Time flies, and as we enter March, the whole of Yangzhou is warm and busy.
Although Yangzhou still maintains calm, everyone knows that the current calm is the prelude to the storm. Lu Xuan's side is actively preparing for war, and so is Liu Yao's side.
The war is about to break out.
While both parties were making preparations, on the second day of March, Lu Xuan welcomed his first son.
Da Qiao successfully gave birth to her son, who weighed six pounds and eight taels, and was very chubby and cute.
When the news came out, the civil servants and generals under Lu Xuan's command were all excited. Lu Xuan had a son, which meant he had an heir in the true sense, because he was Lu Xuan's eldest son.
Lu Xuan named his son Lu Yu, hoping that his son would be rich and prosperous. After Lu Yu was born, his old father Lu Kang spent most of his time teasing the child and said that he would enlighten Lu Yu early.
Lu Xuan was helpless about this. The little guy didn't know anything but sucking milk. How could he look like he was enlightened?
However, Lu Kang thought it could be done.
However, Lu Kang didn't care at all for his younger son Lu Ji, but he didn't care for his eldest grandson Lu Yu. He held it in his hands for fear of dropping it and held it in his mouth for fear of melting. His thoughts were all on his eldest grandson.
Lu Xuan was too lazy to take care of it, so Lu Kang could do whatever he wanted.
Lu Xuan didn't have Lu Kang's enthusiasm. When his son was just born, he was filled with passion and wanted to keep watching. But after a while, the enthusiasm disappeared. The baby was either feeding, sleeping, or crying.
, very boring, nothing to play with.
On the eighth day of March, Lu Xuan married Xiao Qiao and brought Xiao Qiao into his family.
Since then, Lu Xuan has had another woman.
Lu Xuan married Xiao Qiao and maintained peace for the time being. On March 11, Zhang Zhao came to the prefect's mansion. After bowing and bowing, he reported: "My Lord, this year's spring plowing in Lujiang County has ended. I, Lujiang County, can
It’s a battle.”
A flash of light flashed across Lu Xuan's eyes, and he said urgently: "We are finally here, so prepare for a fight."
Zhang Zhaodao: "It's just that we haven't received feedback from the Lu family and the Gu family yet. My lord and Gu Yushi have sent letters to Wu County. So far, no one from the two families has expressed their stance. There are some problems."
Lu Xuan sneered: "If they don't take a stand, it means they are on Liu Yao's side. In fact, this is a good thing. If Wu Jun doesn't break, how can he readjust it? Only when they join the war can I have reason to deal with them and make complete changes."
Wujun."
Zhang Zhao nodded, but there was still a hint of worry in his expression.
There are many enemies in this battle.
It was just a decided strategy that Zhang Zhao would not refute, but would only carry out.
"My lord, Gu Yong wants to see you."
Lu Meng entered and reported.
Lu Xuandao: "Please!"
Lu Meng went to inform. After a while, Gu Yong hurriedly entered, bowed and said: "My lord, Xu Shao has sent back the latest news."
Lu Xuandao: "Did Yuan Shu send troops?"
Gu Yong replied: "Last month Xu Shao sent back news that Wu Jing, the governor of Danyang, sent Sun Ben to Yuan Shu's command to persuade Yuan Shu and Liu Yao to attack the lord together. At that time, Yuan Shu agreed."
"The latest news is that Wu Jing once again arranged for someone to inform Yuan Shu that the Lu family and the Gu family of Wu County each sent 3,000 private soldiers and donated 100,000 dan of grain to help Liu Yao deal with us."
"Xu Gong, the governor of Wu County, actually sent four thousand soldiers to help Liu Yao."
"This is what Wu Jing arranged for someone to tell Yuan Shu, saying that Wu Jing's side, including Wu Commandery's 10,000 troops, has a total of 25,000 elite troops."
"In addition, Sun Ce returned to Danyang County. Sun Ce also led a group of elites back, almost three thousand people."
Gu Yong looked serious and said: "This means that Wu Jingfang's troops in Danyang County already number 30,000. To us, this is quite a threat."
Zhang Zhao's expression changed slightly and he said: "My lord, Yuan Shu has re-recruited troops in Jiujiang County, and the number of troops is quite large, no less than 20,000, or even more. If we fight on two fronts, the pressure will be quite great."
Lu Xuan smiled and said: "Even if the situation is difficult, we must fight. Otherwise, capturing Yangzhou will be a joke."
"Lü Meng, notify Zhou Yu, Kuai Liang, Xu Shu, Yan Xiang and Pang Tong to discuss matters."
"As commanded."
Lu Meng went directly to inform him.
Not long after, Zhou Yu, Kuai Liang, Xu Shu, Yan Xiang and Pang Tong entered hand in hand, bowed and sat down.
Lu Xuan talked about the situation of Yuan Shu and Wu Jing, and said in a deep voice: "We are fighting Wu Jing, and Yuan Shu is in charge of Tai Shici. What suggestions do you have for this army?"
Yan Xiang is familiar with Yuan Shu's situation.
He took the initiative and said: "My lord, Yuan Shu has two ways to invade south. The first is to attack Lu'an County in the north of Lujiang County; the second is to attack Hefei. Liu'an County and Hefei are adjacent. If Yuan Shu attacks Lu'an County and enters Lujiang County,
Taishi Ci can cut off his escape route."
"According to normal circumstances, Yuan Shu may attack Hefei. If Yuan Shu attacks Hefei, Lujiang County will be safe. However, Yuan Shu's thinking is very different from ordinary people, so we must ensure that Yuan Shu must attack Hefei."
"My humble position suggests that I ask Xu Shao to coordinate and ensure that Yuan Shu attacks Hefei and ensures the stability of Lu'an County."
"Tai Shici's task is very simple. He doesn't need to defeat Yuan Shu, he just needs to delay. With his five thousand troops and the help of Hefei City, the defense and delay can be achieved."
"Of course, if there is a chance to counterattack, let's talk about it separately."
"Even if Taishi Ci wants to fight back, he still needs to communicate with Xu Shao and make a decision on the fly."
Yan Xiang stroked his beard and analyzed: "So there is only one thing we have to do with Yuan Shu's enemies. It is enough to ensure that Yuan Shu's attack on Hefei does not enter Lujiang County from Lu'an County."
Kuai Liang nodded and said: "I second the proposal."
Zhang Zhaodao: "I second the proposal due to my humble position."
Lu Xuan looked at Zhou Yu and asked, "Gong Jin, what do you think?"
Zhou Yu nodded and said: "The art of war states that it affects people but not others. When we lead troops to fight, we must mobilize the enemy, not be mobilized by the enemy. Therefore, Yuan Shu cannot be allowed to attack Lu'an County to mobilize us."
"I agree with Yan Shangshu's suggestion to encourage Yuan Shu to attack Hefei and let Taishi Ci use the fortified city of Hefei to block Yuan Shu's army. In terms of military strength, we don't need to arrange it. However, I think we can send one person to plan."
Lu Xuan glanced at it and asked, "Who wants to go?"
"I am willing to do my humble job."
Xu Shu opened his mouth to speak.
The rest of the people did not express their opinions, and only Xu Shu stood up.
Lu Xuan nodded and said: "In that case, Xu Shu will serve as Taishi Ci's military advisor and assist Taishi Ci in the defense of Hefei."
"Here!"
Xu Shu cupped his hands and answered.
Lu Xuan continued: "Hefei has made arrangements, and only Danyang County Wu Jing's side is left. There is no need to hesitate, just send troops. In this battle, Zhang Zhao and Yan Xiang stayed behind to guard the rear, and Kuai Liang, Pang Tong, and Zhou Yu accompanied them.
Huang Zhong, Gan Ning and other generals from the army accompanied me to the battle. The black-armored soldiers have now expanded to 20,000 elite men. This time, everyone went to battle."
After the fight with Yuan Shu ended, Lu Xuan's black armored soldiers in Shu County expanded to 15,000.
Now, in order to cope with the war, it has been expanded to 20,000 people.
This is the current limit.
When everyone heard Lu Xuan's arrangement, they all agreed without any objection and went to prepare themselves.
Lu Xuan went to the backyard, told Lu Kang about the expedition, and asked Lu Kang to sit in the rear. Then he went to see his son Lu Yu, said goodbye to his wives and concubines, and then went straight to the military camp with Lu Meng and Zhou Tai.
The army swore to fight, left Shu County and headed south, landed on the Yangtze River from the ferry, took a boat eastward, and headed straight for Chungu County, which borders Lujiang County.
