The ancestral residence of Yang Xiu originally belonged to the Yang family of Hongnong.

Later, when he was young, he followed his father Yang Biao and Dong Zhuo to move the capital to Chang'an and lived there for many years. He had a good understanding of the geographical conditions between Guan and Liang!

Hearing that Cao Cao was asking for advice this time, he naturally had a somewhat arrogant attitude.

"Your Majesty, our army is attacking Hanzhong. The only channels that can facilitate the march of the army are Sanguan Road [Chencang Road] and Qishan Road."

"The rest of the Tangluo Road, Baoxie Road and other roads are rugged and dangerous roads, and cannot support the transportation of large-scale legions and logistical food roads and other materials at all."

"But now Qishan Fort is controlled by the Shu army, and our army cannot march into Hanzhong from Qishan Road. The only feasible option is to march south along Chencang and Sanguan Road."

"It's just that if Wudu County ignores it, our army's dispersal route will most likely be attacked by enemy troops, so the food route will be unstable."

Yang Xiu solemnly analyzed the pros and cons and said bluntly, "If you want to capture Hanzhong, Wudu County must control it."

"If we don't let the Shu army follow our army, we will be in serious trouble."

"The army is in danger of overthrowing at any time!"

His resounding words seemed to be deafening. Cao Cao, who was at the top, thought about it carefully and felt that it made sense deep down in his heart.

However, on the surface, he remained calm, and just gave some symbolic praise. Then he looked at Liu Ye and Jia Xu's advisors on one side, and asked:

"Zi Yang, Wen He, and Dezu, what do you think of this plan?"

"Your Majesty, I think this strategy is feasible!"

"What Yang Lord Bo said is true. Take Wudu first and advance step by step."

After hearing this, Liu Ye was the first to affirm loudly and express his stance.

Looking at Jia Xu on one side, he still had an expression as old as time. Over the years, Cao Cao also knew that this person had a very low-key nature.

A hint of helplessness appeared on his face unconsciously, and he could only ask in a deep voice again.

After all, subordinates are not good at singing, do not form cliques, and do not get involved with various factions. This is undoubtedly the minister that the lord likes the most.

Especially for an overly suspicious ruler like Cao Cao, Jia Xu's style is indeed an extremely safe approach.

As Cao Cao asked again, Jia Xu slowly raised his hands and said, "Your Majesty, Xu thinks it is inappropriate for the army to attack Wudu County with all its strength."

"Hmm? What does Wen He mean?"

"The terrain of Wudu County is steep and there are many high mountains. As a result, various Qiang and Di tribes are hidden in the county. Even if our army is large, it can drive away the current Shu defenders."

"But I heard that Zhao Tong, the guard who is currently stationed in Wudu and Yinping, has a close relationship with Shenlang, Baima and other Qiang people, and he has a strong prestige among the Qiang and Di."

"If this person cannot withstand the offensive of our army, he can send his troops to hide in Wudu, summon the Qiang in the mountains of Yinping, and have various tribes secretly harass our army."

"At that time, should our army launch a large-scale southward expedition to Hanzhong, or should we continue to garrison Wudu and be responsible for mopping up the remnants of the Shu army?"

As Jia Xu's words came to an end.

All the civil and military personnel present could not help but feel their skins go numb all of a sudden.

This matter is indeed very difficult!

"That's right!"

"If a large army attacks Wudu County, it will be very disadvantageous once the enemy troops go deep into the mountains and use the terrain to deal with us, right?"

At this time, not only everyone was echoing Jia Xu's words.

Cao Cao's face suddenly darkened.

He also realized the serious consequences that would occur if the army went all out to capture Wudu County first.

That is, just as Jia Xu thought, the Shu army took advantage of the terrain around Wudu and dragged him into the quagmire of war, thus losing the best opportunity to attack Hanzhong.

Although Hanzhong County is affiliated to Yizhou.

However, Hanzhong and Bashu are actually thousands of miles apart, blocked by mountains and mountains.

The towering Daba Mountains almost isolate these two places.

Even if Liu Bei in Chengdu heard the news that Cao was planning to conquer Hanzhong, taking into account the marching time and preparations for the war, he would not be able to complete the defense of Hanzhong in less than two months!

Before sending troops, Cao Cao made plans.

The purpose of this southern expedition to Hanzhong was to seize Yangping Pass and enter the Hanzhong Plain as quickly as the autumn wind swept away fallen leaves.

Otherwise, once the Shu army successfully deploys its defenses,

Because of the unique terrain of Yangping Pass where only one man can pass it and no one can pass it, I am afraid it will fail again.

Jia Xu's words also reminded him!

"Wen He's words are reasonable. Our army must take advantage of the situation to attack this time. We must not let Liu Bei from Chengdu personally provide the main reinforcements. Otherwise, it will be extremely difficult to conquer due to the steepness of Yangping Pass."

Cao Cao then spoke with a solemn expression.

"But if Wudu County is left alone, what will happen if the Shu army here attacks and harasses our army?"

Yang Xiusui also said quickly,

As soon as he said this, Cao Cao became somewhat silent.

Although Yang Xiu had always been high-profile and acted on his own initiative, which made him extremely unhappy, it was undeniable that what Yang Xiu said was indeed the truth.

After pondering for a long time, Cao Cao did not think of a good and foolproof strategy. Then he couldn't help but look at Jia Xu's figure again, and there seemed to be a hint of hope in his eyes.

Jia Xu had always been resourceful and resourceful. He felt that since he had seen the disadvantages of attacking Wudu County with all his strength, he probably had a countermeasure.

After hearing this, Jia Xu could not help but respond, "Your Majesty, Xu's suggestion is to advance in three directions."

"Your Majesty, your Majesty, will personally lead the main force out of Chencang and march directly to Hanzhong along the Sanguan Road. You will then select a large general to send an elite group to the west to go to the governor of Liangzhou. The troops will march along the Qishan Road to attack Qishan Fort and Longxi's Lin Lin.

Tao threatens Qiang Road, the main town of the Shu army to the west of Wudu."

"With two fronts advancing in parallel, the Shu army has too much time to worry about, so how can they have enough energy to attack our army?"

As soon as the words were spoken, Jia Xu spoke slowly.

This strategy is actually very similar to the division of troops proposed by Yang Xiu.

However, Jia Xu made some subdivisions. Yang Xiu proposed that the army attack Wudu County with all its strength, and then take Hanzhong step by step, while Jia Xu proposed to advance in three directions.

The two routes threatened the safety of Wudu County, forcing the Shu army to spare no effort to attack and harass the main logistics supply route of the army in Hanzhong.

Both of these strategies are actually in line with the strategic direction.

If Cao Cao was ten years younger, he might have adopted a steady and steady strategy.

But now he is eager to capture Hanzhong, how can he accept the proposal of slowly digesting Wudu County?

"Wen He's strategy is quite ingenious and accurate!"

As soon as he finished speaking, Cao Cao immediately agreed.

Immediately afterwards, he began to mobilize his troops.

"Zhang He listens to the order!"

"The end is here!"

The middle-aged general, who was burly and wearing a military uniform, immediately stood up and answered with his hands raised.

"I have ordered you to bring an elite army to Jicheng, the capital of Liangzhou, and have full power to oversee the military affairs of Liangzhou and attack Wudu, so as to create opportunities for the independent attack on Hanzhong."
Chapter completed!