In the Marshal's Mansion in Landu City, Han Pingzi was angry and hated to tear down the Marshal's Mansion. The second time the grain was transported even worse than the first, the 50,000 army was beaten to pieces, and more than 20,000 people fled. Two huge losses made Han Pingzi unable to bear it anymore. Han Pingzi immediately ordered to send 200,000 troops to fight in two ways, even if they couldn't eat Duan Lang, they would not be at peace for a moment.

In the large camp in the city, Lu Mu was in the logistics supply camp, checking the progress of the craftsmen's work. These craftsmen not only built the ladder to climb the city, but also made a new style of rejecting horses under Lu Mu's drawing. This kind of rejection is very simple, and small honeycomb-shaped holes are drilled in the heavy plate. To use it, simply insert the spear into the hole and put up the bracket behind it. Although simple, it is the nemesis of cavalry charges.

Lu Mu inspected the circle and returned to the Shuai Mansion. Seeing Han Pingzi, who was still angry, Lu Mu personally took the pot and poured a cup of weak tea.

"Han Shuai, victory or defeat is a common thing in soldiers, and there is no need to make a big fuss about this loss. Come, first drink a cup of weak tea to get rid of the anger. ”

"What you said is light, not to mention the loss of men and horses, the grain and grass can't be escorted in, what can be used to feed these hundreds of thousands of troops."

It was the first time for Han Pingzi to face Lu Mu's anger, such a big loss, as a military division, he was not in a hurry at all, which made Han Pingzi very angry.

Lu Mu looked at Han Pingzi calmly, picked up a cup of tea and took a sip. Han Pingzi really wanted to kick the tea table away for him, "Lu Mu, when it's time for this, you still have the heart to taste tea." ”

Lu Mu smiled faintly, "Han Shuai, please sit down and talk about it!" ”

"Good! I'll see what other bad ideas you have. Han Pingzi sat opposite angrily.

Facing Han Pingzi's anger, Lu Mu said calmly, "Han Shuai, this loss is indeed unexpected. I also admitted that I despised Duan Lang's ability. It seems that they either have the scout eyeliner laid out properly, and we can tell from which way we go. Or, there are special means to detect the course of action of our army. But in any case, these abilities have gone beyond the normal scope, which led to our mistakes. ”

"Now that you know it's been a mistake, what do you do next?"

Lu Mu smiled faintly, "Didn't you let the two generals, Zhang Zhanchao and Chen Gongbao, lead an army of 200,000 to encircle it?" ”

"Then what if it can't be blocked." Han Pingzi's eyes widened.

Lu Mu said with a smile, "Han Shuai is not in a hurry, in fact, sending troops to surround it is only one aspect. With the rapid movement of the cavalry of the capital city, there is little hope of encircling and annihilating. However, it was possible to escort the third batch of grain and grass over in the midst of the siege. It can be said that this time it is openly using grain and grass as bait. If Duan Lang dared to come, it would be a tragic fight. Now in the western part of Great Xia, Fang Jiye has been damaged in battle, and only Duan Lang can still compete with us. Once we kill Duan Lang and this elite, the Lidu City will be in our pocket sooner or later. ”

Han Pingzi's eyes narrowed, "Then what if he is not fooled?" ”

"If we don't be fooled, our grain and grass will enter the city."

Han Pingzi snorted heavily in his nose, "According to what you mean, then let's go on with him like this?" ”

Lu Mu pursed his lips slightly, "It's okay to consume it, they use the sky as a bed, plus lack of food and clothing, it won't be long before they lose their combat effectiveness." ”

Han Pingzi clenched his fists, "How long will it take?" ”

"Five or six months, almost."

"Five or six months!" Han Pingzi stood up suddenly, if he hadn't always valued Lu Mu, he would have to kick him away.

Looking at Han Pingzi's annoyed and angry appearance, Lu Mu smiled, "Han Shuai, don't worry, please listen to me." ”

"What else are you going to say?" Han Pingzi has a bit of a taste of starting to drive people away, and if he listens to it again, he is really afraid that he will not be able to control himself.

Lu Mu's face was straight, and he said seriously, "Han Shuai, I actually had a plan for the future. It's just that it's not time yet. If Han Shuai wants to hear it, then sit down and taste tea calmly. ”

"Already planned?" Han Pingzi stared at Lu Mu, forcibly suppressing his anger, "Okay, Ben Shuai will listen to it." ”

Seeing that Han Pingzi was really angry, Lu Mu was not joking, and said with a straight face, "Han Shuai, the tens of thousands of cavalry led by Duan Lang are not powerful?" ”

Han Pingzi was stunned for a moment, and nodded silently, "This handsome horse has been fighting all his life, and such soldiers and horses are indeed rare." ”

Lu Mu said, "I have been to their camp, but in fact, not all soldiers and horses in the capital city are like this. Duan Lang's soldiers and horses were able to defeat 50,000 foot guards, which means that they were all the elites of Lidu City. Han Shuai, if my army marches east and goes straight to the capital city, what do you say Duan Lang will do? ”

Han Pingzi's eyes narrowed slightly, and he immediately understood what Lu Mu meant, "Yes, as the head coach of Lidu City, he is bound to go back to the rescue." ”

"When the time comes, we just need to set up an ambush, and that section will take the bait."

"If I were Duan Lang, I would definitely know that there was a conspiracy. If so, do you think he would still go to the rescue? ”

Lu Mu smiled slightly, "Although I haven't been in contact with Duan Lang for a long time, this person is definitely a very emotional person. There are his confidants and friends in the capital, and even his beloved wife. Moreover, that Mrs. Duan is by no means an ordinary character. It can be said that as long as the news reaches Duan Lang's ears, even if it is a mountain of swords and a sea of fire, he will definitely go to the rescue. Han Shuai, what this military division has set up is not a conspiracy, but a conspiracy. Knowing that it was fire, he wanted to jump into it. ”

"Then what are you waiting for, Ben Shuai immediately recruited back the soldiers and horses, and marched eastward."

When Lu Mu heard this, he hurriedly said, "No, no, no, it's not the time yet." ”

"Why?" Han Pingzi looked at Lu Mu suspiciously.

"Han Shuai, first of all, we must empty the people of Landu City and force them to flee to Lidu City. In this case, only 10,000 horses left behind would be enough to guard the Lan Capital. Duan Lang's light cavalry did not have the equipment to climb the city, and he didn't know how many men and horses were left in our city, so he definitely didn't dare to risk attacking the city. Secondly, we will not be able to act until the third batch of grain and grass arrives. Finally, and most importantly. The few rejects I designed to defend against cavalry were hurrying to work, and without this kind of rejecting horses, it would be easy for Duan Lang to slip out of the trap. Therefore, Han Shuai was patient for a while. ”

Han Pingzi nodded, and his heart gradually calmed down, "Lu Mu, do you think it is possible for us to take Lidu City?" ”

Lu Mu thought for a while, "If Duan Lang doesn't come to the rescue, he is fifty percent sure." Once he kills back to the rescue, it will increase to seventy. ”

"Oh? Why is that? ”

"Let's use Lidu City as bait to force Duan Lang to return. But it wasn't Duan Lang used as bait to force Lidu City to go out of the city to rescue. The victory or defeat of offense and defense is between the coach's thoughts, and it is easy to make mistakes when the mind is disturbed. Whether or not the capital city can be taken depends on who can calm down. If the other party responds calmly, then we don't even have any hope of being one. Lu Mu said solemnly.

Han Pingzi let out a long sigh, "Ben Shuai was also confused by that Lang Qi, it seems that Ben Shuai also has to check himself." Lu Mu, the lord of the country can trust you, and the marshal can also trust you. When to use soldiers, you decide. ”

"Okay, then Lu Mu will give the order and start clearing the people in the city. And there must be eyes and ears among these people, and they must not remain in the city. Since you want to do it, you are not afraid to do things absolutely and scavenge them out of the city gate. Let these hungry ghosts go and encroach on the capital city. Lu Mu's face was magnificent, and even the people in the city were used as bargaining chips by him.

Outside the city, a large number of people cried and cried out that they had been driven out of their homes. In the face of the fierce and vicious West Vietnamese guards, they did not dare to stay, so they could only take a small amount of privately stored grain and run to the capital city. Now that the other county capitals have been destroyed, they know that only by reaching the capital city may they still have a way to survive.

Lu Mu was very calm, the army here was surrounding Duan Lang, and he was not in a hurry to attack Lidu City. Lu Mu had to be fully prepared before he gave the order to attack.

Seven or eight days later, a large number of refugees arrived in the capital. This time, Li Jianshan was very busy. For these refugees, after all, they are the people of Great Xia, and it is not okay not to accept them. Especially those soldiers in Landu City, they were even more sad to see these relatives.

In the palace, Zhang Ruming scratched his ears and cheeks anxiously, and suddenly increased the number of people who ate so much, which was not only a matter of silver taels, but also because the grain and grass in the city were not very sufficient.

Zhang Ruming walked back and forth depressedly, "Paralyzed, no matter what, you can't let Lao Tzu beg for food." Jianshan, tomorrow I will inform these displaced people that the east gate is open, and if they don't leave, we will stop giving alms. It really didn't work, and Lao Tzu also used his troops to drive them away. ”

"No! Absolutely not. The Seventh Prince, Delong, hurriedly said.

"You're the oldest, here's the old man's final say. If this continues, what will we use to pay the soldiers and what to make food for the soldiers. What are people working so hard for, isn't it just to mix some food, drink, food and salary, and make up for their families? For the sake of these homeless people, let two or three hundred thousand soldiers and horses have no food and drink, aren't you looking for death yourself? Zhang Ruming scolded angrily.

The Seventh Prince, Delong, was a little red-faced, but he also knew that what Zhang Ruming said was very practical. The Seventh Prince said stubbornly, "Lord Shangguan, these people are my people after all, and this prince can't watch them starve to death." I still have some private collections, and now I take them all out, and I can last for a few days. ”

"Now the silver taels can't be eaten as food, where can Lao Tzu go to buy food."

As soon as the Seventh Prince Delong was about to refute, he heard someone outside the door say, "His Royal Highness Delong is right, as long as there is still a mouthful of food in the capital city, they can't be starved to death." ”

Tantai Mingyue and Fang Yan walked in, and when they heard Tantai Mingyue say this, Zhang Ruming's eyes widened, "I said brother and sister, you are a great military division, why don't you think about those soldiers." ”

Tantai Mingyue looked at everyone, "I know it's really difficult now, but these are the people from Landu City, we must accept them." Lu Mu's move is very insidious, he just wants to make us lose the hearts of the people. If we forcibly expel like them, once the Western Vietnamese army comes to the city, the people in the city will only flee, and no one will come to support us to defend the city. In addition, if we don't ask, it will also hurt the hearts of the soldiers of Landu City. So, no matter what, make sure that you don't go hungry. ”

Zhang Ruming pouted as if someone was going to rob his daughter-in-law, "I don't care, anyway, it's just so much food, you can watch it." ”

The Seventh Prince, Delong and Li Jianshan, looked at Tangtai Mingyue in embarrassment, and now the actual problem is that they can't buy food for two dollars.

Yutai Mingyue frowned slightly, "Brother Jianshan, immediately play to the court and urge the grain and grass." Send grain and grass officials to nearby county capitals, or even farther county capitals, to buy grain. In addition, mobilize the entire city to help each other. The yamen in the city took the lead in reducing food for emergency use. ”

The Seventh Prince said, "Okay, this prince will personally go to the city to appease the people, and I believe that everyone will work together to tide over the difficulties." ”

Yutai Mingyue nodded, it would be best for the Seventh Prince to come forward. Li Jianshan said, "Mingyue, the silver has been spent, I'm afraid that the food and salary in the army will be owed for a while." ”

"Don't be afraid, I will go to the army to inform the soldiers, I believe they will understand the current difficulty."

Zhang Ruming rolled his eyes and muttered in a low voice, "Losers." ”

The large number of refugees made it difficult for the capital city to cope with for a while, but Yutai Mingyue considered more than that. After the refugees entered the city, Mingyue immediately ordered a ditch to be dug outside the city in preparation for a bigger battle.

Above the city gate, Mingyue looked at the avenue to the west, and she understood that Lu Mu's purpose in doing this was to attack the capital city. Tantai Mingyue was not worried about Lidu City, she was worried that Duan Lang would not listen to her persuasion, and stubbornly came to the rescue.

The mountain rain is about to come, and the wind is full of buildings, and the bright moon has already smelled a trace of war. Facing a shrewd and cunning opponent like Lu Mu, Tantai Mingyue was not absolutely sure. She only hoped that Duan Lang would be able to follow her arrangement and not fall into the trap of knowing that it was fire.