It's not that Cao Cao is weak, or that Bei Gui's group is ridiculously strong. It can only be said that the terrain here is too troublesome. Even if Cao's group joins forces, there is no guarantee that they can conquer it.
Just like the Tang Dynasty, its combat effectiveness was high enough to go to Central Asia to start a war and to overwhelm one side. However, the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau is still occupied by Tibet. If we really talk about national power, it would be no joke for the Tang Dynasty at its peak to defeat ten Tibetans.
But on that broken terrain, give up, give up.
As for some people saying that the output is not enough and the population is desolate, that is even more of a joke. The Tang Dynasty has almost extended its claws to the Arctic Ocean. It is a barren land like the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau. However, it can be killed easily, of course it can be easily done.
Even if they were killed, Tubo was actually able to survive. A large part of the reason was that the terrain was too rough.
Similarly, Beigui has such a crushing terrain. Therefore, Cao Cao's current combat effectiveness is obviously not weaker than that of Beigui. After more than half a year, he is still a bit stunned. It is really impossible to win. The terrain is too pitfalls.
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If it hadn't been for this wave of news that Guan Yu and Vasudeva I were meeting in the Ganges River to prepare for a showdown, Cao Cao would have waited another half a year to make more preparations before going to Kandahar.
The most troublesome thing about this cheating place is that there is a desert in front of the Kandahar Plateau Oasis, and transporting food in the past was so exhausting that it would make people collapse.
Therefore, if we take action by force, even if there is enough food and grass piled up in front of the plateau oasis in Kandahar, as long as it cannot be taken in one wave, Kushan will be able to overcome the early stage, and the Four Saints will have to retreat when they come. If you don't have food, you can fight, you are not seeking death.
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In fact, Cao Cao was not ready for the current war, but on the one hand, there is indeed an opportunity now, and on the other hand, Guan Yu was fighting on the other side of the Ganges River. Cao Cao met with Guan Yu, the bearded man, and said what he didn't say, let's get started
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After the tasks are assigned one by one, the only ones left here are friendly forces, but Cao Cao has already obtained the command authority. Whether it is Lu Bu, Wei Yan, or Sun Quan, they all obey Cao Cao's orders, so Cao Cao will send his men to Cao Cao's side.
After the arrangements were completed, he looked over to count the people.
"I'll go to the ambush ring too." Wei Yan grinned.
Chen Gong had agreed to serve as a strategist for this group of people before, and naturally informed him of the relevant information, and Wei Yan had already analyzed his own talents to the fullest, and already had the ability to convert talents. In addition, the Jingling Guard veterans under his command
It is also completely formed. When it comes to specialization, it may not be as good as others, but when it comes to adapting to changes, Wei Yan is definitely the best among them.
Cao Cao nodded after hearing this. Although these people were his subordinates, there was a difference between their closeness and distance. As long as they did not violate military orders, Cao Cao would treat them equally, and would even pay more attention to them.
"The wolf cavalry is not suitable for attacking from the rear. How about I garrison the center when the time comes?" Lu Bu said hesitantly. He wanted to charge forward, but the cavalry could easily be deceived if they charged up.
Speaking of which, the terrain in Kandahar is actually not very suitable for the Han Dynasty's cavalry. After all, it is an upward attack. The only suitable Huaxiong headquarters, that is, the Divine Iron Cavalry, can actually only rely on instantaneous attacks to accelerate upwards. However, Beigui is not a fool.
Having suffered from the iron cavalry so many times, they would definitely not use arrows or spears to attack the divine iron cavalry this time.
Coupled with the performance of the Divine Iron Cavalry last time, if nothing unexpected happens, the Iron Cavalry will have to face at least three top-level Imperial Guards strengthened by the Imperial Scepter.
Even Cao Cao and others guessed that the Divine Iron Cavalry would face heavy infantry-type Imperial Guards, and it would be the kind of Imperial Guards that strengthened defenses. Their purpose was not to kill the Divine Iron Cavalry, but to swoop in from top to bottom.
It's time to block the pace of the Divine Iron Cavalry, hold it back, and then fight again.
"Garrisoning the central army?" Cao Cao paused after hearing this, and then nodded slowly.
"We will solve the problem of dive chariots." Lu Meng said with a smile. Sun Quan actually didn't want to take on this matter at all, but the current situation is that everyone has to work, and Guishang is in trouble when things can't be done.
, it is necessary to fight against the war oxen and war horses, and swoop the chariot from the plateau. With this tactic, the cattle and horses rushing down will definitely be hopeless, but the Han Dynasty will definitely not be able to stop it.
"Is Ziming prepared?" Cao Cao asked with a raised eyebrow. Cheng Yu had mentioned the swooping chariot, but Cheng Yu also made it clear that it was actually very difficult to stop this thing, because this kind of thing must be the last priority.
, as a last resort, whether it is stop loss or break, it will work wonders.
"The homework I copied before is just in use now." Lu Meng said with a smile, "But it may have some impact on us by then. I can't guarantee this, but compared to chariots, the stability of war horses is still good.
Guaranteed.”
"That's it." Cao Cao thought about it and roughly knew what ability Lu Meng was talking about. He also looked at Sun Quan who was shrinking back as carefully as a quail. If Lu Meng's ability combined with Danyang could indeed solve this problem.
"Speaking of which, haven't the shield guards arrived yet?" Hua Xiong asked with some confusion.
"Come on, Tan Ma has received the news, and we should be able to catch up when we take action." Cao Cao nodded and said. Chen Xi had said a long time ago that he would send the shield guards, but the ones he sent later were given to San Ma.
The soldiers with talent to replenish the troops have arrived, the shield guards are still on the way, and now the shield guards have been transported.
"Oh, that's good." Hua Xiong nodded. If the shield guard didn't come again, Hua Xiong would really have to use Xinying to send a message to Chen Xi.
After the generals dispersed, Pang De, Yan Xing, and Cao Ren squatted together. The three of them were asked to stay in Herat to garrison. Xun Yu, Chen Qun, Han Hao, and Zao Ren also stayed.
Zhi, Mao Jie and others.
"Will the Kushans really attack here when we send troops?" Yan Xing frowned repeatedly. They had almost driven the Kushans out of the Leqistan Desert, although some people speculated that the Kushans had gradually given up on Leqi.
Stan, but whether it gives up or is driven out, it means that the opponent's logistical distance to attack Herat will increase significantly.
Judging from the distance between Cao Cao and Kapil, whoever strikes first between the Han Dynasty and the Kushans will suffer logistical losses. After all, this grain and grass transportation line is so desperate that no matter who it is, they must attack the other side.
Facing the Lezistan Desert.
"Probably, and we are really not suitable to attack Kandahar." Pound sighed and said, both of them are cavalry generals, and the terrain of Kandahar is really not suitable for cavalry.
At least in the early stages of attacking from the rear, it is really not suitable. After the plateau climbs, the cavalry will have no problem fighting all the way.
These are why Cao Cao dispatched basically infantry this time. Except for a few units that had to stand up to deal with the elite Kushan cavalry, the other legions were mainly infantry. After all, Cao Cao did not want to cause unnecessary losses.
"Just defend this side. They are fighting in the front. We can at least not let them distract themselves from the rear." Cao Ren said calmly, "From today on, we will start to strengthen patrols."
Pang De and Yan Xing both nodded, but they felt a little helpless. It was difficult for them to attack Kandahar, but it was also difficult for Kandahar to attack them. At most, five stars would become four stars. In fact, the difference
It's really not big.
But since Cao Ren made such a request, both of them nodded to express their understanding.
Just when Cao Cao began to purge and prepare to attack Kandahar, the elite troops of Beigui, led by Barak, Sahel, and Gumara, went south from Kandahar along the Suleiman Mountains and Kiltar Mountains, and then detoured
Travel to Herat via the Ghan Mountains-Sahad Plateau.
This method of marching requires a detour much farther than the way Beigui and Hanshi cross the Lezistan Desert, but the advantage is that there is no one to monitor them here.
"I think we are absolutely crazy." Sahel was riding on a camel and looked at Gumara and the others in pain, "It's too far to actually take this road. It's thousands of miles too long.
The distance is even more terrifying when I actually passed this plan."
"The Han Dynasty is very strong. It's okay if we just stick to it. But when Your Majesty goes to Nangui to deal with the elite Han army, the Han army here will definitely support us. We can only choose to strike first." Gumara said calmly, "I guess
The Han Dynasty should have set off by now, their intelligence system is very powerful, and they should have received the news."
"But they can't empty out the Herat area. Even if we burn it down, it won't make sense. The construction and development capabilities of those in the Han Dynasty are too terrifying. The scouts I sent told me that there is no place near Herat."
The area along the El-Mandeb River has been developed into an irrigation area," Sahel said with a sigh, "This is incredible."
"We didn't know for a long time that the Han Dynasty was very powerful in farming." Balak said calmly, "To be precise, the Han Dynasty was very powerful in everything."
"It's a pity that we don't have to negotiate with them. We are sincere, but the Han Dynasty is not sincere. That's it. We can't get anything at the negotiation table. Sincerity is useless. We can only rely on our fists." Gumara said calmly, "
Keep moving forward, Herat is not our goal."
"Huh?" Barak was stunned, and then looked at Gumara. He had known the other party for many years. As a consultant, Gumara was actually very good. At most, it was just whether the other party was willing to contribute.
"Let's fight with the determination to die this time. Kapil's calculations are too immature." Kumara sighed and said, "Actually, I don't want to do it, but you know."
Barak nodded slowly, "Where to hit this time."
"Here." Gumara pointed to a point on the Lezistan Desert on the map, "The worst thing about us is that the Han Dynasty actually has the foundation to defeat it with force. We are very strong, but the Han Dynasty is too
They are strong, so strong that we can only hold them back by relying on logistical pressure and terrain. Kapil has a good idea, but if I were the Han army, I would choose to step on a trap and force a decisive battle in Kandahar."
