Qianzhao's plan was to wait for the pottery merchants to attack the plain where he was, to resist vigorously, and then when the pottery merchants forcibly attacked the city, he would use the advantages of the city defense to start a fierce battle with the opponent to increase the Jinling Army's power as much as possible.
Casualties, and then logically pretending to be defeated and leaving, allowing the pottery merchants to occupy the plain, laying the foundation for Yuan Shao's subsequent plans.
Although the idea of pulling a move was good, what he never expected was that the pottery merchant did not follow the routine at all.
He actually camped where he was and didn't come to attack?
If someone named Tao doesn't attack, even if he wants to be defeated, he won't be able to find a way to start, right?
Now, things are getting a little difficult!
A few days later, Qianzhao received another report from the front line, saying that the pottery merchants had set up several auxiliary camps in various directions away from their main stronghold, and they were like horns to each other.
Looking at the posture, the opponent is not planning to attack in the short term, and it is clear that they must guard and defend to the death!
Qianzhao was anxious and asked Zhang He and Guo Yuan to come over to discuss the matter.
"Two generals, the general ordered us to garrison Pingyuan County, only to allow defeat but not victory, and to abandon the western front line of Jizhou in order to plot Cao Cao and the pottery merchants... But now that we came here, we found that the pottery merchants were encamped, and it was not like marching into the army.
If this state of affairs is delayed for a long time, it will delay the general's plan, and it will be a small matter to be punished later, but it will be a big thing to delay the foundation of Jizhou... I wonder what the two generals think we should do now?"
Although Guo Yuan is also a fierce general, he is more courageous and less resourceful. He has difficulties in making moves. Under normal circumstances, he cannot figure it out.
Qianzhao originally didn't expect Guo Yuan, so he looked at Zhang He.
Zhang He is currently a famous general in Hebei. Although he is nominally the deputy general of Zhaozhao, it is only because of his age.
If compared based on actual performance, its status should be above Qianzhao.
When Zhang He saw Qian Zhao looking at him, he lowered his head and pondered for a long time, and finally said: "The pottery merchant will not move his troops... No matter what he thinks, we still have to find a way to lure him out."
Qianzhao heard this and said, "Then according to Jun Yi's opinion, what should we do now?"
Zhang He shook his head and said with a wry smile: "The general is not very talented, but I can't think of any good solution... The only thing I can think of is to personally lead the troops to the enemy camp, pretend to be defeated, and maybe something can be done.
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Qianzhao couldn't help but smile bitterly after hearing this.
The most basic way to lure the enemy.
But in the absence of a better way, this is the only way to go.
"In this case, in the future, Lao Junyi will lead an army to the other army, fight with it, and then fake defeat... As for whether it can lure Tao's army to attack, it depends on God's will."
After giving the order, Zhang He naturally agreed.
The next day, Zhang He ordered his troops and horses and headed towards the pottery merchant's camp.
Of course, Zhang He would not dare to go to the pottery merchant's main camp easily. After all, the pottery merchant's main camp should have the strongest troops and combat power, and should also have the most fierce generals.
Zhang He came here to deceive and lure the enemy, not to seek death.
Fortunately, Qianzhao dispatched scouts beforehand to find out the location of the pottery merchant's camp and the commanders and lieutenants of each camp, and provided the information to Zhang He.
According to the intelligence, the pottery merchant set up two auxiliary camps on each side of the main camp, totaling four camps. The four chief generals were Qu Yi, Xu Huang, Tai Shi Ci, and Huang Zhong.
Zhang He made some calculations.
Qu Yi was a famous general in Hebei in the past. The reason why Yuan Shao successfully defeated Gongsun Zan back then was entirely due to Qu Yi's ability. Even if he was a false defeat... Zhang He still had some doubts if he faced Qu Yi directly.
Xu Huang had followed the potters for many years and was a famous general in Jinling. He had made great achievements many times and his reputation was not inferior to that of Xu Rong.
Taishi Ci even beheaded Yan Liang's master...
Zhang He thought about it for a while, and finally set his sights on the camp where Huang Zhong was stationed.
This is the first time Zhang He has heard of the name Huang Zhong. He is not well-known. He must be an unknown general. Even though he has some abilities, there must still be some gaps compared with long-established generals such as Xu Huang and Qu Yi.
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Therefore, Zhang He set his sights on Huang Zhong, who in his opinion was the best person to handle.
Although it is a fake defeat, you still have to choose a parallel import, so that you can advance, attack, retreat or defend.
As a result, Zhang He's troops marched towards Huang Zhong's camp.
Huang Zhong's camp is located fifteen miles southwest of the pottery camp, surrounded by mountains and rivers, and is tightly arranged.
Tao Shang asked him to lead his own army and sent three lieutenants, Zhou Cang, Liu Pi and Gong Du, to follow him.
Zhou Cang initially followed Zhao Yun into Tao's army, and his intention was just to be a spear-bearer for Zhao Yun.
However, Zhao Yun saw that Zhou Cang was extremely capable and it would be a pity to just serve as a spear bearer. In the end, Zhao Yun persuaded him to join the Chinese army and become a general to make contributions.
Despite this, in Zhou Cang's heart, Zhao Yun is still the person he respects the most.
Because of this, to a certain extent, Zhou Cang was not particularly convinced by this old man who was highly regarded by the pottery merchants and ranked alongside Zhao Yun.
This guy is quite old and not very famous yet. It is said that he surrendered to the Prime Minister during the Jiangxia War. He did not surrender for a long time, but now he can lead his own battalion. I don’t know what his ability is, but he can actually let the Prime Minister do this.
Take it seriously.
Since the establishment of the camp, Huang Zhong has not seen any strategies or plans. He just lets the soldiers practice step by step every day. He himself spends most of the time hiding in the commander's tent to watch the art of war, or sleeping.
Are you here for fighting? This is purely for relaxation.
But at this moment, the scouts suddenly reported that Zhang He of Yuan Army was leading an army and was heading towards his own stronghold to kill.
Zhou Cang was shocked when he heard this!
Zhang He is a famous general in Hebei, and he is very important. He personally led the troops here... Wouldn't this be a great opportunity to achieve fame?
Zhou Cang hurriedly went to see Huang Zhong and wanted to ask him to send troops to deal with Zhang He.
As soon as he entered the handsome tent, Zhou Cang almost died of anger.
But they saw Huang Zhong, who was not wearing armor, bare chest, and wearing a thin cloak. He was drinking water, fanning his cattail leaf leisurely, leaning on the bed and closing his eyes to meditate.
How is this different from those idle old men in the market?
Huang Zhong opened his eyes and saw Zhou Cang with a bad look on his face. He chuckled and said, "Who do you think I am? It turns out to be General Zhou. Haha, I'm sorry. I'm old and my body is weak and strong.
If you don't control it well, look at me today, I'm hot and sweating all over, and I'm not wearing enough clothes, which makes General Zhou laugh."
Although the boss in Zhou Cang's heart was dissatisfied, Huang Zhong was the commander after all. He couldn't show it too obviously, so he immediately handed over his hands and said: "General Huang, the scout reported that Zhang He, the general of Yuan Army, led more than 10,000 troops and was attacking us.
Head towards the village!"
Huang Zhong slowly put down the palm fan and said: "The spies reported back, but only General Zhang He came to lead the troops?"
Zhou Cang nodded and said: "Exactly!"
"He doesn't have troops to support him at the rear?"
"No!"
"Then don't fight."
"No, no fight?"
Zhou Cang looked at Huang Zhong doubtfully and said in confusion: "General Huang, Zhang He came with his troops alone. If they avoid fighting, they will only make the enemy laugh."
Huang Zhong shook his head and said: "Zhang He is a famous general of Yuan's army. How can he come alone? There must be a deep meaning in this... No fight! Put up the exemption card."