Thousands of cavalry rumbled into Huoyi County. After all, it was Huoyi City, with prosperous commerce and a large population. Although it was not as good as Hedong County, it was not as lively as Jiahu Fort. The army marched all the way, surrounded by countless people on both sides of the street.

Watching from both sides. However, Lu Zhaoci, who was riding a horse, clearly saw that there was no expression in the eyes of the people at all. There was only panic and fear, and even some hatred, as if these troops were not used to protect themselves at all.

Lu Zhaoci sighed softly. It can be seen that Song Laosheng has been in Huoyi for several years, but he still has not integrated into the hearts of the people in Huoyi. Such a city, no matter how strong it is, cannot defend against the enemy's attack.

, no wonder that in history, Li Yuan was able to go south and capture Chang'an with only 30,000 elite troops, occupy Guanzhong in one fell swoop, and become an emperor.

Huoyi City, in the Lu family courtyard. Lu Zhaoci, Li Zhiyun, and Lu Zhaoying were sitting in the hall. The reception banquet was held in the evening, and at this moment the three of them also took off their armors.

"Zhiyun, what did you discover just now?" Lu Zhaoci asked calmly.

"What did you see?" Li Zhiyun glanced around curiously and shook his head.

"In prosperity, the people suffer; in death, the people suffer!" Lu Zhaoci sighed: "We superiors use the long sword in our hands to seize glory and wealth, but these glory and wealth are all based on the foundation of these poor people. Song Laosheng led three armies

Wan has been stationed here for several years, but what has he brought to Huoyi? Today, even though he has tens of thousands of troops and a high city and deep pool, he cannot defend Huoyi's strong city. This is the biggest reason. Even without me

If you wait, Huoyi will still fall into your father's hands. Song Laosheng is just a mantis trying to use his arms as a chariot."

"Just rely on them? Brother, you think too highly of them!" Lu Zhaoying on the other side said with a slight disdain on his face: "These people can only solve the problem with one charge, not to mention the army like us, that's it.

Even the private soldiers of the Zhang family can't resist. What role do these people have on the battlefield? At most, they are just carrying arrows and rolling wood and stones during the war. My eldest brother thinks highly of him."

"Hmph, don't underestimate the power of these common people. Remember, they are the heroes." Lu Zhaoci shouted coldly: "You are the boat! The people are the water! Water can carry a boat, but it can also capsize it."

No one has such feelings as Lu Zhaoci. I am afraid that even Li Shimin who said this sentence cannot have such deep feelings. Lu Zhaoci, who lives under the red flag, clearly felt this from the development history of Grandpa Taizu.

. Grandpa Taizu relied on these ordinary people to create a prosperous red age.

"There are more than hundreds of thousands of people in Huoyi City, and among them there are tens of thousands of young and strong people. These people can carry weapons to defend the city. After several battles, they can barely kill the enemy and help defend the city. After a fierce battle,

These remaining common people are no less than elite warriors. With a little reorganization, they can become an elite division and can inflict heavy losses on the enemy." Lu Zhaoci sneered and said: "It is a pity that Song Laosheng has a violent temper and does not have any capable advisers.

How can we see the mystery of this? Hehe, now that the war is coming, the people in the city still have not mobilized. It can be seen that although Song Laosheng has some courage, he is just a reckless man. Such a person defends the city

, no matter how strong the city is, it will fall. Fourth brother, if you come to attack the city, what should you do?"

"Fight with your hair down and kill Song Laosheng. To capture the thief, capture the king first. As long as you kill Song Laosheng, Huo Yi will fall without a fight." Lu Zhaoying laughed.

"What if the other side avoids fighting?" Lu Zhaoci glanced at Lu Zhaoying and said coldly.

"This, this." Lu Zhaoying's black face suddenly turned purple, and her leopard eyes kept turning.

"Then provoke him to fight." Li Zhiyun suddenly said: "According to what my brother said, since Song Laosheng has a violent temper, I think the only way is to humiliate him severely, and he will definitely fight."

"Yes. What Zhiyun said is absolutely true." Lu Zhaoci nodded approvingly, and lectured Lu Zhaoying with a cold face: "Fourth brother, you are brave enough to be worthy of any man, but if you don't know the strategy, you will only fight with Song Dynasty.

Just like ordinary people. No matter how brave you are, can you compare with the Overlord? Think about it, even a person like the Overlord died in the hands of Han Xin. Your bravery can be used as a general, but not as a handsome man."

"Oh! Big brother's teachings, little brother, please remember!" Lu Zhaoying lowered her head and quickly agreed. Although she said so, she disagreed in her heart and thought to herself: "As long as I follow you, no matter what happens, you will take care of it."

The idea is there. Why should I waste that brainpower?"

Lu Zhaoci on the side saw clearly and sighed deeply. He was waiting for a lesson when suddenly the soldiers outside the door came to report that Song Laosheng had arranged a banquet in the general's mansion and had already sent someone to invite him.

After getting off, he had no choice but to shake his head, tidy up a little, and then ordered the servants in other courtyards to take good care of Li Zhiyun before taking Lu Zhaoying towards the General's Mansion.

Outside the General's Mansion, the guards were heavily guarded. When the lanterns were first turned on, from far away, one could hear shouts from time to time inside. Lu Zhaoci showed a sneer at the corner of his mouth, turned over and dismounted, and soldiers came to take the war horse away.

The two of them, Lu Zhaoci, were walking towards the General's Mansion. Suddenly, a trace of coldness fell from the sky. Lu Zhaoci suddenly remembered something, and his expression changed drastically.

"Fourth brother, where are Duke Tang's troops now?"

"According to reports from Tanma, the army is probably less than ten miles away from Fort Jiahu at the moment, and will probably reach the foot of Huoyi City tomorrow. What's wrong, brother?" Lu Zhaoying asked curiously.

"Look, it's raining." Lu Zhaoci said calmly, looking up to the sky.

"It's going to rain, and my mother is getting married. What's so strange about this. It's only March or April, and it rarely rains in Huoyi. Maybe we can see the sun tomorrow." Lu Zhaoying said nonchalantly.

In my memory, when Li Yuan's army went south and passed Jiahu Fort, it was raining continuously, which almost made Li Yuan lose the confidence to go south to capture Guanzhong. However, at that time, Li Yuan arrived in Huoyi in July and August. Rain clouds

The group's northward movement, coupled with the terrain around Huoyi, is prone to long-term rainfall. However, it is only March and April now. Most of the rainfall is concentrated in the southwest and southeast, but Huoyi is not among them. Lu Zhaoci thought for a moment and shook his head.

Shaking his head, maybe it is as Lu Zhaoying said, but it rains normally, and maybe it will be a sunny day tomorrow. Although the rain at this time has brought the cold weather, it is only a short-term problem, and it will not affect Li

The army marched south.

Soon, this matter was forgotten by Lu Zhaoci. Because he soon discovered that this banquet was not just about drinking.
Chapter completed!