Yang Mi hurriedly walked into Liu Ruyan's tent, looked up at Liu Ruyan who was fully armed, and said bitterly: "General, failed."

In fact, from Yang Mi's expression, Liu Ruyan also guessed that this action would definitely be a failure. But when she heard Yang Mi say it, she sighed disappointedly.

"It's been quite smooth all the time, why did it fail at the last moment?" she asked.

The action that Liu Ruyan mentioned was that after the Tang army had returned without success after many days of attack, Yang Mi offered a plan to recruit a large number of civilians in the Hougang. Since the Tang army camp, they began to dig tunnels into the city. On the other hand, the excavation operation has been progressing smoothly. Several tunnels have been dug under the city wall. It is obvious that in one day, they can be directly dug into the city.

"General, Liu Xinda is extremely cunning. This man dug a trench in the city and then dredged water to fill the ditches. But we were confused. After digging all the way, the thickness was too thin. The water in the ditches in the city broke through the last layer of soil wall and the water poured back into the tunnel." Yang Mi said.

"What are the casualties in the rear camp?"

"The water came too suddenly, and washed the tunnel all the way, soaking most of the tunnel. Only dozens of people in the tunnel escaped," Yang Mi said with his head down.

Liu Ruyan was moved, "There were so many casualties?"

"It was the official who dereliction of duty and was eager to seek merit. There was no need for so many people in the tunnel. It was the official who wanted to speed up!" Yang Mi whispered.

"Forget it, this is also my responsibility." Liu Ruyan stood up a little annoyed: "I have been attacking Ezhou for more than half a month. Apart from knocking down the stone walls built by the other party and filling the external trenches, there was no progress. However, casualties are increasing day by day."

"Liu Xinda is as cunning as a fox and began to build Ezhou's defense very early. Ezhou itself is steep and difficult to attack. Liu Xinda is the Liang general who knows the best of our Tang army. It is difficult to fight, and it is expected that it is impossible." Yang Mi said.

Liu Ruyan sat down again, took a deep breath to calm her emotions, "Does Yang Changshi mean to suspend the attack?"

"General, we have suffered heavy casualties in recent days. In addition, today's defeat has a great impact on morale. The subordinates feel that since they cannot succeed quickly, they will change their strategy." Yang Mi said.

"Change it into a siege?" Liu Ruyan said: "But Ezhou City is well prepared, and siege is probably not the best way."

"General, over time, the morale of the defenders in the city cannot be as high as they are now." Yang Mi said: "Just take Yingcheng by us, Ezhou will become an isolated city, and it is inevitable that the morale of the Liang army will float. There is no need to support outside, and no need to defend inside. I think the Liang army understands this. We will increase our psychological offensive and further shake the Liang army's determination to stick to it. More importantly, as long as our Tang army is progressing smoothly in Henan and Guanzhong, what reason can the Liang army here hold on?"

"In this way, we can't catch up with the Battle of Chang'an?" Liu Ruyan was a little annoyed. Originally, she wanted to participate in the Battle of Luoyang!

"General, who is not fighting?" Yang Mi smiled and said, "If the general must go to Ezhou City quickly, there is no way."

"You have a way? Why didn't you say it earlier?" Liu Ruyan looked at Yang Mi in surprise.

"General, but this method is a disaster for the world." Yang Mi hesitated for a moment and said.

"Tell me, look."

"Summer flood is coming." Yang Mi took a step forward and whispered: "As soon as the rainy season comes, we withdraw our troops to a high place, and then build a dam to divert water, which will flood Echeng."

Liu Ruyan's eyelids hopped and she took a breath. It was indeed a desperate plan to hurt Tianhe.

"There are actually not many ordinary people around Ezhou City." Yang Mi said: "Just move them away, and although Ezhou City is inlaid with blue bricks and embedded with stones, their foundation is still soil. From this time we dig the tunnel, we can find out. Only when we attract heavy water and soak him for more than ten days, his city wall will inevitably collapse. Even if it does not collapse, the water level outside will inevitably rise in the water level in the city. In addition, with such weather, there may be plagues everywhere. There are so many soldiers gathered in Ezhou City, and the original population is dense. If the plagues are gone, they will be destroyed without attacking."

Liu Ruyan said in shock: "How to control the plague together? At that time, I'm afraid we will suffer a lot."

"General, we can naturally prepare more medicinal materials for preventing plagues in advance, and then collect more medical camps for backup. Even if there is any problem, we can quickly kill the signs, but there is no such convenience in the city. I don't believe that Liu Xinda has also prepared a large number of medicinal materials for preventing plagues. Even if there are medicinal materials, how many medical officials will he have?"

Liu Ruyan remained silent.

"General, if you want to go to Ezhou quickly, this is the most convenient way. If you don't control the troops, you should be cruel when you should be cruel. Otherwise, we will have to be besieged for a long time, or mobilize reinforcements, and attack without regard to casualties. If we are our own people or Liang army, I think the general will have his own concerns!" Yang Mi bowed and said.

"I understand, you go down first, I'll think about it!" Liu Ruyan waved her hand and said.

Yang Mi bowed slightly and turned around and came out of the handsome tent.

The next day, Liu Ruyan gathered to discuss matters.

Yang Mi looked at Liu Ruyan's haggard expression, and her heart moved slightly, but she lowered her head again, looking at her nose and looking at her nose. However, when Ren Xiaonian, Li Mi and other generals saw Liu Ruyan's appearance, they all felt guilty, and were covered in dust and could not raise their heads.

"The battle on the battlefield naturally has both wins and losses, not to mention that we are far from being defeated now. We can only say that we are temporarily frustrated. Are they all so depressed?" Liu Ruyan knocked on the table and said, "Everyone raised their heads, you were dejected. What would it feel if the soldiers at the bottom saw it? One soldier was so arrogant and he lost a nest of bears. Next, I just wanted to find a way to win."

The words made everyone even more ashamed and stood up and bowed.

"Okay, let's sit down, let's talk about a happy thing first. Li Gan has already taken Yingcheng." Liu Ruyan smiled and said, "It's ridiculous that the Yingcheng garrison Xia Yi actually wanted to fight against Li Gan. Ten thousand Zhongwu Army was defeated by Li Gan's attack. Xia Yi didn't even dare to go back to Yingcheng and fled back to Anlu in a panic. After Li Gan took Yingcheng, it was suspected that Xia Yi would definitely be unwilling to give up, so he led his troops to set up an ambush. It was actually three days later, after Xia Yi collected the defeated troops, he joined forces with Lu Chen from Anlu, gathered more than 10,000 troops and horses, trying to kill one to regain the horse and rifle to capture Yingcheng, but was ambushed by Li Gan by Li Gan in a 50 miles away from Yingcheng. Xia Yi and Lu Chen were all killed in this battle. Li Gan only led the cavalry and captured Anlu without bloodshed. Now Anlu, Yingcheng has all been all for us."

After listening to this military newspaper, the morale in the account was really boosted. Compared with Li Gan's brilliant record, the other generals in the account did not have to be even more embarrassed. In particular, Li Mi and Ren Xiaonian were even more blushing.

"The advantage is still on our side." Liu Ruyan smiled and said, "But Liu Xinda is obviously not comparable to Xia Yi and Lu Chen. This person fought with us many times, and when he was in Pinglu, it caused us a lot of trouble. Therefore, it is impossible to attack Ezhou City, so we need to take it slowly. Next, our strategy will change slightly, and change to an emergency attack to a siege."

"General, please allow me to attack for a while. The last general is willing to issue a military order." Ren Xiaonian stood up suddenly: "The last general is willing to personally lead the way to death and fight in the city. The general will definitely take over Ezhou City. What Tian Guofeng could do back then can also do."

"I know General Ren's loyalty and courage." Liu Ruyan shook her head: "But Ezhou City at this time has changed a lot compared to Ezhou City that day, and it cannot be said the same. I have made a decision, so General Ren doesn't need to say more."

Ren Xiaonian had no choice but to sit down.

Liu Ruyan followed up with a series of military orders, which shocked the generals. Liu Ruyan actually ordered the army to retreat and choose another location to camp. It seemed that she was really preparing for a long-term siege.

It is obvious that Liu Ruyan has no intention of discussing with everyone. After the military order was issued, the generals could only accept their orders, and then hurriedly left the tent to arrange a matter.

With Liu Ruyan's distributing one by one, only the marching chief Yang Mi and the marching Sima Gong Yunda were left in the tent.

"Shi Yang, what you said yesterday, I still think it's feasible after thinking about it." Liu Ruyan said.

"The General is wise."

"You and Sima Gong will handle this matter together. The two of you should discuss it together, and be sure to keep it from leaking." Liu Ruyan whispered: "If you don't do such a thing, you must be able to attack with one blow. Otherwise, it will become a laughing stock in the world and will be criticized by history."

"The official understands."

The Tang army's retreat was carried out under the eyes of Liang's army in the city. It was a big deal and had no scruples. Liu Hanqing above the city was gritting his teeth.

"General, they cannot capture the city of Ezhou. They are going to retreat when they are in trouble. Please let the last general lead the army to attack." Liu Hanqing pointed to the Liang soldiers cheering on the top of the city and said, "The morale is available."

Liu Xinda shook his head flatly: "Yan Zhi is not a conspiracy of the Tang army? Han Qing, since we have forced the Tang army to retreat, why are there any trouble? The opposite of us is Liu Ruyan. Although this person is a woman, he has taken the Tang emperor from Chang'an to fight thousands of miles, and even His Majesty is her defeated general. This year, he has swept across Liangzhe. I have no confidence in such a person fighting with her in a field. I am afraid that she is eager to leave the city and fight with him. Have you seen her cavalry?"

Although he was still a little dissatisfied, Liu Ruyan's fame did not come from her husband Li Ze. This woman was indeed famous with every sword and shot.

"What the general said is very true." Liu Hanqing said: "Since you are not ready to fight back, then let's arrange for the scouts to go out of the city to stare at them and see what their next general arrangement is?"
Chapter completed!