Wang Xuan looked at a lot of information from the intelligence department with a confused expression. What the hell is going on? How come Gan Ning captured Shouchun and Wei Yan captured Xiapi in the blink of an eye?
Come on, who can explain it to me?
Is this what I told Gan Ning back then?
It goes directly to the stomach in one step. Even if the water channel is lubricated and smooth enough, it still penetrates too deep. Isn’t Lao Cao going to feel so good?
Xiapi has less than 20,000 troops, Gan Ning has less than 20,000 troops, and here he has less than 20,000 troops. How the hell is Cao Cao surrounded by less than 60,000 troops?
Are you looking down on Cao Cao, or are you looking down on yourself too much?
Isn’t this just stirring up a hornet’s nest?
If Xiangyang is not worth Boss Cao's efforts, now... this is no longer possible.
Of course, it is not without good news. At least Cao Zhen, who had just entered Jiangxia, turned his attention directly to Gan Ning and had no time to deal with Xiangyang.
But even so, Xiangyang still has 50,000 troops guarding the city, and here he only has less than 20,000. Even if Fancheng is captured by flooding, Xiangyang is not an easy place to fight.
It doesn't matter that Wang Xuan's original plan was not easy to fight. He turned this place into a bad battle and used it to contain Cao Cao. Cao Cao was still far behind the development speed. If Cao Cao's power could be consumed here, that would be good.
But now, the plan really cannot keep up with the changes.
The situation is now ‘excellent’. If we give up completely, wouldn’t it dampen everyone’s enthusiasm?
Wang Xuan couldn't help but fell into deep thought. By the way, how many troops do he have on his side now?
It was just over 200,000 yuan, which was a little short. Wang Xuan sighed.
Of course, in terms of combat strength, these 200,000 troops are better than Cao Jun's 600,000 troops. But the problem is that having fewer troops also has its disadvantages. At least now, Wang Xuan feels the problem of insufficient troops.
The political system established by Wang Xuan is closer to modern times. Everything has a strict development plan. There are unplanned forces, but they are only for emergencies. In fact, the attack on Yizhou already used emergency forces.
, it is impossible to start a full-scale war now.
After all, fighting doesn't end with the upper lip touching the lower lip. From the mobilization of soldiers, to the allocation of equipment, to the supply of logistics, there is no need for enough money and food, not to mention, this is just military.
And war is not simply a war for the sake of fighting, but more of a political issue. The occupied areas need to be rebuilt, officials need to be managed, and the people need to be appeased. A series of problems are many times more complicated than a simple war.
The little spare political power accumulated in the past few years has been invested in Yizhou. It is still stretched and can only focus on a few counties in the north of Yizhou. The large areas in the south simply do not have the energy and ability to manage them. If Cao Cao and Cao Cao start a comprehensive
war……
Well, I'm afraid that if I don't get blocked by Lu Su, Xi Zhicai, Guo Jia and others after I go back, I will be annoyed to death by Tian Feng. Without money, the old man can stay at Wang Xuan's house and not leave!
Damn it, Wang Xuan slapped his hand on the table. He didn't think about it any more. Hey, since these bastards are so capable of causing trouble, they should just make trouble on their own, out of sight and out of mind.
"Dian Wei, come in!" Wang Xuan raised his head and shouted.
"What's wrong?" Dian Wei opened the door and walked in.
"Send an order to Wei Yan and Gan Ning so that they can do something convenient. This news must be sent quickly. You should go there in person." Now that Dian Wei is free, he can only leave this matter to him.
"Doing it for the sake of convenience?" Dian Wei frowned and looked at Wang Xuan, "Isn't it right? You don't have anything to do with Zai Zhi?"
Privately, the two of them are still very casual.
"Fart, I don't know what to do, it's called staying the same to cope with all changes!" Wang Xuanlian immediately became angry. Does this mean he looks down on Wang?
Dian Wei curled his lips, is he still as stupid as before when he bullies him? Doesn't this translate to, how the hell do I know how to deal with it? Let's wait and see, but in the mouth of these talkative people, it would be called Yibu
He was constantly adapting to the situation, and when he spoke, he had to put on a confident smile, as if he was confident.
"What's that expression on your face?" Wang Xuan narrowed his eyes slightly and looked at Dian Wei indifferently, "Does this mean you have any objection to my words?"
"Ah?" He knew that something was up with him as soon as he saw this expression. Dian Wei shuddered, wondering why his mouth was bald again just now.
"Ah what? I think you are distracted. You think you are very smart, don't you?" Wang Xuan said with a half-smile. Suddenly his face changed and he shouted loudly: "When you come back, copy "Thirty-Six" ten times.
count"."
Dian Wei screamed, "Thirty-six Strategies" is a popular military command compulsory book compiled by Wang Xuan. Every middle-level military officer must learn to recite it. It has more than 50,000 words. If you copy it ten times, it will be five times.
More than 100,000 words, just thinking about it, Dian Wei couldn't help but scream. Writing more than 500,000 words, I'm afraid it won't kill people!
"Ah what, look at the generals in the army, who can't even remember the "Thirty-Six Strategies" clearly, you are the only one, even Wu Anguo can memorize it!" Wang Xuan scolded directly.
What do you mean you can even memorize Wu Anguo?
Can you explain to me what this means?
Wu Anguo stood at the door with a confused look on his face. He happened to come to Wang Xuan to ask for instructions, and he listened attentively.
"Ah, Wu Anguo is here." Wang Xuan looked at Wu Anguo at the door without changing his expression. There was no guilt on his face for speaking ill of people behind his back. "Come on, tell Dian Wei, do you know how to memorize ""
"Thirty-Six Strategies".
"Yes, yes." Wu Anguo didn't understand what was going on, but said subconsciously.
"Listen!" Wang Xuan scolded, "Okay, hurry up and get down to business, and come back and write it down."
"Anguo, what are you talking about?" Wang Xuan turned around and put on a smile.
"Ah, reporting back to the Imperial Guard, the water levels in the two rivers are full, and the gates can be opened at any time."
"Okay, then notify everyone to prepare and capture Fancheng in one fell swoop!"
"No!" Wu Anguo clasped his fists in salute and turned around to leave. Only when he was out the door did he suddenly remember if he had forgotten something?
…
Xiangyang, Taishou Mansion.
Xiahou Dun sat in the main seat, his eyes swept over Xu Chu, Cao Hong, Huang Zu and the others, sighed and said in a low voice: "Bring back all the people in Fancheng."
"Why is this?" Cao Hong asked with a frown. Without Fancheng, Xiangyang's defensive ability would have dropped by at least 30%.
"The scouts just came to report that Wang Xuan's two dams upstream have accumulated sufficient water levels and can be opened to release water at any time. Once the flood comes, most of Fancheng will be submerged." Xiahou Dun shook his head and sighed.
"This..." Cao Hong was stunned when he heard this, "Damn it!"
When the flood comes, except for the city walls, the city will definitely be flooded. It will be impossible to withstand the Han army's attack. Instead of losing troops and generals in Fancheng, it is better to give it up honestly.
Everyone knows this, but they are just a little unwilling to do so.
…
The next day, 20,000 troops gathered. Guan Yu and others stood behind Wang Xuan with their helmets and armor on. They had been preparing for half a month to capture Fancheng. Today it was finally time to open the floodgates and release the water. Fancheng was captured today.
"Let's go, the army is marching to Fancheng!" Wang Xuan gave the order.
"Ah?" Everyone almost ducked when they heard this, and turned to look at Wang Xuan in shock.
what's the situation?
Shouldn't we destroy the dam and release the water? Why go directly to Fancheng now?