klisemfg Chapter 123 The battleground
Chapter 123 The battleground
Lu Xingchen had discussed in advance with Wei Hu, Lu Feng and others about how many troops to bring to attack Yongzhou City.
With their current military combat capabilities, 2,500 troops are enough to capture Yongzhou City.
Moreover, Lu Xingchen felt that these three gentry were not on the same page as General Guan.
The reason why the three men pushed General Guan to the front was to protect them from wind and rain.
They hid behind to protect themselves and assess the situation.
By spending a little money and giving away three women, they can get someone to stand up for them in this chaotic world. This deal is worth it.
It is estimated that General Guan was a rough man who only knew how to lead troops in battle and had no idea how treacherous human nature could be.
Lu Xingchen led her troops out of He County. She still marched at a forced pace for two hours and then stopped to rest.
The scout came to report at this time.
"General, the troops of Yongzhou City have left the city and seem to be preparing to fight us outside," said the scout.
Lu Xingchen showed an incredible look.
He thought General Guan would defend Yongzhou City to the death, but he didn't expect that he would lead his troops out of the city.
This was something Lu Xingchen had not expected.
"Go check again, and send someone back to inform you every quarter of an hour." Lu Xingchen said.
The scout agreed and turned his horse around and left.
Lu Xingchen did not let the soldiers set up camp, but only take a temporary rest.
She took out a map and checked the terrain between here and Yongzhou City with Lu Feng, Wei Hu and others.
"General, this is Luofengpo, the most suitable place for an ambush..." Wei Hu pointed to a location on the map and said to Lu Xingchen.
"Yes, General, there are mountains on both sides here, and a narrow valley in the middle. This is the only way for us to get to Yongzhou." Zhang Fan also echoed.
Lu Feng also nodded, "General, if we set an ambush, this is the best location."
Lu Xingchen nodded slightly, "I'm just worried that the marching speed won't be fast enough to ambush here."
"Luofengpo is obviously closer to Yongzhou City."
"We can think of setting up an ambush here, and the other party probably has the same idea."
"Don't worry, General. With our marching speed, we can definitely set up an ambush here before the enemy arrives." Zhang Fan assured, patting his chest.
"If that's the case, it's better to take them by surprise." Lu Xingchen said.
Wei Hu and others looked puzzled.
"We can think of Luofeng Slope as the most suitable place for an ambush, and the other party must have thought of it as well."
"So, Luofengpo is a place that both sides must fight for."
"There's no need to ambush a place that both the enemy and us know well," Lu Xingchen explained.
"Since we need to speed up the march, why don't we get a step ahead, cross Luofengpo, and set up an ambush in front of him." Lu Xingchen said.
Lu Xingchen clicked twice on a location on the map.
"Although this place doesn't have the advantages of Luofeng Slope, if we can hide here unexpectedly, it can also be a good ambush point."
"If they set an ambush here, we'll have to run at least ten more miles." Lu Feng frowned slightly.
“This task is difficult to accomplish.”
Wei Hu also nodded in agreement, "It's indeed too far away."
"My idea is to let the cavalry go first." Lu Xingchen said.
"We will ambush here first, but we won't attack. After their troops pass by, we will attack them from behind."
Lu Xingchen's idea was supported by Wei Hu and others.
"It was just a surprise attack." Wei Hu said.
Lu Xingchen nodded.
"Soldiers who, deception also."
“If our plans are all within someone else’s plans, there will be no surprise effect.”
Everyone nodded in agreement.
"Then let me lead the cavalry first." Zhang Fan volunteered, eager to try.
"How is it possible that you always take the lead? This time it's my and Lu Yun's turn..." Ling Xiao jumped up and said.
"How come you always forget your position? You are a guard and your only responsibility is to protect the commander-in-chief." Zhang Fan said confidently.
"Things like charging into battle are what we should do."
"What are you supposed to do? It's time for Ling Xiao and I to take the lead." Lu Yun also stood up and said.
"Girl, it's our turn this time." Lu Yun looked at Lu Xingchen.
Lu Xingchen smiled and said, "Okay, let's leave it to Ling Xiao and Lu Yun this time."
Ling Xiao and Lu Yun immediately hugged each other excitedly, jumping up and down.
"General, look at them, they are still children. How can they take on such a big task? We have to face the troops of Yongzhou." Zhang Fan did not want to miss the opportunity and tried his best to fight for it.
"I want to give them a chance to perform." Lu Xingchen smiled faintly.
"Wei Hu, this time you follow the two of them."
Wei Hu nodded and said, "Don't worry, General, I will definitely bring them back safely."
"We don't need your protection." Ling Xiao and Lu Yun said.
"Just follow. Don't talk or give orders."
Ling Xiao and Lu Yun acted as if they were already capable of shouldering the heavy responsibility.
Wei Hu had a calm expression and ignored the two jumpy boys.
"Okay, let's get started." Lu Xingchen said.
The generals nodded in agreement.
Ling Xiao and Lu Yun led the cavalry and set off first.
Lu Xingchen, Lu Feng, Zhang Fan and the rest of the men rushed to Luofengpo without stopping.
They wanted to attack General Guan from both sides here.
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General Guan left Yongzhou City and marched for half a day. During his rest time, he took out the blueprint.
"General, we are closer to Luofengpo, and we will definitely be able to arrive here before them." said the deputy general.
General Guan stared at the map for a while, then nodded.
"This is indeed a good ambush spot. If we arrive too late, the enemy will probably arrive first and set up an ambush here."
"So, order the troops to rush to Luofengpo as quickly as possible and not to rest during the journey." General Guan gave the order while chewing on his rations.
The herald passed on the order.
As a result, the troops of both sides rushed to Luofengpo like crazy.
Lu Yun and Ling Xiao crossed the valley of Luofengpo first.
They did not encounter any enemy forces or ambushes, and it was obvious that they were moving faster.
"Don't stop, quickly cross the valley bottom..." Wei Hu shouted.
Ling Xiao and Lu Yun took the lead, riding their horses and leading their soldiers quickly through the valley of Luofengpo.
The team passed through the valley, raising a cloud of dust.
After arriving at the designated location, Ling Xiao and Lu Yun led the soldiers to ambush.
Wei Hu took the others to hide the war horses.
The noise and dust raised by the horse's hooves subsided after a moment, as if nothing had happened here.
The war horses were hidden, Wei Hu asked the soldiers to guard here, and he brought the rest of the people back to meet Ling Xiao and Lu Yun.
About half an hour later, several soldiers on horseback passed by them.
This is the enemy's scout.
Sure enough, after about two quarters of an hour, the warhorse that had just passed by returned along the same route.
Ling Xiao led his soldiers to ambush here, not moving a single step.
Time passed little by little, and after another quarter of an hour, dust was flying in the distance and the sound of horse hooves could be heard from the earth.