After Wang Ping arrived at the west gate of Wancheng, he had already sent out the best sergeants in the army to bypass the Wei army's warning area and climb over the three hills in the middle to contact Guan Yu, the commander of the Jingzhou army who was attacking at the south gate.
However, there were some twists and turns in the process, and it also took some time to go around the mountain. It was not until a large number of fires broke out in Wancheng that caused the Wancheng defenders to turmoil, that Guanping saw Wudang coming over the mountain to deliver the message. Flying military envoy.
And Guan Ping finally understood why the Wei army's defense was not as tight as before in today's siege battle.
As for the current physical condition of coach Guan Yu, I can't say it's too good, nor can I say it's too bad.
This time when the army came to Wancheng, although Guan Yu traveled on a carriage during the march, after arriving at Wancheng, Guan Yu's physical condition seemed to have improved, and he could occasionally ride into battle and go to the front line to direct the siege.
It seems that Guan Yu's health is much better than before.
But in fact, only a few people such as Guan Ping, "Guan Suo", Xu Shu, Wang Ji, etc. knew that in fact, for almost half of this month, Guan Yu would start to have a low fever at night and not until the early morning. Feel better.
Both Guan Ping and Xu Shu once advised Guan Yu that if it didn't work out, Guan Yu should return to Xiangyang to recuperate. If he was afraid of affecting the morale of the army, he could also choose to rest in a tent. There was really no need to show up in front of the soldiers so frequently, and there was no need to go to the front line to command in person. Siege the city.
But Guan Yu didn't listen at all.
Even though Guan Yu's hair and beard are now gray, his temper is still the same and he has no intention of changing it at all.
Guan Ping and Xu Shu couldn't persuade him, and it would be even harder for others to persuade him.
And, to be honest, including Guan Ping, there was actually a premonition in his heart.
Based on Guan Yu's physical condition, this expedition to Wancheng may be the last time he leads an army in his life. As a son, he certainly doesn't want his father to make any mistakes, but as a general who has worshiped his father since childhood, Guan Ping is unexpectedly able to I understand my father’s stubbornness.
It is better for a general to die in battle than to die on his bed of old age.
Therefore, Guan Ping really didn't persuade her much this time, and even told Guan Yinping privately to protect her father and not to worry about anything else.
Therefore, the actual commander of the Jingzhou Army outside the South Gate is still Guan Yu. That's why Sima Yi defended so hard.
If it were another person, even if he had the advantage of troops, even if he used a strategy of exchanging injuries for injuries, he might not be able to push Sima Yi to the point of asking Cao Zhen for urgent help.
After learning that his own reinforcements had arrived at the west gate of Wancheng, Guan Yu did not take any care. He personally summoned the military envoy of the Wudang Fei Army and inquired in detail about the situation of the Ximen troops.
Including who is the general, how many troops there are, how to bypass Wuguan and attack Wancheng, how to solve the supply situation of grain, grass and ordnance, etc.
Guan Yu is no longer a rookie on the battlefield. It is impossible for him to believe someone who says reinforcements have arrived at Ximen. Apart from anything else, how he got through Wuguan is a very big problem.
Therefore, Guan Yu asked very detailed questions, and it was not until Wudang Feijun's envoy answered all the questions and there were no logical problems that Guan Yu reluctantly believed.
Guan Yu knew something about Wudang Feijun.
In fact, the earliest formation of this army was in Jingzhou. Kou Feng, who was still stationed in Changsha at the time, created a foreign army by himself based on Zhang Xi's military training minutes.
Of course, this army was later handed over to Zhuge Liang after Kou Feng followed Liu Bei to Sichuan. Later, Zhuge Liang also led his troops into Sichuan, and this army followed him.
Although in a strict sense, the current Wudang Fei Army is no longer the same army as Kou Feng's army, but in general, Guan Yu has heard a little bit about it and knows that this is an army that is good at mountain warfare. force.
As for Wang Ping, the commander of Wudang Feijun, he was born as a monk. Most people may not know this.
Even though Wang Ping is now well-known for commanding the Wudang Feijun, his status as a foreign general is not a bonus these days. At least Wang Ping will not take the initiative to tell anyone about it.
Therefore, when the military envoy accurately stated Wang Ping's name and the identity of Wang Ping's people, Guan Yu already believed half of it.
In addition, Wang Ping also wrote a letter to Guan Yu, in which he explained to Guan Yu the battle plan and goals of the Wudang Fei Army. This letter can be said to be messy and full of typos, which is difficult for a normal person to read It takes a guesser to figure out what it means.
But what convinced Guan Yu even more was that it was written by Wang Ping himself.
Wang Ping was a man who was illiterate before. It was not until he became the commander of the Wudang Fei Army that he began to read and write under Zhuge Liang's persuasion. If the Wei thieves could even find out this kind of information, how could they use it? If he sets a trap for himself, then Guan Yu feels that it is not unfair for him to be deceived.
After figuring out that Wang Ping had really arrived at the west gate of Wancheng and had begun to deploy a series of tactics, Guan Yu was also thinking about what he should do next.
Actually, Guan Yu has been thinking about this issue for a long time.
The strategy of always exchanging injuries for injuries hurts his own morale to some extent, and he has been attacking continuously for a month, and there is still little progress in the attack on Wancheng. Sima Yi seems to be trapped in the city and dare not leave easily, but He defended the city in a disciplined manner and could not take advantage at all.
Therefore, if the soldiers of Wudang Feijun did not come, Guan Yu was also considering whether to temporarily enter a truce period, let his soldiers reduce the frequency of attacks, enter the rest period, and wait until the rest is over and morale is restored before continuing to attack.
But now, if Wang Ping really intends to let the Wudang Feijun create chaos inside Wancheng and cooperate with the frontal attack on the city, then there will be no way to rest.
Sufficient pressure must be put on Wancheng to make Sima Yi tired of dealing with it, so as to create opportunities for the unworthy flying army in the city to cause chaos.
Once there is chaos in the city, the morale of the defenders on the city wall will inevitably be affected. If the troops are divided to rescue the city, there will be holes in the city. This opportunity may only last for a moment, and we must find a way to seize it.
Therefore, we still have to attack.
Not only must we continue to attack, but we must even strengthen our offensive rhythm.
For this reason, Guan Yu decided that starting from tomorrow, he would go to the front line in person and command the entire army to attack the city.
As soon as these words came out, before Guan Ping could say anything, Xu Shu stood up and objected.
It's not the same old way of persuading Guan Yu to take care of his health, or to give his young generals room to perform, but
"Sima Yi will definitely be suspicious when the prince comes to the front line in person. With Sima Yi's ability, he will be able to guess the prince's intentions. In this way, our army's actions will inevitably be hindered, whether inside or outside the city."
"Why don't you order Guan Ping, Deng Ai, Kou Feng, etc. to lead the troops to fight as usual? You will sit in the middle of the army and select soldiers to wait for the right time. Once there is a change in the city, you will order a general to lead the army to kill Isn’t it wonderful to come out and catch someone by surprise, and decide in one battle?!”
Xu Shu's words are indeed reasonable.
After this month of fighting, Guan Yu knew very well how difficult Wancheng's defender Sima Yi was. This was a general who made decisions before acting and was also good at forbearance.
In the previous Jingzhou Army's offensive, although Guan Yu appeared on the front line from time to time, his main purpose was to boost the morale of the army. With Guan Yu's current physical strength, it was still impossible for him to sit on his horse and command a day's battle.
Therefore, the main offensive strategy was formulated by Guan Yu, but Wang Ji, Deng Ai, and Xu Shu were the three people who actually implemented the emergency response. Guan Yu spent most of his time recuperating in the Chinese military tent.
Now Guan Yu suddenly appears on the front line with his troops and intensifies his offensive. With Sima Yi's intelligence level, it is impossible not to know Guan Yu's intentions and must be prepared. If the Han army in the city wants to create chaos, I am afraid they will lose their suddenness. .
Therefore, Xu Shu suggested that it would be better to imitate the previous strategy and continue to have Guan Ping and others command the frontal attack, which would be arrogant to Sima Yi, while Guan Yu would select the elite of the army and recharge his batteries in the rear to stand by.
As long as chaos can be created in the city and the Jingzhou army outside the city can attack the city wall or even open the city gate, Guan Yu will command the elite rear army to suddenly rush out and attack the city in one fell swoop.
In this way, Wancheng can be broken.
Of course, Xu Shu was somewhat selfish in doing this.
Although Xu Shu also knew that Guan Yu's expedition was motivated by the final battle. As an old comrade, Xu Shu could also understand Guan Yu's thoughts.
But, in the final battle, there is no need to push yourself to death. If you can win easily and live a long life with world-wide achievements, what's wrong with that? !
There is no need for generals to die on the battlefield! ! !
Therefore, another purpose of this strategy is to hope that Guan Yu will not risk his life and go to the front line in person, but can command the battle while recharging his strength in the rear.
There is no shortage of generals in the army who are ready to charge into battle. Even a scholar like Wang Ji will not be hesitant if he really wants to lead the charge.
There is really no need to let Guan Yu, an old general who is almost seventy and with gray hair and beard, rush to the front line.
If others said this, Guan Yu would still have to show off and be a bit tough. But Xu Shu was different.
Xu Shu, an old partner who has been guarding Jingzhou together for almost 20 years, is now in his early fifties. There are not many old comrades left.
Furthermore, Guan Yu is not a person who doesn't know what is good or bad. He knows that Xu Shu is doing it for his own good, and he has tried his best to consider his mood.
Guan Yu was not allowed to just sit in the military tent and watch. Instead, he was asked to select the elite of the army and wait for the opportunity. As for whether to order a general to attack or to attack himself, it was not Xu Shu's decision.
Therefore, Guan Yu nodded and agreed.
(End of chapter)
