Su Hu's Strategy in Jizhou

"What are Master Su?"

"That's utter nonsense! We've been following Master Su for over a decade. Others may not know our temperament, but surely Master Su knows it? Are we the kind of despicable people who desert in the face of battle?"

"Let alone the old, weak, sick, and disabled in Chaoge, even if Grand Tutor Wen Zhong from the North Sea came in person, we would still not be afraid."

This general's words were truly resolute and unyielding.

His tone was arrogant and imposing, instantly igniting the arrogance in the others.

"General Zhao's words are reasonable. We have all received great kindness from you, my lord. How can we desert our posts at this crucial moment? Wouldn't that make us a laughingstock among the heroes of the world? We will follow you closely and vow to protect Jizhou."

"That's right. Jizhou is difficult, but it's not without hope. As the saying goes, 'One effort is the first, then the second, and finally the third.' As long as we hold our city and stay inside, even Wen Zhong Grand Tutor Wen, who is known as the pillar of the nation, can't do anything to us, let alone a mere Huang Feihu. What is there to fear?"

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Many soldiers expressed their vow to serve to the death.

Should we exert all our strength, uphold filial piety and loyalty, and even die for our country?

Hearing these words, Zheng Lun still seemed to have some hesitation on his face.

"It is not that I, Su Hu, am weak or hesitant, but rather that Chaoge is indeed teeming with talent. The stability of the realm today owes much to Huang Feihu. Now that he is near Chaoge, I truly fear that you generals are no match for him."

Upon hearing this, many of the generals showed expressions of anger.

"Your Excellency, perhaps Huang Feihu has some skill, but we are equally formidable. If Huang Feihu dares to attack, we will ensure his utter demise."

"My lord, if Huang Feihu dares to attack the city, I will surely capture him. If I fail to capture him, I will offer my head in return."

Surprisingly, a general signed a pledge to die at this moment.

The fighting spirit surged in everyone's eyes.

Everyone was eager to make a name for themselves and achieve great things.

Su Quanzhong witnessed all of this.

He couldn't help but secretly give his old man a thumbs up.

Indeed, experience matters most.

The old man's acting skills were truly impressive.

By feigning retreat and using just a few words, he managed to persuade many generals to pledge their loyalty to the death.

In this way, Jizhou will surely be united as one, like an iron barrel, to jointly resist the enemy.

It's estimated that the 500,000-strong army of Chaoge, as well as Huang Feihu who has been lurking nearby, will suffer a major setback here.

If the army of Chaoge were to suffer a major setback in Jizhou, how would the other warlords view Chaoge?

How would they view the world today?

How would one view the tyrannical ruler who abused his sister in Chaoge?

Su Hu finally stopped acting and stood up straight, like a javelin standing between heaven and earth, exuding an extremely sharp aura.

Clearly, Su Hu was not the cowardly figure he had just described, but rather a powerful and ruthless leader in the land.

"Since you generals are so determined, I am very pleased. In that case, let us fight against that tyrannical emperor."

"Let's see if Huang Feihu lives up to his name, and whether that tyrannical ruler is truly destined to perish. At that time, we will still need to rely on the divine might of you generals."

Upon hearing this, the generals naturally bowed in greeting.

Standing on the high ground, Su Hu's eyes revealed a sharp gaze.

"In the coming days, we must have our spies in Jizhou gather as much information as possible about Huang Feihu's movements."

"Chaoge is probably still gathering its troops. It's impossible for them to arrive in less than five or six days once they've assembled Chaoge forces."

"During this time, Huang Feihu is probably waiting to regroup with the troops in Chaoge, so he might become a little lax."

"We can take this opportunity to wait for the enemy to tire themselves out, then launch a surprise attack and wipe out Huang Feihu will never expect us to launch a sneak attack. If we can capture Huang Feihu alive, that would be even better."

"The fact that the troops from Chaoge suffered a defeat before even arriving is a major blow to them."

Upon hearing this, the generals' eyes lit up.

Su Hu's son, Su Quanzhong, was the same.

"Father is indeed a man of great strategy. This plan is brilliant. Chaoge is three days' journey from Jizhou. It is obviously not easy for Chaoge to muster 500,000 troops. They obviously cannot arrive in a short time. Even if they travel day and night at full speed, they will be exhausted by the time they arrive."

"If we can kill Huang Feihu before the main force of Chaoge arrives, it will severely damage Chaoge's morale."

"After this battle, perhaps all the feudal lords in the land will express their admiration for Father."

The other generals were clearly also extremely impressed upon hearing this.

This plan is indeed brilliant.

Huang Feihu commanded tens of thousands of special cavalry, and during this period, he had been lingering near Jizhou, which had indeed put great pressure on Jizhou.

This caused widespread panic in Jizhou, and now the army from Chaoge is about to arrive.

This period might be the time when Huang Feihu becomes complacent.

If they could seize this opportunity to give their hair a dramatic makeover, it would indeed be a major blow to them.

Before the main army even arrived, Huang Feihu suffered a defeat, an event that was sure to shake the world.

"The military commander is right. Let Huang Feihu grow stronger first. We can then use the strength of Jizhou to defend the city to the death and wear them down."

"If the feudal lords of the land knew that Chaoge couldn't even take over Jizhou, they would surely be moved by the news, and then our opportunity would come to Jizhou."

His gaze was deep and unfathomable, a faint light emanating from him, so radiant that one dared not look directly at him.

"The Chaoge army is expected to arrive within five or six days. Even though 500,000 is a large force, the incompetent ruler of Chaoge still has some methods. Within these five or six days, the primary objective is to launch a surprise attack on Huang Feihu. The second objective is to storm the enemy camp while the 500,000 troops are setting up camp, giving the Chaoge army a shock. The other objective is to burn their supplies. If this plan succeeds, the crisis in Jizhou can be resolved!"

After a series of intense discussions, everything was finally arranged.

The soldiers of Jizhou were in high spirits.

Su Hu then turned his head and looked at Su Quanzhong beside him.

"Since Jizhou is preparing for a long-term strategy, it must be fully prepared. If the Chaoge army cannot take the city quickly, it may besiege the city without attacking. Therefore, Jizhou must have ample food supplies."

"In the next few days, Quanzhong, I need you to upgrade and transport the remaining grain reserves from the vicinity of Jizhou to Jizhou City."

"Be extremely careful to avoid Huang Feihu. If he sees Huang Feihu, it will likely cause further trouble, and it will be extremely dangerous."

Su Quanzhong nodded, accepted the order, and left.