In the early morning of the 14th, at dawn, the Fourth Route Army reports arrived at Xiping Mansion one after another.
Wei Qiu led 30,000 troops and captured Jiaoyuan County within half a day.
Xiang Yu led a garrison of 20,000 men and captured Shangchong County one day and one night.
Tang Zhen led 30,000 troops and captured Xiechhong County in one day.
As for the most remote Nanlu County, Yu Shu came at noon.
Feng Jixing personally led 10,000 cavalry and also captured this county.
The Great Shang Empire actually gave up on these four counties and cities.
After all, they were located in remote areas and it was difficult to mobilize troops.
Moreover, they were all counties and cities in the Xishan Province, so they couldn't defend them even if they wanted to.
In the meeting hall, the glazed lamps shone with dazzling light.
Lin Muyu read the battle report book one by one, and then handed it to Qin Yin and Tang Xiaoxi beside him.
He stood up and moved his fingers on the map of Xishan Province, tracing the locations of the four major counties and cities one by one.
Qin Yan said suspiciously: "Brother, why are you so depressed even though all four armies are invincible?"
Lin Muyu smiled: "Although we have captured four important towns, it also means that our troops are no longer concentrated and will be easily defeated individually.
This is extremely disadvantageous for us."
"Yes."
Xu Jiantao said: "We face enemies on three sides.
We must at least double our strength to ensure that we have no worries.
But now we only have 300,000 troops, but we have to face a powerful enemy with three times our strength, and the magic crystal cannon is seriously damaged. , the artillery shell reserve is less than 10% of what it was when we arrived, and we have no chance of winning once a war breaks out. " Qianfeng smiled slightly: "If you add in the possible nuisance from the sea, Xiping City can be said to be a place of four battles.
There are strong enemies on all sides, which is like sending yourself into someone else's trap."
"The most important thing is food."
Lin Muyu took a deep breath and said: "Send the order and order Feng Tongling, Wei Qiu, Xiang Yu, and Tangzhen to immediately escort most of the food and grass in the county to Xiping City.
Each county will only have a thousand troops left to guard, and start again."
Appoint the governor of the county and let the local people guard the county to minimize the damage we suffer. " "yes" At this time, Qin Yin put down the last feather letter and said: "Before the second batch of troops arrives, we may not be able to defend even one Xishan Province."
"Yes, this is our current situation."
Lin Muyu frowned and said: "The key to the situation is that the terrain of Xishan Province is very flat, it is a plain, there is no danger to defend around, and the border passes are useless.
We can only in a passive position."
Chen Xiaoli's eyes lit up: "The marshal must have an idea, right?"
"Ha ha" Lin Muyu couldn't help but smile and said: "Based on our strategic position, we currently have three directions to attack.
One is the north, but the north is Tianji Province, the home of Yangshang, with strong troops.
Even if we capture Tianji Province, we His vitality will also be severely damaged.
The other direction is the east, but Chen Yu is guarding there.
It is best not to provoke this treacherous guy, so then Only the south is left.
The south is the original territory of the Blackstone Empire.
It is mainly guarded by Long Xi's 300,000 Black Rock Legion.
These 300,000 troops are basically the original army of the Blackstone Empire, and their combat strength can only be regarded as average. , and as long as we capture the Lieshan Province, the threat from the south will be eliminated, and strategic extension to the north and east with the support of the Lieshan Province will not be a problem. " "The marshal wants to take over the mountainous province" Qianfeng was a little stunned, as if he didn't expect Lin Muyu to take this step.
"Yes."
Lin Muyu nodded: "Long Xi was originally the leader of the Black Stone Empire's Leiyan Sect.
Although his cultivation is unfathomable, his intelligence is only average.
Yang Shang let Long Xi command an army of 300,000 people.
Wrong, in this case, we should cherish this rare opportunity even more."
Qianfeng groaned: "Even so, our troops are limited after all.
Marching south means that we must divide our troops.
At least 150,000 troops can guarantee the defense of Xiping City.
After such a long time, only 150,000 troops are left to attack Lieshan Province.
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Does the marshal think that 150,000 troops can defeat Long Xi’s 300,000 Black Rock Legion?”
"It all depends on people."
Lin Muyu said: "Pass the order, the three armies are resting and reorganizing.
Sister Chu Yao, the Spiritual Medicine Department will pay close attention to treating the wounded soldiers.
How much will the wounded soldiers be able to recover in half a month?"
Chu Yao was startled, biting her red lips and said: "Some injuries are so serious that they cannot be healed within half a year.
Minor injuries can be used to fight.
About half of the wounded soldiers can recover, but many of them have chilblains." , It won’t be good for a while, Ayu, do you really want to start a second war immediately?”
"Well, our soldiers have frostbite, and the other side's soldiers will also have frostbite, so fight quickly and don't give the other side too much time to prepare."
Lin Muyu thought for a while and then said: "I will personally lead the army to attack Lishan Province.
The defense of Xishan Province will be handed over to Commander Feng.
At that time, most of the wounded soldiers will be left to coordinate the defense in Xishan Province, and the remaining elite troops will Attack them all.
In addition, I want to take away the Winged Man, the Giant Flying Snake, the Xing Tian Tian Army and the Dragoon Regiment."
Chen Xiaoli was stunned: "But Marshal, now that Xiping City has no air force, what should we do once the Shang Army's dragoon regiment falls from the sky?"
"rest assured."
With a smile in Lin Muyu's eyes, she said: "I brought back a few wind element rough stones from the Sixty-Four Domain, which can launch a powerful wind saw attack.
It cannot be used when the warship is bumpy at sea.
Now that it can be used, I will let Luo Senior Tianji will find a suitable place to place the rough stone and form a protective barrier over the entire Xiping City.
Then they will wait for their dragon knights to die. " Chen Xiaoli couldn't help but smile: "It turned out that the Marshal had already had an idea."
"Let's all go back and prepare.
We will set off for the battle in half a month."
"yes" Three days later, Feng Jixing, Tang Zhen, Xiang Yu, and Wei Qiu returned to Xiping City with a large amount of food and grass supplies, nearly two million stones of food.
In this way, the military food for the southern expedition was also available, which completely solved their worries.
On the 18th, Tianji Hall.
A letter of military information was flown to Emperor Shang Yangshang's office and piled up on his desk.
Two seats were added next to the dragon case.
Two counselors were helping Yangshang check the military information.
One was Xun.
Xi, the other one is Zhou Ziyang, Gong Shangming's junior brother.
Above the main hall, the civil and military officials stood silently in their positions, motionless.
Yang Shang was leaning on the dragon chair, rubbing his temples.
War in the heavens was never that cumbersome, and it never took into account the right time and place.
A large group of gods flew over and gave them a beating.
Whoever was more powerful would win.
How could he look like a mortal?
The war, considering many factors, is simply too much trouble.
Xun Xi whispered while reading the military information.
"Your Majesty, Jiaoyuan County and Shangchong County have been captured."
"Feng Jixing, Wei Qiu and others have collected a large amount of food and grass from various counties and cities and have sent it to Xiping City."
"Lin Muyu has made many transactions related to food and ordnance with people from the Jingyuan Chamber of Commerce."
"Jingyuan Chamber of Commerce" Yang Shang squinted his eyes and said: "They are so bold that they dare to trade with the enemy."
"Hmph, these businessmen are only interested in profit, and they are just mediocre people.
Are we going to take action against the Jingyuan Chamber of Commerce?"
"Multiple people."
"Capture them all and behead them in public."
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Yang Shang said it very lightly, not taking the five hundred lives as a serious matter at all.
"Yes, I will order someone to do it later."
Xun Xi continued to read the military information, suddenly picked up one of them and said: "Your Majesty, this is a memorial sent by Marshal Chen Yu from Huoyuan Province."
"Oh miss" "yes."
Xun Xi unfolded the memorial and said: "Your Majesty, I respectfully submit that Chen Yu has stationed troops in Huoyuan Province to guard the eastern corner.
I hope your Majesty will investigate carefully.
Recently, the Qin army has been preparing forage.
Lin Muyu must have new attack targets.
In my humble opinion, Tianji Province and Huoyuan Province are not included in the attack.
The defenders of Tianji Province are strong and difficult for Qin thieves to conquer.
Huoyuan Province is There is no need to attack in the place of the Fourth Battle, so Lin Muyu will definitely attack the southern mountainous provinces.
I hope your majesty will make a plan early.
Although Commander Long Xi of the Black Rock Army is brave, Lin Muyu, Feng Jixing, Qianfeng and others are all wise.
Sir, I sincerely request your Majesty to send an advisor to Lieshan Province at Xingye to assist Commander Long Xi in order to keep the integrity of Lieshan Province."
"Nope."
Yang Shang opened his eyes.
"Yes, no more."
"What do you think, Lord Xunxi?"
Yang Shang asked.
Xun Xi's eyes were solemn and he said: "Marshal Chen Yu's considerations must be said to be very thorough.
Lin Muyu is indeed the most likely to attack Lishan Province, and Lord Long Xi is indeed not as smart as Lin Muyu in terms of resourcefulness."
"Then just do as you say, that counselor is willing to go to Lieshan Province to perform meritorious deeds."
Xun Xi remained silent.
If the bow is not exhausted, he will hide among the civil servants and remain motionless.
Only Zhou Ziyang bowed his head and said: "Since none of you are willing to go and meet this Lin Muyu, then I, Zhou Ziyang, should go and meet him."
Yang Shang couldn't help but smile and said: "It would be best for Lord Ziyang to go, but your senior brother Gong Shangming is still defeated by Lin Muyu.
What does Lord Ziyang think of his success?"
"Achievement depends on heaven, and planning depends on people.
How can you know the strength without a trial."
Zhou Ziyang raised his head.
Although he was very elegant and comely, like Gong Shangming, he had the aura of a man who could conquer the world between his brows.
Yang Shang smiled and said: "That's the best.
I will immediately promote you to the position of staff officer of the Central Guard Army, with the rank of second-grade official, and then send five dragon knights to escort you to the mountainous provinces at night, how about it?"
"Thank you for your kindness, Your Majesty" Zhou Ziyang turned around and left.
After a while, Yang Shang looked at Xun Xi and said, "Master Xun, what do you think of Zhouzi's success?"
Xun Xi's face was calm and he said: "Master Zhou Ziyang is born with a genius.
If he fights against Lin Muyu calmly and calmly, he will definitely not fall behind.
Coupled with Master Long Xi's strength, it is very possible to defeat Lin Muyu.
The only thing I worry about is that Master Zhou Ziyang is too big."
Being eager to succeed will become a fatal weakness and will be exploited by Lin Muyu. " Yang Shang: "":