"General Zhang, is there any fraud in the Jingzhou Army's troop deployment?"
Listening to what his confidant said, Zhang Ren frowned slightly. The Jingzhou Army has been deploying troops frequently recently, and the possibility of fraud cannot be ruled out. Currently, if the Shu Army wants to formally declare war on the mediocre Jingzhou Army, it still needs to wait until Sang Hongyang returns.
Then make the final decision.
Once Sang Hongyang returns and brings back the news that the Shu army and Dou Jiande have successfully formed an alliance, Zhang Ren can immediately send troops to attack Shangyong City. However, if Sang Hongyang's mission fails and the Shu army does not form an alliance with Dou Jiande, then the attack on Shangyong City will be
Yongcheng's strategy may be postponed indefinitely!
"Don't rush to send troops now. Let General Liu-eared Macaque and General Fan Kuai train the soldiers as soon as possible. We will discuss sending troops when Mr. Sang Hongyang comes back!"
After saying this, Zhang Ren returned to his big tent with his hands behind his back. He called the top generals and military advisor Chen Ping to discuss the strategy of attacking Shangyong City.
About a quarter of an hour passed. In the Chinese army's tent, the senior generals of the Shu army gathered together. Zhang Ren saw that everyone was here, so he took the initiative to raise the topic and discuss how to pay the least price in the shortest time.
Successfully captured Shangyong City!
"General Zhang Ren, as we all know, Shangyong is easy to defend but difficult to attack. Its geographical location is extremely important. It is a battleground for military strategists. It is difficult to capture Shangyong in a short time just relying on Hanzhong soldiers and horses. In my opinion, it is not as good as
How about asking the lord to ask for help from Chengdu first, and then dispatch troops from the Zitong-Jiange area to support, and assemble the army to take down Shangyong in one fell swoop?"
Listening to Wei Yan's suggestion, Zhang Ren nodded thoughtfully and replied loudly: "What General Wei Yan said is not unreasonable. A lion must fight a rabbit with all his strength. Although the Jingzhou army in Shangyong City is not large, Shangyong Yi
It is difficult to defend and attack. If our army cannot capture it in a short time, and wait for Jingzhou to dispatch reinforcements to support Shangyong, then we will never be able to capture Shangyong again, so reinforcements are very necessary!"
After Zhang Ren accepted Wei Yan's suggestion, he turned his attention to the other generals present and asked, "Do you generals have any other ideas?"
Seeing Zhang Ren's inquiry, Ji Chang, who had newly joined the Shu army, took the initiative to speak: "General Zhang Ren, in my opinion, we can first send a group of troops from Hanzhong south to Fangling, capture Fangling and cut off the enemy."
The connection between Shangyong and Yang Jian, and then the army was dispatched to attack Shangyong!
At that time, Shangyong was unable to survive alone, so how could he be the opponent of our army?"
It has to be said that Ji Chang's strategic vision is still very unique. He saw the importance of Fangling at a glance. Once the Shu army captured Fangling, it would be difficult for Yang Jian of Jingzhou to send troops to support Shangyong.
Not only that, if Shangyong City falls and Yang Guang wants to lead his army to escape back to Jingzhou, the shortest escape route they choose is through Fangling. At that time, the Shu army was guarding Fangling and could ambush Yang Guang's army halfway.
Beat up the drowned dog!
"What General Ji Chang said is true, but this Fangling is of great strategic significance. I am afraid that Yang Guang has already sent troops to guard it. It will not be easy for our army to seize food from the tiger's mouth!"
When Ji Chang heard this, he immediately clasped his fists and marched out. He said in a sonorous and powerful voice: "General Zhang Ren, the last general will ask Ying to go out to fight and lead the army to capture Fangling!"
Seeing Ji Chang volunteering for military service, Zhang Ren waved his hand proudly, threw down a military talisman, and then said loudly: "Ji Chang comes forward to obey the order. I order you to lead eight thousand warriors and bring leather bears. Lu Zhen
, Ba Manzi, Chen Ce, Xiang Mi, Jiang Cai, Lin Guang and other generals left Hanzhong and went south to attack Fangling, cutting off the connection between Shangyong and Jingzhou. After capturing Fangling, they led their troops to guard Fangling.
Tomb, prevent the enemy from counterattack, don't make any mistakes!"
This was Ji Chang's first battle in his life. His face was full of excitement. He clasped his fists again and replied passionately: "I will obey my orders and I will definitely fulfill my mission!"
After taking the military talisman for mobilizing the army, Ji Chang briefly saluted the generals present, then walked out of the Chinese army tent with his head held high, and began to mobilize troops and horses, preparing to set off for Fangling.
After watching Ji Chang leave, Zhang Ren glanced at the generals present with sharp eyes, among which Hu Li looked at him. Zhang Ren saw this and asked: "General Hu Li, you have led people to repair and reinforce Hanzhong in the past few days.
City wall, how is the progress?"
When Huli saw Zhang Ren questioning him, he quickly stood up and replied: "Let me tell you, general, everything is going well. The holes in the Hanzhong city wall have been repaired, and then the city wall was raised one foot higher with bricks and stones!"
After listening to Hu Li's report, Zhang Ren nodded with satisfaction. He looked forward with bright eyes and murmured to himself: "Now everything is ready, just wait for Mr. Sang Hongyang to come back. As long as Dou Jiande is willing to join our army,
If we form an alliance, then I can immediately raise troops and retake Shangyong!!!"
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Five days later!
Ji Xiaolan came back from Shangyong. After Liu Bang learned the news, he immediately looked for him in a hurry and asked Yang Guang's attitude.
Ji Xiaolan replied with a lonely look on his face: "My lord, on this mission to Shangyong, I told Yang Guang all the causes and consequences of the last fight. Unexpectedly, Yang Guang's attitude was extremely bad. Not only did he not apologize, but he even threatened."
Next time, I will send a large army to capture Hanzhong, or even Chengdu!', and then drove me back!"
Listening to Ji Xiaolan's words, Liu Bang was so angry that he was furious. He pulled out the sword from his waist, pointed it in the direction of Shangyong, and roared angrily: "Young man Yang Guang, how dare you insult me? Since you want to fight, then
I, the Shu Army, are not afraid of fighting, so I sent an order to Zhang Ren in Hanzhong to prepare to attack Shangyong immediately. I want to let Yang Guang know how powerful the Shu Army is!"
The message Liu Bang sent here was successfully delivered to Zhang Ren in Hanzhong after eight hundred miles of non-stop travel. Zhang Ren, who was responsible for guarding Hanzhong, saw such an angry order from his lord. He did not hesitate at all and immediately got up.
He mobilized his troops and rushed to Shangyong to prepare for battle with Yang Guang.
"General Six-Eared Macaque, come forward and listen to the order. I order you to lead 10,000 troops and horses, and take Wu Song, Wei Yan, E Huan, Zhou Jin and other generals to attack Shangyong from the front. There must be no mistake!"
General Fan Kuai, come forward and listen to the order. I order you to lead 10,000 troops and horses, and bring Bi Sheng, Li Xiu, Li Yi, Lu Dai, Feng Mei and other generals to assist General Liu-eared Macaque in attacking Shangyong. There must be no mistake!
General Huli, come forward and listen to the order. I order you to lead eight thousand soldiers and horses, and take Luli, Yangli, Huxiang, Xiongshanjun, Special Officer, Yanlong, Yanhu, Yanqiu and other generals to go south to assist Ji Chang.
Attack Fangling, wait until Fangling is captured, then rush north to support the two generals Liu Er Macaque and Fan Kuai, and attack Shangyong together, there must be no mistake!"
After hearing the words, the six-eared macaque, Fan Kuai, Hu Li and other generals quickly came out of the queue, bowed and clasped their fists, and shouted in unison: "General, I obey!"