At this time, Liu Jian, Guan Yu and Zhang Fei, who had abandoned the entire camp, were leading five thousand soldiers and rushing towards Yangxia County.
When Liu Jian left, he completely abandoned the entire camp in Honggou, including even the tent supplies inside. This was a considerable loss and made Zhang Fei very distressed.
Zhang Yide felt that his brother was too wasteful.
However, Liu Jian didn't have much time to explain to Zhang Fei. He just urged the three armies to return to Yangxia County without stopping.
Before his troops set off, Liu Jian had already sent elite sentries to Yangxia to give orders to Jushou and Zhang He.
At this time, the war in Yangxia County had been put down, Liu Chong was dead, Luo Jun was captured, and Zhang He and Gao Lan took over the defense of the county in a targeted manner.
At this time, the sentries sent by Liu Jian back to Yangxia also rushed back and issued Liu Jian's military orders to Ju Shou and others.
After listening to the sentry knight's military order, Jushou was a little anxious.
When this kind of city was just pacified, the situation in the city was not yet stable, and Chen Guo's sergeants had not yet been completely subdued. Once Hua Xiong followed Liu Jian, the situation would probably be beyond the control of Ju Shou and others.
"My lord asked me to arrange an ambush in the city and wait for Hua Xiong to attack. However, at this time, more than ten thousand soldiers of the Chen State have just surrendered and are not available yet. Furthermore, our army must allocate at least half of its troops to guard them. At the same time, we must
To appease the people in the city, if an ambush is arranged in a hurry, not only will Hua Xiong be unable to be caught, but the opponent will also find out his intentions and counterattack..."
When he said this, Jushou turned to look at Zhao Yun, Zhang He and others, intending to ask for their opinions.
But these generals did not know what to do about these problems that worried Jushu.
Jushou thought for a while and then ordered Zhao Yun and Zhang He: "It's a good idea to keep an eye on Chen Guo's soldiers and appease the Li people. I'll go see someone and I'll come back later."
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After Jushou finished his instructions, he walked down to the city.
He had just arrived at the city when he met a man, accompanied by two guards, who was about to go up to the city.
Jushou smiled. This was the person he was going to see. Unexpectedly, he came by himself.
"Mr. Ma, I am going to find you!"
It was Jia Xu whose pseudonym was Ma Jie.
Regarding Jia Xu's matters, Liu Jian did not tell Ju Shou in detail, but he also explained to Ju Shou that Ma Jie was good at cunning and vicious strategies. If there were any problems in this regard, maybe he could discuss it with him.
It will work wonders.
Jushou may not believe in Jia Xu's perspective on things, but he cannot help but believe in Liu Jian's perspective on people.
"Jugong, Ma Mou heard that Mr. and the other schools have occupied the city and seized the military power of Yangxia?"
"That's right. It's just that your Majesty sent a letter saying that Hua Xiong might be arriving in an instant. However, at this time, the city has just been pacified, and there may not be enough troops to set up an ambush. If the ambush fails and there is a backlash, it will be a serious matter.
It's not good, so I want to discuss it with Mr. Ju."
Jia Xu stroked his beard and said to Ju Shu: "Mr. Ju, can you go to the top of the city to speak?"
"Walk!"
Afterwards, the two of them went to the top of the city together.
After arriving at the top of the city, they saw a huge crowd on top of the city. Soldiers from the Jizhou Army were patrolling the top of the city, occupying dangerous positions, and taking over the defense of the city.
Jia Xu looked around the top of the city, and finally pointed to the Wengcheng to the east: "Although this county is small, it has been carefully built by Liu Chong. In particular, he built an Wengcheng in the east of the city. Although it is low, it can be used.
To besiege Hua Xiong!"
Jia Xu's words did not surprise Jushou very much. He also felt that the best place to set up an ambush in Yangxia City was no different than the Wengcheng in the east.
Although the urn city is not high, it is barely enough.
However, the key question is how to lure Hua Xiong to the east end of the city.
Jushou looked at Jia Xu inquiringly.
Jia Xu naturally understood the meaning in his eyes.
He coughed lightly, then approached Jushou and whispered something in his ear.
Smart people generally don't get too tired talking to smart people.
Jushou instantly understood the key to Jia Xu's plan.
Although they are both wise men, Ju Shou and Jia Xu specialize in different fields. Ju Shou focuses on "power" and Jia Xu focuses on "strategy".
Compared to a person like Jia Xu, whose mind is filled with conspiracies and schemes, Jushou usually puts more effort into the overall situation and overall strategy.
No one is better than anyone else, they just have different areas of expertise.
"Okay, Mr. Ma is really talented. It's not in vain that my lord values him so much. Sir, please go back and rest. I will be in charge of all the next arrangements."
Jia Xu bowed his hands to Ju Shou and then went down to the city.
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Later, Jushou sent someone to tell Liu Jian about his layout in the city!
Liu Jian was now only more than thirty miles away from Yangxia. After hearing what Jushou's messenger said, he said on the spot:
"This must be the strategy of Ma Jie, not Ju Gong's arrangement."
Zhang Fei asked curiously: "How does brother know?"
"Ju Gong is quite upright in his conduct. This method is not in harmony with his character. It must have been set up by Ma Jie... But it doesn't matter who designed the method. As long as it is easy to use, it is enough!"
When he said this, Liu Jian turned to look at Guan Yu and Zhang Fei: "Fourth brother, fifth brother, this time, it's up to you!"
"Brother, don't worry! We won't let Hua Xiong escape!"
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When the sun was about to set, Hua Xiong's troops had already arrived twenty miles south of Yangxia County.
In order to find out the situation in Yangxia as soon as possible, Hua Xiong sent scouts to investigate first, while his own troops slowed down.
Soon, the scouts brought back the news about Yangxia City.
Although they were unable to get close for the time being, observing from outside the city, Yangxia's fire was soaring into the sky at the moment, and the shouts of killing were loud and clear. It seemed that the fight between Liu Chong and Liu Jian was still continuing.
The fight was really not that intense.
After listening to the scout's report, Hua Xiong said: "Continue to investigate and see if there are any special situations in Yangxia City! Report back at any time!"
"only!"
The scout went back to inquire about the situation again, and Hua Xiong continued to urge his troops forward.
Soon, he could vaguely see the fire in Yangxia City! At the same time, the shouts of killing in Yangxia City also reached Hua Xiong's ears.
Not long after, the scout under Hua Xiong galloped back again and reported to Hua Xiong:
"Captain! To the east of Yangxia, there is a strong fire, and there are soldiers transporting grain and fodder from the city out of the east gate, heading straight to the north!"
Hua Xiong was refreshed after hearing the news.
He turned to look at Yangxia County to the east, and saw the blazing fire in the east of Yangxia, which was particularly dazzling under the gradually darkening sky. Under the blazing fire, billowing black smoke rose in the east.
Hua Xiong was also a man with rich experience in battle. He could tell just by the black smoke from the fire and the smell of smoke drifting along the wind that the opponent's food was indeed set on fire.
Food is so important. If there was no internal strife between the two armies and the bombing of the camp was just used as a strategy to attract others to attack, how could the food be burned?
In Hua Xiong's concept, there is no such thing as burning one's own food.
"Haha, it seems that Liu Chong and Liu Jian are really anxious to fight the internal strife! Now even the warehouses in the east of the city have been burned down, and I don't know which one of them is still gathering soldiers to transport food out of the city for preservation.
...Well, I guess it’s probably the old thief King Chen!”
Behind Hua Xiong, Sima Duanqi of the Xiliang Army asked: "General! Even if the warehouse is burning, if it is saved by him, he will still have reservations. Why don't we go in directly from the east and help the warehouse in Yangxia City?"
If the fire burns up all the grain and grain, no matter who can control Yangxia in the end, Liu Chong or Liu Jian, they will all be left to die! They will be slaughtered by our army!"
Hua Xiong smiled and said, "That's exactly what I meant!"
In the night sky, the firelight shines red.
The bright moonlight, which had begun to peek out slightly, shone through the thick burning smoke and scattered on the bodies of the Xiliang soldiers.
The armor on the soldiers of Xiliang flowed and shone under the light of fire and moonlight, and strong murderous intent was vigorously aroused from their bodies.
They walked to the east gate of Yangxia. At this moment, outside the east gate, there were soldiers pushing carts of grain and grass, quickly transporting them toward the outside of the city.
But when they saw the Xiliang army suddenly approaching, the soldiers who were transporting food panicked. They howled in terror and ran towards Yangxia City with all their strength.
On the top of the Yangxia city, the gatekeeper responsible for the defense hurriedly shouted loudly and ordered the soldiers to pull up the drawbridge.
But it was too late.
The war horses of the Xiliang Army immediately stepped onto the suspension bridge, using their weight to hold down the suspension bridge, paving the way for the soldiers in the rear.
At this time, the east gate of Yangxia was wide open because the food transport soldiers turned around and fled. The soldiers in the city hurriedly had no time to push the gate shut.
Some soldiers with excellent eyesight could see the darkness behind the city gate.
But the Xiliang soldiers didn't care.
In their memory, as long as a city gate is opened to them, with the bravery and proficiency of the Xiliang army, they will never let that door close again.
I didn't expect that this time I would attack Yangxia, I would encounter such a good opportunity, and encounter internal strife between the enemy forces to seize power.
Everything in this city will soon belong to them.
Then, Hua Xiong suddenly shouted loudly: "My sons! After taking the city, you can live happily in the city for three days. During these three days, you do not need to obey any military laws!"
This is an extreme method used by ancient generals to reward their soldiers.
What is Happy Three Days?
To put it bluntly, in these three days, all Xiliang soldiers can transform into beasts, beasts, and thieves.
They can plunder the food in the city at will, steal the goods at will, kill the people at will, and sleep with the women at will.
This was the method Hua Xiong always used when he united his troops to exterminate the Qiang and Hu in the northwest.
This was also the method Dong Zhuo always liked to adopt in border counties.
In this way, we can gain military morale, reward soldiers at no cost, and boost their morale to the greatest extent.
But all disasters must be borne by ordinary people.
They will be deprived of food and the money they have worked so hard to accumulate.
They even had to watch helplessly as those tall and fierce men from the border counties insulted their wives and daughters in front of them.
He might even be killed with a knife because the other party vented his anger for no reason...
White bones are exposed in the wild, and there are no roosters crowing for thousands of miles. One of the hundreds of living people left behind, the thought of it is heartbreaking!
In troubled times, no one will reason with you.
Following Hua Xiong's military order, the soldiers of Xiliang let out a roar like a mountain roar and a tsunami.
Immediately afterwards, they were seen charging towards the city like a group of wild beasts.