Lu must have been anxious for a while. He knew very well that something big was about to happen, and that this big thing would not be out of it. No matter which side wins, he will be involved in it in the end.

He doesn't want to do this.

For him, the best thing is that if Qin and Ming countries confront each other like this, then he will be one of the balance points. Everyone needs him, so that he can get along with others and live a better life. He needs time to consolidate his rule in Qingzhou little by little, strengthen his soldiers, and every day he will be stronger.

But the damn Deng Shu and Dai Shulun ruined all this. This made him curse.

"General, hasn't the news come from Huzhu yet?" Han Kun walked in and sat opposite him.

Lu must have shook his head, "There is a very strict blockade there. Our people can go in and out. There is no definite news yet, but how can we trust some rumor?"

"No matter who wins and who loses, our quiet days are over." Han Kun also smiled bitterly, "Who will the general hope for the final victory?"

Lu must have been stunned by Han Kun's question. Who would he hope to win? He doesn't want anyone, no matter who wins, it is not a good thing for him. But there is no possibility of reconciliation between the two families. If things move together, either you die or I die.

After thinking for a long time, he finally said dejectedly: "If I have to choose one, I will choose Mingren to win."

Yes, how can he choose? If Deng Shu wins, she will only lead them to perish, gather Hulao and the Qin army in Qingzhou to attack the Ming people, or can achieve some results in a short period of time, but over time, it will inevitably be a failure. The leak of the news and the arrival of the Ming army has left them without even a chance.

"Yes, I have to let us choose, and I will also choose Mingren to win!" Han Kun shook his head and placed a stack of files in his hand in front of Lu Jing: "I have already done the plan to lay off troops that the general asked me to do. According to the general's requirements, the entire Qingzhou army only retained 30,000 people, and the others were all evacuated and resettled. But in this situation, will this plan still be implemented?"

"Stop and see, let's talk about it." Lu Dao sighed.

"That's all." Han Kun nodded, stood up, and was about to say goodbye, a personal soldier walked in strode and bowed to Lu Jing: "General, there is news from where the Qi people attacked the Hengduan Mountains, and Guo Xiancheng has returned to Chang'an."

Lu Jingdi stood up and looked at Han Kun.

"Mingren won!" The two of them said at the same time.

If Deng Shu and Dai Shulun control the overall situation, the Qi people would get to Hulao Pass without any effort, and then the army entered the hinterland of Qin and directly threatened Yongdu, so they would not withdraw their troops. Now that they retreated, it only means that Hulao Pass was not lost, but was strengthened. When the Qi people could not get it, they could only withdraw their troops.

Of course, there is another possibility, that is, Xiao Qiang escaped this crisis and defeated his opponent's conspiracy, but both of them felt that this possibility was too small.

It has to be said that Deng Shu and Dai Shulun’s plan is very hidden and fatal. If there is no wise man in charge, then their chances of success are extremely high.

Lu Daran suddenly turned around and walked to the wall with a huge map hanging. He raised his head and stared at the map in front of him. After a while, he suddenly punched heavily on the map.

"Do you have any ideas for the general?" Han Kun walked to Lu Ding's side and asked.

Lu Dao took a deep breath: "Han Kun, I will lead the 30,000 elite troops under my command to attack Danyang County and occupy him."

Han Kun was startled: "Attack Danyang County?"

Lu Dao nodded vigorously: "Where is Danyang County? Although the imperial court has more than 10,000 troops stationed, we are welcome. In front of us, there is a pile of rags. With a little force, they can be stabbed into a slight balan."

"But General, I'll break up with the court in advance!" Han Kun said.

Lu Dao sneered: "Is it relevant? The court still cares about us now? As long as we do not raise the anti-flag flag publicly, I am afraid they will try their best to win us over. Han Kun, do you understand what I mean?"

Han Kun thought for a moment and nodded: "I think I should understand, General may have some meaning?"

"Tell me." Lu Dao smiled.

"First, if the Ming people win, our Qingzhou will face two-sided attacks from the Ming people. Kaiping County has Chen Zhihua's Jumu Camp, Gan Wei's Huben Camp and Yulin Camp. The Ming army that occupied Hulao may easily occupy Xingyuan County, thereby completing the two-sided attacks from Qingzhou County. Faced with such military pressure, we cannot confront the Ming people, whether in terms of economy and people's livelihood or military strength. The general's attack on Danyang County can be said to jump out of this encirclement in one step, and for us, there is room for choice. If it is really not possible, we can give up Qingzhou County and retreat into Danyang County, and still maintain a certain degree of independence, because the imperial court will definitely not attack us at this time, but will try our best to make us a member of their anti-Ming army." Han Kun said.

"It's right." Lu must have a laugh." Then you can talk about the second meaning."

"The general led the main elites out of this encirclement, and Qingzhou County will give it to me, so I will bargain with the Ming people. If the Ming people are kind to the general, then what's the harm that the general will be to the Ming people? At that time, it will not be a Qingzhou county, but a Danyang county. In this way, the general's bargaining chips will be heavier. Will the Ming people be embarrassed not to use the general?" Han Kun said with a smile: "The general's move is really wonderful."

Lu must laugh: "Han Kun, you are really worthy of being the worm in my stomach. What I am thinking, you know clearly, then do it like this. Without hesitation, I will lead my army to attack Danyang County tomorrow. Three days later, you will send someone to Kaiping County to contact Chen Zhihua! Stay stable first, and when I take down Danyang County, we will have more choices."

"Okay." Han Kun nodded repeatedly.

Qingzhou is one of the origins of the Qin wasteland horses. The most in short supply here is war horses, which is why Qin Feng is obsessed with Qingzhou. Of course, Lu must not have such advantageous resources. He has 30,000 elite soldiers under his command, and now 20,000 are cavalry. Even though these cavalry cannot be compared with the Qin cavalry that participated in the Battle of Hengdian, they are quite good. In recent years, through transactions with the Ming people, their equipment has been greatly improved. At least these cavalry have taken off their leather armor and replaced them with half-body iron armor. All the weapons in their hands have been replaced with ring-headed swords. Of course, even if the Ming people are willing to sell them to him, he cannot afford them.

So Lu must be confident that the imperial garrison in Danyang County was a group of scumbags in front of him. It was easy to seize Danyang County.

Early the next morning, 20,000 cavalry immediately set off their camp and rushed towards Danyang, and 10,000 invaders were escorting food and grass, following them all. In an instant, all the elites under Lu Ding had left Qingzhou. These 30,000 people were Lu Ding's real capital. As long as he held the 30,000 troops firmly in his hand, he would indeed have the conditions to bargain.

Ten days later, when Lu Zheng stood on the top of Danyang's city and watched his cavalry gallop in Danyang City and captured the collapsed Danyang defenders together, a messenger from Qingzhou ran into the city.

Han Kun sent new news, and the matter at Hulao Pass was revealed. Xiao Qiang and most of the senior generals under his command were killed and killed under the plan of Deng Shu and Dai Shulun. The mantis stalked the cicada and the oriole was behind. Deng Shu and Dai Shulun then fell into the trap of the Ming people, and both died of failure. Tens of thousands of soldiers of the Hulao who were dependent on them were defeated. The remaining Hulao army led by deputy general He Weiping to join the Ming people. The entire Hulao has now been in the hands of the Ming people.

"Why did you join me afterward?" Lu Dao tore the letter in his hand to pieces, and raised his hand and floated down the city one after another. "He Weiping has obviously defected to Mingren for a long time. Fortunately, he took this step, otherwise he would have to live under his hands in the future."

He walked down the city wall and hugged him and walked towards the city, "He ordered the troops to march immediately and immediately seized the entire county of Danyang as quickly as possible. He captured all the officials from all over the country into the county city, either serving me Lu or smearing their necks."

In Kaiping County, Chen Zhihua looked at the information in his hand in a daze. He never thought that Lu would definitely do this. This made his series of arrangements in Kaiping County fall into the air at once.

"Bastard, use such tricks." Wild Dog said angrily: "This guy ran away, but Qingzhou County can't run away. Since he kept Qingzhou County, why are we still polite? He will take it. As long as our Ming army appears in Qingzhou, I don't believe that those shrimp soldiers and crab generals dare to resist?"

Chen Zhihua smiled bitterly: "General Gan, I'm afraid he really can't get out the army. Lu must be cunning. Their envoy Han Kun has arrived in Kaiping County. Others are here to show goodwill, but we meet each other? This is to push Lu must be outward. If we occupy Qingzhou by force, then Lu must be the 30,000 troops, and they may become our enemies."

"What's so scary? I'll kill him." The wild dog said indifferently.

"But Your Majesty wants to take this army peacefully. There are not many war-capable soldiers in Qin State. Bian Wushuang's army is far away from the Luoying Mountains. On our side, there is only Lu Ding's troops left. If he can subdue him smoothly, it will save a lot of trouble!"

"So just look at it like this?"
Chapter completed!