Chapter seven hundred and twenty eight pig teammates
Chapter 728: Pig teammates
As the army marched south, Yan Liang looked at the sky not far away and asked Zhang Zhao this question.
"General Gongji, Jiujiang County is Chen Wen's home base. He must have heavy troops there. It is impossible to capture it easily. However, the significance of our trip south to Jiujiang is not whether we can capture this place, but whether we can capture it.
The purpose is to allow Lu Bu to return with his troops, divide Cao Cao's troops on Dantu's front line, and create opportunities for the lord to attack."
Faced with Yan Liang's problem, Zhang Zhao didn't take it seriously. They were just a partial army. The reason why they attacked Jiujiang County was just to coordinate the main force of Guangling County. As long as they could put pressure on Jiujiang County, Chen Wen would transfer Lu Bu back.
, weakening Cao Cao's strength on the main battlefield.
"I don't think so. I came all the way from Youzhou for more than that. My soldiers and horses are here to make achievements. I want to weaken Cao Cao's strength on the main battlefield, and I want to win Jiujiang County."
Although what Zhang Zhao said was right, Yan Liang didn't think so. He came here not to travel, but to fight.
"General, you must not ruin my lord's plan."
Hearing Yan Liang's words, Zhang Zhao was stunned. If he really took Jiujiang County regardless of the situation, then Lu Bu would feel the strength of his own side and would definitely not risk returning with his troops, but would choose to join forces with Cao Cao. In this way
It will be difficult to open up the situation on the main battlefield.
"Mr. Zibu, some things can't just be based on this. I know that conquering Jiujiang County may allow Cao Cao to unite with Lu Bu, but as long as we can capture Jiujiang County, then go east from Jiujiang County, first go to Danyang County, and finally follow the lord
Encircling Wu Commandery, Cao Cao and the others still cannot escape defeat."
Although Yuan Shu's order was to divide them and defeat them one by one, as long as he could defeat Jiujiang County in one fell swoop and then encircle Wu County with Yuan Shu, the result would be the same.
"If the general thinks so, I have nothing to say, but Jiujiang County is Chen Wen's home base, and the defense must be very solid. If we really want to attack by force, we will definitely suffer heavy losses, which is also detrimental to Jizhou.
So I still hope you can put the overall situation first and think twice before you act."
How could Zhang Zhao not think of what Yan Liang said, but the consequences of doing so would definitely cause huge losses to his army. At the same time, even if Jiujiang County could be conquered and Wu County besieged, Cao Cao would still have 200,000 in hand, and the siege would be the same.
There will be heavy losses, and it is simply not as simple as dividing it up.
"Well, everything depends on the situation. If Jiujiang County's defense is really strong, I will naturally not attack by force. But if their defense there is sparse, don't blame me for attacking Huanglong."
Faced with Zhang Zhao's analysis, Yan Liang was unable to refute. It is true that the best thing about the current situation is to divide them into pieces and defeat them one by one, but all this depends on what those soft-footed shrimps in Jiujiang County are like.
"Okay, if Jiujiang County is really weak, then there is no harm in going straight to Huanglong, but if the enemy is already prepared, they must not act recklessly."
Seeing that Yan Liang was persuaded by him, Zhang Zhao had nothing to say. Everything would depend on the situation in Jiujiang County.
"Okay, I promise you."
The two of them had reached a preliminary consensus, and the 100,000-strong army slowly headed towards the East City like a long dragon.
"Tell me how you plan to defeat Yuan Shu's side army."
Hundreds of thousands of troops gathered in the east city, and Zhou Ping, as the Yangzhou lieutenant with the highest position, sat directly at the top of the list.
"Lord Zhou Wei, my suggestion is to abandon the East City, let Yuan Shu's partial army think that our defense is sparse, wait until they capture the East City and march towards Shouchun, beat the dogs at the gate, and keep them all in Jiujiang County."
Looking at Zhou Ping, Xi Zhicai shook his head. Now that the two families are in a joint state, I will let you be arrogant. After Yuan Shu is defeated, who has the final say in Yangzhou will not be known.
"You want me to abandon Dongcheng?
Abandon the gateway to Yangzhou?
I disagree."
After hearing Xi Zhicai's words, Zhou Ping shook his head. Isn't it a joke to give up Dongcheng, the gateway of Jiujiang County, and let Yuan Shu's army come in?
Although they have many soldiers and horses, the Jizhou Army is the elite among the elite. It is good that they can encircle and annihilate them. If the encirclement and annihilation fail, but they are defeated by Yuan Shu's army, then it will not only be a problem of army losses, but also Shouchun City.
If a crisis arises, this is a situation he will never allow.
"Sir, if we really want to defend Yuan Shu's partial army in the east city, there is no need to lead the army here from Dantu?
We can indeed stop Yuan Shu by relying on Dongcheng, but what's the use?"
Faced with Zhou Ping's opposition, Xi Zhicai immediately became angry. If a hundred thousand troops really came here to defend the city for you, wouldn't he be a fool of himself?
"I still don't agree with the action that is too risky. If we really want to capture these soldiers and horses, we can completely deploy them outside the city. When Yuan Shu's army attacks the east city, we can then send out troops and encircle them on all sides. It is not possible to capture them.
impossible."
Looking at Xi Zhicai who was a little angry, Zhou Ping also knew that what he just said was a bit inappropriate, but it was impossible for him to give up Dongcheng. He could not risk the entire Jiujiang County to annihilate Yuan Shu's partial army.
"If you don't bring in Yuan Shu's partial army and just encircle them outside the east city, it's impossible to annihilate them all. I hope Sir Zhou Wei will think twice."
Xi Zhicai still disagreed. Zhou Ping's strategy was still too conservative. Although relying on Dongcheng could defeat Yuan Shu's partial army, what he wanted was not to defeat the enemy, but to annihilate it.
"I have made up my mind. Dongcheng will never give up. This is my bottom line. I hope sir will not force me."
After listening to Xi Zhicai's words, Zhou Ping's temper also increased. I have already given in, what else do you want?
It won't work if Fangzheng gives up Dongcheng.
"Okay, let's do it."
Glancing at Zhou Ping, Xi Zhicai's brows twisted into the Chinese character "Sichuan", but judging from his current attitude, he would never give up Dongcheng and lure the enemy deeper. For the benefit of the alliance, he could only compromise.
"Well, let's do it this way. I will lead the Yangzhou army to defend the city, and Marquis Wen and Mr. Xi Zhicai will lead the army first to ambush outside the city."
Seeing that Xi Zhicai agreed to his plan, Zhou Ping also breathed a sigh of relief. If the other party insisted on persisting, then he really didn't know what to do.
"Well, I understand."
When Lu Bu saw that the two had reached an agreement, he directly clasped his fists and promised.
"Xi Zhi just understood."
Seeing Lu Bu clasping his fists, Xi Zhicai also clasped his fists and Cheng Nuo, and then left Zhou Ping's house with Lu Bu.
"General Fengxian, this battle may be difficult."
The two stood side by side, Xi Zhicai looked at the sky, not knowing what he was thinking.
"Mr. Zhicai, not everyone has the courage and determination of Cao Mengde. After all, Zhou Ping is only a Yangzhou captain. He is responsible for His Majesty Chen Wen. It is easy to lose the East City, but if Yuan Shu's partial army stops advancing after occupying the East City,
So what should we do?”
After looking at Xi Zhicai, Lu Bu spoke up and expressed his opinion.
"Maybe, cough cough cough."
Xi Zhicai just shook his head. If Yuan Shu's soldiers and horses were really allowed to occupy the east city, they would definitely think that Jiujiang County's defense was weak, and they would definitely lead the army to Huanglong and attack Shouchun. No one can remain indifferent in the face of military achievements, but now
It was too late to say anything, he could only try his best to win this battle.
Looking at Xi Zhicai's somewhat lonely figure, Lu Bu had nothing to say. In fact, he also agreed with Xi Zhicai's plan, but Zhou Ping opposed it with all his strength, so what could he do.
