Fanling Mansion is located on the bank of Han River, east of Shangyong Mansion, and the two prefectures are bordered.
At this time, outside the west gate of Fangling Fucheng, a huge military camp was stationed in the distance. Evil clouds covered the sky. Countless flags bearing the ancient seal character "Shu" stood everywhere, fluttering in the wind.
The dragon soared in the sky, and a giant dragon with a length of several miles cut through the sky and appeared in the sky above Fang Ling Mansion. It paused in mid-air, turned into countless figures, and fell into the city.
"See my emperor!"
This astonishing giant dragon battle appearance was none other than Lihuang Wuxin and Xinwuwei. As soon as they fell, Xu Huang led his generals to see them.
Xu Huang is the head of Fanling Mansion. Although he participated in the Battle of Fancheng before, he was able to return in time and take command of Fanling Mansion.
"Xiao Xu, Wu Die, how are things going now?"
Wu Xin nodded and waved his hand to signal the generals to stand up. However, he immediately looked at Huang Zhong who looked tired and asked.
Huang Zhong and Xu Huang rushed back to their respective prefectures at the same time, but Shangyong Mansion was the first to bear the brunt. By the time Huang Zhong rushed back, the city of Shangyong Mansion and most of Shangyong Mansion had already fallen, and he could only lead the remaining troops to retreat from Fangling!
"Thank you, Lord, for your grace! It's really a sin for me to take the trouble to take care of you. The unfilial children are out of danger, and they only need to cultivate for a period of time to recover!"
Huang Zhong felt warm in his heart and solemnly thanked him with gratitude.
"That's good! I will go take a look later..."
Wu Xin secretly breathed a sigh of relief and nodded in response. After a pause, without waiting for anyone to say more, he looked outside the city and asked, "What is the situation in front of you? Why are the enemy troops stationed and not moving?"
According to Wu Xin's observation, not only are the two sides not fighting now, but the two sides have never fought at all...
It's like the Shu army invaded in large numbers outside the city, but ended up stationed outside the city. They didn't even try to attack. They just came to demonstrate? Show off? Intimidate?
This is obviously unreasonable!
After all, when the army moved, consumption was like a tide. The Shu army was well fed and supported, and they came all the way to camp here?!
"Report to my emperor! This is the message sent by someone from the queen!" Xu Huang turned his hand, picked up a jade slip, and handed it out respectfully.
"oh?"
Seeing that Xu Huang didn't answer the question, and the others didn't have any strange reactions, Wu Xin took it over in confusion, examined it, and couldn't help but murmured in surprise:
"The emperor of Han used the emperor's imperial edict to command the princes? Is this okay?"
"My Emperor, Holy Ming!" Xu Huang and others did not understand what Wu Xin's murmur meant, but they still responded.
Wu Xin nodded to express his understanding, but frowned and asked:
"Is this the main reason why the enemy is standing still? What about our side? We are also standing still?"
"My Emperor, this belongs to Empress Li and Lord Taiwei..." Xu Huang was startled and blurted out without hesitation. In the middle of the sentence, he suddenly paused.
The eldest son of the Empress, Sun Wugou, and the Grand Lieutenant Xu Shiji only passed on this information, but did not tell them explicitly not to go to war.
The two armies are facing each other and standing still. That is their own thoughts, intentions and decisions!
Thinking of this, a burst of sweat broke out on Xu Huang's cheeks...
If Emperor Li rejects this approach, then Xu Huang and others will be guilty of serious or minor crimes!
"This is a good thing! It is a good delaying measure for all forces, especially our side, which needs it more!"
Wu Xin shook his head slightly and reminded slowly. After a pause, he quickly continued:
"However, the information mentioned that Xuchang has not yet fallen into the hands of the Wei Dynasty. Wei Emperor Cao Cao seems to be confident that he can capture Xuchang within seven days. Obviously, the war will not and does not need to stop until the edict is officially issued and all forces reach a consensus.
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Speaking of this, Wu Xin paused again to let everyone digest it, and then he straightened his face and solemnly reminded:
"Don't forget! Shangyong is our northwest gateway and an important military area. Now it has fallen. If all the forces reach a consensus and cease the war, but we have not yet taken back Shangyong, then how should we deal with ourselves?
?No matter what the outcome of the Xuchang Conference is, Shangyong cannot fall into the hands of the enemy..."
"The general is ignorant and his assumptions are wrong. Please punish me, my emperor!"
Xu Huang's expression changed, and he immediately felt extremely ashamed and bowed down to apologize.
Not only Xu Huang, but also Huang Zhong and other people present also changed their expressions and reacted one after another.
"Get up!"
Wu Xin frowned and looked outside the city, waved his hand in response, pondered for a moment, and then continued as if talking to himself:
"What is the strength of the enemy forces outside the city now? Have we conducted a careful investigation? Are we sure of winning in battle?!"
After all, Xu Huang is a fierce general, not a strategic or commander-in-chief. His vision is a bit limited and his thinking is not comprehensive enough. There is really nothing to be angry about or surprised about.
"..."
Huang Zhong and others opened their mouths, but stopped talking, and all looked at Xu Huang!
The current situation is obvious. Xu Huang's decision was wrong, and now he needs to make amends. Otherwise, Li Huang's status, ability, wisdom, etc. in his heart will plummet.
This question is best answered by Xu Huang himself. This is also a kind of consideration and concern for being a minister of the same court!
"Report to my emperor! The Shu army outside the city is now led by the Martial Saint Guan Yu. It has 30,000 Qinglong personal guards, 100,000 Southern Barbarian vine armored soldiers, 300,000 elite Shu troops, and 5 million ordinary Shu troops. There are also preparations.
army, logistics
There are about 8 million troops, known as an army of 20 million. In addition to the martial sage Guan Yu, there are also the martial sage's son Guan Xing, famous scholars Fazheng, Xiang Chong, Nanman King Meng Huo, emerging famous generals Jiang Wei, Deng Mao, Liao Hua, etc.
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Xu Huang's face turned a little pale, his mind was racing, and he quickly reported the report, which was quite specific, saying that he had indeed conducted an in-depth investigation.
After a pause, Xu Huang added: "With our current military strength in Fangling Mansion, if we start a war, the chance of winning is less than 30%! If we take the initiative, the chance of winning is about 10%. It's really more losses than wins..."
"Not bad! Well done! It seems that Gongming (Xu Huang's alias) did conduct an in-depth investigation before making the decision to stop the troops!"
Wu Xin's stern expression softened, and he responded with appreciation. Xu Huang didn't wait for Xu Huang's joy, and quickly asked:
"So what is the situation in Shangyongfu City now?"
Xu Huang breathed a sigh of relief and reported quickly without hesitation: "According to the final investigation, Shangyong City is now guarded by Guan Ping, the eldest son of Wu Sheng. There are 50,000 Qinglong Sword Riders and 200,000 Nanman warriors.
The elite soldiers of Great Shu, one million ordinary Shu troops, and nearly three million reserve and logistics troops are important supply points for the Shu army along this route!"
"oh?!"
Wu Xin's eyes lit up and he answered, but he was silent in thought.
The Qinglong Sword Cavalry is a candidate elite soldier of the Martial Saint's personal guard Qinglong's personal guard, located between special arms and elite soldiers.
The same goes for the Nanman Elite Soldiers, who are the candidates for the Nanman Vine Armor Soldiers.
Candidates are not necessarily weaker than the official elites, they just have not yet been promoted, and they do not have the corresponding weapons, armor, combat cavalry and other equipment!
Of course, in terms of overall combat strength, since he is a substitute, he must be worse than a regular member!
Everyone held their breath and remained silent, not daring to disturb Li Huang's thoughts.
After a while, Wu Xin solemnly asked: "With Fang Ling's headquarters army alone, how long can Gongming contend with Wu Sheng? On the premise of not letting the Shu army rest outside the city, paying attention to it, and protecting Fang Ling's city..."
