Liu Qi, the hegemon of the Three Kingdoms

Chapter 478 Xu Shu's Countermeasure

Sunset west hill
The sun hanging obliquely in the west exudes golden brilliance, illuminating the earth, dyeing the earth a piece of golden yellow, exuding the last afterglow of the day.

Outside the city of Dongjun.

From a distance, a black line could be seen appearing, slowly approaching the city.

As time goes by.

The black lines are also becoming clearer.

It was an army covered in black battle armor, with black flags fluttering in the wind, countless long spears raised high, and the sharp spear points shone coldly under the golden light.

There are two generals at the front, riding side by side on horseback, one holding a broadsword and the other holding a long spear.

This army.

It was the [-] Han army led by Huang Zhong and Zhang He who came to crusade against Dongjun, which was what they needed to do.

When there were still three miles away from the city.

Huang Zhong and Zhang Yun at the front also stopped and asked the soldiers to set up camp on the spot. They did not continue to approach the city, nor did they attack the city when they arrived.

Because there is no need for that.

Dongjun wants to take it back, but there is no need to be so anxious. The first thing to do is to guard the Qi army in the city and prevent it from having a chance to support.

In the end, it was the matter of taking back Dongjun.

The [-] Han troops set up camp on the road, and they were not far away from the city, and they could be seen very clearly. After all, there was an empty road in the middle of the two sides, without any cover, and they could be seen at a glance.

Huang Zhong and Zhang Xi also sent out some scouts, so they did nothing else, quietly waiting for the camp to be established.

Of course, not all the soldiers were allowed to join in the establishment of the camp, and some soldiers were standing guard to prevent the Qi army in the city from hiding and killing them.

Everything is proceeding in an orderly manner.

above the city wall.

Guan Yu and Xu Shu also came to the top of the city wall, looking at the Han army who was building a camp in the distance.

Now that Liu Bei has left, Guan Yu and Xu Shu are the only ones who can hold power here. When the Han army appeared, the soldiers of the Qi army guarding the city wall immediately notified Guan Yu and Xu Shu.

Moreover, it is not confirmed whether the Han army will launch an attack directly, so someone needs to command it.

Guan Yu and Xu Shu came to the city wall.

It was also the first time I saw the Han army who was building a camp three miles away.

"Sure enough, it's exactly what you guessed, Yuan Zhi!" Guan Yu squinted his eyes and sighed.

Xu Shu nodded with a serious expression on his face. He also paid close attention to the situation of the Han army and was worried in his heart. Guessing is one thing, but the fact is another.

He clearly guessed that the Han army might split up, but after confirming the matter, the worry in his heart did not weaken, but worsened.

"This matter must be reported to the lord quickly. Look at the Han army ahead, but only tens of thousands of people, while the other tens of thousands of Han troops are not here, and there is no banner of the King of Han!" Guan Yu continued.

"As it should be!"

Xu Shu had no objection either. After all, such a matter did need to be reported to Liu Bei, so that he could guard against the Han army led by Liu Qi.

Liu Qi didn't lead all the troops here, so it can be explained that Liu Qi must have led some troops to detour to support Jizhou, or to intercept Liu Bei.

Guan Yu didn't hesitate either, and said to the left and right, "Send someone to catch up with the lord, and report to the lord the situation here, and the possibility that the king of Han may lead his troops to support Jizhou!"

"promise!"

There was no hesitation on the left and right, and they quickly left the city wall.

After Guan Yu made arrangements.

Xu Shu looked at the camp of the Han army that was about to be established in the distance, and sighed: "No wonder the king of Han led the army to set up camp outside the city yesterday, but he didn't make any moves. Today, the lord led the army to leave, and the Han army appeared. It's outside the city, and it's not all the soldiers and horses of the Han army in Yanzhou!"

There was also a helpless expression on his face.

So what if he could guess it, he couldn't persuade Liu Bei.

The current situation is unpredictable.

Hear Xu Shu's words.

Guan Yu just shook his head and didn't say anything. He also understood Xu Shu's meaning, but that was just understanding, but he couldn't change it.

Unless he sends someone to report to Liu Bei, Liu Bei can change his mind and stop planning the land of Jizhou, but turn around and guard Dongjun.

Otherwise, everything will become difficult to say.

Of course, it is not impossible to defeat the Han army, it just depends on whose plan is more cautious.

"General, it's getting late today, and the Han army will not attack the city if you want to come. Moreover, the number of the Han army is only tens of thousands, which is similar to our army. It should not be forced to attack the city. Let the soldiers strengthen their patrols. That's fine, but the gates in the city need to be strengthened, and it's best to send [-] more soldiers to defend each gate!"

"The streets in front of the city gate also need to be patrolled by soldiers, in case of any accidents, and the people in the city are not allowed to go out at night, and there is a curfew!"

"At the same time, send out a scout to find out who the leader of the Han army is and how strong it is!"

Xu Shu also put forward his own suggestion.

No matter what, he is still a counselor, and he should make suggestions.

"So good!"

Guan Yu didn't refuse either, and he agreed with Xu Shu's ability in his heart, but he still asked, "After that!"

He was still a little worried about the situation in Jizhou.

"This Han army is obviously preparing to hold back our army, and the leader of the army is likely to be Huang Zhong Huang Hansheng, one of the four generals. If the enemy doesn't want to fight hard, our army doesn't have to fight hard. , if necessary, you can give up Dongjun!"

"Besides, if there is an opportunity to defeat this Han army, we can handle many things!" Xu Shu said with a gleam in his eyes.

But he still had other thoughts in his heart, but he didn't say it out.

If you want to hold them back, you only need to send Huang Zhong to lead [-] soldiers and horses, and you can hold them back. The Han army that appeared outside the city is definitely more than [-], and it seems that it is less than [-], but it is also difficult. There are more troops than their side.

It seems.

It's not just as simple as thinking about holding them back, there is also some kind of plan or plan in it.

But I couldn't think of it for a while.

Therefore, I didn't mention it to Guan Yu, and even if I did, it would only add to Guan Yu's troubles, and it would not reduce the burden.

Sometimes knowing too much is not good.

"it is good!"

Guan Yu didn't have any opinions, and now he could only deal with it in this way.

As for giving up Dongjun.

He won't say anything, if it really comes to that time, it is not impossible to give up Dongjun, the main thing is to see how the battle in Jizhou develops.

What's more, Cao Cao and Sun Quan have not acted yet.

immediately.

Guan Yu and Xu Shu also did not stay on the city wall, and arranged for the soldiers to strengthen the guard, then left, returned to the city, and sent additional men to guard in front of the city gate passage.

(End of this chapter)