Wei Fufeng's 3,000-strong Chinese army did not have any troops, and the highest one was led by General Ya.

There are two hundred tigers guarding the guards, and they are led by four tooth generals (school lieutenants).

There are one thousand archers in Feiyu camp, and they are led by five generals.

The Fengli camp of the crossbow army is led by four tooth generals, and the other military strength is 200 soldiers (fire chief) and one tooth general.

Normally, Wei Fufeng should set up Yuhou in the central army, or have soldiers and horses from each battalion to assist him.

However, Wei Fufeng was convinced that there was no suitable candidate to give him great power, so he worked part-time as Yuhou of the Chinese Army and personally issued orders to various tooth generals and guards.

For example, this time when Wei Fufeng went on a military patrol, he ordered a tooth general from Feiyu Camp to become the temporary Central Army Yuhou to deal with emergencies on his behalf.

Wei Fufeng made an inspection tour and only brought out five Tiger Guards. The intention was to appear friendly. If he brought dozens of armored guards, they would only show their power and make the unfamiliar soldiers stay away.

Wei Fufeng's patrol was also simple, just going from camp to camp.

When he entered the camp, he was accompanied by a military envoy and a tooth general. Wei Fufeng asked some routine questions, mainly to establish familiarity with the soldiers.

At nearly noon, Wei Fufeng returned to the Chinese army camp. When he arrived at the commander's tent, he turned around and said with a smile: "You guys go and have a rest."

The five tiger guards made a cross-arm military salute, and Zhao Yidou suddenly said: "Sir, I have something to say."

Wei Fufeng was slightly startled, then nodded and said: "Okay, you and Lu Qing stay here, I just want to ask about Zizhou."

The other three Tiger Guards left, and Lu Qing and Zhao Yidou followed Wei Fufeng into the commander's tent.

Xiaoxue stood waiting inside the tent door, and when she saw a guard following him in, she turned around silently and walked aside.

"Come, take a seat." Wei Fufeng said kindly, and sat casually across from the two Tiger Guards.

Wei Fufeng looked at Zhao Yidou and asked, "Yidou, tell me."

Zhao Yidou glanced at Lu Qing, who lowered his eyes and nose.

Wei Fufeng said gently: "Since we are together, our army is not afraid of leaking secrets, so let's talk about it."

"No!" Zhao Yidou responded, and then said: "Your Excellency, I don't know your troops' deployment plan, but as your subordinates, I am willing to speak out if you have anything to say."

Wei Fufeng smiled and nodded, "You say it."

Zhao Yidou said: "Your Excellency, my subordinates were in Fushun County and heard that the Dongchuan Army sent 20,000 troops to attack. Your Excellency stationed troops in Zizhou, intending to wait for an opportunity to surprise the Dongchuan Army's back."

Wei Fufeng nodded and said, "Not bad."

Zhao Yidou said: "My subordinates believe that if you make a surprise attack on the back of the Dongchuan Army, your chances of winning are not very good. The Luzhou Army is a mob and lacks weapons, so it is easy to be defeated in a big battle."

Wei Fufeng nodded and said: "What you said makes sense. Is there any way to fill the gap?"

Zhao Yidou said: "My subordinates believe that the surprise troops can be assisted by tricks. Your Majesty's surprise troops are divided into two parts. One part is the surprise troops on the surface, attacking the back of the Dongchuan Army. The other part is ambushed in dangerous areas. The attacking enemy troops retreat and lure the enemy troops to pursue them and enter the ambush."

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Wei Fufeng listened thoughtfully.

Zhao Yidou added: "Sir, attacking from the front and back is the best strategy, but for the well-trained Dongchuan Army, it is completely possible to divide the troops in an orderly manner to resist the enemy. Perhaps because the enemy is both front and rear, it will stimulate the military's determination to fight to the death."

Wei Fufeng nodded, and Zhao Yidou added: "Your Excellency's surprise troops can lure away part of the Dongchuan Army to pursue, which will allow our army in Changzhou to gain a numerical advantage. Otherwise, if the 40,000 Luzhou Army and 20,000 Dongchuan Army compete, even if the Luzhou Army wins, there will be no victory."

A heavy price will be paid, and the military strength will be greatly reduced, resulting in internal resentment and foreign invasion.

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Wei Fufeng nodded and said: "Well said, your suggestion is very good, and our army accepts it."

Zhao Yidou stood up with a military salute and said respectfully: "I am willing to serve you, sir."

Wei Fufeng nodded, waved his hand and offered to sit down. He turned to look at Lu Qing and said, "Lu Qing, do you know the geography of Changzhou? Where is a suitable place for an ambush?"

Lu Qing raised his eyes, looked at Wei Fufeng after thinking, and said: "Changzhou has many hills and mountains, and there are many places suitable for ambush. If you want to ambush, you can only set up ambush randomly."

Wei Fufeng nodded and asked: "How do you think the army should be divided?"

"The ambush should be dominated by archers. Your Majesty's central army can be an ambush. However, if your central army does not participate in the surprise attack, it will not only cause the army to lose morale, but also make it less likely to induce the enemy to pursue." Lu Qing replied.

Wei Fufeng nodded and said: "Feiyu camp is an ambush, plus two thousand soldiers and horse envoys, my army will lead five thousand troops to surprise the Dongchuan army on the back."

Zhao Yidou said: "My subordinates believe that it is best for you to lead the ambush. The five thousand troops who attacked by surprise can act under your banner."

Wei Fufeng shook his head and said: "Only by visiting the battle line in person can we stabilize the morale of the army and attract the enemy to pursue us."

Zhao Yidou was silent. Wei Fufeng looked at Lu Qing and said, "Lu Qing, our army wants you to be the ambush commander. Do you think you are qualified?"

Lu Qing looked at Wei Fufeng with an unexpected expression, moved his lips and said, "This subordinate is just a guard."

Wei Fufeng smiled lightly and said: "The Southern Sichuan Festival was first established. Many high-ranking officials were originally subordinates, and the leading soldiers and horsemen also came from humble backgrounds. Your courage is extraordinary, and our army needs capable people to lay the foundation of Southern Sichuan.

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Lu Qing's expression was solemn, and he suddenly stood up slowly, raised his arms in a military salute, and said respectfully: "I am willing to serve you."

Wei Fufeng nodded with a smile, waved his hand and offered to sit down, and said: "Lu Qing, it can be said that it is your chance that we use you in an unusual way, because most of the soldiers in Feiyu camp are from the Gongjing County town army, and we cannot personally lead the army. Others

It’s hard to manage.”

Lu Qing said solemnly: "Master Meng thinks highly of so-and-so, so-and-so is willing to be loyal, and so-and-so is willing to accept the opportunity to become a general."

Wei Fufeng nodded and said: "You know the military system of Jiedu in southern Sichuan. Commanders, soldiers and generals cannot have subordinates for a long time. You can only have twelve personal guards in the future."

Lu Qing nodded and said, "My subordinates understand and must abide by military regulations."

Wei Fufeng nodded and said: "There are many vassal towns in the Tang Dynasty, and internal strife and bloody battles often occur in the vassal towns. More than two years ago, the Huainan Jiedushi Master Gao Pian was killed by his subordinates, which then triggered chaos throughout Huainan. Do you know

Mr. Gao Pian."

Lu Qing nodded and said: "I know, Master Gao Pian once served as the military governor of Xichuan and the military governor of Jingnan. At that time, he led an army to defeat 200,000 barbarians in Nanzhao, which made Nanzhao very weak and he still dares not invade the border.

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Wei Fufeng nodded and said: "In view of the bloody internal strife in the feudal town, our army has implemented a military system of military training and generals leading the troops. The generals can gain wealth and status, and the soldiers can get the military pay they deserve.

The army can also feel at ease and treat each other in harmony with the generals."

Lu Qing nodded and said: "Your Majesty's military system is very good. It is similar to the government army system of the past. If the generals cannot be in charge of the army for a long time, there is no need to worry that Your Majesty will not be able to accommodate them."

Wei Fufeng nodded and said: "As long as you can understand, it is very cold at high places. Our army has served as a military commander. The last thing we want to happen is that we and the meritorious soldiers are suspicious of each other."

Lu Qing nodded silently, Wei Fufeng smiled and nodded, stood up and left the commander's tent with his two subordinates, serving as the commander for Lu Qing, and controlling Feiyu Camp during the war.

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He also called in soldiers and horses to meet Zhou He and Wang Dahu, put them under Lu Qing's control, and allowed Lu Qing to choose twelve soldiers as his personal guards.

After arranging the ambush system, Wei Fufeng and Zhao Yidou returned to the commander's tent.

After sitting down, Xiaoxue served food, and the two of them ate face to face.

"In one fight, our army cannot promote you for the time being. If you are promoted today, it will cause displeasure among other soldiers." Wei Fufeng explained.

"Don't worry, sir, I understand." Zhao Yidou responded.

Wei Fufeng nodded and said: "A foothold in southern Sichuan is the foundation of all wealth. Our army can only try to gain combat effectiveness. Only by surviving this battle can we have hope of wealth."

"I understand, so I am concerned to advise you. If the Luzhou Army is defeated, my mother, wife and children will be in poverty again. Now even if my subordinates die in battle, it is still worth it." Zhao Yidou bit his lip and said.

Wei Fufeng nodded and said: "After this battle, you will serve as a soldier and horse envoy to capture Fenrong City. After that, regardless of whether you perform meritorious service or not, I will use the transfer method to let you obtain the status of a commander."

"I thank you for your credit, sir." Zhao Yidou stood up and responded with a military salute.

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After Zhao Yidou left, Wei Fufeng sat down tiredly on the wooden chair and closed his eyes.

Xiaoxue took the initiative to comb his hair with her skillful hands to relieve his fatigue. Wei Fufeng was under too much mental pressure and fell into a situation in which he could not help himself.

For a long time, Wei Fufeng closed his eyes and whispered: "Xiaoxue, I will send someone to send you away."

"I won't leave, I want to be with the master." Xiaoxue responded softly.

"If you stay with me, you might die." Wei Fufeng whispered.

"If you leave the master, you will also face the risk of being killed. It is better for me to accompany the master through life and death." Xiaoxue whispered quietly.

Wei Fufeng's heart warmed after hearing this, and most of the fear and conflict in his heart disappeared, and his courage and pride surged.

He thought to himself: "I am afraid that I will never have the opportunity to gain wealth through danger and possess tens of thousands of troops in this life. Since I dare to risk my life to cheat, why should I look forward and backward with fear."

The pressure in his heart relaxed, and Wei Fufeng fell asleep unconsciously. When Xiaoxue found out, she took a robe and gently covered Wei Fufeng.

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Early the next morning, Wei Fufeng summoned all the leaders of the Chinese army, including the ten generals who led the Huo Changbing.

The ten general positions are military positions within the vassal town, which are equivalent to the chief of arms of the outer ya, but their status is higher than that of the chief of munitions of the outer ya.

Wei Fufeng stood on the temporary commander's platform and said loudly: "My fellow soldiers, our army is about to command you to make a surprise attack on the enemy's rear. As the so-called military conducts in deceitful ways, the most important thing in a surprise attack is to advance and retreat freely."

"I won't say much about the attack. Once we retreat, we ask you to follow our banner and never run away, because retreat is not a rout, but an attempt to lure the enemy into an ambush."

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Wei Fufeng conducted pre-war mobilization to let the generals understand that retreat was not a defeat.

Otherwise, the army that lacks a sense of belonging will blindly flee in panic. Once the army is dispersed, it will lead the enemy into an ambush and lose the ability to counterattack later.

The eight thousand troops were divided into two parts. Wei Fufeng led five thousand troops to set off, and the other three thousand troops were given to Lu Qing to command, and he could choose places to lay out ambushes in contact with the main army at any time.

The scouts brought back military information about the Dongchuan Army and the Luzhou Army. The Dongchuan Army was stationed in Tongliang County, Hezhou.

Luzhou's 35,000 troops were stationed in Dazu County, Changzhou. The two armies were already in an obvious confrontation.

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