At the feet of the army, sand and dust rose from the sky.

In just half a month, An Yu's 30,000 soldiers and horses have swept through most of Kuidou County and more than ten cities.

And while conquering one city after another, An Yu's army not only did not decrease, but even increased geometrically.

From the initial 30,000, it took half a month to jump to 50,000.

And these troops and horses are naturally drawn from various cities and joined their own teams.

Two hundred years later, Dongfang Shuo can control 80,000 with a mere 30,000, and there is no problem with 200 years ago when the Tiger Benying side used 30,000 troops to control 20,000.

And we generally only use two words to describe this kind of person......

"Idiot. ”

On the head of the city, Dongfang Shuo held the stone railing with his hand, and the corners of his mouth hooked without a trace.

From where he was standing at this moment, he could see the smoke and dust billowing from the sky.

And under the smoke and dust, it is naturally the army that belongs to Anyu.

"What did you just say?"

On the side, Sima Jiulong, who vaguely heard Dongfang Shuo's words, still asked.

Dongfang Shuo glanced at him and said, "I said, An Yu, who brought the soldiers to call, is simply a fool who threw himself into the net." ”

"Oh, how so?"

Sima Jiulong was puzzled, "I have never been in contact with the art of war, and I have never read any military books, so I really don't understand it, and please tell me about it." ”

"Actually, the reason is very simple, there is no art of war involved at all. The corners of Dongfang Shuo's mouth hooked, "You open your eyes and look at this army, and then look up at the sun that has just risen from the horizon for less than an hour, do you understand anything?"

This question made Sima Jiulong hesitate slightly.

The latter looked at the 50,000 enemy troops on the distant horizon as Dongfang Shuo said, and then looked up at the rising sun in early autumn.

The autumn breeze brings coolness and rolls across the land beyond the closed gates.

"Are they eager?"

Sima Jiulong asked.

Dongfang Shuo smiled: "Look, don't you understand this very well?"

"But...... Is there any direct connection between this and An Yu being an idiot?" Sima Jiulong was still confused, "As far as I know, the soldiers and horses of the empire have arrived at the edge of Kuidou County a few days ago, and An Yu has been in thirteen cities in a row for half a month, so he should not want to see some of the credit that has been taken away by others, so he will march overnight, right?"

Dongfang Shuo glanced at him, smiled and shook his head.

Sima Jiulong was stunned: "Did I say something wrong, Your Excellency?"

Dongfang Shuo said: "You are not wrong, but you have obviously said most of the answer, but you haven't even been able to see the truth?"

"Uh......"

After glancing at the budding army in the distance, Sima Jiulong said, "Please also make it clear." ”

"As you said just now, the soldiers and horses of the Guihai Empire have arrived at the edge of Kuidou County a few days ago, isn't this the problem?"

Dongfang Shuo looked at Sima Jiulong.

The latter paused slightly, as if in thought.

And after some thought, Sima Jiulong looked at the soldiers and horses in the distance and squinted slightly.

He seemed to understand something.

"Although the soldiers and horses of the Guihai Empire have arrived at the edge of Kuidou County, even now, there has been no news that they have set foot in Kui Dou County," Sima Jiulong said, "Then it means that they may not plan to enter Kui Dou County at all. ”

"Be confident and get rid of the possibility. ”

"Really?"

"You should be able to figure this out," Dongfang Shuo said, "The empire is not only concerned about the comeback of the anti-thieves, but also about the rebellion of the domestic slaves. If there is an opportunity for the profit of a fisherman in front of you, do you think the Guihai Empire will easily intervene?"

Sima Jiulong touched his chin: "So no matter who wins or loses in the final result, the Guihai Empire will become the biggest winner." As for all the efforts made by An Yu, they can only become other people's wedding dresses. ”

"If that's the case, I won't laugh at An Yu's stupidity, because so far, it's just his fate as a pawn. ”

The corners of Dongfang Shuo's mouth hooked, "What I really laugh at him for being stupid is that he is eager for quick success, and he actually wants to connect thirteen cities in just half a month, and this exhausted army is simply a fat sheep that takes the initiative to send to the hungry wolf's mouth." ”

"However, he has already done it in the thirteen cities of Half Moon," Sima Jiulong remained puzzled, "Moreover, according to the scout's report, in the past half a month, An Yu's strategy for every step has been almost just right, and now this army of 50,000 troops under the city is probably not easy to deal with." ”

"Thirty thousand people, just right to connect the thirteen cities, and still be able to achieve prosperity with war, haven't you thought about why?" Dongfang Shuo asked, "Or, you have been the county guard of Kuidou County for so many years, but you also think that just 30,000 elites can set off such a storm in your Kuidou County?"

"It's ......"

Sima Jiulong paused.

Then, he seemed to understand something, and hurriedly looked at Dongfang Shuo.

Dongfang Shuo hooked the corners of his mouth, then looked straight ahead, and said: "You are not wise enough, my people were sent out under your nose, but you didn't notice it at all." ”

But Sima Jiulong was also smart enough, he did not monitor Dongfang Shuo's actions, which also showed his loyalty to Dongfang Shuo with practical actions.

Then, Dongfang Shuo continued: "An Yu is anxious for quick success, he is eager to capture this city gate at our feet, so he has put everything aside except for the right strategy. His stupidity lies in blindly collecting the team, and the greatest stupidity lies in the fact that he did not completely break up the team. ”

After a pause, Dongfang Shuo continued, "However, being able to complete the strategic deployment of attacking thirteen cities within half a month is already a very remarkable achievement. After all, there is a limit to human energy. ”

"In this way, even if we don't have to do it, will An Yu's soldiers and horses collapse by themselves when they are on the verge of the city?"

Sima Jiulong asked again.

Dongfang Shuo looked at him and smiled slightly meaningfully: "You have already expected this, otherwise, you would not be here to talk to me." So, why do you knowingly ask?"

"But then you have three more things to do. ”

"Please. ”

The two looked at each other.

But then, Dongfang Shuo didn't speak.

He just threw out three tips.

These three tips have the number 'one, two, three' written on them.

"When the time comes, open it in order, and you can do what is written in it. Dongfang Shuo said, "When you get things done, the city lord will have something to pay back." ”

"I don't dare to repay it, and I am willing to share the worries of the city lord. ”

"You can tell the city lord this, I'm just a messenger to the city lord. ”

Dongfang Shuo said with a smile.