Guanxi County is adjacent to the east of the five lakes, and Jinchengfu is connected to Huanggang in the northeast, especially from the east of the river and crossing the Chibi, you will enter the flat Huanggang territory. However, Jincheng is bordered by Yueyang in the southeast. Lujiang and Jincheng become a barrier to the east of Guanxi and also the gate to the prosperous place in the southeast. Lujiang River can go down the water to Baling, while Yueyang is the western boundary. This geographical environment has created the western army. If you really want to go east, the best way is to go along the water. From Jincheng to the east of the river, Huanggang is a road, and from Lujiang along the chin of Lujiang is the southern line.

For Western Xinjiang, there should be two routes with their own advantages and disadvantages. The northern river waterway is unobstructed and large ships are feasible. Hanzhong naval army can go downstream and mostly along the river is plain. Except for the terrain of Jincheng and Huanggang, the terrain is slightly rugged. Most of the remaining areas are convenient for transportation, which is also conducive to the rapid advancement of the army. However, Huanggang is the focus of defense. There have been many defensive water camps along the river, which can be both defensive and inspectable. Now these water camps have been greatly strengthened with the tension in the situation. Many catapults and fire crossbows have been installed in the water village, which is enough to pose a considerable threat to the fleet attempting to move south along the water road. In Fucheng, there are still five divisions stationed, and now the navy is also in

Xijiang will not consider this point when it is continuously transferred north from Yueyang to Huanggang. It is not difficult for them to take down Huanggang in one go. If Xijiang chooses the southern line, it should be much easier in theory. Baling is far less defensive and deployment are far less than Huanggang, but the river from Lujiang to Baling is narrow, and water transportation is mostly dominated by small and medium-sized ships. The land route is rugged and difficult, transportation is inconvenient, and Baling is adjacent to the Maqi Khan. Xijiang's actions in Baling will inevitably be restricted by the Maqi Khan, especially the Maqi Khan are fighting happily in the peninsula area. If Xijiang really opens up a front in Baling, it is difficult to say what the Maqi Khan will react.

Situ Biao's face gradually calmed down. Now he was furious and complaining was useless. It was better to calm down and think about how to deal with possible crises. The two paths in the east of Western Xinjiang have their own advantages and disadvantages. Both have possibilities, but Huanggang is not worth worrying about the heavy troops being guarded now. However, although Baling has two divisions stationed in the Fifth Legion, can it resist if it is attacked by the Western Xinjiang Army?

"If I were Li Wufeng, I would definitely choose Baling as the main attack point. We have 100,000 troops to guard Huanggang. Although his first legion is strong, there are only 100,000 people after all. The terrain and climate of Huanggang will definitely have a lot of impact on the Xijiang Army, which they are good at fighting in the north. Once they fall into a hard battle in Huanggang, it may have a great impact on their morale. So I infer that Li Wufeng will choose the Baling front line. Although the road is a little rugged, the Lujiang naval army has been in a long time, and our defense in Baling is not stable. I am afraid that for them, except for Heshou Pass, it is easier to overcome. Combining multiple factors, choosing Baling should be a more realistic plan." Situ Biao had slowly returned to normal at this time, and his thinking became clearer.

"Well, Your Highness is right. It should be a wise choice for Li Wufeng to choose the southern line as a breakthrough. However, although their Lujiang naval army has been in force for a long time, the scale is too small. It is unlikely to launch an attack on Baling by water alone. If water and land advance together, the rugged terrain between Baling and Lujiang will be another test for them, and my subordinates have also taken this into consideration. We have ordered the Heshou Pass between Baling and Lujiang to strengthen the defense. It is not easy for Li Wufeng to break through. If Your Highness is not at ease, you might as well strengthen the troops of Heshou Pass appropriately. The reconstruction of Heshou Pass cost us a lot of funds. At that time, considering the threat from the west, we deliberately expanded the defense scale and increased the defense standards for the west. Now it is time for it to work."

After stroking the few thin beards under his jaw, Hu Tingzhi was very satisfied with Situ Biao's ability to consider this. Fortunately, he was prepared. The strengthening of Heshouguan defense not only locked the possibility of Lujiang going south on land, but the Heshou Water Wharf next to Heshouguan was the big one. After taking over the Chin Baling, he was worried about the threat of the Lujiang River's naval army, so he specially chose to build a stone fort that could block the waterway in the narrow river channel. Dozens of giant catapults and fire crossbow launchers were close to the Heshouguan city wall. If you want to forcibly rush through the waterway, you will be afraid that the ship will be destroyed and the people will die.

After hearing what Hu Tingzhi said, Situ Biao couldn't help but relax, "Tingding, are you sure Heshouguan can stop the Western Frontier Army from going east?"

"Your Highness, no level can truly stop the attack of the army. After all, it is the people who decide the outcome of the war, but Heshou Pass is indeed quite well built. You may not have visited it. You have been there twice. If you only need one regiment to resist the attack of a division, unless Xijiang is willing to take a legion to break through there, the result there may be disappointing Li Wufeng. I also believe that the military staff under Li Wufeng should be clear about this, so I still don't believe that they will choose the southern line." Hu Tingzhi's tactful words actually expressed different opinions in disguise.

"Whether Tingzhi means Western Xinjiang or may he choose the northern line as the breakthrough point?" Situ Biao stared at Hu Tingzhi's face.

"This, Your Highness, to be honest, my subordinates are not at ease. In addition to Yueyang, the three prefectures adjacent to Guanxi, are all over the border with Jincheng and Lujiang, and there is no way to go, Huanggang and Baling are both possible. It is not certain that the people of Xijiang can really cross the steep Wushan. We can only do this now. It is just right to concentrate on winning Jiujiang. As long as we seize Jiujiang before the Western Army attacks Wuhu, we will be invincible." Hu Tingzhi finally said

In my heart, of course, crossing Wushan is just a joke. Wushan's steep empire is famous. Many tourists and mountaineering enthusiasts like to search for a loft here, but they have never heard of an army that can cross here. "The one we need to supervise the most is the Jiujiang South Line, which allows the two divisions to strengthen the attack. Cheng Dayou did not deploy much troops on the southern line, and he relied entirely on the terrain to resist. As long as we strengthen the attack, I think they can even attack Jiujiang faster than the Luoshan side."

Situ Biao's eyes returned to the map for a long time before he said angrily: "Tingzhi is right, it seems that I must have to go to the battle personally. It's better, Tingzhi, you take charge of Yueyang for me. I will rush to Anqing now. I want to see if he has become a rebel army that has become Dayou, but it has really become an iron army!"

Seeing Hu Tingzhi being stunned and wanted to wait for another word, Situ Biao waved impatiently: "I have made up my mind. Tingzhi doesn't need to say much. When we take down Jiujiang, we will celebrate with a better life. The defense in the west will be asked to Tingzhi. Although there is no big move in Western Xinjiang now, we should not take it lightly. We must grasp the information at any time. As long as the Western Xinjiang naval army moves, it means that Li Wufeng will have some action. Be sure to report it to me immediately."

Seeing that the Lord's determination had been made, Hu Tingzhi stopped talking. Now this battle is like a race where both sides are heading together. It should be said that it will be a matter of time before the current situation develops. But can Western Xinjiang sit on the verge of Jiujiang? If Western Xinjiang can attack the inland of Wuhu before Jiujiang is broken, it means that the momentum of Western Xinjiang sweeping across Wuhu Lakes is irreversible, and all the blocking forces will be swept into the garbage dump of history. If the old side can solve Jiujiang before Western Xinjiang invades the inland of Wuhu Lakes, even if Western Xinjiang can attack the inland of Wuhu Lakes, then this battle will become the lasting war that Western Xinjiang is least willing to see. The balance of the war will be biased towards the Situ family. Situ Tai does not need to urge him to launch an offensive in the north, and the waiting and watching forces in the imperial capital will fall to the Situ family. No one can predict what the final outcome will be. All of this will be marked by the time when Jiujiang falls.

While the War of Jiuhuang became increasingly fierce, the humble and dirty guys Situ Biao mentioned seemed to be idle. At least the bitch who only talked about intrigue did not help his elder brother design him as Situ Biao guessed.

A trace of power flashed across the beautiful and bright phoenix eyes. Situ Yushuang never expected the situation to develop to this point. She knew that her sixth brother was afraid of hating her at this moment. If it weren't for her efforts to match and make promises, her sixth brother would probably have sent troops to Jiujiang no matter what. He would rather watch Li Wufeng and Situ Tai fight to the end of his destruction than participate. Situ Yushuang could see the thoughts of her brothers better than anyone else.

But what Situ Yushuang did not expect was that the guy Yousufu, who had been swearing in a promise, had already agreed to draw a division to cooperate with the Eighth Legion to help capture Jiujiang, but Yusufu suddenly changed his mind at the last moment and refused to send troops on the name of something unusual in the west of the West. This directly led to the Eighth Legion, which was hesitant because of his inconsistent attitudes with the Seventh Brother, who also remained unchanged. As for Situ Tai's side, in addition to taking action in Huzhou, the center of gravity of Jiujiang was not sent. This resulted in the fact that Situ Biao, who was originally barely joining, was suddenly thrown to the forefront of the storm. Jiujiang could not take it for a long time, and the main force of the Sixth Legion was dragged into the battle situation in Jiujiang. The pressure brought by the First Legion of the West Xinjiang, which was watching like a tiger, could even feel the pressure in Situ Yushuang in the imperial capital.
Chapter completed!