Wang Bian nodded and then ordered people to take Zhang Xuan's men to rest. He walked back to the north city wall and stared at the bandit army in the distance. The bandit army had not yet attacked the city. It is estimated that Lu Mingyue also received the information about Zhang Xuan's arrival and was actively responding.

At this time, Wang Bian had gradually calmed down. He realized that Zhang Xuan was coming too quickly. He sent someone to ask for help from him. Five days later, Zhang Xuan killed Li Yangcang, which was far faster than his plan. He thought that Zhang Xuan would arrive in at least ten days. Is Zhang Xuan ready to send troops?

In fact, Wang Bian's decision to ask Zhang Xuan for help was very reluctant. He also knew that Zhang Xuan had the ambition to run Beihai County. Once Zhang Xuan led his army to defeat Roh Mingyue, Zhang Xuan would probably also intend to plot the food and supplies of Li Yangcang.

At this time, Wang Bian turned around and waved to the messenger he sent. The messenger hurried forward. Wang Bian asked, "Where did you meet Zhang Xuan's army?"

"I met General Zhang in Qinghe County, and his army was already gathering."

Wang Bian felt something and asked again: "How many time has it been between you giving him my letter to him and he led his army to send troops?"

"After about an hour, the Qingzhou Army's food and grass warships were all ready. General Zhang told Qingzhou's defense and immediately led the army to set off, marching rapidly, almost day and night, and arrived in Tanyuan County in three days. He has currently established a logistics base in Tanyuan County."

Wang Bian already knew in his heart that Zhang Xuan had been ready to attack. He could send troops with justice just by waiting for his letter of help. It seemed that this person was indeed well-known and he would make a decision before he could move.

Wang Bian pondered for a long time, and he felt it was necessary to report to Luoyang. If Luoyang still ignored it, then Zhang Xuan seized Li Yang Cang, it would have nothing to do with him.

Thinking of this, he said to the messenger: "Teach you have another trip to Luoyang and send me a letter to Duan Da, Guanglu doctor. I will write a letter immediately, you can set off immediately!"

Lu Mingyue's army was stationed in the wilderness ten miles north of Liyangcang. His food and grass logistics were in Neihuang County. Because the river was urgent, he did not transport the food and grass materials to the camp. Neihuang County was headed by his military advisor Yao Kai.

Just as Lu Mingyue was preparing to attack the city in large quantities, he suddenly received an urgent report from Yao Kai from Neihuang County. An army stationed by the Yellow River discovered the Qingzhou army that was coming along the Yellow River. At present, the Qingzhou army has arrived in Tanyuan County.

This news surprised Lu Mingyue. He immediately ordered the suspension of the siege and sent several spies to Tanyuan County to investigate the information of the Qingzhou Army.

The sudden attack of Zhang Xuan's army made Lu Mingyue feel upset, but it also aroused the hatred deep in his heart. He knew that he would fight Zhang Xuan to the death sooner or later, but he did not expect that this day would come so quickly.

Zhang Xuan's army of tens of thousands is sixty miles away and can reach it in one day, which makes Lu Mingyue feel embarrassed. Should he continue to attack Li Yangcang or fight Zhang Xuan first?

At night, Lou Mingyue paced back and forth in the tent with her hands behind her back, looking very worried. He was waiting for the spies' information. If he was not afraid of Zhang Xuan, that would be a lie. He felt that he knew Zhang Xuan better than anyone else. He had dealt with Zhang Xuan before Zhang Xuan became famous, especially the courage that Zhang Xuan showed when saving Lo Qing was still unforgettable.

As for Zhang Xuan's later swept away the bandits in Shandong and destroyed Zhang Jin, Gao Kaidao, and Du Fu's soul was scattered. He also knew these deeds that spread all over the world. So when he heard that Zhang Xuan's blade pointed at him, his double thrusts trembled, but he didn't expect that Zhang Xuan's target was aimed at him so quickly.

In fact, Lu Mingyue also knew in his heart that his expansion was too fast this year, and he occupied almost half of Hebei. All major forces in Hebei could no longer tolerate him. Even if Zhang Xuan did not move him, Dou Jiande, Bohai Association and even Luo Yi would attack him. This attack on Li Yangcang may have violated Zhang Xuan's interests.

The key is what to do now? Should I really mobilize troops to fight Zhang Xuan to the death, or temporarily give up Li Yangcang and retreat north, Lu Mingyue was undecided for a moment.

At this time, a personal soldier outside the tent reported: "Report to the king, news from the spy has come."

Lu Mingyue was excited and immediately ordered: "Let him come in and report quickly."

After a moment, a spy captain quickly walked into the tent, knelt down on one knee and saluted: "Your Majesty, I have just arrived from Tanyuan County!"

"Tell me quickly, what is the situation of the Qingzhou army? Did Zhang Xuan come in person?"

"Your Majesty, Zhang Xuan did lead the arrival. The Qingzhou army advanced along the water and land, with 20,000 troops on the shore, and about 30 thousand stone cargo ships in the Yellow River."

"Only 20,000 troops?"

This number made Lu Mingyue breathe a little relieved. He knew last year that Zhang Xuan had 30,000 elite troops. If Zhang Xuan led 20,000 troops to come, it would be reasonable. He led 20,000 troops to fight and left 10,000 troops to guard the six counties of Qingzhou. But he was still a little worried. Lu Mingyue asked again: "Does there be a lot of food and grass in their military camp?"

"Report to the king, there is no food and grass in the military camp, and the Sui army is light and simple."

Lu Mingyue's heart fell to the ground. It was impossible for the Sui army to not carry food. Then the thirty cargo ships must be grain ships, not ships that carry troops from afar.

In fact, Lu Mingyue had long expected that Zhang Xuan's army had 20,000 troops, but he was really worried, so he asked a few more questions.

"Is Zhang Xuan still in Tanyuan County now?"

"When Beizhi left, they were also setting off for the camp and walking slowly, but the direction seemed to be Neihuang County."

Lu Mingyue was stunned for a moment. Zhang Xuan actually rushed to Neihuang County. This was obviously trying to take his own nest. There were only 20,000 troops in Neihuang County, and he was no match for Zhang Xuan's army.

He suddenly became a little anxious and said, "Let Xu Hengyi come to see me!"

Xu Hengyi was Lu Mingyue's confidant general, with a strong martial arts skills. He followed Lu Mingyue for many years. This time he was responsible for leading the army to fill the moat in Liyang Cang.

After a moment, Xu Hengyi rushed over and said with a fist: "King, I am willing to attack the city in person tomorrow morning. Please allow me!"

Lu Mingyue waved her hand, "Let's go before attacking Li Yangcang, let's concentrate our forces to deal with Zhang Xuan first."

Xu Hengyi was shocked, "Is Zhang Xuan here?"

Lu Mingyue nodded. He led 20,000 troops to 60 miles away. Now he is turning to attack Neihuang County. I am very worried about the safety of Neihuang County.

Xu Hengyi was also anxious. Neihuang County was their logistics center. All their food and supplies were in Neihuang County. If Neihuang County was lost, their army would retreat without fighting. Xu Hengyi immediately understood what Lu Mingyue meant and said with his fists: "I am willing to lead the army to aid Neihuang County!"

"Very good, that's exactly what I mean. You lead 30,000 troops to Neihuang County immediately and tell Mr. Yao that you must hold the Sui army for me. Holding it for two days will be our victory."

"I understand!"

Xu Hengyi bowed with his fists and hurried away. Looking at his far away back, Lu Mingyue said to himself coldly: "It is inappropriate to come but not come. It depends on who is the old nest!"

Half an hour later, Xu Hengyi led an army of 30,000 to Neihuang County, fifty miles northeast. Lu Mingyue also set off overnight and led a 50,000 army to Tanyuan County, the logistics major of the Sui army.

When Zhang Xuan attacked Lu Mingyue, of course, he had to pay attention to strategy and tactics. The strategy was to solve Lu Mingyue first, and then take Li Yangcang. The main and the secondary were clear, but the tactics were real. When Zhang Xuan's army passed through Guancheng County, which was fifty miles away from Tanyuan County, he divided his troops into two groups. One was Luo Shixin led 20,000 troops to station troops without moving, and all the large ships were also moored in Guancheng County.

Zhang Xuan only led 20,000 troops and 30 grain ships to Tanyuan County to establish a logistics site in Tanyuan County, which gave Lu Mingyue a false information, believing that Zhang Xuan's army had only 20,000 people.

The consequences of the intelligence error were very serious. It directly led to Lu Mingyue's decision-making errors, causing Lu Mingyue to underestimate Zhang Xuan's military strength, divide the 100,000 army into three parts, and committed a taboo in military strategists.

At the third update, in the night, tens of thousands of bandit soldiers were running northeast. Lu Mingyue's temporary camp was about fifty miles away from Neihuang County. The official road was flat and wide. If they marched overnight, they would rush back to Neihuang County before noon the next day.

General Xu Hengyi was located in the middle of the team, riding on a dark horse, kept shouting loudly: "Get faster!"

After all, Xu Hengyi was a general with certain experience. Although he hurriedly retreated north, he still did not forget to send spies to investigate whether the Sui army was ambushed along the way, for fear that he would be ambushed.

But everything went smoothly. The spies ahead did not find any abnormalities, and the team continued to rush north. However, as the march was delayed, the old problems of the soldiers of the bandits began to be exposed. The quality of the bandits was of varying quality, resulting in great differences in physical strength.

Amid Xu Hengyi's urgent orders, the team began to drag longer and longer. Lu Mingyue's army was particularly obvious at this point. By the fourth update, the 30,000 army had actually stretched for five miles.
Chapter completed!