The 20,000 black-armored soldiers led by Lu Xuan marched eastward along the Yangtze River and successfully entered Chungu County. This is the area to the north of Danyang County. To the south of Chungu County is Jing County, which belongs to Danyang County's Shanyue sphere of influence. For the time being, Lu Xuan has no time to go.
To attack Shanyue, we can only keep it.
At this stage, we are dealing with Liu Yao and Wu Jing.
When Lu Xuan and his people approached Chungu County, they found that Chungu County did not have Wu Jing's troops to defend it, and it was completely empty.
Spring Valley County, take it directly.
Lu Xuan went all the way north and entered Wuhu County, south of Danyang County, without encountering any resistance. At this point, Lu Xuan had been able to determine Wu Jing's strategy, which was to wait for work and choose to fight Lu Xuan in Danyang County.
On the one hand, Wu Jing was familiar with the topography of Danyang County. On the other hand, he planned to use the long journey to consume the strength of Lu Xuan's army and wait for work.
Lu Xuan understood Wu Jing's strategy, but he didn't take it to heart and continued heading north.
He was marching with the Yangtze River at his back, so food supply was no problem. And if he wanted to destroy Wu Jing, it would be impossible to stop.
The army entered Danyang County in early April.
Lu Xuan deliberately slowed down his journey because the army needed to rest. At the same time, Lu Xuan further arranged sentinels to inquire about the situation of Wu Jing's army in Danyang County.
After the army slowed down, it only traveled more than ten miles in one day.
In the evening, a waning moon hung high.
The army is stationed for rest.
Inside the Chinese military tent.
Lu Xuan stood next to a map in the camp, looking at it carefully and thoughtfully. The marks on the map were mountains, rivers, passes, rivers, etc. in Danyang County. Only by understanding these topography can we know the specific details.
’s route of travel.
While Lu Xuan was looking at the map, the tent curtain was lifted and Zhou Yu came in.
Zhou Yu reported: "Lord."
Lu Xuandao: "Gong Jin has been traveling all day, why hasn't he rested yet?"
Zhou Yu said: "I just got the news from the sentinel that Wu Jing sent troops from Danyang County to station in Luogao Mountain in the south. I think Wu Jing's strategy is to wait for work and stop us in Luogao Mountain."
Lu Xuan looked at the map, found the location of Luo Gaoshan, and said: "Luo Gaoshan is thirty miles southwest of Danyang County, and more than sixty miles away from where we are. To get to Danyang County from us, we must take Luo Gaoshan.
Mountain."
Zhou Yu said: "My lord is right, this is Wu Jing's intention to fight us at Luo Gaoshan."
"no!"
Lu Xuan shook his head and spoke.
His eyes were sharp and he said: "Wu Jing was prepared at Luo Gaoshan. Our army rushed forward. Even if there was rest and recuperation, it would still be a tired army. The key is that we only have 20,000 people, and the opponent has about 30,000 people, maybe even more.
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"In terms of military strength, we are weaker."
"It is true that I think the black-armored soldiers are more elite, but if we take the initiative to attack, the loss of troops will be greater, and it is not cost-effective to fight a tough battle. Our actions have always been expected by the opponent."
"If you want to fight, you must first mobilize the opponent."
Lu Xuan stared at the map and said: "It will be beneficial for us to transfer part of Wu Jing's troops, or most of them, away from Luo Gaoshan. The battle is fought at a rhythm. If everything we do follows Wu Jing's rhythm and
We will be exhausted when the arrangements are in progress. Therefore, we have to let Wu Jing follow our pace."
Zhou Yu also stood in front of the map, thinking carefully.
He thought for a while, suddenly pointed at Danyang County, and said in a deep voice: "My lord, Danyang County is the key to mobilizing Wu Jing. Wu Jing is stationed in Luo Gaoshan, and all the supplies are in Danyang County. If Danyang County falls, or
Once Danyang County was under our control, Wu Jing was in danger and had to be rescued."
After a while, Lu Xuan also laughed and asked, "Gong Jin, what's the plan?"
Zhou Yu said: "Master, is there any way?"
Lu Xuandao: "Some ideas."
Zhou Yu's eyes were bright and he said: "In that case, how about we each write it down in our hands and confirm it?"
"Can!"
Lu Xuan picked up the brush and wrote four words on his hand.
The same goes for Zhou Yu.
The two looked at each other and spread out their palms at the same time. In both of their hands were the words "the troops divide into two directions".
Lu Xuan smiled and said: "Since the strategies are consistent, it's settled. Come, please inform Kuai Liang, Pang Tong, Huang Zhong, Gan Ning and Jiang Qin to come and discuss the matter."
Lu Meng made arrangements.
Not long after, Kuai Liang, Pang Tong, Huang Zhong, Gan Ning and Jiang Qin entered together.
Lu Xuan nodded towards Zhou Yu. Zhou Yu pointed to the location of Luo Gaoshan on the map and said: "The sentinel sent back news that Wu Jing's army is stationed in Luo Gaoshan, waiting for us. We are now more than sixty miles away from Luo Gaoshan.
Here, the next step is Luo Gaoshan."
"My lord and I discussed the strategy, and then we divided our troops into two groups."
"The first route, continue north in the current direction, and follow the road to Luogao Mountain. The second route, immediately change the route and take the direction of Pingshan southwest of Luogao Mountain, bypass Luogao Mountain, and go to the county seat of Danyang County."
"Danyang County is Wu Jing's base camp, so there must be sufficient food, grass and supplies. After we divide our troops, it is impossible for Wu Jing not to arrange people to deal with it. Once he ignores it, his retreat will be cut off and supplies will not be supplied, and the army will collapse."
"As long as Wu Jing divides his troops, the rhythm of this battle will change. We will take the initiative."
Zhou Yu's eyes were bright and he said: "At that time, we can defeat them individually. The reason for this is because our black-armored soldiers are a whole. However, Wu Jing's power is a combination of three parties, including those from the Wujun clan and Wu Jing's own
, and a few of Sun Ce. After dividing the troops, the opponent's strength will be more dispersed, which is more beneficial to us."
Lu Xuan took the words and said: "There were some discrepancies in the implementation of this plan in the end."
"I personally led the troops out of the camp and took a detour to Danyang County. The number of troops I took with me was only 6,000. I would fly my flag and let more soldiers carry the flag, creating a trend for the main force to follow me, making Wu
Jing must send the main force to deal with me."
"The number of people left behind is 14,000 black armored soldiers. This force will go straight to Luo Gaoshan and destroy all the enemies."
"As long as Luo Gaoshan is captured, this battle will be over."
Lu Xuan glanced at it and said in a deep voice: "The battle to attack Luo Gaoshan is quite crucial, so Zhou Yu stayed to preside over it, and Jiang Qin assisted. I want to contain Wu Jing's main force, Huang Zhong, Gan Ning and Zhou Tai are with me. Kuai
Liang, Pang Tong and others all stayed behind."
Zhou Yu was a little panicked and said: "My lord, you can't divide the troops like this. It's quite dangerous for you to attract Wu Jing with a small number of troops. I suggest you exchange your humble position. Or, divide the army equally half and half."
"no!"
Lu Xuan shook his head and said: "Once your identity is revealed, the plan will fail. In addition, Huang Zhong, Gan Ning and Zhou Tai followed me and have been interspersed to block Wu Jing's attack. Such a lineup is not enough to protect ourselves.
, why should we fight? The soldiers are deceitful, our strength is weaker, so we can only adopt this strategy. The plan is settled as it is, there is no need to discuss it further."
"I humbly obey my orders!"
Zhou Yu gritted his teeth and replied.
The only thing he could do was to capture Luo Gaoshan and then attack directly in Lu Xuan's direction to resolve Lu Xuan's crisis.
"Prepare to send troops."
Lu Xuan ordered again.
"I humble my duty and obey my orders."
Zhou Yu, Kuai Liang, Pang Tong and others replied that Huang Zhong, Gan Ning and Zhou Tai followed Lu Xuan and divided the army. Lu Xuan took a detour to Danyang County.