Longguan is the junction of Liangzhou and Sili areas.
This is also where the Moton base camp is located.
Mao Dun led his army from Liangzhou, and after leaving Longguan, they went straight to Chencang County. In Mao Dun's plan, if he captured Chencang County, he would use Chencang County as a bridgehead to attack the Sili area. If Mao Dun
If Dun's offensive in Chencang County is blocked or even defeated, he can return to Longguan to rest and then plan the follow-up.
It can be said that the existence of Longguan ensures that Mao Dun can attack, retreat and defend.
This is exactly the case. After Mao Dun was defeated in Chencang County, he got rid of the pursuing troops under Wang Can. Although he suffered heavy losses, Mao Dun was not disheartened. With the loss of ten to twenty thousand troops, Mao Dun
Still affordable.
Mao Dun led the army and hurried toward Longguan.
But when Maodun retreated, the troops led by Cao Cao and Huang Zhong had already arrived outside Long Pass first, and then the army ambush outside the pass, preparing to capture Long Pass.
Longguan is the main road into Liangzhou.
The army led by Cao Cao this time did not have too many troops.
If he wanted to attack Long Pass, it would be difficult to conquer it. Even if he could conquer it, he would lose countless soldiers. Therefore, in this battle, Cao Cao must adopt a clever strategy, otherwise it will be difficult to succeed.
In the mountain forest, Cao Cao, Huang Zhong and others were stationed here.
Everyone gathered together to discuss matters.
Cao Cao looked solemn, glanced at everyone, and said solemnly: "If we want to take Long Pass, we must outwit it. If it is any pass in the country, we can pretend to be the other party's people. But Long Pass is the Huns
We are stationed there and there is no way we can pretend to be the Huns. After all, no one is good at talking about the Huns. Under the current circumstances, do you have any clever strategies to break the city?"
Cao Cao attached great importance to this battle.
Since he leads troops to fight, he must fight the battle beautifully.
Otherwise, it will be a wasted reputation.
Huang Zhong's eyes were sharp and he said: "Mr. Cao, what the Huns value most is food. Can we send someone to pretend to be a businessman, and then ask to see the Hun general stationed in Longguan. Then, we agree to sell food to him and let him leave the city.
Come and get food. Nowadays, there are frequent wars, and food is the most critical material. If we use food as a lure, the other party will most likely be fooled."
After listening to Huang Zhong's words, Gan Ning shook his head and said: "General Huang's plan is not feasible, and the Huns are not stupid. It is true that we are pretending to be businessmen, but what if the other party wants to inspect the grain and grass? We are traveling lightly now, every day
A soldier only has enough dry food to last him a few days. Where can he find food for a business trip? This is tantamount to asking for trouble."
"No!"
Huang Zhong immediately retorted: "We have enough reasons not to show the grain to the Huns, because we can say that once the Huns see the grain, they may rob and take away the grain. So, this is the reason for our refusal."
Gan Ning shook his head and said: "This reason is not very good."
Huang Zhong asked: "Xingba, what's your clever plan?"
"Not yet!"
Gan Ning shook his head.
It is not easy to capture a majestic pass like Longguan, especially since the Huns are fierce and fierce people. It is not easy to capture Longguan from the hands of the Huns and then destroy the grain and grass left in the pass.
matter.
If we talk about combat effectiveness alone, if they fight on the plains, the thousands of elites led by Cao Cao now are enough to defeat all the Huns stationed there. The problem is that the Huns are hiding on the towers.
this is the key of the problem.
The Huns must be allowed to take the initiative to leave Longguan, or even lure the Huns to send troops, in order to achieve their goal.
The others spoke one after another.
However, none of the suggestions he put forward satisfied Cao Cao.
In this battle, Cao Cao led his troops to a surprise attack. He had no real advisers around him. To make plans, he could only rely on brainstorming and his own preparation. Of course, Cao Cao himself was a wise man. After receiving the order to attack Maodun's rear, he kept thinking
Thinking about the plan, I already have a rough plan.
It's just that Cao Cao is a surrendered minister after all. He was once the emperor and is now Wang Can's minister. Facing Huang Zhong, Gan Ning and other Wang Can's former ministers, it is not convenient for Cao Cao to issue orders directly.
So, Cao Cao asked.
When it was difficult for everyone to reach a unified opinion, Cao Cao said: "Quiet!"
Following this order, everyone fell silent.
Everyone's eyes fell on Cao Cao again, waiting for Cao Cao to speak.
Cao Cao said in a deep voice: "Everyone, regarding the attack on Longguan, I have combined your opinions and come up with a general plan. The general direction of our plan is based on General Huang's suggestions."
"In this battle, we will focus on seduction."
"The people we sent to meet the Huns pretended to be merchants and were going to sell silk, salt and grain to the Huns. The Huns need food, but they need salt and silk more. This is what they want most."
"If this is the case, the Huns will definitely be tempted."
"Of course, when we go to Longguan, we don't necessarily have to attract the other party to leave the checkpoint."
"If the Huns are willing to leave the pass, then we will lure them out, then take the opportunity to attack, capture this group of Huns, and then take advantage of the opportunity to seize Long Pass."
"If the Huns are unwilling to come out of Longguan, then we will prepare a group of carriages, then load some stones in boxes, cover them with linen cloth, and drag them forward with war horses."
"As long as our army successfully reaches the gate of the pass and enters the pass, everything will be settled. So the issue of this battle is not too complicated."
Cao Cao talked eloquently and opened his mouth to talk.
Cao Cao was determined to win this war.
Cao Cao has long been familiar with the corresponding arrangements, so the plan he proposed has been completely formed, and the plan is relatively reliable, without any flaws.
When everyone heard this, they all nodded slightly.
After Huang Zhong analyzed this matter, he found that this battle was quite easy.
Huang Zhong said: "Mr. Cao, I agree to send troops."
Gan Ning added: "The general also agrees!"
Both generals agreed to send troops, and no one else objected.
Huang Zhong said: "As for the envoy, who will pretend to be a businessman?"
Cao Cao said: "I'm going!"
"No!"
Both Huang Zhong and Gan Ning immediately objected. They were both Wang Can's veterans, and they all knew how much Wang Can valued Cao Cao. If Cao Cao took risks, the consequences would be disastrous.
Therefore, I was unwilling to let Cao Cao go.
Huang Zhong said: "Why don't I just go? Even if I can't accomplish the task, it will be easy to come back."
Gan Ning said seriously: "In my opinion, it is better for the last general to go. Although General Huang is much younger, he is still tall and capable, and he is also the commander of the army. The old general is suitable to stay in the army."
Huang Zhong said: "Xingba, you said that I am burly and powerful, but you are not burly? You are also a martial artist. With your martial arts, as long as the Huns are proficient in martial arts, they will definitely find you. You go
The possibility of exposure is also very high. I don’t agree with you going there.”
Gan Ning said: "Just find someone from the army."
Huang Zhong said: "It seems that this is the only thing we can do."
Seeing that Gan Ning and Huang Zhong were chatting enthusiastically, Cao Cao stroked his beard and said with a smile: "Both generals, there is no need to argue. Neither General Huang nor General Gan is suitable to go.
.”
"You are so obvious, you look like you are in the army at first glance."
"And as you said just now, you are all burly people, with strong physiques and tough looks. Anyone with a little bit of intelligence can tell at a glance that you are from the army."
"You are not fit to go."
"As for selecting people from the army, it is also unreliable. Under the current circumstances, neither you nor I are safe when choosing people from the army to go. It is best for me to go."
Cao Cao said in a deep voice: "This matter can only be accomplished if I go there. On the one hand, I am much younger now and not as old as in the past. On the other hand, I am only proficient in martial arts. My martial arts is extremely ordinary and will not be
People have discovered. Besides, I can also adapt to circumstances. This matter really can only be left to me."
When Huang Zhong and Gan Ning heard this, they both looked at each other.
Both of them were worried.
It's not that I'm worried about Cao Cao's ability, but I'm worried about Cao Cao's safety.
Cao Cao was very thoughtful, so he could understand the concerns of Huang Zhong and Gan Ning, and said in a deep voice: "As for my safety, just relax. Even if I fail to succeed, I can still protect myself. What's more, I am
I am a businessman. As long as the Huns in Longguan are a little wiser, they will not kill a God of Wealth like me. So this time I go, it seems a little dangerous. In fact, there is no risk at all. "
Seeing that Cao Cao's words were true, Huang Zhong took a deep breath and said, "That's fine, let Cao Cao go there."
Gan Ning also changed his mind.
The two of them are the main generals, and they have reached a unified opinion. The rest of the people have no extra opinions, and the matter has been finalized. (To be continued)
