Water Margin: Lu Bu sits on Mount Liang

early morning.

The night has not yet taken off its heavy makeup. Under the dark night, piles of bonfires are lit on the streets of Zengtou City. The sound of clanging armors is often heard. Figures holding torches are running quickly. People wearing leather armor and holding swords The soldiers quickly gathered together and ran towards the gate.

The cavalry stationed at the racecourse blew the horns, and the desolate sound echoed, with a rooster crowing twice, and then silence fell. The cavalry soldiers who had hastily breakfasted got on their horses and gathered towards their respective commanders' flags. .

The majestic figure was wearing armor and holding a halberd, and his scarlet cloak rustled in the dawn wind. He stared at the dark scene in the distance with his eyes open. Ma Ling came to report the news brought by the scout, which made the former general look away.

"Master, the scouts ahead sent people to report that there has been no movement from the officers and soldiers. However, many vehicles carrying heavy objects drove out of the military camp at night and were parked not far from the military camp. I don't know why."

Lu Bu turned around and looked at the approaching figures illuminated by the fire, with a smile on his handsome face: "I had expected this. If he and his soldiers were deprived of their food and wages, it would be fine if the soldiers didn't know about it. If they knew about it, their morale would be weakened."

Stretching his arms, he lifted off the cloak that clung to his body, and continued while huffing and puffing: "If he wants to lead the army on an expedition, he will have to find a way to stabilize the morale of the army, or raise food on the spot. It's a pity that he He is the garrison of this state and cannot plunder. Otherwise, he should be killed on the charge of embezzlement by the quartermaster, so that the soldiers below have a way to vent their anger. Unfortunately, this is not possible. He and his subordinates already know it. But if something goes wrong above, then all that’s left is deception.”

Ma Ling listened thoughtfully: "Master, do you mean to secretly transport the grain truck out and bring it back in the morning to create the illusion that there is grain?"

"Not bad." The figure carrying the halberd came over and patted his apprentice: "You have learned to think."

Ma Ling scratched his head and chuckled: "In this way, we still have time. Since Song Guan'er wants to deceive the subordinates, he will definitely not let the grain truck come at night. He will transport it into the military camp openly in the morning for everyone to see. On."

"So this period is a good time for me to wait for an ambush."

The sound of words came from the front. Lu Bu walked down the steps. Ma Ling and Yu Cheng quickly followed. They heard Lu Bu say in their ears: "So we need to find a place where the Song army can ambush the Song army smoothly. We need a brother who is familiar with the local terrain."

At the city gate, Shi Wengong stood there holding his mount, hanging a treasured bow and arrow kettle, wearing a red and black armor, and a lion's head on his shoulder. He looked at the people walking down above him and bowed and clasped his fists: " elder brother."

Lu Bu walked over and patted Shi Wengong. Their armors collided with each other and there was a clanging sound: "I'll leave it to you where to ambush the Song army."

Shi Wengong nodded in agreement. A guard brought the red rabbit horse. With a flick of his scarlet cloak, he sat on it neatly. He pointed his halberd forward: "Let's go -"

creaking --

The door opened, and figures holding torches surged out.

……

The sky is bright.

The sound of wheels rolling could be heard on the road, and the figure of a person was hidden in the dark shade of a tree. The sergeant on duty straightened his body and tried his best to open his eyes and look forward. Gradually, the car got closer, and the person's face had already changed. It can be seen clearly.

"Huh--" The sergeant on duty let out a breath, loosened his grip on the spear, and saw the vehicle coming, and stepped forward to greet it: "Why are you coming back now?" "It's almost dawn, I guess it's time It’s breakfast time, so hurry back.”

The driver nodded to the guard and said, "General Wei asked me to come back early last night. I think that's right."

"Well, come in quickly."

The man on duty waved his hand, and the soldiers in the rear quickly opened the gate of the camp. The man driving the car had just waved his whip and marched into the barracks. The sergeant who got up and was going to have breakfast was a little curious when he saw it, and he quickly stepped forward to ask. He pulled out the sharp knife in a swipe, frightening the few sergeants who asked questions and retreated back.

The man stabbed the sack at the back of the cart with a knife. When he pulled it out, the full and crystal-clear grains and rice flowed out. The driver patted the sack and said, "Grain, the general saw that there was a shortage of grain and grass shipped yesterday, so he went to rush for it himself. We stayed up all night. Came back to the city."

The sergeant pointed back: "Look, there are thirty cars, and there will be supplies in the future."

The few questioning sergeants were overjoyed and hurriedly walked towards the dining area. Soon rumors began to spread that food and grass had been shipped to the army.

"The military mentality is temporarily stable."

In the main tent of the Chinese army, Shan Tinggui frowned as he looked at the vegetable porridge and sauced meat in front of him. Wei Dingguo opposite him smelled of medicinal wine and couldn't swallow his own portion of food. He put his chopsticks down and said, "Enter." Damn, this can only guarantee that the camp below will not be bombed, but there will still be problems after leaving the camp."

"There is no other way." Shan Tinggui frowned: "Otherwise, what else can we do? The military order clearly requires that the expedition be launched within two days. If we stay in the camp today, it is a violation of military law. If not, it will be an assassination match for Qianli. Sin."

"Assassin's wife? Huh-" Wei Dingguo curled his lips disdainfully and pointed at his nose: "If I can survive by then, I will take your surname Shan."

Shan Tinggui couldn't laugh after hearing this. He was silent for a long time, picked up his chopsticks and said: "Eat, send out troops after eating, and then we will leave it to fate. If you and I encounter only a small group of Liangshan troops, we may not be able to come back." "

"Don't comfort yourself. The scout hasn't come back yet -" Wei Dingguo also picked up the bowl and took a sip: "It seems that he was killed as a last resort. This shows that there are many people from Liangshan."

He reached out and picked up the chopsticks: "You and I have made up our minds not to leave any soldiers for that big rat, and to take three thousand people with insufficient food and grass to fight against an unknown number of strong men, ha..." He picked up a piece of meat and put it in his mouth to chew, vaguely. Unclear said: "Now I have all the thoughts of falling off the grass. Damn it, I was so anxious that I dragged the Liangshan bandits over and chopped down the Shuoshu County Magistrate."

"Don't say such angry words." Shan Tinggui shook his head. He hesitated for a while and didn't know how to comfort him. He just sighed and repeated: "Let's go and see... we'll see."

The sun pierced the blue sky and dispelled the hazy feeling. The troops in the military camp began to file out. The long dragon-like team ran across the field with their swords raised. The sound of booming footsteps followed two figures, one red and one black. Run towards the southwest.

Under the golden sun, the faces of the two generals Shenhuo and Shengshui were a little gloomy. If any general came over and didn't know the details of the enemy, he would be very worried if he was short of food and rice. What's more, the enemy he faced was in Jingdong and Hebei. The bandits are all very famous. Although I have never met them, they are all people who know soldiers. You can figure out what kind of team the other party is by listening to their descriptions.

I hope I can get a head start on this trip.

The two of them thought. (End of chapter)