Gao Gan sent a large number of spies to Kaiyang to investigate the current activities of Tao Shang's army. The news he received surprised him greatly.
It seems that there are many external support troops entering Kaiyang City on a large scale.
The movement time of these troops and horses was almost always to advance towards Kaiyang City at the end of Mao Shi, and they were basically settled in camp until the end of Chen Shi, and this happened almost every day.
After the generals in Bingzhou heard the news, they were extremely surprised. How could the pottery merchants add so many reinforcements to Kaiyang City?
Everyone made a rough calculation, and if we include the reinforcements that have recently been stationed in Kaiyang, Kaiyang must have at least 60,000 to 70,000 troops.
The total number of soldiers and horses of the pottery merchants in Xu and Yangzhou is only 200,000, and a large part of them have to be stationed at various county passes and Yangtze River waterway passes. There are also some that need to be guarded against Shanyue and Baiyue in the southeast, and they can go to Kaiyang at once.
The city mobilized so many soldiers and horses, which almost accounted for more than half of the Chinese army that the pottery merchant could use at the moment.
Even though all the generals in Bingzhou are brave and good at fighting, and they usually fear neither the sky nor the earth, they can't help but feel a little panic at this moment.
But under Gao Gan's command, there was a person with unique vision and rich strategy. This person was Gao Rou, Gao Gan's younger brother.
Gao Rou advised Gao Gan that there was something fishy about this matter.
Gao Rou asked Gao Gan to send more scouts to carefully monitor Kaiyang City late at night.
Through this careful inspection and surveillance, Bingzhou's scouts discovered the key to the matter.
It turns out that every day, the soldiers and generals in the city sneaked away from the east gate quietly, and then at Mao hour on the second day, they pretended to be new troops and stationed in Kaiyang City. On the surface, it seemed that the number of soldiers and horses had increased, but in fact
But it is just a small blindfold. The number of soldiers and generals in the city has not changed at all.
After getting the news, the first reaction of the high-ranking cadres was... Why did the Xuzhou Army in Kaiyang play such a little trick?
After much consideration, the senior officials came to the conclusion that it was because they had a guilty conscience!
Because the potter himself is not here!
They want to use this method to prevent their own side from attacking easily!
After figuring out the key, Gao Gan finally decided to send troops, taking this opportunity to capture Kaiyang City, pacify Langya Kingdom, and march into Xuzhou!
The high official immediately held a court meeting and announced his decision to everyone.
"This general has decided to send troops to open Yang City and pacify the Langya Kingdom!"
After hearing this, the scene suddenly became quiet, and all the generals in Bingzhou looked at each other with surprise.
After being silent for two cups of tea, suddenly, there was a "wow" sound, and the hall burst into cheers.
Then I saw that all the generals in the field were beaming with joy, smiling and jumping for joy.
Did Lord Fu drink too much today? Or was he stimulated in some way? Why did he suddenly ask everyone to attack Kaiyang City?
This is the first time in so many years that I heard him say a manly word.
The generals were gearing up and were overjoyed, but the senior officer was very calm. His face was changing back and forth, as if he was still thinking about something.
Gao Rou said strangely: "Brother, what are you doing?"
Gao Gan sighed and said: "I'm still a little worried. Although it is indeed inferred that the pottery merchant is not in Langya country... but what if we guess wrong? Then wouldn't the general come back and never come back?"
Speaking of this, Gao Gan blinked, his eyes somewhat misty: "Actually, Brother Wei doesn't want to die yet. Brother Wei is still young, in his early thirties, and my two children are only in their teens..."
Gao Rou couldn't help but roll her eyes, feeling helpless.
My brother is good at everything, but this suspicious attitude that looks forward and backward makes people want to slap him...
It's obviously your decision to send troops, but you still don't know what's going on and you feel unsure... What exactly are you trying to do?
"Brother, you don't have to worry too much. I think we are 90% sure of this battle!"
Gao Gan looked at him faintly and said, "Isn't there still 10% left?"
Gao Rou: "..."
How can you be 100% sure when the two armies are facing each other in this world? Do you think the Xuzhou Army is really a loser?
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Three days later, the Bingzhou Army stationed in Qi began to gather troops and horses, headed south towards Kaiyang City, and entered the territory of Langya Kingdom.
However, although Gao Gan entered the territory of Langya Kingdom, he was always cautious. Every thirty miles he marched, he ordered a garrison and then sent scouts to check for any ambush in the surrounding counties.
Langya Kingdom was only a county, but the march of the senior officials was delayed for nearly ten days.
It can be said that we are taking steps step by step.
The enthusiasm of the Bingzhou Army generals under his command was dampened by his marching method.
It wasn't until they crossed the border of Yishui River that the high officials ordered several of their most capable generals to lead their own troops to attack the surrounding counties of Langya Kingdom.
Although there are soldiers stationed in various county towns, the number is not large. Facing the menacing Bingzhou Army, they cannot resist it. The Bingzhou Army occupied the five surrounding areas with Yishui as the center and almost without a single blow.
Six counties.
Things developed so smoothly, and Gao Gan felt a lot more at ease. When he pushed his troops into the wilderness a hundred miles away from Kaiyang City, he still did not encounter any decent resistance.
The high-ranking cadre's heart, which had always been closed, became a little more active now.
It seems that I was really too cautious before!
My uncle Yuan Shao was pressing heavily on the territory, and Tao Shang's troops were stretched thin. There was nothing wrong with me being too cautious, but didn't I think they were too powerful?
After fighting all the way, Gao Gan went straight to the gates of Kaiyang City.
The senior cadres deployed their troops and formed their formations, preparing to launch a surprise attack on Kaiyang City.
However, there were not many soldiers in Kaiyang City, and facing the formation of senior officials, it was obvious that they were a little panicked.
Seeing this, the senior officials were completely relieved, and immediately ordered Chang Hong and Liu Zhi to command the vanguard army and launched a fierce attack on Kaiyang City.
The siege went very smoothly. In less than half an hour, the outer gate was completely captured, and the vanguard of the Bingzhou Army rushed straight into the Wengcheng of Kaiyang City.
Things went so smoothly that the generals in Bingzhou didn't say anything, but in their hearts they all laughed at the senior officials.
How is it? How many times have I told you! Mr. Fu just doesn’t believe it! Are you being slapped in the face now?
The senior cadre didn't react at all. In his mind, as long as he could ensure a smooth war, it didn't matter to him whether he was looked down upon or looked down upon.
But at this moment, a burst of shouting suddenly came from the fork road on the left side of the city. Immediately afterwards, countless strong men in armor were seen pouring out of the fork road. These people were fully armed, with bright armor and soldiers.
The blades are dark and cold, and each one looks as strong as an ox.
It was the Tiger Guards led by Xu Chu.
On a fork on the right, a group of light cavalry horses roared out, each holding a spear or a short bow, and they were extremely fast. They were the Jinling White Horse Army led by Zhao Yun.
Gao Gan's face suddenly changed. He hurriedly called for the soldiers to form a formation to defend against the enemy. However, now a large part of the Bingzhou Army's soldiers were trapped in the Wengcheng of Kaiyang City. The Chinese army behind Gao Gan was much weaker. Facing it,
It was difficult to resist the sudden reinforcements from Zhao Yun and Xu Chu, and they were completely thrown into disarray.