Chapter 190

An army of 50,000 people, waving flags, set off from Yingdu all the way and went north.

Five thousand scouts were scattered across all the official paths and dense forests and mountains.

One after another, fast horses moved in and out of the army, unusually busy.

According to the scout report that dispersed, Lu Cheng's guess was verified.

In the dense forests of the mountains, the scouts found traces of the stranded army.

"General, you're right! This is really not a ghost army! They haunt at night, but hide in the mountains during the day, so no one finds them! ”

After receiving the scout's report, the adjutant general excitedly reported to Lu Cheng.

Lu Cheng rode on the war horse and just nodded slightly.

At this time, Lu Cheng's mind was full of terrain and roads in the northern border of Chu State.

On such a large piece of land, 10,000 horses is not a lot at all.

Finding these 10,000 horses is as difficult as finding a needle in the mountains and forests.

Fortunately, there is a target for this cavalry, that is, the Chu army camps in the cities of the Chu army.

Lu Cheng had already sent orders to the large battalions in various places, ordering the large battalions of all armies to strictly guard against surprise attacks.

Lu Cheng also transferred a lot of men and horses, and slowly formed an encirclement in the northern border of Chudi.

But this encirclement has not yet been fully formed.

Lu Cheng suddenly said: "Pass the order, and the armies will speed up!" ”

"No!"

Lu Cheng always felt that something was going to happen, and the encirclement must be formed as soon as possible, otherwise this cavalry would probably run out.

Xiang Yu rode up and asked, "Uncle Cheng, you are really amazing, you can even guess that this group of guys is hiding in the mountains and forests." ”

Lu Cheng looked at Xiang Yu and said slowly: "Yu'er, although His Majesty asked you to come this time, if you don't listen to the order, I will send you back." ”

"Uncle Cheng rest assured!" Xiang Yu patted his chest and promised: "I will definitely listen to your orders, I will never go east if you tell me to go west, and I will never tease dogs if you tell me to catch chickens!" ”

"Less poor mouth." Lu Cheng glared at Xiang Yu.

Xiang Yu smiled and stopped talking.

Just then, a scout sped back from the front of the army.

After the scout finished reporting to the lieutenant general, the lieutenant general hurriedly came to Lu Cheng's side.

"General! That cavalry appeared on the official road and plundered a caravan of my Chu State! ”

Before Lu Cheng could speak, Xiang Yu said excitedly: "Uncle Cheng, I'll take people over and exterminate them!" ”

Lu Cheng didn't respond to Xiang Yu, but just smiled: "It seems that there is not much food and grass on their bodies." ”

"Pass the order, speed up the encirclement, and don't let them escape!" Lu Cheng ordered.

Xiang Yu was a little anxious at this time, and shouted again: "Uncle Cheng! Give me 5,000 men and I'll kill them. ”

"Shut up!" Lu Cheng shouted angrily, making Xiang Yu tremble.

"Can you change your frizzy and impulsive personality, so how to lead the army in the future!" Lu Cheng looked at Xiang Yu and said.

Xiang Yu didn't dare to speak, but his eyes still flashed with disbelief.

Lu Cheng sighed, Xiang Yu's performance was really disappointing to him.

At this time, another scout came back and reported: "General Qiyu, there are traces of enemy troops on the official road outside Lu City!" ”

As soon as this scout finished reporting, another scout ran back and reported: "General Qiyu, there are traces of enemy troops on the official road of Echeng!" ”

Four scouts came back in quick succession, all reporting the presence of enemy troop tracks, and in different directions.

"How can it be in so many places at the same time!" The deputy general looked at Lu Cheng with some horror in his eyes.

The lieutenant subconsciously regarded it as a ghost army.

So in this case, it is assumed that it is a ghost.

Lu Cheng also frowned slightly, and said in a deep voice: "It's actually a division of troops!" They want to run! ”

Xiang Yu arched his hand beside him, wanting to speak, but when he saw Lu Cheng's gloomy face, he immediately swallowed his words back.

Lu Cheng kept thinking in his mind, trying to judge the purpose of this enemy army.

This enemy army really wanted to run, but Lu Cheng believed that they would never run like this, and they would definitely take action.

Lu Cheng looked at Xiang Yu, "I'll give you 20,000 horses." ”

"No! Uncle Cheng, I will exterminate all these guys who pretend to be ghosts! Xiang Yu was so excited.

Lu Cheng said: "You take these 20,000 horses and return to Yingdu immediately." ”

Xiang Yu was stunned for a moment, and hurriedly said, "Uncle Cheng! Why! Why did you tell me to go back to Yingdu, the king told me to follow you! ”

Lu Cheng looked at Xiang Yu and said in a deep voice: "Your task is to protect Haoyingdu!" If there is a problem with Yingdu, I will ask you! ”

"However, the enemy army is all in the north, and Uncle Cheng is about to surround them, how can they go to Yingdu!" Xiang Yu said eagerly.

"Do you think what you see is what you think? How can you be sure that those are not bait, how can you be sure that they are out of the encirclement? Lu Cheng looked at Xiang Yu coldly.

Xiang Yu was stunned for a moment, and in the face of Lu Cheng's questioning, Xiang Yu couldn't refute a word.

Lu Cheng slapped Xiang Yu on the shoulder, and said in a deep voice: "The safety of Yingdu is the last face of my Chu State, we can all die in battle, but Yingdu must not be attacked by the enemy, do you understand!" ”

Without waiting for Xiang Yu to speak, Lu Cheng continued: "I handed over Yingdu to you to guard, you can protect Yingdu well!" Guarding the king! ”

Xiang Yu didn't want to return to Yingdu, but he saw Lu Cheng's serious appearance and the importance of hearing about it.

Xiang Yu could only helplessly give up his hand and promised to do so!

"Okay, let's go, return to Yingdu as soon as possible!" Lu Cheng waved his hand at Xiang Yu.

"No!" Xiang Yu was a little unwilling, but he still turned around and transferred people.

Soon after, Xiang Yu rushed back to Yingdu with 20,000 horses, and there were only 30,000 horses left in the army.

At this time, the adjutant general asked, "General, do you intend to send the major general back?" Or is it really to guard Yingdu? ”

Lu Cheng sighed, "This enemy army is out of nowhere, who can be sure that they are not waiting for me to leave Yingdu?" ”

"The Admiral understands!" The lieutenant arched his hand.

Lu Cheng glanced at the sky, and a touch of sunset had already appeared in the sky.

The adjutant general asked, "General, it's getting late, do you want to continue the march?" ”

Lu Cheng pondered for a long time and ordered: "Continue the march and scatter some scouts out." ”

"No!"

Although Lu Cheng was worried about being attacked while marching, in order to catch this cavalry, Lu Cheng decided to take a risk.

However, Lu Cheng didn't know that he had stopped targeting.

In a mountain forest twenty miles away from Lu Cheng, a thousand men and horses were resting.

Qin Yu sat on a stone, and in front of him knelt a tied up Chu army scout.

"Spare your life! Ghost soldiers, spare your life! Ghost soldiers, spare your life! The scout was so frightened that he kept begging for mercy.

Because Qin Yu and the others were all wearing black armor and wearing dark demon masks, the Chu army scouts thought they were ghost soldiers.

Qin Yu grabbed the head of the Chu army scout, and was immediately so frightened that the Chu army scout didn't dare to move, and a puddle of liquid flowed out of the ground.

"Who are you leading the troops?" Qin Yu's deep voice sounded under the mask.

"Yes, yes, it's General Lu Cheng." The Chu Army scout replied tremblingly.

Qin Yu's eyes narrowed, it was Lu Cheng, it was much simpler.

Qin Yu let go of the Chu army scout, stood up, and pulled up the Chu army scout.

"Go back and tell your General Lu Cheng that I want to see him." With that, a sword slashed the scout's rope.

"Ahh Hell! Ghost soldiers! Help me! Help ······" The scout screamed and fled.