Taking advantage of the increasing rain, Zhang He, after instructing Zhang Ni on Bowang's city defense, headed south with a few followers back to Xinye City.
As soon as he returned to Xinye City, Zhang He came to Mi Yang's house in person to ask for an audience.
After hearing the news, Ding Feng came out and saw Zhang He, who had gained Mi Yang's trust recently, and was soaked to the skin.
Thinking of Zhang He's current age, Ding Feng couldn't help but become anxious.
Ding Feng quickly took a towel and came to Zhang He. While wiping the rain off Zhang He's body, he said with a caring tone:
"What is it that makes the general so anxious?
Don't worry, it's already summer in Jingzhou, but if you catch the wind and cold due to the rain, the general may become seriously ill."
Ding Feng's concern made Zhang He's tense expression look better.
But Zhang He, who kept his mission in mind, did not respond to Ding Feng's concern, but immediately asked:
"Is Da Sima in the mansion?"
There was an anxious tone in Zhang He's words.
And Ding Feng didn't want to be anxious.
Ding Feng opened his mouth and replied:
"Da Sima is discussing matters with Deng Ai and several generals. I think he will summon the generals after the discussion is over."
After receiving this answer from Ding Feng, Zhang He nodded with satisfaction.
Then Zhang He took the towel from Ding Feng's hand and wiped himself.
Perhaps Mi Yang didn't want Zhang He to stay for too long. As Deng Ai and others who left the mansion appeared in front of Zhang He, Zhang He was also summoned by Mi Yang.
After hearing Mi Yang's summons, Zhang He quickly put the towel aside and walked towards the meeting hall impatiently.
Not long after, Zhang He appeared in front of Mi Yang with water droplets all over his body.
After Mi Yang saw Zhang He's drenched appearance, a look of surprise appeared on his face.
"Junyi, why are you in such a hurry!"
As he spoke, Mi Yang asked someone to get his clothes, thinking of changing them for Zhang He.
With Mi Yang's current status, he could donate his clothes to Zhang He, which was a great honor for Zhang He.
Zhang He was touched by this honor.
It also made him more determined to loyally advise Mi Yang.
Zhang He bowed deeply to Mi Yang and declined Mi Yang's kindness. Then he asked:
"Why did Grand Sima stand still?"
Zhang He's question was the reason why he returned to Xinye at starry night.
Nearly ten days have passed since Zhang Heyu visited Bowang at night.
Ten days was not a long time, but it was enough for Mi Yang to receive the news of Bowang's recovery.
Zhang He originally thought that after receiving the news of Bowang's recovery, Mi Yang would immediately send a general and his army to support him in an attempt to completely open the way to attack Xuchang.
But Zhang He waited and waited in Bowang, but never received Mi Yang's latest order.
The scouts sent by Zhang He also told him that there were no signs of large reinforcements coming from the rear.
These two points prove the fact that Mi Yang has no intention of attacking Xuchang.
As the saying goes, soldiers are valuable and they are quick. If Mi Yang was determined to attack Xuchang, based on Mi Yang's past style, I am afraid that a large number of Han troops would arrive at Bowang City in less than five days.
With Zhang He's military strategy, it was not difficult for him to guess this, but it was only after he guessed this that Zhang He felt puzzled.
Why!
It is clear that Xuchang is right in front of us, and it is clear that Xuchang's most important reinforcements have been trapped in Wancheng, why does Grand Sima still stand still?
After Zhang He considered the conversation in his mind, he looked up at Mi Yang and said:
"Bo Wang was recovered by our army, and the soldiers and people of Xuchang must have been frightened.
Now is a good opportunity for our army to regain Xuchang in one go.
The opportunity cannot be missed, and it will never come back. I think that the Grand Sima should immediately lead the army to the north.
I am willing to lead the horse and pedal for the Grand Sima, and serve as a meritorious dog."
Zhang He's words made Mi Yang laugh.
No wonder he can open and close his mouth several times and still be reused by the Lord. He is much more dexterous than Yu Jin in opening and closing his mouth.
Zhang He saw Mi Yang's smile and thought Mi Yang would agree to his request. Unexpectedly, Mi Yang responded to him with this sentence:
"I will not lead my army northward."
After hearing Mi Yang's words, Zhang He became a little anxious.
For a person who is obsessed with fame and fame, having the credit right in front of him but not being able to get it is even more uncomfortable than killing him.
"Da Sima!"
Zhang Hezheng wanted to persuade him again, but Mi Yang waved her hand to stop him in time.
"Junyi, you are in the middle of the game and have overlooked some issues."
"Now may be a good time to attack Xuchang, but Xuchang is not an ordinary city. If you want to capture Xuchang, you will need tens of thousands of elite soldiers.
But if Gu takes tens of thousands of elite troops to attack Xuchang, then if Cao Xiu leads his army out of Wancheng and cuts off our army's retreat, won't our army be in danger?"
Mi Yang's explanation made Zhang He calm down.
He had indeed ignored this before.
In fact, Cao Xiu's previous performance was a bit cowardly, which made Zhang He subconsciously think that no matter how many soldiers and horses Cao Xiu had, he would probably only dare to stay in Wancheng and draw a wall to imprison himself.
Now under Mi Yang's reminder, Zhang He suddenly realized.
Since Mi Yang said so, Zhang He felt that he had guessed Mi Yang's intention.
"Could it be that Da Sima wants to use Bowang as a fortress to block Cao Wei's reinforcements, so as to capture Cao Xiu's troops in Wancheng?"
Zhang He felt that his inference was very close to Mi Yang's thoughts.
After all, judging from the current situation, this approach is the safest, and it also echoes Mi Yang's previous idea of winning Bowang.
Unfortunately, Zhang He was wrong again.
"Compared to Cao Xiu's troops, what Gu wants to eat more is the Wu army, which has always relied on its natural security!"
As soon as Mi Yang said these words, a look of great surprise appeared on Zhang He's face.
Was it because he was deaf due to his old age that he misheard Da Sima's words?
Eat Wu Jun?
Now their main opponent is Wei Jun!
What's going on with Wu Jun?
It is not to blame that Zhang He could not keep up with Mi Yang's ideas. This was not because of his poor military strategy, but because Zhang He was not at Mi Yang's level.
For Mi Yang, he always has two opponents.
After seeing Zhang He's surprised expression, Mi Yang smiled and said to him:
"Junyi, if you were Cao Rui, would you sit back and watch as an important city like Xuchang faces our army's attack?
This chapter is not over yet, please click on the next page to continue reading! Under the guidance of Mi Yang's words, Zhang He tried to put himself into Cao Rui's perspective to think about the questions raised by Mi Yang.
Soon Zhang He said the answer decisively:
"impossible!"
"Since you will definitely save Xuchang, what method will you come up with to rescue Xuchang when Cao Xiu's troops are difficult to use in a short time and Sima Yi's troops cannot leave the defense area without permission?"
The two most important internal legions cannot immediately support Xuchang, so internal support is useless, then?
Zhang He instantly thought of a possibility:
"It's Wu Jun!"
"Cao Wei and Sun Wu are originally an alliance of brothers. Now that Xuchang is in trouble, Cao Rui will definitely send someone to ask Sun Quan for help!"
Zhang He's answer made Mi Yang clasp her hands and laugh.
"Jun Yi is a smart man, and Cao Rui is also a smart man. Whatever Jun Yi can think of, Cao Rui can think of."
After saying this, Mi Yang's face became serious.
"Everyone in the world thinks that taking Bowang alone is an attempt to attack Xuchang, or to annihilate Cao Xiu's troops.
But they don't know that in Gu's eyes, compared to the two, Wu's navy is Gu's biggest worry.
On the first day he came to Jingzhou, Gu Zai asked Governor Deng how long it would take for Jingzhou's navy to return to the standards of its heyday.
Governor Deng replied that it would take at least ten years.
ten years?
Ah.
I am a young man, and young people are always energetic. I cannot wait for ten years.
So is there any way to enable our navy to catch up with the enemy in a short period of time?
Sometimes it is difficult to improve, but it is extremely easy to destroy.
The Yangtze River is mighty, and I am currently unable to compete with the Soochow Navy on the Yangtze River.
But what if they deliver it themselves?"
When Mi Yang finished speaking, Zhang He looked at Mi Yang with a look that could no longer be described as awe.
It's timid.
I wonder who in the world can think of Da Sima’s true purpose?
This chapter has been completed!