Although this proposal was made hastily by Jushou. But it is not unreasonable. The mountains in the southwest of Xiangyang have been designated as a military restricted zone for a long time. Ordinary people are strictly forbidden to enter. In addition to the military training center and recruit training camp there. Many production bases of the institute are also located there. therefore. Many strong fortifications have been built around the mountains in the southwest. Can easily stop the army's attack. Even if you can't resist it. You can also escape with the help of familiarity with the surrounding environment.
Ma Yun has hardly given the slightest consideration. With a slender hand. Resolutely rejected Ju's suggestion. Said: "No. Xiangyang is the foundation of the lord. There must be no loss. If our family escapes. Who is willing to defend this Xiangyang city desperately. I must coexist and die with the people of Xiangyang."
Jushou continued to persuade: "Ma'am. This is too dangerous. Lu Bu is invincible. If there is something wrong with the wife. What kind of subordinates will see the lord. Please think twice."
A figure suddenly flashed outside the door. Loudly said: "Who would dare to call the world invincible. Is it better than my elder brother. Humph. I'm going to meet him."
The man is dressed in red. It is more like a ball of flame against the candlelight. It is Zhu Rong, a descendant of Vulcan.
Ma Yun's surface is calm. But my heart is extremely anxious. Hearing Zhu Rong's words, he said angrily: "Don't mess around. If you have a long and two shortcomings. I will give you something. Go back to your own room. This is the place for discussion. You are not allowed to come in casually."
I wish Rong is active in nature. These days in the State Shepherd House. She would not stay in the yard honestly. Always wandering around. I got acquainted with Bian Yu and Cai Yan. But no one told her except Ma Yun in the study. No other women can enter. Reprimanded by Ma Yun. Zhu Rong felt a bit wronged. Pouting a little mouth. Turned around and walked out of the study door. Just walked a few steps. Remembering what Ma Yun said just now. It is clear that she has been accepted. Suddenly became happy again. Turned around and walked back.
Ma Yun looked at her back in turmoil. I also realized that what I said just now seemed to be a bit heavy. Just want to stop Zhu Rong's kind words and comfort.
But when Zhu Rong didn't take a few steps, he turned his head and returned to the door. One foot lifted up and wanted to step into the study. Hanging in mid-air. Probably remembered Ma Yun's warning. Hastily retracted again. Playfully spit out his tongue at Ma Yun and said, "Sister. I have eaten rice in the house for so long. Now the enemy is hitting the door. I have to work hard. I don't have any other skills. I'm not afraid of fighting. I'm going to fight for someone. I also made a good throwing knife. Sister. You can let me teach them."
Ma Yun was surprised: "You can also use flying knives."
Zhu Rong said triumphantly: "That was what my elder brother taught me. I practiced hard for three years. Absolutely every success. Also. My younger sisters can also martial arts. You can join me in the battle to kill the enemy."
Ma Yun groaned: "Okay. Go back and prepare first. Tomorrow I will test your martial arts. If it makes sense, I have an important task for you."
Dismissed Zhu Rong. Ma Yun then continued to say to Jushou: "Mr. Gongyu. Do you know these Xiliang soldiers. They burned, killed and looted. They did no evil. Once they were allowed to enter the city, it would be a catastrophic disaster for the people in the city. Xiangyang City. It’s hard-won to have today’s situation. We must not let Lu Bu’s cavalry rush into the city. Otherwise, we will become sinners through the ages."
Ju taught that Ma Yun's heart is determined. No longer persuade. Just said: "If Madam insists on staying. Please stay with guards. Just in case. Get ready outside the west gate. Be ready to evacuate at any time."
Ma Yun waved his hand and said, "Okay. Let's discuss how to deal with Lu Bu. How many soldiers and horses we can use now."
Jushou said embarrassedly: "There are only five thousand flying tiger guards in Xiangyang City. Cai Taishou also has five thousand local troops. But it is embarrassing to be useful. And Xiangyang City is too big. It is inevitable to lose sight of this."
Ma Yun frowned. Thinking for a long while. Just now, he said, "Lü Bu has no more than 10,000 people. It is impossible for them to besiege the city. The Flying Tiger Guards are the elite of our army. They can all be ten. If you meet shortly, you will not be afraid of Lu Bu's army. Mine. It means to take the initiative to attack. Resist the enemy beyond the moat."
Jushou hesitated and said: "The official residences and the wives must be surrounded by guards. These flying tiger guards can never be transferred out of the city."
Ma Yun stood up. Walked a few steps back and forth in the study. Suddenly said: "Didn't you recruit a group of new recruits at the end of last year. Pull them all up. Use battle for training."
There are 50,000 recruits in this group. It is also a big force. Only trained for more than half a year. Far from reaching the standards set by Liu Xin. And the equipment used was eliminated from the five major legions. The combat effectiveness is far from that of the five major legions. But now it is in an extraordinary period. Ma Yun had to count them.
The order was issued overnight. The sky is still dark. Fifty thousand recruits are under the leadership of Yan Yan. The assembly has been completed in the northern suburbs of Xiangyang City. Although the armor and weapons of these recruits are very worn out. But one by one was full of energy. The strong fighting spirit that was revealed was no less than the flying tiger guards beside them. Although Jushou repeatedly proposed to keep the Feihu guards to guard the safety of the Zhoumu Mansion and surrounding mansions. Ma Yun still insisted on mobilizing three thousand people to gather outside the city. Because she understands. Lu Bu is not so easy to deal with.
50,000 recruits and 20,000 were transferred to the city. Take over the city defense from Cai Tao's local army. Local troops were sent to maintain order throughout the city. In order to prevent the siege of the city in Lu Bu. There was a sudden turmoil in the city. Jushou also sent out all the Phantom Secret Spies that he could mobilize. The whole Xiangyang city is peaceful and calm on the surface. Secretly, it was already like an enemy. The remaining 30,000 recruits were sent to the north of the moat. They want to build a simple position to defend the cavalry there.
Although the Institute has developed many weapons that can allow infantry to deal with cavalry. But most of them have been transported to the front lines of Sanguan. The few remaining have also been distributed to the Third and Fourth Army. There is no inventory in Xiangyang City. It is impossible to hurry up production now. But Ma Yun still figured out a way overnight. Let the recruits dig many large and small, deep and shallow pits in the open area north of the moat. There is no rule to follow from the shape to the layout of these pits. And the range of distribution is extremely wide. Some pits were temporarily disguised. This is the simple position Ma Yun envisioned.
Set up all this. Ma Yun hurried back to the prefecture and animal husbandry. Although she said decisively in front of Jushou. But you can't help but be prepared. She had to prepare the women and children in the family. In case, Lu Bu's cavalry rushed into the city. They had to let these women and children go to Xijiao to hide.
Just entered the mansion gate. Seeing Zhu Rong changed into a fiery red armor. He carried a sharp spear in his hand. There are five short knives stuck in the back. Sure enough, heroic. It's really a woman who doesn't let the eyebrows.
See Ma Yun come back. Zhu Rong rushed forward and said: "Sister. You said that I will test my martial arts today. I will show you a shuttlecock now."
Ma Yun waved his hand and said, "I can't understand the spear. Where is your throwing knife. Show me a hand. I know a little more about that."
Zhu Rong agreed. He drew a short knife from his back and handed it to Ma Yun and said, "Sister. This is my flying knife."
Ma Yun took a closer look. This flying knife is very similar in appearance to the few flying knives Liu Xin defended herself. The size is several times larger. Can not help taking out a hand from his waist to compare. He said casually: "The style is almost the same."
Zhu Rong has sharp eyes. I knew that the flying knife in Ma Yun's hand was Liu Xin's usual use. Hurriedly said: "Sister. My flying knife is made according to your style. It's just my elder brother. The woman is weak. The weight of the knife needs to be increased. In order to cause damage to the enemy."
"Oh." Ma Yun asked. "This flying knife was made by Liu Xin. He also taught you how to use the flying knife."
Zhu Rong nodded and said, "Yes. Elder brother also drew me an atlas. Didn’t you Han people say that famous teachers make good disciples? My flying knife is from Elder brother. Sister should be relieved now. You can let me. Go to the battlefield."
Ma Yun said quietly, "You elder brother is really partial. Why don't you teach me to use a big flying knife. Only give me twelve small flying knives. Wait for him to come back. See if I don't ask him to settle the account."
"What." Zhu Rong's eyes widened. "My brother gave you twelve flying knives all at once. He was so mean to me. He hid his two flying knives. He just kept chasing behind others' buttocks. Huh. He is partial to me."
Ma Yun looked at Zhu Rong with a childish look. Can't help but laugh. He said: "Okay. Okay. He is partial to both of us. When he comes back, we will find him to settle the accounts. I don't need to read your martial arts. Now there is an important task for you. You have to promise to complete it."
Zhu Rong's waist is straight. Say loudly: "Please don't worry, sister. My sister promises to complete the task."
Ma Yun saw her look. "Pouch" laughed out. Said: "Don't be so formal. When the enemy outside the city comes to commit the crime. You go to the gates of the city. Once you find the enemy has breached the city gates, go back to the house immediately. Protect the wife and children from the west gate. Hide. Go to the outskirts. There is naturally someone to answer. Also. The military situation is urgent. Special words you are riding in the city of Xiangyang."
Zhu Rong asked disappointedly: "There's more. It's over. It's that simple."
Ma Yun scowled and said: "Nothing. It's that simple. Tell me. Can you finish it."
Zhu Rong saw Ma Yun's serious appearance. Suddenly became happy again. Said: "This kind of trivial matter. I can catch it. Sister, don't worry about it."
Ma Yun nodded and said, "Well. Then you go back and get ready. Take your cousins first. Go to various gates to familiarize yourself with the situation."
Zhu Rong agreed. Go happily. Ma Yun did not notice. When she turned around. A sly smile appeared at the corner of his mouth.