The sky was dark, and a cavalry was walking slowly on the forest road in the south of the Yangtze River.

Everyone leads their horses on foot, and Pei Yue does the same. Only in this way can the condition of the mounts be guaranteed. After all, this time they are not in a position to have two horses per person.

In his previous life, Pei Yue was deceived by those movies and TV shows. He always thought that the cavalry always rode on horses when marching.

In fact, the marching speed in the cold weapon era was very slow. Generally speaking, infantry could travel about fifty miles a day, and in emergencies it could be increased to eighty or even a hundred miles. The cavalry was slightly faster, and a hundred miles a day was considered a normal speed.

In special periods, it can be increased to 150 miles, and the maximum cannot exceed 200 miles, which is the limit of the established cavalry.

In most cases, the cavalry marches at intervals of ten miles, that is, they mount their horses and march slowly for ten miles, and then dismount and walk for ten miles, so that the mounts can get a full rest. Whether it is the thousand cavalry brought by Tang Linfen, or Pei Yue from the Tibetan front guard

The selected veteran soldiers are already familiar with marching and fighting, and they don't need to worry about the general at all.

Pei Yue took a look at the darkening sky and gave the order to rest on the spot.

Although they were in a foreign country and could be in danger at any time, the expressions on everyone's faces were calm and calm. They let their mounts eat grass and drink water without saying a word, while they sat on the ground eating dry food and drinking the clear water flowing from the mountain stream.

Stream, and then whispered about today's war, the strict discipline can be seen.

After Tang Linfen arranged for the sentinel patrol, he came to the leeward side of the hillside where Pei Yue was, and said with a smile: "Master Marquis, the son who was responsible for delaying the delay reported back. The Southern Zhou people were really frightened, and they sent out nearly half of their troops to run away.

When we return to Jiangling City, there are only three thousand riders following us, and we can eat them at any time."

Pei Yue motioned him to sit down, then gave him half of the food Deng Zai handed him, and said calmly: "Let them follow."

Now in this team of two thousand people, there are actually only three generals: Pei Yue, Deng Zai and Tang Linfen. Now they are gathered together to decide the next move. In the end, it is natural that Pei Yue will make the decision.

Pei Yue ate slowly and asked Tang Linfen, "How is the situation in Jiangling City?"

Tang Linfen pondered and said: "There were originally 25,000 defenders in the city. General Bocai of Baoding probably did not drink the soldiers' blood and eat empty wages. Even if he did, it would not be serious. The actual number of troops was at least 20,000. The Marquis transferred Li to command.

If the envoy brings five thousand Yanshan Guard infantry into the city, plus there are sufficient weapons and food in the city, it shouldn't be a problem to block Fang Xie Xiao's army."

Pei Yue nodded and said: "Brother Li is loyal and humble. Cai Qian will not have any quarrel with him. The only thing I am worried about now is the head coach of Zhennan Camp, Gong Chenghou."

Tang Linfen and Deng Zai looked solemn. The former had been leading troops in the western border, while the latter had been following Pei Yue. They did not understand the general system of the Southern Army of Liang Dynasty. Even if they had heard about it, they did not dare to speak nonsense in front of Pei Yue.

They only know that the commander of the Yaoshan Camp is Xiongwu Hou Lanyu, and the commander of the Zhennan Camp is Gongcheng Hou Guo Xing. Among the five camps along the southern border, these two have the strongest troops and the highest status. According to the past decades,

Historically, the main forces in Daliang's southern expedition were basically the Zhennan Camp and the Yaoshan Camp. In addition, the Solid Base Camp, the Qinian Camp and the Changping Camp were all mainly used to protect the border.

Tang Linfen thought for a while and said: "Master Hou, Chief Qian went to Gongcheng Houtong to pass on your strategy. Later he said that Lord Guo showed no resistance or evasive attitude."

Pei Yue said calmly: "That's because Your Majesty gave me the power to supervise the generals of the Southern Army and allowed me to mobilize less than 10,000 troops. If I hadn't received your Majesty's secret order, do you think Mr. Guo would have listened to my order? Although

He and Uncle Gu are close friends, but this old man has a tough temperament and is stubborn, and he despises people like me who are lucky enough to get in."

Tang Linfen smiled bitterly and said, "Why does he think that the Marquis is a lucky person?"

Pei Yue said slowly: "Because he was only a second-class prince in his military life."

Tang Linfen showed dissatisfaction, and Deng Zai also had a complex look on his face. He couldn't help but feel angry for Pei Yue. Although the eighteen-year-old first-class prince was indeed enviable, Pei Yue relied on his invincibility in every battle, even if we don't mention his ability to put down the rebellion.

He also helped the people, and his military achievements alone were worthy of the status of a marquis.

Tang Linfen said in a deep voice: "Is the Marquis worried that the Marquis of Gongcheng will send troops across the river to rescue Jiangling City?"

Pei Yue said noncommittally: "Now the Southern Zhou Dynasty has taken the initiative to start a provocation. The two sides have already broken their faces, and there is no longer any sympathy. Fang Xiexiao's purpose is very clear. He wants to recapture the three cities of Jiangling and set the future battlefield in Tianjin."

On the Cangjiang River, Mr. Guo will face a very difficult situation, and he cannot afford to lose Jiangling."

Tang Linfen thought about the siege to the east and said worriedly: "I'm afraid that Fang Xiexiao will attack three and let one go, deliberately exposing a way out to the north, and hooking the Marquis of Gongcheng to send troops to rescue, and then we will attack him halfway."

Deng Zai's heart moved and he said nervously: "Since the Southern Zhou Dynasty sent troops to attack the city, they would definitely not miss the pontoon bridge between Jiangling City and Puqi City on the north bank. After all, this is the key reason why Jiangling was able to defend it for so many years. If they want to

To destroy this way of survival——"

He and Tang Linfen looked at each other, and they almost said in unison: "Southern Zhou Navy!"

Pei Yue swallowed the last mouthful of dry food and said calmly: "You are right. If Southern Zhou wants to capture Jiangling City, the first thing is to isolate the support of Zhennan Camp. And to do this, Southern Zhou Navy must be here

A large area of ​​water broke through the interception of our Dingzhou Navy. Past facts have proven that the Dingzhou Navy created by Uncle Gu by gathering the strength of the five southern states will be very difficult to deal with, unless Fang Xiexiao abandons part of the river defense line and attacks the Dingzhou waters with all his strength.

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He paused and chuckled: "You guys guessed wrong. I asked Qian Bing to tell Mr. Guo that if Southern Zhou really launches a war, he must find a way to rescue Jiangling City."

Tang Linfen and Deng Zai looked at each other, unable to turn around for a moment.

Since Jiangling City can be defended, why let the Zhennan Camp risk sending troops?

Pei Yue glanced at the two of them and said with some hints: "Most of the things in this world are affected by one thing, just like when I was building An City in the Southern Zhou Dynasty, if Xu Huiyan and Fang Xiexiao had not had completely opposite attitudes,

In addition, Emperor Qingyuan was too close to me, so it was difficult for me to guess that they actually wanted to attack Jiangling City. Of course, this was just my guess, so I could only make some arrangements secretly, and it was impossible to initiate a war.

end."

Tang Linfen said with admiration: "The development of the situation now has proved that Mr. Hou is right."

Pei Yue chuckled and said: "Back to the question just now, if Fang Xie Xiaojiu cannot attack Jiangling, and Mr. Guo remains stationary, how can the battle on the river be started? If most of the main force of the Southern Zhou Navy does not rush to the waters of Dingzhou, how can I

Can you continue with the next plan? You are all my confidants. You must remember this. Anyone who does not plan for the overall situation cannot plan for a region. Do you understand?"

The two people quickly straightened their backs and said solemnly: "Please remember this!"

Night has fallen, and the autumn breeze is refreshing in the mountains and fields.

Pei Yue stood up, patted the dirt and grass clippings on his sleeves, and said softly: "The soldiers have rested for such a long time, and it's time for them to move around. Although the Southern Zhou cavalry dare not approach us, we can't let them take it easy. Let's go,

Let’s take them to visit the beautiful mountains and rivers of Southern Zhou.”

"Follow the order!"
Chapter completed!