(Thank you for the tip of the Moshaocong brothers)

The two jumped off the rock and climbed up a slope on the side of the rock. Facing the Grand Canyon in the south, even the Tubo people should not know that there is a slope up the mountain here. Or maybe they knew about the slope, but because they were in the Abyssal Canyon, they didn't think anyone would climb up the mountain from this side.

The slope was densely covered with thorns, and the two of them carefully walked through the trees and thorns, not daring to act too presumptuously, for fear that there would also be hidden forts and watchtowers of the Tibetans. But all the way to the top of the mountain, I only saw a small beacon tower at the highest point, but it was only a place to look at and pass the beacon fire, and there were not many soldiers in it.

Half an hour later, the two of them came to the north side of the mountain, which was already above the ridge of the hill where the city of Motuo was located. Hiding behind the huge rock, the two of them looked down, but saw the city of Motuo sitting on the ridge between the two mountains. The city was brightly lit, and although it was the middle of the night, the soldiers and horses were still shuttling back and forth under the city, as if they were facing a great enemy.

The whole city is no more than a mile in circumference, and it is square, like a square box made of stone. There are only two gates, east and west, which indicates that the city was originally a pass. However, even if the four corners of the city wall were covered with four enemy towers, and the urn city was actually built at the east gate.

From this location, you can also see the layout of the beacon castle on the stone slope. More than a dozen beacon forts were separated by a hundred paces, divided into four lines of defense, and were arranged from the bottom of the slope to a hundred paces outside the eastern gate of the city. These four lines of defense were enough to seal all the routes that came up. If the Jiannan army attacked from the slope, the price would definitely be extremely heavy.

Wang Yuan didn't lock and stared at the city on the mountain beam without saying a word, he couldn't think of a way to capture this city. All the equipment in my hand was useless, and the slope alone was already a headache. What's more, even if it is attacked? There is only a small open space outside the east gate of Motuo City, with a radius of about 200 steps. Attacking the slope is within the range of the bow and arrow of the head of the city. In other words, the Jiannan army, which had just rushed up desperately, was likely to be exposed to the bows and crossbows of the Tubo people as soon as they emerged. What a horrible situation it was.

"This city can be described as a natural danger, this is the real place where a husband and wife are not open, I can be regarded as a teacher. The Tibetans have obviously made this place an impregnable wall, and unless our army has flying feathers on its back, I am afraid it will be difficult to cross this place. Wang Yuan sighed in a low voice.

Gongsun Lan looked at the layout under the mountain and frowned speechlessly, although she had not led troops to fight, but after following Wang Yuan, she had experienced almost all the battles, and slowly understood some principles of the art of war. Looking at the pattern here, Gongsun Lan also admitted that Wang Yuan's frustrating words were by no means sensational. Narrow mountain passes, slippery and steep slopes, archers in several fortresses, cramped terrain, and strong cities. Once the city is attacked, these will be the nightmare of the Jiannan army.

"Erlang, don't be discouraged, there is always a way." Gongsun Lan caressed Wang Yuan's back and comforted the depressed Wang Yuan lovingly.

Wang Yuan sighed: "The time is not as good as the location. The sages say that the soldiers are honest and do not deceive me, I have the power of the cannon, the empty army of 55,000, the equipment is not excellent, the soldiers are not brave, but this kind of terrain makes these useless at all. ”

Gongsun Lan comforted softly: "I know, I know. You have done your best, and you must not joke with the lives of the soldiers. If we can't take this city, maybe we should retreat. ”

Wang Yuan shook his head and said: "It is impossible to withdraw the troops, and at this time, not to mention whether the imperial court agrees, the situation in the big war is also extremely unfavorable." Although our Jiannan army can retreat with its whole body, in that case, the Tubo people can transfer all the troops and horses from the east to defend against our attack to the other two armies for encirclement and suppression. Then the other two lines of soldiers and horses are in danger. I guess that Gao Xianzhi's Anxi army must have attacked hundreds of miles west of Luoqi City, regardless of the battle situation in the north, our Jiannan Army and Anxi Army marched east and west to force Luoqi City, each relieving the pressure on the other party, forcing the Tubo people to divide their troops to confront each other. If one army retreats, this balance will be upset, and the other army will be destroyed. It is a matter of the overall situation, and it does not mean that the withdrawal of troops can be done. ”

Gongsun Lan nodded and said: "I understand, we actually contain the city and the Tubo soldiers and horses here, once the troops are withdrawn, they will go to attack the Anxi army with all their might, this is really not a good idea." How about we stay here and don't attack or retreat? ”

Wang Yuan shook his head and said, "That's not going to happen." If we don't attack for a long time, the Tibetans will know that we are not capable of taking the city of Metuo. The Tibetan army stationed in Pibo City will also concentrate on attacking the Anxi army, because we do not give them enough threats. Only by taking the city of Metuo and sowning the city of Murtuo will they have to focus their attention on us. Besides, the grain and grass we are stationed here have to be sent all the way from Yaozhou, which is 800 miles away, which is not a long-term solution. ”

Gongsun Lan was silent, and she frowned as she looked at the brightly lit Motuocheng under the city. The mountain wind blows, the trees sway, and at the same time the noise of the soldiers and horses in the city below the mountain is sent to the ears. These sounds are very uncomfortable to listen to.

"In this case, the city of Murtuo must be taken." Gongsun Lan said softly.

Wang Yuan nodded and said, "Try it anyway." I have not tasted defeat since I led the army, and I don't want to bury the Jiannan army here, but I'm afraid I will have to face this treacherous situation. This is a hurdle for me, and I must wade through it, or there will be thorns ahead. ”

Gongsun Lan nodded vigorously and said, "Okay, since that's the case, we should take a risk." I have a plan. ”

Wang Yuan exclaimed: "Do you have a plan? Let's hear about it. ”

Gongsun Lan smiled: "Just now Erlang said that the time is not as good as the location, don't forget that there is a sentence in the art of war that the location is not as good as the people." ”

Wang Yuan frowned and said, "What do you mean by cousin?" ”

Gongsun Lan said: "This city is so well defended that it can't be attacked by force, but why don't we outwit it?" If we can get here without being known, then we can ......"

"Able to blend into the city and cause chaos. Maybe you can kill the main general of the city and let the defenders of the city mess up, maybe you can set fire everywhere, maybe you can open the city gates, right? Wang Yuan interrupted Gongsun Lan's words.

Gongsun Lan was surprised: "How do you know that I am going to say this? ”

Wang Yuan smiled and said, "Of course I know, I had this idea just now, but I was vetoed by myself." ”

Gongsun Lan frowned and said, "Why? Doesn't that work? ”

Wang Yuan said: "This strategy is feasible, but it is too dangerous, I can't let my cousin take risks." This city is very well guarded, although my cousin has outstanding martial arts, but if he falls into the city, he may be worried about his life, and there are thousands of troops there. ”

Gongsun Lan said: "I'm not afraid. ”

Wang Yuan said: "I'm afraid, how can I let you take risks." If you want to enter the city, you must not have a large number of people, and if you have more, it will be a burden. There are few suitable candidates in the army, and my cousin may only be able to go alone, and I am absolutely not at ease. ”

Gongsun Lan stretched out her hand to hold Wang Yuan's hand, snuggled her head on Wang Yuan's shoulder and said softly: "Erlang, you really pity me, I understand it in my heart. But when it comes to winning or losing this battle, you don't have to think about it so much. With my ability, how can these Tibetan soldiers hurt me? All I have to do is sneak into the city. The key is how you respond outside the city. If I open the gates of the city, and you do not reach the beams, it will be of no avail. That's what you should be thinking about, not about my safety. ”

Wang Yuan was silent for a long time and said, "If my cousin insists on going, then I must also go with you." I am not as good as you in martial arts, but you are not as good as me in terms of quick intelligence. As for matters outside the city, I will discuss with Li Mi and Song Jiangong and them. ”

"How? How can you take risks as a manager? If something happens to you, won't this army be defeated? Gongsun Lan shook her head and said.

Wang Yuan said: "You still said that there was no danger, but you said that something would happen to me." Although I am not good at martial arts, I may not be a drag from my cousin. In short, if you want to go together, it's a big deal to die together, otherwise I will never be allowed. ”

Gongsun Lan looked at Wang Yuan in a daze for a long time, and sighed: "That's it, then let's go together, it's a big deal to die together." I'm not afraid, but it's a pity that you're young and have a bright future. ”

Wang Yuan smiled and said, "I can't die if you say that." It doesn't matter if the future is limitless or whatever, the most regrettable thing is that I still married my cousin, which is my regret. Did my cousin promise to make up for my regret? Let me die without regrets. ”

Gongsun Lan stroked Wang Yuan's face and whispered, "Do you want me so much?" Then I promise you, as long as we can get out of this time, I will promise you, and you will get what you want. ”

Wang Yuan smiled: "Really? ”

Gongsun Lan said: "You actually doubt my words and want me to swear to the sky?" ”

Wang Yuan smiled, stretched out his hand to take Gongsun Lan in his arms and said, "That's not necessary." ”

Wang Yuan was moved in his heart, Gongsun Lan wanted to motivate himself to come back alive, which could be regarded as painstaking. Motivating yourself with what you want most definitely works. At least Wang Yuan was firm in his heart, he must not be easily led, and he must come out alive to ask Gongsun Lan to fulfill his promise.