Chapter 104

Zhennanguan, Nanjiang garrison.

Nanjiang garrison, though not the commander-in-chief of Nanjiang, did not control the rights of the four legions of Nanjiang, but its status was slightly higher than the commander-in-chief. At this time, Nanjiang garrison was the commander-in-chief of the badminton army, Wei Jiu, Marquis of Wujing. At this time, Wei Jiu was pacing back and forth in the hall of the garrison house. From time to time, he heard the sound of the collision of armor leaves. From time to time, his eyes glanced at a piece of silk on the table. He looked restless.

"Brother Wei, I don't know what happened when you came to me in such a hurry, but the news came from the Yulin scouting camp?" A middle-aged man in a long robe came into the hall. It was Shen Zhang, the commander-in-chief of the benlei army. However, at this time, he was dressed like a scholar, more than a military commander. He was in his forties. He was well proportioned and elegant.

"Brother, you are here." When Wei Jiu saw Shen Zhang, he pulled him to one side of the chair, picked him up from the table and handed it to him. "It's related to the Yulin scouting camp, but it's not because of the animal tide. Take a look at this first."

Yesterday morning, when the 15 seriously injured veterans returned to zhennanguan, they had already informed Wei Jiu that the Yulin scouting camp had been ambushed by the army behind the Tianxing mat and had lost more than half of its losses. However, the 2000 Yulin scouting camp had killed more than 10000 enemy troops. In Wei Jiu's eyes, such a victory was not a victory, but it was not a defeat. However, when he learned that Lu Que and Gu Qingcheng led the army to pursue the rear army of tianxingdian, he could not sit still any longer.

Not to mention that Lu Que and Gu Qingcheng, two academy students without military positions, led the army and did not violate the military regulations, but said that they led less than 500 people to pursue nearly 10000 enemy troops, which made him worried. When the veteran said that Lu que wanted to cross Danshui to drag the northern border army of Tianxing after destroying Tianxing mat, Wei Jiu had no idea what to do.

While admiring their youthful spirit and fearing nothing of tigers when they were young, he worried about their safety. Although the veteran just gave a general idea, Wei Jiu, who is good at military service, can still infer Lu Que's plan from the phrase of the veteran. In Wei Jiu's opinion, Lu Que's plan is highly feasible, but too dangerous. If you win, you win. If you lose, you die.

Wei Jiu is a garrison in southern Xinjiang. He has to consider more things than Lu que. Lu que only needs to consider how to win, but Wei Jiu can't. In Wei Jiu's opinion, Lu Que and Gu Qingcheng want to defeat the rear army of tianxingdian on the North Bank of Danshui. Although it is possible, the probability is not very high. After all, they have too few people. Five hundred to nine thousand people can see how big the military gap is.

Even if they succeed, they will lose a lot. It's unrealistic to rely on the rest of them to delay the 200000 Tianxing northern border army. What's more, Lu que has held down the northern border army of Tianxing. How many forces does Da Qian have to deploy to annihilate it? 150000 badminton troops are stationed in zhennanguan, 300000 thunder troops are on guard against the tide of animals in xiyuanze, and the remaining two armies are on guard against Nanli kingdom. In order to completely annihilate the lion army to the north of Huangyan River, they need to send at least 300000 troops.

But in this case, what about zhennanguan? What about xiyuanze? At the time of the war between the two armies, he couldn't bear the responsibility for the outbreak of Xiyuan beast tide. However, if he didn't send troops, he couldn't bear the same responsibility once Lu Que and Gu Qingcheng were surrounded and killed. One was Gu Huairen's daughter, the other was Lu Chun's son.

At that time, Lu Chun, Gu Huairen, Wei Jiu and Ning Darong were close friends living under the same roof in the Academy. Later, they formed the Tianhuo army together, fought with Qingyang people, and went to the North together. It can be said that the relationship between these people is closer than that of their own brothers. If they die in the South after their old friend, Wei Jiu will not be able to go there, regardless of whether the imperial capital will pursue the responsibility.

Wei drunk last night did not sleep, has been in the war. He found that although Lu's plan was risky, it was highly feasible. It might be the only chance to destroy the lion army without paying too much, but it was too risky for him to use.

This morning, when Wei Jiu wanted to send someone to recover Lu Que and Gu Qingcheng, he received a letter from white jackdaw. The above detailed description of the battle of Danshui last night and the detailed plan of Lu que. In the battle of Danshui, the army of nine thousand stars was destroyed. Lu Que's Yulin scouting camp actually lost only a few dozen people. When he saw Lu Que's arrangement, Wei Jiu also had to sigh that the tiger father had no dog. Lu Que's performance now is even better than that of his father.

"Good, good boy. It's worthy of being my great hero. He's good at thinking and calculating. Ha ha ~ " Just as Wei Jiuzheng was thinking about how to talk to Shen Zhang, after reading the newspaper, Shen Zhang, who looked like both military newspaper and silk, clapped the armrest of the chair excitedly and laughed.

"Brother Wei, the feasibility of this plan is very high, but Lu is short of troops. First, you allocate 1000 cavalry troops to him in zhennanguan. Now I will go back and dispatch troops. We will go south together and annihilate the wild lion army to the north of Huangyanjiang river. Then we will send a message to the capital to dispatch jinghaishui army to the South and garrison Huangyanjiang river." When Shen Zhang finished, he got up and was about to leave. He was held by Wei Jiu.

Wei Jiu came to Shen Zhang this time to ask his thunder army to send 200000 troops, his Yulin army to send 100000 troops, a total of 300000 troops to the south. But before he said it, Shen Zhang agreed.

"Do you agree with Lu's plan?" Wei Jiu looks at Shen Zhang in surprise. He knows that Shen Zhang has always been a steady man and is known as a Confucian commander in the army. How can he agree to such a risky plan? All the words he prepared in advance are useless.

"Natural consent, why not?" Shen Zhang also looks at Wei Jiu with some surprise. In his opinion, although Lu Que's plan is dangerous, it is highly feasible. As for the fate of the beast tide, Shen Zhang doesn't care. As Lu que said, for unexpected natural disasters, it's not wise to let the lion army go home.

Tianxing is different from Daqian. Daqian is rich and powerful with a population of hundreds of millions. It's easy to form hundreds of thousands of troops. It's just that the emperor has been working with people's livelihood and accumulating national strength, but he didn't do that.

However, once the mad lion army was destroyed, it would be very hard for the remaining Wangdu army and xiyuanze army to stop the big qianbing front. Therefore, it is worthwhile for Shen Zhang to replace the 200000 mad lion army with 300000 people, not to mention the feasibility of the land shortage plan.

"In the battle of Danshui, we can already see Lu's talent." Seeing Wei Jiu, Shen Zhang looked at himself in surprise and continued, "the key to this battle is to see if Lu que can hold down the lion army and prevent it from crossing the Huangyan river. He is a 15-year-old who dares to do such a dangerous thing. What's so terrible about us. Brother Wei, you and I are all born in poor families. It's more than 20 years since we were born. How can we be compared by a younger generation? As long as Lu que is sure to hold down the lion army, I'm willing to fight with him. "

Seeing that Shen Zhang said so, Wei Jiu stopped talking nonsense and said directly, "I'll keep 50000 guns, shields, bows and crossbows stationed in zhennanguan, and send 100000 troops. You have a lot of soldiers running for thunder, 200000 troops and 300000 troops going south."

"No way." Shen Zhang shook his head when he heard that "if this war goes deep into the enemy's territory, maybe something unexpected will happen. I will send 50000 troops to the Leishan fortress in the north of xiyuanze, and send 250000 troops, of which 50000 will be used to ensure the safety of the grain route. Only in this way can we be safe."

"But what if there is a tide of animals in xiyuanze and they go north?" Wei drunk frowned and asked.

"If it's a tide of ordinary wild animals, 50000 people will be enough. If there is a heavenly beast coming out, even if 300000 people are there, they can't stop it." Shen Zhang shook his head and said. Although he is the commander-in-chief of the Benlei legion, his main duty is to guard against xiyuanze, but he does not think xiyuanze will have an animal tide.

Xiyuanze is between Tianxing and Nanli. It is more than 500 li away from zhennanguan. Even if there is a tide of animals, Tianxing and Nanli are the first to bear the brunt. Daqian set up a thunder army just in case. Besides, even if there is a tide of animals, it may not go north. After all, xiyuanze is closer to Tianxing and Nanli, isn't it?

"Well, let's prepare separately and send troops to the battlefield one day in the future. We can also relieve the pressure of land shortage one day earlier." Wei drunk nods to say.

"Brother Wei underestimates Lu's lack. He only looks at the layout of the army after he destroyed tianxingdian last night. He uses the method of attacking the heart. He won't put himself in danger, but his troops are too few. Brother Wei still wants to reinforce him."

"In the morning, I sent 3000 cavalry, of which 2000 came to zhennanguan to change their clothes. I gave them all to him. I also wanted to see how much brother Lu's son could do." Now that he has made a decision, Wei Jiu also puts down his worries and looks at the southern sky with a full face of hope.

"Don't worry, Lu Shao was taught by Lu Shuai and Baili's younger brother. There must be no problem. Let's go." With that, Shen Zhang was about to leave.

"Wait a minute." Wei Jiu grabbed Shen Zhang again, picked up a piece of silk from the table and said, "although we have the right to make arbitrary decisions, we still have to report it to your majesty. This is my memorial. If you have no problem, sign it and send it to waige in the name of you and me."

"I almost forgot." Shen Zhang patted his forehead, and before he came to the table, the commanders of the troops stationed on the border really had the right to take the opportunity, but such a large-scale troop transfer had to be reported to the capital. Shen Zhang almost forgot about it.

"The former Army General of Nanjing garrison? The former Army division of Nanjing garrison? This is the position you arranged for Lu Que and Gu Qingcheng? " Shen Zhang just glanced at the contents in front of the memorial. When he saw the military position Wei Jiu had arranged for Lu Que and Gu Qingcheng, he was a little surprised.

According to the Daqian military system, the prime minister is the first grade, the commander-in-chief is the second grade, and the Deputy commander-in-chief, the commander-in-chief and the commander-in-chief of the 24th army are the second grade. The former general is the fourth grade. He can command 10000 to 20000 troops. In Daqian, he is also a high-level military position. Many people can't be promoted to this position in their lifetime. Although he is only a inspector, he is too high.

"He needs to lead his troops. He must have a name. Besides, his majesty, the princess in chief, or the cabinet will not disagree with this arrangement, don't you think?" Wei Jiu also became the commander of the first army from an ordinary uncle. Naturally, he knew that this was not in line with the rules of the army. However, Lu Kuo and Gu Qingcheng had made great achievements in Danshui's victory, and they were only temporary. Coupled with their origins, the imperial capital would not say anything.

"By the way, you write a letter to brother Lu and ask him what he means." Shen Zhang wrote his name on the memorial and said, "brother Lu's talent is far better than you and me. If he leads the army to the south, not to mention the little lion army, the whole Star Kingdom can be destroyed overnight. Ask his opinion and see if there is anything we didn't think of."

"Good." Wei Jiu nodded. This station can be said to be the biggest battle after the destruction of Qingyang empire by Hongxi Dynasty. Although Lu Que's plan was very thorough, Wei Jiu was still a little bit insecure. Naturally, he wanted to know what Lu Chun, the most powerful commander of Daqian, thought.

"I'm leaving. I hope everything goes well." After signing the seal, Shen Zhang got up and left. The war was in full swing, and the opportunity was not lost. If he could start 15 minutes earlier, he would have more confidence in winning. Lu Que and Gu Qingcheng would have less danger, so he could not help but be in a hurry.

Seeing that Shen Zhang left, Wei Jiu looked at the southern sky and murmured, "whether Da qian can unify the southern territory in ten years depends on this war. Lu que boy, Qing Cheng girl, please."

At the same time, Lu Que and Gu Qingcheng have just finished reading the reply from the white feather jackdaw.

"The former army general? A former military commander? Two thousand strong wind riding? This ~ "Lu Que and Gu Qingcheng were also stunned by Wei Jiu's arrangement. Since the founding of Daqian, apart from the eldest princess Yu Chuqing, even the famous Prime Minister Bu Shenglian didn't have such a high position at the beginning. Besides, the two thousand fast wind Qingqi were the ace of the fast wind army, and their combat power was no less than that of the Yulin scouting camp.

"Wei Shuai, you have a heart." Looking at the content of the reply, Gu Qingcheng said with some emotion. She knew that her former Army division was picked up by Bai, and Wei Jiu did it more for Lu que. Just like the general of the Yulin scouting battalion, he has to have a fourth grade military position at least if he wants to command two thousand swift wind and light cavalry. Wei Jiu gives Lu que the name of commanding troops.

"With 2000 strong winds, we are more confident." All the riders are beasts. The speed of the beast is a little faster than that of the screw horned horse. With the mobility of the two thousand riders, Lu que is more sure to hold down the lion army.

"What happened to the general, but the commander replied?" He Tao, who has arranged his affairs, also comes over.

"See for yourself." Lu que gives Wei Jiu's reply to He Tao.

"Congratulations, general." There was a glimmer of envy in He Tao's eyes. Lu que was already a general before he was sixteen. Although he was only a school inspector, he was much higher than his captain.

"According to the calculation of time, fengfengqingqi should arrive in the evening. I didn't expect that Wei Shuai would send so many people. In this case, it's not enough to berth the boat. You should arrange for the prisoners to cut down some trees and make some rafts." Lu que looked at the several intact berthing boats on the river and said. There are only ten intact berthing boats, each of which can carry 100 people. If we only use these ten berthing boats to transport people, it won't take much time. But there are also thread wildebeests and gale beasts. Several of them come back and forth. It's estimated that they won't be able to cross the river by this time tomorrow.

"Yes, general, I'll do it now." He Tao nodded. Naturally, he knew that both the screw horned horse and the gale beast were much bigger than the ordinary war horse. This boat, which could carry 100 people, could only carry 10 gale beasts at most.

"Wait a minute." Lu que stopped He Tao and said, "the galloping horse should arrive in the evening, and the cavalry escorting the prisoners should be later. You can tell your brothers that those who are slightly injured and willing to stay can stay, and those who are seriously injured can follow the escorting team back to zhennanguan."

"I see." He Tao nodded, some lost said.

Last night's World War I gave him great confidence in Lu que. This time he went south to drag down the lions. Although it was dangerous, he believed that they would succeed. It's just that whether it's the Yulin scouting camp or the fast wind Qingqi, the first consideration is speed and mobility. Those who are seriously injured are really not suitable to follow. Even if he Tao is a little reluctant, he knows this truth, so he doesn't refute it.

Seeing he Tao leave, Gu Qingcheng feeds the white jackdaw. Lu que goes to the river and sits down in a clean place. Smelling the bloody smell in the cool wind, he sighs slightly, takes out the pottery flute from his arms and plays the requiem.

Gu Qingcheng, who is feeding the white feather jackdaw, hears the sound and looks at Lu Que's back with a smile. The war between Daqian and Tianxing is due to their different positions. Last night, so many people died under the plot of Lu que. It's nothing. As Daqian people, this is what we should do. But Gu Qingcheng doesn't want Lu que to lose his heart in this bloody battlefield and become a murderer like Wu'an Hou Bai Yi.

In the twinkling of an eye, the time has come to the evening. After a day's driving, the 2000 strong wind Qingqi finally arrived at the North Bank of Danshui.

"Feng Yang, commander of the Qingqi School of the fast wind army, has met with generals and military commanders."

"Cheng Yuan, the commander of the Qingqi School of the fast wind army, has seen generals and military commanders."

After the arrival of the fast wind Qingqi, the two school captains went to Lu Que and Gu Qingcheng for a ceremony. They had just seen the star captives of more than 1000 days. Before leaving, Wei Jiu also told them about the battle of Danshui last night. The soldiers attach great importance to military service, so they do not despise Lu Que and Gu Qingcheng because they are young.

And this time, the 2000 strong wind Qingqi who came to zhennanguan to change clothes was led by a general. Wei Jiu left that general in zhennanguan, just for Lu que to command the strong wind Qingqi better. Wei Jiu's mind was understood by Lu que, and the two captains also understood.

"Thank you. Take a rest and eat. When the captive cavalry arrives, you will first cross the river and then camp on the South Bank of Danshui."

"No Feng Yang and Cheng Yuan arched their hands and returned to the ranks to command the soldiers to make a fire and cook.

Lu que turned to He Tao and said, "take some people with you to transport the grain we seized from Qiu Ao to the other bank first, and leave the grain for five days, and then find a place to hide the rest. As for the feather arrows, we should take more with us without affecting the speed of the March, and the rest will be given to the swift wind riders. "

"No He Tao looked a little dejected. "General, there are still 300 people in the Yulin scouting camp who can fight. I will arrange to follow the escort team to zhennanguan for the rest."

"Only three hundred?" Lu que sighed and nodded. From now on, the Yulin scouting camp will be my guard.

"No

"Is five days' ration enough?" Seeing he Tao leave, Gu Qingcheng asks.

"When we go deep into the enemy's territory, mobility is the most important thing. If we carry too much food, it will affect our speed."

"What about Bai Xia and his wolves?" Gu Qingcheng asked again.

"Let it take the wolves to the East. There should be a cable bridge in the mountain stream. Although it is not suitable for cavalry, the wolves should be OK. Maybe we'll have to rely on them to feed ourselves. "

"I see."