"Actually..." Feng Xi had a few words before and couldn't help but say, "Xuzhi, why do we have to rescue Hanchang? These days, I have built a city in Dangqu. On the north side of the city, a new fortress named Wakou Pass was built on the bank of the canal. It was the place I passed the day before yesterday." :(/

Seeing everyone nodding, he said again: "If the entire army is stationed in Dangqu and uses the city pass as the two keys in front and back, Ma Chao will never be able to go down the river to threaten Dianjiang and Jiangzhou. If he turns west to attack Langzhong, Pang Xi will just let Pang Xi resist. Langzhong's city is dangerous and surrounded by water on three sides and on one side, and Ma Mengqi's Qiang and Hu cavalry cannot play, and they will definitely be bleeding."

Standing in front of the entourage, Hu Du's movements froze when he was putting away the document in the faint light. His face changed, and blue veins jumped out on his forehead, but it was late at night that others couldn't see clearly.

Feng Xi’s statement is indeed reasonable, but if he does this, Ju Fu and others in Hanchang will become abandoned sons. Hu Du and Ju Fu have worked together for several years and have the friendship of fighting side by side, so he really doesn’t want to see this situation.

But if Lei Yuan agrees with this approach from the perspective of the overall situation, Hu Du has no choice. After all, the subordinates led by Lei Yuan at this moment are almost all private soldiers of his clan. These forces are the basis for the establishment of many generals and schools in front of him, and no one is willing to easily devote them to the difficult battle. As the main general, Lei Yuan must be responsible for the lives of thousands of subordinates.

What's more, at this moment, the other soldiers under Duke Xuande were about to enter the world-renowned wealthy city, while Lei Yuan and others were going to fight Ma Mengqi's fierce and powerful man to the death. Hu Du didn't know what Lei Yuan thought, but Feng Xi was obviously unwilling to do so.

Feng Xi served in the army for decades, traveling to Jingzhou, Central Plains and Hebei. His troops were more than 5,000 at their peak, but after the defeat of the Battle of Chibi, as a surrendered general of Cao's camp, his troops had been drastically reduced... He really didn't want it and could not bear the losses.

So Hu Du could only stare at Lei Yuan with his breath and wait for his decision.

Fortunately, Lei Yuan shook his head without hesitation: "This battle must be fought."

He poked out his arm and signaled to Feng Xi who was a little embarrassed: "The righteousness of the lord entering Sichuan is to help Liu Jiyu resist the threat from the north. The lord put our troops in Brazil for this purpose. No matter what the current situation in Yizhou is, since Liu Jiyu stands with his lord, he will not give up on him easily. Then this righteousness must not be lost."

Feng Xi pondered for a while, sighed, and nodded.

"As for Pang Xi's side..." Lei Yuan smiled and said, "This person is even afraid of the barbarian chief under Zhang Lu? Let him face Ma Chao? Wouldn't he have to pee his pants?"

The generals couldn't help but burst into laughter.

"Then we will fight tomorrow!" Lei Yuan patted the ground and said in a deep voice: "Ma Chao's troops do not know that we have arrived nearby? We must be unprepared. We will attack the city as usual tomorrow. And we will advance slowly and arrive in Hanchang at noon. Just when they were tired of siege, our army cut from the south into the plains under Hanchang City and form an array to fight with it!"

Everyone said together: "Abide by the order!"

The premise for Lei Yuan's decision was that the defenders in Hanchang City needed to fight for another half a day, and the people of Hanchang's defenders were required to consume the spirit of Ma Chao's troops. But even Hu Du had nothing to say.

In this chaotic world, if you are a guardian of a side, you can't even last for a long time under the enemy's attack. Then even if you die in battle, it would be natural.

"Then let's go and rest." Lei Yuan stood up and loosened his muscles and bones: "In addition, Ma Chao's troops have a large number of cavalry, so there must be a wide range of scouts. The entire army is strictly prohibited from raising fires to prevent being discovered by the cavalry. You must be careful after you go back, and those who violate the order will be killed immediately."

The generals returned to the camp, and the entire depression of the lurking army and horses fell into complete silence? It was not until dawn the next day that there was movement again.

This army has traveled for only once in the past few months. Most of the soldiers are well-trained and are skilled in various arrangements. The new recruits are also led by veterans, from getting up to pack the camp to having dinner and preparing horses. In less than half an hour, thousands of people set off in a row.

Guo Jing was the first to turn over the horse. His subordinates were the front line of the entire army. They had assembled as early as the sky was gray. The mountain wind was a little cold in the morning, which made Guo Jing feel energetic.

"Get out!" He shouted in a deep voice.

The Sima of the camp, who stood behind him, immediately waved the flag. The heads of each division, Du Bo, urged his subordinates to line up.

Guo Jing immediately went away and watched the brigade of soldiers coming out in a row, spears and halberds forming a forest, dazzling light. This situation made him almost unable to suppress the excitement deep in his heart. He waved his whip lightly, rode his horse and raised his hooves, and rushed to the front of the queue in a few steps. Then he maintained the rhythm of trotting and walked leisurely along the undulating mountain roads toward the valley.

Guo was Lei Yuan's closest subordinate. Many years ago, he wandered around the Jianghuai area, acting like a gentleman, but often trapped in illness and hunger, because by chance, Lei Yuan, who also did nothing in the mountains, was recruited by him.

Perhaps it was because of the same illness, or perhaps it was because both of them were related to King Chen and Liu Chong, Guo Jing followed Lei Yuan and was loyal. From partnering with Wang Yan, the only two entourages of the young man; to later as the leader of the entourage; to later leading hundreds of people and becoming the Sima of the camp. What he led was always the most reliable force of Lei Yuan's subordinates.

Now, as a captain, Guo Jing has led more than 100 troops, and in theory it is no longer a member of the Lei family in Lujiang; but neither he nor Lei Yuan have ever doubted the close relationship between the two.

Since there will be a big war and a fierce battle today, Guo has naturally become the pioneer of the entire army. Neither Ding Feng nor Lei Cheng will have any objection to this.

Of course, Guo was not simply to shoulder heavy responsibilities. He was a general with great ambitions and intentionally rose up in troubled times, rather than a stubborn dead man.

Since following Lei Yuan to join Duke Xuan De, Guo Jing has calmly evaluated his status and future development. The position of lieutenant he is currently serving is naturally not low, but in the huge system of the entire Jingzhou Army, he is still at the level of being just leaving the grassroots officer.

The development from a lieutenant to a higher position, such as a general of the general of the general of the general of the army, is not enough to rely solely on individuals to make achievements on the battlefield. This step requires special outstanding qualifications or to enter a particularly important battle, and plays an irreplaceable role in it.

Guo Jing always believed that his talents were not inferior to others. When he was young, he was a cavalry commander under King Chen's tent. He often faced Yellow Turbans ten times or even dozens of times the size of the scale. He trapped the enemy and killed the generals and slashed the flag. No bandits dared to approach him. After arriving in Jingzhou, the soldiers all had free time. He responded to Lei Yuan, actively discussed the gains and losses of tactical command, and studied the details of marching and combat.

Later, Lei Yuan set up a military academy in Yidu. As a soldier who had seen the complete Han military system, Guo Jing was assigned by Lei Yuan to teach experience. Guo Jing himself was meticulous and cautious. During this process, he kept pondering and analyzing the details of many military requirements. Although he didn't know how much the students learned, his mind became clearer and clearer.
Chapter completed!