"At present, there are nearly 30,000 soldiers in the city, and most of them have undergone training for up to three months......

Zhao Yu couldn't help but be a little surprised when Commander Cao Suo mentioned the strength of the city, because even he didn't expect that the Yingchuan County army in Xuchang City had 'swelled' to 30,000 people.

But how many of these 30,000 people are available?

Zhao Yu had no doubt that Xuchang must have recruited a large number of strong men among the civilians in the city like he did in Kunyang, and this may be the reason why tens of thousands of rebels have not been able to capture Xuchang for a long time.

Thinking of this, Zhao Yu interrupted Cao Suo's statement and asked, "May I ask Du Wei, how many of these 30,000 county soldiers are available?" ”

"What?" Cao Suo, who was interrupted, frowned slightly.

Zhao Yu spread his hands and explained: "For example, how many percent of the soldiers with complete armor are there, what is the morale of the army, and how many casualties of the county army have been before, these captains have not mentioned it." …… Lieutenant, please, be more detailed. ”

As soon as the words fell, a person behind Cao Suo opened his mouth and scolded: "Captain Zhou, please pay attention to your attitude towards Captain!" ”

After Xun Yi secretly reminded him, Zhao Yu knew that the guy who opened his mouth was another sergeant under Cao Suo besides Tian Qin, Liao Guang, a man in his thirties who looked a little gloomy.

"Oh, it looks like I'm completely hostile......

Seeing that the people on Cao Suo's side were all facing him with cold faces, Zhao Yu secretly snorted coldly.

This is also something that can't be helped, from the moment he came to Xuchang, he was destined to be hostile to Cao Suo and others, not to mention that he deliberately made a very meaningful move of 'grabbing a seat'.

Unlike Changshi Chen Lang, a person like Zhao Yu who Zhao Yu thinks can still be wooed, the conflict between Du Wei Cao Suo and him is irresolvable, unless one of them gives up the position of Du Lieutenant, but it is obvious that Zhao Yu will not give up, and Cao Suo on the other side is not ready to give up.

And since it is destined to be an enemy, there is no need to be polite.

Thinking of this, Zhao Yu said lightly: "Zhou just wants to know more specific situations, so I asked, I don't think I am disrespectful in my words, why should I pay attention to what attitude?" On the other hand, Liao Shizhi interjected without authorization, which was very rude, and I think it is better to pay attention to one point. …… Zhou, the upper lieutenant, how can he say that he is higher than you as a sergeant, right? Well? ”

Hearing this, Liao Guang pointed at Zhao Yu and sneered: "Zhou Hu, you are a bandit with bad deeds, if it weren't for the rebels to invade the territory, the county needs to employ people, otherwise how would you be today?" …… The county keeper has taken a fancy to your talent and promoted you to an official regardless of your background, but how do you repay the county keeper? When the situation in my Xuchang City was difficult, you had a self-respecting army and refused to rescue. …… Don't think I don't know what you're thinking! Even a person like you dares to point fingers in front of the captain?! ”

At this time, Niu Heng stood behind Zhao Yu as a guard, and shouted angrily when he heard the words: "What are you talking about?!" ”

With an angry shout, it was like a giant beast roaring, not to mention that Li Junshou and the others were taken aback, even Cao Suo, Tian Qin, Han He, Liao Guang and others were also shocked.

Seeing this, Xun Yi hurriedly got up and introduced to Li Junshou, and turned into a round: "Lord Junshou, this is a warrior under the command of the commander of the upper part of Zhou, Niu Heng, with a thousand strengths, and unstoppable. ”

As he spoke, he briefly introduced Niu Heng's achievements in the Battle of Kunyang that day.

Of course, Li Junshou understands that 'strength has a thousand jun' is just a compliment, otherwise how can anyone have the power of a thousand jun? But even so, he was surprised by Xun Yi's story.

Especially when he carefully looked at Niu Heng's arms as thick as ordinary people's thighs, he also praised from the bottom of his heart: "What a warrior." ”

A riot turned invisible under Xun Yi's circle.

"Captain Cao, your subordinates are really rude."

While signaling Niu Heng not to act rashly, Zhao Yu sneered and mocked.

Cao Suo said lightly: "Liao Guang is a rough man, he doesn't know how to be polite, and the captain of Zhou Shangbu is not strange, but what he said is somewhat reasonable." ”

"Reason?" Zhao Yu chuckled: "I think it's a strong word, right?" The county army cannot shelter the counties within the territory, but has to send troops to the county to help, this kind of county army is also worthy of being called the county army? I look at this Liao Shiguan, he didn't think about how to repel the rebels, but accused me of Kunyang refusing to send troops to rescue, with such subordinates, no wonder the captain has been defeated repeatedly. ”

As soon as these words came out, Cao Suo and the others changed color, and Liao Guang even glared at the beads of his eyes and scolded angrily: "Zhou Hu, what are you talking about?!" ”

From the side, Tian Qin and Han He also said angrily: "Zhou is not up to the captain, you are too rude!" ”

"Enough!"

Cao Suo raised his hand to stop his subordinates from shouting, looked at Zhao Yu and said in a deep voice: "Captain Zhou, don't deceive people too much. ”

"Hey."

Zhao Yu chuckled and said, "As the saying goes, face is given by others, and the lining is earned by yourself." What I Kunyang faced last year was the main force led by the rebel Qu Shuai Guan Shuo, and at that time, I Kunyang gave up everything, regardless of casualties, so that it was difficult to repel the rebels, and I think that I Kunyang has nothing to blame. On the other hand, the county army faced only the rebels' partial division, but still could not win, and was repeatedly defeated, and the ridiculous thing is that this Liao Shiguan turned a blind eye to the merits of my Kunyang and Zhou, accusing me of not wanting to rescue Xuchang, such deeds are simply shameless! ”

"You bastard......"

Cao Suo and the others were almost angry, but they refuted wordlessly, who made his county army really unable to get any gratifying results?

At this moment, Li Junshou opened his mouth and shouted, "Enough! ”

As soon as the words were spoken, the room suddenly fell silent.

"This Zhou Tiger ......"

Li Junshou glanced at Zhao Yu, and his mood was really a little complicated.

To be honest, since Zhao Yu expressed his loyalty to him, his opinion of Zhao Yu is still quite good, not to mention that Zhao Yu repeatedly assured him that once things cannot be violated, he will desperately protect him and his family to break through to Kunyang, which gives Li Junshou more confidence in resisting the rebels.

But this Zhou Hu is too aggressive......

Just like Liao Guang said, everyone in the room knows what Zhou Hu wants to do this time, and it is no wonder that Cao Suo and others are very hostile.

To be honest, Li Junshou was also a little embarrassed about this, and he didn't know whether he should acquiesce to Zhou Hu's behavior.

After pondering for a while, he said with a straight face: "Today is only to discuss the affairs of the rebels, and I don't want to hear irrelevant things!" …… Zhou Hu, I know you are very talented, but you should not be arrogant; Cao Suo, as a captain, you should think about how to repel the rebels, Zhou Hu made a great contribution in Kunyang last year, you have to listen to his opinion. ”

"This ...... Fifty boards each?'

Everyone in the room muttered to themselves.

"Yes!"

"Yes!"

Zhao Yu and Cao Suo got up and hugged their fists.

Seeing this, Li Junshou smiled again, nodded and said, "Okay, Captain Cao, you can continue." ”

"Yes."

After hugging his fist towards Li Junshou, Cao Suo turned his head to look at Zhao Yu, his eyes flashed a little cold, but he continued: "...... At present, the county army is full of soldiers and armor...... Fifty percent, there are about 4,000 wounded soldiers, as for the morale of the army, the soldiers are united in the hope of defending Xuchang and repelling the rebels, which can be described as united. ”

Zhao Yu listened to Cao Suo's narration and glanced at Li Junshou quietly.

It is not difficult for him to see from the attitude of Li Junshou that this county guard has been dissatisfied with Cao Suo, but unfortunately this does not mean that he acquiesces to him Zhao Yu to replace Cao Suo.

"It seems that if I want to replace Cao Suo, I must first make this Li Junshou completely disappointed in him."

Thinking of this, Zhao Yu asked purposefully: "So, what are the casualties of the county army and the rebels so far?" ”

『……』

Hearing this, Cao Suo suddenly stared at Zhao Yu viciously, and saw that Zhao Yu was secretly amused.

The battle damage of the enemy and the enemy is always a problem that the generals of both sides cannot avoid, and it is also one of the criteria for judging whether a general is excellent.

Zhao Yu wanted to question Cao Suo's ability in front of Li Junshou, how could he let this go?

After staring at Zhao Yu for a long time, Cao Suo replied expressionlessly: "So far, the casualties of our county army are about ...... About 30,000, as for the casualties of the rebels, it is about ...... About 20,000. ”

As soon as the words fell, Li Junshou, who was sitting on the main seat, had a trace of displeasure on his face, and glanced at Cao Suo intentionally or unintentionally, obviously very dissatisfied with this casualty figure.

However, Zhao Yu felt a little surprised.

In all fairness, killing 20,000 enemies and losing 30,000 self-inflicted losses is really terrible, after all, the county army is the defensive side, occupying the advantage of the city wall, and it really shouldn't be fought like this.

However, considering that when Xuchang chose to retreat to the city, the old soldiers of the original county army were almost wiped out because of three defeats, and they could only temporarily recruit new soldiers, Zhao Yu did not think that this record was so bad.

Don't forget, when his militia in Kunyang resisted the rebels on the city wall, the casualties once reached the level of 1 to 3, or even 1 to 4, and an average of three to four people had to be sacrificed in exchange for one rebel soldier. - There is no way to do this, how can a group of farmers with only a little training confront the regular soldiers?

Judging from this, in fact, Xuchang's casualties are okay and barely acceptable.

But is this really a real casualty of friend or foe?

Regardless of whether the casualties in Xuchang were only 30,000, were the losses of the rebels really 20,000?

『…… It seems that I can find a way to investigate this matter, and if it can be found that this Cao Suo secretly covered up the battle losses of the two sides, I believe it will be more conducive to me to seize the position of captain. Not...... As the long history of the county guard's mansion, Chen Lang should be able to find out about this matter......

Zhao Yu glanced at Chen Lang, who was sitting diagonally across from him, which made the county magistrate feel uncomfortable for no reason.

At this time, Li Junshou spoke: "Captain Zhou, you have a general understanding of the situation in Xuchang, I don't know what good advice you have for the current battle situation?" ”

Hearing this, Zhao Yu thought for a while, clasped his fists and said: "Back to the county guard, the humble post does have some ideas, but the humble post wants to hear Cao Duwei's opinion first, after all, Cao Duwei is responsible for meeting the rebels on the Xuchang side, and he knows the rebels here better than the humble position...... Cao Duwei, what do you say? ”

"This Zhou Hu, does he want to see Cao Suo's jokes?"

Li Junshou frowned slightly.

At this moment, the room full of people saw the rivalry between Zhao Yu and Cao Suo, how could he turn a blind eye?

『…… Let Zhou Hu replace Cao Suo?'

Seeing that this problem seemed to be unavoidable, Li Junshou also weighed it in his heart.