Faced with Kuai Liang's inquiry, Zang Ba did not answer immediately.
He is not an ordinary tiger general.
He was once from a wealthy local family. He had been studying since he was a child. He knew how to assess the situation and had the means to govern the place. He was also somewhat courageous. Therefore, Zang Ba thought quickly after Kuai Liang asked.
Zang Ba thought about it for a long time, looked at Kuai Liang, and said solemnly: "Your Majesty, I believe that we should not attack Jizhou on a large scale. We can attack Jizhou, but we must be cautious. After all, at this stage, Yanzhou and Qingzhou have not yet Take control. Once the front line collapses, the rear area will also collapse."
Kuai Liang had a smile on his face.
Zang Ba is very good.
Whether it was Yi who he discovered before, Lu Dai who followed him, or Zang Ba who surrendered, he was able to assess the situation.
These are talents.
They are also the talents needed to govern the local area in the future, and these people can take charge of their own affairs.
After listening to Zang Ba's words, Kuai Liang ordered: "The overall plan for attacking Jizhou this time is for you to hide your whereabouts with your army, go north to Leling County, and then attack Chonghe County in the southernmost part of Bohai County."
"After we capture Chonghe County, we will stop attacking and the garrison will rest and recuperate."
"Our goal is to take this opportunity to seize a bridgehead to attack Jizhou. We can send troops at any time if we want to go north. In addition, we can also use Chonghe County to contain Yuan Shao's army, making it easier for the Zhou Governor of Yanzhou to destroy Xiahou Dun."
Kuai Liang smiled and said, "Do you dare to go?"
Zang Ba's eyes lit up, and there was a strong fighting spirit in his eyes, and he said confidently: "Not only does the general dare to go, but he is also guaranteed to win."
Kuai Liang said: "If you take Chonghe County, Jizhou may send troops to attack. You must block it. This is quite dangerous. Aren't you afraid?"
"Don't be afraid!"
Zang Ba replied loudly.
Now is the stage when Wu State is unifying the world. At this stage, making meritorious deeds is the time to get benefits. Moreover, the Kuai Liang he knew had always been clear about rewards and punishments, and attached great importance to the merits of his officers and soldiers.
Although it is risky to attack Chonghe County now, it is his opportunity.
Merit is what matters.
Kuai Liang nodded and asked, "How many troops do you need to attack Chonghe County?"
Zang Ba replied: "Reporting to the envoy, the last general only needs 15,000 people, which is the tribe led by the last general."
"Can!"
Kuai Liang nodded in reply.
After Zang Ba surrendered, all the tribes had surrendered, and the reorganization was disrupted.
After the reorganization, Kuai Liang assigned 15,000 troops to Zang Ba's command. The only difference is that at the grassroots level of the army, the main commanders and corps commanders are all direct soldiers of Huang Zhong.
These people have read books.
Although his knowledge is not very good, it is enough for him to be able to read, recite some simple art of war, and know some basic arrangements for leading troops in battle. The key is that these people are more loyal to Wu.
Kuai Liang was not worried at all when Zang Ba was given such an army to lead.
The most important point is that Langya Kingdom was under the rule of Kuai Liang, and Kuai Liang took over all the logistics, food, and pay for Zang Ba's army, so Kuai Liang had no worries about Zang Ba.
Kuai Liang solemnly said: "Xuan Gao, I am waiting for your good news in Pingyuan County. I hope you can capture Chonghe County as soon as possible. Because it is mid-October, the weather is getting colder, and it has begun to snow in some places. Fighting in this environment , is already very disadvantageous.”
Zang Ba solemnly said: "Don't worry, I will ensure that the mission is completed."
"Go ahead."
Kuai Liang nodded.
Zang Ba hurriedly left the Chinese army's tent, went to summon his 15,000 troops, and quickly made arrangements. His army had to wait until night before marching on its way. Then it would march by day and night, trying to avoid crowded areas and avoid being detected by Jizhou's sentinels.
Zang Ba himself took his subordinates Wu Dun and Sun Guan, as well as more than 300 cavalry, to leave Pingyuan County and go north to Leling County.
Yin Li and others were in charge of the follow-up army.
Zang Ba led the cavalry as fast as possible, without even taking a rest at night, and arrived in Leling County in more than a day. Leling County has surrendered, and Kuai Liang has arranged for a new county magistrate to take office.
Zang Ba led his people into Leling County, contacted the magistrate of Leling County, discussed the next arrangements, and then quietly went north to Bohai County.
Bohai County is the easternmost county in Jizhou and is close to the coast. When Yuan Shao was beaten by Gongsun Zan, Yuan Shao gave Bohai County to Gongsun Zan in order to stabilize Gongsun Zan.
Yuan Shao made a comeback in the battle at Jieqiao and recaptured Bohai County.
Bohai County, under the rule of Yuan Shao, has not experienced any wars in these years, and Kuai Liang led troops to guard Pingyuan County. The normal idea is to directly enter Jizhou from Pingyuan County, and there is no need to attack Bohai County.
Yuan Shao fought with Gongsun Zan and recruited local soldiers, leaving Bohai County with no troops.
When Zang Ba entered Bohai County, more than 300 cavalrymen hid their whereabouts and marched day and night quietly towards the county seat of Chonghe County. The following army will also follow the gourd's pattern and march day and night.
Zang Ba approached the county seat and asked his cavalry to hide in the mountains and forests not far outside the city. He personally brought Sun Guan and Yin Lichao to the county seat.
The city that overlaps the county seat is not majestic. It has no moat and no urn. It is just an ordinary city wall. However, Chonghe County is quite prosperous. There are many people coming and going at the city gate, and some merchants can be seen bringing goods into the city.
Zang Ba looked it over and had a smile on his face.
Chonghe County is too lax.
As a city in the south of Bohai County and bordering Qingzhou, it is logically an important town. Under the premise that Qingzhou was captured by Kuai Liang, there were no soldiers at the gate of Chonghe County, only a few soldiers collecting fees to enter the city.
The number of troops on the tower was not large.
Zang Ba looked around outside the city and felt increasingly reassured. But he was not sure how many troops were stationed in the city, so he entered the city himself. After Zang Ba entered the city, he found a wine shop to drink and eat meat, and also used this opportunity to get information and inquire about the situation in the city.
After Zang Ba briefly understood it, he was even more overjoyed.
According to the news Zang Ba learned, there was some military strength in Chonghe County, with about a thousand troops stationed there. Yuan Shao attacked Gongsun Zan in the north. Although he had the advantage, he never made progress. Yuan Shao recruited troops and mobilized a thousand garrison troops.
There are now less than 300 people in Chonghe County, all of whom are newly recruited civilians.
The magistrate of Chonghe County is named Shen Hong. It is said that he is a member of Shenpei's tribe and he parachuted into Chonghe County to serve as the magistrate. This man made money in Chonghe County and overpowered the local wealthy families, so he had some ability.
The county magistrate of Chonghe County is named Tian De, and he comes from a large local family.
There is some conflict between Shen Hong and Tian De, because Tian De does not agree with Shen Hong's many methods of making money. A local wealthy family like Tian De has been living in Chonghe County. Naturally, he hopes that if the place is better, the better his family will be.
Shen Hong's methods are somewhat dry and dry.
There is a conflict between the two parties, but Shen Hong has a background, and Tian De has no way to stop it. But overall, the two of them were decent in terms of face. After all, Shenhong couldn't defeat Tian De, who came from a big local family, and Tian De couldn't defeat Shenhong, who came from a background.
Zang Ba made a plan in his mind.
For a garrison with less than 300 people, the relationship between Shen Hong and Tian De can also be used. In addition, Chonghe County has no defense. As long as his cavalry enters the city, they can go directly to the county government and control the magistrate of Chonghe County.
After Zang Ba had eaten and drank enough, he had already thought through his plan.
To capture a city, you don’t need to wait for an army;
His three hundred cavalry were enough.
