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Chapter 178 Stud, if you lose, you will never play again

"If you have anything to say, you can just say it, I'm not Zhao She."

Riding on the horse, Liu Yishou glanced at Yuan Shikang who was hesitant to speak several times, and said calmly.

Zhao She was ordered to fight against the Qin army when he was in danger. During the battle between Yu and Zhi, he beheaded a subordinate who "tell the truth" (actually leaked the military plan in advance).Although Yuan Shikang was not worried that Liu Yishou would kill him, he also knew that keeping his mouth shut was the secret to a long life.

"My lord, is it too risky for us to take 2000 people to the ruins of Yuanmiao City? Xing Gao has several 10 people!"

Yuan Shikang said cautiously.

It stands to reason that the army should be assembled tonight so that they can recuperate.Then leave tomorrow morning.Where did you think of something, do not hesitate at all and then do it?

Leading troops to fight is not a "just go trip".Now the two thousand soldiers are all carrying dry food, and they will starve in a few days, if they don't get follow-up supplies.

It's just that if you are ready, the enemy's preparation is probably better. Doesn't it mean that in every war, the enemy will wait for you to be ready before starting?
"Do you know what characteristics Feng Xiaoniang has?"

Liu Yishou asked an unrelated question, Yuan Shikang thought for a while and answered, "Long legs?"

"No, it's her luck. I discovered it very early on. She is by my side, and her luck is amazing. This time, it was the dishes she sent that inspired me."

Judging that Xing Gao would attack and steal the tower by surprise, Liu Yishou was inspired by the hairtail fish, and he subconsciously believed that Jia Chunhua sent so many meals on weekdays without even noticing it, and Feng Xiaoniang gave him once. It is God's will in the dark.

"My lord, this is not the reason for you to risk your life! It's ridiculous!"

Yuan Shikang said a little angrily.

Liu Yishou waved his hands and said, "It's human nature to cherish one's life when doing great things, and forget one's life for small profits. We just want to overcome this human nature, understand?
Now that he has noticed Xing Gao's intentions, he must act quickly to seize the opportunity.Xing Gao will not wait for you to stop him slowly.By the time everything is settled, it will be too late. "

The truth is this, but leading 2000 people forward with light clothes and facing unknown risks, no matter how you look at it, it seems to be "death".

Yuan Shikang opened his mouth, and found that Liu Yishou had finished what he wanted to say, so he kept silent.

"This time, take a gamble. If you lose, you will never play again, hahahahahaha."

Liu Yishou patted Yuan Shikang on the shoulder and laughed.

If you lose, you lose your life, so where can you play?Yuan Shikang was speechless for a while.After a long time, he managed to organize his words and asked Liu Yishou, "My lord, even if this trip is not dangerous, why do you conclude that Xing Gao will go to Jishui to surprise Licheng?"

"Because he is bold, wild, and dares to gamble. I think highly of him, so I judge that he will take this path."

Liu Yishou's tone was very affirmative. Seeing Yuan Shikang's face looked unconvinced under the light of the torch, he sighed and said, "After Xing Gao brought the refugees to Qingzhou, he was originally a local official appointed by the court. Later, when I heard some rumors that were not good for me, I raised the flag and rebelled.

If you are an ordinary person and just hear some rumors, even if you don't plan to be manipulated by the court at will, you can return to Hebei with the trilogy, and seeking refuge with Ge Rong is also a way.But Xing Gao was very decisive and raised the flag to rebel, which shows that this person will never sit still and wait for death.

Later, he fought and retreated, accepting the imperial court's offer on the surface, but secretly counterattacked, showing that this person dares to gamble, and he likes to gamble big!You know, accepting recruitment is not a bad way.But he didn't leave, what does that mean?This shows that he is not a person who likes to compromise.

Now the situation is very clear. The main force of Jinan County's army is already far away from Licheng, the base camp.

With Xing Gao's personality, how could he have the heart to fight with Taishou Lin in a rigid manner.

If Xing Gao didn't take advantage of this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to steal Licheng, then many things he did when he defeated the imperial court's imperial army would be completely wrong.

So, since Xing Gao dared to bet at the beginning, I dare to bet on him now. "

It was such a truth, Yuan Shikang finally understood.

He bowed his hands to Liu Yishou with a serious face and said, "My lord, if something happens, I will take care of you."

"Forget it, when you want to protect me, how far has the situation collapsed? Why don't you trust me?"

Yuan Shikang looked at Liu Yishou, who was at ease, not worried about the next battle at all, and had to admit in his heart that in many cases, the strength and courage are not determined by whoever looks fierce.Liu Yishou looked at him with a pretty face, but he was more courageous and bolder than anyone else.

After one night and one day of rapid march, it was already the afternoon of the second day when we arrived at the ruins of Yuanmiao City.The city has been completely destroyed, and the city wall has sections without sections, many of which are covered by sand.

Even if it is exposed to the outside, the highest is up to the chest of the person. I am afraid that the depth of several meters of sand under the feet will be less.

Don't talk about enemies around, even a fisherman can't be seen, and there isn't a ghost!
However, only Liu Yishou noticed these details, and the rest of the people were stunned by the extra "river ditch" on the other side of the Jishui River that was "for no reason" and the width was less than ten meters.

This waterway was first seen in Li Daoyuan's "Shui Jing Zhu", and it is commonly known as "Yin Yang Canal".That is: when the water rises after the spring flood, there is water in the river, which is "yang" and can be used for boats.In autumn, when the water is dry and there is no water in the river, it is "yin", and boats cannot pass through it.

Although Li Daoyuan's book has come out now, it has not been popularized, so no one has noticed this important but meaningless "river ditch".

"There are no ships near Yuanmiao City, which means that either Xing Gao will not sneak attack Licheng, or..."

Liu Yishou looked at the ditch not far away and said, "He wants to get there in one step, get off the boat at the Jishui river section near Licheng, and attack the city by surprise!"

Originally, Yuan Shikang didn't believe that Xing Gao would make such a fuss and change ships here in Yuanmiao City.Because it takes time to change the ship, there is also a risk that the ship will be parked here, and it is easy to be discovered, burned or stolen.

The transfer of luggage will also be time-consuming and labor-intensive, and it is easier to be exposed and known by the opponent.

But after seeing the "Yin Yang Canal", he completely understood why Xing Gao would go this way if he wanted to sneak attack Licheng!
"Send someone with good water skills to chop a bamboo pole in the bamboo forest on the other side and test the depth of the water."

Liu Yishou gave Yuan Shikang instructions.

"Here!"

Now that Liu Yishou's prestige in the army is getting stronger and stronger, there is almost no need to worry about such a trivial matter.

Soon, the soldiers who swam to the other side reported that although the "ditch" didn't look wide, it was very deep, and it looked quite "deformed".

"It looks like it is."

Liu Yishou nodded slightly. If he was only five points sure when he set off, then he is very sure now.As long as Xing Gao has a little brain, or knows the geography here, he will definitely travel here by water.

There were rumors before that Xing Gao actually had a fleet by the sea, and even a "big ship" that could go to sea.He supplemented a lot of military resources by cutting off the smuggling routes between Nanliang and the coastal families of the Northern Wei Dynasty, and by being a "pirate".

So this is enough to show that Xing Gao not only likes to use boats and navy, but also has a lot of fun!
From this point of view, there is no doubt that he walked this waterway.

But another question is, has Xing Gao's fleet passed this ditch now, or has it not?
"Yuan Shikang, send some scouts to go east along Jishui River, and finally return to Licheng. Pay attention to where Xing Gao's men camp. Of course, if you happen to meet Xing Gao's people, immediately Come back, let's make another plan!"

After giving these instructions, Liu Yishou was still frowning.

Knowing that Xing Gao is coming is one thing, but how to ambush him is another.If it was at Fangtou, everything would be easy to talk about, and there was a fleet of specially equipped bed crossbows there.

But now there is nothing in the light car, how to deal with Xing Gao?

"My lord, we cut down the bamboo grove and trees beside that ditch, tied them with ropes to make a pontoon bridge, and sharpened the long bamboos to make bamboo spears for weapons."

Seemingly guessing what Liu Yishou was worried about, Yuan Shikang said calmly in the other's ear.

This method is really insidious. The characteristic of this river is that it is very narrow.On big rivers, only boats deal with and destroy floating bridges.But in the river ditch, because the pontoon bridge is very short, it can be made very solid, which in turn restricts the passage of ships.

The spear and the shield have two sides, and there is no absolute strength or weakness.

There are no big steel ships in this era, and there is no such thing as a big ship running wild like a bison.Besides, it is impossible for Xing Gao to use a large ship to attack Licheng.A wooden pile pontoon is enough to cause a lot of trouble for ships passing through this ditch.

As long as the ship stops, it will be the same as the cavalry standing still, letting others be slaughtered!

"I think that place seems very narrow, but it's more than ten feet, so I'll choose that place."

Liu Yishou followed good example and pointed to a small bend in the river ditch within the visual range.

"My lord, let's go all out, let it decline again, and die three times. If there is still time, why don't we build a few more pontoon bridges and make a few barriers. Xing Gao's army is here, and it must be a surprise for them."

"No, it's not good to scare the snake with grass, and it made us disperse our troops. Just build a pontoon bridge at that place, and make it as solid as possible for me!"

Liu Yishou categorically rejected Yuan Shikang's "reasonable suggestion".Xing Gao is definitely not an ignorant person. After learning that the ship was stopped by the pontoon bridge, he would easily judge the strategic intention of this battle, which has been known by the opponent.

So, would he continue to move forward so stupidly?If you keep the green hills, you don’t have to worry about no firewood. Of course, it’s better to run away!

Yuanshikang's tactics are very good, but his strategic mind is still not good.

"It would be great if they could burn down their ship, but it's too difficult, and it's too urgent."

Liu Yishou sighed, he had a premonition that Xing Gao's troops should not have crossed this waterway yet.

"Who said you didn't bring kerosene, we did!"

Yuan Shikang smiled slightly, pointed to the horses in the river not far away and said: "This time, each horse has a few cans of fire oil in the luggage. If the boat burns , can’t stop.”

Hearing this, Liu Yishou glanced at the other party in surprise.

I thought Yuan Shikang was an "honest person", but I didn't expect him to be so bad. I was really deceived by his pure appearance.

"How did you think of the one with strong kerosene?"

"We don't have a boat. If Xing Gao came by water, wouldn't he stare blankly at the boat? Even if he didn't bring dry food, he would still have to bring fierce kerosene."

Yuan Shikang took it for granted.

Liu Yishou suddenly felt that he was still too young.He is amazingly talented in playing strategy and has made rapid progress, but when it comes to the details of fighting, it is Yuan Shikang and his old fritters who are thoughtful.

……

At the fence on the second floor of the two-story ship, Xing Gao, dressed as a scribe, is imagining that his army will capture Jinan County, occupy the granary there, and then fight all the way to Xingyang, and then make peace with Liang Guo.

After a few years of development, he will be able to wipe out the Kingdom of Wei, and then go south to destroy the Kingdom of Liang!
Occupying a state is far from his ultimate goal. What he wants to do is to occupy Hebei and Shandong first, plot the Central Plains, and occupy Luoyang!
If you advance, you can fight for the world, and if you retreat, you can split the earth and become a king, how beautiful it is!
At this moment, the boat seemed to hit something, and after a sudden shock, it stopped in place!The boats behind hit this boat again, and then they collided one after another, making it like a game-over snake.

Xing Gao staggered and almost fell into the water from the second floor of the building boat!

He had sent people to investigate this waterway carefully.Although it is very narrow, even the boat cannot turn around at the narrowest point.But the magic is that the water depth is very tasty!
Many people don't think that this ditch-like tributary will stop flowing in autumn and winter, and the water is deep enough to walk a relatively large boat!On both sides of the strait are forests and bamboo forests, there are no market towns at all, and the population is sparsely populated!
Let alone the bridge, there are no logs in the river.This ditch was born for sneak attacks!
"What's going on?" Xing Gao asked displeased, he had already stepped out of the cabin, and the guards were in chaos, and they regained their composure when they saw Xing Gao coming.

"Back to the King of Han (Xing Gao proclaimed himself King of Han), the boat crashed into a pontoon bridge, made of logs, very strong!"

A guard said in a low voice.

pontoon?

impossible!

Xing Gao fell into confusion, and he sent more than a wave of spies to investigate around this waterway. He has confirmed that this road is not only secret, but also safe, and there is no obstacle at all!

Xing Gao poked his head out and took advantage of the fishing fire to see the situation on both sides of the strait, so he took a deep breath!
This place is a small bend in the waterway, and the distance between the two banks is very close, almost more than ten feet away. Just cut a bamboo and poke it to the opposite bank!
Even if there is no obstacle here, if you want to go there, you have to sail slowly, wading one by one, maybe you need the help of the tracker.Who is here to build that kind of pontoon bridge that completely blocks boats, is it wicked or not?

Xing Gao was furious, and shouted at his soldiers: "Come here, get an axe, and chop down the pontoon bridge. I'll give you an hour to finish cleaning up. Before dawn, we have to leave this waterway!"

boom!boom!
Xing Gao's ears are very good, as if he heard the sound of some kind of clay pot breaking, very close to his own ship, and even the sound of his own ship.

(End of this chapter)