The uprising army in Yangzhou was in a heated battle, and the news naturally reached Jiang Du.
After Lai Hu 'er's defeat, Jiang Du only had 30,000 soldiers.
He had originally planned to use 30,000 soldiers to defend Jiang Du to the death, relying on the terrain to arrive before the Revolutionary Army's attack.
Moreover, once His Majesty goes south, there will be an army following him.
Therefore, all he had to do now was wait. Even with his military strength, he did not dare to attack casually.
Ever since the defeat of Jiankang, he did not dare to underestimate the Jiangdong Army.
"Commander-in-chief, Jiankang's Jiangdong Army has attacked Yongjia Prefecture. Right now, Jiankang is being attacked by Lin Shihong.”
His deputy, Wang Renshou, brought the latest news.
Lai Hu 'er was reading the book of war under the candlelight. When he heard Wang Renshou's report, he suddenly put down the book in his hand.
"This is a big move."
Lai Hu 'er narrowed his eyes slightly, smelling the arrival of a battle opportunity.
At this time, the Jiangdong Army was facing two enemies at the same time and was in a serious battle.
If he took the opportunity to lead the army and attack from the back of Jiankang, the Jiangdong Army would definitely collapse once they took down Jiankang.
Then, with this move, he could completely wipe out the entire uprising army in Yangzhou.
Just thinking about it, Lai Hu 'er's breathing became a little hurried.
This was an excellent opportunity. The Jiangdong Army could not take into account the Sui Army in Jiangdu, let alone make any effective defense.
"When the snipe and clam fight, the fisherman gains. It's time for revenge.”
Lai Hu 'er stroked his beard and sneered.
"Pass on my orders. Have the 20,000 soldiers reorganize and prepare to attack Jiankang.”
Having made up his mind, he no longer hesitated to protect his son. He planned to sneak attack Jiankang.
A general like him wouldn't give up easily if he found a chance.
Moreover, his chances of winning were quite high. He was at least 80% confident.
Wang Renshou was stunned for a moment. Jiang Du only had 30,000 soldiers. If they were defeated again, the situation in Jiang Du would be dangerous.
"Hurry up and go!"
Seeing that Wang Renshou still hadn't passed on the military order, Lai Huer said unhappily.
"Yes, sir!"
Only then did Wang Renshou come back to his senses and hurriedly conveyed the military order.
After the military order was passed down, the 20,000 soldiers of the Sui army quickly reorganized and prepared to set off.
Since they had decided to attack the rear of Jiankang, Lai Hu 'er would choose to march quickly.
Otherwise, the Jiangdong Army might react after a long time.
Almost at dusk, Lai Hu 'er led his army and set off, leaving behind 10,000 troops in the direction of Jiang Du.
The army chose to attack by land, but Lai Hu 'er considered that if they went by water, they would have to face the Jiangdong Navy.
After the last defeat, he understood that the Jiangdong Navy was not a simple navy.
Even the most elite navy of the Great Sui was probably not a match for the Jiangdong Navy.
Therefore, choosing land was the safest way.
Rumble!
The hooves of the horses shook. Under the night sky, the people who came to protect their son looked excited.
He urgently needed to obtain a victory. Firstly, it could stabilize the morale of the army, and secondly, it could take revenge for his previous defeat.
"How should the Jiangdong Army deal with this attack?”
Lai Hu 'er muttered to himself. His confidence was revealed at this moment.
When the army reached the middle of the road, there were scouts from the Jiangdong Army on both sides of the road.
They saw Sui Jun's actions in full view.
"The Sui army is acting strangely. Quickly convey the military situation.”
The scouts relayed the military situation to each other. Before the Sui army arrived, the military situation was transmitted to Jiankang.
This was not surprising. When Fang Xuanling was considering the situation in Yangzhou, he had also taken the Sui army into consideration.
After all, this was a war of annexation between the Revolutionary Army and Lai Hu 'er had just suffered a great defeat.
Whether it was public or private, he could attack Jiankang. Fang Xuanling was even 70% sure that the Sui army would come to attack.
Of course, after experiencing such a huge defeat, it was also possible for him to sit back and watch the fire from the other side.
Thus, Fang Xuanling had ordered some scouts to stand guard along the necessary routes to observe the movements of Jiang Du.
As long as there were any movements, the scouts could quickly relay the military situation back.
......
The Jiangdong Army of Jiankang and Lin Shihong's army were in a stalemate for a full five days.
During this period, Lin Shihong would occasionally launch a siege, even using night attacks and other strategies.
Every time Jiankang was about to be breached, it was always able to hold on.
"Military Advisor, there are 20,000 troops from the Sui army.”
In the meeting hall of Jiankang, the soldiers reported the movements of the Sui army while panting.
As soon as these words were said, the expressions of everyone in the meeting hall changed drastically.
The arrival of the Sui army at this time was not a good thing. It would cause the stable situation in Jiankang to become unstable at any time.
"As expected, Lai Hu 'er really came.”
Fang Xuanling narrowed his eyes. He wasn't surprised by this.
"My lord has just conquered Yuzhang County. On the way back to Jiankang, I'm afraid the Sui army will arrive before my lord.”
Wu Yunzhao said with a grave expression.
"Since the military counselor has arranged scouts, I'm afraid he has a plan to deal with the enemy, right?”
Du Ruhui asked calmly.
Fang Xuanling had always been meticulous. When he arranged the scouts, he must have thought of a corresponding solution.
"Wu Yunzhao, transfer 10,000 soldiers from the garrisons and 30,000 soldiers from the new recruits in Jiankang.”
Fang Xuanling stroked his beard and spoke slowly.
After a series of defensive battles, the recruits had already undergone a transformation and could be used on the battlefield.
Since Wu Yunzhao had surrendered, it was time for him to show his abilities.
Even if the 50,000 new recruits were reduced by 30,000 soldiers, with the addition of 10,000 veterans, they could still withstand Lin Shihong's attack.
Moreover, Lin Shihong had attacked many times and suffered heavy losses. He was already in a mess.
"Yes, sir!"
Wu Yunzhao received the military order.
Before Lin Shihong launched his next attack, Wu Yunzhao had already transferred 30,000 soldiers from the new recruits.
At the same time, he also transferred 10,000 elite troops from other garrisons.
A total of 40 thousand soldiers were used to block the army led by Hu 'er.
"We just need to deal with Lin Shihong.”
Fang Xuanling spoke slowly when he heard the news of the army's departure.
Lin Shihong was already a turtle in a jar. When the lord's army arrived, Lin Shihong would be defeated.
As for the Sui army, 40,000 troops were more than enough to deal with it. Moreover, Wu Yunzhao was also a strategist.
With the advantage in numbers, even if he did not defeat Lai Hu 'er, he could still confront the Sui army and solve the hidden danger of the Sui army attacking Jiankang.
"Advisor Jun, you have calculated everything without missing a beat.”
Seeing the military counselor's meticulous arrangements, Xin Wenli, one of the garrison generals, sighed with emotion.
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