Now that they have decided to attack Jizhou, their counselors started a series of plans. First of all, Xu You from Jizhou must be included. Xu You is Yuan Shao's number one counselor. Of course, this one was granted by an outsider. In fact, Yuan Shao
There is no specific classification of these counselors, but they usually pay more attention to Xu You.
Xu You also understood his situation. Over the years, he had worked hard for the Xiliang Army. A lot of information that could not be obtained by ordinary people was continuously transmitted to Chang'an. The relationship between generals and the overt and secret fights between counselors did not escape the Xiliang Army.
of discernment.
Jia Rong naturally spent money on asking Xu You to do things. Xu You, who was usually a bit arrogant and domineering in the eyes of counselors, gradually changed his image in people's eyes. He acted generously and often took officials to restaurants in the city to drink.
Or the generals in the army, Yuan Shao didn't pay attention to these things at all. Xu You was his trusted adviser, so Yuan Shao still had these considerations.
Regarding the war in Jizhou, counselors provided many suggestions.
After Jia Rong listened one by one, he said: "Have you forgotten that the Xiliang Army also has a navy?"
"Navy master?" Xu Shu asked.
The other counselors also cast puzzled looks. They had been on land for a long time, so they naturally ignored the water attack and made plans based solely on cavalry and infantry as well as siege methods.
Jia Rong nodded slightly and said: "It is the navy. Please see, everyone, the navy can attack the hinterland of Jizhou directly from here. When our army comes to the border, Yuan Shao will definitely send his elite troops to resist. The hinterland will be empty of strength.
, it’s a great time to take down Jizhou in one fell swoop.”
When Jia Xu heard this, his eyes lit up. Jia Rong's words provided more than just a little help to the Xiliang Army. The troops in the front could attract Yuan Shao's attention, and the rear became the key to the war. No matter who it was, once he heard it
After the news of the fire in the backyard, can you still sit still? Without the support of food and grass, the army will definitely face a defeat.
Jia Rong is only responsible for giving guidance, and the specific strategies are still left to the counselors.
In two years, some people cried and others laughed. After Liu Biao ascended the throne and proclaimed himself emperor, all the civil and military officials in Jingzhou received awards. Even Liu Bei's official position was promoted. Of course, these things are all false, because Xiao Xiao
Jingzhou in Jingzhou could not afford to supply so many supplies. There was no war in Jingzhou, so Liu Biao became a little domineering. He summoned the common craftsmen in the city to build the palace. In order to show his identity, the scale of the palace was completely built according to the scale of Luoyang.
The poor people of Jingzhou were able to have enough food and clothing under Liu Biao before, but now they have to bear a huge labor force, and they don't have any money to draw from. They are often whipped to build palaces, causing the destruction of countless people's homes.
While other princes gained development, Jingzhou fell into an unprecedented predicament. When Cao Cao's army invaded, Liu Biao hurriedly organized an army to meet the enemy. The one hundred thousand armored men in Jingzhou who Liu Biao said were neglected to train.
, seemed to be no match for Cao Jun, so he was defeated by Cao Jun.
Sun Quan from Jiangdong also took the opportunity to send troops to attack Jiangxia. In the eyes of the world, the prosperous Jingzhou was about to become a sea of war.
Liu Biao's infantry is not as numerous as Cao Cao's, but his navy, looking at the world, few can match it. If he can't defeat Cao Cao, why can't I bully your little Sun Quan? I poured all my anger on Jiangdong's army, but he won.
A few wins.
Cao Cao's attack on Jingzhou was planned for a long time. It was not just a small battle with Yuan Shao. The previous capture of Qingzhou was firstly to sound the alarm for Yuan Shao, and secondly for the long-term development of Cao's army. It was impossible for a small Yuan Shao.
The best time to delay the development of Cao Cao's army is to pacify the Central Plains before the Xiliang army and concentrate on dealing with Jia Rong. Cao Cao and Jia Rong can be regarded as good friends. If they don't talk about the war, they are completely
They can become irreversible, but for the benefit of both parties, they have to fight. Both of them understand these principles.
Liu Biao has been based in Jingzhou for many years and has already established a monolithic management system in Jingzhou. When he entered Jingzhou, he was just one person. With his own methods, he managed to bring the Jingzhou aristocratic families together through hard and soft tactics. With his current achievements, even if
Cao Cao was well prepared, and if he wanted to capture Jingzhou in one fell swoop, he would still have to pay a heavy price.
Cao Cao is bound to win Jingzhou, just as Jia Rong is determined to capture Jizhou. Like Jizhou, Jingzhou is also rich in food and grass. With Jingzhou as its support, it is very beneficial for Cao's army to carry out a series of military activities.
In fact, Liu Biao's contribution to the Central Plains was still very great. When war broke out in other parts of the Central Plains, Jingzhou was still very stable. The people lived and worked in peace and contentment, and were not affected by the war too much. It was not until Liu Biao couldn't sit still anymore that he came to what he is today.
situation.
However, Liu Biao's behavior later disappointed the people of Jingzhou. After becoming the emperor, Liu Biao should work harder. After all, his ancestors' foundation needed him to revitalize it. Unexpectedly, after becoming the emperor, Liu Biao was immersed in his past achievements.
, but some are unwilling to make progress. Not to mention Cao Cao, even the Jiangdong Army now has some disdain for the Jingzhou navy. If Sun Quan had Jingzhou's background, he would have wiped out Liu Biao long ago.
When Cao Cao attacked Jingzhou, Nanyang County was the first to bear the brunt. As a large county in Jingzhou, Nanyang County had a garrison of 30,000 people. The general in charge of the army was Liu Pan. With his own ability and family connections, Liu Pan gained a lot of influence in the army.
His status was still very high and he was well loved by the soldiers. Facing Cao Jun's pressure, Liu Pan showed a demeanor that was comparable to that of a general in Cao Jun's army and commanded with grace.
In fact, when Cao Cao mobilized an army to invade, he could not keep it completely secret. Firstly, he mobilized nearly 100,000 troops. The movement was too big and could be easily detected by interested people. Secondly, Cao Cao could not guarantee that there were no spies from other princes among his officials. In fact,
There are a few restless people among the princes from all over the world.
Liu Pan had made preparations before Cao Cao's arrival. He strengthened the walls and cleared the country, and drove the people around Nanyang County to the hinterland of Jingzhou, or gathered them in the county city, without providing any opportunity for Cao Cao's army to replenish. If they wanted food and grass, they could only come from
Pull the land over.
The wealth of Nanyang County is rare in Jingzhou. When the Central Plains experienced war, Jingzhou was in the midst of development and had not experienced too much turmoil. The people lived and worked in peace and contentment. It is not an exaggeration to say that they did not pick up things on the road.
Cao Cao began his first battle in Jingzhou, the Battle of Nanyang.
There is a three-meter-wide moat outside Nanyang County. Although it is a bit smaller than large cities such as Luoyang Chang'an, it is enough to stop Cao's army. Coupled with the 30,000 soldiers and horses in the city, Liu Pan is confident that he will
Cao's army is blocked outside Nanyang County. The food, grass and supplies in the city are enough for the army to use for three months. In three months, Cao's army needs to consume a lot of food and grass. It must be difficult for Cao's army to support it even with its background.
At the beginning of the arrival of Cao Cao's army, Liu Pan spread the news about Cao Cao's cruelty and murderousness everywhere, so that the people panicked and abandoned their homes and fled. After all, Cao Cao's style in Xuzhou was real.
Liu Pan's purpose was very simple, which was to fortify Yiwan City to confront Cao's army, and the county towns along the way were automatically abandoned by Liu Pan.
Cao's army captured empty cities one after another without any bloodshed.
The walls were clear and desolate everywhere. Wherever Cao Jun went, there were few common people. Cao Cao couldn't help but admire: "There is no shortage of talents in Jingzhou." If Cao Jun could capture the people's cities in Nanyang County, it would reduce a lot of the burden on the army. After all, ten
The army of ten thousand simply relied on support from the rear, which was very difficult.
One hundred thousand Cao Cao's troops were so vast, their banners covered the sky and the sun. The Jingzhou army on the city was inevitably a little frightened when they saw it. In recent years, Jingzhou has been in a period of stability. Except for the navy, there are very few soldiers participating in the battle. Such a situation
This is the first time many soldiers have seen the formation.
Liu Pan kept walking on the city wall and comforted him: "Soldiers, don't be afraid. The city wall is solid under our feet. Even if Cao Jun climbs up, he won't have much strength. Can't you even defeat a person who doesn't have much strength?"
There are also huge boulders of wood on hand. When they climb the city wall, if you throw one down, will they still have the strength to climb up? The usual training is to kill the enemy on the battlefield. Don’t forget that behind us are the people of Jingzhou.
We cannot allow Cao’s army to act arbitrarily in Jingzhou.”
Liu Pan's words quickly spread in the city through the messengers. The soldiers looked at Cao Jun with a stern look. In order to let his soldiers have a higher fighting spirit, Liu Pan would kill
The reward for a soldier was mentioned as fifty cents.
In the eyes of the soldiers of the Xiliang Army, fifty coins is nothing, but to the soldiers in Jingzhou, fifty coins is already very good. The soldiers fight to the death on the battlefield, for what reason, not only to defend
The home behind you is so simple. It is more about gaining fame, earning more money, and being able to support your family in the future. After all, no one can guarantee that they will be intact in every battle. Once an arm or a leg is missing,
, after returning to his hometown, he had no money and could only wait to starve. Jingzhou did not have the Xiliang Army's system of arranging jobs for retired soldiers.
Cao Cao set up camp outside the city, and did not pay any attention to the Jingzhou army in Wancheng. In his opinion, they were just a group of soldiers who could only hide in the city. Even if they were given the courage, they would not dare to leave the city.
Liu Pan, who was on the city, saw that Cao Jun, who had just arrived, not only neglected to take precautions, but also set up camp in a swaggering manner. He narrowed his eyes slightly and whispered: "Assemble a thousand cavalry and be ready at any time."
"No," the deputy general said, cupping his fists.
"General, Cao Cao has always been known for his cunning. If he acts like this, for fear of being deceived, it is better to be careful." Yi Ji advised.
