Zhou Yu thought for a while and had an idea in mind, but did not answer immediately. Instead, he asked: "Do you think we should inform Kuai Liang?"
Zhou Yu has been training Li Tong.
Zhou Yu was in charge of the general affairs of the army, but Zhou Yu slowly let Li Tong arrange many specific military affairs, such as logistics supplies, pre-war command, and even the training of soldiers.
In Zhou Yu's view, Li Tong is tenacious, determined, flexible, and very adaptable. He is an excellent talent.
If cultivated well, he will be an all-rounder in both civil and military affairs.
Li Tong thought for a while and quickly replied: "Report to the Commander-in-Chief. The general thinks it is appropriate to inform."
Zhou Yu asked: "What's the reason?"
Li Tong said: "If there are no war arrangements, there is no need to notify Governor Kuai, because sending someone to inform us of the victory would mean showing off and provoking."
"It is our mission to attack Yanzhou."
"It is their task for Governor Kuai to attack Qingzhou, and there is no affiliation between the two parties."
"But next, our target is Xiahou Dun. Behind Xiahou Dun is Yuan Shao of Jizhou. Once Xiahou Dun cannot stop him, Jizhou will most likely send troops to help to ensure that Xiahou Dun can defend it."
"This requires Governor Kuai to come forward."
"Kuai, the governor, is stationing troops on the Qingzhou border, so Jizhou must further defend itself. Even if Kuai, the governor, pretends to attack slightly after garrisoning troops, Jizhou will be frightened to quickly dispatch troops."
"Yuan Tan was defeated and killed, which caused heavy damage to Yuan Shao. In addition, Yuan Shao led his troops north to attack Youzhou, but no progress has been made so far. Now Yuan Shao is under pressure from Qingzhou to garrison a large number of troops for defense. Xiahou Dun's attack There’s less support.”
Li Tong looked humble and said: "This is the last general's consideration. I ask the Commander-in-Chief to make a clear decision."
Zhou Yu praised: "You are right, we need Kuai Liang to contain the Jizhou army. We can attack Xiahou Dun and win with our army. As long as Kuai Liang can provide some support, we will reduce more troubles and quickly destroy them." Get rid of Xiahou Dun."
Li Tong said: "Since we are going to fight Xiahou Dun, the general has another idea."
Zhou Yu said: "Tell me and listen."
Li Tong said: "Cao Cao was defeated in Hanzhong, lost three generals, Cao Chun, Cao Ren and Xia Houyuan, and lost control of Liangzhou. At this stage, it is difficult for Cao Cao in Guanzhong."
"In this case, before we attacked Xiahou Dun, we arranged for people to go to Dongjun to spread the news and spread the news of Cao Cao's defeat to Dongjun. We said that Cao Cao could not defend Guanzhong and further recruited people from Dongjun to surrender."
"If Xiahou Dun, like Yu Jin, is afraid and withdraws without a fight, we can easily capture Dongjun."
"Even if Xiahou Dun fights to the death, it will not have any impact on us."
Li Yong looked wise and said: "As long as the news of Your Majesty's defeat of Cao Cao spreads, it will only further help us gather people's hearts, making more people support Your Majesty and recognize Your Majesty, and dare not have other thoughts."
Zhou Yu ordered: "Go and make arrangements."
"Here!"
Li Tong quickly went to make arrangements.
Zhou Yu looked at Li Tong's leaving figure with increasingly approving eyes. Li Tong has a clear mind when doing things and becomes more and more general-like. When Li Tong arranged for people to start spreading the news, news of Cao Cao's defeat in Hanzhong spread to Dongjun.
The southwest border of Dongjun, Yan County.
Xiahou Dun is now stationed here and has built many defense lines with the help of Yan County to facilitate his confrontation with Zhou Yu.
Xiahou Dun also wanted to defeat Zhou Yu and also wanted to take the initiative to attack. However, after Xiahou Dun retreated to Dongjun, he clashed with Zhou Yu many times. He sent people to cut off the food road, but found that Zhou Yu's food road was an ambush deliberately set up to lure him to attack.
As a result, the soldiers who cut off the food road suffered heavy losses, and only a few of them escaped back.
Xiahou Dun sent people to attack the camp at night. Zhou Yu's camp was heavily defended, and there were many archers hiding outside. Xiahou Dun's men didn't even rush into the camp, but were shot dead by the archers who emerged, causing heavy losses.
Xiahou Dun faced off against Zhou Yu, but was defeated by Zhou Yu's combination of foot and cavalry.
Xiahou Dun was plotted against Zhou Yu every time.
In the end, Xiahou Dun gave up the fight with Zhou Yu and defended with all his strength.
In the current military camp, Xiahou Dun was inspecting the camp and paying attention to the situation of the soldiers in the camp. While he was observing, there was a rush of footsteps. Ma Chao came back and said quickly: "Father-in-law, there is urgent news."
"Let's go back and talk."
Xiahou Dun took Ma Chao and returned to the Chinese army's tent together.
When Weng's son-in-law sat down, Xiahou Dun asked: "What happened? Could it be that Zhou Yu sent out from Suanzao County and came to Yan County?"
Ma Chao shook his head and replied: "Zhou Yu does have signs of sending troops and is arranging troops. But now, there are two other news."
Xiahou Dun's heart skipped a beat when he heard this.
Somewhat nervous.
Even more worried.
Xiahou Dun looked at Ma Chao's expression and said in a deep voice: "Meng Qi, is this all bad news?"
"yes!"
Ma Chao replied bitterly.
Xiahou Dun's rough cheeks were helpless, but he cheered up again and asked, "What's going on?"
Ma Chao quickly said: "The first news involves King Qin. There is news from outside that King Qin was defeated by Lu Xuan in a battle in Hanzhong, and General Cao Chun was also killed."
Speaking of this, he looked quite serious and sighed: "My father and Han Sui attacked Lu Xuan together and were both captured alive. My father would rather die than surrender, so Han Sui surrendered to Lu Xuan and killed his father in front of everyone." "
Xiahou Dun sighed and said, "Meng Qi, I'm sorry."
Ma Chao shook his head and said: "I will be fine in the end."
In fact, Ma Chao didn't have much closeness to Ma Teng because he was a commoner and had not been taken seriously since he was a child. Because of his natural supernatural power, he has shown his ability to kill on the battlefield since he was a child, and it is because of this that Ma Teng relies heavily on him.
However, Ma Chao was sent to Luoyang by Ma Teng because he was a commoner after all.
Unexpectedly, it turned out to be a blessing in disguise.
Ma Chao cheered up and continued: "After the King of Qin was defeated in Hanzhong, he withdrew all the troops to Guanzhong and stopped fighting Lu Xuan. This is news involving the King of Qin and Lu Xuan."
Xiahou Dun said: "What other news?"
Ma Chao replied: "Zhou Yu's men, Taishi Ci and Gao Shun, attacked quickly and captured Jiyin County and Shanyang County. Yanzhou was in turmoil, and many places directly surrendered to Wu to welcome Zhou Yu's army."
"As a result, General Yu Jin was completely isolated in Taishan County."
"After weighing the situation, General Yu evacuated from Taishan County with his troops and has now entered Dong County. He is now based in Gucheng County to defend himself against possible invading Wu troops."
Ma Chao said: "Currently, with the exception of Dongjun, almost most of the territory in Yanzhou has been brought under the control of the Wu State. With Zhou Yu's methods, he will soon be able to control them all."
brush!
Xiahou Dun's expression suddenly changed.
The look on his face was quite solemn and even more panicked.
Unexpectedly, Yu Jin suddenly evacuated Taishan County.
Xiahou Dun stood up, walked to the hanging map of Yanzhou, stared at the map carefully, his expression changed again and again, and sighed: "This Yu Jin retreated too fast and too suddenly."
"Taishan County is different from other places. Taishan County has dangerous mountains and rivers. Especially the mountains to the west and northwest of Taishan County can completely defend Zhou Yu's army. Yu Jin only needs to guard it to be effective."
"By stationing Yu Jin in Taishan County, Zhou Yu will not dare to attack Dongjun with all his strength."
"Now that Yu Jin has retreated and lost the strategic position of Taishan County, Zhou Yu will be completely free of future troubles and will definitely attack Dongjun with all his strength."
"Yu Jin is too timid and afraid of trouble."
Xiahou Dun paced back and forth with his hands behind his back, then stared at Ma Chao and ordered: "Prepare quickly to fight Zhou Yu. In addition, we have to ask Yuan Shao for help and ask them to mobilize troops for reinforcements."
Ma Chao said: "My father-in-law is right. Although Yuan Shao led his army to attack Youzhou, he actually left a large number of troops in Yecheng. As long as he mobilizes 10,000 or 20,000 people, he can help us."
Xiahou Dun looked anxious and ordered: "Meng Qi, write a letter immediately, arrange for someone to send it to Yecheng quickly, and hand it over to Shenpei who is staying in Yecheng, and ask him to send troops to help."
"Here!"
Ma Chao turned around and went to make arrangements.
