From the end of April, the grain and grass of the Qi Dynasty began to be transported to Jiangdu in a steady stream. In addition to grain and grass, the Qi Dynasty also brought weapons and materials, and saw that the difficulties in Jiangdu were resolved.

The materials continue to be transported, and the biggest problem facing the Dongwang Mansion is how to ensure the smooth flow of waterways. Although the south of Jiangdu has not yet been burned by the flames of war, from the beginning of the transportation of materials, the cavalry of the Northern Wangjun continued to move south and began to harass, trying to figure out the blockade of the waterway and prevent the transportation of materials to Jiangdu.

The war, which had been temporarily dormant, became fierce as a result. The main battlefield also changed from the north of Jiangdu to all parts of Jiangdu, because the Northern Wang Army and the Luoyang Army hoped to suppress other cities in Jiangdu, so that Jiangdu had no time to transfer troops to rescue the grain road.

By April 28, in late spring, there was a series of rains that blocked the roads around Jiangdu and slowed down the cavalry's movements. At this time, Han Jian felt that the opportunity had come, and the Beiwang army thought that Jiangdu had been closed all over the city, and he could gallop around Jiangdu without restrictions, and even go deep into the hinterland of Jiangdu without knowing it, and when the road was blocked, it was time for Jiangdu soldiers and horses to launch a round of counterattack.

For this special battle, Han Jian summoned several important generals of the Eastern Prince's Mansion in Jiangdu, because Zhang Xing was currently fighting in the north, and Han Jian's most trusted general in the entire Jiangdu was only Lin Zhan.

After Lin Zhan came to Jiangdu, although he got his wish and entered the army, he had no military merits after all, and he had no experience in leading troops to fight, so it was too difficult to subdue the army. Although Han Jian sent him to the north to rescue Luozhou, after the fall of Luozhou, he led a part of his soldiers and horses back to Jiangdu, and has been training troops and waiting for dispatch at any time.

Most of the soldiers and horses sent by Han Jian to Lin Zhan were also garrisons with weak combat effectiveness. Although these garrisons are not well trained, they may not be able to perform much on the battlefield. But after all, unlike the regular army, Han Jian asked Lin Zhan to bring these people. It was also so that Lin Zhan could quickly get the support of his subordinates.

The military meeting was very brief, and Han Jian had already calculated, and at the meeting, Han Jian only arranged the deployment, and then it was the generals of all parties who played their own roles.

The soldiers and horses involved in this battle are about 6,000 cavalry of the Northern Wang's army, and 30,000 troops will be sent from the Dongwangfu side. Although they had an advantage in the horses, most of the troops from the Eastern Palace's palace were garrisons, and they were also infantry. Because even the Beiwang Army knew that there were too few regular troops that could be mobilized around Jiangdu at present, so the Beiwang Army dared to enter the hinterland of Jiangdu so unscrupulously to harass the grain road.

To the south of Jiangdu, after a series of heavy rains, the river swelled. This caused a lot of inconvenience to the cavalry. And the Northern Wangjun is in the northern rainy area all the year round, and it is not suitable for the climate of the Jianghuai generation, which is also a bargaining chip for Han Jian to win.

The main purpose of the soldiers and horses sent by Han Jian was to encircle, chase and intercept, and send soldiers and horses from both flanks of Jiangdu first. Pretending to protect the grain road, entering the "trap" of the Northern King's army, and then pretending to retreat, when the time comes, a part of the grain and grass will be burned to paralyze the Northern King's cavalry. and so on to memo cavalry in the plan. Then the encirclement can take the opportunity to shrink, and Han Jian also knows that there are not many soldiers and horses at hand, if he wants to open a big net. It's easy to be weak and make this battle unwinnable. It may also be taken advantage of by the Northern Wangjun, and Jiangdu may be in danger at that time.

A big interception battle. But keep it secret in advance. On the evening of 28 April, on the day that Han Jian had finished arranging, Han Jian convened a military meeting again, which involved a large number of people, including almost all the generals of the imperial court and Jiangdu, as well as those who participated in the secret meeting during the day.

The main issue of this meeting was how to protect the grain route and whether to send troops and horses to gallop to the grain route.

One light and one dark, Han Jian knew that there were many fine works in the north in Jiangdu City now, including people from Luoyang Yang Yu and people from Xiaobei Wang Yang Ke. These people may be mixed in the military and political system of Jiangdu, and any disturbance in Jiangdu will be transmitted to the north.

Therefore, if Han Jian wants to carry out such a net-casting operation, he must come up with a real bait, otherwise the Northern Wang Army will not fall into the trap.

The topic of the military meeting was very simple, and at the same time, it was of concern to everyone in Jiangdu. After all, it is one thing for Qi Chao to borrow grain, and whether the grain can be transported back is even more important, if it cannot be transported back, the difficulties cannot be lifted, and the entire river will be shrouded in clouds.

"How many soldiers and horses is the East King going to send?" A general asked a question that everyone present wanted to know.

Han Jian said in a deep voice: "Five thousand soldiers and horses." ”

Gu Weipan on the side listened for a long time, originally he was not from the military, so he shouldn't have made a comment, but he still couldn't help but say: "Then how many thieves are there now?" ”

Han Jianming knew that it was six thousand cavalry, but he still pretended not to know, pretended to ponder for a while, and said, "Judging from the intelligence, there are no more than three thousand." ”

Gu Weipan nodded, with what he knew about military affairs, five thousand to three thousand, even if the Northern King Army was brave and good at fighting, it was about the same.

But other experienced generals knew that even if the Northern King Army only had 3,000 cavalry, Jiangdu would send 3,000 soldiers and horses, which would be a drop in the bucket, and it would not be effective at all.

"Since you don't have any opinions, the matter is settled." Han Jian seemed to be very anxious and said.

Many of the people present knew that this would not work, and sent 5,000 soldiers and horses to protect the grain road, not only could the grain road not be protected, but even the 5,000 soldiers and horses might be damaged.

However, no one present dared to come out to refute Han Jian. They think a lot, in the end, the East King is young and vigorous, and he thinks that the soldiers and horses of the East King Mansion are also "brave and good at fighting", and 5,000 soldiers and horses can fight against the 3,000 soldiers and horses of the Northern King Army.

"His Royal Highness the East King, my subordinates have something to say." At this time, Lin Zhan jumped out at the right time.

Most of the people present knew Lin Zhan.

When Lin Zhan was in Luoyang, although he was not well-known, he was a key figure cultivated by the empress, and he set things right during the critical period and followed the empress to Jiangdu, even if the officials of the Luoyang faction knew that he was promoted by Han Jian, they were very close to him.

As for the people in the Eastern Palace, they have a good relationship with Lin Zhan. As long as Lin Zhan is from a humble background after all, he feels that he has no temper, except for some who will not come, he is still a "good person" in general.

At this time, he jumped out to speak, and in the eyes of many people, it was "good people doing good deeds". It's hard to say, but I don't know how to advance or retreat.

"What did General Lin say?" Han Jian was not surprised, his face was a little ugly.

Many people looked at Lin Zhan and thought to themselves, you have to say something nice, don't contradict Dongwang, and directly make you unable to get off the stage. Even if your sister is the big housekeeper of the East Palace, no one will be able to help you at that time!

"Back to His Royal Highness the King of the East, five thousand soldiers and horses are not enough to resist the Beichuan cavalry, please think twice about His Royal Highness the King of the East." Lin Zhan said bluntly.

Han Jian asked in a cold voice, "How many soldiers and horses does General Lin think is appropriate?" ”

Lin Zhan was looked at by everyone present, as if he was a little nervous, and was slightly silent, and said, "Eight thousand soldiers and horses." ”

Han Jian slapped the table, startling the people present. Han Jian shouted: "Okay, this king will send 8,000 soldiers and horses, and hand them over to General Lin to lead, I don't know if you can make a military order to kill these 3,000 thieves without leaving a piece of armor?" ”

The entire military meeting was silent. Everyone thought to themselves, Lin Zhan hit the muzzle of the gun, even if it was 8,000 soldiers and horses, if he wanted to fight the elite cavalry of 3,000 Northern Palace, it would be very difficult. The winning rate is at most 30%, that is, 70%, either die on the battlefield or come back to wait for military law.

Some people gloated and thought, fortunately I didn't go out to talk, otherwise the task of leading the troops would have fallen on my head.

"Subordinates receive orders." Lin Zhan arched his hand.

Han Jian smiled coldly, in this scene, he not only played it for the people present, but also for the people of the world. He wanted people to think that it was because of his negative anger that he asked Lin Zhan to lead the troops out, and the 8,000 soldiers and horses that Lin Zhan brought were ready to retreat in the final analysis, and together with the large amount of grain transported from Jiangnan, they were all bait.

"General Lin will take the order. The king waited for good news. After Han Jian finished speaking, he brushed his sleeves and left. It was a little embarrassing for those present.

Everyone could see that Han Jian was really angry. Only a few people know that there is no holiday between Han Jian and Lin Zhan, because this time Han Jian sent more generals than Lin Zhan.

After the military meeting, Han Jian transferred soldiers and horses to Lin Zhan, all of which were requisitioned from the Eastern Palace. At the same time, Han Jian sent several generals, saying that they were going to the cities north of Jiangdu to block the reinforcements of the Beiwang cavalry, but in fact, they were transferring troops and horses from the cities around Jiangdu to complete the blocking battle.

In order to keep a low profile and not let the Northern Wang Army notice, except for Lin Zhan's 8,000 soldiers and horses were transferred from the Jiangdu City, the rest of the soldiers and horses were drawn from the cities around the Jiangdu.

After all the arrangements were made, Han Jian returned to the Dongwang Mansion, and the next day, Lin Zhan would lead his troops to the battle, which was also a key battle related to whether the war could be reversed.

Back in Dongwangfu, Han Song and Han Cui were already waiting for him, and Yang Li'er was also there.

Han Jian's plan for this blocking battle also involved Yang Li'er, and she knew the whole plan.

"Jian'er, have you arranged everything?" When Han Songshi saw Han Jian, he got up and asked.

"It's been arranged, but it's still a little difficult." Han Jian said worriedly.

"How difficult? Athlete, you can be clear, it's okay...... Let's take a closer look. Han Songshi glanced at Yang Li'er when she said this, and she also knew that she had no experience in marching and fighting at all.

"This military arrangement is only known to us in the Dongwang Mansion. I didn't know in advance that I would be over there, and there would be a lot of inconvenience in contact. And this operation is too large, and if there is one link wrong, the progress will be lost. At that time, not only will Jiangdu's military heart be damaged, but it will also make the Qi Dynasty no longer borrow grain, and at that time, Jiangdu will be completely in danger. (To be continued......)