Xiangyang City.

Niu Jin and a group of cadres and generals gathered in the lobby of the government office. Niu Jin rubbed his hands anxiously, and several other cadres and generals were also whispering.

A civil official asked: "Why did we lose so quickly? During the dry season, the water level of the river is low, and the cavalry can cross the river. General Wenpin has the Xiangfan cavalry in his hands, so he should not be defeated like this!"

Another civil servant whispered: "Have you not heard how General Cao Chun and the Tiger and Leopard Cavalry were trapped in Sunset Valley?"

This is...obvious.

The civil servant just now was startled and said quickly: "What do you mean, the crossbow again? The sidecar again?"

At this time, Man Chong hurriedly came out of the inner room. He had obviously been awakened from his sleep. His hair was tied up without a crown, he was wearing pajamas, barefoot and wearing a pair of wooden clogs, and said urgently.

"What's going on?"

A literary official anxiously submitted a military report and reported again and again. "I just received the battle report from Jiangxia. Guan Yu led his army to seize Jingjiang and fought with Wenpin's troops at Jingjiang at noon today."

Man Chong frowned and took the military report and asked: "How many casualties are there? Where is Wenpin now?"

Niu Jin and Yigan Wenwu looked at each other uneasily. Man Chong noticed something was wrong, opened the military report and took a closer look, his eyes widened in shock.

He said to himself in disbelief: "More than half of the cavalrymen were killed or injured!"

Niu Jin handed over his hand: "Mr. Manfu, the dry season would have been beneficial to our northern cavalry, but Guan Yu set up a formation in Jingjiang with his side carriages and repeated crossbows. General Wenpin was unable to break the formation and suffered more than half of the casualties... Now Jingjiang has been defeated by Guan Yu

Jiangxia and Xiangfan were controlled by Guan Yu, and the top priority was to find a way to contact General Wenpin to prevent the northern border of Jiangxia from falling into the hands of Guan Yu."

Niu Jin went on to say, "If the north of Jiangxia belongs to Guan Yu, then... Xiangfan will be completely isolated and helpless, surrounded by enemies on three sides. In this way... before Prime Minister Cao arrives in Xiangfan, I'm afraid... I'm afraid it's going to be the end of it!"

Nanwei Niujin was originally a farmer in Cao Ren's family. He followed Cao Ren all over the world and gained a lot of knowledge over the years.

When Man Chong heard this, he didn't realize how important the relationship was.

Xiangfan is only a thousand miles away from Dongchuan? Now, not to mention Prime Minister Cao's support, I am afraid that he has not even received the letter of Cao Ren's assassination.

When he arrives to take charge of the overall situation, the situation will be critical!

this…

What an urgent moment that cannot be missed.

"Ring the bells and beat the drums, summon all the generals and staff to the government office to discuss matters!"

In the sleeping Xiangyang City, a sonorous and harsh bell suddenly sounded.

A general who had just returned from defeat and looked a little embarrassed was retreating to the city. He suddenly heard the sound of the bell and couldn't help but raise his head.

The soldier on the side asked: "General Wen...this is Lord Manfu."

"Hush..." The general raised his index finger and reminded in a low voice: "Don't say anything, now... Guan Yu is in Jiangxia, he doesn't know that I am in Xiangfan, and this... is my only chance to defeat him!"

…

…

A huge map hangs up.

Several points are marked on it, Xiangyang, Fancheng, and Wenpin Miangkou Camp.

In the middle, there are four more places, three of which are in the shape of horns, which are the military camps set up by Guan Yu.

The one closest to Miangkou is the Zhongjun Army, the one to the west near Xiangfan is where the Guan Jiajun stores up ordnance, and the one to the south of Jiangxia is where the Guan Jiajun stores up grain and grass.

In addition to these three places, there is one more marked point, which is near the stone monument of 'Fuhu Mountain' and 'Zhuodao Spring', where the Guan family's military ships docked.

Tonight, Guan Yu specially summoned a group of officers to discuss matters.

Guan Ping, Guan Xing, Guan Yinping and Guan Suo all gathered here.

However, because they were delayed by military affairs, Guan Yu and Zhou Cang had not arrived yet.

The battle was won during the day, and all the children of the Guan family were in a good mood, taking advantage of their father's absence.

They chatted about some interesting topics.

"I don't know if the fourth brother can answer the answers to 'Fuhu Mountain' and 'Zhuodaoquan'..."

Guan Yinping clasped her fingers and couldn't help but think of Guan Lin.

Today, she also went to the battlefield. She commanded her hundred riflemen to fire the crossbows from the flanks, severely damaging Wenpin's soldiers and horses from a medium distance, disrupting their formation, and creating conditions for her father Guan Yu's surprise attack.

When she was satisfied, she began to think freely.

If the fourth brother can answer the question of ‘Fuhu Mountain’ and ‘Zhuodao Spring’.

Her father would give her one thousand more troops.

Then she can command a thousand repeater crossbowmen. Naturally, she will be unfavorable on the battlefield.

"Since the third sister has chosen the fourth brother, why bother?" Guan Suo always had full confidence in the fourth brother Guan Lin. He smiled and said: "This matter in Jingzhou, there is no fourth brother.

I don’t know, but…”

Because of the great victory, everyone was quite happy, so Guan Suo made a joke to Guan Xing.

"Second brother, on the other hand, if he loses, he won't be able to produce a thousand soldiers... When the time comes, I will work as a quartermaster in the logistics for a year. I'm afraid I will crush my second brother."

"Don't be too happy too early. Let's wait until the fourth brother gets the answer right!"

Guan Xing kept a straight face as always, just like Guan Yu.

Among all the sons, Guan Xing is the one who looks most like Guan Yu!

Guan Ping said with emotion: "There are many post houses going back and forth here, and the replacement of flying pigeons is very fast. Within a day, the letter can be sent to Changsha... Counting the time, tonight... my fourth brother will almost receive it. I just don't know him.

Are you at a loss after receiving it? Or... the answers are fluent!"

"Which one do you want, brother?" Guan Yinping asked with great interest.

"Well..." Guan Ping is now thirty-five years old. Compared with these young brothers and sisters, he is much calmer. He looked at Guan Yinping and Guan Suo, "I naturally hope that the fourth brother can answer it."

Already…”

Having said this, he did not forget to look at Guan Xing, "Of course, as a brother, I don't want to lose with my second brother..."

"If you lose, you lose. What are you afraid of?" Guan Suo said quickly: "Aren't you just going to be a quartermaster in the logistics army? My fourth brother told me that when he suppressed the Yellow Turban rebellion, Cao Cao also started as a quartermaster.

of!"

Guan Xing interrupted: "Obviously he is a cavalry captain, but you say he is a quartermaster."

Guan Suo explained directly. "That's because the original general Huangfu Song looked down on Cao Cao and thought that he became the Cavalry Commander because of nepotism, so he directly sent him to the logistics as a quartermaster!"

"It is the logistics 'munitions' that are the most training. Fourth brother said that it is as big as recording military supplies. How much is received from the treasury? How much is distributed every day? How much more is needed? How many days are left during the entire training? First, the logistics troops need to send food

How many days in advance? How many days in advance, how small are the rewards for each soldier, what are the two meals a day? You have to do it yourself... even all accounts need to be reported to the army commander twice a day, morning and evening, so that the general can grasp the specific situation. "

Guan Suo said a lot.

Guan Xing didn't take it seriously. He always looked down on those involved in logistics and transportation.

Guan Ping was a little surprised, "Fifth brother...really the fourth brother told you these?"

"Yeah..." Guan Suo seemed to be opened up to talk, "Fourth Brother also said that the quartermaster said that the most tiring thing is not the chores of sending and receiving grain, but the time for the various arsenals to deliver ordnance, which cannot be guaranteed at all."

"Sometimes, just after falling asleep, ordnance is delivered, and the quartermaster has to count it immediately. It is often difficult to sleep soundly. How do you transport food on the battlefield? How do you hide the whereabouts of the food transport team? How do you stay on the front line?

When the war is defeated? Preserve the food, grass and baggage to the greatest extent. These are big things."

Guan Suo's words surprised Guan Ping.

In his opinion.

Often, when first entering a military camp, they look down upon the quartermaster and the logistics team, thinking that they are only there to kill the enemy and they are only serving themselves.

But... only those who have stayed in a military camp for more than ten years and experienced various wars will realize that...the most difficult and most important person in the military camp is the quartermaster!

The position of quartermaster is not high, but often a small oversight can have a huge impact.

An excellent quartermaster is someone that every general will respect in awe.

But by the way, when did the fourth brother stay in the military camp?

How could he know this?

No wait... Guan Ping wanted to understand, Guan Yu had already strode into the military tent.

He got straight to the point, "Today is a great victory. I predict that Wenpin will attack at night within the next two days. I deliberately set up three military strongholds to lure him into action!"

At this point, Guan Yu directly gave the order, "Where is Guan Ping?"

"——Where will the end be?"

"The Guan family's army has stocked up sidecars, and Lian Nu's military camp is at a low point. I'm asking you to lead 3,000 people to ambush at the mouth of the valley. If Wenpin arrives, immediately block the mouth of the valley and use the formation of sidecars to block the enemy.

Army, use repeating crossbows to kill the enemy troops, follow the example of Sunset Valley, and annihilate the enemy cavalry!"

"——Here!" Guan Ping immediately accepted the order.

"Where are Zhou Cang, Guan Xing, and Guan Suo?" Guan Yu ordered his generals again.

"——The general will be here!" The three of them raised their hands in unison.

"Guan has just quietly moved the grain and grass with wooden oxen and horses. All the things hidden in the military stronghold here are flammable objects. I order the three of you to lead 3,000 soldiers to ambush around the military stronghold. If Wenpin's army arrives, he will
To be continued...