Chapter 74 Weiwei rescues Zhao
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As soon as Zhou Mo's bold words came out, all the generals were almost shocked.
Yong Kai's army exceeds 20,000, Zhu Bao's army reaches 10,000, and the total strength is more than 30,000. How many people do we have?
At the beginning of the expedition, there were four thousand from Huang Yuan's tribe, two thousand from Yanniu's tribe, three thousand from Chen Dao's tribe, two thousand from Zhang Yi's tribe, one thousand from Fu Shu's tribe, and one thousand from Zhou Mo's headquarters. The total number was thirteen thousand.
Although there are many soldiers surrendered by the Southern Barbarians, they are newly attached people and are unstable in their minds. In addition, the Southerners generally lack training and have poor military discipline. It is impossible to entrust them with important tasks in a short period of time.
Among them, there are only one or two thousand people who can be used.
Taking into account casualties and logistics, one or two thousand people are eliminated.
Each county still had to keep a large number of garrisons to supervise the surrender of soldiers and avoid recurrence of surrender. No matter what, another three thousand troops had to be cut off.
With full calculations, Zhou Mo can have up to 10,000 people at his disposal.
Ten thousand people versus 30,000 people, a small number defeats a large number.
Running thousands of miles, a tired army faces an opponent waiting for work.
Under such difficult circumstances, if we can successfully force the enemy to retreat and lift the siege for Zhao Yun's troops, we will have successfully completed the mission.
How can we completely wipe out the enemy's army and complete our victory in one battle?
No wonder everyone was in an uproar.
After a long while, Zhou Mo said: "I know what everyone is thinking, and my idea is indeed a bit bold. Please allow me to explain it to you in detail later."
"Now, I just want to ask, generals! Do you have the guts to go out with me?"
Zhang Ni did not hesitate and immediately stood up and said generously: "General, even if we are exposed to mountains of swords and seas of fire, what do you have to fear?"
Chen Daodao: "General Zilong has worked with me for many years, and we treat each other with sincerity. As long as we can save Zilong, we will fight even to the death. I am willing to go on an expedition with the general!"
Fu Wei said: "I am stupid and really can't figure out how to annihilate the enemy army with ten thousand against thirty thousand, but I unconditionally believe in Si Qian's character and resourcefulness, and I am willing to follow him!"
Huang Yuan smiled and said: "Hahaha, how could I, Huang Yuan, miss such a great opportunity to make meritorious deeds? Besides, past experience tells me that if I follow you Zhou Siqian, I will always have good luck. Count me in."
Ma Di also stood up and said passionately: "Don't think that just because I am a scholar, I am more timid than you. If you dare to go, why shouldn't I?"
Although they still didn’t know how Zhou Mo was going to rescue Zhao Yun and annihilate 30,000 with 10,000, everyone expressed their support without hesitation.
Zhou Mo was very moved by such trust, and his eyes were a little moist.
But only Lang Lu has not expressed his stance.
Seeing that everyone else had finished speaking, Lang Lucai said: "General, according to the custom of our Yanniu tribe, we are actually a family. Please allow me to call you brother."
"Brother, there's no need to be so polite. If you have anything to say, please just say it."
"Brother, since we are a family, I won't hide it. It's not that I don't want to support you. It's just that our Yanniu tribe is composed of many small tribes. It is only because of the common interests that I, the Lang family, are given the title of
"Co-lord. It is in the common interest of all the tribes to attack the barbarians in the nearby Yue River, so they came here happily. But if they want to stay away from home and fight in lands thousands of miles away, I'm afraid I won't be able to convince them."
Zhou Mo said nothing.
Lang Lu said again: "Brother, you have another letter in your hand. It should be written by my sister. Please open it and take a look."
Zhou Mo then remembered that the messenger had just sent two letters. Hearing that they were written by Lang Xing, he hurriedly opened them and read them.
The content of the letter is as follows.
Husband:
I gave birth to a daughter the day before yesterday, and everything is safe. My daughter has big eyes, much like you. My mother is also in good health. I just miss you day and night, fearing that you will be in danger. If the fighting on the front line calms down, I hope to come back and see you soon.
.Mother, I, and our little daughter are all looking forward to your safe return day and night.
I signed my name, Wife, and then drew a five-pointed star.
Zhou Mo felt a little uncomfortable after reading it and remained silent.
He said to Lang Lu: "If you come back to me, you will definitely not be able to go back. Since you can't go with me on the expedition, please go back and give Lang Xing a message, saying that I can't help her."
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The next day, Zhou Mo reorganized each battalion and selected nine thousand warriors for the Eastern Expedition.
Because of Lang Lu's departure, after careful consideration, we really couldn't get the number together, and we were very helpless.
Zhou Mo went to the imperial court and reported that Ma Su was the governor of Yuexun and was stationed in Qiongdu. He also left several capable music commanders at his disposal. The generals were stationed at the passes of each city to prevent the southern barbarians from surrendering and new troops.
It is unstable. Once the army leaves, the southerners will rebel again.
Ma Su's military ability is mediocre, but he is really good at appeasing the people. Keeping him stationed here is a relatively safe arrangement at the moment.
Lang Lu took his troops and headed north back to Yanniu.
Zhou Mo didn’t mention Lang Lu to anyone else.
In his opinion, this Eastern Expedition is destined to be extremely difficult, and he can only bring people who can fully trust each other without reservation.
We will never force anyone who has other ideas in mind.
In the next few days, Zhou Mo organized his troops and arranged logistics. At the same time, he revealed his bold plan to the generals.
That is, starting from Qiongdu, but not going directly to Zhuti City to rescue Zhao Yun.
Instead, we go along Heishui and Lushui, bypassing Zhuti Mountain, and then go south along Tushui to go straight to Yongkai's hometown, Wei County.
Zhou Mo has asked the villagers that this road can be walked, but it is extremely difficult. Along the way are uninhabited mountains, endless black forests, and steep valleys where mudslides often occur.
But only by taking this path can we avoid being discovered in advance by enemies who are familiar with the local environment and become a surprise force from the sky.
Taking the most difficult road is the destiny of the Shu army.
However, once you successfully fight your way out of the mountains, enter the Tuishui Basin, and approach Wei County, it will be a big deal.
Yong Kai's lair has been taken away and his supply line has been cut off. He will definitely come back to save him.
In this way, Zhao Yun's siege can be solved instantly.
The so-called Weiwei rescues Zhao.
Then, they tried to set up an ambush on Yong Kai's only way to rescue him, and in a battle, they maimed him or even killed him.
In the end, Zhu Bao, who was left with a stick, could hardly sing alone.
Although there are few people, the soldiers are more skilled than too numerous. Zhou Mo feels that it is completely possible to give it a try.
Regarding Zhou Mo's strategy, the generals' attitude was also very simple:
Wherever brother points, I will hit!
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A few days later, Zhou Mo led his army from Qiongdu, left the fertile and flat valleys, left the beautiful and vast Qionghai Sea, and entered the mountains again.
And four hundred miles north of Qiongdu, on the banks of the Moshui River, in the center of Yanniu.
Lang Lu returned successfully with an army of two thousand and more than a dozen newly surrendered tribal chiefs.
When the news came that my brother was coming home,
Lang Xing was in the house, playing with the children with his smiling mother Zhou, and both of them looked happy.
It has been more than half a month since birth, and the baby has already opened its eyes.
This is a cute little girl. Although she is still too young to see her face clearly, her eyes are big and lively. At first glance, she has inherited the excellent genes of her parents. She will definitely be a beauty when she grows up.
Hearing that his brother was back, Langxing hurriedly went to ask about Zhou Mo.
"Zhou Mo can't come back." Lang Lu said, "There was a situation in the east. The friendly forces were surrounded. He led people to relieve the siege."
Chapter completed!