Late Yuan Dynasty: I am the true emperor

Chapter 22 is about changing homes (please read later)

In the courtyard of Changjiaao Village, the Chaohu generals were feasting on horse meat. They unanimously agreed with Lu Jin's new plan of "encircling a point and attacking the reinforcements".

To put it simply, besieging a point and attacking its reinforcements is just like the ambush on Zuo Junbi this time, which is to lure the enemy out of the city and then find a place to ambush them.

The difference is that last time he used himself as bait to lure Zuo Junbi out of the city, this time he used Luzhou City as bait to lure Zhu Liangzu out of the city.

Being able to ambush and annihilate the enemy's main force outside the city would cost much less than storming the city by force. Even if they had not read any military books, they understood this principle.

Moreover, they had gained experience from defeating Zuo Junbi this time, and it would not be difficult to replicate it again, so all the generals were very confident.

As for Luzhou City? Anyway, the duck is already cooked in the pot. It’s just a matter of eating it a day earlier or a day later.

After everyone finished their meal, Lu Jin took out a few small paper balls and handed them to everyone and said.

"I calculated that there are 1800 sets of armor, and each squad is only issued six sets of armor, which can equip about four battalions. So there are four sets with words on them, and the others are empty. Whoever draws the one with words will have their battalion equipped first.

"After the equipment is distributed, we will assign tasks. Those who don't change their equipment this time will go to the siege and feint. Those who get the armor will follow me to fight Zhu Liangzu."

"Okay, each of you take one."

Seeing Lu Jin put the paper ball in the palm of his hand, and there was no difference in appearance, the generals picked one at random, and then there were voices of either joy or annoyance.

In the end, those who received the equipment were Liao Yongzhong, Yu Tingyu, Yu Tonghai and Zhang Desheng. Everyone immediately looked at the Yu father and son with envy. They thought that they were so lucky.

Liao Yongan didn't care. He had already anticipated that he might not participate in this ambush. After all, among all the generals in Chaohu, there were only Lu Jin and Liao Yongan who had prestige and ability to command the entire army. If Lu Jin went to attack the reinforcements, then Liao Yongan would have to go to besiege the city. This was almost certain.

But he still asked, "Brother Lu, aren't you taking only four battalions to fight for reinforcements a little too little?"

Lu Jin nodded, "Four battalions are certainly not enough. I just said that the battalion that was refitted should be used as the main attack force, but I didn't say that other battalions should not be brought along."

What happened next was just as Liao Yongan had expected, and he listened to Lu Jin assigning tasks.

“I will lead six battalions and the two hundred cavalrymen in this siege. Cavalrymen are not needed in a siege anyway.

"In addition to the four battalions that were just drawn, the two battalions of Brother Yongjian and Zhongzhong will also go. Brother Yongan will be in charge of the siege of Luzhou. My battalion will be commanded by Zhang Wen for the time being."

Everyone was shocked again when they heard this. Yu Tingyu immediately asked, "There are only two combat battalions left here. Isn't that too little? Can we surround them?"

Lu Jin spread his hands helplessly, "There is nothing we can do. We only have so many troops at the moment. But if you want to besiege the city, it's almost enough. It's just bluffing. We are not really asking you to attack the city. Besides, there are new surrendered soldiers there."

Lu Jin further explained his troop deployment.

Because Luzhou City is a special place and they happen to be a navy, it is not difficult to bluff and besiege the city.

Why was Luzhou called Hefei in ancient times? Because it is the source of the two Fei Rivers, the Dongfei River and the Xifei River, so it was called Hefei. The Luzhou City of the Yuan Dynasty was on the bank of the Dongfei River. The lower reaches of the Dongfei River are connected to Chaohu Lake. Chaohu Lake belongs to the Chaohu Navy, so you understand.

Luzhou City used the natural river as its moat, which gave Chaohu an opportunity. They could row boats from Chaohu to the north and drive directly to the foot of Luzhou City. The fleet could be deployed along the river to surround Luzhou.

Is there anything more bluffing than a thousand sails besieging a city?

Lu Jin said immediately, "We don't need too many people, but we must have enough ships. When the time comes, we can surround Luzhou with hundreds of ships, and scare the defenders in the city to death!"

"Hahahaha." The generals burst into laughter when they heard this. They could imagine that scene.

After everyone finished laughing, Lu Jin spoke again.

“In fact, there are quite a few troops besieging the city. Brother Yongan has one battalion, Zhang Wen has one battalion, plus a logistics battalion, which makes nearly three thousand people.

"There are also 1924 prisoners captured this time. Excluding the wounded, there are also reinforcements for each battalion. The remaining people can form two battalions. They can then be given to brothers Yin Congdao and Zheng Yong to lead respectively, so there will be five battalions in total.

"After the siege, you don't need to feint. You can send people to cut wood and build siege equipment. Anyway, you can scare them. If you have time, you can also ask Brother Zheng Yong to recruit some new soldiers. Although they have not been trained, they can also strengthen their momentum." Liao Yongan nodded, "Then I have five or six battalions here, plus a fleet, which is indeed enough. Food and grass can also be transported directly from Chaohu Lake by the fleet, which is convenient. Even if we waste time with the city, we can afford it.

"But when should we start the siege? The news of Zuo Junbi's annihilation will not be kept secret for long. Luzhou City must have become suspicious after not returning for such a long time."

Lu Jin immediately said, "The fleet will arrive at Luzhou City at dawn tomorrow, so we should do this as soon as possible!"

Everyone opened their mouths wide when they heard this. Lu Jin was always quick and decisive in doing things. He would do things as soon as he thought of them, but wasn't this too quick?

Yu Tingyu immediately became worried, "But don't we still have to set up an ambush? We will besiege the city tomorrow. Luzhou will send a messenger to Lu'an that day to deliver a letter. If Lu'an's reinforcements are fast, they will arrive that night. At the latest, it will take two days.

"In such a short time, we have to march, select an ambush location, formulate tactics, and lure Zhu Liangzu into the ambush circle. Will we have enough time to attack the reinforcements?"

"It's still in time." Lu Jin nodded confidently, and then asked, "Zhu Liangzu was born into a wealthy family, and his soldiers are local militiamen from Lu'an. Do you think that for Zhu Liangzu, Luzhou City is what he cares about most?"

"What does Brother Lu mean?" Upon hearing this, Yu Tingyu's mind suddenly flashed with lightening, as if he understood something.

Lu Jin smiled sinisterly.

"Whether Luzhou City is lost or not is none of Zhu Liangzu's business. Liu'an is his home base, and the homes and families of his soldiers are also in Liu'an.

"You said that when they finally arrived in Luzhou to support us, they suddenly heard that Lu'an was attacked by us. Will they stay in Luzhou or go home to save Lu'an?"

"Wonderful!"

Everyone's eyes lit up when they heard this, and they couldn't help but applaud.

"So what brother Lu means is that we should not ambush Zhu Liangzu on the way he comes to Luzhou, but on the way he returns to Lu'an from Luzhou?" Yu Tingyu asked excitedly.

Lu Jin nodded, "That's right. This way we can create a time difference with Zhu Liangzu, and we can calmly choose the battlefield. We can even rest for a day and wait for Zhu Liangzu, who is almost dying of running back and forth, to come to us on his own. I don't believe that he won't come back if his own lair is stolen!"

This tactic, in simple terms, is to surround a point and attack its reinforcements, plus an alternative way of changing homes. It doesn't matter even if Zhu Liangzu doesn't go back at that time. If you dare not go back, I will really take down Lu'an. Of course, this is impossible.

Even if Zhu Liangzu himself can remain rational, the soldiers under his command are all from Lu'an, and their parents, wives and children are all in their hometown. Can you stop them from going back?

Your next-door neighbor needs help, but your own house is also on fire. Who do you save first?
However, Lu Jin's understanding of Zhu Liangzu was limited, and the plan was still a bit risky, so he had to make some further arrangements just in case.

After thinking about it, and waiting for all the Chaohu generals to leave to rest, Lu Jin found a bottle of Yunnan Baiyao aerosol from the medical bag in the car and came to the house where Ye Sheng was resting.

"who is it?"

Ye Sheng, who was lying on the bed in the room, heard the noise outside and asked vigilantly.

"it's me."

Lu Jin pushed the door and walked in.

"How is your injury? Can you still fight in the next two days?"

"The injury is not serious. My lord, is there anything you want us to do?"

Lu Jin nodded.

"I want you to do something for me!"

Because of the arrangement of the plot foreshadowing later, I revised it several times, so this chapter is posted late. There is another chapter today.

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