Jia Xu shouted three times in a row.

I'm really impatient.

He hit his horse and ran back.

"Your Majesty, it seems that the troops of the Western Shang Empire are unwilling to surrender. Let's also say storm and end the battle. Jia Xu said.

"There's no hurry."

Xu Ding personally stepped forward to shout.

"Soldiers of Huaxia Kingdom, you have no way to escape. If you continue to fight, you will only die. Listen to me, lay down your arms, and walk out of the city. You can live. ”

"When I was in Xuzhou before, your troops surrendered, and they were all in Xuchang, Yuzhou..."

........

Xu Ding shouted for a long time.

Jia Xu has always been impatient.

But...

Just as he was about to persuade Xu Ding to give up, the gate of the city ahead was opened.

Two teams of soldiers, armed with rifles, ran out of it.

Led by a soldier, holding a white flag.

Jia Xu hurriedly stepped forward: "This is surrender?" ”

"I said earlier, don't give up. The soldiers of the Western Shang Empire are human beings just like us. There are also seven emotions and six desires. If he has seven emotions and six desires, he will inevitably be timid, afraid, and worried, and if he does not surrender, it will be called abnormal. Xu Dingdao.

"Your Majesty is wise."

Even if Nanpi's troops surrendered, Jia Xu didn't think it was right to do so.

For those who are not of our race will have different hearts.

I don't know which day, these surrendered enemy troops will mutiny again.

It was even more troublesome at that time.

..........

The troops of Nanpi City went out of the city one after another to surrender.

Xu Ding sent a regiment of troops, counted the weapons, and accepted the surrender.

Since then.

The Western Shang Empire's plan to attack Hebei in an attempt to inflict a north-south attack on the Huaxia Kingdom was completely defeated. All the attacking troops were either wiped out or surrendered.

this day.

In Pengcheng, Xuzhou.

Lu Su received a reply from Guo Jia.

Guo Jia did not allow the First Army to act without authorization and attack Yangzhou.

Lu Xun is also here.

He glanced at the reply and sighed, "Feng Xiao is still so careful." ”

"Maybe he's right."

Lu Su said: "Now to attack Yangzhou, the time is not too ripe. If you wait for the battle of Fancheng, the battle with Hebei will end. Gathering the strength of our two armies, we will surely win. ”

"By then, we'll have nothing to do." Lu Xun said.

.....

In fact, this thing. There is Lu Su's responsibility, and there is also Lu Xun's responsibility.

At the beginning, it was Lu Su who was whimsical and wanted to start a big war and recover Yangzhou in one fell swoop.

He sent someone to send a letter to Lu Xun, wanting to get Lu Xun's support.

Lu Xun was bored in Qianjun, of course he was willing.

However, he was not in favor of recovering the entire territory of Yangzhou, because the combined forces of his and Lu Su were not enough. So, he suggested that Lu Su should only recover Huainan and Shouchun.

As long as Shouchun is controlled, the enemy will be blocked in the east of Yangzhou, which will also be more conducive to their defense of the Central Plains.

After hearing this, Lu Su immediately agreed.

Only then did he urgently send a letter to Guo Jia and prepare to start working.

Who would have thought...

Guo Jia did not approve.

Lu Xun said: "The defenders of Shouchun are claimed to be 50,000, but they are actually less than 40,000. The rest are scattered all over the place. How can we not win when we attack from the north and south, taking advantage of the time and place? ”

"You only need to make a feint in the north to attract their main force, and I will personally lead a brigade to surprise Huainan..."

For this battle, Lu Xun has full confidence.

However...

After reading Guo Jia's reply, Lu Su hesitated.

If you attack rashly, it's okay to win, but if you can't win, the responsibility is all on him.

After all, he was persuaded and showed his attitude.

It was Lu Su and Lu Xun who did not listen to persuasion, which led to the failure.

"No way!"

Lu Su said: "This battle can't be fought!" ”

"Why? That's what you brought up. ”

"I did bring it up. But Guo Jia disagreed.... Lu Su said: "You will die of this heart." ”

"Ugh...."

What else can Lu Xun say.

Guo Jia is Xu Ding's trusted strategist and the first strategist.

In the country of China, it is a word.

In terms of official positions, they are also greater than them.

In terms of qualifications, Guo Jia was the first to serve Xu Ding, and they surrendered later.

In every way, they should obey.

Lu Xun sat down and said, "Okay." Who told us to be raised by our stepmother? ”

"You don't have to say it so badly. Guo Jia is also for our good. Considering the overall situation, we will have a much greater grasp if we wait for a while before making a move. Lu Su said.

..........

This matter, back and forth, Lu Su and Lu Xun did not make a move.

However, it didn't take a few days.

Xu Ding sent news from Hebei.

The enemy army that invaded Hebei has been defeated.

Xu Dingzheng led the army back.

This made Lu Su and Lu Xun, whose hearts were already dead, come alive again.

Lu Xun returned to the county.

Lu Su is in Pengcheng.

The two hurriedly prepared their troops.

As long as Xu Ding's soldiers and horses arrive, they can besiege Shouchun.

Half a month has passed.

Xu Ding's army crossed the Yellow River eastward, passed through Qingzhou and Xuzhou, and came to Pengcheng.

After entering the city.

Lu Su said that he joined forces with Lu Xun and counterattacked Shouchun.

After hearing this, Xu Ding said: "The Western Shang Empire has suffered successive defeats. Before and after, hundreds of thousands of soldiers and horses were lost. They are defending Yangzhou, and they must have insufficient troops, and they cannot transfer troops from the rear. Inevitably, in the future, they will cross the wormhole and mobilize reinforcements, and we must take advantage of the emptiness in their rear to recover Yangzhou, and it is best to hit Jiangdong in one go and seal the wormhole. ”

"Zijing."

"Yes."

Xu Dingdao: "I adopted your and Lu Xun's suggestions. In this operation, we will mobilize 100,000 troops to let the Western Shang Empire see the real strength of our Huaxia Kingdom. ”

"Yes."

With the promise of Xu Ding, this matter is basically established.

It was useless for Guo Jia to object.

Of course, if Guo Jia is here, he will not object. Because the battle of Hebei was over, Xu Ding and Jia Xu returned with a large army, and they already had sufficient troops to attack Yangzhou.

"Bring Lu Xun here first, and we'll have a meeting. After that, the troops will be sent again. Xu Dingdao.

"Yes."

Since the Battle of Qianjun, Xu Ding has been very satisfied with Lu Xun.

In order to attack Yangzhou, such a big military operation must listen to Lu Xun's opinion.

A few days later.

Lu Xun came to Pengcheng again.

Attend meetings.

in the living room.

There is a map hanging in front of it, and in front of it is a huge sand table.

The participants sat on both sides of the sand table. There are Lu Xun, Huang Zhong, Lu Su, Jia Xu and so on. There are also Liu Bei, Zhuge Liang, and Chen Dao, who have just returned from Xiapi.

Xu Ding sat down and said, "You all take a look at the map and sand table to understand the terrain of Xuzhou, Yuzhou, and Yangzhou. If you want to capture Yangzhou, where should you start the army? ”

Lu Xun stood up first and arched his hand: "Your Majesty, the last general thinks that the troops should be divided into two ways. Concentrate all the forces of Pengcheng all the way, feint to attack Shouchun, and attract most of the enemy's forces. All the way from Qiaojun troops, across Huainan, directly hit Shouchun. As long as the speed is fast, you can be surprised and arrive at the foot of Shouchun City. The effect of a surprise soldier is better than that of a heavy soldier. ”

"Hmm."

Xu nodded fixedly.

Noncommittal.

Lu Su said: "General Lu's strategy has been mentioned many times with the minister before, and the minister thinks... Maybe. Because of the Western Shang Empire, it mainly guards against our Xuzhou. The county is more lax. ”

"There is only one brigade of troops in the county, and the enemy army is absolutely fine. In this way, it is easier to succeed in the soldiers of the county. Lu Xun continued.

"Wenhe, what do you think?" Xu Ding asked Jia Xu.

Jia Xu said: "The minister thinks... This plan is somewhat risky. ”

"Once detected by the enemy, it is easy to surround this so-called surprise army. In enemy territory, it is impossible for us to rescue, as long as we are surrounded, we are doomed to die without a place to bury. ”

Lu Xun said: "Mr. Wenhe, don't say this like what you said. ”

"Why?"

Lu Xun said with a smile: "You have always advocated the use of surprise soldiers, and you also said that the use of soldiers is the use of risk, and there is no victory without danger." Why are you worried now? ”

.........

Jia Xu did say this.

Moreover, it was said to Lu Xun.

This time he was dumbfounded.

Xu Ding only thought it was funny, but he didn't take it to heart, and asked Liu Bei and Zhuge Liang: "What do you think?" ”

"Kong Ming, you are comparing yourself to Guan Zhong and Le Yi, you should have a good plan, right?"

Zhuge Liang was stunned for a moment, waved his feather fan, and said with a smile: "Back to Your Majesty, the minister doesn't dare to compare himself with Guan Zhong and Le Yi." Since the war with the Western Shang Empire, the more I feel that what I have learned is not enough. As a result, in Xiapi, in the face of the strength of the enemy's two brigades, they were still helpless. ”

"But..."

"Your Majesty wants to counterattack Yangzhou, and the minister does have a few suggestions."

"Tell me about it." Xu Dingdao.

Everyone present looked at Zhuge Liang.

I want to hear what Zhuge Liang has planned.

"First of all, the minister did not agree with General Lu's strategy of risking his troops. Because we can't afford to lose. Once it suffers a heavy loss, the Qianjun side will be threatened, and the enemy army can take advantage of the victory to advance and capture the Qianjun, and then enter Yuyan, and the consequences will be very serious. Moreover, this strategy, as early as a month ago, General Lu had already planned with Zijing, do you dare to guarantee that the news was not leaked in advance? Dare to guarantee that you will hide the details of the Western Shang Empire? ”

"Once the news leaks, not only will the strange soldiers of Qian County be surrounded, but even the army of Peng Cheng will be very dangerous."

"So I'm still going to play it steady. Mobilize two divisions from Pengcheng and go to Qianjun. and Pengcheng's army, attack at the same time, and press Shouchun. Although the army cannot win a quick victory, it will never fail. ”

Zhuge Liang said slowly.

Some of the people present looked disdainful, and some nodded secretly.

Xu Ding thought in his heart: "Zhuge Liang is cautious in his use of troops and never takes risks. ”

"Ugh...."

Even Zhuge Liang said that Lu Xun felt that he had no hope.

He sighed and returned to his seat.

But...

He never expected that at this time, Xu Ding would speak out to support him.

"I have the opposite opinion from Kong Ming. Because of this attack on Yangzhou, we must win quickly! The sooner we win Shouchun, the safer we will be. If we work steadily and step by step, it is bound to be protracted and a stalemate will be formed. Once the enemy forces transfer a few divisions from Koto, it will be difficult for us to win.... ”

"Moreover, the enemy controls the wormhole, and he can mobilize a large-scale army from the Western Shang Empire at any time to come to the war."

Speaking of this, Xu Ding took a deep breath: "We really don't have much time. It is necessary to win by surprise and recover Shouchun and the counties of Yangzhou. In this way, the Central Plains can be preserved. ”

Xu Ding considered the overall situation.

Zhuge Liang only saw what was in front of him. From the point of view of war, give advice.

"Your Majesty... Wise. Zhuge Liang pondered for a while and responded.

"Kong Ming, it's not that I don't know the danger of the strange soldier, it's really the overall situation that is not good for me. The battle of Yangzhou must be resolved quickly. Xu Dingdao.

"Yes."

Zhuge Liang responded.

Xu Ding stood up: "Bo Yan, you continue to talk about your strategy." How to surprise attack? Have you thought about it? ”

Lu Xun stepped forward and said excitedly: "The last general has already thought about it, and two infantry regiments and three thousand cavalry are needed. Carry a large number of grenades to capture Shouchun. ”

"Of course, the premise is that the army in the direction of Pengcheng will attack fiercely and transfer the enemy's main force away from Shouchun. Surprise Soldier to return to effect. ”

........

Lu Xun told the designed strategy to the civil and military forces present.

In particular, it is mentioned that this strange army must be led by him personally.

For this, Xu Ding was a little reluctant.

Lu Xun's talent is rare.

When it comes to the command of the enemy in the new army, it may not even be comparable to Zhuge Liang and Jia Xu.

Such a genius, send, take the risk to attack, in case he dies in this battle, his intestines will be repentant.

Even if he used the entire Yangzhou to exchange Lu Xun for him, Xu Ding would not do it.

"Or select a brigade commander from the First and Second Armies to carry out this task. Bo Yan, you just follow me, don't go anywhere. It just so happens that I have some things to ask you for. Xu Dingdao.

"Your Majesty, if the last general doesn't go, who will command?"

"Didn't I just say that. From the 1st and 2nd armies, select a brigade commander to go. They all graduated from military academies, so they should know how to win by surprise. ”

"No, no, no...."

Lu Xun waved his hand and said solemnly: "Back to Your Majesty, the key to winning this battle lies in the fact that this strange army needs a commander, adaptable, evaded the enemy's search and capture, and went straight to the foot of Shouchun City... Except for the last general himself leading the troops, the last general did not believe in anyone. I beg your Majesty's forgiveness. ”

"You really want to go, I'll send you the Wind Forest Volcano." Xu Ding glanced at the back of the living room and shouted, "Jia Heng." ”

"The end will be."

Xu Dingdao: "Give you a task." Take the wind forest volcano and protect General Lu Xun. ”

"Your Majesty, this..." Jia Heng was a little unhappy.

The Fenglin Volcano Special Force is a well-equipped unit that has made great contributions. The tasks they have to perform are never possible for others to do. For example, the destruction of the command of hundreds of thousands of troops. Crossing the line of fire, smashing baggage behind enemy lines, etc. Now it is sent to Lu Xun to protect Lu Xun's safety.

It's so insulting...

"What's wrong?" Xu Ding asked with a straight face, "Is there a problem?" ”

"No... No...."

Although he was unwilling, he still didn't dare to refuse in person.

The first discipline of special forces is to obey orders. No matter when and on what occasion, you must unconditionally obey the orders of your superiors. Xu Ding is the instructor of the special forces team, and the instructor's orders must not be disobeyed.

"Since there is no problem, let's do it!"

"No."

Jia Heng responded.

"Thank you, Your Majesty, the minister promises, I will definitely seize Shouchun!" Lu Xun said.

"Hmm."

In this way, the plan to attack Yangzhou was basically formed.

In addition to Lusu's First Army, two brigades were left to defend Pengcheng. The rest of the troops, all of them were to be thrown into battle.