Wang Xu's worries about Jiaozhou were soon confirmed, and three days later, the spy was in an urgent hurry, changing trains and speeding along the way, sending a letter that was both expected and very unbelievable: Jiaozhou finally moved, except for the distant Jiuzhen County and Rinan County. The government soldiers of the other five counties began to assemble, respectively in Panyu, the capital of Nanhai County, and Xie Mu County, the northern part of Cangwu County. Including barbarian soldiers, Vietnamese soldiers and various conventional soldiers, a total of more than 50,000 people.

At the same time, the shrunken Liu Biao finally came out, and it was really compatible with Zhou Zhi. Every time I stick out my head to take a look, as long as there is a slight breeze, I immediately retract it, which makes people feel depressed. It's just that although the shape is a little unfavorable, it has not affected Wang Xu's determination to take Jingbei. The more Liu Biao is like this, the more afraid he is, if he really retreats because of this this time, he may never find such an opportunity again.

Without any hesitation, after sitting down and making a decision in the shortest possible time, Wang Xu urgently ordered Wang Fei to lead 6,000 soldiers to rush to Xunpu Pass in the southeast corner of Guiyang County to guard against the Jiaozhou coalition army in Nanyang. At the same time, Yang Feng handed over all the logistics affairs to the public enemy, and led 9,000 people to Jiuzhi Mountain to curb the danger. The remaining 5,000 people were handed over to Tian Feng and given him full authority to transfer.

It's just that, after all, this is just an expedient measure, there are a total of three intersections in Jiuzhi Mountain, although the terrain is dangerous, but the strength is so small, Yang Feng is too difficult alone. As for the Weipu Pass, it is even more troublesome, that the Xunpu Pass is said to be a pass, but it was actually built by Zhao Tuo, a general at the end of the Qin Dynasty, when he was ordered to go south and pacify the Lingnan region. Later, when the peasants revolted at the end of Qin, he saw the tyranny of the Qin Dynasty, so he chose to stand on his own feet and established the Nanyue State. That's when he set this level.

This level, which dates back hundreds of years, has long since fallen into decay, and although it has been renovated several times, it is really not what it looks like. When Wang Xu traveled there, he passed by there, and what he saw was not a pass at all, but like a meeting place, where the surrounding people sold or exchanged their goods. all these years. Jing Nan has never had the extra money to renovate these things. can only let it be natural, which makes people very helpless.

Therefore, the only way now is to cross the river as much as possible. As long as you can gain a foothold in Jingbei, it doesn't matter if you have fewer troops, you can divide your troops to the south. It's a pity that the turtle shell of Liu Biao's army is not ordinarily thick.

Even if it is taken according to the predetermined plan. Xu Sheng successfully established himself behind enemy lines, while Gao Shun also landed in Zhangshui and took Jiangling. That's just opening a gap, and it can't be said to be truly grounded. Because Liu Biao's army can cut off the connection between Jiangling and Jingnan at any time, the next step is to follow the strategy of cannibalization and slowly consume it with Liu Biao. It was consumed until his internal contradictions intensified.

But if this is the case, no one can guarantee that there will be no problems in the rear of Jingnan, and Wang Xu will not dare to bet on whether Wang Fei will be able to resist the army with the dilapidated Xunpu Pass. Therefore, finding a breakthrough on the side of the main force is a top priority.

It's just that as time passes, there is no clue at all. Everyone racked their brains to find a way to break the enemy......

"Wife. Tomorrow is the twentieth day of Xu Sheng's trip to Jingbei, and the shape is not optimistic! Wang Xu sat in his big tent. Looking at the map on the table in front of him, he was distressed.

Xu Shu also sighed helplessly, shook her head and said, "I've thought a lot about it in the past two days, but there's really nothing I can do." ”

"The way is to come up with, if you don't break through yourself, you won't win." Wang Xu didn't raise his head, and replied directly.

"Hey!" Xu Shu sighed silently and stopped talking.

Zhao Yu could only blink at those big clear eyes, stunned. It's okay to let her go into battle, but if she wants her little head to think about this, it's hard for a strong man!

After an unknown amount of time in this silence, a sharp and heavy footsteps suddenly came in, and as the man advanced, the armor on his body touched the ping-pong sound.

Wang Xu just raised his head suspiciously, and Zhang Liao's hurried voice was already heard outside the door: "Lord, there will be something to see in the end!" ”

"Oh! It's Wen Yuan, come in! Wang Xu said with a smile.

Zhang Liao did not hesitate, immediately opened the curtain and walked in, and when he saw Xu Shu also there, he couldn't help but bow his hand. "The last general will see the lord's father, see the master's mother!"

"This is in the army, no need to be exempt!" Laughing and waving his hand, Wang Xu couldn't help asking, "Wenyuan, what is the matter here?" ”

"Lord, I thought of it!"

"Got it?" Wang Xu blinked suspiciously, not remembering what was going on for a while.

Just as Zhang Liao was about to open his mouth to explain, he suddenly reacted, stood up from his position suddenly, and said in surprise: "Wen Yuan has thought of how to break Liu Biao's turtle shell?" "Because of Zhou Zhi's words that day, he couldn't think of a way, and the generals who were quite resentful in their hearts recently used turtle shells to describe the shape of the moment.

"yes!" Zhang Liao nodded excitedly, then strode in front of Wang Xu, pointed to the map on the table and said, "Lord, when I heard General Zhou mention the turtle that day, I suddenly reacted to a question!" ”

"What's the problem?"

Zhang Liao's heroic eyes revealed an unprecedented look at this moment, took a deep breath, and said word by word: "Vision!" ”

"Vision?"

"Yes!" Zhang Liao nodded affirmatively. "According to the subordinates, the turtle is a timid animal and has a small field of vision! And now Liu Biao's army is like a turtle, although his turtle shell is hard, but unfortunately his field of vision is too small, he has been confined here, and he can only see what is in front of him. ”

Hearing this, Wang Xu instantly understood Zhang Liao's entry point, and the more he thought about it, the more he felt that there was a drama, and he couldn't help but hurriedly say: "Then Wen Yuan will say it quickly, I don't know what your plan is?" ”

Seeing that Wang Xu attached so much importance to it, Zhang Liao was also very happy, and immediately replied: "Lord, if you want to break Liu Biao's turtle shell, the best way is to open his abdomen!" ”

"Abdomen...... ...... abdomen" Wang Xu stumbled and muttered this Zhang Liao's words, and after a long time, he suddenly came to his senses and exclaimed: "Wen Yuan means a detour?" ”

"Yes! It's the detour. Zhang Liao did not hesitate, and immediately pointed to the map and explained: "Lord, look at it, at present, while the main force of Liu Biaojun's army is concentrated in Yi County, it is necessary to garrison Nanyang to guard against Yuan Shu's sudden counterattack, and also to guard against Gao Shun of Yidao, as well as Xu Sheng, who is deep in its interior, so it is already overstretched. If we want to crack this shell, it's going to be difficult! It is better to attack from the flanks, and the best way. It's from the East! ”

"Oriental?" Wang Xu also looked at the map and pondered.

"Not bad. Orient! Detour from Yuzhang County, go north from Poyang Lake, and insert Liu Biao's hinterland into the official road in Xunyang County, Lujiang, and then take advantage of the cover of Dabie Mountain, a thousand miles of surprise attack, and take Xiling, the county capital of Jiangxia County, with lightning speed. ”

"Hmmm! It's a good idea. Wang Xu also nodded in agreement. But then he hesitated a little and said: "However, if my army moves, I am afraid that I will be discovered by the enemy, so I will send a group of soldiers and horses back to Xiling." As the capital of Jiangxia County, Xiling has a high city and thick Guo and complete defense facilities. It is Liu Biao's material hoarding place again, and it will be difficult to capture it at that time. ”

"My lord, that's the key! Liu Biaoxiàn was in the county on the other side of the river, cautious, paying attention to our every move, but did not find it, it is difficult to think that we still have a soldier and horse! ”

"Another one?" Wang Xu was stunned for a moment, but then reacted suddenly. Slam your thigh. "That's right. There are still 10,000 people in Yuzhang! ”

As he spoke, his heart was already involuntarily revealing a trace of ecstasy. "In the current situation. As long as our main army suddenly makes a posture of disregarding a decisive battle, Liu Biaojun will definitely think that we are in a hurry to break the enemy and divide our troops to the south. I would never have thought that we would suddenly abandon Yuzhang and make a desperate bet to let all 10,000 soldiers and horses cross the river and make a detour to attack its belly. ”

Seeing that Wang Xu was so excited, Zhang Liao hesitated, but couldn't help but remind: "Lord, if it's just like this, Yu Zhang will be completely empty, if there is a change on Liu Xu's side, then ......"

Before he finished speaking, Wang Xu waved his hand indifferently. Wen Yuan was too worried, Liu Miao didn't dare. Besides, even if he saw an opportunity to take advantage of it and suddenly sent troops to Yuzhang, it was already a long time late, and at this time, the strategy of surprise attack could already be seen to be successful or failing. Moreover, what about Yuzhang for him, how long can he eat it? Once he sent troops, Sun Jian would not sit idly by, and would definitely take advantage of his emptiness to attack his rear. By then, the situation in Jingbei has also become clear, as long as time is rushed, what can he do? ”

Speaking of this, Wang Xu paused for a moment before frowning and said: "It's just that Chen Yu, the assassin of Yangzhou, is a problem, although he was promoted by Yuan Shubao and has a relationship attached to him." But when we go to borrow the way, we don't know if they want it or not. If he is unwilling, then when we surprise attack behind enemy lines, he is likely to react and send troops to block our way back. It doesn't matter if the surprise attack succeeds, but if it fails, I'm afraid that those 10,000 people are in danger of being wiped out. ”

"Huh? Don't you know? Hearing this, Zhang Liao suddenly looked at Wang Xu with a strange face.

"Know what?"

"Chen Yu is Yuanlong's father, and his father is a brother. Speaking of which, it can be regarded as having something to do with the lord. Zhang Liao said with a smile.

"Chen Yu is a member of the Chen family in Xiapi?" Wang Xu said in surprise.

"Yes!" Zhang Liao nodded affirmatively.

"God help me! In this way, this matter will be much easier, let Yuan Long write a letter, and tell Chen Yu that we will only pass through Xunyang, and we will never cross the line, if it crosses the line, he can hit it at will. Add some gifts like that, and it will be completely doable! ”

Saying that, Wang Xu couldn't stop the excitement in his heart, thought seriously for a moment, and couldn't help but say: "Wenyuan, since you proposed this plan, how about you go if you don't do it?" ”

"Thank you, my lord!" Zhang Liao was overjoyed and immediately surrendered his hand.

"Okay, then I'll inform Yuanlong later. It's just that this matter should be as secret as possible, so you don't have to say goodbye to anyone, I will give you an order immediately, and you only take the headquarters of Xiaoyaojin to rush to Yuzhang. ”

"No!" Zhang Liao put away the joy on his face and arched his hand solemnly.

Seeing this, Wang Xu couldn't help but slowly stepped forward, gently straightened the folded armor for Zhang Liao, and said with concern: "Okay, then you can go now, remember, if you see that you can't do anything, retreat immediately, the whole Jingbei is not more important than you, I hope you can lay countless Jingbei for me in the future." ”

"Lord!" Zhang Liao was instantly moved beyond measure, and looked at Wang Xu in a daze.

"Alright, let's go! I'll wait for you to come back and report for yourself! ”

With Wang Xu's words, Zhang Liao's trembling voice suddenly sounded in the silent tent. "No!" (To be continued.) )