Northern Prefecture Rivers and Mountains

Chapter 153 I am a widow
Everyone looked over and it was Liu Yu.

He said calmly, "Back then, General Liu led 5,000 Northern Army troops across the Luo River and defeated the Di Qin army of 50,000. At the Battle of Feishui, General Xie led 7,000 elite troops across the river and fought bloody battles against hundreds of thousands of barbarians. The Northern Army excels at bloody and fierce battles. Murong Chui deployed heavy troops, thinking we wouldn't dare to attack. If we march north and attack Rencheng, between Lu County and Gaoping, the Suo Lu will surely panic and rush to our aid. We can then attack them with our backs to the river. As long as we can make good use of the Si River, we can eliminate the Suo Lu cavalry's advantage!"

Lu County is due north of Zou County, Rencheng is due west, and Gaoping is southwest. The distance between the three places and Zou County is exactly the same.

Rencheng is located between Gaoping and Lu County, with Zhushui and Sishui Rivers behind it.

The Yan army's cavalry was at a disadvantage, while most of the Northern Palace troops were good at water.

Good fighters have no illustrious feats.

Liu Yu served in the Northern Palace Army in Jingkou for three years, remaining unknown. However, his vision and courage were far beyond the reach of ordinary people.

Wang Yuande frowned and said, "Even so, the enemy outnumbers us. If they attack Pingyang directly and then take Zouxian, won't they be able to stop our army?"

"The Northern Army has always advanced, never retreated. Why are they thinking of retreating today? Just like Chupu, once weighed, they should charge forward without hesitation. Let the enemy think about countermeasures! Why not trade the two small cities of Pingyang and Zouxian for the three counties of Rencheng, Gaoping, and Lu?"

Liu Yu looked at everyone calmly.

This is not wrong. In every battle, the Northern Army defeated the larger force with fewer troops. It was either a complete victory or a complete defeat.

Liu Laozhi was able to defeat an enemy ten times his size at Luojian, but escaped alone at Linzhang...

If you want to fish in troubled waters these days, you have to risk your life.

The battlefield is actually the same as Chupu. Those who are afraid to fight will never win.

Meng Longfu said, "If you are afraid, you can stay in Lanling. My Northern Army will march north. It's not easy to come out once, so we must chop off a few barbarian heads and return with them!"

Everyone's eyes turned to Liu Daogui again.

"Brother, you're not afraid of life or death, so how can I stand by and watch? Our army has four advantages in this battle. First, Murong Chui's main force is not here. Second, the Suolu are unaware of our elite troops. Third, we took the initiative to attack, catching them by surprise. Fourth, with the Si River and Zhu River, we can neutralize the enemy's cavalry!"

Liu Daogui made such a big fuss, it was impossible for him to retreat without firing a single arrow.

Liu Yu was right. Now that we are on the scale, we should move forward bravely without looking back.

The Northern Army fought battles that were like gods, and they were already accustomed to defeating the enemy with a small force.

"Fight!" brothers Wang Yuande and Wang Zhongde shouted.

The others had already followed Liu Daogui's lead and nodded.

"Then it's settled. Speed ​​is of the essence in war. We will march tomorrow. Each man must carry ten days' worth of food. Mao Dezu will lead five hundred cavalry as the vanguard and attack Rencheng directly."

"Leader!"

The spring breeze blows and the earth warms up.

A few swallows swooped down from the treetops, skimmed over the water, scooped up a mouthful of spring mud, and flew towards the distant village.

The horse's hooves stepped on the soft ground in the north, leaving a trail of hoof prints.

There are flags all around, yellow, black, white and red, the tiger is lifelike, and a huge "Liu" character stands in the middle.

The soldiers under his command are strong and muscular, and their morale is high.

He doesn't care at all that the enemy is ten times his size.

"In just two years, he was able to train such a strong army. Agui is truly a talented general." Liu Yu glanced at the heroic and high-spirited soldiers.

Not only the soldiers, but even the soldiers among the conquerors were in high spirits. As they marched, their steps were neat and firm, and they were full of murderous intent.

"After reading so many military books, I must have made some progress."

"Well said! This battle is the battle for our family's survival. Even if Murong Chui comes, he will still knock out three of his old teeth!"

Whether it was Chupu or fighting, he was always full of confidence.

"Report, vanguard Mao Dezu defeated 1,300 cavalrymen of the Suolu Duan Sugu tribe and killed more than 300 of them in battle!" The scout reported loudly.

The surrounding soldiers suddenly shouted. Mao Dezuo had only 500 cavalrymen, yet he defeated 1,300 enemy cavalrymen and killed 300 of them...

After not seeing him for half a year, the group of people under his command are surprisingly so vigorous.

Liu Yu laughed and said, "Did you see that? Did I say a single word wrong? The Suolu are a motley crowd. Even though they outnumber us tenfold, they are nothing to worry about. The military situation is ever-changing, just as the water's shape is ever-changing. Those who can adapt to the enemy's changes and win are called gods! This battle will surely sweep across all the counties of Sishui!"

Liu Daogui only wanted to take Lu County, but he was ready to bite off the entire Sishui River Basin in one bite.

His blood immediately boiled in his heart, and he shouted to the soldiers around him: "After the city is captured, the money and food in the city will belong to you, and the land and young men will belong to me!"

"Must win!"

Liu Zun beside him suddenly roared, and the soldiers also cheered wildly.

The shouts reached the sky.

"Hahahaha..." The warhorse under Liu Yu stood up and galloped forward like an arrow.

The Si River stretches between heaven and earth, and towering green mountains resemble crouching tigers and coiling dragons. The land is vast and boundless. The once fertile fields, uncultivated, have become vast grasslands. Under the hooves of horses, a flock of egrets is startled and flies away into the azure sky...

For some reason, with his brother Liu Yu around, Liu Daogui also felt that he would win this battle.

No matter how many enemy troops there are, they are not to be feared.

He rushed ahead alone, and the soldiers quickened their pace and followed closely behind him.

He alone brought morale to a peak.

After crossing the Si River, Liu Daogui asked scouts to explore the shallow water areas upstream and downstream. It was not yet the rainy season when they gathered, and the Si River was winding and the water was not strong. In many places, it was only up to a person's neck.

People can cross, but it is a bit difficult for war horses to cross.

"Report, 17,000 troops from Murong Zhou's army are heading straight for our army!" A dozen scouts stepped on the river and shouted on the opposite bank.

Not long after, several more scouts came running in, "Report, Murong Hui's troops are leading 5,000 infantry and cavalry straight to Zou County."

Liu Yu basically guessed the movements of the Yan army.

The only one who survived was Gaoping Murong Long.

"Is there any movement in Gaoping?"

"No."

The scout turned and left.

"Send the order, set up camp here!"

Liu Daogui was prepared to wait for the opportunity.

The soldiers cut wood to make deer antlers and dug earth to build fortifications. Liu Daogui deliberately lit a bonfire to attract the enemy.

After a day of rest, scouts reported on the second day that Murong Zhou's troops were staying at Henghekou upstream.

Liu Yu saw through the enemy's intentions at a glance. "They are waiting for Murong Hui's army to capture Zoucheng. It's better to cut off one finger than to injure ten. Time is of the essence. I will immediately lead a thousand men back to Zoucheng and destroy Murong Hui's army first. If Murong Zhou comes to our aid, you will immediately march north to attack Lu County. If Murong Zhou attacks you, I will lead my troops to support you and attack you from both sides!"

Liu Daogui asked, "Brother, are you going to fight Murong Hui's 5,000 infantry and cavalry with a thousand men?"

Liu Yu acted as if it was a matter of course and said, "Allow me to have Mao Dezu's cavalry and three hundred armored soldiers. If I don't defeat Murong Hui, I'll bring my head to you!"

"I will transfer Tan Ji's troops to you!" Seeing that he was so confident, Liu Daogui no longer hesitated.

It was a surprise attack.

Mao Dezuo's first battle had already proved that the Yan army was weak in combat effectiveness.

Tan Pingzhi and Liu Yu were on close terms, and Tan Ji had become one of their own, so there was no need to worry that he would not fight to the death for Liu Yu.

(End of this chapter)