For Master Sima and Xiahou Ba, the name Zhang Xi still has considerable intimidation power.
After all, this is a famous general who is famous all over the world. Even after Guan Yu, Zhang Fei and others passed away one after another, Zhang Xi is now the number one general among Shu thieves in the eyes of Cao Wei.
Zhao Yun and Wei Yan both had to move to the back. At least that's what Cao Wei thought.
Even Sima Yi had to be a little wary when meeting Zhang Xi. In front of Sima Shi and Xiahou Ba, these two people really did not dare to act rashly.
After all, they already knew the consequences of their rash actions. They lost more than 10,000 soldiers in one battle. If not for luck, even they themselves might have confessed directly.
And Zhang Xi didn't even use any clever tricks, he just pretended to defeat and set up an ambush. Now Master Sima and Xiahou Ba are full of psychological shadows towards Zhang Xi.
Therefore, when these two people saw Zhang Xi leading the soldiers of Dongsan County to join Wang Chang and encircle them again outside Mengjindu, no one of them dared to suggest whether they should take advantage of the enemy's arrival. If your footing is not stable, take advantage of the situation and attack.
So, they cowered inside the Mengjin Ferry, consolidating their defense and waiting for Sima Yi's next military order.
These two guys were so cowardly that they didn't dare to move, which made Zhang Xi a little confused.
No, what do these two people mean? !
One is a powerful minister of the Wei Dynasty in history, an arrogant general, and the actual founder of the Jin Dynasty. The other is also a rare rising star in the Cao Wei clan. He later became a chariot general of the Han Dynasty. What are you two doing? !
We all have about the same strength. Not to mention taking the initiative to attack, we should at least form a formation and fight. What does it mean to be huddled in Mengjin Ferry? !
Are his opponents really Sima Shi and Xiahou Ba? !
Why do you feel that this courage is not as bold as the rumored Qin Lang? !
Well, Zhang Xi probably forgot that when he first went to the battlefield and met Zhou Yu as his opponent, he was actually no better than these two people. They also stayed in E County and couldn't get out, which made Wei Yan extremely angry with him. Something to be dissatisfied with.
The current Zhang Xi, in the eyes of Xiahou Ba and Sima Shi, is basically the same as Zhou Yu's status in the eyes of Zhang Xi at that time. Is it crazy to play tricks with such a person to take command? !
It's better to just huddle up and defend, at least there won't be any losses.
As for these two people, it was really difficult for Zhang Xi to handle this situation.
You have to find a way to retake Mengjin Ferry, otherwise many plans in the future will not be implemented. These two guys, with fifty thousand people, huddled in Mengjin Ferry and nearby camps, and they were determined to defend it. It was really difficult to start.
If you can't think of anything by yourself, then hold a meeting. Zhang Xi summoned his generals to hold a meeting to discuss what to do.
Zhang Yi was the first to stand up and put forward his own suggestions.
Because in the previous ambush battle, Zhang Yi saw the terrifying power of the Zhuge Liannu No. 2 aircraft brought by Zhang Xi. Therefore, Zhang Yi suggested that these crossbowmen could be used to suppress the Wei army in Mengjin Ferry, and then he would lead five Thousands of soldiers attacked the south gate of Mengjindu.
Zhang Yi has been guarding that place for almost a month, and he knows the strength of some defenses there very well. As long as he can suppress the Wei army at the south gate and prevent them from easily counterattacking on the defense facilities at the south gate, then Zhang Yi can Yi is confident that he can seize the south gate of Mengjindu in one fell swoop.
Then, we can use the south gate as a stronghold, pour in a large number of troops, drive away the Wei army step by step, and completely drive the Wei army out of Mengjindu.
This method actually sounds really good, but unfortunately, it has some minor problems.
It is not difficult to capture the South Gate stronghold. What is really difficult is to expel the Wei army who entered Mengjin Ferry. As a semi-military fortress, Mengjin Ferry can only hold 50,000 people, but 30,000 people can still do it.
If you occupy the south gate and the other three gates of the Wei army are surrounded, you will face the siege of more than 20,000 Wei troops. And the south gate can only squeeze in 5,000 people to fight in a small area like the south gate.
Moreover, once it enters the internal attack stage, no matter how powerful the Zhuge Liannu No. 2 machine is and how wide its coverage is, it cannot help at this time and can only rely on the soldiers to fight hard.
Let’s not talk about whether you can rely on 5,000 people to defend the south gate. Even if you can defend it, using less to attack more will become a fuel tactic and a war of attrition.
As for Zhang Xi, it was obvious that he did not want to engage in a war of attrition.
After all, he only had so many troops at hand. Even Wang Chang's 20,000 Hongnong County soldiers were temporarily assigned to Zhang Xi. He must consider that if a war of attrition turns into a war at Mengjindu, what will happen next? During the Northern Expedition, did he still have the ability to continue to contain the other Wei armies in Hedong?
To simply fight a siege war or a war of attrition, Zhang Xi does not need to summon his generals to discuss together. He still has the concept of military command.
Therefore, Zhang Yi's suggestion was rejected by Zhang Xi.
At this time, Wang Chang opened his mouth slightly, but stopped talking.
Wang Chang has Wang Chang's concerns.
Under Cao Zhen back then, Wang Chang and Zhang Xi were considered old rivals. Especially in the battle of Tongguan, Wang Chang did a lot of bad things for Zhang Xi.
Wang Chang and Zhang Xi are not familiar with each other. This battle is the first time that the two of them have fought together in a real sense. Therefore, Wang Chang really doesn't know what Zhang Xi's character and temper are like.
Besides, as a surrendered general, I can say as little as possible and follow the instructions to fight, so as not to cause trouble for myself.
But Zhang Xi saw it.
Not only did he see it, Zhang Xi also asked.
"Does General Wang have a plan to defeat the enemy?!"
Zhang Xi asked this, but Wang Chang didn't say anything, which seemed inappropriate.
Therefore, Wang Chang hesitated for a moment, then spoke and said, "General Hussar, you know that there is a Fuzhou in the river north of Mengjindu."
As for the words, that's it. Wang Chang believes that everyone is smart, and Zhang Xi should be able to understand what he wants to say.
As for Zhang Xi, after hearing Wang Chang's reminder, he also remembered that there was indeed a Fuzhou.
Then, Zhang Xi continued to speak and asked, "There is indeed a floating state, but what does this have to do with defeating the enemy?!"
Not only Wang Chang, but also Meng Da and Huang Quan were a little stunned when asked this question. It was already reminded so clearly. What happened to Zhang Yuanchang today? Why can't he figure it out? !
Occupy that Fuzhou and cut off the logistics supply line of more than 50,000 Wei troops without fighting. They will starve for a month. When the food reserves inside Mengjindu are exhausted, all Wei troops will be finished.
It is impossible for Zhang Xi not to understand such a simple truth. But this is not a military discussion.
Since you, Wang Chang, want to make a plan, you should make it clear so that you can count the merit of the plan later. Just say this half a sentence. If I am the one who gives the order in the end, won’t the merit of the plan become mine? !
Do you, Wang Chang, still want to be knighted and rewarded for your meritorious service? !
So, Zhang Xi is giving Wang Chang a chance to speak clearly, so that he can be counted as a warrior.
Neither Meng Da nor Huang Quan were fools. After thinking about it for a moment, they all understood that Zhang Xi was giving Wang Chang a chance.
Wang Chang could naturally figure it out, and at the same time, he felt warm in his heart. If this matter had been left in the hands of General Cao Zhen, it would probably be Cao Zhen's credit.
Of course, Wang Chang's benefits will definitely be indispensable afterwards. General Cao Zhen will use other reasons to promote Wang Chang, but as a general, using other reasons to get promoted, how can it be justified to rely on military merit for promotion? !
Therefore, Wang Chang was moved and told Zhang Xi his own strategy.
"You can send an army of elite soldiers to capture Fuzhou, hold on to this place, and supplement it with naval forces to cut off the thieves' food routes. In this way, the thieves will be defeated without attacking."
As soon as Wang Chang finished speaking, this suggestion was implemented.
At this time, some people immediately couldn't stand it any longer.
Well, no one else but Meng Da.
Although there was a rescue effort before, the number of enemies killed was almost zero. Such a small amount of credit was not enough to get Mengda out of the current predicament.
It was Zhang Xi who asked Wang Chang to take the initiative to tell the truth. It was Zhang Xi who was supporting Wang Chang. Although Meng Da was not good in character, his eyesight and emotional intelligence were outstanding and he would not stand up to ask for help at this time. People dislike it.
However, Mengda had to fight for the victory in the next battle.
"I am willing to lead my troops and join General Huang's navy to accomplish this feat." Meng Da took the initiative to stand up and ask Zhang Xi for a fight.
It was such a commotion that even Zhang Xi was caught off guard.
Theoretically speaking, whoever gives the advice will lead the troops to implement it. This is an unspoken rule in the army. Since it was Wang Chang who proposed the strategy, it is only normal that Wang Chang leads the troops to attack Fuzhou.
How could anyone stand up halfway and share the credit? !
If Wang Chang were a pure counselor, this would be fine. He was also a general leading troops.
But Meng Da may be nothing to Zhang Xi, but in today's army, Meng Da's status and military qualifications are extremely high, and his official position is second only to Zhang Xi and Huang Quan.
When he asked for a fight, not to mention Wang Chang, Zhang Yi and Liu Yin had to give in three points.
As for Huang Quan, Huang Quan can stand up and say something fair, but as for this matter, no matter who leads the army, he must rely on his navy. In other words, whether Huang Quan stands up and speaks out, it will not affect him. credit.
Therefore, Huang Quan did not want to offend Meng Da even more than Wang Chang, a surrendered general.
After all, Meng Da is also one of the representatives of the Dongzhou Faction. Under the current situation, there is really no need for the Yizhou Faction, represented by Huang Quan, to have any further conflicts with the Dongzhou Faction.
The territory of the Han Dynasty is getting bigger and bigger now, and the capital has been moved from Chengdu to Chang'an. If the Northern Expedition goes well and most of the Central Plains is included in the territory, the Yizhou faction will not only have Jingzhou as its opponent in the court. Sent.
At this time, if the Yizhou faction continues to quarrel with the Dongzhou faction, which is already half an ally, then their right to speak in the court in the future may really be in jeopardy.
If Huang Quan doesn't stand up and speak, Zhang Xi. Zhang Xi really can't refute Meng Da's face.
Li Yan asked for help in the past, and Meng Da himself did his best and made great contributions later. This time Meng Da took the initiative to ask for a fight, and it would be unjustifiable if he didn't give him a chance.
Therefore, Zhang Xi had no choice but to look at Wang Chang tactfully, express his apology, and then turned to look at Meng Da.
"Since the old general asked for a battle, Xi naturally agreed. However, this matter is quite dangerous, and the old general needs to be careful. I will send Liu Xiuran to go with the old general to help him, how about it?!"
".I obey your orders."
(End of chapter)
