Lu Xuan traveled north from Nanjing and arrived in Yanzhou Suanzao County at the end of April.
Zhou Yu's army is stationed here.
Although at the beginning of the year, Zhou Yu sent people to capture Tian Feng and seize Ye City, but after Ye City was captured, Zhou Yu did not go to garrison or attack the Jizhou area. Instead, he left the war in Jizhou to Tian Chou, because Tian Chou had sufficient resources. troops.
Zhou Yu stayed in Suanzao County, planning to deal with Cao Cao.
Yuan Shao retreated to Bingzhou and huddled in a corner. He lost his spirit and was not worthy of Zhou Yu's attack. Tian Chou's troops were enough. Zhou Yu's target is Cao Cao. He is busy collecting further intelligence about Guanzhong and understanding the topography of the next combat area.
Zhou Yu was wearing a sky blue robe, standing in front of the sand table with his hands behind his back, observing carefully.
The sand table is a map of the Sili area, with rough mountain topography and detailed rivers and cities. While Zhou Yu was staring at the sand table and thinking, the soldier came in and said: "Grand Governor, the king has arrived."
When Zhou Yu heard this, a smile bloomed on his face and he went to the camp gate to greet him personally.
Zhou Yu had received the news that Lu Xuan was heading north before, and had been waiting for it. He didn't expect it to arrive so soon. As soon as Zhou Yu arrived at the gate of the camp, Lu Xuan got off his horse and Zhou Yu stepped forward and said: "Your Majesty!"
Lu Xuan patted Zhou Yu's shoulder, looked up and down, and asked, "Gong Jin, has your body fully recovered?"
Zhou Yu smiled and said, "Completely recovered."
Lu Xuan praised: "Now that we have recovered, prepare for the next war. Let's go back to the camp to discuss."
"Here!"
Zhou Yu nodded in reply.
A group of people entered the Chinese army's tent. Lu Xuan sat on the main seat, Zhou Yu, Tai Shici and Gao Shun sat below on the left side, and Jia Xu and Fazheng sat on the right side.
Lu Xuan glanced at the sand table in the camp and said, "Gong Jin, this time we send troops, we must destroy Yuan Shao and Cao Cao and unify the world. What are your plans?"
Zhou Yu said: "Reporting to the king, I think we can proceed in three steps."
Lu Xuandao: "Let's talk and listen."
Zhou Yu said solemnly: "The first step is to make arrangements for Jizhou. Notify Tian Chou's troops to attack Bingzhou from Taihang Baxing, forcing Yuan Shao's army to defend. At the same time, let Guo Tu or Xinbi personally go to the front line to take charge of the response."
"Let Tian Chou be responsible for the specific situation."
"This is roughly the arrangement."
"If they have a better strategy, they can make their own arrangements. In short, they must make a breakthrough from Jizhou and win Bingzhou."
Zhou Yu was in high spirits.
The battle of unification, he had been looking forward to for a long time, and now it was finally here.
Zhou Yu continued: "The second step is from Yizhou. The latest news is that Yan Xing from Xiliang rebelled, killed Han Sui and became independent, and at the same time surrendered to Cao Cao."
"According to this situation, it must be Cao Cao's people who instigated Yan Xing and overthrew Han Sui. Fortunately, even though Yan Xing turned to Cao Cao, there is nothing to fear because the main force of Xiliang has been weakened."
"As for Ziwu Road and Baoxie Road, arrange people to guard it. Arrange people to go to Wudu County to attack Xiliang, kill Yan Xing's main force, and then attack into the rear of Guanzhong."
"This is the arrangement arranged by Gan Ning and Zhao Yun."
Zhou Yu made further arrangements.
Previously, he considered the arrangements for Wu to launch a war of unification, and considered all directions.
Wu State now has an overall advantage. When Wu becomes the strongest party, it has an absolute advantage, that is, it has the upper hand in everything it does, and has greater certainty in everything it does.
Cao Cao is even weaker, and must be constrained everywhere, walking on thin ice everywhere.
When Lu Xuan heard Zhou Yu's arrangements for Jizhou and Yizhou, he nodded and said with approval: "Your plan is feasible. The third step is our way. How do you plan to arrange it and from which direction?"
Zhou Yu said calmly: "Report to your Majesty, our army is actually very simple. It is to send troops from Suanzao County and enter the territory of Henan Yin in the Sili area. First conquer Xingyang and then go to Hulao Pass. As long as we enter the pass and approach Luoyang is a piece of cake.”
After hearing this, Lu Xuan thought for a while, then walked to the sand table map, looked at it carefully, and understood the specific route map.
Lu Xuan also agreed with the whole plan.
"Report!"
At this moment, soldiers entered the camp. The soldier first saluted Lu Xuan, then looked at Zhou Yu and reported: "Grand Governor, there are people sent by Guo Tu to see you."
"Bring people in."
Zhou Yu gave an order.
The soldiers went to take action. After a while, Guo Tu's confidant entered the tent, saluted and handed over a letter.
Zhou Yu took it and handed it to Lu Xuan, but Lu Xuan shook his head.
Zhou Yu opened it and looked at it. After reading it, he ordered: "Go back and tell Guo Tu to make preparations at Jingxing. The army led by Tian Chou will attack Jingxing. Let him prepare to cooperate. Tian Chou will contact him."
"Here!"
Guo Tu's confidants bowed and left.
Zhou Yu turned to look at Lu Xuan and said excitedly: "Your Majesty, Yuan Shao got an early warning from Cao Cao. Cao Cao knew that your Majesty was heading north and concluded that your Majesty had come to Suanzao County. He had already led troops to defend Xingyang to resist our army in Xingyang."
"In addition, Yuan Shao's second son Yuan Xi personally went to take charge of Jingxing, and Guo Tuze took the initiative to ask Ying to assist Yuan Xi. I believe that if Yuan Xi can operate here, it will be a breakthrough for Tianchou to enter Bingzhou."
Lu Xuan nodded and said: "Your arrangement is feasible. For now, with Guo Tu's support, it will be easy to attack Bingzhou."
Zhou Yu said: "With Guo Tu's support, it will indeed be easier."
A flash of light flashed across Lu Xuan's eyes, and he said loudly: "So now, when we go to Xingyang, we order Tian Chou to quickly break through Jingxing, seize Bingzhou, and force Yuan Shao's army to evacuate."
"Even if Yuan Shao does not evacuate, Bingzhou must be captured quickly. After capturing Bingzhou, we can go south from Bingzhou along the Fen River, insert into Hedong County, and even go further south into Hongnong and behind Luoyang, cutting off Cao Cao and his rear. Guanzhong connection.”
"If this move is completed, Cao Cao will be completely blocked and can attack from both front and back."
Zhou Yu fell into deep thought after hearing this.
The king's idea is good.
It's just that it's quite difficult to implement. Even Zhou Yu thought it was difficult to execute. On the one hand, the news of Yuan Shao's retreat and the annexation of the state will soon reach Cao Cao's ears. Cao Cao must be on guard and cannot allow Hongnong to be attacked.
On the other hand, Cao Cao also had troops in Hanoi County.
It is not an easy task to suddenly insert into Hanoi County and even kill Hongnong behind Luoyang to cut off Cao Cao's retreat.
Seeing that Zhou Yu was deep in thought, Lu Xuan looked at Jia Xu and said with a smile: "Wenhe, do you think the strategy I am considering is feasible?"
Jia Xu said calmly: "Your Majesty, it can be done!"
Lu Xuan's eyes became eager. He had a good idea. If he really wanted to implement it, Lu Xuan would have a headache. So as soon as Jia Xu said what he said, Lu Xuan quickly asked: "What do Wen He think we should do?"
