Chapter 2097 Even simple things can get annoying if you repeat them
Xiangyang City.
Cao Ren, Cao Zhen, Cao Xiu and others who returned from Dangyang immediately seemed to add a fire, burning the battlefield in Jingbei even more intensely.
With a small number of soldiers, he defeated the Jiangdong soldiers and even pursued them to Maicheng. If he were not afraid that he would fall into an ambush if he continued to pursue, Cao Ren promptly ordered the army to return. Cao Zhen and Cao Xiu, who must not be dazzled by the victory, wanted to fight.
I rushed to Jiangxia...
Even so, these revolving Cao troops were like a shot in the arm of Cao troops in northern Jing, which really improved the morale of Cao troops a lot.
Those returning soldiers, even with some injuries, would pat their chests nonchalantly and shout as loudly as they could, "This battle! It was such a blast! I'm telling you, you missed it."
This battle is really a pity! When the time comes to tell the story of my merits, I will at least be promoted one level higher than you! Hahahaha, I don't know when, you will all bow when you see me!"
"So what happened to the large number of people in Jiangdong? Aren't we still beaten to pieces? When we followed the general to guard the camp, we were killed in a blinding manner, with blood and flesh flying everywhere! Jiangdong's soldiers were ten times more than ours, but we still couldn't attack? The people of Jiangdong still couldn't attack?
How many balls are there for?』
"The third son of the Zhang family, that kid is amazing! I used to laugh at him for being a cavalryman, but now he is dressed in a great outfit and can stand up to at least ten of us! Tsk, tsk, tsk..."
"This time, let me tell you, when our cavalry charged, Jiangdong's soldiers were dumbfounded. They all stood like gooses, stretching their necks and just staring blankly. Then I was like this
One knife...swipe! Guess what, a row of heads flew up..."
Are you bragging? Just like many men have a special liking for the number 18. They know that there is some water in it, but they don't bother to take a ruler to measure it after someone tells them.
Neither Xiahou Dun nor Cao Ren stopped Cao's soldiers from shouting, laughing and bragging. Even if they heard it, they would just smile and have no intention of stopping it. After all, these Cao troops in the north of Jingzhou were previously beaten by the cavalry.
The suppression was too severe and morale was low. Now we would like to take this opportunity to improve some of Cao Jun's competitive spirit so that the next move can be carried out smoothly and completely suppress the Hussars and horses from the ground in Jingzhou.
In addition, it can also have a certain deterrent effect on those soldiers who surrendered from Jingzhou, especially when the soldiers of Cao's army become more powerful, the loyalty of the soldiers who surrendered from Jingzhou will naturally become more stable.
Therefore, there were a group of people on the left and one on the right, standing or sitting around the veterans of Cao's army, listening to the true or false words, and then watching the veterans of Cao's army playing with some trophies from Jiangdong in their hands.
They all stretched their heads and made some sounds of admiration from time to time.
However, in the Yamen Festival Hall, the atmosphere was not as lively as on the streets of the city, but rather solemn. Unlike ordinary Cao Cao soldiers who only knew one-sided news, most of the people present were high-level officials of Cao Cao's political group.
Or quasi-high-level generals, who naturally need to know more information, and their judgment of the situation is certainly not as optimistic as ordinary soldiers of Cao's army.
It's like a special market for cutting leeks in later generations. Ordinary little leeks and old leeks don't like each other. They both think they are the ones who have mastered the ups and downs of the market. They both think they will make a big profit, and they are happy when they see red.
Seeing green is sad, but whether it is a young leek or an old leek, they have actually forgotten that there are many sickles behind them that have more information...
Xiahou Dun, the Great Scythe, said: "Although the military morale is available at the moment, there are many wounded, and only five thousand can be used. Even if Jingzhou's troops are included, there are only more than ten thousand... If the general of the Hussar Army stands still, it will be difficult to attack for a while."
A quick victory is also..."
"The hussars must not be stationed in Fancheng for a long time!" Cao Ren said. He still had some injuries on his body, his bare arms were tied with cloth strips, and there seemed to be some bleeding in some places, but Cao Renhun said nonchalantly, "
Nowadays, hussar scouts are densely distributed in the north of Han River, just in response to this matter! If they are unmoved, why should they be so nervous and careful?"
Although it is said that Cao Jun captured the military fortress, that place was obviously closer to Fancheng. Firstly, it was attacked by Xiangyang, which was not easy to support. The other was because the Hussars and horses were stronger on land, and the military fortress was impossible.
It was built on the water, so Xiahou Dun only removed the obstacles to his advance and then burned the military fortress without leaving any troops.
In addition, Cao Jun's force on the water was relatively strong, but once ashore, he would be suppressed by the Hussar cavalry. As a result, Cao Jun's scouts in the Xiangyang area were severely restricted. Although Xiahou Dun repeatedly sent soldiers to investigate, the effect was not good.
For a long time, Cao Jun has not paid much attention to Jiang Dongtai. This concept is also normal. Just like Fei Qian's previous experiences in Beidi, Guanzhong, and Longyou, they were all considered by the Shandong nobles to be marginal areas that could be abandoned.
The people in those areas are all barbarians, not considered Han people...
Even Xijing in the early Han Dynasty could be cut off at will, let alone Jiangdong, which had not yet been developed in the Han Dynasty?
Therefore, the entire political group of Cao Cao paid most of their attention to the Cavalry General Fei Qian, and believed that the Cavalry General Fei Qian was the biggest enemy of the Cao family. As for Emperor Sun, go and play next to the children.
Go, don't disturb the adults' work...
Cao Cao's strategy was actually very bold.
Bold to the point of being a little crazy.
When Cao Cao wanted to fight Yuan Shu before, some people said that Cao Cao was crazy. Then Cao Cao won the fight and chased Yuan Shu all the way, like chasing a stray dog, completely defeating Yuan Shu's power.
Later, Cao Cao and Yuan Shao fought, and some people said that Cao Cao was crazy again, but Cao Cao won again, and Yuan Shao failed to recover. Then Jizhou changed hands, and Cao Cao overthrew the man behind him in one fell swoop and became the master of the country.
This time, some people think that Cao Cao has gone crazy again...
In some people's minds, if one or two people say there is a problem, then there may not be a problem. If a thousand or ten thousand people say there is a problem, then there must be a problem! Don't give in to all kinds of explanations, I
Don't even listen! I only believe a few people who say it can be ignored, and a bunch of people who say it's a big problem! So many people say Cao Cao is crazy, then Cao Cao must be crazy!
What's the problem with this? Can this be wrong? Even if we take a step back, there are some minor problems, but can it be said that so many people are wrong? The people's glasses, uh, their eyes are all sharp! If Cao Cao really
There is no problem in itself, but why are there so many people saying that there is a problem? What? Some people say that Cao Cao is not crazy? I didn’t see or hear it. I only saw and heard some people saying that Cao Cao was crazy! Many, many, many, many, many people said that Cao Cao was crazy.
Thousands of people have said this! I can represent the masses. No, I am the masses. How can you say that I am not the masses? Don’t believe there are so many people saying this? If you don’t believe me, I can still dig through the graves of posts, uh, find out
Evidence to prove what at least a few people have said!
Regardless of whether Cao Cao is crazy or not, just like the so-called masses are not necessarily the masses, and representatives are not necessarily representatives, at least Xiahou Dun, Cao Ren and others know that, whether they are facing Yuan Shu, Yuan Shao, or the current Fei Qian, Cao Cao
Basically, we are in a situation where we have to fight.
If Yuan Shu is not defeated, Yanzhou will not be protected. Its foundation is in turmoil, and its survival is at stake. It has to be defeated. If Yuan Shao is not defeated, Yuzhou will be destroyed. Cao Cao's hard work will become Yuan Shao's wedding dress. It is also a matter of life and death, and it is impossible to give in.
Now the battle of Jingzhou with Fei Qian...
It is also a matter of life and death.
If Jingzhou cannot be controlled, then the gateway to the Central Plains will be missing. General Fei of the Hussars can pass through Youzhou in the north, attack Qingzhou in Zhongmu and Taihang, attack Yanzhou in the middle line through Heluo and Hanei, and even attack southern Yuzhou through Wuguan.
Further south, you can invade Yuzhou through the Badong, Basili, and Jiangling areas. Once any route is broken through, Cao Cao will have no chance of defending!
With the prosperity of the hussars and the strength of the armor, what will happen if they are driven in? It is true that only cavalry can deal with cavalry. However, nine out of ten horse farms in the world are under attack.
If there are no horses in hand, how can we have enough cavalry and how to arrange them? Should we focus on preventing being caught in the face, or should we focus on preventing being attacked from three directions?
Therefore, Cao Cao must have defensive key points to block the cavalry's marching route. In the north are Yijing and Yuyang, in the middle line are Chenliu and Yangcheng, and in the south line is Jingzhou! That is, Xiangyang and Fancheng. As long as Xiangyang is blocked.
and Fancheng, it means that the Wuguan Line and the Jiangling-Badong-Baxi Line can be closed, which is very important for the defense of Yuzhou and Yanzhou, especially the defense of Xu County.
ha?
Why defend Mijiangdong?
A half-assed new city can make Sun Shiwan fascinated.
Therefore, from an overall strategic point of view, Cao Cao must capture Jingzhou, at least to ensure control of the north of Jingzhou. If he loses this land, it will directly expose Xu County to the front line, which is very important to the Cao political group.
That said, it is an extremely serious problem.
Xiahou Dun even knew that Cao Cao had once considered moving the emperor to Yecheng, but moving the capital was not a trivial matter. It involved so many matters that Cao Cao has not said anything yet...
It's just that Cao Cao has been very tight on the construction of Yecheng, just to have a way out in case of emergency.
Losing Jingzhou, losing the barrier of Fancheng in Xiangyang, and even southern Yuzhou facing a direct threat, Xu County is in danger. This situation is an unacceptable result for anyone in the Cao political group. Therefore, they can only fight, and also fight
It is necessary to capture Wancheng and build a defense system with Fancheng in Xiangyang to completely eliminate hidden dangers in southern Henan. Only in this way can the security of Xu County's southern line be ensured.
At the same time, in terms of grand strategy, the Yang family in the Heluo area, the area around Luoyang City, and the area near Hangu Pass are also a worry for Cao Cao. However, the attitude of the Yang family has always been very ambiguous. He can build relationships without eating or drinking.
Problem, we can even yell at the generals of the Hussars for being too expensive, the war horses are too expensive, etc. It’s okay, but when it comes to leaving the Hussars, Yang pretends to be confused...
This is understandable. After all, the hussar has a strong momentum, and it is reasonable for Yang not to dare to say that he is powerful. However, Yang is being pushed in front by the hussar as a cushion, so he naturally has some resentment, so once Cao Cao
If the Battle of Jingzhou can be won, it will inevitably affect the Heluo area, thereby acquiring Hangu Pass, advancing on Tongguan, and solving the problem of middle defense loopholes.
"ε=(′ο｀*))) Alas..." Xiahou Dun sighed softly, "It's just a pity that Wen Qian's matter has not been accomplished, otherwise the hussars and horses can be slowed down now... Even if Hanoi mobilizes troops again, after all, it will be
If there is less surprise, it may be difficult to achieve victory, and it will only have a containment effect..."
Cao Ren nodded and said: "Hanoi is alone. Even if there is a temporary advantage, it is still the water of the East China Sea and it is difficult to save it. Now we still have to see how to solve the situation in Jingbei."
Cao Zhen said next: "Uncle Xiahou, since we used the navy to capture the military base before, why not use it now to attack Fancheng?"
Xiahou Dun smiled and said: "There are few soldiers in the army."
Cao Xiu, who was on the side, saw that Cao Zhen still didn't understand, so he added: "Our soldiers are not skilled in Zhouji, and they mostly rely on the Jingzhou navy, which is very inconvenient... In addition, if the Fancheng army and thieves leave the army outside, we will
Should we wait for shore or not disembark?』
In fact, there are still many questions. For example, if the battle is based on water surface, will Cao's army take the lead, or will the Jingzhou soldiers take the lead? The water gate of Fancheng is also thick and dense. How many boats must be filled in to break it? And now there are only these boats left.
I made a batch. If the loss is too large, how can I replenish it?
"Ah...this..." Cao Zhen was speechless.
Carrot squatting, um, Xiahou Dun rubbed his forehead. He had thought about it for a long time and figured it out clearly. Cao Cao's own Jingzhou strategy is to take Jingbei as the first priority. Even if there are hardships now, it must be done.
Conquer Fancheng, otherwise Jingbei will not be able to gain stability. Therefore, the key now is to determine the movements of General Xu Huang. If General Xu Huang does not take action, then he will eventually have to fight hard.
It is naturally difficult to fight hard...
In the past few days, Xiahou Dun sent people to take boats and look at Fancheng from the Han River. They still saw the flag with the word "Xu" flying...
Xu Huang hasn’t left yet? Can you bear this?
While everyone was still debating, a messenger came hurriedly and delivered a military report.
Xiahou Dun unfolded it and took a look. He was overjoyed at first, and then a little angry. "Zilian has learned that Xu Gongming, the suppressing army under the hussar, has led the army through Xinye! In this way, the so-called "Xu Gongming" in Fancheng
"The word "general flag" may make you a suspicious soldier!"
"What?!" Cao Zhen said, "Already gone?"
"No wonder the cavalry scouts blockaded the north bank these days..." Cao Xiu also said, "It turns out it's to conceal the news..."
"Haha, once the suppressing army leaves, Fancheng will definitely be weak!" Cao Zhen laughed and said, "This is what God has given us! It will be determined in a battle, Jingping and Xiang!"
Cao Ren, on the other hand, remained calm, "I don't know who is guarding Fancheng?"
Xiahou Dun thought for a moment and said: "I'm afraid it was... the fortress defender before..." Of course, Xiahou Dun was not talking about the fortress defender when he attacked, but the fortress general when he defeated Cao Hong.
, "One is Liao Hua and Liao Yuanjian, and the other is Zhuge Liang, also known as Kong Ming... Only when both of them have meritorious deeds can they submit to the rule of the people..."
Cao Xiu said: "Liao Yuanjian? Zhuge Kongming? I have never heard of it before..."
"Liao Yuanjian, he was a military official..." Xiahou Dun knew some information about the soldiers and generals under Fei Qian. "As for Zhuge Kongming... he was also a disciple of Pang Degong. He once lived in a wooden house under Lushan Mountain.
...』
"Oh? This is really..." Cao Xiu shook his head. Is it produced by Lushan Wooden House again? Pang Tong, Xu Shu, and that Zao Zhi. It is said that although Tai Shiming is not well-known, he is also responsible for the Gongfang series. Now he is adding
The previous Zhuge Liang...
After occupying Jingbei, Cao Xiu also visited Fei Qian's wooden house under Lushan Mountain, but he didn't think there was anything special about it. Unexpectedly, after hearing Xiahou Dun's words, Cao Xiu suddenly felt that he didn't know if it was.
I missed something and didn’t notice it. I have to find time to take a look again when I can’t tell...
"But..." Xiahou Dun stroked his beard and said, "In Fancheng, the generals of the "Xu" family did not dare to take down their banners. They pretended to be suspicious and bluffed their strength...Although they have been able to hide this from you and me, it also shows that they
If you are guilty and timid and dare not show your true feelings to others, you must use the name of suppressing the army... If you are timid before fighting, you may not be a good general..."
Xiahou Dun said this, on the one hand, he was also a little angry at being deceived, and on the other hand, he also wanted to boost his own morale. After he finished speaking, he looked at Cao Ren again.
Cao Ren nodded slightly at the side.
"Everyone, listen to the order!" Xiahou Dun said loudly, "Soldiers are valuable and fast, and military aircraft must not be missed! A certain general has ordered that the entire army be prepared today, and tomorrow we will march out by land and water to attack Fancheng!"
……(^▽^)╭(′▽`)╯……
Xiahou Dun got some of his guesses right. The two people who were mainly responsible for defending Fan City were indeed Liao Hua and Zhuge Liang. However, some of his guesses were wrong because there was indeed a general named "Xu" in Fan City. He did not deliberately deceive his family.
Soldiers...
As for Liao Hua, he is not in Fancheng now, but sitting on a big rock in the mountains, with the shade of the trees above his head mottled.
There was silence among the mountains and forests, with only the sound of insects chirping.
Hiding in the mountains and forests is undoubtedly not a very good job. Fortunately, it has already entered autumn and winter, so there are not many mosquitoes nuisance, which allows Liao Hua, a mountain soldier with half a bucket of water, to get used to it.
Liao Huazheng took the map drawn by the previous scout and looked at it carefully...
This area is not a regular military area, because there is no water source suitable for large armies to drink in this area. However, Zhuge Kongming said that the vegetation here is rich, and even if there are no streams on the surface, there must be underground rivers, so he sent people to dig in the moist areas of the forest.
, and sure enough, after digging for more than ten feet, water seeped out.
Although it is not much, it is enough to support Liao Hua and others hiding here.
Liao Hua looked up again. There was still no movement at the lookout point set up on the mountain. He had been in the mountain for two days. Except for the necessary scouts sent out, no one was allowed to act without authorization to avoid being exposed.
whereabouts.
In fact, Zhuge Liang's strategy is really simple...
