Chiwuxing

The third and fifth chapters - the military commander pays attention to the clues, the generals in the deep mountains and dangerous mountains want to rush first

Wu Masun approached the person behind the table, his young face was covered with scorching sweat.

"Military teacher," Wu Masun stood in front of the desk, staring at Kou Bing, while the old man just flipped through the book blindly without even lifting his eyelids.

"Military Master!" Wu Masun said urgently, "What are you waiting for, old man? The hottest three-hour period has long passed, and you still have to wait for the Yan army to come and attack the city coolly? Do I still have to prepare in the city?" How about welcoming them with melons and fruits?"

Kou Bing closed the book, looked up at the muscular young man in front of him, and said helplessly, "Wuma, even if we win, we have to hold our breath."

He picked up a roll of map in his hand, unfolded it slowly, and instructed: "Right now, the Yan army and his party have been stationed outside the city and stared at it for several months, and the important towns of Qixian and Liangzhou in the east of Tongzhou are all strengthening their guards and preparing to surround us. "

"So what?" Wu Masun said disdainfully, "Aren't we just here to fight them? Let's fight together! Sooner or later, it will be our Nanban territory!"

"Listen to what I have to say," Kou Bing said helplessly, "If we send troops now and then move eastward, wouldn't that be in line with the wishes of the Yan army? They must be angry when they lose the city guard. Let's wear down their patience for a while. In any case, the city has already been acquired, so no more mistakes are allowed this time."

"It's not Yan Bing's patience you're wasting, it's my patience." Wu Masun said angrily, "Military Master, we're fighting a war, not just playing with your empty airs! Anyway, the military power is with me. Listen to me this time!"

Kou Bing also couldn't stand the boy's temper at the beginning, and said: "You don't listen to my words, and you still listen to the words of the lord! There is no news of sending troops on your own initiative over there, so why are you in a hurry at this time! Big and small fights against you I have fought a lot, why do I always think that I can swallow the whole country of Yan in one day..."

"Hmph, those are the Yan people and they are out of luck..." Wu Masun turned around and sat on a chair beside him, still out of breath.

There was a moment of silence in the air.

Kou Bing suddenly said:

"Wuma, you have been here all day in a hurry to dispatch troops, didn't you notice any strange signs in the army recently?"

Wumasun thought for a moment when he heard the words, and replied: "The brothers in the army have been training all day long, what is the omen?"

Kou Bing raised his eyebrows and said to him, "You come with me."

Wumasun didn't know why, so he followed him to the stables suspiciously. The two picked two horses and prepared to drive them.

Seeing Kou Bing's neat movement of getting on the horse, Wu Masun clicked his tongue: "Military Master, it seems that you still have two brushes. It seems that you have practiced the horse-mounting movement!"

Kou Bing laughed and said: "When I was young, I often hunted with the Lord and the others. At that time, you were still a baby!"

Wu Masun's face darkened, and just as he was about to retort, Kou Bing said: "Okay, come and go somewhere with me."

Wu Masun knew that he must have something important to call him out, so he steered his horse to follow, cursing inwardly: This is an old thing that relies on the old to sell the old!

The two horses, one in front and one behind, were not slow, and they went round and round to the Jinhe River outside the city.

Wu Masun looked around at the natural vegetation and asked in doubt, "What does the military commander mean?"

Kou Bing asked with a smile, "Can you see any abnormalities?"

The water in Hanoi is clear, and the green plants on the shore are shady. The trees next to it occasionally drop a few leaves, but it still does not affect the greenery.

Wu Masun searched for a long time, but he really didn't know what he meant, so he said impatiently: "The military master has something to say."

Kou Bing got off his horse, faced Jin Hehe and said, "Do you still remember when the Yan army broke down when they attacked Tongzhou a few months ago?"

Wu Masun also got off his horse, walked behind him, nodded and said: "At that time, I was fighting against the Lord's army in the city, and I learned about it after the fact, so... what's the problem?"

Kou Bing stared at the river and said, "Don't you really think that the river has become shallower than when we first arrived? Although the river surface is different from the summer flood period, the deepest part of the river at this time is I'm afraid it can't even cover the thighs of a normal person."

Wu Masun looked at the surface of the Jin River glistening in the sun. After he entered the city, he only cared about looting and killing people. Where did he pay attention to these details, he hesitated and said: "...is it the waters of the country of Yan, this... I don't understand .”

Kou Bing turned around and said, "Then let me ask again, has the military rations for this month been delivered on time?"

Wu Masun smiled sheepishly: "This matter...is under the care of the rear army, I didn't pay attention."

Kou Bing also smiled lightly, walked over and patted him on the shoulder, and said: "Wuma, I think you are still dazzled by the victory. The Yan people just lost a city and are planning how to fight back. At this time, you should Always be on the lookout for this turmoil!"

"What you just said is absolutely right. This water is still the water of the Yan Kingdom. Without the people in this city, we just occupied an extra piece of land out of thin air. If we really want land, we will continue to cultivate south. You can dig up the ground again, but what's the use of that?"

"Now that we have just occupied a piece of land in Yandi, but if you are eager to get ahead, in the end, don't lose sight of what is in front of you, and everything outside your vision will become a fantasy."

Wu Masun was so choked that he couldn't speak.

Kou Bing went on to say: "You are still young, but the Lord respects you, and you have joined the army many times, which can be regarded as having sufficient experience on the battlefield. But as the commander-in-chief of the army, there are still many people in the army. There are many things you need to take care of, you can't just improve your own martial arts."

Wu Masun curled his lips, nodded in a rare obedience, and said, "What is the plan of the military division?"

"I learned from the rear army that the supply of food and grass this month has been delayed for about three days according to the usual days, so I have this guess. The Yan army may want to cut off water and food, forcing us to go out of the city to take the initiative to fight. I already Send a letter to the lord to inform the matter. If the food is cut off, it can last for a few days. If the water is cut off, it will threaten the combat effectiveness of the entire army. I am afraid that it will not be able to last for a long time. The lord should send troops over immediately. For assistance, we have to wait patiently for news from there." Kou Bing replied.

Hearing this, Wu Masun couldn't help asking: "Then why didn't you tell me when I asked about your situation these days?"

Kou Bing shook his head and sighed: "It's better not to rush to announce the secrets related to the marching strategy, lest someone below leak it out, and it will be difficult to handle... This is also specially entrusted by the Lord."

Wu Masun said again: "Anyway, it's only a few days since the reinforcements arrived, why don't we go out of the city to find their Yan army's grain storage areas and farm warehouses, and take the initiative to attack. If there is not enough food and grass, if all the soldiers are hungry, How to fight this battle?"

"Just wait for the news first." Kou Bing replied with a frown.

Wu Masun said bluntly: "Now the soldiers are all eager to send troops to kill the enemy. They are in high spirits. If you don't send troops now, do you really have to wait until the food and water are gone? No! Since you understand the situation, military commander, you can't stay here all the time. Waiting, seizing the opportunity to fight is the best policy."

What Wuma said was not without reason, Kou Bing was temporarily persuaded by the choice, and said: "If you want to send troops, don't be in a hurry to face the frontal attack, you can first send a group of surprise soldiers from the back of the city to the camp where the Yan army camped. After the chaos outside the city, attack from inside the city."

Wu Masun nodded, and asked again: "Or can we go east and attack the weakly defended Liangzhou?"

Kou Bing was helpless, this kid learned the lord's ambition to be bold, but he didn't learn to use his brain more, so he reprimanded: "No! Wuma, the Yan army is threatening to cut off food, but they want to fight quickly. At this time, we don't In order to attack the city, it is to eliminate the strength of the Yan army as much as possible. How do you know that Liangzhou's defense is weak? Maybe the Yan army is just laying a net for you to jump in."

"All right, all right," Wu Masun said perfunctorily, overwhelmed by the disturbance, "Do as you say."

"Liao Hui, Wei Xu, take your troops to block the exit of Kuaiji Mountain, and deploy more sentries along the way, waiting for the barbarian army to come over at any time. As soon as there is news, act immediately." Jia Yun faced a group of generals, Since the defeat, it is a rare moment for the generals to gather together.

The two took orders, and Jia Yun added: "You take four thousand soldiers to meet at the mountain pass, which is the place where the barbarian army must pass through to transport food and go out of the mountain. If the barbarian army sends reinforcements, the number of reinforcements should be more than this number, so At that time, as soon as the barbarian army arrives, send someone to send a message, and then lead the barbarian army outside the city of Tongzhou."

"Yes."

Jia Yun said to Jiao Shiling, Tang Lan and the others at the side: "You guys, station [-] soldiers in the camp on the upper reaches of the Jin River, temporarily stationed, and when the barbarians in the city come out to fight, they will attack from the side. Divide surprise troops to attack them."

Jiao Shiling asked: "Admiral, these 1 people are quite a number, and the upper reaches of the river are narrow and frequently affected by disasters. How do we dig trenches and set up camp?"

Jia Yundao: "I have secretly ordered Tang Lan to cut off the barbarian army's water and food. Within three days, the barbarian army will definitely go out of the city to fight. You don't need to plan to stay for a long time. If you need anything, you can send someone at any time. Go to the county to report."

The people below were all startled, only to realize that Jia Yun's apparent indifference in the past few months has actually been planned privately.

Tang Lan quietly turned her head to look at the expressions of the people under her eyes.

Jia Yun said to Lin Ping on the side: "Lin Ping, take 5000 troops to go east around the Jinhe River and attack from the back of Tongzhou. If the barbarians happen to send troops from the back city, try to lead the battlefield to the west main gate of the city. If you have news, send People report to the main army here."

"Yes."

Jia Yun looked at the crowd and said: "I am leading the main force in the central army to fight head-on. Once the battle starts, we will gather the barbarian army into the main battlefield and surround them on all sides. We must wipe out the barbarian army in one fell swoop and bring them back to Tongzhou!"

"Yes!"

"After a few months of recuperation, the soldiers have already sharpened their swords, and we don't need to rest. Everyone, go to the battalions immediately to prepare."

Wei Xu settled three thousand cavalry under the valley, turned around and saw Liao Hui standing silently in the rain, he couldn't help but go over and ask, "What's the matter, General?"

Liao Hui looked at the foot of the mountain covered by the forest in the distance. The high mountains stood up in the rain and fog, which looked a little scary in the night.Hearing this, he said to Wei Xu beside him: "The rain is hindering tonight, the barbarian army should not send troops forward at this time."

Wei Xu agreed from the side: "Yes, this time we are ambushing in the dark. They have been cowards for such a long time, how dare they take the risk and send reinforcements out in the rain at this time?"

Seeing Liao Hui looking at the mountain in front of him, he still asked: "What is the general looking at?"

Liao Hui said: "If the weather is fine tomorrow, I will go to Mount Meng personally. If you look at the soldiers here, tell me that the general has dispatched troops to survey the terrain nearby."

Wei Xu's eyes widened, knowing what he meant, and still persuading him: "General, don't go there in person, let Biao go down, what if you encounter some danger and delay your business?"

Liao Hui said disdainfully: "I told you earlier that you don't want to talk about it all the time. Mengshan is just a bit more complicated in terrain. If you don't go because of the danger, you are still a soldier in red armor! People who kill people with knives on the battlefield Evil ghosts are much more frightening than the bullshit stories you tell... Don't get involved in this matter! This general will go there himself to see who the hell it is!"

"But the brothers who went before are all gone. Even if the general doesn't believe it, you can't risk yourself at this juncture!"

"There are people watching every day in the camp. If you don't act at this time, you will wait for His Highness's bones to rot away?!" Liao Hui retorted, still looking ahead, and said, "Take a step back and say, if His Highness can't even find the bones, Do you think that Jia Yun's place is easy to explain to the court? No matter what your Highness... How can the majesty of the Tian family be thrown away at will, even for the sake of face, His Majesty will not disturb the generals in the army."

Wei Xu still wanted to stop him: "But even if you want to go, you still have to inform Jia Yun, if you really miss the official business at Kuaiji..."

"King Yu is not only the kindness to me, but also the friendship for several years, you know what a fart! I don't care if it is a 'Valley of Death' or a 'Valley of the Dead'. If I don't see His Highness live and die with my own eyes, I will feel sad install!"

Seeing Liao Hui's broad shoulders from behind, Wei Xu was shocked for a moment, and silently stopped dissuading him.

Liao Hui said: "King Yu is a nobleman of the royal family, but he has been tortured in the barracks since he was a child, and he has done his duty to protect Dayan. Back then, when His Highness was a small assistant in the army, he was willing to go alone to rescue us captured people. Later, I took the responsibility of violating the military regulations alone. Until two years ago when I was suddenly tortured by the poisonous Gu of the Southern Barbarians, the pain of cutting flesh and scraping bones, I and the others were all watching from the sidelines...even I have killed countless people No one has ever seen such a tragic situation inflicted on a living person without enough anesthesia...you tell me to shrink back now?"

"...I'm afraid that only Jia Yun, a hard-hearted eunuch, would give up when he encounters setbacks."

Liao Hui panted heavily, lost in memory, speechless for a long time.

Wei Xu gritted his teeth and listened, and said, "...when is the general going to come back?"

"It's more convenient and quicker for me to drive alone, avoiding people's eyes and ears. If I'm lucky, I can come back in two days," Liao Hui said, "You heard what Jia Yun ordered that day. The barbarians invaded our mountains and rivers, and Kuaiji Mountain It’s true that you can’t just follow the instructions just because I made a mistake alone. Don’t you complain to me all day and want to take on important responsibilities? This time I will give you this opportunity. If there is any problem with the march, I will return to you when I come back sin!"

Wei Xu said in a deep voice, "General, don't worry."

Liao Hui paused, then turned around again, his expression as usual.

He looked at Wei Xu, couldn't help but sneered, and said, "What? This general also used the wrong method before? It seems that beating and scolding are not easy for you, but for you, you have to be so aware A trick of love?"

"...Then you don't lose your temper with me after you know."

"Go away!" Liao Hui took the opportunity to say, "I can tell you, if you correct your defiant faults, I can directly recommend you to become a general in the future if you want to be a general."

"You don't need to worry about it, general, I have that ability myself," Wei Xu said with a disdainful smile, "It's time for you veterans to step aside."

"Hey!" Liao Hui didn't show mercy, and punched Wei Xu on the shoulder, "Give you a little sunshine and it will shine... Don't worry, this general is always strong, this time I will let you see, Mengshan is still alive I really have to go in and make some troubles!"

The heavy rain muffled the sound of their conversation.

In Luoxi city, the private hall of the Nanman lord is the place where he handles the official affairs of the privy. There is always no one to guard and serve him. The inside and outside of the hall are empty.

The figure in purple stands in the hall, and is looking up at the desk. Behind the desk is a map of the Nanman about ten feet long. The mountains and rivers and the terrain above it are clearly defined. From this, it can be seen that the border of the Nanman is in the shape of a crescent, occupying the south, like a half-tailed phoenix. Supporting the large area of ​​Yanjiang in the center, the topographic map of Yandi in the north is obviously blank and incomplete, only the outline is still clear.

Fu Xuan didn't turn her head, walked to the right side of the map, looked at the right side of the map fixedly, and then said: "Do you know why the lonely king didn't let you lead the army this time?"

In the center of the hall behind him, there was a figure crawling, the black clothes blended with the carpet, and a muffled voice came from below: "The end will not be known."

"Because the lonely king has more important things for you to do."

The figure moved slightly.

"Compared to your master, the lonely king values ​​you more," Fu Xuan turned around with an unclear expression in her eyes, "Although Wuma has excellent military strength, but he is still young, he is still greedy for merit. You and Xuan Jian can be called soldiers. Veteran general, Xuan Jian sent troops last time and lost the victory in Qiannan. The lonely king didn't take any serious responsibility because of his loyalty and bravery. But the fact that you haven't been called up all the time is not because of Xuan Jian's incident, but because of this attack The main battlefield of Yan has not yet been launched, and the early stage is to explore the bottom of the country of Yan. Therefore, the leader of the attack on Yan, the lonely king, has long been interested in you, and the task of commanding the army is also ready to be entrusted to you."

Hearing Fu Xuan mention his master, he bowed his head even lower, but his heart felt like a thunderstorm, mixed with sadness and joy: "Thank you, Lord, for your respect."

Fu Xuan said: "Li Hu, Yu Gong, Yan Man has a long-standing feud, and Yu privately, Xuan Jian died at the hands of Yan people. No matter what you do, you should avenge my family and your master. This important task of cutting Yan , the lonely king thought that it was up to you."

Only then did Sha Lihu raise his head, his eyes flashed with hatred, and he said: "The general will understand, let the lord tell you."

Fu Xuan nodded with satisfaction: "Come here."

Sha Lihu heard the words and stepped forward.

Fu Xuan pointed his finger to the east of Mandi, and said: "Gu Wang ordered you to lead troops around the border of Nanman from where you are now, to the northern extreme of Nanman, and attack from Tongcheng at the east end of Yandi."

Sha Lihu stared at the map pointing to the location, wondering: "Didn't you plan to attack Yan from the west to the east?"

"That's just a false move first," Fu Xuan said calmly, "We originally attacked on the basis of the summer flood in the Jinhe River. The climate in the south is humid and hot, and it is not easy to march in summer. I didn't expect that eunuch Jia Yun to just sit there and wait for a counterattack. Hmph, I really can hold my breath... If I can keep it, that's fine, but if I can't, it's fine. The lonely king wants you to go around this time Opening up new adjacent battlefields along the border is also to allow you to plan for long-term operations."

Sha Lihu asked, "Why did you choose this place?"

Fu Xuan replied: "Do you still remember what the lonely king once said, 'If you don't fight, you will be defeated'? This city, it is better to say that it is just causing chaos for the Yan Kingdom, and when there is chaos within them, we can attack again at that time, and then we can move our troops straight to the Imperial Capital City in one fell swoop."

"So the lonely king orders you, don't be in a hurry to lead all the soldiers and horses to attack Yancheng directly, don't easily damage your strength at this time, just engage in a few small battles in the local area to frighten those Yan people, pretending to be true...don't let them Guess what you want to do, and if you do this, the mind of the Yan people will be affected by you."

Sha Lihu nodded in thought, half understanding.

"As for when to start a large-scale war, we only need to listen to the news from the city. The lonely king is still waiting for an opportunity. However, if there are any problems on the border, especially the merged tribes in the northern part of Yandi If there is a sound, it must be reported in detail at any time.”

Sha Lihu solemnly clasped his fists and said, "Yes!"

"One more thing," Fu Xuan's eyes flickered, and added, "The plans I told you today are not allowed to reveal a word to anyone, even those soldiers who are close to you, your relatives, Neither."

"Why is this?"

Fu Xuan's eyes were cold: "In case there are some spies in the army who are bribed by the Yan people, such a military plan must be kept strictly secret from the people below. This time, even the deputy general around you doesn't need to tell. You just follow the orders given to you by the lonely king." That's enough. The lonely king will give you the soldier talisman, and you can just dispatch your troops and set off."

Sha Lihu nodded in agreement, saw Fu Xuan turned around and continued to look at the topographic map, concealed his emotions, and asked in a low voice: "My lord, that Wumasun..."

Fu Xuan paused her fingers and said: "Wuma was impatient to attack Yan and occupy the land, so he sent Xuan Jian to defend the city. There is no blame for him, it can only be that Yan was cruel and murdered. After the army returned, the lonely king personally defended the city. Xuan Jian held a funeral ceremony to comfort him for his life as a guard of the Nanman army."

When Sha Lihu heard the words, he didn't say any more, so he asked An to leave.

Shen Bu stepped out of the palace gate, he didn't care about it, and went straight into the rain alone, letting the sharp cold rain hit him, he didn't stop walking.