After listening to Yao Xiang's analysis, Yao Gezhong and the generals under his command felt that it was very reasonable, so they all nodded in agreement with Yao Xiang's idea.

"Little General, when is the most appropriate time to raid the Wujiang Ferry." A subordinate general asked.

"The soldiers are fast, naturally the faster the better, but at this time, the officers and men of our army are tired, rest for a day, and early tomorrow morning, the army will quietly march in the direction of the Wujiang ferry." Yao Xiang said.

Seeing that Yao Xiang's analysis was reasonable, Yao Gezhong's expression was quite pleased, and he ordered: "Order, send ten scouts to the Wujiang ferry to investigate, and be sure to investigate the deployment of the Jin army at the Wujiang ferry, and there must be no mistakes." ”

"Yes, General." One of his subordinates turned to give orders.

Yao Gezhong looked at Yao Xiang and asked, "Xiang'er, our army has more than 10,000 soldiers and horses, if we want to surprise attack the Wujiang Ferry, how can we avoid being discovered by the Jin army?" If the Jin army discovers our army's attempt, the effect of the surprise attack will be greatly reduced. ”

Yao Xiang smiled at the corner of his mouth, and said confidently: "Father don't worry, this child has already thought about it, and by using the strategy of attacking the east and the west, he can deceive the eyes and ears of the Jin army, and at the same time leave a way for our army to retreat." ”

"Oh, retreat, sound east and west?" Yao Gezhong asked.

Yao Xiang excitedly paced a few steps in place, and replied: "Father, when our army attacked Jiankang City, I was completely sure, so after crossing the river, the whole army and horses rushed to Jiankang City, and the Wuhu ferry must have been occupied by the Jin army again. In case the father fails to attack the Wujiang ferry, he can also retreat to the Wuhu ferry, and the child will pick up the father to cross the river and go north. ”

"Oh, it's a clever plan, but Xiang'er is much more cautious than before, and even thinks of a way out, haha!" Yao Gezhong looked at his son with satisfaction, and was very pleased with his son's maturity.

Yao Xiang shook his head lightly, and laughed at himself: "Eat a trench and grow wise, the child is full of confidence in breaking through Jiankang City, but in the end it failed because of the two reinforcements of the Jin army. Reserving a retreat is just in case. ”

"Okay, the order, early tomorrow morning, the whole army and horses will march along the main road in the direction of Wuhu Ferry." Yao Gezhong ordered loudly.

"Yes, General." The generals took the order, turned around and went to rest.

After the generals left, Yao Xiang looked at Yao Gezhong and said softly: "This time my father attacked the Wujiang Ferry, we must pay attention to the Jin army and horses in the direction of Jiankang City, in case the Jin cavalry in Jiankang City has the action of reinforcing the Wujiang Ferry, my father must not act rashly, and must retreat in time, so as not to let the army fall into a heavy encirclement." ”

"Well, my father knows that he will definitely send more scouts to pay attention to the direction of Jiankang City." Yao Gezhong nodded.

Early in the morning of the second day, Yao Gezhong's men and horses moved quickly along the road leading to Wuhu Ferry, among them, the 3,000 men and horses led by Yao Xiang took the lead.

At the same time, near the camp of the Northern Expeditionary Army, Lei Storm and Wang Liu, who received the order, were also preparing for the expedition, and an hour later, Lei Storm led 7,000 cavalry first, Wang Liu led 5,000 troops to march later, and the two men and horses marched towards the direction of Wujiang Ferry.

In the southeast direction of Wujiang Ferry, Yao Gezhong's main force passed by here in a big way, and continued to advance rapidly in the direction of Wuhu Ferry, in order to confuse the Jin army at Wujiang Ferry and make it paralyzed.

After continuing to march for more than ten miles, Yao Gezhong's army stopped, ambushed in a wood, and was ready to turn back at any time to surprise attack the Wujiang ferry, and only Yao Xiang's 3,000 men and horses continued to advance in the direction of the Wuhu ferry.

Half an hour later, Tong Guò scouts probed again, Yao Gezhong was more clear about the arrangement of the Jin army at the Wujiang Ferry, and after a detailed analysis and speculation, Yao Gezhong felt that the surprise attack was successful, so he made up his mind to launch a surprise attack on the Wujiang Ferry.

At the critical juncture when Yao Gezhong made up his mind to attack the Wujiang Ferry, the scouts sent to the vicinity of Jiankang City sent back the news that more than 10,000 soldiers and horses of the Jin army had drawn their camps and were marching in the direction of the Wujiang Ferry, and it was obvious that there was an intention to reinforce the Wujiang Ferry.

"General, the reinforcements of the Jin army have been withdrawn, and it is estimated that they will arrive at the Wujiang Ferry within two or three hours, in such a short time, our army is not sure enough to defeat the defenders of the Wujiang Ferry!" A ministry general said.

"General, for the sake of safety, it is better for our army to retreat to Wuhu Ferry and cross the river to the north." Another ministry will build yì road.

When Yao Gezhong heard this, he frowned and fell into deep thought, if he retreated to the Wuhu ferry, he could naturally save the living force under his command, and more than 10,000 troops could also cross the river smoothly, but his personal face would be greatly frustrated, after all, before crossing the river to the south, he led an army of 20,000, and now not only failed to capture Jiankang City, but also lost nearly half of his troops, which made him feel shameless to face Shi Hu, and at the same time, he also felt a little unable to raise his head in front of other generals of the Great Zhao State, and if he could defeat the defenders of the Wujiang Ferry, Then you can greatly regain your face.

"Generals don't have to worry, it's still early for reinforcements from the Jin army? The defenders of the Wujiang Ferry have a strong army, and they must not have thought that our army would suddenly attack, and before the reinforcements of the Jin army Jiankang City arrived, our army should have enough time to defeat the Jin army at the Wujiang Ferry. Yao Gezhong clenched his fists as he spoke.

"General, think twice!" The ministry will be persuaded again.

Yao Gezhong looked at a pro-soldier behind him and ordered: "You immediately lead your men and horses to enter the position ten miles east of the Wujiang Ferry, and scatter them, as long as you find the main force of the Jin army, report immediately." ”

"Yes, General." The pro-soldier team was holding their fists and receiving orders, and then led their soldiers to the east.

Yao Gezhong looked up at the generals beside him, and said loudly: "Generals, we crossed the Yangtze River and went south without getting the size of the merit, but we lost thousands of men and horses, just retreating to Jiangbei in such a gray way, what will the king think of us, and what will the generals of the Great Zhao State think of us, now, the opportunity for meritorious service is in front of us, as long as our army can hit the Jin army at the Wujiang crossing, the main force of the king can easily enter the south of the Yangtze River, and we should be the first to take the lead, for the face of our army, I will ask you." ”

"The general's words are serious, and we will do our best to fight."

"Willing to fight, the last general is willing to fight."

The generals were infected by Yao Gezhong's courage and expressed their willingness to participate in the war.