Cai Wenzhuo sorted out the thoughts in his heart, and said loudly: "Maybe tomorrow morning, the enemy army will come, so even if you can recruit troops, you are not in a hurry, if you want to avoid the slaughter of Wang Xujun, there should be three strategies." ”

"First, negotiate peace with Wang Xu, or seek peace, if it really doesn't work, then temporarily attach to Wang Xu, so that it can be raised again in the future, so that at least the people of Minglan County can be kept peaceful and protected from slaughter."

As soon as Cai Wenzhuo finished speaking, Zhu Huan took the case and said angrily: "No, Wang Xu and I have a deep hatred like the sea, and we don't share the sky, how can I surrender on my knees, this Minglan County is my Zhu family's family business, and this marquis will never give it up!" ”

I already knew that Zhu Huan would say this, Cai Wenzhuo didn't have much hope, sighed, and then said: "This second strategy is to ask the court for help overnight, a hundred miles south of Minglan, there is a court garrison of 100,000, that is the station of the general of Zhenxi of the dynasty, although Minglan County belongs to Guxi County, but it can also be regarded as a barrier west of Chaoting, if you ask him for help, he will inevitably send troops here, and it only takes one day for the cavalry to rush back and forth here, so as long as we can hold the city until tomorrow evening, the crisis will be solved." ”

Zhu Huan frowned: "Even if General Zhenxi wants to come to the rescue, but without the Holy Decree, how dare he send troops without authorization, plus I only have two thousand weak brigades in Languan City, it is difficult to resist Wang Xu's thousands of tiger and wolf army, I am afraid that he will not be able to last until tomorrow evening." ”

Zhu Huan sighed and said, "Mr. Wen Zhuo, let's talk about the third strategy." ”

Cai Wenzhuo shook his head, he also knew that this plan was not yet mature, but he might as well give it a try as a last resort, because he had already sent someone to investigate, General Zhenxi was brave and unscrupulous, full of recklessness, as long as he was a little stimulated, he would definitely succeed, but unfortunately, Zhu Huan did not use it.

Sighing, Cai Wenzhuo said: "Master Hou, if you don't listen to this third strategy, because you won't adopt it at all." ”

Looking at the dead people in the hall, Zhu Huan said, "Mr. Wenzhuo, it's okay for you to say it. ”

Cai Wenzhuo said: "This third strategy is to evacuate Minglan County overnight, what Wang Xu wants is just this city, he will definitely not come to chase after him, we can give it to him temporarily, and wait for Wang Xu's army to withdraw, or as soon as the army of the imperial court arrives, then we will kill it back, and then we will not only be able to recapture Minglan County, but also maybe take back Languan." ”

Zhu Huan's eyes lit up, this strategy is much better than the previous two strategies, first of all, there is no need to grovel to Wang Xu, and there is no need to expect the imperial army to come to help, I don't believe that Wang Xu can stay in Minglan for a lifetime, as long as the army withdraws, Minglan County will naturally return to his own hands.

Zhu Huan got up and said, "This plan is very good. Looking at Cai Wenzhuo standing under the hall, Zhu Huan said: "When it is in danger, it is still Mr. Wenzhuo's chest and abdomen, so let's give the order." ”

Before Zhu Huan finished speaking, a Wenchen said: "Master Hou, did you just give up Minglan City to the thief army?" ”

Cai Wenzhuo said: "If you don't quit Minglan, you will have to have a life-and-death battle with Wang Xu, and then with our strength, we will definitely be eliminated, rather than this, it is better to avoid its edge for the time being, and wait for it to be raised again in the future." ”

Zhu Huan nodded, made up his mind, and said: "What Mr. Wen Zhuo said is right, let's do it according to this, and order all the soldiers in the city to prepare enough food and grass to retreat overnight." ”

"Yes."

Everyone replied helplessly.

It was the third watch of the night, Zhu Huan led all the soldiers, gold and silver, and equipment in Minglan City to evacuate to the south overnight, all the soldiers plus the family members of Wenchen, a total of more than 6,000 people, the team was quite spectacular, they did not light the torches, they quietly withdrew.

However, this move was still noticed by Jinyiwei, and informed Wang Xu of Languan of the news overnight.

In the hall of the mansion, Wang Xu summoned Liao Yun, Zhang Meng, Jia Hui and others, Ye Xiong came to report the news in person, so he was also in the lobby, looking at Ye Xiong, Wang Xu said: "Brother Ye, can you see clearly, they really withdrew?" ”

Ye Xiong nodded, he had already arranged spies in Minglan City, Zhu Huan made such a big move, how could he not know, Ye Xiong said: "Lord, the subordinates really see it, Zhu Huan has indeed withdrawn, and now Minglan County is an empty city." ”

Zhang Meng scolded unhappily: "These soft eggs, seeing that a big war is about to begin, but they evacuated in advance." ”

Getting up and looking at Wang Xu, Zhang Meng said: "Lord, give me five hundred soldiers, I will chase them overnight, and I will kill them without leaving a piece of armor." ”

Jia Hui said: "The lord can't, our target is Minglan County, there is really no need to fight to the death with them, don't you hear the truth that killing a thousand enemies will cause you to lose eight hundred." ”

Wang Xu didn't speak, quietly thinking about whether to chase or not, but he was a little embarrassed.

After thinking for a moment, Liao Yun said: "I agree with what Mr. Jia said, the art of war is cloudy, and the poor are not chased, if the enemy is forced to be in a hurry, we will not have good fruit to eat, who knows whether they are really withdrawn or fake." ”

Wang Xu looked at Ye Xiong: "How much food and equipment did they take with them when they retreated?" ”

Ye Xiong said: "The specific amount of food and equipment is not clear, but it must be a lot, a thousand soldiers are holding a stretch of one mile, it is impossible to count, it is estimated that Minglan City has been emptied." ”

"Then what do you want, chase me!" Wang Xu got up and said, if you want to expand the army now, this food and equipment are indispensable, and such a good opportunity is really hard to find.

Zhang Meng said excitedly: "Lord, let me go, I only need five hundred sergeants." ”

Wang Xu said: "Liao Yun is still the main general, you are the vanguard, the whole army of 5,000 will go, you must know that the lion fights the rabbit and still makes all the effort, you must not be careless." ”

Liao Yun said: "Obey." ”

Zhang Meng pursed his lips: "Lord, you are too bold, only 2,000 defeated soldiers, why are you so cautious." ”

Wang Xu glared at him, and Zhang Meng immediately agreed, let's go together, it's better than doing nothing

Half an hour later, Liao Yun and Zhang Meng led 5,000 soldiers out of the south gate, aiming at Zhu Huan's deserting army ten miles away.

In fact, Cai Wenzhuo's strategy was seamless, and when he was packing up, he suggested that Zhu Huan only bring ten days of dry food and set off, but Zhu Huan didn't listen, and had to bring all the equipment and food.

If you listen to Cai Wenzhuo's words, Wang Xu will definitely not chase and kill, and that kind of thankless thing can only be done by a fool.

Not long after Liao Yun and Zhang Meng left Languan, a fast horse galloped forward.

Half an hour later, the fast horse came to Zhu Huan in front of him, and hurriedly said, "Master Hou, the enemy is coming." ”

Zhu Huan was surprised: "How many people?" ”

The spy said: "The enemy army came out of Languan, and there should be no less than five thousand. ”

Zhu Huan looked up to the sky and sighed, after all, he still chased after him, if it was a field battle, it would be difficult to resist Wang Xu's army: "Heaven will kill me." ”

Cai Wenzhuo rode beside Zhu Huan's carriage and said: "Master Hou doesn't need to panic, I immediately asked the generals to arrange an ambush to block the attack, even if they can't kill the enemy, they should have some scruples and dare not chase after them." ”

Zhu Huan didn't pay attention now, so he had to say, "Okay, okay, there's Mr. Lao." ”

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