On July 5, at the top of Changsha City, the scorching sun burned every place, and the bricks were hot and hot, making the butts that were trying to sit down and rest jump up as soon as they were picked up. Faced with enemies that were several times more important, the nervous preparations were going on in an orderly manner. A group of transport teams composed of strong men were busy, and sweat had condensed their clothes into snow-white like wisps of salt flowers.

I nodded with satisfaction. This busy scene gave me great confidence. After entering Changsha City, I strictly ordered military discipline and made a reservation for the people of the city to safeguard the people, and on the other hand, I informed the people of the whole city to recommend Linxiang Huanjie as the prefect, which more or less reduced the hostility of the people in the city towards our army.

With the lobbying of the gentry doctors such as Xu Shu, Huan Jie, the achievements of the Battle of Cheozhoukou were finally recognized by the people of Changsha. Although there were still remnants loyal to Zhang Xian and his son in the city, most of the people had gone from previous rejection to suspicion, and then to current trust, and participated in the battle to defend the city.

"You guys, hurry up and carry this barrel of boiling oil there!" Huang Zhong's shouting was solemn and powerful, and he was commanding teams of soldiers guarding the city to carry rolling wood, boiling oil and stones to every chassis on the city. His face was originally very rosy, but now under the scorching sun, it looks dark and translucent.

After Gan Ning left, Li Tong was stationed in You County again. The only general in Changsha City was Huang Zhong. In addition, his team was born and stationed in Jingnan for many years. He had always had a good relationship with Zhang Yi's surrendered army. He had to choose the important task of the city defense.

The northern city of Changsha is built in line with the mountains of Yuelu Mountain. The towering city walls are towering in the wind. Like me, they are alone under the violent invasion of the strong wind again and again. The wind is whistling, blowing the flags backwards. I and my newly worshipped military advisor Xu Shu stepped onto the city tower and stood high. From a distance, I saw the dense camp tents of Liu Biao's army pioneers camping on the banks of the Xiang River, covering the sun.

Xu Shu frowned and said, "Watch the enemy camps, stop and form a camp, move and form a formation, build according to the water, guard the danger, and take into account both striking the enemy and self-reliance. Kuai Yidu has extraordinary ability and must not be underestimated."

I nodded and praised, and the first choice of the place to set up camp is the first place. Now the enemy set up a village on the hillside and slopes on the riverside. They can look up at the height of the mountains and rivers, and can be connected to the water villages and support each other. Such arrangements are not something that the mobs can do.

Xu Shu also said: "The key to establishing a village is to camp, to stop people and animals, to be careful in camp, to strictly camp, to care for the sick army, to check military weapons, to prepare fire alarms, to stop disturbing, to be responsible for traffic, to cherish water and plants, to set up lights, to prevent rain and dark camps, to question people, to avoid water attacks, to be favored, to look at the enemy camp, to orderly orders and flags. Although the camp is built, there is no sign of chaos. Without long-term training, it is impossible to bring such a mighty army."

After hearing what Xu Shu said, I suddenly realized that no wonder Kuai Yue did not take the opportunity to send troops to attack Changsha when Zhang Yi was defeated in You County. It seems that he learned the lesson of Wen Pin's success in attacking Changsha. He had already made up his mind to stay in Jiangling to train soldiers and prepare for steady progress. He fought hard with our army in Changsha with his advantage in military strength.

I said worriedly: "Military advisor, in your opinion, what are the flaws of the enemy's opposite?"

Xu Shu stared at the enemy camp with his eyes, pondered for a while, and suddenly said, "Eh" and said, "The enemy camp is so far away from the city wall. If you want to attack the city, wouldn't our army be ready before we get close?"

When Xu Shu said this, my eyes were staring at the flying flags in the enemy camp, and when I heard the words, my heart moved. Xu Shu's words were not without reason. He attacked Changsha City from north to south. The only attack points he chose were the North Gate and the East Gate. The East Gate was built by the water gate against the Xiang River. If I wanted to attack, I had to cross the river and attack. There I had sent three thousand naval troops left by Gan Ning to guard them. These soldiers followed Gan Ning across the river and repeatedly defeated the Jingzhou Navy. If Kuai Yue chose the East Gate to attack, he would not have gotten any advantage.

The only thing I worry about is the North Gate. Although the city walls here are built against the mountains, there are many gentle slopes. After the previous six months of confrontation between Wenpin and Zhang Xian, many city walls showed signs of loosening. If the enemy really attacked without regard for losses, I would not be sure to defend them. After all, the disadvantages in quantity cannot be changed.

The enemy actually camped far away from the city wall and near the river. It had only one purpose, that is, to treat the current camp as a stronghold, wait for ships to transport a large number of siege equipment, then approach the city wall step by step, and then rely on the advantages of technology and number of people to defeat our army's resistance.

Thinking of this, I took a breath of cold air. Although it was the hot summer, my body couldn't help but shake.

Xu Shuzheng focused on observing the enemy camp's every move, without notice of the strange look on my face. Suddenly his eyes lit up and he said loudly: "Look at the horse commander, the flags and banners in the enemy camp are replaced so frequently. This must be caused by the tension of the new soldiers who have just started to fight. After dark, our army can take advantage of the enemy's army before it arrives and attack them with small light cavalry. Although I cannot seek a big victory, I can also make a small profit and a small blow to the enemy's aura."

I was overjoyed when I heard this, so I was eager to go down the city to order all the troops to fight. Xu Shu quickly stopped me and said, "People's coach should take a slow start. As the main general, you must not take any risk in everything. If there is an accident, the army will be dispersed and have no fighting spirit, and will be in a passive position. This small formation can be fought by General Huang."

My face turned red. In the past, I used to be brave enough to rush forward with my blood. In addition to leading by example, I wanted to be happy in private, but I didn't think about so many things. Now Xu Shuli advised me very much. Indeed, many times, my performance was only considered a brave general, and I was still far from a qualified commander.

The hourglass was flowing silently, and the night gradually became darker. The dark clouds in the sky were pressing against the formation. Looking from the city to the outside, there was no other sight except the little light that appeared in the enemy camp in the distance.

"It's time for the group to start, everyone is coming!" A young officer in the lieutenant uniform shouted while wiping his sweat. Behind him were more than a dozen people carrying loads, and the fragrance of food came from the bamboo baskets at both ends.

"Master Zhao, what is this rice ball made of? Why is it so delicious!" The young soldier couldn't wait to pick up the rice ball with his hands and swallow it voraciously.

The officer smiled and said, "Hehe, it smells good, of course, because this rice ball contains five treasures!"

After hearing what he said, the soldiers around him became interested and asked what five flavors of treasures it was. I was also curious when I heard that although the logistics supervision of grain is now under the control of Huan Jie, I also asked about it from time to time because it is important. Why did I have no impression of the five flavors of treasures I had when I said it?

"Oh, Zhao Lei, what are you doing to keep me? Tell me quickly. Be careful if you are slow, I won't forgive you!" The impatient man shouted loudly.

"Okay, I say, these five flavors are shepherd, Malai, celery, onion, and Jia." The officer who called Zhao Lei calmed down his smile and said word by word.

"Aren't these wild vegetables everywhere outside the city? What are the treasures?" Some soldiers even shouted.

"Yes, these are all wild vegetables, and they are everywhere outside Changsha City, but the soldiers have never tasted them. Since this is the first time they taste it, it should be considered a treasure!" Zhao Lei said seriously.

I didn't realize that although the first batch of grain transported from Guiyang had arrived in Changsha a few days ago, it was still difficult to meet the needs of the people and the army in the city at once. In addition, the arduous battle was still behind, and I had to save some of the surplus grain for emergency purposes, so the soldiers could only deal with the food first. I was afraid that the supply of military rations would not affect morale, but Zhao Lei made such a rice ball with wild vegetables mixed with rice, which really relieved my heart.

"You really have Zhao Lei. This rice ball with five flavors of wild vegetables tastes so good!" The soldiers praised while eating.

"This is not my credit. Prefect Huan urged me so hard that I had to ask all the villagers for help, otherwise I, Zhao Lei, would not help me even if I was trying to break my head!" Zhao Lei quickly defended me.

Zhao Lei was surrendered by Huan Jie in the Changsha army. It seems that he has some talent in supervising grain and managing logistics. Just after Musha left, our army has always lacked a person in charge of logistics, and Zhao Lei should be reused. An army that can conquer and fight can't rely solely on the courage of one or two generals, it requires the efforts of many ordinary soldiers.

People have strengths and weaknesses. Just generals like Gan Ning, Huang Zhong, Taishi Ci, and other generals, without the efforts of an unknown person like Zhao Lei, it is impossible to win a battle. If I want to achieve great things, I should only do my best. All the people in the world are used by me and the power of the world are driven by me. This is the only way.

Tomorrow I will propose to Huan Jie to depose Zhao Lei as the grain supervisor and take charge of our army's logistics and supplies.

As the night went up late, my Xu Shu called Huang Zhong and asked him to order the cavalry to go out of the city to attack the camp. Huang Zhong was very happy and wanted to lead his troops out of the city before I could finish speaking.

I hurriedly called him and said, "I just called him back. The enemy vanguard on the opposite side is Han Hao. His brother Han Xuan was killed in the battle of Jizhoukou. Han Hao must be revenge here. Han Sheng can bring more soldiers here. If you see the enemy being prepared, you must be cautious and not act recklessly!"

Huang Zhong was full of confidence and shouted: "People the commander and military advisor, attack the camp at night. The key to soldiers is not the number of elites. Zhong can lead 300 cavalry. This will make you fulfill your mission!"

In the north city of Changsha, Huang Zhong led his troops to quietly open the city gate and gallop out. I stood at the top of the city and watched the team gradually fading away in the darkness. This was the first time as the commander, I didn’t go to take on the arrows and stones and fight with the soldiers. I was really not used to it.

In order to cover up the enemy's eyes, before Huang Zhong left the city, I ordered the soldiers to extinguish the torches on the city, hoping to avoid the attention of the enemy scouts. I felt a little nervous.

"Pampering handsome, the night is cool, we should go back to our room to wait for news about the old general!" Xu Shu said.

I rubbed my hands and said, "If the military advisor is tired, I can go first. I will wait for Han Sheng to come back here!"

Xu Shu laughed loudly when he heard the words, rolled up his sleeves and pointed at the outside of the city, saying, "Relax your heart. Although the elder General Huang is brave, he is not a person who is incompetent. If he goes there this time, he will definitely be able to return safely."

I stopped, breathed a sigh of relief, and said, "Although this is the case, I still can't rest assured."

"Pampered coach, since you can't sleep well, it's better to fight me in the same game!" Xu Shu took out a black and white chess piece from his arms and said to me.

Speaking of this chess skill, I only saw the master playing in Moling. Later, I saw the prey and played a few games secretly. When I met Liu Ye in Yuzhang, I quickly put a few games on it. Since I sent troops to Jingnan, I have never had a chance to play it again.

I stopped, breathed a sigh of relief, and said, "If the military advisor doesn't say it, I'm a little unfamiliar. How can I not respond to the invitation? Come and light the pine and cypress, and play a chess game. Tonight, I will fight with the military advisor at night with the lights!"

Xu Shu laughed and said, "I don't think there is no need for three hundred. Han Sheng will come back if he has about one hundred hundred and a hundred and will be back!"

"Military advisor, are you so sure?" I asked happily.

"If you don't believe me, wait a moment!" Xu Shu's words were full of confidence.

This match started from the third update. I held black first and wanted to take the spot. Xu Shu held white back to take the external force. I always liked to fight in close combat. When the layout was slightly fixed, I broke into the white chess formation on the right, intending to use the offensive to destroy the shape of the white chess and wait for an opportunity to expand the black chess power. However, Xu Shu was not panicked when facing my aggressive attack, but often responded with virtual moves. The moves were strange and drifting. I was not durable for a long time, so I simply threw three sons in the upper right, trying to encircle and annihilate the number of white chess pieces in this formation. Seeing this, Xu Shu looked calm and ignored my fierce attack. Instead, he went to specialize in a large space in the middle abdomen.

I snickered secretly. If I eat dozens of white pieces on the right side of Xu Shu, no matter how good the battle is, it will be just a loss to repair the tights. I ignored Xu Shu and leaned on the only connection between the white chess, and swallowed the white pieces that were trapped in the black formation here.

After this, I couldn't help but look at Xu Shu proudly. Xu Shu pondered for a moment, and suddenly fell into the lower right corner. When I looked at it, Xu Shu touched the point of my lower right. If I didn't respond, the lower right turned into white chess. Xu Shu might see that the right side was tight, so he wanted to find an opportunity to fight me. How could I do what he wanted?

Thinking of this, I responded to the lower right without thinking. Xu Shu followed up and I responded again. After more than ten moves in succession, I was shocked when I looked closely. It turned out that Xu Shu had surrounded the outer momentum into an iron wall just now. Now I fought back and defended the lower right, while the white chess in the outer momentum took the opportunity to press the right side. The large net I had finally formed was attacked by Bai Zi inside and outside, and many flaws were not enough to make up for.

I can't regret it. The ancients' words and deeds are like battlefields, and they can't be neglected at all. As expected, I really underestimated the enemy just now. Xu Shu's chess is soft, but I want to be strong, using softness to overcome hardness and using falseness to respond to the reality. This is a strategy to defeat the enemy.

Now I am in trouble, and Xu Shu's Baizi seems to be possessed by demonic energy. Every time I make moves, I always go beyond my expectations. Alas, I couldn't help but sigh. How similar is this chess game and the battle situation in front of me? How easy is it to overcome the difficulties safely?

At this moment, there were suddenly a sound of tearing and killing outside the city. I quickly went up the city wall and looked out, but I saw fires rising from the enemy camp and shouting for killing. Look, Huang Zhong must have entered the enemy camp.

Xu Shu slapped some dust on his clothes and said seriously: "The chess is the same. Therefore, if a person who values ​​love and righteousness, his winning or losing depends on his strength, and there is no false recommendation. Now he is playing chess like this, and he has already presented the favored coach and defeated minister. I wonder if he wants to play it?"

On the chessboard, although I am in desperate situation, if I admit defeat, wouldn’t it be what I did?

I said sternly: "When a real man decides life and death, how can he give up easily before the end!" After that, he ignored the movements of the enemy camp outside the city and focused on the chess game.

At the fifth update, I and Xu Shu played more than a hundred moves. Since the momentum on the right was irreversible, I began to clear the white chess in a shallow manner. Whenever I had the chance, I tried my best to stick to it and attacked Bai Zi who was intended to win safely. Xu Shu probably saw that the real air was much ahead, so he accidentally entangled with me. There were several places where I forced into it, and he did not give me a head-on blow. The situation was gradually overwhelmed without realizing it.

Xu Shu's expression gradually became nervous, and he also saw the bad situation. With the increase of black and white pieces on the chessboard, the entire chess game entered the final official stage. At this time, I and Xu Shu were immersed in the chess game. Every small corner was a place for us to fight, fight, use plans, and choose. Every small change was the key to the final victory and defeat, and we could no longer care about anything else.

"Huh--!" It was finally over. When the last black spoil fell into the table, Xu Shu and I breathed a sigh of relief. My efforts were not in vain. With the previous fight between several black spoils, I finally turned defeat into victory and won the game.

Xu Shu wiped the sweat beads on his face with his cuffs, and his expression was sincere, and he said sincerely: "The tenacity of the general is convinced!"

I raised my head, but I saw that it was already clear. On the Huanjie side, Zhao Lei and others arrived here to watch the battle. I slapped my head and just played chess and forgot to ask Huang Zhong how the battle was invasive!

"Han Sheng is here!" I said anxiously.

Huan Jie bowed and smiled, "Don't be anxious, General Huang has led his troops back to the city, and now he is resting in the city. By the way, this is the result of the investigation!" After that, he handed over a roll of rough bamboo slips.

At that time, although Cai Lun invented the art of papermaking and used light paper to replace bulky bamboo slips, due to the endless war, the method of making paper is relatively complicated, and silk and handkerchiefs are too expensive, so the general text transmission in Jingnan is still mainly written in bamboo slips.

I took the bamboo slips and saw it. I was overjoyed. Huang Zhong's battle report said "Behead the enemy's vanguard, Yang Ling, seized ten flags, and broke more than a thousand enemies." More than ten words were briefly written. Looking at our army's losses, we only lost 22 cavalry to the 300 cavalry. Although it was only a small victory, the war was about to be imminent. This battle was to boost morale and boost the morale of the army.
Chapter completed!