"But there is no doubt that General Wang is loyal to His Majesty." Lu An said.

Ran Min nodded and said, "Of course I know this!" I just hope that in the moment of life and death, everyone can be in the same boat! ”

"Yes......"

"Go pack my things for me! I'm still going to have something! Ran Min gave an order and continued to study his map.

......

Three days later, more than 100,000 troops from Yecheng to the north, set off to Xiangguo, the army stretched for dozens of miles, the formation was vast, since the Great Wei Dynasty established the Yuan Dynasty, this was the first northern expedition, a few days later the army arrived at Xiangguo outside the city of 30 miles to camp.

Shi Jian sat at the head of the city, the autumn wind was bleak, there was already a hint of chill, his face was grim, and he looked preoccupied.

"Your Highness, Ran Min's soldiers and horses have arrived thirty miles outside the city, and it is estimated that they will attack soon."

"Keep sending out the horses! If there is any movement of Ran Min's soldiers and horses, report it as soon as possible! ”

"The last general understands!"

Gao Shangzhi stood beside Shi Jian and said, "Yesterday, in the direction of Youzhou, I found a group of unknown horse teams, they were strangely dressed and disciplined, and it was very likely that they were Ran Min's wolf cavalry captains!" In addition, it is said that this time in order to siege the city, Ran Min brought a large number of siege equipment, catapults, rushing cars, ladders and so on! ”

"It seems that Ran Min came prepared this time!" Shi Jian couldn't help but clench his fists and asked, "How long is the grain and grass in the city enough to support it?" ”

"Four months at most!" The noble replied.

"In other words, within four months, if Ran Min doesn't withdraw from the army, we will have to starve to death!"

Gao Shangzhi said helplessly: "The grain and grass in the nearby states and counties have all been requisitioned, and there is no longer a grain of grain!" At that time, it will be up to the Xianbei people to send troops to support and attack Ran Min inside and outside as agreed! ”

Wang Luan said: "Ran Min is not good at attacking cities, and this is exactly what our people are good at!" Within April, as long as we defend Xiangguo, Ran Min may not have a chance to win! By then, we will have little food and grass, and they will not be much better! ”

"The general's words are indeed reasonable! But what we can think of, Ran Min will definitely think of as well. According to the information we have, the grain and grass in Ran Min's hands will last until the end of spring next year at most, but he dares to gather more than 100,000 soldiers and horses to go north, which will definitely not be his reckless move! Gao Shangzhi looked at Shi Jian and Wang Luan, and said: "We have fought with Ran Min several times, although this person is not very old, but he is very good at using soldiers and never fights unprepared battles!" So general, don't be careless! ”

Wang Luan nodded and said, "The last general has long held the mentality that the city is in the people, and the city is lost!" ”

"With General Wang's words, this king can rest assured!" Shi Jian stood up and said, "The remaining half depends on the Xianbei people!" ”

"Murong Jun has already promised, he will definitely not watch from the wall! If Ran Min takes Xiangguo, it won't be long before the entire Central Plains will become his world, and at that time, even if he Murong Jun has the heart to go south, I'm afraid it will be even more difficult! He won't not understand the truth of cold lips and teeth! Wang Luan said.

Shi Jian frowned, and instructed Wang Luan: "Okay, let's not talk about this for now, take this king to inspect it!" ”

Wang Luan hurriedly responded: "The last general will obey the order!" ”

Walking on the head of the city of Xiangguo, Shi Jian asked: "What is the situation of the Huns outside the Guan, now?" ”

"It is said that several sons of Da Shan Yu, in order to compete for Shan Yu's position, are now fighting to the death! I'm afraid it won't be a result for a while! ”

Shi Jian nodded and said, "It's okay!" The Huns are always a scourge, so let them kill each other! It also saves us from weakening them when the time comes! ”

"Your Highness is wise!"

"The Qiang people are also eating dogs, and now the only people who can contact are the Di people!"

"But the Di people don't seem to have much interest in this, according to the news that the last general has, now the Di people have occupied most of the Guanzhong in their hands, and they seem to be interested in seeking the world according to Guanzhong!"

Shi Jian stopped, turned his head to look at Wang Luan, and said, "The Di people want to make a fortune in silence, and take advantage of our fire to develop and grow!" ”

"The last general thinks so too!" Wang Luan responded to the road.

"I can't control so much at the moment, let's put Ran Min's Dawei in order first!"

Wang Luan nodded, and at this time, the soldiers at the head of the city suddenly shouted: "General, there are people!" ”

Shi Jian and the others hurriedly walked to the top of the city to take a look, and sure enough, there was a fast horse galloping towards this side.

"Your Highness, look at this person's clothes, it's not our person, it's Ran Min's person!" Wang Luan said.

"Don't worry! See what he wants to do! Shi Jian commanded.

"Yes!"

The man shouted from afar: "Your Majesty Great Wei has a letter to His Royal Highness King Ning!" ”

Wang Luan said to Shi Jian: "Your Highness, it seems that you are here to deliver a letter!" ”

Shi Jian nodded slightly, Wang Luan understood it, and shouted to the city: "If there is a fart, release it quickly!" Otherwise, Lao Tzu's bow and arrow don't have eyes! ”

The man was not afraid at all, drew an arrow, and shouted, "Here is the letter of our Majesty!" Then! ”

After speaking, he shot an arrow with a "whoosh", nailed it directly to the pillar on the city tower, and then turned around and left.

His soldiers pulled out the arrow and handed the letter to Shi Jian.

Shi Jian glanced at it and threw it directly to Wang Luan.

"What tricks does this Ran Min want to play, if he wants to fight, he will fight, and he will do this more, let Your Highness surrender! What a joke! ”

"He said he would give the king three days to think about it!" Shi Jian looked at Wang Luan and asked, "Wang Luan, don't you think there seems to be something wrong here?" ”

"Questions?" Wang Luan asked, "What's the problem?" The last general is stupid and doesn't quite understand what His Highness means! ”

"Do you think with Ran Min's understanding of this king, does he think this king will surrender?" Shi Jian asked.

Wang Luan shook his head and said, "No! If Ran Min was looking forward to His Highness's surrender, why bothered to mobilize the Northern Expedition? ”

"So that's the problem!" Shi Jian sneered and said, "Isn't it redundant for him to know that this king will not surrender, but he specially sent someone to send a letter to persuade him to surrender?" ”

"What does Your Highness mean, does Ran Min have some conspiracy?"

"Soldiers, treacherous! Ran Min's move is definitely not an extra move! The noble voice suddenly came from behind the two of them.

Shi Jian turned around and said to Gao Shangzhi: "This king thinks so too!" ”

Wang Luan hurriedly handed the letter to Gao Shangzhi, who looked at it and said, "The problem is in these three days!" ”

Shi Jian nodded and said, "What he means by this is that within three days, he will not come to enter the palace!" ”

"Lao Chen thinks that it should be another meaning." Gao Shangzhi raised his head and looked at Shi Jian.

Shi Jian and Wang Luan both widened their eyes and asked, "What do you mean?" ”

"What Ran Min means is that in the past three days, let Your Highness think about it and don't send troops!"

"Don't send troops?" Wang Luan suddenly realized and said, "The last general understands!" Ran Min's army of more than 100,000 people went north, and it was impossible to rush up! He must have wanted to take advantage of these three days to dispatch troops. ”

Gao Shangzhi nodded silently and said to Shi Jian: "That's what the old minister thinks!" I just don't know how Ran Min plans to attack the city! ”

Wang Luan hurriedly said: "Your Highness, according to the opinion of the last general, Ran Min must have an unstable foothold at this moment!" They are on an expedition, it is better for us to strike first, and at the end of tonight, the general will personally lead people to steal the camp! Try what they're capable of! ”

Gao Shangzhi thought for a while and said to Shi Jian: "Your Highness, the general is reasonable, and the old minister thinks that you can give it a try!" ”

Shi Jian frowned, thought for a while, and said, "Wang Luan! ”

"The last general!"

"Tonight, you take 20,000 soldiers and horses to test Ran Min's reality! Remember, you don't have to win, you get back! ”

"The last general commands! The last general is going to order troops! Wang Luan was about to leave after speaking.

"Don't worry!" Shi Jian stopped Wang Luan and said, "Come and don't be rude!" Since Ran Min has sent a letter to this king, how can this king not reply? ”

After speaking, Shi Jian instructed Gao Shangzhi: "My lord, write a letter for this king, and send someone to send it immediately!" ”

Gao Shangzhi smiled slightly, and responded: "Understood!" ”