Water Margin: Lu Bu sits on Mount Liang

Chapter 558 Mid-spring
Xin Chou in mid-spring, the weather is sunny, occasionally clouds are blown by the wind, flags are flying, and the cold wind hits the city wall.

Three figures walked out of the government hall one after another and walked along the eaves towards the backyard. Guards with fierce faces stood far and near, holding shields and holding the handles of horizontal swords. Yu Cheng held a phoenix-headed axe. Follow the two people in front at a distance.

"Is the army ready?"

The morning air was chilly, and several birds were chirping and flying over the backyard. The temperatureless sun shone down, casting figures on the ground. Lu Bu was wearing a black mink cloak, holding the handle of a knife in his hand, and was talking along with it. The voice walked slowly.

Since the end of the war last month, Lu Bu's army has been preparing. Damaged weapons were repaired and remade by blacksmiths, and craftsmen in the army were adjusting and rebuilding siege equipment day and night.

Ling Zhen and Kou Fan, who had obtained the gunpowder creations stored by dozens of military and state governments in Liaodong, had been leading the craftsmen of the Gunpowder Bureau to make them day and night. Sky-shaking thunder and poison smoke balls were once again sent into the army, rockets, and thunderbolts. Fireballs filled the rear camp. Even the firearms battalion directly under Wei Dingguo and Shan Tinggui finally had sufficient weapons and equipment. With Lu Bu's promise to go to the battlefield, the two former Song Dynasty generals were full of energy and prepared to follow Lu Bu on the battlefield. Let’s do this in Liaodong.

"General, don't worry. From the generals to the soldiers, everyone in the army is eager to go into battle and kill the enemy." Li Zhu followed Lu Bu and spoke one step behind: "It's just that there are many infantry soldiers and horses, and the commander of the fourth army has been undecided. I don't know, general." But you don’t have a favorite candidate?”

As for the starting Fourth Army, in Liangshan there were only four commanders: Pan Zhong, Guan Sheng, Jingchao, and Shangguan Yi, and there was still one battalion short of forming an army. Since the decision to go north, E Quanzhong and Wang of Erlong Mountain have More than 2,000 infantry troops under the command of Jun and Baisen joined the army, which exceeded the number of the first army. The battle situation was also urgent, so these seven battalions have been fighting alone. At this time, there were more prisoners of the Liao army, and each infantry camp expanded its personnel, so it was a good opportunity to make adjustments. Ichiban formed the Fourth Infantry Corps.

"A certain person was originally interested in E Quanzhong, but he thought he didn't know the art of war and strategy, and he was fierce and reckless, so he refused." Lu Bu said in a helpless tone: "If it weren't for the time of employing people, he would even think of it. I quit my command and stayed with you to concentrate on being a general."

Li Assistant shook his head: "Brother E Quanzhong was born in the green forest. It is true that he does not know the art of war and strategy. He is a fierce and reckless man. It is a modest resignation. Perhaps he is afraid that he will do something bad for the general after taking the responsibility and refuses to accept it."

"Maybe it's so..."

"Does the general still have someone else to choose?"

Lu Bu nodded: "I have seen the performance records recorded by the Japanese Military and Political Department recently. Sun An, Lu Zhishen, Di Lei, and Dong Xian can all be commanders of the capital."

"Di Lei and Mr. Dong are too young and may not be able to convince the public." Li Zhu shook his head: "Senior Brother Lu has not been on the mountain for a long time, and he has a hot temper. He can be a pioneer and lead an army alone..."

He didn't finish his words, but Lu Bu also understood what he meant: "Indeed, I also want to move to the right to come up to Sun An. Xi Sheng has always said that he is brave in battle and has a measured advance and retreat. This time he waited for the three states southward, although he failed. He continued to fight and made many achievements. Sun An was the most meritorious among the generals, and it was enough for him to serve as a commander."

"Then..." Li Assistant looked at the figure in front of him.

"Under the letter, Sun An was moved to the right to be the commander of the Fourth Infantry Army, under the jurisdiction of the five battalions Pan Zhong, Guan Sheng, Jingchao, Shangguanyi, and Wang Jun. Bai Sen was transferred to Xi Sheng's command to replace Sun An and Xie Ning. The two battalions of E-Quanzhong and Wei Dingguo and Shan Tinggui acted together. The two soldiers and horses had their own special skills, but it was disadvantageous for them to fight head-on. "

"Yes, my subordinate will go and submit the paperwork right now."

Li Zhu handed over his hand, then turned around and passed by Ma Ling who came from the rear courtyard door with a nod. The spy commander patted Yu Cheng on the arm, hurriedly ran behind Lu Bu in front, and called out "Master" in a low voice. Then he took out a piece of information and handed it over: "A spy from afar came to report that the Liao Dynasty's Eastern Expedition Army has entered the border of Liaodong. They are dividing into two groups, attacking Xianzhou and Jinzhou along the way, and attacking Suizhou along the way. Gao Yongchang's troops The horses resisted tenaciously, and the Liao army was blocked at the door. "

Lu Bu frowned and reached out to take it. The two pieces of paper were filled with handwriting. After reviewing them for a moment, he raised his head and said thoughtfully: "This Yelu is very serious... But the Liao Dynasty clan I met on Nanjing Road a few years ago General?"

"That's right, Master, it's this person." Ma Ling nodded vigorously, then grinned: "We can have a good fight this time." In the yard, Lu Bu walked two steps with his hands behind his back, with a smile on his face. Feixiao: "Liaodong is finally going to get lively..."

He stopped for a moment, looked up at the bright sunlight, and closed his eyes: "Send scouts to Binzhou to investigate more, and contact Cao Zheng to ask him to pay close attention to the movements of Liaoyang Mansion, especially the whereabouts of Gao Yongchang."

"Yes." Ma Ling perked up, turned around and ran away.

"Still so impatient." Lu Bu looked at his back and shook his head, turned around and walked towards the backyard with his hands behind his back.

Birds flew overhead, and a figure in a large cloak walked into the door of the back hall.

……

The boundary between Tokyo Road and Kamikyo Road.

The sky gradually slanted, and the temperature cooled down as the sun moved.

Smoke and dust rose into the sky, and rumbling sounds were accompanied by ferocious shouts.

A knight dragged the loess and galloped under the sun, clashing and intersecting with the enemy on the opposite side. The weapons struck and brought blood. The turning horse's hooves trampled the ground and raised bursts of dust. Blood and corpses covered the charging road. The sound of shouts and the neighing of war horses came over, and the sight was filled with figures of cavalry fighting.

Located at the back of the battlefield, looking at the knights fighting in front, Xiao Han's servant scratched his beard on his chin: "These Bohai people are really desperate."

"I'm afraid he also knew that he wanted us to rush in, which is when Gao Yongchang was destroyed." Zhang Lin was dressed as a scholar, with a protective sword inserted in her waist. She straightened her waist and looked forward: "It's just a fight like this." It would be a waste of time to go down. The army has been blocked by the enemy here for several days. If we delay further, I am afraid that the Holy Emperor will issue an order. "

"It's just that General Lu Yan has tried his best..." Xiao Han's slave looked at the thoughtful scholar next to him, thought for a while and said, "Is there any good plan for Zhang Nan Mansion?"

"It's not really a good idea." Zhang Lin shook her head with a smile and stretched out her hand to stroke her long beard: "I just remembered the old story of Han Xin's defeat of Wei."

"Ok?"

The sky entered the west, and the sunlight flashed across my eyes. The slave of Xiao Han's family was also a man who had read many military books and strategies. Hearing this, he reacted: "Sign up in the east and attack in the west?"

"Of course." Zhang Lin pointed to the flag of Dayuan in the opposite war with a smile: "The ferry here is easy to defend and difficult to attack. We only need to continue to attack here fiercely and send another army to bypass the river here and go straight to the river. Insert the mountains and rivers in the back, don’t worry if they don’t break!”

"Okay!" Xiao Han's slave squinted his eyes and looked at the other side: "Just do it like this!"

(End of this chapter)