"good!"
Zhao Muyun said in a deep voice, "Cao Jun and Liu Pan wanted to conserve their strength and were hesitant. They felt that Jinyang City was strong and well-defended, and with Xi Sheng supporting them from outside, a forceful attack would result in too much loss, so they decided to wait and see."
"And Tuoba Xiong is holding his troops in place, hoping to use Cao and Liu as cannon fodder. So let's give them a 'chance'."
He elaborated on his plan:
"We can pretend to be weak and spread rumors, pretending that Yunzhou is in a critical situation and Shuozhou is short of troops. I intend to personally lead a group of elite troops north to provide assistance, and leave the defense of Jinyang to His Highness Li Maohe."
Yin Ji was shocked: "Master, you want to leave Jinyang? This is too dangerous!"
Zhao Muyun smiled faintly. "I'm not really leaving, but feinting. I'll lead 5,000 elite troops and make a grand gesture of marching north, but I'll actually be hiding in the area of 'Falling Goose Valley' northwest of Jinyang City."
"The terrain there is dangerous and suitable for setting an ambush. If the Cao-Liu coalition forces think that Jinyang is empty, and with Tuoba Xiong's encouragement, they will most likely send troops to attack Jinyang. Then..."
He slashed fiercely on the map with his hand: "General Li Mao relies on the strong city of Jinyang and launches a frontal sniper attack."
"When the enemy's siege is frustrated and their morale is low, I will lead the ambush troops to attack from the side and rear, and Xi Sheng will then attack from Eagle's Beak Cliff to cut off their retreat!"
"A three-sided attack will surely inflict heavy damage on the enemy!"
"As long as we defeat these 50,000-strong coalition forces, Tuoba Xiong will be unable to hold on alone. He will either retreat or... we will eat him up too!"
This plan was bold and risky, putting both Jinyang City and Yin Ji in danger, but if it succeeded, the benefits would be huge.
Mr. Zhou pondered for a long time and said slowly: "Although this plan is risky, it is also the fastest way to break the deadlock."
"However, how can we ensure that the news can be accurately conveyed to Cao and Liu, and how can we make them believe it?"
"I heard that Tuoba Xiong is a man of courage and strategy, and he might not be fooled."
Zhao Muyun said: "This requires Shen Qian and his people. We can pass the news half-truthfully and half-falsely through multiple channels."
"As for Tuoba Xiong... he might not believe it completely, but as long as Cao and Liu take action, he won't sit idly by."
"He will either attack with the coalition forces, or he will support them when they retreat. Either way, it gives us the opportunity to engage him."
Yinji took a deep breath. He knew that this was a critical moment and he had to trust his master's decision.
He straightened his back and said solemnly, "Master, rest assured. Mr. Zhou, General Li Mao, General Xiao Cheyun and I will defend Jinyang and cooperate with you to complete this decisive battle!"
The plan was set, and Chen Qian, along with Ye Bushu, began to spread the news, while Zhao Muyun also began to openly mobilize troops and horses, making a gesture of going north to support Yun and Shuo.
A few days later, a piece of news spread quietly in Jinyang City:
Yunzhou is in a state of emergency. Ye Lirong's troops have received reinforcements and are launching a fierce offensive. Han Zhong of Shuozhou has repeatedly requested for help. Zhao Muyun has decided to personally lead 5,000 elite troops to the north overnight to support Shuozhou.
at the same time!
As expected, Zhao Muyun led 5,000 selected elite troops, including most of the cavalry and 500 crossbowmen from the Shenji Camp, and carried a large number of thunder bombs. One night, holding torches high, they marched out of the north gate of Jinyang in a mighty manner, and headed along the road to Shuozhou, making a huge noise.
All of this was naturally seen by the Cao-Liu coalition forces and Tuoba Xiong's scouts.
The Beidi camp in Langyu.
Cao Jun and Liu Pan soon received the secret report that "Zhao Muyun led the main force northward."
"Is the news reliable?" Liu Pan was still a little skeptical.
Cao Jun's eyes sparkled with excitement:
"Multiple channels have confirmed it! Zhao Muyun has indeed taken away at least five thousand men, and they are his core elite! Now, only Li Mao and some newly joined troops remain in Jinyang City, and the young Prince of Jin is also in the city! This is truly a godsend!"
Liu Pan was still a little hesitant: "Could this be Zhao Muyun's trick?"
Cao Jun sneered, "Brother Liu, you're too cautious! Yunzhou is in a tight spot. Shuozhou is Zhao Muyun's foundation. There's no way he wouldn't save it!"
"Now that he has divided his forces and marched north, Jinyang is left empty. If we don't take it now, when will we? Should we wait for him to return from Shuozhou?"
At this moment, a personal guard outside the tent came to report: "General, General Tuoba Xiong has sent an envoy."
The messenger entered the tent, bringing a message from Tuoba Xiong: "My general, having heard that Zhao Muyun has gone north, believes that the opportunity for battle has arrived. He is willing to join forces with the two generals to capture Jinyang."
"Our cavalry can serve as the vanguard to contain the Jinyang defenders, while the two generals can lead the main force to attack the city."
"After the city is conquered, the wealth and women will belong to the two generals, and the city will be decided by my Han Shumishi."
Tuoba Xiong's statement became the last straw that broke Liu Pan's hesitation.
"good!"
Cao Jun slapped his thigh and said, "Reply to General Tuoba. At dawn tomorrow, our army will break camp and march straight to Jinyang! Please ask him to send cavalry support as agreed!"
The next morning, the 50,000-strong allied force of Cao and Liu left a small number of troops to guard the camp while the main force marched out in full force.
With flags waving and drums beating, they marched towards Jinyang City.
As expected, Tuoba Xiong sent out about 3,000 cavalrymen to patrol the flanks of the coalition forces, both to provide cover and to monitor and take advantage of the situation.
The news of the enemy's actions was quickly transmitted back to Jinyang and Luoyan Valley by Shen Qian's scouts.
On the top of Jinyang City, Li Mao and Xiao Cheyun were already ready for battle.
After urgent repairs, the city walls became stronger and more secure, with sufficient defensive equipment, including rolling logs, stones, hot oil and gold juice.
In addition, the three Shenji cannons of the Shenji Camp were also placed on the top of the city wall.
Accompanied by Mr. Zhou, Yinji personally went up to the city wall to supervise the battle, which greatly boosted the morale of the defenders.
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