All the ministers and generals under the tent bowed their hands and saluted: "I have received your order!"
"Guard General Zhao Yun, you lead fifteen thousand guardsmen, go south to Yiyang, capture Yiqian. Completely close the south gate of Luoyang!" Feng Zhou looked at Zhao Yun.
"I obey the order!" Zhao Yun promised in a deep voice and reached out to take the token.
"General Wu Ban, you lead the Central Tiger Infantry with 15,000 men, bypass Luoyang, capture Chenggao, cut off the Luoyang grain road, and then continue southward to capture Yuan Pass."
"I obey the order!" Wu Ban shouted loudly and took the token.
"Huang Quan, General of Zhendong, lead the Xichuan Army of 10,000 people and the Navy Army of 5,000 people, bypass Beiman Mountain, occupy Ping County and Mengjin, and isolate the north and south of the river."
"I obey the order!" Huang Quan nodded heavily and stretched out his hand to receive the order.
"Chen Dao, Wang Ping, Jiang Wei, Wu Tong, and Zhang Wen, please follow me to camp in Beiman Mountain and threaten Luoyang City. I want to see which one is stronger between Luoyang City and Chang'an City!
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"I have your orders!"
Chen Dao, Wang Ping, Jiang Wei, Wu Tong, and Zhang Wen all bowed and saluted.
"In addition, notify Wei Yan, the general of Zhenbei, that after he sorts out Gucheng, he will lead 10,000 Wei soldiers under my command. I will gather the main force of our army to break Luoyang City!"
"I obey the order!"
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Luoyang is located in the middle of the world and has unique advantages. The geographical location is very exquisite, with mountains on the back and rivers, and the situation is extremely dangerous. As "Historical Records of the Liuhou Family" said: "Luoyang has Chenggao in the east, Strider and Beihe in the west.
To the south is Yiluo, which is solid enough to rely on."
Luoyang is surrounded by mountains, with Laoshan to the west, Xiong'er, Waifangshan to the south, Songshan, and Jishan to the east. Only the north is slightly open, and the Yellow River runs across it. Along the Yellow River, there is Mang Mountain.
Barrier. In addition, in the northwest, across the Yellow River, there is Zhongtiao Mountain.
Surrounded by these mountains and rivers, there is a plain formed by the impact of the Yi River and the Luo River. The Luo River flows out from between Xiaoshan Mountain and Xiong'er Mountain, and the Yi River flows out from between Xiong'er Mountain and Waifang Mountain.
The river meanders north, and after a round, it finally merges into the Yellow River. To the south of the Yellow River, surrounded by mountains, the two Yiluo rivers have carved out a large area of fertile soil. This place is called the Yiluo Basin (or Yiluo Plain).
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The Luoyang area is surrounded by mountains and surrounded by the Yellow River, forming a situation of mountains and rivers. Zhongtiao Mountain, Wei Mountain, Xiong'er Mountain and Waifang Mountain are surrounded on three sides, forming a shape like a Taishi chair, surrounding the Luoyang Basin, where Luoyang is located.
In this way, we have Chongshan Mountain at our back and face the vast North China Plain to the east. However, to the east, Songshan Mountain, Jishan Mountain, and Juci Mountain stand in front of us like a screen, blocking the connection between Luoyang and the East Henan Plain.
Some narrow valleys are left for traffic.
Therefore, in order to attack Luoyang and prevent the enemy from escaping, or to have the enemy reinforcements next door rescue him, we must first block all the exits of Luoyang and completely isolate China and the outside world before we can attack Luoyang in one go. Otherwise, once the enemy reinforcements occupy the high ground, the attackers will
You will soon become a turtle in a urn.
For example, thirty-six years ago, the Shandong princes led by Yuan Shao attacked Dong Zhuo, but all of them refused to advance. Cao Cao advanced alone, but was defeated by Xu Rong in Xingyang. Afterwards, Cao Cao criticized the generals in Suanzao and expressed his ideal deployment.
"Let Bohai lead the people from the river to Mengjin, and the Suizao generals will guard Chenggao, occupy Aocang, block the gates, and completely control the danger; let General Yuan lead the Nanyang army to attack Dan, analyze it, and enter Wuguan to shock the three auxiliary forces:
They are all built with high walls and deep walls. Don't fight with them. They will serve as suspicious soldiers and show the world's situation. They can be followed by those who obey them and punish those who oppose them, so that they can establish a firm foundation."
According to Cao Cao's plan, Yuan Shao captured Mengjin, and the Suizao generals occupied Chenggao (Hulao Pass) and Yuan Pass. However, Yique and Guangcheng Pass, which Cao Cao did not specify, had already been occupied by Sun Jian. In this way, the north of Luoyang
, all the strongholds in the east and south were captured, leaving only Hangu Pass. Because it was in the west, beyond the reach of the generals, but Yuan Shu and Chen Bingdan analyzed, captured Wuguan, forming a deterrent to Guanzhong. In this way, Luoyang was surrounded by Luoyang on all sides.
If all the strategic fulcrums are captured, Luoyang has become an isolated city and cannot be defended. There is no need to fight at all, and the victory or defeat is determined. It is a pity that the generals are idle and unwilling to make progress, so they cannot use this strategy.
The same was true for Fengzhou's strategy. He sent Zhao Yun to occupy Yiqian, Wu Ban's Zhonghu Infantry to occupy Chenggao (Hulao Pass), Yuan Pass, and Huang Quan cut off the river, while the Han army occupied the west of Luoyang from west to east, and the army
By advancing eastward and settling in Beimang Mountain, we can completely surround Luoyang.
The Han army's camp was ready to go out, but it was not as good as the Wei army's return to Luoyang. The Wei state was located in the Central Plains, with a large population and a strong family background. Therefore, in order to escape for his life, Sima Yi abandoned all his food, grass and baggage and marched fifty miles eastward overnight. When the Han army
When they demolished the Wei army's camp, they had already entered Luoyang City.
The Han army did not dare to compare with such lavish and prodigal behavior.
So after three days of direct reorganization, Feng Zhou led the Han army through Gucheng and marched towards Luoyang along the Gushui River. The Han army set off in three directions, taking two land and water routes to fight towards the north. Along the way, they were covered with banners.
In the wild, there are forests of swords and halberds, ships on the water are like weaving, sails and flags are like clouds, and the momentum is unparalleled.
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Luoyang Imperial Palace.
"Your Majesty!" Sima Yi knelt in front of the emperor and burst into tears: "The Han army is powerful, and I am determined to live and die with Luoyang. However, the country of the Wei Dynasty is as wide as the four seas, covering Hebei and Henan. The Qing Dynasty, Xu Yanyu, and Luoyang are so important, how can they be compared with those of the four seas?
Therefore, I ask your majesty to hunt the city of Ye in the north, and I will command the army and people of Luoyang to fight against the Shu Han."
"General, do you want me to leave Luoyang at this time and flee to Yecheng, Hebei Province?" Cao Rui's tone was calm, but his face showed a hint of fortitude: "In the country of Wei, Emperor Taizu Wu and Emperor Taizong Wen fought against all odds.
, We have fought hard for thirty years to get here today. On this occasion of national war, you want me to leave Luoyang and flee north in a hurry? Tell you, Sima Yi, I will not leave! I also want to live and die with Luoyang!"
"I invite your Majesty to hunt Yecheng in the north!"
Zhong Yao, Hua Xin, Chen Qun and others quickly knelt down and kowtowed together, begging the emperor to hunt in the north.
Just kidding, as a wealthy family, survival is the first priority. We are all civil servants and cannot help in Luoyang City. If we don't run away before the Han army encircles them, how long will it take?
And if you want to run away, of course you have to take the emperor with you. In this way, the influence of public opinion will be on the emperor, and important ministers like them will have less trouble.
Besides, Cao Rui was the emperor of the Wei Dynasty. He went to Yecheng, Hebei Province and was able to quickly form a new court. As long as he develops seriously, he still has a chance to become a Guangwu situation.
Although the Yiluo Basin can be regarded as a mountainous area both inside and outside, Luoyang City, as the capital, is also an important city in the world. The food and grass in the city, the weapons reserves, the city walls are strong, and there are enough trebuchets and eight-gun crossbows. Depending on the strong city, maybe
It was able to withstand the siege of the Han army and hold on for three years.
However, when the emperor of a country besieges the capital, other areas will be affected to some extent, especially the border areas. I am afraid that even if the siege of Luoyang is resolved in the future, the border areas will no longer be owned by the country.
Therefore, it was an excellent arrangement for the important ministers to guard Luoyang and the emperor to hunt for Yecheng in the north.
Otherwise, once Luoyang is trapped, news from inside and outside is cut off, and King Yongqiu and King Rencheng are bewitched by others and stand up to command the world, won't the Wei Dynasty immediately fall apart?
Not only important officials such as Zhong Yao, Hua Xin, and Chen Qun said this, but also ordinary civil and military officials knelt down and kowtowed, begging the emperor to hunt north and lead them to make a comeback.
Seeing so many civil servants and generals speaking with eloquence and analyzing the various benefits of the emperor's Beishou Ye City from various angles, Cao Rui sighed softly.
He has finally seen through these ministers,
In times of peace, every important minister of the country regards the common people and the country as the foundation.
In times of war and danger, they thought of escaping for survival.
No wonder Emperor Taizu Wu burned Yuan Shao’s books and letters after the Battle of Guandu. It turned out that he could see through people’s hearts!
"In that case, then I will hunt for Yecheng in the north." Cao Rui said lightly, but it seemed as if a thorn had been stabbed in his heart, stinging all his pride.
"Your Majesty is wise!" The civil servants and generals of the Wei Dynasty knelt down and kowtowed together, shouting long live.