Lu Xuan went north from Wucheng County, passed through Wuxian County, Dantu, and finally took the Yangtze River waterway all the way west.
It's late June now, which is summer.
The water on the Yangtze River swelled, the water channel widened, and the water flow became faster. Lu Xuan and his party originally sailed in the opposite direction, at a slower speed. Fortunately, the wind direction was suitable, and they successfully passed through Danyang County, entered the tributaries of the Yangtze River, and then went to Chaohu Lake.
Enter Hefei.
Lu Xuan arrived in Hefei County. In order to avoid the news leaking, he entered the city at night.
He led his people into the military camp in the city.
Inside the Chinese military tent.
When Taishi Ci saw Lu Xuan, he said excitedly: "My lord, all the troops under the general's command have been prepared for war. This time, there are eight thousand elite soldiers who have been transferred from humble positions. The reason for this is that after defeating Yuan Shu, the prisoners were captured
The soldiers have been reorganized and their strength has been expanded."
"After defeating Yuan Shu, following the advice of Military Advisor Xu, I instigated a rebellion in Chengde County, the southernmost county of Jiujiang County. Although there were still many counties that did not instigate rebellion, Yuan Shu was defeated again and again, and everyone in Jiujiang County was frightened."
"Yuan Shu's people have lost the fighting spirit to compete with our lord."
Taishi Ci said: "This time we attack Yuan Shu, we will definitely be invincible."
Lu Xuan smiled and said: "Eight thousand elites, you have done a good job. With the eight thousand people under your command, we should be able to decide in one battle if we adopt the strategy of lightning raid."
Taishi Ci said: "From Hefei to Shouchun, there is Chengde County in the middle. Because of Chengde County's submission, we raided Shouchun. Our whereabouts will not be discovered, and we can go directly to Shouchun."
Lu Xuan said: "You make arrangements and we will travel overnight."
"Here!"
Taishi Ci answered with clasped fists.
Everything was ready, and in less than half an hour, Taishi Ci led eight thousand elites and left Hefei County with Lu Xuan.
Lu Xuan and his men traveled day and night, heading straight towards Shouchun. There was a waterway along the way, so Lu Xuan turned to the waterway, which was faster. When Lu Xuan entered Shouchun and approached Shouchun County, a letter had already been passed on
Arrived in Shouchun.
In the county town, Xu Shao's mansion.
Xu Shao was already in a state of excitement.
He was lurking under Yuan Shu's command. Although he helped Lu Xuan make great achievements, he was hiding in the dark. Xu Shao also wanted to stand up and do things openly. This time, Lu Xuan wanted to destroy Yuan Shu, which was his chance to stand up.
Xu Shao had already received news from Lu Xuan that Lu Xuan had entered the territory of Shouchun.
Soon, we will arrive.
While Xu Shao was reading, there was a knock on the door, and a personal attendant came in and reported: "Master, there is a letter from you."
Xu Shao's eyes lit up.
He took it and looked through the letter. This was not an ordinary letter, but a specially encrypted letter. Xu Shao quickly translated the letter. The content was not complicated. Lu Xuan asked that the city gate be opened early tonight and a fire signal be raised to welcome the army into the city.
Xu Shao felt excited after reading and burning the letter.
His eyes were bright and he ordered: "Come here, please ask General Lei Xu to come."
"Here!"
The attendant went to inform him immediately.
Not long after, Lei Xu entered the study.
He was in his thirties and was quite capable. Many generals under Yuan Shu followed Yuan Shu's example, looting everywhere and being extravagant. Lei Xu was one of the few who was relatively self-disciplined and could restrain his subordinates.
Historically, Lei Xu was surrendered by Liu Bei and became Liu Bei's man.
Lei Xu saw Xu Shao and asked, "Mr. Xu informed me to come. What's the matter?"
Xu Shao said: "General Lei, our opportunity has come to make a contribution."
Xu Shao has been trying to win over people. Although he has a good relationship with Qiao Rui, Yang Hong and others, such relationship is just to facilitate him to do things.
Lei Xu was different, and Xu Shao recognized it.
Yuan Shu has been defeated again and again, and now, he seems to have given up on himself, letting go of pleasure and exploiting the people without any limit. Not only Lei Xu, but also other people under Yuan Shu have lost all ambition, and they are all making money, wantonly
Grab profits.
After Xu Shao talked with Lei Xu several times, he finally persuaded Lei Xu to surrender.
Lei Xu heard Xu Shao's words and said: "I heard that Lu Shijun went to Wu County and defeated Xu Gong, the governor of Wu County. After Yuan Shu was defeated by Taishi Ci, Taishi Ci did not come to attack. How can we make a contribution?
"
Xu Shao said: "General Lei, my lord has captured Wu County and quickly changed his strategy. He has arrived at Shouchun County and will enter the city tonight. Now, we need to open the city gate and clear a way for our lord."
Lei Xu was also suddenly surprised.
Lu Xuan came so fast.
The troops were expensive and fast, and Lu Xuan's march was silent, which was really impressive. It was Lu Xuan's arrangement that made Lei Xu feel more hopeful about following Lu Xuan.
The stronger Lu Xuan is, the more hopeful he is.
Lei Xu thought for a while and asked: "Mr. Xu, which city gate did Lu Shijun want us to open?"
Xu Shao said directly: "My lord's letter only said that the city gates should be opened to welcome him, but it was not confirmed. Now, I just want to confirm it. After all, to open the city gates, General Lei needs to mobilize his troops. Which city have you confirmed?
If the door can be tricked into opening, I will inform the lord."
Lei Xu said directly: "Wang Mian, the captain guarding the south gate of Shouchun, is my direct descendant and can open the south gate."
Xu Shao said: "Then it's settled. Tonight, we will greet the lord outside the south gate. General Lei will go back and make arrangements. After dark, we will go to the south gate to welcome the lord into the city."
"no problem!"
Lei Xu nodded.
He left in a hurry, and Xu Shao also arranged for someone to send letters to the place of contact, and then Xu Shao returned to his house and waited. At ten o'clock in the evening, when it was getting dark, Xu Shao and Lei Xu met at the south gate.
Outside Shouchun South City, eight miles away.
This is a reed marsh area, the terrain is vast, and now there are green reeds, which can hide your whereabouts.
Lu Xuan is hiding here.
More than 8,000 people were hiding in silence.
While Lu Xuan was waiting, he received a reply from Xu Shao. Knowing that Xu Shao raised a fire as a signal outside the south gate, Lu Xuan felt relieved. He waited quietly. After the night fell, Lu Xuan led his men to march directly.
In a short time, we approached the area outside the south gate.
Under the cover of night, no one had a torch, and the war horses were under control, so everyone was hidden in the dark.
Early in the morning, this is the agreed time.
Lu Xuan no longer hesitated and directly asked Tai Shici to lead the people forward to raise the fire.
The fire crackled and burned, dispersing the darkness. Xu Shao and Lei Xu, who were waiting, found out and quickly ordered the city gate to be opened.
Crunch!
The city gate is open.
Lei Xu and Xu Shao went down from the tower and led people out to greet them.
Xu Shao looked urgent and clasped his fists and said: "My lord, General Lei Xu has opened the city gate and you can enter the city."
Lu Xuan said: "Tonight, we will kill Yuan Shu and enter the city."
Taishi Ci led his people into the city first, and separated a few soldiers to guard the south gate. Then the army led by Taishi Ci headed towards the north city area. Lu Xuan followed him into the city, and also led the following people on their way quickly.
Not long after, Lu Xuan caught up with Tai Shici and led his army towards Beicheng.
Lu Xuan's army entered the city, and the news spread quickly.
It also spread to the General's Mansion in Beicheng.
When Yuan Shu received the news that Lu Xuan had come to kill him, he was shocked and angry. Especially the betrayal of Xu Shao and Lei Xu made Yuan Shu furious. He roared loudly: "Xu Shao, a dog thief, and Lei Xu, a common man, actually betrayed me.
If I catch them, I will cut them into pieces."
Yang Hong also came. He looked anxious and said: "My lord, it's too late to take care of Lei Xu and Xu Shao's affairs. Let's evacuate quickly, otherwise it will be too late to leave."
"Yes, yes, evacuate quickly."
Yuan Shu quickly ordered.,
He loudly said: "Arrange people to go to the warehouse and take away all the gold and all the money. As long as we have money, we can still recruit elites and regain our strength after we leave Shouchun."
Yang Hong shook his head and said urgently: "Lord, it's too late, retreat quickly."
Yuan Shu hesitated for a while, but still arranged for soldiers to carry a small amount of money. Then, he took Yang Hong and Xu Shao and hurriedly prepared to go out. However, Yuan Shu and his party came to the gate. When they just opened the gate, countless lights lit up around them.
Torch.
Taishi Ci is here.
The elite troops under Tai Shici's command surrounded Yuan Shu's general mansion.
Lu Xuan stood beside Tai Shici. When he saw Yuan Shu coming out, he said with a smile on his face: "Yuan Shu, we meet again."