The news of the 50,000 barbarians dispatched and Bao Long's march into Lingling had long been reported to Liu Xun. At the first moment when he saw the news, Liu Xun realized the seriousness of the situation. Now there are nearly 30,000 men and horses in hand, and there are thousands of defenders in Wuling and Lingling, and there are 70,000 enemy troops.
The 30,000 army in Xiangyang City was used to defend Cao Cao in the north, and his father had no extra army to support him, so he had to defeat the powerful enemy with his existing troops.
In the Great Tent of the Chinese Army, Zhuge Liang, Guan Yu, Zhao Yun, Huang Zhong, Wei Yan, and Mi Zhu were all present. Facing the pressure of nearly 70,000 troops, everyone's expressions were very solemn.
Especially Mi Zhu, lack of experience in the war. There was already cold sweat on his face.
"Master, now the Second Route Army, with 60,000 troops attacking Wuling and Lingling from two directions, shall we shrink our defenses and first give up Changsha to avoid the edge. Return to defense?"
Mi Zhu first suggested. In Mi Zhu's view, this Changsha is not the most important thing now, the most important thing is to return to the Wuling and Lingling counties.
"Wuling has only one to two thousand defenders, and its combat effectiveness is very weak, but the barbarians have fifty thousand. Lingling also only has three thousand defenders, I am afraid that it cannot withstand Baolong's ten thousand troops!
Wei Yan expressed his worries.
"I think it's better to abandon Changsha City for the time being, and divide forces to defend Wuling and Lingling."
Guan Yu also gave out his own suggestions. He believes that it is most important to keep the existing two cities.
Liu Xun looked very calm. After listening to everyone's suggestions, he turned to ask Zhuge Liang, "What do the military masters think?"
Zhuge Liang shook the feather fan in his hand and said slowly: "Bao Long's 10,000 horses are not a concern. As long as one general leads another 1,000 troops to station in Lingling City, they will join the original three thousand defenders and be enough to hold on Lingling. The most important thing is to deal with 50,000 barbarians. Wuling is the only place our army must pass through to Xiangyang. If Wuling falls, the way for our army to go north will be blocked."
Liu Xun lowered his head to ponder for a while. He knew that this time of danger was different from the past, and he might lose everything if he was careless. But fortunately, this time brought six thousand Xuanjia army, this is the trump card. The city of Changsha has been besieged for so long, and if the siege is removed, it will fall short. If Han Xuan is allowed to slow down, Changsha City will be more difficult to fight in the future, and the city that he has built may also be lost.
Liu Xun pondered over and over again, determined to lead his army back to Wuling and let Zhuge Liang command the army to continue to attack the city. Liu Xun knew that this was a dangerous move. In case he did not resist the attack of the barbarians, if Changsha could not attack for a long time, he would not be able to achieve a major victory without taking risks. To win, you must take risks.
Liu Xun himself took the thief general Guan Yu and the rebellious general Zhao Yun, and led his army back to Wuling City with 10,000. Then Wei Yan, the general exterminator, led an army to station in Lingling City to assist Liu Xian in defending the city. He also asked General Zhonglang Zhuge Liang to lead the remaining nearly 20,000 horses to continue besieging Changsha City, leaving General Li Wu General Gan Ning and General Huang Zhong to listen to General Zhonglang Zhuge Liang's dispatch. Everything was set up properly, and everyone split up.
In Wuling City, Liu Xun's army has successfully stationed in the city, defending various points. Upstairs of the East Gate of Wuling City, a red flag with gold characters "Han" flutters in the wind.
Under the banner, Liu Xun leaned against the female wall and looked at the barbaric camp in the distance. There are generals such as Guan Yu and Zhao Yun.
Liu Xun was wearing a golden armor, a cherry helmet on his head, a cloud sword hanging from his waist, and his right hand resting on the hilt of his waist naturally, his expression slightly solemn. The more he looked at the distant army, the more dignified Liu Xun was. The dignified thing is not the current predicament. After all, the strategy has been laid out. He believes that Zhuge Liang and Wei Yan and others will be able to complete the task outstandingly.
The army currently facing Wuling is the 50,000 brutal soldiers on the opposite side. The reason for Liu Xun's solemnity was the arrangement of the other party's camp.
Liu Xun looked at the other party's camp with solemn expression. Because the barbarians did not war with the Han people, they conquered themselves all the year round. They had no art of war, especially the layout of the camp, and there was no tactics at all. There is no military formation even for fighting. This is the news that Liu Xun found from sending someone to investigate.
But the layout of this brutal battalion is really outstanding. The layout of the big camp is very big and scattered, and it seems that there is no danger, but in fact it hides the murderous intent. If someone dared to rob the camp, there must be no return. At a glance, you can tell that the layout of this camp is from the hands of an expert.
Liu Xun knew very well about the characters in the opponent's camp and who set up the battle. Unexpectedly, Su Dai still has this ability. In the past few years, he has spent a lot of effort to avenge him.
On the one hand, Liu Xun hated the Su Dynasty, and this servant arranged for the barbarians with the superb layout of the Han Chinese camp. Although those savages may not be able to learn. But even if one or two of the essence is obtained, it will be no small evil in the future.
On the other hand, he also praised the Soviet generation. Although the layout of this camp is superb, it is not some conventional layout. It should be Su Dai figured it out by himself. Liu Xun hates this guy Su Dai, and does everything he can to get revenge. But now the Soviet generation has made a barracks such as the barracks so distinctive. It is a rare opportunity for learning and reference, and Liu Xun will naturally not miss it.
"Master." Zhao Yun next to him suddenly said. I want to ask Liu Xun to go down. Liu Xun is the main general. Standing here is dangerous and inappropriate.
"Don't talk." Liu Xun stretched out his hand and motioned to Zhao Yun to be quiet. Immediately, without looking back, "This barracks hides mystery. It is the best method of setting up the camp. If you can learn a little bit, you will not be able to use it in this life."
He wanted to persuade Liu Xun to go down the city wall, but when he heard Liu Xun's profound words, Zhao Yun was slightly taken aback, but then subconsciously looked into the distance. He also watched the big camp for a while, but didn't think so. But after Liu Xun's reminder, he also found a little difference. It is different from the general barracks.
In addition to Zhao Yun, Guan Yu also looked at the other side's camp carefully. After a while, the trio's expressions gradually became serious, and there was a hint of excitement in their eyes. These three people, including the famous general Guan Yu, have only been in contact with ordinary military camps, for some large camps that are varied and murderous. There is very little involved, and now I see this kind of camp with my own eyes. Moreover, Liu Xun personally said that after watching, it was inexhaustible.
Naturally, Guan Yu and Zhao Yun would not let go of the opportunity in front of them, and both looked greedily into the distance. It's just that their vision is limited, and they can't see the mystery. I had to silently write down the layout and plan to study it slowly after I went back.
I am afraid that Su Dai never dreamed that when Liu Xun was under the pressure of the army, he still wanted to steal the teacher and learn the layout of the camp. Su Dai's life is not easy now, and it is not as Liu Xun thought, that Samokui Clan King treated Su Dai courteously. It's even obedient.
Su Dai arranged this barracks, but it took countless words to let Samokui arrange it. Those savage generals and savage soldiers are all idiots. It took half a day to set up this barracks.
Su Dai wanted to take advantage of the time left to persuade Samokui to attack the city. One is resilience. Along the way, the resilience of this brutal soldier has reached its peak. Siege may have unexpected effects at this moment. Second, it was also a matter of time. It would be good for everyone to break through Wuling as soon as possible, but Shamokui would not listen.
In the Great Tent of the Chinese Army, Shamokui, Xirong, Shamoko and other fan kings and savage generals were there, and their expressions were extremely relaxed. Only Su Dai looked at Sha Mokui with a devastated look: "At this time, the vigor is flourishing. If you do your best, you will be able to receive unexpected results. Please also ask the king to send his troops."
"I have said it many times. My soldiers have been on the road for several days, and they are a little tired. After a day of rest, I will attack the city tomorrow."
Samoki frowned, his expression unhappy. He had explained it many times, and he didn't know why this Central Plains man was so persistent. Had he not fought a war? On the eve of the decisive battle, replenishing energy is the kingly way.
"Puff!" Sha Mo Ke laughed in his heart next to him, and he really admired the big camp that Su Dai set out today. But what the Central Plains people talked about with Shamokui's momentum, what they said in a rush, is simply playing the piano to the cow.
Su Dai could also see that this Samoki was really uncarving. Unable to shook his head, he sighed. Communicating with this bunch of barbarians is really anxious.
Su Dai felt very weak here, and Liu Xun in the city over there was also a little strange. The opposite camp has been set up for a while, why hasn't it been planned to attack the city? Liu Xun glanced at the sky. There were still a few hours before the sun went down, and he could launch a fierce attack.
At present, the army of Su Dai and others are large in number and morale is high, and it is the right time to attack Xia Wuling in one go. These few hours were wasted, and it may lead to annihilation.
After standing for a full half an hour and pondering for a while, Liu Xun estimated that the opponent would not attack the city today. With surprise in his heart, he turned his head to Guan Yu and said, "I will leave it to you first. You must guard against it day and night, and don't be careless."
"No." Guan Yu replied in a deep voice.
Liu Xun nodded and left the city with Zhao Yun. Since Samokui is not attacking the city, he will replenish his energy today. By the way, this is a rare opportunity to digest the layout of the Sudai camp.
Liu Xun thought, according to Su Dai's temperament, he must have suggested that the prince attack the city a long time ago. The delay in attacking the city shows that on the one hand, the feudal prince did not follow Su Dai in everything; on the other hand, it shows that the feudal prince Samokui is a idiot, and he does not know when it is a good time to send troops.
Since the enemy's chief commander is just a sloppy bag, Liu Xun's heart is slightly relaxed. However, he also knew that the barbarians were fighting fiercely, and they were five times as strong as the defenders, so they could not be taken lightly. Although Liu Xun's army has six thousand Xuanjia army, after all, the number is not large, and he has fought several battles in Changsha, and he is a bit tired. Fortunately, the feudal lord is not in a hurry to attack the city, otherwise it will be in trouble.
Generally speaking, the situation in Wuling City is in Liu Xun's grasp, not bad or bad. However, what will happen in the future, Liu Xun has no bottom in his heart...