Xun Chen set out first and finally arrived at Jixian, took over Tian Chou and took charge of the overall situation of Youzhou.
Xun Chen's first order was to let the border cities continue to hold out, and at the same time send elite troops from Ji County to support them. At the same time, all the people in the direction of the Wuhuan people's attack were withdrawn to the back.
The way the Huan people fought to the end.
Tadun led his army southward and divided his troops into two groups to attack Youbeiping, while he led another group to attack Yuyang County.
Facing the Xianbei army, even if the Youzhou troops resisted to the death, it was difficult to withstand the Xianbei offensive. Kuangping County and Deyu County in Yuyang County were attacked one after another. Tadun led his troops across these two places and headed towards Yuyang County.
Killed in Yuyang, the capital,
And the other road also advanced by leaps and bounds, moving down Junmi and Xu Wuliang, towards Wuzhong County.
What they have to do is to encircle Yuyang with Tadun first. After taking Yuyang County, they will open the passage to the Yan Kingdom, the essence of Youzhou.
Xun Chen had already guessed that Tadun and the others would attack Yuyang first, so he had led the Liangzhou army and militia directly northward and stationed themselves in Yuyang City in advance.
"Sir, you shouldn't have come here. The so-called gentleman does not stand behind a dangerous wall. The enemy's main force has already arrived. If Yuyang cannot defend it, you will be in danger."
Xian Yufu, the governor of Yuyang, glanced at Xun Chen and couldn't help but frown slightly. Xun Chen is the shepherd of Youzhou. He is the core of the entire Youzhou. Now that he comes to Yuyang, if he is really defeated and dies, then the entire Youzhou will inevitably fall into chaos.
The point of no return.
"It's okay, my lord has led his army to the north. I don't believe that so many soldiers and horses can't even defend Yuyang. Besides, I have the responsibility of defending the land as a state pastor. If the enemy's army presses the border, but I am hiding in Jixian, don't say that my lord can
If you can't look down on me, I'll look down on myself."
Xun Chen shook his head. He knew that Yuyang was very dangerous, but he also had a reason to come. Huddled in Jixian, that was not what Xun Chen did.
"Hey, I hope my lord can arrive in time."
Xian Yufu glanced at Xun Chen. Although he understood what Xun Chen meant, he still thought it was inappropriate to come here.
"Well, have the people's migration been done well?"
Xun Chen had nothing else to say. Tadun just took advantage of the fact that the Han Dynasty did not station troops in Youzhou. Otherwise, how could he be so aggrieved? So as long as the people were not seriously injured, it didn't matter.
"The people have all migrated to the south of Yuyang. As long as Yuyang is not destroyed, they will not be in any danger."
Xianyu Fuchong reported on the work to Xunchen. As long as Yuyang was not broken, the Xianbei people would not dare to go too deep, so there should be no problem.
"We cannot relax our vigilance later and organize all the militiamen to go to the city. What the Xianbei people are best at is breaking through defenses and going deep behind enemy lines to plunder."
Although the people have been moved to the rear, we still cannot take it lightly and be careful of the enemy crossing the city and attacking behind.
"promise."
Xian Yufu nodded to Xun Chen. He naturally knew the Xianbei people's tricks and immediately went down to make arrangements.
The situation in Youzhou was about to break out. Yuan Shu and his troops also accelerated their advance and ran towards Youzhou.
"My lord, are you worried about the war in Youzhou?"
Guo Jia was riding in the same car as Yuan Shu. Seeing Yuan Shu's slightly anxious expression, he smiled directly and spoke to him.
"Well, Youzhou has just been pacified. If Tadun cannot be defeated decisively, if the delay is too long, I'm afraid that Gongsun Du's remnants will resurface, which will be quite detrimental to Youzhou."
Yuan Shu nodded to Guo Jia. He must be short and quick in dealing with Tadun. He must not be given a chance to delay, otherwise there will be endless troubles.
"My lord, I think the goal now should not be to defeat Tadun."
Guo Jia shook his head slightly, he was a little confused by Yuan Shu's words.
"How to say?"
Yuan Shu glanced at Guo Jia, a little confused as to what he meant. Now if the target is not on Tadun, then where should he put it?
"Lord, actually I have been thinking about a question on the way north. If I were Tadun, knowing that the size of the big man was not comparable to that of the Wuhuan people,
The invasion now may bring temporary benefits, but when we free up our hands, we will definitely lead an army to directly wipe them out. And when our army arrives, how should we deal with it?
Or does he have other ideas?"
Guo Jia glanced at Yuan Shu and directly expressed the questions in his heart.
"You mean that Tadun went south this time not just to invade Youzhou, but that he had a deeper meaning?"
After hearing Guo Jia's words, Yuan Shu couldn't help but fall into deep thought. To be honest, he originally only thought about Tadun's invasion in order to take advantage of the weakness of the Han Dynasty to send troops south.
One is to occupy the land and continue to go south if there is a chance; the other is to plunder the population and feed and strengthen them.
But now that Guo Jiadu has said this, he has to think about Tadun's purpose.
"Well, the Wuhuan grassland is only that big, and even if the Wuhuan people are developing, they will still be like that. If Tadun wants the Wuhuan people to reach their peak, he will definitely need more land, more resources and population, and these will have to start from
Where did it come from?"
Guo Jiachong nodded to Yuan Shu. He felt that he had caught the center of Tadun's southward movement.
"You mean that he went south this time for an opportunity, an opportunity for the Wuhuan people to develop?
He obviously wanted to go south to invade the Han Dynasty, but actually he wanted to go north to the Xianbei grassland?"
Yuan Shu was not a cover-up, and now Guo Jia has made it clear. If he doesn't understand what he means, it will be in vain.
"Yes, I suspect that Tadun's true intention is to open a passage north to the Xianbei grassland, because he knows that his southward invasion will definitely face our counterattack.
At this time, he can naturally send people to unite the Xianbei tribe, and the Xianbei people will definitely support his request after learning about it.
Because the Wuhuan people are now the city wall of the Xianbei people. With the Wuhuan people here, we will definitely not be able to attack Xianbei. This gives them the opportunity to unify.
And if the Wuhuan people are really defeated by us, they will definitely take the opportunity to go north and capture the Xianbei grassland while the Xianbei people are divided. Regardless of victory or defeat, the benefits outweigh the disadvantages for Tadun."
Guo Jia directly stated the question that came to his mind. If Tadun were here now, he would probably be shocked. Guo Jia's words had already revealed everything that was on his mind. If he knew that his thoughts had been seen through,
I don't know if he will continue with his original plan.
"If what you say is what you say, then we must not only find a way to defeat Tadun, but also prevent him from escaping to the Xianbei grassland. If he leaves, we will inevitably face the Xianbei and Wuhuan people when we go north.
Alliance, and Bu Dugen may not be able to withstand the combined forces of Cobineng and Tadun."
Yuan Shu frowned. If he really followed what Guo Jia said, then he would not only capture Tadun, but also make it impossible for him to escape. Otherwise, it would definitely be a big trouble in the future.
"Lord, I suggest we divide our troops now."
Guo Jia saw Yuan Shu frowning, but smiled slightly. If he didn't see Tadun's intention, it would be fine. Now that he has seen his true intention, it would be impossible for Tadun to implement his plan.
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"Do you want the cavalry to advance first and block the Wuhuan people's road north to Xianbei?"
Yuan Shu glanced at Guo Jia. His proposal to divide his troops must be to block the enemy's retreat. Once they are defeated, the cavalry invading behind can intercept them.
"Well, that's what I think. Now we don't have to worry about the delay of this battle. As long as we complete the deployment and annihilate them all, we will win the battle."
Guo Jia nodded, that's what he meant. Now you shouldn't be afraid of delaying time. It doesn't matter if the remnants of Gongsun Du see the opportunity to repeat it. It just gives him the opportunity to wipe out them. As long as he can annihilate all Tadun as the successor.
If the Battle of Xianbei is off to a good start, it will achieve its goal.
"Okay, then let's send the cavalry to go behind the Wuhuan people as you said."
Now that Guo Jia has a complete battle plan, Yuan Shu has nothing to say. He is the military advisor this time and I believe he can give him a satisfactory answer.
"Well, then I'll arrange for the cavalry to go north."
Guo Jia nodded and immediately went to arrange for the cavalry to go north.
"My lord, Zhou Yu, Fazheng and Lu Su are outside asking for an audience."
Just when Guo Jia was arranging for the cavalry to go north, the three new staff members came together to ask for an audience with Yuan Shu.
"Let them come in to see me."
When he heard the three people requesting to see him, Yuan Shu was also stunned and asked them to get into the carriage to meet them.
"grown ups."
The three of them entered the carriage and saluted Yuan Shu directly with cupped fists.
"What's wrong?
What's the matter with you coming here now?"
Yuan Shu looked at the three people, wondering what they were coming to do.
"Sir, we have a military report."
Zhou Yu glanced at the two of them and spoke directly to Yuan Shu.
"oh?
Is there a military intelligence report?
Then let’s talk about it.”
Upon hearing the military intelligence report, Yuan Shu also frowned. He didn't understand what the three of them were thinking.
"Sir, after discussion, the three of us decided that there was something fishy about Tadun going south this time."
