After the previous defeat, the number of troops under his command was less than 8,000.
Facing the siege of 30,000 troops from three directions, the pressure was like a mountain and the situation was as precarious as an egg.
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Zhao Muyun led the army and, after successfully launching a surprise attack on Shandan Town and making a gesture to move south, he did not rush to advance rashly.
Instead, they chose to temporarily camp in a hidden valley between Heidu Mountain and Guazhou.
On the one hand, he wanted to give the soldiers who had been on continuous forced marches and experienced battles a break. On the other hand, and most importantly, he had to decide the next strategic direction based on the latest intelligence.
The atmosphere in the central military tent was solemn.
The main generals of the Hedong Army who came to Longyou gathered together, including Shi Yong, Wu Shangzhi, Guo Luo, Liu Yi, and Shen Qian, who was responsible for intelligence gathering.
Everyone's eyes were focused on Zhao Muyun, who was sitting as still as water on the commander's seat.
"That's the intelligence."
Chen Qian pointed to the temporarily hung Longyou map and explained the dynamics of all parties clearly. "In Heidu Mountain, General Pei Lun and General Guo Xiaoti are in an increasingly difficult situation. They are running out of arrows and their water supply is being regulated."
"Although Wumuchi's army was demoralized by the defeat at Shandan and he temporarily suspended his offensive, the siege remains unbroken. Without timely assistance, he may not be able to hold out for long."
He pointed southward, pointing to Liangzhou. "In Liangzhou, the situation has taken a sharp turn for the worse. Yang Yan, seizing the opportunity our army has in the north and unable to advance south, has ordered Yang Yi and Li Hu to lead 10,000 troops each to attack Liangzhou from the southeast and northwest. The Qiang and Rong leader, Namtso, has also deployed 10,000 cavalrymen at the gates."
"Longyou Jiedushi Zhang Zan has fewer than 8,000 troops. Although Liangzhou's defenses are strong, it is under attack from three sides. Its fall is probably only a matter of time."
A low voice of discussion suddenly rang out in the tent.
Two directions, two dangers, both need rescue.
However, there was only one army with only more than 5,000 soldiers. How to make a decision became the most serious problem facing them.
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