Wei Zheng said," Marshal, you have three options now. The first is to defend the mountain and fight the Sui soldiers head-on. The second Marshal took advantage of the situation to lead the army north, out of Yanmen Pass, and relied on brute force to seize Mobei.”
"However, the Northern Desert Cavalry are brave and have sufficient troops and supplies. In addition, we don't have the right time, the right place, and the right people. When the time comes, it will be very difficult for us to take action. We might even be attacked by the Sui soldiers and the Northern Desert Wolf Army.”
"Third, we go south. The south of the Yangtze River used to be the territory of the Chen Kingdom. Using the water potential and natural conditions, we can raise a million sailors in five years.”
Chen Da's hometown was in Jiangnan, so he naturally hoped to take the third route. However, other than Chen Da, Wang Bodang and the others hoped to go north.
After all, in everyone's eyes, cavalry was much stronger than navy. If they had 100,000 cavalry, they could dominate the Central Plains.
Shan Xiongxin said," Mobei is close to Jizhou. We have been operating in Jizhou for many years. With Mobei supporting us, we can attack and retreat. We will be invincible."”
Liu Yu nodded." I support Second Brother Dan's decision. Although Great Sui isn't as united as an iron plate, it's definitely not on the verge of collapse." We can only take down a piece of territory that belongs to us if we head to the north of the desert.”
Wei Zheng shook his head helplessly. Liu Yu still had the intention to go north. Wei Zheng knew that the Mobei that Liu Yu was talking about was not that Mobei. There was a place at the intersection of the Turks and the Great Sui where thieves ran amok all year round. There were nearly three hundred well-known bandit organizations, and there were even more nameless ones.
The Sui Dynasty had also sent troops to encircle and suppress them, but it was like cutting weeds in the wild. After cutting off a crop, another crop would immediately grow up. In the end, the Great Sui Dynasty did not even bother to care about this desolate land.
Wei Zheng said helplessly," Marshal, although Mobei is suitable for training cavalry, the grain harvest is poor. If we occupy Mobei, it will cause a year-round shortage of grain."”
Sigh, Liu Yu shook his head helplessly. In fact, Liu Yu had already thought about these things. The reason why Liu Yu chose Mobei and not Jiangnan was not only because of the importance of cavalry, but also because the environment in Mobei was harsh, while Jiangnan was relatively more comfortable.
Fighting against the bandits in the north of the desert could not only increase the overall combat strength of the army, but it could also recruit some elite soldiers. However, if they went south to Jiangnan, they would probably have endless fights with the Sui soldiers.
By the time the heroes rose up, the main force of the Sui army would be held back by him, and the other uprising forces would probably grow one after another. At that time, they would still be able to dominate the world.
Liu Yu sighed." If we lack food, we can transport it from Jizhou to Mobei. This time, I don't plan to bring everyone to Mobei. I'll leave some people behind to continue managing the green forest.”
"May I know who Marshal is planning to bring?" Shan Xiong asked.”
"Wu Tianxi, Xiong Kuohai, Shan Xiongxin, Wang Bodang, Luo Shixin, Wei Zheng, and Hou Junji. As for the others, they will remain in Jizhou and continue to manage Greenwood. They will welcome any heroes of the pugilistic world."”
Xie Yingdeng smiled and said,"Don't worry, Marshal. I will definitely win over all the heroes to our side."”
"I hope so," said Liu Yu with a smile.
Half a month later!
Yang Lin personally led 100,000 troops, Luo Yi's 80,000 Yanzhou soldiers, Wu Jianzhang's 30,000 defeated troops, and Han Qinhu's 150,000 troops. A total of 360,000 troops surrounded Erxian Manor.
Wu Jianzhang was captured, and although he returned in the end, he had lost Yang Jian's patience with him. Thus, he sent Han Qinhu with 150,000 troops to suppress the bandits.
When he learned that he was surrounded by 360,000 Sui soldiers, Liu Yu yawned and did not move his eyes. However, the others were busy.
Wei Zheng stroked his newly grown beard and said,"What should have come is here, and we should set off. I wonder if this fire will have the same effect as the fire that Marshal set up in Wushan half a year ago?”
Liu Yu shook her head and said," We will have our own territory and people when we reach the North Desert. I hope these Sui soldiers won't follow us like a bunch of lackeys."”
Wei Zheng said," No, the Northern Desert is an unusually desolate place to the Great Sui. If the Marshal arrives at the Northern Desert, the imperial court will only think that the Marshal has nowhere to go. The imperial court can even say that the Marshal has been driven out of the country.”
"From today onwards, I, Liu Yu, will lead 3,000 cavalry and 12,000 infantrymen to conquer the world."”
Outside Erxian Manor, Yang Lin had personally led his army to attack the gates, but they basically did not encounter any powerful characters. They were just a group of small shrimps.
Han Qinhu had been frowning ever since he had led his troops here. He had long heard of Liu Yu's prowess, but he hadn't expected that there wouldn't even be a decent one today.
"Reporting, Marshal, we captured 27 people alive and killed five. However, these people look like ordinary people!”
"Reporting ~~~ Marshal ~~ We have already sealed off the area outside Erxian Village, but the enemy hasn't found a single one.”
" Your Highness," Han Qinhu said, suppressing his anger," it seems that Liu Yu has already fled. We've really wasted our manpower, resources, and money."”
Yang Lin's brows furrowed." According to the reports from the spies, we didn't receive any news of the large-scale migration of Erxian Manor. Perhaps they are hiding somewhere.”
Wei Wentong said,"Foster Father, General, don't be angry. I think Liu Yu is still here."
"How do you know? Are you just guessing?”
"My guess and experience."
"Reporting ~~~ Jingbian Marquis Luo Yi met Liu Yu's subordinate Wu Tianxi in the northern forest and requested for your immediate assistance.”
Yang Lin frowned as he looked at the map.”
" Of course it's Mobei," Han Qinhu snapped." But it would be great if they went to Mobei. It would save me the trouble of chasing them down."”
Wei Wentong sighed helplessly." I think he will return to Jiangnan. After all, Jiangnan has the foundation of the Chen Kingdom. If he returns to Jiangnan when he has no way out, Liu Yu will have the power to start a prairie fire."”
"No matter what, let's go meet Liu Yu first!" Yang Lin and Han Qinhu said at the same time.
In the forest in the north, Wu Jianzhang led 10,000 Sui soldiers and stared at Wu Tianxi. Wu Tianxi really wanted to settle Wu Jianzhang and then leave with his army.
Unfortunately, Wu Tianxi couldn't do the same for his father. Helplessly, Wu Tianxi held his chin and said,"Uncle, are you willing to see your nephew die under that old man Yang Lin's rod?”
Wu Jianzhang was so angry that smoke was coming out of his head. He pointed at Wu Tianxi and said,"You still want to escape? You animal, hurry up and return to the capital with me to meet the emperor so that you won't be guilty.”
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