Early in the morning, Xu Chu took Xi Zhong, Dian Wei and others out of the West City Gate of Hefei, walked ten miles, and greeted Lu Jun and Zhou Yu's car.

Lu Jun is unknown, his talent is not obvious, his reputation is not reached, Xu Chu went out of the city for ten miles to greet him, naturally it was to give his father Lu Kang face. After the meeting, Lu Jun didn't dare to take it big, got out of the car from a distance, walked a few steps closer with his robe, and saluted Xu Chu: "How dare you work for the marquis." ”

Xu Chu remembered that when the two met for the first time, Lu Jun was not the 'humble' appearance he was now, and he had no intention of caring about this, so he replied: "Lu Jun has worked hard from afar. ”

After a few pleasantries, please get on the horse, and the two went hand in hand to go to Hefei.

"Ling Zun is still healthy recently?"

"Borrow the words of the prince and the marquis."

"I heard that Lu Jun has lived in Shu County for a few days?"

"In the past few days, I have benefited a lot from revisiting the old place."

On the way, Xu Chu chatted with Lu Jun without a ride, entered the city gate after a short time, and then passed through the county seat and came to the barracks.

Because he had received a report from Sun Ce that he was powerful under Shouchun City, Xu Chu suddenly said to Zhou Yu, who was accompanying him all the way: "Zhou Lang, don't go back this time, stay in my tent and listen to it." ”

Seeing that Zhou Yu didn't answer, Xu Chu asked, "What?" Don't want to? ”

Zhou Yucai said: "It's not unwilling, it's just that the subordinates are all in Shu County......"

Xu Chu smiled: "You don't have to worry about this, if you want to use you as a general, I will arrange someone for you." ”

The guests and hosts in the tent sat down, and not long after, the military report in front came. Xu Chu did not shy away from it at all, and in front of Lu Jun, let Xi Zhong and others read it.

But when Guo Jia wrote this urgent letter, he had just arrived in Xiquyang, which was located in the middle of Shouchun and Yinling counties. After exploring the topography of the place, Guo Jia immediately made a decision, bypassed Xiquyang, and went straight to the Yin Tomb in the east.

Xi Zhong commented: "The area near Xiquyang is full of swamps and hills, which is not conducive to the deployment of the army, let alone the cavalry. And the city here is short, it is like a void, there is the main force of Liu Miao of Yinling in the east, and the elite of Liu Guangbu of Shouchun in the west, even if it is taken, there is no strong city to rely on, but it will fall into the unfavorable side, so it is better to continue to the east and knock on the Yinling. ”

Everyone including Lu Jun nodded yes, but Tingxi Zhong continued: "There are two benefits to attacking Yin Tomb in the east. First, it will be able to induce the defenders of Shouchun to return to help desperately, so that Yuanzhi can take the opportunity to take Shouchun; Second, in this way, Fengxiao has the opportunity to fight with the enemy in the field, you must know that if it is a siege, the advantage is on Liu Miao's side, but if it is a field battle, Fengxiao can choose the terrain that is more favorable to his side, set up camp, and wait for the enemy to come, which can not only wait for work at ease, but also give full play to the strengths of elite cavalry. ”

After saying this, Xi Zhong changed his words and said: "It's just that after the new force of Fengxiao is separated, the pressure on Hefei's side will be greater." When the state capital reacts, it will not give up this opportunity and go all out to win Hefei. And there are two places that must be paid attention to, one is the water army of Chaohu Lu Duwei, and the other is Danyang County...... Lord, Shu County may also be in danger. ”

Considering Xi Zhong's words, everyone heard a hint of danger, so they all looked at Xu Chu.

Lu Junzi is also in this column.

Xu Chu was much younger than him, but in this young man's facial expression, no matter how deliberately Lu Jun tried to find it, he couldn't find the slightest panicked look.

"Probably this is the so-called good general's temperament." Lu Jun thought so in his heart.

As if feeling Lu Jun's gaze, Xu Chu turned his face away, smiled, and then said slowly: "Gongsu has been strengthening the defense in Xiaoyaojin for a few days, and even if the Chaohu Navy comes, it won't be good for a while. In other words, if there is any movement in the state capital, I can also personally lead the Chinese army in the field and block it outside the city. As for Shu County...... "Xu Chu smiled, "If Xun Wen is here, you don't have to worry." ”

Before Guo Jia's side had no results for the time being, he was unable to attack the city, but it was more than enough to defend the city. This is Xu Chu's basic judgment based on the current situation, and these people under his command have finally experienced some big battles and seen the hustle and bustle of the cold and iron horses.

In the next few days, Xu Chu entertained the eldest prince of Lu with a good life, while keeping an eye on the development of the situation, and sent a letter of report into Xu Chu's military camp in Hefei like a snowflake, and the development of the war was carried out as Xi Zhong was worried about.

Yangzhou did not drive Zhu Hao, led 6,000 elite state soldiers, from Liyang to Junyu County, is expected to rest for one to two days, and then will enter the city of Hefei.

In Danyang County, Zhu Huan led the army to guard Jing County to guard against Zulang in the south of the county, and Zhou Xin personally led a large army to garrison Chungu, and the boats and boats were displayed on the ferry, and the flags were displayed.

South of Xiaoyaojin, the traces of enemy ships were constantly detected......

And Guo Jia, who worries Xu Chu the most, has also bypassed Xiquyang and arrived thirty miles west of Zhiyinling County, Jiujiang County. Guo Jia's move should be regarded as a 'yang conspiracy', Liu Miao and Liu Guang, knowing their motives, still couldn't resist the strong advice of their subordinates, and sent troops from Shouchun and Yinling respectively, preparing to annihilate the enemy in the wilderness.

In the tent, Guo Jia, Li Quan, Zhang Fei, Le Jin and others were all there.

Just now, they received the news that the enemy forces on the east and west sides, totaling 10,000 men, were advancing towards them, and as expected, the enemy would launch a general attack on them at noon tomorrow at the latest.

For this news, Guo Jia not only did not have any surprise or panic, but felt a sense of relief.

Guo Jia said with a smile: "Although Liu Miao is better than Kong Yuzhou, he is also a soldier who does not know soldiers. If it can't be stubbornly held, I'm afraid I'll have to run in vain. ”

Le Jin asked: "Joining the army, the enemy will fight in the future, how to deploy it?" ”

Before discussing Dong, Xu Chu called Guo Jia a lieutenant in the army, so Lejin called Guo Jia 'joining the army'.

Guo Jiadao: "Order the three armies to set up camps, dig trenches in the west, build high hills, set up bows and crossbows, and wait for the Shouchun soldiers to come; The terrain in the east is open, and the radius is ten miles flat, which is a good place for Captain Li and Zhang Sima to kill the enemy. ”

"What do you mean by joining the army, the west will be on the defensive first, and the east will be on the offensive?"

"That's right, Captain Le, you don't have to stay in the west to supervise the battle, arrange the elite and Captain Li and others on the front line, and when the enemy comes, you can cooperate with the cavalry, first attack the Yinling soldiers, and then turn back to deal with the Shouchun soldiers."

Le Jin bowed his head and said, "That's very good." ”

Li Quan and Zhang Fei had no objection, so they went to pass down the military order: the infantry soldiers were to deploy fortifications near the west gate of the camp, and the cavalry and the soldiers of the first battalion were to store manpower and horsepower.

It was not until Hai that the fortification was largely completed, and Guo Jia ordered to bury the pot and make rice.

The march was outside, and it was the season of great chaos in the world, and the soldiers rarely tasted meat all year round. This time from Hefei, Guo Jia deliberately brought some livestock with the army, in order not to affect the speed of the march, the number is not much, just a few dozen. Dozens of livestock, not much in the mouths of the three thousand soldiers, although there is no meat, but the broth is enough. With the 'delicious' broth, the soldiers had a full meal and then rested.

It was night, it was cold and cold, Guo Jia was strolling around the camp and suddenly saw Zhang Fei walking towards him.

"Sima still hasn't slept so late?"

"There is a battle tomorrow, how can I sleep?" Zhang Fei rubbed his hands and said: "Joining the army, someone claims to be entrusted by the prince's 'old friend' and comes to visit? ”

"Princely friends?"