"Nanhai County is to the east of Cangwu County, and there is a passage connecting Jiangdong. Yulin County is to the west of Cangwu, and there is a passage connecting Yizhou. But to the west of Yulin County, there is Jiaozhi, the largest county in Jiaozhou. So if I When using troops, we must first seize the South China Sea, cut off our army's retreat, and then seize Yulin. This is the inevitable order!"
Lu Meng pointed at the map and said confidently.
Zhou Yu glanced at the map, closed his eyes and meditated.
It was the first time that he and Cao Wu fought against each other. The earliest time he was in Chaisang City, Cao Wu took advantage of him and falsely accused him of being rebellious and self-reliant. He used a nursery rhyme to break the trust between the kings and ministers of Jiangdong.
The second time, in the battle of Chibi, he was about to win, but Cao was unable to turn the tide.
After those two times, he asked people to collect information about Cao Wu at all costs, but there was very little.
It seems that General Beifu, who used to be a playboy, suddenly woke up one day and became the clan that Cao Cao relied on most.
But Zhou Yu knew that this was absolutely impossible. He kept looking for clues about Cao Wu, but in the end he found no effective information, but he learned something sad and angry.
His concubine Xiao Qiao was actually kidnapped by Cao Wu!
At that moment, he felt extremely resentful. The gentle and gentle Zhou Lang finally became angry for a rare moment and trembled with anger.
He swore a poisonous oath that one day he would kill Cao Wu with his own hands.
I didn’t expect the opportunity to come so soon.
He had been planning to attack Jiaozhou a long time ago, and now Sun Quan also gave him the opportunity to attack Jiaozhou. Now that the leader of Cao's army is Cao Wu, it is the best time for revenge.
"Calculating the intelligence, Cao Jun should have already learned the information that our Jiangdong Army is coming to Jiaozhi."
Zhou Yu asked yourself to stay calm and analyzed.
"Indeed, there are more than 10,000 of us marching, and there is no cover in the mountains and forests. Although we used the seaside march to hide it for a few days, we can't hide it after all. The bandits must know."
Lu Meng nodded, but said with a smile: "But they must not know that we took four counties in just a few days!"
"This is exactly what I want to say. If the other party doesn't know that we have captured four counties, then first send troops to Nanhai east of Cangwu to capture Nanhai County to avoid worries, and then send troops to Yulin to face the armies of Yulin and Jiaozhi. This is Correct answer. But have you ever thought about what if the enemy already knows that we have captured the four counties?"
"Impossible, this is absolutely impossible!"
Lu Meng shook his head: "In the entire Longbian City, almost everyone knows that Jiangdong Army is coming, but no one knows what Jiangdong Army has done. The illusion we have been creating is that the number of Jiangdong Army entering the city is only a hundred people. No matter how you guess it, , would never have thought that we could capture the big city of Longbian with these hundred people."
After listening to Lu Meng's explanation, Zhou Yu pondered and nodded. He also believed that there was no reason for Cao Jun to know the news that they had captured the four counties so quickly.
Even if those people hosted by the three brothers of the Shi family leaked the news, Cao Jun would only think that the Shi family was making a change of power, and would not think that Jiangdong had succeeded.
Attacking Yulin first would, after all, risk Nanhai County attacking Cangwu from behind.
A mature coach shouldn't take such risks.
However, is Cao Wu considered a mature coach?
Zhou Yu was not sure at all.
Lu Meng said: "Soldiers are more important than speed. It is important to achieve victory before the enemy can react. Now we have the upper hand and cannot wait any longer. We have to take action first and choose the location for the decisive battle! Since the rebel army will attack the South China Sea, we will It’s time to push the army to the border of Cangwu and obtain most of Cangwu’s land before the rebels come back from the South China Sea.”
After hearing this, Zhou Yu thought for a long time, and finally sighed: "Jiangdong's army is too small after all."
Lu Meng sighed: "Yes, too few."
They needed to rely on the three brothers of the Shi family to gather 70,000 troops, otherwise they would not be able to hold Cao's army alone.
Both of them were silent for a long time before finally making a decision.
In Zhou Yu's eyes, this attack is not yet a decisive battle. He needs to test the quality of Cao's army. Moreover, he has also deployed a group of surprise troops. If he can attract the defenders of Guangxin City in Cangwu County, his surprise troops can achieve unexpected results. .
In the battle of Jiaozhou, the two most important tactical fulcrums were Cangwu County's control of Guangxin and Jiaozhi County's control of Longbian. For them, these were both unforgivable.
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After Wenpin, the prefect of Jiangxia, finished his day's work, he did not return to the prefect's house first. Instead, he had dinner on the city wall with the soldiers and civilians who provided work-for-relief.
It was said to be dinner, but in fact it was just some hot porridge with few rice grains.
However, in this time of war and chaos, Jiangxia suffered from military disasters and floods again and again. The people in the city were very happy to have a bowl of porridge to drink at night.
They already knew that all of this was a gift from Beifu General Cao Wu. If General Beifu hadn't sent food to work for relief, I'm afraid they wouldn't even be able to guarantee a meal at noon.
In Jiangxia and Jingzhou, there were too many places that needed money and food. Zhao Yan, the governor of Jingzhou, was stretched thin. Although the Jingzhou aristocratic families came up with some money and food, it was still not enough.
Every time Wenpin receives money and food, he will give priority to those who work for relief, then the troops, and finally other people.
During this period, his busy figure was everywhere in Jiangxia. This veteran general seemed to have completely taken off his military uniform and turned into a real farmer, integrating into military and civilian production.
Only the soldiers who followed him in the attack on Miangkou City knew that when Wenpin picked up the sword, he was still the general who could fight Guan Yu for fifty rounds.
Wenpin finished the porridge and was still a little hungry, but he didn't ask for a second bowl. Everyone only had one bowl. He didn't want to break the rules.
He stood up and looked up at the riverside outside the city. There, the foundation of a tall building had been laid firmly, and it had unknowingly reached the third floor.
"Yellow Crane Tower, Yellow Crane Tower, what a good name!"
Wenpin laughed. When the watchtower is repaired and the soldiers stand on it, they will have an unobstructed view of the Yangtze River for hundreds of miles. There will no longer be a hiding place for water bandits and bullies on this river, and it is impossible for Jiangdong's army to break through. His Jiangxia defense line.
What did Military Advisor Xun You say? The Great Wall of the South, yes, this is exactly the Great Wall of the South!
He paid attention to the tall building for a while, and suddenly heard someone shouting: "Prefect Wen, Zhongye!"
Wenpin quickly turned around, but it was Zhao Yan, the governor of Jingzhou, who came here and called her.
Wenpin hurriedly walked a few steps, and when he arrived, he was a little cautious and said, "Why is Boyan here?"
"There is news from Yecheng."
Zhao Yan slightly cupped his hands towards the north, and then said: "Let the nine counties of Jingxiang and various ministries send troops and horses to gather south and prepare for the situation in Jiaozhou at any time!"
"Jiaozhou?"
Wenpin was startled and whispered casually: "How is the general?"
Zhao Yan and Wenpin were both supported by Cao Wu, and Wenpin also received great help from Beifu's resources. When they talked in private, the word "general" they mentioned was naturally Cao Wu.
"The first battle was a great victory, and Cangwu was defeated. But I heard that there was going to be a decisive battle with Shi Xie and others, so I'm afraid we don't have enough troops. Yecheng's order is that Jingzhou must gather at least 30,000 people and go south to support."
Wenpin stood up immediately: "Since there are not enough troops, then Jiangxia would like all the people to be soldiers and go to support!"
Zhao Yan was overjoyed. Although the other governors of Jingzhou responded to the call, they were obviously obedient. Now it seems that they can get more support from Wenpin.
"How many people can Zhongye have here?"
The reason why I asked about manpower instead of soldiers and horses is because there are actually not many troops stationed in Jiangxia, but there are not many professional soldiers in this era. Ordinary people have weapons and can also be used as a source of troops, but their combat effectiveness is inferior.
Wenpin raised his arms to the people who were still eating in the city and said loudly: "Beifu General Cao Wu needs support in the south. Who is willing to follow me?"
The people of Jiangxia heard this, and when they figured out who wanted to support them, they were in an uproar.
"Is it that General Beifu?"
"How many more Beifu generals can there be? Of course it's Cao Beifu!"
"General Beifu saved Jiangxia, Jiangxia people should go to support!"
The people whispered, and someone immediately said: "I do!"
The man was thin, but he said with a serious face: "My mother said that a person must repay kindness. General Beifu rescued Jiangxia from the flood and saved countless people. He needs our support, then we will go!"
"Yes, go!"
In just a dozen breaths, everyone on the tower stood up.
Zhao Yan, who was tactful in dealing with matters, saw that the army and the people were united in supporting Cao Wu, and his mood was aroused, and his face turned red with excitement.
Wenpin didn't know what to say. He knew that General Beifu had prestige, but he didn't expect that the people would respect General Beifu so much.
He thought for a while and didn't know how to express his gratitude. Finally, he faced everyone and bowed deeply.
"On behalf of General Beifu, I would like to thank the people of Jiangxia!"
