Seeing that Thunderstorm and Wang Liu both expressed their willingness to fight, Hua An looked sideways at Wang San and asked, "Wang San, what is your opinion?" ”

"Big brother, in my opinion, the current strength of our army is not enough to break through Xiquyang, it is better to wait for Tie Niu and Wang Wu's 20,000 horses to arrive, and then it is safer to attack Xiquyang." Wang San's opinion was against an immediate attack on Xiquyang.

Hua An nodded, and said: "It's still Wang San who is right, the current strength of our army is only twice that of the Zhao army, and there is no certainty of victory in attacking Xiquyang, so let's wait for Tie Niu and Wang Wu's army to arrive, and then make plans!" ”

"Big brother, the 10,000 horses of the Iron Bull will arrive tomorrow, Wang Wu's men and horses are still far away in Dongcheng, it is estimated that they will arrive in three days, so long, I am afraid that there will be many dreams at night!" Thunderstorm is clearly still willing to strike.

"Big brother, the Yangzhou Legion is eager for revenge, if they see that our army refuses and take separate action, wouldn't it be dangerous." Wang Liu reminded.

Hearing this, Hua An looked at Wang Liu and ordered: "Wang Liu, you now personally go to the Yangzhou Army camp outside the south gate of Xiquyang, and inform them of the news that the 20,000 main forces of our army are about to arrive, and let them be patient for a few days, and then launch an attack on Xiquyang after the arrival of our main army." ”

"Yes, big brother." Wang Liu received the order and turned around and left the big tent of the Chinese army.

After Wang Liu left, Wang San looked at Hua'an and said softly: "Big brother, will the generals of the Yangzhou Army listen to us?" ”

Hua An smiled slightly and said, "Don't worry, with their 30,000 horses, they will definitely not be able to break through Xiquyang." ”

Sure enough, when Wang Liu's decision to make the 20,000 main forces of the Northern Expeditionary Army about to arrive and let the Yangzhou Army endure for several days was spoken. The generals of the Yangzhou regiment did not raise objections and immediately stated it. Willing to wait for a few days, and then break through Xiquyang in one fell swoop. Capture the stone tiger alive.

In Xiquyang, the success of Hou Ba's surprise attack on the Yangzhou army greatly enhanced the courage of the Zhao army soldiers and raised the combat effectiveness of the Zhao soldiers to a higher level, but in the battle of Tongguò, the Jin army outside the city also strengthened their vigilance, and it has become not so easy to sneak attack, and many soldiers who were burned by the fire have not yet recovered. Therefore, Shi Hu decided to stand still for the time being, waiting for the opportunity to break through.

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On the second day, Tie Niu led 10,000 horses and horses to arrive at the camp of the Northern Expeditionary Army outside the east gate of Xiquyang, and on the evening of the fourth day, Wang Wu's 10,000 horses also arrived at the camp of the Northern Expeditionary Army from Dongcheng.

Seeing that all the people from both groups had arrived, Hua An'an was very happy and hurriedly summoned his generals. Began to study how to deploy to attack Xiquyang.

At this time, the Northern Expeditionary Army under Hua'an was close to 40,000, and its strength exceeded that of the Yangzhou Army. The task of the main attack naturally belongs to the Northern Expeditionary Army.

And the east gate of Xiquyang is in front of you, gather all the men and horses, and attack the east gate. It became the best choice for the Northern Expeditionary Army to attack.

"Big brother, hand over the west gate and south gate to the Yangzhou legion. The main force of our army attacked the east gate with all its might, and it only took one day. You will definitely be able to take Xiquyang. Iron Bull said loudly.

"Yes! Big brother, the main force of our army is nearly 40,000, and there must be no problem in taking the east gate. Wang Wu continued.

Hua An nodded and said, "Yes, it is indeed a good idea, but our army still does not have enough siege equipment, besides, Wang Wu's army has just arrived, and it needs to rest for a day, how about attacking the day after tomorrow." ”

"Big brother, my subordinates can rest for the night, and they don't need to rest for a whole day, they can attack tomorrow." Wang Wu said loudly.

"Big brother, siege equipment can be built overnight, and it will not delay tomorrow's siege." Thunderstorms clearly don't want to wait another day.

Hearing this, Hua An looked at Wang San and Wang Liu, and asked softly, "What do you mean?" ”

"Big brother, our army can attack tomorrow." Wang Liu also supported the attack on the second day.

Wang San thought about it again and again, and then said: "Big brother, our army can be prepared to attack Xiquyang tomorrow, but whether it will really attack tomorrow depends on the specific situation of tomorrow. ”

Wang San's answer was very slippery, neither denying the belligerent request of Thunderstorm and others, but also saying what Hua Anxin thought, so to speak, it was a two-way flattery.

Hua An smiled at the corner of his mouth, pointed at Wang San and said: "Okay, just listen to Wang San, the army is immediately ready to attack Xiquyang tomorrow, if you are a qiē shun lì, tomorrow afternoon, you can launch an attack on Xiquyang, thunderstorm, iron bull, the two of you are responsible for making two hundred thunderbolt cars, Wang Wu, your subordinates are very tired, rest early!" Only when you have enough spirit can you fight. ”

"Yes, big brother." Thunderstorm, Iron Bull, and Wang Wu said in unison.

"Alright, you all go and prepare!" Hua An waved his hand and motioned for everyone to go back and prepare.

"Yes, big brother." Thunderstorm and the others clasped their fists and saluted, turned around and left the Chinese army tent in Hua'an.

After everyone left, Wang San looked at Hua An and said, "Does the eldest brother really plan to attack Xiquyang tomorrow?" ”

"What's the matter, what do you think, you might as well say it." Hua An looked at Wang San and asked softly.

Wang San hesitated for a moment and said: "Actually, I think that the later the attack, the more beneficial it will be to our army, after all, Shihu's army is trapped in Xiquyang, and the grain and grass in the city are limited, as long as the army of Zhao is exhausted, Xiquyang can be self-defeating!" ”

Hua An smiled at the corner of his mouth and said, "Wang San, why didn't you say these words just now?" ”

Wang San frowned, and said helplessly: "Big brother also saw it, everyone is anxious to fight, let them wait a few more days, and don't suffocate them." ”

"Hahahaha!" Hua An laughed a few times, looked at Wang San, and said softly: "Wang San! Are you quite considerate of the soldiers? However, Shi Hu is not a fool, as long as the military rations are about to run out, they will definitely not stay in Xiquyang and wait for death, he will definitely come out to bite people like a mad dog. ”

"What the eldest brother means is that before Shi Hu runs out of food, he will go out of the city to fight a decisive battle with our army." Wang San frowned and asked.

Hua An nodded and said, "That's right, not only that, Shi Hu himself will take advantage of the chaos to escape." ”

When Wang San heard this, he was shocked and said, "Big brother, Xiquyang has been surrounded by the main force of our army, how can Shi Hu escape?" ”

Hua An pointed to the north, leaned in Wang San's ear, and whispered: "Yesterday, the scout just sent back the news that on the bank of Huaishui, ten miles outside the north gate of Xiquyang, there are dozens of elite Zhao soldiers dressed as ordinary people and dozens of small boats, which must be reserved for Shi Hu to escape." ”

"What, why don't I know about such important news from the scouts?" Wang San was shocked.

Hua An smiled and explained: "In order to prevent the news from being exposed, the eldest brother specially explained to the scouts to investigate all the situations on the shore of Huaishui, and he was only allowed to report to me, and he was not allowed to tell anyone, so you naturally don't know, haha!" ”

"Oh, I see, looking at it this way, Shi Hu has already prepared a way out, what a cunning old fellow." Wang San scolded hatefully, paused, and said, "Big brother, it's better for our army to split a partial division and block it outside the north gate of Xiquyang, breaking Shi Hu's idea of escaping." ”

"No, no, no, no." Hua An shook his head again and again, and said: "The so-called siege of the division must be que, and the escape path of Shi Hu will be completely blocked, which will only make Shi Hu go crazy, and a crazy tiger is very terrible, once the 20,000 horses of the Zhao army completely lose their way of life, they will definitely fight with our army, even if our army wins, it will definitely pay a huge price, and the gains outweigh the losses!" ”

"Big brother, then will we just watch Shi Hu escape?" Wang San was obviously very unwilling.

A sly smile appeared at the corner of Hua An's mouth, and he said lightly: "Since the eldest brother knows that Shi Hu is going to escape by boat, how can he let him succeed lightly?" ”

"Oh, big brother has a plan?" Wang San hurriedly asked.

Hua An breathed a sigh and said softly: "Since Shi Hu can escape by boat, why can't our army send a warship to intercept it halfway?" ”

"That's right! Big brother, our army can quietly send a naval army to ambush Shi Hu's inevitable path! Wang San was overjoyed when he heard this.

Hua An patted Wang San on the shoulder and said, "The eldest brother has already sent a herald to Dangtu yesterday, telling Zhao Wu, who is stationed in Dangtu City, to immediately send five hundred soldiers with good water characteristics to go upriver in a small boat, and ambush Shi Hu on the only way to cross the Huaishui, I believe that Shi Hu will be captured alive." ”

"Great, it's still thoughtful as the eldest brother." Wang San hurriedly praised Hua'an.

"Small." Hua An looked up at the top of the tent and imagined the scene of capturing a large number of generals of the Zhao army alive.

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In Xiquyang, when he heard that the Northern Expeditionary Army had added 20,000 horses, Shi Hu suddenly became anxious, and the generals under his command were also a little uneasy.

In the face of the Jin army twice as large as himself, Shi Hu still had the confidence to fight hard, but in the face of three or four times the Jin army, Shi Hu completely lost confidence, and the new 20,000 horses of the Jin army were still the most difficult to deal with the Northern Expeditionary Army, which made him not worried.

"Your Majesty, according to the scout's report, the Jin soldiers and horses outside the city are stepping up the construction of thunderbolts and ladders, and it seems that they have plans to attack the city!" Hou Ba clenched his fists and reported.

"The reinforcements of the Northern Expeditionary Army have just arrived, and the generals of the Jin Army finally can't bear it anymore and are about to do it." Shi Hu sighed, looked at Hou Ba, and said, "Hou Ba, our army's food and grass can last for a few days." ”

"Back to the king, it can last for three days." Hou Ba replied truthfully.

Shi Hu nodded and said: "Okay, since the Jin army is going to attack the city, this king will not be afraid to fight, pass the order, all the horses and horses immediately prepare to pack, and tomorrow with the king to fight out of the encirclement, even if the whole army is destroyed, we must teach the Jin army a lesson." ”

"The king can rest assured, everything has been prepared, and the ferries on the shore of the Huaishui have been prepared with 100 boats, which are enough for the king and the generals to cross the Huaishui." Hou Ba Zhengse replied.

"Okay, whether this king and the generals can return to Yecheng smoothly depends on you." Shi Hu patted Hou Ba's shoulder and said seriously.

"Rest assured, the king will be foolproof." Hou Ba patted his chest and swore that he said.

Shi Hu nodded and waved his hand to signal Hou Ba to go down.

"The last will be retired." Hou Ba hugged it and turned to leave the big tent. (To be continued......)