Lu Lan walked into the Chinese army's tent, and before he spoke, Lu Xun could see the result from his face.
"Tong Zhao still refuses?"
"Well, another trip was in vain." Lu Lan said with a wry smile: "Now I finally know where his father and son's undefeated reputation comes from. They are so impeccable that they don't dare to take any risks."
Lu Xun shook his head: "You are wrong. If Zhao Yun did not dare to take risks, where would Liu Chan be today? I heard Fei Yi say that during the Battle of Hanzhong, Zhao Yun even forced Cao's army back with an empty camp. It's not like Zhao Tong did not dare to take risks.
, but he is wary of us. The more you talk, the more he suspects that we have ulterior motives. With such a mentality, how could he take risks again."
Lu Lan sighed softly: "That's right, what should we do next?"
"There's no rush." Lu Xun knocked on the military report on the case: "Zhao Tong will no longer be able to be so calm soon."
Lu Lan looked at Lu Xun in surprise, then picked up the military report and read it. This was the military report sent by Sun Quan. Ma Di and Wei Ba had joined forces and captured Wuguan. They are currently in Chenbing Li County and intend to march eastward to Wancheng. However,
, Sun Quan expressed doubts about their ability to capture Wancheng, and asked Lu Xun to hold his troops and wait to see the progress of the Shu Han army first.
Lu Lan put down the military report and thought for a moment: "General, there is something wrong with your order..."
Lu Xun looked at Lu Lan calmly.
"If we continue to cooperate with the Shu Han, then at this moment, we can either attack north to further attract the Wei army's attention and share the pressure for the Shu Han army. Or we can go west, first join forces with the king to capture Jiangxia, and then attack Sima Yi with the Shu Han army. But
What’s the point of standing still?”
"It's nothing, just bargaining." Lu Xun pondered for a moment: "In my opinion, it's either the modification technology of warships or the stone bullet making technology of thunderbolt chariots."
Lu Lan suddenly realized. He had also heard about the fact that the supply of stone bullets in the Thunderbolt Car could not keep up with the consumption.
"Standing still is the best way at the moment. Although Man Chong doesn't look down on him, Zhang He's elite cavalry are powerful enemies. Before he leaves Lu'an, we should not act rashly. Containing him in Yuzhou is the greatest help to the Shu Han."
Lu Lan looked at Lu Xun in surprise. Lu Xun had obviously misunderstood Sun Quan's intention. Sun Quan asked him to stand still and wait to bargain with Wei Ba. Lu Xun himself knew this very well, but he still interpreted Sun Quan's intention as waiting for action. This
The difference seems subtle, but is actually very serious.
Why did Lu Xun have such thoughts? Lu Lan was frightened for a moment, but she didn't dare to think deeply.
Lu Xun saw Lu Lan's confused look in his eyes, but did not point it out. He just said lightly: "Be on guard, don't let Zhang He take advantage of it. In addition, you go and talk to Zhao Tong and Chen Dao, idleness is also idle."
Well, why not have a Cuju competition to let the soldiers exercise their bodies. I think the princess will definitely like it."
Lu Lan did not object to this, and soon went to tell Zhao Tong. As Lu Xun expected, Sun Luban was already growing hairy. When he heard about the joint Cuju competition between the Han and Wu armies, he was immediately elated and was very excited about Lu Xun's performance.
The look and feel is greatly improved.
The two armies began to get busy, which alarmed Zhang He and Man Chong. They did not dare to be careless. On the one hand, they strengthened their vigilance and on the other hand, they sent people to inquire about the situation. When they knew that the Han and Wu armies were preparing for a Cuju competition, they still couldn't believe it.
The two armies were facing each other, and they were still in the mood to compete. Could it be Lu Xun's plan?
Zhang He was very anxious. Lu Xun and Zhao Tong guarded the camp tightly and did not give him any chance. He could not attack or defend, and was in a dilemma. The war in Nanyang was tense, Nanxiang fell, and Wuguandao quickly
It would also fall into the hands of Wei Ba. Emperor Cao Rui was forced to return to Wancheng, but he was restrained by Lu Xun and unable to move. It was really frustrating.
However, Zhang He soon stopped feeling aggrieved.
Taking advantage of the Cuju competition, Lu Xun, who had always been reclusive, had a rare meeting with Zhao Tong and Chen Dao, and also met Sun Luban. Because the Cuju competition was fierce and exciting, Sun Luban was in a good mood, and his attitude towards Lu Xun was also much better. That day
Lu Xun said that at this time, the main force of the Wei army was restrained in Nanyang and Yuzhou could not move. It was a good time for the Wu army to attack from Yangzhou. Sun Luban nodded in agreement and immediately gave Sun Quan a "suggestion", hoping that he would send Sun Shao to attack.
Wang Ling, the governor of Yangzhou who stationed troops in Huaiyin, proposed a plan of using land and water.
When Sun Quan received this suggestion, he couldn't help but feel excited. On the one hand, he was surprised that Sun Luban had such a vision, and on the other hand, he also felt that this was indeed a good opportunity. Sun Shao was Sun Ce's adopted son and had guarded Yangzhou for many years. He was a trustworthy person.
General. But the navy had already been prepared. It was originally planning to go to sea to find Yizhou and Danzhou, but it was only because of the strong opposition of the ministers that it never took place. If they were arranged to cooperate with Sun Shao to attack Yangzhou, this would
That's a good idea.
Sun Quan immediately sent someone to consult Lu Xun. Little did he know that this idea was originally Lu Xun's, but Lu Xun brought it up through Sun Luban's mouth. There was no reason for him to disagree. So Sun Quan quickly ordered Sun Shao to let him
He prepared to launch an offensive.
Sun Shao had been preparing for a long time and was waiting to set off. As soon as he received Sun Quan's order, he immediately sent his troops northward and approached Huaiyin. At the same time, the ten thousand navy stationed at Jingkou also sailed northward.
Suddenly, Yangzhou was in emergency. Faced with the menacing Sun Shao and others, Wang Ling immediately sent six hundred miles to ask for help from Cao Rui.
Cao Rui was also very worried. Wei Ba and Ma Di were preparing to attack Li County, Sima Yi was still struggling in Fancheng, and now something happened in Yangzhou, he was really anxious. Sometimes he thought, just give up Nanyang and move the capital to Yecheng. The battle lines are so drawn
If you persist for so long, who knows if the final victory will be yours?
Although he thought so, Cao Rui sent someone to send a message to Zhang He, asking him to go eastward and prepare to coordinate with Wang Ling to prevent the Wu army from going deep into Qingxu.
Zhang He received the order and immediately left the camp and headed east.
At this time, Lu Lan found Zhao Tong again. General Zhao, shall we discuss the next war?
Zhao Tong readily agreed.
…
Turbulent water, thirty miles upstream of Li County.
Guan Feng, wearing a helmet, is sitting on a fiery red horse. Nan Hu and Han Zhenying are guarding one on the left and the other on the right. Four bulldogs like calves are following behind with their tongues sticking out. The sight of it is heart-wrenching.
chill.
However, the soldiers in the transport camp were not unfamiliar with this scene. Although they were a little scared of the four fierce dogs, they did not panic. They knew very well that these four fierce dogs were Mrs. Guan's guards who could not speak, but they were obedient.
, as long as you have no ill intentions towards Mrs. Guan, they will not hurt you.
But who would have any ill intentions towards Mrs. Guan? Not to mention that most of them are Taoist disciples from Guanzhong, and Mrs. Guan’s husband Wei Ba is the chief priest of Tianshi Taoism in Guanzhong District. Mrs. Guan is also a very gentle person.
This noble lady is very caring and caring to ordinary people like them, and she is like a compassionate Madonna. Who would be malicious to people like her?
Wherever Guan Feng went, she was greeted with heartfelt smiles and greetings. She looked at the busy construction site and walked up to an old carpenter with gray beard and asked: "Husband, how is the progress?"
The old carpenter quickly put down the tools in his hand, wiped his hands on his apron, and bowed: "Back to Madam, the progress is going well, we have eaten well, slept well, everyone is very energetic, and in half a day's work, the pontoon bridge will be completed."
It can be completed with just the parts, and you will never miss the important event of my wife."
Guan Feng stroked the newly formed parts and nodded with satisfaction: "That's great. The dimensions are all according to the drawings, right?"
"That's that." The old carpenter said with a proud smile: "I dare not say anything else. When it comes to understanding pictures, we Guanzhong craftsmen are probably the earliest batch. When General Zhennan set up a workshop in Chang'an,
, the old man helped him when he was improving the Pili car and the Liandao car. Over the years, we have become accustomed to working according to the drawings. Dimensions and other things are checked every day to ensure that nothing goes wrong. "
Guan Feng smiled slightly: "Thank you for your hard work, old man. When these pontoons are completed, you can rest."
"It doesn't matter." The old carpenter patted his strong chest: "Although the old man is a little older, he is as strong as a young man."
Nanhu and the other barbarian girls laughed, attracting enthusiastic looks from the young craftsmen around them.
Guan Feng was very satisfied. Ma Su did not deal with her, and sent skilled craftsmen, which greatly ensured the progress of the work. She looked into the distance, and out of sight, several Wei army scouts were peeping on the other side of the rushing water.
From the moment she arrived here, such a scene was familiar to everyone, and everyone was used to it. Across the rushing water, everyone peered at each other, waiting for the battle to begin.
Ma Su attacked the city from the front, and Guan Feng went upstream to look for opportunities to cross the water to attack. This seemed to be a very conventional attack tactic. Guan Feng also wanted to use this seemingly conventional tactic to attract the Wei army's attention, so as to prepare for the attack.
Wei Ba created some opportunities. But she didn't know why, but she was still a little uneasy. She always felt that Wei Jun's reaction was too normal.
Seeing Guan Feng frown slightly, Han Zhenying, who felt the same way, took a step closer and comforted softly: "Madam, the young master is a cautious person. The person who can ambush him is probably not born yet."
Guan Fengqiang laughed and nodded, but his eyebrows were still a little tight.
"Madam, it's not good for the child if you act like this." Han Zhenying said worriedly: "You should stay in a comfortable mood."
Guan Feng lowered her head, looked at her belly that had not changed, and finally showed a smile. After a while, she raised her head and said calmly to Han Zhenying: "Send someone to inform Ma Changshi and General Dang that our army is ready
OK, they can attack the city."
"Here." Han Zhenying responded and turned around to make arrangements.
"Nan Hu, send a few capable men to cross the water with the sacred dogs to check the situation within fifty miles. I always feel that Wei Jun's reaction is a bit abnormal. Although there are no high mountains here, there are many hills. If you want to hide, you can go there in a hurry.
The scouts who pass by may not be able to detect it."
Nan Hu nodded: "Madam, don't worry, I will select some people and make a trip myself."
"That would be perfect." Guan Feng paused and then said: "Find some guides among the soldiers. They are from Nanyang and are more familiar with the terrain of Nanyang than you are."