In the camp, no one expressed their opinions for the time being.
Zhang Liao and Guan Yu are generals in the army. When it comes to strategy, they generally rarely express their opinions. Zhang Liao also understood, but now, with a large number of counselors under Yuan Shao's command, he chose to listen more.
Tian Feng, Guo Tu, Ju Shou, Xin Ping, Xin Pi and others did not express their opinions for the time being, but were all thinking carefully.
Everyone knows that the next strategy is crucial. Whoever has a better strategy will definitely succeed and take this opportunity to stand out. It needs to be carefully considered.
"Cough! Cough!"
Tian Feng coughed twice and took the lead: "Your Majesty, although Yuan Shao committed suicide, Yuan Xi is still there. In addition, Taiyuan is blocked and the news is controlled. Yuan Xi can be used to pretend to retreat and retreat to Hedong first. .”
"There is Cao Cao's garrison in the east of the river. They will defend us, but they will not guard against the retreating Yuan Xi."
"Yuan Xi first joined up with the opponent, and when our army went south, he attacked Cao's army from a flank, captured Hedong County in one go, and then went directly south to Hongnong."
"We can still make arrangements without Yuan Shao."
Tian Feng's eyes were sharp and he said loudly: "It's not that Yuan Shao is dead, so the overall plan cannot be implemented. As long as the Yuan family is still there, the plan can be implemented as usual."
Tian Chou nodded, but did not express his position.
With so many counselors, there are always different arrangements. He felt that Tian Feng's suggestions were generally good, but not good enough.
Jushou smiled and said, "Your Majesty, I have a different view."
Tian Chou said: "Mr. Ju, what can you teach me?"
Jushou said sternly: "Plans on the battlefield are not static. They need to be adapted to the situation, and they must be in line with the current situation. Your Majesty captured Bingzhou, and with Yuan Xi's submission, more than 20,000 soldiers in Bingzhou submitted."
"This time, in addition to Guan Yu's 3,000 elite soldiers, more than 30,000 infantrymen led by Zhang Liao, and more than 10,000 people under the control of Zhang He and Gao Lan, Shijun's main force this time was 40,000 elite soldiers under his command who came to Bingzhou."
"Including Yuan Shao's military strength, we can gather at least 60,000 elite troops."
"Most of Cao Cao's main force went to the front line of Xingyang to resist the King of Wu, and some of it was at the exit of Ziwu Road to defend against possible troops in Hanzhong. Under this premise, Cao Cao's rear is unprecedentedly empty, and there are no troops in Luoyang."
Jushou said in a deep voice: "Back to Hedong, although there are some Cao troops in Hedong County, these troops are few and not elite enough. So I suggest that the troops be divided into two groups and attack southward."
"The first line is dedicated to dealing with Cao Cao's army in Hedong County. It is not only to contain but also to destroy the opponent. Then according to the original plan, it will insert Hongnong in the rear, cut off the connection between Guanzhong and Luoyang, and cut off the connection between Xiliang and Cao Cao."
"On the second route, the army divided its forces after Bingzhou, marched south through Huguan in Dang County, and went straight to Luoyang through Hanoi County. After taking Luoyang, Cao Cao was alone on the front line. Moreover, Cao Cao's main grain and grass were transported from the rear to the front line. "
"If Luoyang is lost, Cao Cao will be defeated."
"Cao Cao is in Xingyang. He can't go north to Jizhou, nor can he go to Bingzhou. Jingzhou to the south is the area of Wu State."
Jushou explained carefully.
He arranges strategies and never sticks to the original plan, and is better at adapting to circumstances.
Jushou said seriously: "As long as Luoyang is captured, Cao Cao will be the turtle in the urn. At that time, it will be easy for the King of Wu to capture Cao Cao. In fact, if Cao Cao is desperate, the King of Wu may surrender without fighting."
Tian Chou's eyes lit up when he heard this.
Great idea!
This is the most appropriate arrangement based on the adaptability of the front line.
Tian Chou was always decisive. He agreed with Ju Professor's plan and no longer considered other plans. He decisively ordered: "Mr. Ju's strategy is very good. Next, we will divide our troops into two groups."
"In terms of the division of troops, the two generals Zhang He and Gao Lan, together with the Yuan family troops under Yuan Xi, went south to attack Hedong and went straight to Hongnong. Mr. Ju and Mr. Guo served as military advisors and assisted in the arrangements for this route."
"The attack on Luoyang will be led by Zhang Liao and Guan Yu. I will personally go to the front line to hold down the battle."
"You can only win this battle, not lose."
Tian Chou's eyes were bright and he said: "As long as we win this battle and the world is unified, you will all be rewarded. This is the only remaining military achievement. You should take advantage of it."
"Here!"
Everyone responded in unison.
Tian Chou flicked his sleeves and ordered: "Take a rest for a long time and go south immediately."
Everyone went to prepare individually.
Tian Chou wrote a letter reporting the battle in Bingzhou and arranged for people to go south as quickly as possible. This time when going south to deliver the news, we first went to Dang County to deliver the news, because from Shangdang County south to Hanoi County, we can go straight to Xingyang on the front line.
The messengers hurried all the way and arrived outside the Xingyang battlefield in mid-May.
Everything is stable in Xingyang now.
Lu Xuan and Zhou Yu came with a large army, but did not launch an attack. Instead, they temporarily stationed troops outside.
Cao Cao guarded Xingyang, adopted Guo Jia's suggestion, and placed many powerful crossbows at the top of the city. Once Lu Xuan's hot air balloon flies over, the long-range and fast crossbow can shoot immediately.
In addition, in Xingyang City, there are also strong crossbows arranged in many places.
There were hot air balloons that could not be shot down on top of the city. When the hot air balloons flew into the city and landed, the nearby crossbowmen would shoot with powerful crossbows to destroy the balloons, thereby weakening the Wu soldiers who might fly into the city from the air.
In addition, Cao Cao also prepared sufficient defensive equipment on the Xingyang City Tower.
Lu Xuan's army came to attack, and Cao Jun defended with all his strength, which could weaken Lu Xuan's offensive.
Unfortunately, Cao Cao never waited for the opportunity.
Lu Xuan guarded outside and never attacked, which made Cao Cao feel a little unsure. He is now the weak side and very passive. If he had strong troops and strong horses, Cao Cao would have taken the initiative to attack long ago.
Cao Cao's strength is weak. Once he goes out to fight and loses, his defense of Xingyang will be in danger.
Cao Cao was waiting, and actually Lu Xuan was waiting too.
Lu Xuan did not attack, but was waiting for news from Bingzhou. There were many hidden dangers in Bingzhou, and Yuan Shao was decadent and degenerate. Tian Chou would definitely be able to sweep Yuan Shao over with thunder. As long as Yuan Shao is gone and Cao Cao is alone, Cao Cao's morale will be damaged and it will be easier to attack.
In the military camp.
Lu Xuan and Zhou Yu were inspecting the training of soldiers.
The army is not attacking for the time being, so the necessary training cannot be skipped. According to the principle of sweating more in peacetime and bleeding less in wartime, ordinary training is very hard. But the soldiers in the army had no complaints.
The soldiers are paid enough.
The food tube is enough.
Being a soldier gives you hope, your family can live a stable life, you can also read and write, and you can change your destiny. Naturally, every soldier trains desperately.
Lu Xuan and Zhou Yu made a tour. When the two were walking back, a soldier came in a hurry. After saluting Lu Xuan, he looked at Zhou Yu and said, "Grand Governor, there is an urgent report from Tianchou."
Zhou Yu took it and did not open it directly, but handed it to Lu Xuan to see.
Lu Xuan took it and opened it, looking down at it, looking a little surprised, but with a smile on his face. After reading the letter, he handed it to Zhou Yu to read. After Zhou Yu read it, he said: "The plan to capture Bingzhou was completed as scheduled. What is surprising is that Yuan Shao committed suicide."
Zhou Yu said in a deep voice: "It is indeed surprising that Yuan Shaoning refused to surrender. There is still some heroism in this man's bones."
Lu Xuan nodded and continued: "Yuan Shao is dead, and Wen He's plan for Yuan Shao to cooperate with the retreat cannot be carried out. Fortunately, according to Ju Shou's suggestion, Tian Chou is now divided into two groups. Not only does he go south of the river to attack Hongnong , and also went south to Dang County and Hanoi County to attack Luoyang."
"This plan is better."
"Tian Chou's current army has this strength."
"Once Cao Cao's base camp Luoyang falls, Cao Cao will be alone and will be defeated."
Lu Xuan's eyes were blazing, and his expression was even more eager. He quickly said: "Gong Jin, the opportunity for us to fight Cao Cao has come."
Zhou Yu said: "Your Majesty, Shengming."
Lu Xuan ordered: "Immediately mobilize troops and horses to attack Xingyang City. I heard that the young emperor Liu Xie is also supervising the battle in Xingyang. I just don't know what Cao Cao will think if the news that he gave the clothing and belt order spreads out."
Zhou Yu said: "I can't judge what Cao Cao will do. But Liu Xie will definitely be very embarrassed and painful here."
"Send troops."
Lu Xuan nodded.
Zhou Yu immediately made arrangements.
"Boom! Boom!!"
The sound of drums was like thunder, resounding throughout the military camp.
Zhou Yu's entire army was mobilized, including Tai Shici's troops, and they also gathered together. Under the leadership of Lu Xuan and Zhou Yu, they headed towards Xingyang City. As soon as Lu Xuan sent out troops, the sentinels of Cao's army who were hiding around found out and quickly reported it.
