Although Zhuge Liang's omnipotent image has completely collapsed, for Liu Bei, Zhuge Liang is still an indispensable mastermind.
Especially in terms of planning power strategies and handling government affairs, no one can match him.
This time the army marched westward to relieve Wuling County and attack the Eastern Army led by Liu Zhang. Zhuge Liang was still in charge of the overall situation.
After Liu Bei left 5,000 troops to guard the important roads in Changsha, he took Guan Yu as his general and Zhuge Liang as his strategist, and personally led 45,000 troops to Wuling.
At Zhuge Liang's suggestion, the army boarded ships from Linxiang and went straight to Linyuan, the seat of Wuling County.
In just seven days, all 45,000 people arrived near Linyuan.
Not only can it save a lot of time, but the soldiers can also get some breathing time.
After some investigation, it was found that Linyuan City had not yet been breached, but was already besieged by Wuxi barbarians.
The moment the food runs out, I'm afraid Linyuan City will be destroyed.
Faced with such a critical situation, Guan Yu suggested immediately leading his elite troops to attack.
The barbarians are brave, but have no wit.
As long as Guan Yu's magic soldiers descend from the sky, the barbarians will disperse in fear!
In this way, the danger of Linyuan City will naturally be relieved.
Zhuge Liang stopped Guan Yu and did not agree to his plan.
The reason is also very simple.
It is easy to repel the barbarians. As long as you lead the army to kill them, the barbarians will definitely disperse and run back to the mountains.
In this way, the crisis in Linyuan City was only temporarily relieved.
The Wuxi barbarians attacked Linyuan, and it was determined that they were instigated by Liu Zhang.
The barbarians are barbarians and have no reason to speak of, but they will definitely not give up Linyuan City.
When our own army retreats, the barbarians will inevitably come out again to besiege Linyuan.
If we keep treating the symptoms but not the root cause of the problem over and over again, it will undoubtedly drag down the overall plan.
If you want to get rid of it once and for all, you must find the right opportunity to attack the barbarians!
Although it is not said that they will be completely annihilated, at least they will be killed or injured.
After much thought, Liu Bei decided to make a decision based on Zhuge Liang's opinion.
No one wants to be surrounded by barbarians in the rear while fighting at the front.
The environment in Wuling County is already average. If the barbarians are allowed to wreak havoc again, it will add fuel to the fire for the entire county.
Fortunately, the barbarians are simple-minded, and Zhuge Liang's strategy is really overkill for them.
Zhuge Liang only used some grain and grass as bait and successfully deceived the barbarians into the valley.
Just as Wuxi Man was happily grabbing the loot, a huge noise suddenly appeared out of thin air.
Immediately afterwards, an army of 40,000 led by Guan Yu and Wenpin attacked from all directions and surrounded 10,000 barbarians.
Heaven is so good at reincarnation, who will God spare?
How the Wuxi barbarians besieged Linyuan back then, now they are besieged by Guan Yu.
With the idea that those who are not of my race will have different hearts, Liu Beijun did not want to take prisoners and launched a bloody massacre.
More than 10,000 troops composed of Xiongxi, Xixi, Chenxi, Youxi, and Wuxi resisted desperately, but they were still no match for Liu Bei's army, which had been prepared in advance.
More than 10,000 Wuxi barbarians were defeated like a mountain. The battle only lasted for half an hour, and it had already turned into a one-sided massacre.
In this battle, it seemed that all the anger received in Yuzhang County was directed at the barbarians.
The entire battlefield was littered with broken limbs and arms, and the land was completely stained with blood.
In the end, all the more than 10,000 barbarians were killed, and no one escaped.
Guan Yu personally beheaded four barbarian chiefs, and Wenpin also captured a barbarian chief.
After this battle, Wuxi Man suffered severe losses.
Not only did the young men in the clan suffer a devastating blow, but even the top five clan leaders were all killed.
I am afraid that in the next five years, Wuxi barbarians will not dare to step out of the mountains and forests again!
Under Zhuge Liang's careful arrangement, Liu Bei's army declared the end of the battle by annihilating all the barbarians.
Thanks to this hearty battle, the morale of the three armies has been greatly boosted!
The entire enemy army was wiped out, which also ensured that the news that Liu Bei led his army to Wuling was not leaked.
With this military exploit, Zhuge Liang reestablished his image as a mastermind who knew everything he could think of!
Forty-five thousand troops were operating in Wuling County, and their target was too conspicuous.
In order to ensure the absolute confidentiality of the information, Liu Bei immediately led all his troops to Linyuan after cleaning the battlefield.
The moment Fu Kuang saw Liu Bei, he was so moved that he burst into tears.
At this moment, he had lived up to Xu Shu's trust!
After entering the prefect's palace, Liu Bei immediately convened a council.
Ever since Zhuge Liang proposed the plan to annihilate Liu Zhang's eastern army and capture Liu Zhang alive, he has never given a final implementation plan.
Due to the conditions at the time and the fact that Liu Bei did not visit the battlefield in person, he did not ask too many questions.
Now that the army has arrived in Linyuan, it is less than a hundred miles away from the Yi Road, the nearest battlefield.
As the commander-in-chief of the three armies, Liu Bei naturally needs to know all the strategic plans!
"Kong Ming, tell me your plan!"
Zhuge Liang turned to look at Fu Kuang and first asked a question.
"General Auxiliary, do you know what's going on at Yuan Zhi's place?"
Fu Kuang nodded repeatedly, what a coincidence!
After the barbarians were led away by Liu Bei's army, Xu Shu sent someone to convey the news, and they had just arrived in Linyuan.
"My lord, military advisor, the situation of all Liu Zhang's troops and horses has been clearly understood."
"Huang Zhong and Zhang Liao led an army of 20,000 to besiege Yiling, and Liu Zhang personally led an army of 10,000 to attack Yidao."
"There is no enemy attack in Huya where Military Advisor Xu is stationed. However, due to the 20,000 fish recovery troops occupying the Yangtze River, effective support cannot be formed."
"However, Liu Zhang has made no progress at present, and his troops everywhere have not made any achievements."
Liu Bei's eyes were filled with joy. Through this battle, he fully saw Xu Shu's talent.
Looking at Zhuge Liang again, Liu Bei couldn't help but feel a little confused.
Could it be that Xu Shu's military ability is stronger than Zhuge Liang's?
I'm afraid all the doubts will be revealed through the outcome of this war.
"General Zhang Fei was defeated in a duel with General Dian Wei under Liu Zhang's command and was seriously injured."
Liu Bei was originally in high spirits, but was shocked when he heard the news.
"What! Yi De was injured! How is he doing now?"
Guan Yu also became nervous. The three of them were sworn brothers and had a very deep relationship.
"My lord, don't worry. General Zhang has some superficial injuries. He will be cured with some training!"
Fu Kuang was not sure about the specific situation, but he was very sure that Zhang Fei was not in danger of his life.
"Liu Zhang, you have repeatedly hurt my three brothers. This time I want you to pay with blood!"
Liu Bei wanted to use practical actions to tell Liu Zhang this time that he was no longer the soft persimmon who could be manipulated at will!
Now he is also a prince with an army of 100,000, no one can underestimate him!
Liu Bei couldn't wait any longer. Even if he had to bear a heavy price, he couldn't let Liu Zhang go!
"Kong Ming, what's your plan?"
