Not only was the governor's mansion shrouded in a shadow, but even the soldiers in the military camp in the city were whispering about something. Random discussions were not allowed in the army, but the sudden appearance of the 80,000 Xiliang troops outside the city not only shocked the hearts and minds of
Shocked and fearful.
The people in the city gathered in small and small groups, looking at the heavily guarded soldiers patrolling back and forth. Their expressions were a little bitter, and they whispered. In the past, Nanyang was the channel for Luoyang merchants to trade in Jingzhou, and there was an endless stream of merchants coming and going.
Even the local people can find a job to support their families. Although the life is poor, they can get over it. Now Nanyang County is surrounded, the city gate is closed, and even the back of the city gate is blocked with stones and other objects.
It became a dead city.
In ancient times, it was easy for an isolated city to cause mutiny. Without elite and well-trained soldiers or shrewd generals, it was difficult for the soldiers to unite and besiege them for one or two days, and the people would not complain. For ten and a half months, the people would not complain at home.
I'm afraid we're going to run out of food. If we don't have anything to eat, something will definitely happen. Just for a bite of food, some people dare to take risks and take drastic actions.
The Xiliang Army outside the city seemed to have no intention of attacking. They just surrounded Nanyang County densely. There were only more than 20,000 defenders in the city, while the Xiliang Army outside the city had 80,000 people. Comparing the two sides, Xiliang Army
The Liang army's consumption was greater, but these consumptions were Yuzhou's savings over the years. The Xiliang army did not suffer a loss, it just sent the soldiers to Nanyang County for a tour, but Nanyang County was bound to win.
"A scholar dies for a confidant. I, Li Dian, used to be an unknown young general in the army. I was appreciated by my lord and became what I am today. I am willing to live and die with the city. I would rather live in pieces than in ruins. Even if I am the Xiliang Army
Even if Nanyang County is lost, we won't let them feel easy." After enduring so many days of torture, Li Dian made up his mind that even if Nanyang County was lost, the Xiliang Army would have to pay a sufficient price, even if there was only one defender in the city.
Army, he doesn't intend to give up either.
"Man Cheng's words are so heartfelt to me that even if I die, I will not let the Xiliang army get Nanyang so easily. Nanyang County was obtained by the Lord's 100,000 soldiers and horses. How can I hand it over to others like this?" Cao Chun also said.
He gritted his teeth and said, Li Dian is a general in the army, so he can have this realization, and he is a member of the Cao family, so he should dedicate something to Cao Cao's cause. But once a military general chooses this path, he will already have it.
They don't care about life and death. When fighting, they can abandon their lives and forget about death. They are wrapped in horse leather and their bodies are the destination of many generals.
Zhao Yun outside the city naturally didn't know what Cao Cao's army was thinking. It was Jia Rong's order to pull out the Yuzhou soldiers for a round of training. Although Guo Da ruled Yuzhou for a long time, it was inevitable that there would be Cao Cao's confidants in the army.
What Jia Rong wants is a team that is completely loyal to the Xiliang Army, rather than the presence of spies. Going around Nanyang County will not only test the combat effectiveness of Guo Da's soldiers, but also understand the characteristics of the soldiers in the army.
Condition.
"Master Guo, now that you are the governor of Yuzhou, what do you think about the attack on Nanyang County?" Zhao Yun asked unceremoniously as he sat at the top.
Zhao Yun did not dare to have the slightest contempt for the leader of the Yellow Turban Army who used to dominate the Han Dynasty. Heroes are born out of recklessness, but Guo Da was able to have his current career as a Yellow Turban rebel. He was by no means an ordinary person.
"General Zhao, you're welcome. The generals in Nanyang County are Li Dian and Cao Chun, generals under Cao's army. Needless to say, Cao Chun is a member of the Cao family and is loyal. Naturally, he will spare no effort to help defend the city. Li Dian is brave and resourceful.
The general, both civil and military, has a good reputation in Nanyang County, and there are counselors like Tian Chou in the city, so it will be difficult to capture Nanyang County." General Guo told the situation of Nanyang County, and added some details.
some of my own opinions.
Zhao Yun smiled and said: "Master Guo's words are very true. Before leaving, the Holy Emperor has issued an imperial edict that Nanyang County must be captured, no matter how high the price is, Master Guo can understand the meaning of this sentence.
Do you mean it?"
Guo Da's expression changed slightly, and he cupped his hands and said, "The Holy Majesty ordered us to use all our strength to attack Nanyang County."
"Well, Mr. Guo is commendable for his loyalty. After returning home, I, the general, will be in front of the Holy Master to give you many kind words." Zhao Yundao.
In terms of position, even as a former general, Zhao Yun was not as good as Guo Da, the governor of Yuzhou who was rewarded by Jia Rong. However, Zhao Yun was favored in front of the promotion, so it is understandable to say this. Moreover, Guo Da had just defected to the Xiliang army, so in this
He has no status in the group.
"I hope the general can hold down the battle for the army." Guo Da agreed.
Seeing that Guo Da was very knowledgeable, Zhao Yun nodded slightly.
"Sir, it is clear that Zhao Yun relied on the favor of the Holy Emperor to bully the ministers of the imperial court. I will report this to the emperor in the future." After leaving Zhao Yun's camp, Yu Dan whispered.
"Sir, Zhao Yun is a former general appointed by His Majesty, with a prominent official position. However, I have just joined the Holy Majesty, and my fame is not obvious. Moreover, there must be ministers who do not trust me in the court. Attacking Nanyang County is not a test for us by the Holy Majesty. As long as
Attack with all your strength, even if Nanyang County is not captured, it will be a great achievement and eliminate the concerns of the Holy One." Guo Da said slowly.
Yu Shan was shocked. He didn't expect that even Guo Da, a military general, had thought of this plan. He didn't even understand that Guo Da's defection to Liang State would definitely require some investigation, and attacking Nanyang County would be a test for Guo Da.
If you hesitate to patrol, or if you criticize the soldiers who sacrificed their lives, it may arouse the dissatisfaction of Luoyang. The emperor will be angry, but blood will flow thousands of miles, and the Liang Kingdom will definitely not appear. He is the governor of Yuzhou, and
The Yuzhou Mu in the non-Han Dynasty only had the power to evaluate officials in Yuzhou, but not to transfer them. Even if he was a prefect, he could not give orders.
The 80,000-strong army attacked Nanyang County day and night without giving any rest time to the defenders in the city. The effect of this kind of siege, regardless of casualties, was very obvious. Although the defenders in the city were elite, they could not endure such continuous attacks.
The battle has gradually shown its fatigue.
As soon as the war is over, there will be densely packed soldiers lying on the city wall. It is not known whether they are dead or alive. As soon as their heads touch the ground, they will fall asleep. Sometimes they will even fight continuously and not even bother to eat. Such intensity
Under this situation, even if Tian Chou had a strategy in his mind, he couldn't put it into practice. The Xiliang army has deployed its troops and horses, and will fight you to the death. There is no room for negotiation. People don't care about the death or injury of the soldiers. Who makes the Xiliang army rich and powerful?
The changes in the situation in Nanyang County and Yuzhou made Zhuge Liang feel caught off guard. His calm demeanor in the past also became a little anxious. He thought he was familiar with world affairs, but at the critical moment, Guo Da rebelled.
The entire land of Yuzhou has quietly passed into the hands of the Xiliang Army. The huge gap between the front and the back is not to mention Cao Cao. Even Cao Cao's neighbor Liu Bei can't stand it. Jingzhou has become stormy again. No one knows whether the Xiliang Army will
Aim the next target at Jingzhou.
The Xiliang army attacked Nanyang County, and the battle was fierce. Both the defenders and the attackers paid a high price. These were of little value to Zhuge Liang. What he wanted was that after the Xiliang army captured Nanyang County, Jingzhou
What impact does Liu Bei's development have? If Cao Cao is a wolf, then Jia Rong is a tiger with sharp teeth. Once his big mouth is exposed, someone is destined to suffer. From the Xiliang Army to the present, it has rarely been defeated. It is well-deserved
The ever-victorious general is now the emperor and his wings are already full. Even if all the scholars in the world are mobilized to fight against him, there will be no good results. Talents can be cultivated by oneself, and there are fewer and fewer places that are restricted by aristocratic families.
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"Lord, Nanyang County will be captured sooner or later, so we should prepare early." Zhuge Liang said in a serious tone.
Liu Bei also felt the solemnity in Zhuge Liang's tone. All the princes who led the troops were not afraid of the Xiliang army. Even Liu Bei, who had never fought against Jia Rong, had a shadow in his heart, as if he had returned to Hangu.
In front of the pass, hundreds of thousands of coalition troops were unable to advance even an inch, but they paid a heavy price.
"What the military adviser said is true, but Xiliang has a large army and there are many troops in Jingzhou, but there are only a few real elites." Liu Bei sighed. Liu Biao had the prosperity of Jingzhou, but he didn't know how to train soldiers.
The combat capability is such that when the war begins, there are no available troops in hand.
"Soldiers need to go through a lot of training before they can become elite soldiers. Now, as the auxiliary minister of the Han Emperor, my lord should do his best. Tomorrow morning, this should be announced in the court." Zhuge Liang said.
Recently, Zhuge Liang has been planning for Yizhou. After receiving the news, Zhuge Liang was ecstatic, because Liu Yan was already terminally ill and would probably die soon, and the new Yizhou herdsman Liu Zhang was definitely no match for Zhang Lu, the prefect of Hanzhong.
, and Liu Bei in Jingzhou became Liu Zhang's reinforcements. When the Jingzhou army took the opportunity to capture Yizhou, it solved the embarrassing situation of Liu Bei having no land to rule. With the prosperity of Jingzhou and the precipitousness of Yizhou, Liu Bei's
The rise is just around the corner. There are many celebrities in Shu, many of whom are well-known people. With their assistance, Liu Bei's revival of the Han Dynasty is no longer an empty talk.
"However, the situation in Jingzhou is urgent. Generals should be sent to garrison as soon as possible to guard against the Xiliang army." Zhuge Liang said.
"In the opinion of military advisor, who is the most suitable person?" Liu Bei asked.
"Wei Yan, he was the general of the Jingzhou Army before. If he leads the troops to guard Nanjun, it will be difficult for the Xiliang Army to invade Jingzhou. Moreover, this man is brave and resourceful, has superb martial arts skills and is well-organized. He has a lot of admiration for his lord.
If you need a little hint, you will move closer to your lord. If you use the generals of the original Jingzhou, there will be no resistance from the officials in the court." Zhuge Liang continued: "General Guan can be stationed in Jiangling. Jiangling is where Jingzhou stores food and grass. It is far away.
Xiangyang is only three days away, and even if the Xiliang army attacks the city, we can quickly rescue it."
