The army entered the town of East Garden, and along the way, many scouts were dispatched. A steady stream of news came back from the front, and the army was unhindered and all the way was unimpeded.

"Report!"

The scout quickly ran back, turned over and dismounted, and reported: "General, the road ahead is blocked. ”

Wang Lei asked, "What's the situation?" ”

The scout's expression was grim and he said, "The road ahead is between two hillsides, and a large rock is blocking the road. In a short period of time, it is difficult to move forward. ”

Wang Lei instructed: "Immediately clear the road, and you can't delay the time to hurry." ”

"No!"

The scout went to give the order for the former soldiers to clear the blocked road.

Guo Jia rode a horse and followed Wang Lei's side, frowning and said, "Last night, Xu Rong sent troops to attack and disturb. Today, we rushed to the road, and sent troops to drop boulders to block our way. I'm afraid, there are countless more means to come. I think that the other party is planning to shake our morale, and Xu Rong is very cunning. ”

Wang Lei smiled slightly and said: "Fengxiao's analysis is reasonable, but no matter what Xu Rong has in mind, it can't stop us after all." Once the army is in the city, Xu Rong will definitely be defeated. ”

Guo Jia nodded, agreeing with Wang Lei's analysis.

Half an hour later, the road was cleared and the army continued to advance.

However, less than an hour after walking, the scout ran back and reported: "General, the bridge leading to Lu County in front has been damaged. To cross the river, unless it is wading forward. ”

"Oh, how's the river going?"

Wang Lei asked, but his heart became vigilant.

If Xu Rong's soldiers set up an ambush upstream, and Xu Rong's army broke the embankment and released water on the way across the river, the situation would not be good.

The scout thought for a moment and replied, "Returning to the Great General, the river is two zhang wide, the water flow is slow, the water is very shallow, and you can even clearly see the bottom of the river. Depending on the situation, there does not seem to be an ambush. ”

As soon as Wang Lei heard this, he ordered: "Lead the way, I'll take a look in person." ”

When it comes to the issue of crossing the river, Wang Lei must be cautious.

The soldiers led the way, and Wang Lei led everyone to hurry quickly. After a while, I came to the river.

Wang Lei stood beside the river and looked carefully. This river, no more than two feet wide and knee-deep, is a very small river.

After Wang Lei pondered for a moment, he said, "Fengxiao, what should you do?" ”

Guo Jia replied: "My lord, the width of the river is only two zhang, but the river water washes down, and the depth of the water rises, and the distance of two zhang is enough to divide our soldiers into two sections in a short time. When the time comes, the army will be divided into two, and the soldiers on the other side of the river, most likely, will be attacked. ”

Wang Lei thought about it carefully, suddenly narrowed his eyes, and said in a deep voice: "The truth is like this, has Feng Xiao thought about it?" If this is a ploy set up by the other side, I think it is an opportunity to draw out the other party. Moreover, the soldiers who crossed the river immediately prepared to defend, and as long as the defense was done properly, there would be no problems. Even, this is an opportunity to annihilate the other party. ”

Xu You agreed: "I think the lord's analysis is reasonable. ”

The judge nodded, also with a look of approval.

"My lord, I suggest sending scouts to search the upper reaches of the river. ”

Compared with Xu Yu and the trial, Fu Zhu is more cautious.

Wang Lei nodded, looked at Lu Bu, and ordered: "Brother, send fifty cavalrymen to search immediately." ”

Lu Bu immediately ordered the cavalry to inquire about the news.

A quarter of an hour later, the scout returned to report that nothing had happened. Wang Lei no longer hesitated and ordered the soldiers to cross the river. The whole process has not been affected.

More than half of the army is over, and there is still no situation.

Wang Lei began to lead people across the river, and immediately, frustration, trial and others also crossed the river in turn.

Tens of thousands of troops all crossed the river without being ambushed.

Wang Lei frowned slightly, thinking that he was a little noisy, and he was actually frightened by a small river. The army advanced, and halfway through, it was again blocked by scattered troops. Xu Rong sent soldiers to constantly make trouble, which greatly reduced the speed of the Jizhou army. It was only in the evening that the army arrived in Dongyuan Town.

In one day, it took only one town to walk, and the pace can be called slow.

Take the town of Dongyuan, and the army camped outside the town. After nightfall, the army was again harassed. In the second half of the night, Wang Lei was lying on the bed, really unable to sleep. Putting on his clothes, Wang Lei sat in the camp tent and ordered: "Pass the order, let Fu Zhu, Zhao Yun and Lu Bu come to the camp tent." ”

"No!"

The soldiers went to give orders, and it didn't take long for Fu Xu, Zhao Yun and Lu Bu to come to the camp tent.

After Fu Zhu and Lu Bu saluted, they sat down, and Zhao Yun's expression was calm, and he didn't have any respectful look.

Lu Bu asked, "The lord called us overnight, is there anything wrong?" ”

Frustrated and speculated, "Is the lord going to fight back?" ”

Wang Lei nodded and said, "We must start preparing for a counterattack, Xu Rong has adopted a strategy of resisting step by step, wanting to constantly consume our morale." When our army arrives in Lu County, Xu Rong will definitely launch the fiercest attack. To do this, we must be proactive. ”

Lu Bu asked, "Will the lord plan come out?" ”

Zhao Yun said lightly: "What plan does Wang Zhoumu have, just say it!" ”

Frustrated, his eyes fell on Wang Lei's body, quite expectant.

Wang Lei said: "Today's Xu Rong, his eyes are on our army. Our every move attracted Xu Rong's attention. I am going to take the strategy of darkness and cang, and I still march forward with the army in the open. Then, the army led by Zilong and Mr. Fu quietly left the camp. After approaching, they raided the county seat of Lu County. ”

When Lu Bu heard that he didn't have himself, he asked, "Lord, what about me?" ”

Wang Lei said: "My brother is famous all over the world, and the goal is too obvious. If my brother is not by my side, it is easy to arouse Xu Rong's suspicion. Therefore, the elder brother must stay. The reason why the elder brother was asked to come was that the elder brother needed to dispatch the Eagle Falcon Battalion to cover Zilong's attack. ”

Lu Bu sighed lightly, his eyes full of reluctance.

Wang Lei smiled and said: "Brother's Eagle Falcon Battalion has strong combat effectiveness and great movement. If the Eagle Falcon Battalion pursued overnight, it would definitely attract Xu Rong's attention. When the time comes, Zilong will leave with the army, and it will be quiet. ”

Lu Bu nodded and said, "The last general will obey the order!" ”

Wang Lei's eyes fell on Zhao Yun's body and said, "Zilong, are you sure?" ”

Zhao Yun asked rhetorically, "How many soldiers are there for me?" ”

Wang Lei kicked the ball back and said, "I will give you as many soldiers as you need." ”

Zhao Yun calculated carefully and said, "There are too many troops, and it is easy to be discovered; There are too few troops to take Luxian. Give me three thousand soldiers, dry rations, and bows and arrows, which must be prepared. ”

Fu Zhi added: "We raid into the city, and Xu Rong may fight back. Therefore, the presence of shield soldiers is required. Of the three thousand soldiers, two thousand were ordinary soldiers, and the remaining one thousand soldiers were to be equipped with shields for defense. ”

"Yes!" Wang Lei nodded, looked at Lu Bu, and ordered: "Brother, mobilize the cavalry of the Eagle Falcon Battalion and pursue it overnight to attract Xu Rong's attention." ”

"No!"

Lu Bu got the order and immediately went down to prepare.