to be increased to cause damage to the enemy."
"Oh?" Ma Yun asked, "Liu Xin taught you how to make this flying knife? And he also taught you how to use the flying knife?"
Zhu Rong nodded and said: "Yes, my brother even drew a picture album for me. Don't you Han people say that famous teachers make great disciples? I learned my flying knife from my brother. My sister should be relieved now. You can let me
Going to the battlefield?"
Ma Yun said quietly: "Your brother is really biased. Why didn't you teach me how to use a big flying knife? You only gave me twelve small flying knives. When he comes back, I'll see if I don't settle the score with him."
"What!" Zhu Rong's eyes widened, "Brother gave you twelve throwing knives at once? He was so stingy to me, so he hid his two throwing knives and chased after others to get them.
It goes on and on, huh, why is he partial to me?"
Ma Yun looked at the childish Zhu Rong and couldn't help but laugh, and said: "Okay, okay, he is partial to both of us. When he comes back, we will settle the score with him together. I don't need to look at your martial arts. There is an important thing now."
The task is entrusted to you, and you must ensure that it is completed."
Zhu Rong straightened his waist and said loudly: "Please rest assured, sister, I promise to complete the task!"
When Ma Yun saw her look, she burst out laughing and said, "There's no need to be so formal. When the enemies outside the city invade, you go to patrol the city gates. Once you find that the enemy has breached the city gates,
Immediately return to the house, protect the ladies and children, evacuate from the west gate, and hide in the suburbs, where there will naturally be people to support you. Also, the military situation is urgent, so you can ride on horseback in Xiangyang City."
Zhu Rong asked with a face full of disappointment: "Is there anything more? Is this the end? Is it that simple?"
Ma Yun said with a serious face: "No, it's that simple! Tell me, can you finish it?"
Seeing Ma Yun's serious look, Zhu Rong suddenly became happy again and said, "I can handle such a small matter, sister, just leave it to me."
Ma Yun nodded and said, "Well, then you go back and prepare well. First, take your cousins with you and go to various city gates to familiarize yourself with the situation."
Zhu Rong agreed and went happily. Ma Yun didn't notice that when she turned around, a sly smile appeared on the corner of her mouth.