In the evening, the Chinese army led by Gao Muqing, Guo Caiwei and the others arrived at the camp at the southwest slope of the Fangcheng Mountain Pass. The soldiers and horses who arrived earlier have already completed the construction of the barracks, and the soldiers are doing the final work of arranging the camp. Some soldiers have already begun to cook in pots, and bonfires have been lit.

Gao Muqing did not have any delay, and immediately summoned all the generals to discuss the battle after entering the big tent.

In the big tent, Gao Muqing and Guo Caiwei sat on the top of the white ice and green dance, and more than a dozen generals sat on both sides of the bottom in turn. Fang Huanqiu and Xie Yingying Qianqian were not interested in the military meeting, and the three daughters took the initiative to ask for a place to settle down and prepare meals for the women, so they did not participate in the meeting of the big tent.

Gao Muqing got straight to the point, and first asked Lin Hu: "General Lin Hu, I ordered you to send someone to investigate the traces of the enemy army before, but is there any news?" ”

Lin Hu hurriedly got up and arched his hand: "General Qi Gao, after the arrival of the army at the end of the afternoon, he sent light cavalry to investigate the enemy's traces, and not long ago, a team of scouts sent back the news that they found the forward cavalry of the Jurchens on the shore of Lishui in the north of Ye County. It's about sixty miles away. According to the report, they are building a pontoon bridge to cross the river on the Lishui River. The location of the enemy's main forces is unknown for the time being. But it wouldn't be too far, less than twenty miles behind their vanguard army. ”

"Sixty miles away?" Gao Muqing was stunned, frowned, and said, "Coming so fast?" ”

The generals also expressed their astonishment. It only took three days for Bai Bing to rush back to the cottage from Shili Changgang. She still hurried day and night without delaying her trip. Today is the fourth day, which means that the Jurchen army will send troops on the back foot after breaking through on the front foot of Bai Bing, and it seems that it is also marching day and night without too much delay. It took them four days to travel more than 600 miles from Bianliang to Yexian. If it weren't for the Lishui barrier, they would have arrived at Fangcheng Mountain Pass tonight. It's amazing.

"Sixty miles, a one-day trip. Tonight they can build the bridge, and tomorrow evening they will arrive here. We're running out of time. Gao Muqing groaned.

"Lord Dazhai, Lao Li and I looked at the slopes on both sides of the mountain pass, but we can ambush soldiers and horses. The slopes of the hill were gravel, and it was difficult for their cavalry to attack from both sides, unless they dismounted and attacked on foot. We are confident to hold the mountain beams on both sides. It's just that the location of the pass is a bit troublesome, the slope of the pass is gentle and long, and the cavalry can charge. And the width is more than a mile, and if they rush through the pass, it will be very troublesome. The subordinates believe that they must be prepared. Gao Songlin, the leading general of the left army, said in a deep voice.

"Lao Gao is right, his subordinates suggested digging trenches and arranging spikes. It's best to build some horses or stone walls to stop the opponent's charge. The location of this pass is the key, why don't we send 5,000 soldiers and horses to each of our left and right armies to help defend the position of the pass? Li Muzhu also said loudly.

Gao Muqing shook his head and said: "The mountain beams on both sides cannot be lost, and if they secretly cross it, we will be made dumplings." Your duties

Defend the two wings, and strike them from the flanks with bows and arrows, and if they attack the ridges on either side, you must defend to the death. Otherwise, you are the only ones who ask. As for the location of the pass, I will take precautions against it. The pass is less than two miles wide, and it is useless if there are too many people and horses. Our Chinese army and the front army are responsible for the defense of the pass, and we have a lot of means, so you two don't have to worry about it. On the contrary, the fortifications and pits you are talking about can be built and some dug as auxiliary defenses. Time is pressing, and I'm afraid it's going to be done overnight tonight. ”

Gao Songlin said: "That's nature, don't worry, after we return to the camp, we will organize manpower, and after dinner, we will prepare to build fortifications overnight." ”

Gao Muqing said: "The idea is not to let the soldiers work too hard. Or use the method of five teams taking turns, one hour at a time, so that the soldiers can get several hours of rest, so that they will not be tired and consume physical strength, affecting the battle. The construction of fortifications was adapted to local conditions and took advantage of the trend. The hillside is full of stones, and the ground is full of rubble, so don't think about digging a lot of deep pits, we don't have time to do that, and we won't lose more than we can gain. ”

Gao Songlin and Li Muzhu arched their hands and said: "Follow the orders of the lord of the village." ”

Gao Muqing nodded, turned his head to Bai Bing and said, "Bing'er, Master Ma is going to move the rescuers...... According to your estimates, will you be able to make it by tomorrow evening? ”

Bai Bing frowned and thought for a while: "Taiyuan is too far away from here, it will take at least three or four days to reach here from Taiyuan." Calculating the time, Brother Ma may have just set off with reinforcements for a day. If they don't stay overnight and rest, they may be able to rush to the left before dark tomorrow. If this is not the case, I am afraid that it will be unknown whether it will be the day after tomorrow or the day after tomorrow. The Jurchens came too fast, and everything was not planned. ”

Gao Muqing and everyone in the tent were silent. Part of the plan was that because reinforcements arrived, there was a certainty of victory. If the reinforcements could not arrive in time, the 40,000 Luoyan troops would have to stand up to the 70,000 enemy troops here. The longer it takes, the more stressful it becomes. Things are going to be tricky.

Gao Muqing muttered: "Actually, as long as we can arrive, it's a good thing, we desperately hold the pass and delay, even if it is at some cost, as long as we can wait for the reinforcements to arrive, it's nothing." Annihilating the Jurchen army is the best reward. But what I'm most worried about is another possibility, which is...... What if Master Ma failed to convince the Northwest Army to come to reinforcements? ”

Everyone's scalps were numb, and a layer of cold sweat broke out behind their spines. Gao Muqing said that this is the most extreme situation. All plans are based on the fact that reinforcements will come, if there are no reinforcements, it is necessary to use these 40,000 soldiers and horses and the opponent's 70,000 cavalry to fight, then I am afraid the outcome is worrying.

"Mu Qing, don't lose confidence in Master Ma. Besides, since the husband has made this plan, how can he not take this situation into account? Maybe the husband knows that what you are worried about will not happen. You have to believe that your husband is. When you say this, what do the soldiers think? Guo Caiwei said softly. Her words weren't so sure, and there was a hint of uncertainty in her tone.

She was mainly worried that Gao Muqing would be demoralized if she said this kind of thing, and she actually didn't have a bottom in her heart.

Gao Muqing hurriedly said: "Yes, yes, yes, it's because I think too much, this situation won't happen." Don't think too much about it, and don't talk nonsense when you go back, which will make your brothers feel uneasy. ”

Gao Songlin, Li Muzhu and others hurriedly said: "I will understand, and I won't talk nonsense." But...... The owner of the village also has to consider the worst possible scenario. We are not saying that we do not trust the plans of the Lin military division, but ...... There are exceptions to everything. For example, the Jurchens came so quickly that they were out of our control. So, it's right to think a little more. ”

Gao Muqing hadn't yet spoken, but Lu Wu, who was sitting on the side, suddenly spoke: "You don't have to doubt your husband's plan, I believe everything is within your husband's plan." The husband must have considered all the possibilities before making such a plan, otherwise do you think the husband will put us in danger? Absolutely impossible, he would rather die himself than ignore us. I dare to pack the ticket, Brother Ma will definitely bring reinforcements. You should not question his plans. ”

Gao Muqing and Guo Caiwei were a little ashamed when they heard this. In terms of absolute trust in Lin Jue, no one can be more pure than Green Dance. It's a trust that comes from the bottom of your heart, and there's no reason for it. At this point, Gao Muqing, Guo Caiwei and even others think that they can't do it, and sometimes, they still have some doubts about Lin Jue's words.

"Okay, good, I believe. Of course I do. How could I not trust my husband? Gao Muqing said busily.

Midori nodded and said, "That's good." I don't know anything about military affairs, I just tell you that when my husband said that reinforcements were coming, they were bound to come. You don't have to think about when reinforcements don't come. ”

Gao Muqing nodded and smiled: "Okay, good, the reinforcements will definitely open, and I firmly believe this." ”

Midori smiled and stopped talking.

Gao Muqing turned his head and said to the generals: "Let's discuss here for the time being, and prepare after you return to the camp, I'm afraid we will have to work all night tonight and arrange the defense line." Don't be slack, do everything carefully, and think it through. ”

Gao Songlin and the others got up one after another and arched their hands and said: "Follow the order of the lord of the village, the lord of the village, ladies and gentlemen, the last general has retired." ”

Gao Muqing returned the salute, Guo Caiwei and the other three daughters also returned the salute, Gao Songlin and the others turned around and withdrew from the big tent and walked cleanly.

Lin Hu didn't leave, he stood there like a stake, frowning and stunned.

Gao Muqing wanted to take Lu Wu's hand and say a few words, but when he saw Lin Hu lingering on the side, he frowned and asked, "Xiaohu, why don't you go back to the camp to prepare?" ”

Lin Hu frowned and said, "You haven't assigned me a task yet." The tall pine forest Li Muzhu guards the mountain beams on both sides, so what about me? ”

Gao Muqing said: "Didn't I say it? You stand guard with me. Why, didn't you hear that? ”

Lin Hu smacked his lips and was speechless, and Gao Muqing said in a deep voice: "What's wrong?" What is the word to be spoken, and what is the spitter and the do? ”