When he heard Yuan Shu talking about the Southern Barbarian soldiers and horses, Jia Xu was stunned.
Although he made a lot of preparations for this attack on Yizhou, he never thought that the Nanman tribe would send troops to rescue them, so he had insufficient information about the Nanman people. However, Yuan Shu's statement opened his eyes.
"I saw it from some random talk, but I believe these are definitely not groundless rumors, and we have to be on guard."
Yuan Shu didn't know how to explain it to Jia Xu. He couldn't say that he saw it while watching TV, but he had to say that these were probably true.
"Then we have to take a long-term approach."
Yuan Shu didn't want to say that Jia Xu didn't have anything to ask, but if what he said was true, then he would have to think hard about how to defeat those strange troops that his lord mentioned.
"Actually, it's easy to deal with. Although the elephant soldiers and vine armor soldiers are brave, they have a common shortcoming, that is, they are afraid of fire. If there is a fire before the battle, the enemy's war elephants will trample them in the opposite direction. Then we can take advantage of the situation.
Defeat the enemy."
Although these southern barbarian soldiers and horses are extremely powerful, they also have shortcomings. The common characteristic of animals is that they are afraid of fire. Although the vine armor soldiers are difficult to hurt with swords, the vine armor is very oily and will turn people into humanoid forms when encountering flames.
torch.
"Fire?
I need to think about it carefully."
After hearing the shortcomings mentioned by Yuan Shu, Jia Xu also frowned and began to think about strategies to deal with the enemy.
"Well, you can build some scary-shaped wooden machines with built-in sulfur, kerosene and other fire starters. During the array, the machines will come forward and spit out fire and smoke. The enemy animals will definitely be frightened after seeing them."
Since Zhuge Liang already has a way to deal with it on TV, it would be better to just use the doctrine himself. Isn't it better than using your own brain to think about it?
"My lord, this plan is a great one. I will immediately arrange for craftsmen to build the wooden machinery you mentioned."
Jia Xu was thinking about it, and his eyes lit up when he heard Yuan Shu's plan. This plan is very good. The master always said that his subordinates' big plans can be predicted by the prophets who have not yet served before him. It turns out that he is the real person and does not show his face.
When you hear that there is no countermeasure yet, you have already given the best countermeasure.
"Well, then go down and get ready."
Yuan Shu also nodded.
"promise."
Soon Jia Xu summoned the craftsmen who accompanied the army and began to ask them to build the corresponding mechanical devices according to Yuan Shu's instructions. At the same time, he collected kerosene, sulfur and other fire starters, preparing to surprise the Nanman people when the two armies fought.
The craftsmen who can be recruited to accompany the army are naturally the best among the craftsmen. In one day, a terrifying machine that is ten to forty-five meters tall, looks like a ghost, and has wheels all over the bottom has appeared in the army.
After making it, Jia Xu also conducted corresponding tests. The fire starter can directly spray flames three to four meters away through the ghost's mouth, and it can also spray thick yellow smoke, which is somewhat demonic.
After everything was ready, Yuan Shu's army continued southward and arrived outside Mianzhu in ten days.
"Lord, Yuan Shu's army has arrived thirty miles outside Mianzhu."
When Yuan Shu arrived, Liu Bei's scouts came directly to report the news.
"How many people does Yuan Shu have?"
Hearing the arrival of Yuan Shu's army, Liu Bei's eyes flashed with light. He had been waiting for so long, and the war was finally about to begin.
"Looking at the flags and size, there are at least 200,000 troops."
The scout directly reported the information he had discovered, but this was only a rough estimate, and he didn't know exactly how many there were.
"There are two hundred thousand troops, which is quite a lot."
Liu Bei also smiled slightly when he heard the number of soldiers and horses mentioned by the scout. This was about the same number as he expected. It seemed that he was right to fight Yuan Shu here now.
If we attack Xun You in Basi County first, if Mianzhu cannot withstand the pressure and is defeated by Yuan Shu, everything will be over.
"Lord, it's up to us next."
Cheng Yu glanced at Liu Bei, and it was up to him whether he could let the Nanman people fight Yuan Shu with all their strength.
"Well, go immediately and notify the Southern Barbarian kings to come to the city to discuss matters."
Liu Bei nodded, and then it was time for a decisive battle.
"promise."
Cheng Yu directly clasped his fists, then left Mianzhu and headed towards the Nanman camp outside the city.
"Your Majesty, that Cheng Yu is here, saying that Yuan Shu's army has arrived thirty miles away and wants you to enter the city to discuss military matters."
Soon the Nanman soldiers informed Meng Huo of Cheng Yu's intention.
"Do you want to come with me to see Liu Bei?"
When Meng Huo heard the soldier's words, he looked directly at the people around him.
"I'm not going, I'm too lazy to see that Liu Bei."
King Mulu shook his head directly. He didn't want to see Liu Bei and Guan Yu now. He was afraid that he could not help but chop them with a knife.
"Lord of the country?
King Duosi, are you willing to come with me?"
Meng Huo expected King Mulu not to go, but he set his sights on the very powerful King Tuwugu and Duosi.
"If I don't go, I might as well drink more wine if I have that time. I have to say that the wine Liu Bei sent is really good."
Tuwugu shook his head and directly rejected Meng Huo's intention.
"I'll go with you."
King Duosi saw that neither of them wanted to go, so he nodded directly to Meng Huo and expressed his willingness to go with him.
"Okay, King Duosi, then you can follow me to Mianzhu City, and the others can continue drinking."
Meng Huo nodded to King Duosi, and then ordered the Nanman soldiers to bring drinks. He then returned with King Duosi and Cheng Yu and headed to Mianzhu City to discuss matters with Liu Bei.
"King Nan is here, prepare a banquet quickly."
Seeing Meng Huo and King Duosi coming, Liu Bei directly ordered his servants to prepare wine and meat.
"General Liu, I heard that Yuan Shu's army has arrived thirty miles away. Do you have any strategies to defend against the enemy?"
While Meng Huo was drinking and eating meat, he asked Liu Bei about his arrangements.
"I wonder if King Nan has any ideas?"
Liu Bei toasted to Meng Huo and then asked questions.
"I don't have any ideas. We are here just to defeat Yuan Shu. We can naturally defeat Yuan Shu directly with the Nanman soldiers as the vanguard."
When Meng Huo heard Liu Bei's words, a light flashed in his eyes and he directly expressed his thoughts.
"King Nan, your soldiers and horses are guest soldiers. Why don't you be the vanguard? Naturally, the Yizhou soldiers should be the vanguard. Your soldiers and horses can hold the battle for us. If we fail to defeat the enemy, then you
It will be fine if we have more troops and horses to fight again."
Liu Bei glanced at Meng Huo, but smiled slightly. Who said the Southern Barbarians were stupid? They also knew that retreat is the way to advance. If he really agreed to the Southern Barbarians as the vanguard, I'm afraid they would definitely not fight with all their strength. Then they would still be in trouble.
Own.
"Since General Liu has said so, Meng Huo has nothing more to say. Just do what you said and our soldiers and horses will hold the battle for you."
After hearing Liu Bei's words, Meng Huo also nodded. It was obvious that Meng Huo was satisfied with his answer. If Liu Bei really wants to let the Nanman soldiers be the vanguard, there is no telling what accidents will happen.
"Okay, if that's the case, please ask King Nan to go down and prepare your troops for a decisive battle with Yuan Shu at any time."
Now that the two sides have reached a consensus, there is nothing more to say, just prepare for a decisive battle.
"Okay, I'll leave if there's nothing else to do. By the way, we don't have much wine left. You can arrange for someone to deliver some."
Meng Huo stood up immediately and was about to leave.
"Okay, please don't worry, King Nan. There are enough drinks. I will arrange for someone to send some over."
Liu Bei was also stunned when he heard Meng Huo's words. The decisive battle is about to begin, and you still want to drink. You have nothing to say.
