Chongzhen's sudden attack did make Mao Wenlong at a loss, especially Xuzhou, where his lifeline could not tolerate any loss.

After a short period of consideration, Mao Wenlong reluctantly gave orders to Chen Jisheng and Chen Qiyu. asked the two of them to immediately lead their troops back to Xuzhou to garrison, as for Lu Xiangsheng and Li Zicheng, who were fighting happily, they had no time to take care of them.

It was not enough for 60,000 soldiers and horses to rush back to Xuzhou to help, so Mao Wenlong gave an order to the three brothers of the Lijia family in Yunzhou Mansion to immediately send troops to Xuzhou to assist in the defense.

Yunzhou Mansion has just been recovered, there are no troops yet, and the three brothers of the Lijia family gritted their teeth and forced to make up 10,000 soldiers and horses led by Lao San Lixuan to Xuzhou after receiving Mao Wenlong's order.

After a hasty transfer of troops, Mao Wenlong's original plan was completely broken, and he once again changed from active to passive. Not only was he unable to attack anymore, but he was forced to defend.

"Qi Qi General Army, the imperial army assembled in Xiangyang Mansion has already left for Nanyang Mansion. At present, there are less than 10,000 soldiers and horses in Nanyang Mansion to defend, and the situation is urgent, and it is hoped that the general army can send troops to help. ”

Nanyang Mansion is currently Liu Guangzuo in charge of defense, and when he heard that the imperial army was heading towards him, he immediately sent someone to inform Mao Wenlong and ask for support.

Mao Wenlong frowned and pondered, now that the entire territory of Henan is under enemy in all directions, he no longer has any troops to mobilize.

"We have to find a way to break the current predicament of being surrounded by enemies on all sides?" Mao Wenlong looked at Hong Chengchou, who was silent on the side.

"There is only one way to overcome the current predicament." Hong Chengchou said.

"What's the solution? Say it. Mao Wenlong was overjoyed.

"The biggest threat we face now comes from the armies of the imperial court, Huguang and Nanjing, and if we want to defeat such a threat, then we must deal with these two armies first." Hong Chengchou hesitated.

Mao Wenlong rolled his eyes, Hong Chengchou said this is not the same as not saying it. His plans would be disrupted, and he would face such a predicament because of the sudden appearance of two armies.

If there is a way to solve this problem, why not get to this situation now?

Hong Chengchou seemed to guess Mao Wenlong's dissatisfaction, and he chuckled: "Don't worry, listen to me." ”

Mao Wenlong took a deep breath, calmed himself down, and motioned for Hong Chengchou to continue.

"In fact, it is not difficult for us to remedy it, the imperial court has sent large armies to attack our Henan in two places, and their local troops must be empty. We can take action against this and organize a crack army to launch a surprise attack on these two places. Hong Chengchou said confidently.

After Mao Wenlong heard this, he fell into a short thought, and after a while, his eyes lit up and said: "Do you mean to let these officers and soldiers who have entered Henan go unattended, and instead go to attack the rear where their forces are already empty?" ”

Hong Chengchou nodded and said, "That's right, what do you think?" ”

Mao Wenlong hesitated slightly, patted the table, and smiled excitedly: "Okay, that's it." ”

On the same day, Chen Jisheng, who was stationed in Xuzhou, was urgently transferred back to Ye County by Mao Wenlong. And Adou, Da Niu, Da Hu, and Da Xiong were also recalled.

In Mao Wenlong's study, several people looked at him blankly, wondering what Mao Wenlong was going to do?

Hong Chengchou and Mao Wenlong glanced at each other, and after getting Mao Wenlong's approval, he took the lead in speaking: "The general army summoned you urgently because there are important things that need to be done together. ”

"Of course, this thing is very dangerous, it can be said that you will die in nine deaths, so you can decide for yourself whether you want to go or not." Hong Chengchou announced with a smile on his face. Such caution is also a last resort, and a sneak attack on the rear of the enemy army must be completely secret, and there must be no leakage in the slightest.

Therefore, it is necessary to identify who does not want to go first, so that they can exit early. And those who want to go, can tell them what the mission is.

Chen Jisheng and Adou took the lead in standing up: "No matter what danger there is, we are willing to go." ”

Immediately behind them, the big bull, the big tiger, and the big bear also expressed their willingness to go.

Mao Wenlong laughed twice, and then said: "Very good, I didn't misunderstand you, this time the stakes are very high, so you need to be so careful." It can be said that the future success or failure of Henan depends on whether you can complete the task this time. ”

Chen Jisheng stepped forward and said loudly: "Please tell the chief soldier what is going on, we will definitely not disappoint the chief soldier." ”

Mao Wenlong nodded with satisfaction: "I can naturally trust you when I choose you, there is no doubt about that." The mission was dangerous, but it was simple. ”

Mao Wenlong, who paused, swept his eyes over a few people one by one, and then said solemnly: "I want you to lead an elite army, and then sneak into Huguang to attack Xiangyang Mansion, this thing can only succeed and not fail, can it be done?" ”

Chen Jisheng and Adou immediately frowned, no matter how you say it, Xiangyang Mansion is also a big mansion, if you want to break through Xiangyang Mansion without tens of thousands of troops, it is difficult to take it. The two exchanged a little, and Chen Jisheng replied: "I don't know how many soldiers and horses the general soldier can give us?" ”

Mao Wenlong stretched out a finger, Chen Jisheng immediately frowned, and said in embarrassment: "Ten thousand, this is too little!" ”

Mao Wenlong shook his finger and said, "It's not 10,000, it's 1,000." ”

"What, a thousand...... This will definitely not be able to break through the city of Xiangyang. Chen Jisheng didn't want to think about it, and immediately made a conclusion.

"Yes, I can only give you a thousand soldiers and horses. Also, don't rush to make a conclusion, there is a specific implementation plan later, and you can discuss it with Hong Junshi later. ”

After Mao Wenlong finished speaking, he gave Hong Chengchou a look, and then left on his own, leaving everyone with stunned faces and ignoring it.

Chen Jisheng came back to his senses and immediately asked Hong Chengchou: "Lord Hong, what is the plan?" Can we make us delusional about attacking Xiangyang Mansion with only a thousand people? ”

Hong Chengchou was not in a hurry, and smiled indifferently: "Of course there is a way, but how to implement it depends on your ability." And what I'm going to tell you is just that we have learned some real things about the current situation in Xiangyang City after we inquired. ”

"Please." Chen Jisheng had also calmed down at this time, and he believed that Mao Wenlong would definitely not make such a decision for no reason.

Hong Chengchou also stopped talking nonsense, and immediately explained: "The imperial court gathered a large army in Xianyang City, and then the whole army stepped into Henan, and now it is heading to Nanyang Mansion. And as far as we know, now that Xiangyang City is completely empty, it is a good time for you to sneak attack. ”

"Is there such a thing?" Chen Jisheng obviously still didn't believe it.

He also understands that there are definitely not many troops in Xiangyang City at this moment, but no matter how small it is, it will not be to the point where it can break the city with a thousand troops!