Not only did tens of thousands of troops camp directly on the main road along the Xiaoliao River, but after Xu Rong returned, he suddenly looked away... After all, after delaying for a few days and waiting for all the Goguryeo reinforcements to arrive, he would just sit there and watch.

One glance can make people lose interest in the strategy, and maybe this joke-like conquest will end here.

Wouldn't it be nice to save a lot of effort?

After thinking this, Xu Rong naturally relaxed completely.

However, when the camp was built in the evening, Xu Rong suddenly received an order saying that Gongsun County Lord invited him to go to the chief accountant to discuss matters, which made him helpless and even more disdainful of this famous young nobleman.

... I retreated after hearing the news during the day, but this time I started to discuss it. I don’t know what can be discussed? You don’t want to take the opportunity to drink and have fun, right?

What should I say after arriving at the place? It cannot be said that Xu Rong guessed wrong, nor can he say that he guessed right, because the Chinese army was indeed dining in the tent, not 'discussing affairs'. However, there was indeed not a drop of wine here, nor

It's not about banquets and fun, just meals.

"Xu Sima Zi Bojin?" Gongsun Xun, who was sitting at the top of the table, focused 80% of his attention on Xu Rong, who was first on his right. "Did my brother give it to you?"

"Yes!" When Xu Rong heard the other party talking about Gongsunyu, Xu Rong could no longer deliberately be cold. "The kindness that the old prefect Gongsun showed to my father and son back then was really unforgettable. Before my father passed away, he often told me that he would be kind to me.

The governor strictly observes the ways of being a minister."

I am just adhering to the way of being a minister to the old prefect, not to the Gongsun family. The hidden meaning of these words is already obvious... If the old prefect has faith, I will naturally do my duty to help you fight this battle, but there is no need for extra

Forget about it!

"Then do you recognize Gongsun Du?" Gongsun Xun asked while eating, still looking unconcerned. "I heard that he was also an official in my brother's house at that time. It should be the same period of time as you?"

"That's right." Xu Rong and Xu Bojin raised some interest again. "Brother Shengji (Gongsun Du, also known as Shengji) and I were in the same family when we were young, and we got along very well!"

"In that case, Bo Jin, let's eat quickly." Gongsun Xun nodded slightly, and then smiled again.

By the way, although Gongsun Xun had already guessed to a large extent that the opponent was Xu Rong who defeated Cao Cao head-on in the story about his mother, and then helped Gongsun Du obtain the governor of Liaodong, but after asking him face to face, he

It's a done deal.

After all, no matter what, let alone the level of Cao Mengde who used the army for the first time in the story, just from Xu Rong himself, an officer from a border county in Liao was valued by Dong Zhuo, a native of Xiliang, and became a

One of several important generals in the army... at least this person's military skills should be good.

And when it comes to fighting, who doesn't want his men to be better? No wonder Gongsun Xun laughed.

However, Xu Rong, who was sitting next to him, looked extremely baffled by this smile... So what if he had a good relationship with Gongsun Du, could he open up the defense line of Ershili Zuoyuan? This iron pot marinated meat and stir-fried mushrooms are served with

The boiled noodles are indeed delicious, but can they lure the Goguryeo people on the other side here and then fight with ten thousand troops in the open area?

But no matter what, the iron pot marinated meat, stir-fried mushrooms and boiled noodles are really delicious. Not to mention Xu Rong who ate it for the first time, Na Tan Dun and Duan Ri Yuming even ate it for three to five days without getting tired of it.

Duan Ri Yuming, who was used to suffering, was holding a pottery bowl and said just now that if he could have these things to eat for the rest of his life, he would be a slave for others. This caused the leader of the Fuyu reinforcements, Jian Zhiju, who had just gathered today, to look at him again and again.

...that is, Mo Hu Zhi, who has been dragging Lou Gui to inquire about the sales of iron pots all day long, and today is no exception.

Seeing Duan Riyuming, who was the slowest eater, swallowing the last mouthful, Gongsun Xun put down the noodle soup to rinse his mouth and looked at the people in the tent with interest:

"Have you all eaten enough?"

"Thank you for your hospitality!" From Xu Rong and Taodun down, these people who were regarded as guests and generals thanked them one after another.

"Then let's get going!" Gongsun Xun nodded slightly, then stood up suddenly with his sword in hand. On his left hand side, except for Lu Fan, Lou Gui and Han Dang, Gongsun Fan and Gongsun Yue also immediately stood up with their swords in hand.

"Where are you going?!" Seeing such a situation, Tadun beside Xu Rong was stunned for a moment, and even forgot to shout his honorific.

"Yes...hiccups! Where are you going?" Duan Riyuming was so shocked that he burped directly.

"It's already dark!" Mohu Zang was also panicked and laughed dryly. "My lord, you have a rich body, do you still have to leave the camp?"

Jian Zhizhi, a native of Fuyu, was also looking around, but it was just that he was new to the place and it was difficult to talk and he did not dare to speak.

At this time, in addition to Han Dang, Lou Gui and other Gongsun Xun's confidants, Xu Rong also stood up somewhat suddenly... This does not mean that Xu Rong is smarter, Taodun, Mohu Zang and others are all stupid.

It means that as a Han officer, although he doesn't think highly of Gongsun Xun, he knows that the other party will not harm him, so he can think normally. As for those leaders, they are all mercenaries, so even Mo Hu Zang,

When encountering a seemingly incomprehensible command, the first reaction is usually to be wary.

"Xu Sima, please lead the way!" Gongsun Xun ignored these people and smiled directly at Xu Rong. "Now that we are here, let's take advantage of the night to go to Zuoyuan and see what's going on there!"

"Here!" Xu Rong responded in a rare and energetic voice.

Tadun and the others breathed a sigh of relief.

When they came out of the door, everyone saw a group of Han army archers standing in front of the big tent, with one person and two horses. Then someone specially brought a few mounts that were not white horses. Naturally, they understood that Gongsun Xun had been prepared for a long time, so everyone

Ansheng... In the end, except for Lu Fan and Wang Xiu who stayed in the camp, all the senior officers in the other camps did not wear armor or carry long soldiers. They were just dressed as they were during the meal, and then took them

The short soldiers who were placed in front of the big tent took advantage of the dusk and cautiously headed towards Si Yuan.

…

Sitting in a valley on the northwest side of the original mountain.

"Please take a look!"

Taking advantage of the faint starlight, Xu Rong braved the cold winter night and explained seriously in a tone that was completely different from that in the daytime. An obvious white air came out of his mouth with the words, and from Gongsun Xun down, almost

Everyone leaning over this valley looked extremely serious.

"In such a narrow mountain wilderness, the Goguryeo people actually built eleven fortresses and camps... Some were built on the mountainside according to the mountain terrain, some were built to protect water sources, and some were blocking the entrances of passages.

There are those that protrude from the front as horns, and there are those that have stored grain and grass as backup... almost filling the entire valley!"

"Moreover, during the long-term garrison, the temporary camps that were originally just wooden trenches were gradually strengthened, and now they are turning into bricks and stones..."

"The largest main camp in the middle can house about 2,000 people, and the other small villages can each have between one, two hundred and three to five hundred people... However, the people of Goguryeo are small and weak, and the permanent garrison troops are only half of the full strength. I estimate

There are about two thousand people in the village at this time."

"In the two previous attacks on Zuoyuan, Xu Sima was there?" Gongsun Xun asked without looking back after the opponent stopped on his own initiative.

"That's right." Xu Rong replied frankly. "The first time I was just an assistant beside the old prefect Gongsun. The second time I came, I was a Qu Junhou."

"In those two conquests, do you see any suitable methods?"

"Besides sending troops to attack, we really can't think of many quick measures." Xu Rong, who had been a little energetic just now, couldn't help but feel discouraged again. "The terrain is too restrictive!"

"So what if we attack by force?" Gongsun Xun continued to ask.

"A strong attack is to take advantage of the strength of our army, make the soldiers dismount and fight on foot, fill in the trenches, knock down the fences, and then seize the camp with bare hands... But I am afraid that there are too many camps in the camp, and they can support each other well. If it takes two or three days,

If we cannot defeat these camps and break through Zuiyuan, then the Goguryeo reinforcements will arrive later. Even if there are only two or three camps left, it will be enough for the Goguryeo people to take advantage of the favorable geographical location to hold on here to the end."

"Then the stalemate will be in vain. Our army will have difficulty in supplying supplies and will have no choice but to retreat?"

"That's right." Xu Rong concluded seriously. "After all, the offensive and defensive forces are here. Once we can't overcome them, it will be in vain."

The mountain fell into silence for a moment.

"Young Master," at this moment, Lou Gui suddenly said with his hands in hand. "It's dry and cold in winter, and there's no snow here. You might as well give it a try!"

Everyone was confused about what he meant, but Gongsun Xun nodded slightly.

Immediately, under the eyes of everyone, Han Dang led the troops and horses from the nearby group who were originally thought to be coming for reinforcements. He bent down and cautiously, and actually touched them directly under the cover of night.

Everyone is becoming more and more confused...Are they going to use just a hundred people to try to capture the camp at night? Isn't this too outrageous?

However, Gongsun Yue, Gongsun Fan and others have always respected their elder brother, but he is young and inexperienced; the other leaders are mostly guest generals, and it is undoubtedly difficult to say anything; and Lou Guihe, who is supposed to have some advice,

Han Dang turned out to be the active proposer and executor at this time... Therefore, everyone could only watch as Han Dang led a mere hundred people to a slightly silent camp and then lit it in two.

Torch, and throw the fire source directly into the camp and the wild fields beside it!

"Are you trying a fire attack?!" Gongsun Fan suddenly realized in the sudden light of fire.

"In winter, the vegetation is withered and yellow, and the weather is dry and cold, so maybe it's suitable!" Gongsun Yue was also pleasantly surprised.

And then, starting from Goguryeo, the Qiantu camp that was attacked by surprise, the entire valley immediately became ablaze with lights... It seemed that all the camps were frightened, and the Qiantu camp that was directly set on fire was even more noisy.

There was chaos for a while.

When Han Dang saw this, he did not order a surprise attack. Instead, he ordered the hundred people to divide into two teams. One team shot arrows into the camp to disrupt the situation, and the other team continued to throw torches and other things.

At this time, Xu Rong and others in the mountain col realized why one person and two horses were needed... Emotions are all fire starters on the other horse.

But as time passed, this refreshing situation did not develop in a good direction - the torches thrown in the wild ignited an area, but were quickly extinguished;

The torch burned down a fence, but it also did not spread; in fact, the Goguryeo soldiers in the camp had already tried to fire arrows outside under the organization of the officers to counterattack!

"There are actually fire-proof ditches in the camp!" Gongsun Fan said bitterly.

"The surrounding vegetation is also very clean!" Duan Riyuming also added angrily.

"It's not these!" Xu Rong suddenly said angrily. "These are nothing. The key is that the soldiers and horses in the camp there suddenly encountered a night attack. They didn't panic and were even able to fight back! It's even more shocking.

What I didn’t expect was that the Goguryeo people in other camps did not leave their own camps to come to aid when the situation was unclear..."

"What does Xu Sima mean..." Lou Gui asked, twisting his beard. "Isn't the general opposite a mediocre person?"

"No." Xu Rong took a breath and said. "It's a small country with a population of hundreds of thousands, and the nobles are only six hundred people. How can there be so many heroes? In such a situation, I'm afraid Minglin Dafu has great prestige.

The rules left behind are just obeyed... In fact, these things should be institutionalized in the fortress. If there are regulations, why does everyone need to be a hero?"

"What Xu Sima said is good!" Gongsun Xun, who had been staring at the camp in the middle of the distance, suddenly turned around. "Just stick to the rules and defend. If we really follow the rules like this, then we can only attack... In my heart

We have made a plan, call Yi Gong and the others, let’s go back!”

In the dark night, Xu Rong became increasingly unable to see the other person's face clearly.
To be continued...