Xu Shao hurried to the outside of the Chinese army's tent, paused briefly to adjust himself, then looked at the soldiers standing guard and said forcefully: "Inform the general immediately, Xu Shao has something urgent to report."
The soldier on guard looked impatient, waved his hand and said: "The general has given orders not to see guests for the time being. Go back."
Xu Shao stared at the tent. The flames flickered in the tent, and a figure could be vaguely seen. Xu Shao suddenly raised his voice and said loudly: "My Lord, the Changshan Granary has been raided, and the sky is full of fire. Please make a decision, Lord."
Yuan Shu was admiring Feng Fangnu's dance again.
His mind was not on the war, since he could not capture Huo County for the time being anyway, so he first surrounded Huo County, trapped Lu Xuan in the city, and then waited to see what would happen.
Suddenly, Yuan Shu was confused when he heard Xu Shao's words. Lu Xuan released the prisoners and came back with evil intentions. He killed them all without leaving any hidden dangers. Now that the Changshan Granary in the rear was lost, Yuan Shu couldn't sit still at all.
Yuan Shu looked anxious and rushed out without even having time to put on his shoes. He looked at Xu Shao and asked, "Xu Shao, what's going on?"
Xu Shao pointed in the direction of Changshan Granary and said, "My lord, please take a look."
Yuan Shu turned around and looked.
In the distance, in the direction of the Changshan Granary, flames shot into the sky, dispersing the darkness. And Yuan Shu listened carefully, and it seemed that there was a shout of death coming from a distance.
boom!!
Yuan Shu was even more shocked.
The expression on his face changed again and again, and it took him a long time to regain his composure.
Yuan Shu thought about it in his mind and ordered: "If anyone comes, please inform Yang Hong, Yan Xiang, and Qiao Rui to come and discuss matters."
The soldiers went to inform, and Yuan Shu took Xu Shao into the camp and waited.
After a while, Yang Hong, Yan Xiang and Qiao Rui entered the camp together. Yuan Shu told about the attack and fire on the granary, and said in a deep voice: "Now that the granary is attacked, what do you think we should do?"
Yan Xiang was disappointed with Yuan Shu's arrangement of killing the prisoners, but he was Yuan Shu's man after all.
Yuan Shu was defeated, and he was not in a good mood either.
Yan Xiang could not stay out of the matter, so he immediately suggested: "My lord, the morale of the army is unstable, and the granary has been lost. I suggest you withdraw the troops immediately and return to Shouchun. From the beginning of the war to now, we have been passive and are not suitable for fighting again."
Yang Hong glanced at Yan Xiang and said: "My lord, I object because of my humble position. Although the granary has been raided, we can replenish food from the rear at any time, so there will be no shortage of food."
"My humble suggestion is to dispatch an elite force to attack the enemy who raided our granary."
"Even this time when he raided the granary, Lu Xuan probably sent out a large army, otherwise it would be impossible to burn the granary directly. We are outside the city. If we completely destroy Lu Xuan, we won't have to attack the county seat again."
Yang Hong looked confident and said: "What's more, our troops still have the advantage. The advantage in this battle is mine. Please think again, my lord."
Yuan Shu's eyes suddenly brightened up, his eyes were frighteningly bright, and he was even more excited.
Yes, Lu Xuan came out. This is the opportunity to destroy Lu Xuan.
The worry on Yuan Shu's face disappeared, replaced by joy, and he said excitedly: "This time we attacked Huo County, we suffered a big loss. Now that Lu Xuan takes the initiative to fight, it is indeed our opportunity. I am ready to send troops."
"My lord, no!"
Yan Xiang objected again.
His eyes were sharp and he retorted: "My lord only sees the benefits of attacking Lu Xuan. However, once we fail, our military strength will be weakened again and we will be completely suppressed by Lu Xuan. The most important thing is that after killing the prisoners, people's hearts have not calmed down.
It is difficult for soldiers to fight."
"you shut up!"
Yuan Shu couldn't help but scolded.
He looked angry and said: "You have been procrastinating on the plans and strategies of the march. How can we win with your behavior?"
Yan Xiang sighed, shook his head, and said no more.
If you do evil in heaven, you can still live.
If you do your own evil, you cannot survive.
Xu Shao seized the opportunity, stood up and reported: "My lord, I have an idea."
Yuan Shu said: "Tell me and listen."
Xu Shao said: "If Lu Xuan wants to attack the granary, he must send out a large army to break the granary's camp in one go. If there are few troops, it is impossible to win. Does this mean that Huo County is empty?"
"We have a large number of troops and have a numerical advantage. In this case, while attacking Lu Xuan, can we arrange another force to raid Huo County, and take advantage of Lu Xuan's troops to leave, and capture Huo County at the same time."
"Taking Huo County will cut off Lu Xuan's retreat, and we will have food supplies again."
Xu Shao looked humble and said unhurriedly: "If we don't adopt a two-pronged strategy and just defeat Lu Xuan who attacked the granary, once Lu Xuan escapes back to Huo County, even though he has a small number, he can still hold on with the help of the city.
It’s also difficult for us to attack.”
"Yep!"
Yuan Shu's eyes became brighter and he praised: "Mr. Xu's analysis is also reasonable. Yang Changshi, what do you think?"
Yang Hong had a good relationship with Xu Shao, so he did not refute, but nodded and said: "My lord, I have no objection to my humble position."
Yan Xiang originally held back his words, but when he heard Yang Hong's words, he couldn't hold back anymore.
He stood up again, held up his hands and said: "My lord, let's just deal with the enemies in the granary. After all, if all the troops attack in one go, there is a certain chance of victory. Now divide the troops to attack the county town and weaken the strength. This is a taboo on the battlefield.
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Seeing Yan Xiang's objection, Yang Hong regained his energy and said again: "Lord, our strength far exceeds that of Lu Xuan. Even without Zhang Xun's troops, there are still more than 20,000 elites. Even if we divide our troops, we are still far stronger than Lu Xuan."
Xuan. Yan Xiang's words are clearly to disturb the morale of the army. Please, my lord, kill Yan Xiang to rectify the morale of the army."
Xu Shao said: "My lord, I agree with Yang Changshi's analysis. We are stronger and have more troops, so we can attack at the same time. If we have equal troops with Lu Xuan, there is nothing to say. But Lu Xuan's troops are obviously not enough.
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Yuan Shu stared at Yan Xiang with a look of dissatisfaction.
This Yama is holding us back everywhere, opposing here and there, which is so disappointing.
Yuan Shu flicked his sleeves and ordered: "Come here, take Yan Xiang to me and keep him alone."
Yan Xiang's cheeks twitched and he said loudly: "My lord, dividing your troops before battle is a taboo on the battlefield. How can you divide your troops at will? My lord, please think twice."
"Drag it down!"
Yuan Shu gave a strong order.
The soldiers entered and left with Yan Xiang.
Yuan Shu snorted and continued: "The granary just caught fire, and the war must be still going on. We will attack with two prongs at the same time, leaving Lu Xuan with no way to retreat."
"Qiao Rui!"
Yuan Shu gave an order.
"The end is here!"
Qiao Zong answered with clasped fists.
He is in his early thirties, with a muscular build, a rugged appearance, and a pair of piercing tiger eyes. He is very tall, and he has a strong and courageous spirit when standing in the tent. He is a general under Yuan Shu.
Yuan Shu ordered: "I will give you 15,000 elite soldiers and rush to the Changshan Granary immediately to defeat Lu Xuan's army."
"The general will obey your orders!"
Qiao Rui answered with clasped fists.
"Xu Shao!"
Yuan Shu ordered again.
"The humble duty is here."
Xu Shao also bowed his hands.
Yuan Shu ordered: "I will give you five thousand soldiers. You can lead them to attack Huo County and seize the county seat."
"I humble my duty and obey my orders."
Xu Shao also agreed.
If he leads his men to attack the county seat, it will be more conducive for him to implement Lu Xuan's plan. And now that Yuan Shu has divided his troops to fight, Lu Xuan's general strategy has been completed.
Yuan Shu finally looked at Yang Hong and ordered: "Yang Hong, you sit in the camp and take charge of the overall situation."
"As you command!"
Yang Hong happily agreed.
He and Yan Xiang were Yuan Shu's right-hand men. Now that Yan Xiang was detained and lost his power, he took full power and became Yuan Shu's number one confidant.
Yuan Shu waved his hand and everyone retreated.
Yuan Shu's military camp moved quickly, and Qiao Rui led 15,000 elite troops and headed straight for the Changshan Granary.