It is said that Ma Jun led his troops straight to Yichuan, but when he arrived, he saw that the people were dragging their children and daughters, and they were panicked, and they didn't know where to go. And as soon as they entered the city, they were completely unguarded. After several careful questioning, it became clear that the enemy troops had already withdrawn to the opposite bank.

Under such circumstances, Ma Jun couldn't help but hesitate.

To the north, since you can go up along the Yi River, reach the eastern suburbs of Luoyang, and then go north, Li Shentong will inevitably defend more strictly, his 20,000 forwards, obviously not enough. To the west, it is necessary to cross the Yi River and defeat the defenders, so that they can enter Yiyang westward, meet Luoshui with General Jin Ba, and then march from several sides to see if this iron bucket-like Luoyang city can be knocked out of the hole.

According to the original plan of the British king, he wanted to defend the enemy on the east bank of the Yichuan River first, stand on his foothold, and then wait for his army to arrive, and then divide his troops again, cross the Yi River, and join the company with General Jin Ba, while advancing north, so that Li Shentong can be attacked on three sides.

But now he is really bloodless, and it didn't take much effort to achieve the set strategic goals, so to speak, he has to be hollow.

"The prince's army will arrive here two days late, and it really doesn't make much sense for me to wait for it to defend like this."

Ma Jun Tima looked at the other side and muttered to himself.

"General, across the Yi River, we are neither a naval army nor a warship, what can we do?"

The guard on the side couldn't help but ask.

"Well, that's a problem, too. In this way, you shall send an order to go down quickly, and collect fishing boats from the people on the spot, and raise a lot of money to recruit people who are skilled in water, and in my opinion, the water of this Yi River is not very deep, and perhaps, we can use some brains! ”

Ma Jun sighed lightly, but a plan gradually emerged in his heart.

If you can't cross this Yi River and meet General Jin Ba, there will be more twists and turns. When the king arrives in two days, these problems will have to be solved.

Soon, his order was conveyed.

In less than two hours, under the heavy reward, many men came to apply. Ma Jun was overjoyed when he saw it, and he didn't screen much at the moment, and included them in the camp one by one.

"Brothers, if you have good water nature and understand martial arts, please take a step forward."

Ma Jun looked at the row of more than thirty men in front of him and said with a smile.

When he said this, these men couldn't help but be surprised, and after looking left and right, eight people stepped forward.

"If you think you have good water and good martial arts, please take a step forward."

Ma Jun said again.

This time, only the three of them hesitated for a moment and then took a step forward.

"Okay, it's watery, I've seen blood, take a step back."

Ma Jun smiled and continued.

So, twenty men took a step back.

"Hehe, come on, give these brothers some entanglement, let them go home!"

Ma Jun pointed to the few people who were not moving in the middle and said to the guards.

By this time, everyone had actually understood the meaning of Ma Jun's series of actions, but it was just a further selection.

"Well, brothers, you are all good men who grew up eating the water of the Yi River, and no one is more familiar with the water of the Yi River than you. Today, this general has recruited you here, and there is really one thing to entrust you. ”

Ma Jun's face turned grim and began to throw out his thoughts.

"But this matter is related to your net worth and life, therefore, this general has a word in advance, if there is any care for your life, please leave immediately, and this general will still give silver taels."

Speaking of this, Ma Junhu swept away everyone, but when he saw the light in his eyes, he didn't have any fear, and he couldn't help but be happy in his heart.

"If you are willing to do this with this general, this general will send someone to send the promised heavy money to your family, and after the deed is completed, whether it is life or death, there will be a heavy reward, and you can be given a military position in our British army, etc., can you be willing?"

"Wish!"

Unbeknownst to him, as soon as Ma Jun's voice fell, everyone answered in unison.

"Haha......"

Ma Jun couldn't help but laugh out loud.