"Not to mention providing preferential treatment to the poor. Of course, the more familiar you are with the local area by using the terrain to set up ambushes, the better. Who is most familiar with it? Naturally, it is the people who have lived in the local area for generations."
The senior generals in the Red Star Army sat around Liu Chan and listened attentively.
Guan Xing, who accompanied Liu Chan this time, was as curious and amazed as everyone who saw the Red Star Army for the first time.
He has heard about many elites since he was a child. In his early years, the white horse Yi Cong, the trapped camp, and the first to ascend the camp, Cao Cao's tiger and leopard cavalry, and his uncle's white soldiers were all elites.
He was familiar with the characteristics of the elite troops he heard about, but in front of him, Prince Liu Chan's Red Star Army... always felt that there was something different.
What exactly was different, he couldn't tell yet.
Elite troops all have strict military discipline, high morale and generous treatment... but they just feel different.
Perhaps it was better to observe Riqian. He had seen relatively few other elites with his own eyes. Maybe he would know it if he saw more in the future.
"Even if we want to lure the enemy to divide their forces, or even attack the city by force, if the people can come together to help like Zhijiang, we can get twice the result with half the effort." Liu Chan said solemnly, "Our army is strictly ordered to do no harm to the people, and this is what it should be. , there will also be practical benefits.
"Don't think that those who are small have no strength, and don't think that those who are humble have no dignity. Water can carry a boat, but it can also capsize it. This is true for a country, and it is also true for marching and fighting."
Regarding these things, the famous generals will all have different opinions.
For example, if he said anything to the dead ghost Pan Zhang, he would just sneer at it because it was not consistent with his past successful experience.
But for the people in front of me, it is easy for them to accept it.
Needless to say, for example, Li Er and Hu Li, Chai Rong did achieve results after following Liu Chan's instructions, and he understood the importance of "where to sit".
Even Ding Feng could accept it, because he was in Liu Chan's team when they fought in Zhijiang. At that time, he discussed these things with Yu Fan, who was also a prisoner, and Yu Fan also said similar things.
These things can only be done through strict requirements and execution of those who violate the orders. It is impossible for everyone to understand.
But gradually, it still needs to be instilled in generals and even all soldiers in the army.
It seems that forcing him to do it is almost the same, but Liu Chan has seen how unbelievable the effect will be if he does it on the basis of understanding.
On Liu Chan's side, the team marched while practicing basic skills seriously. Because they had to escort a large number of families, including young and old, the march was not fast.
After Liu Chan's troops departed from Chengdu, the north also took action.
Boss Cao's headaches are getting worse. The generation of tycoons who feel that their end is approaching do not have much worry about the transfer of power.
He had already made arrangements for this, but he still had some regrets.
The eldest son Cao Pi participated in politics as the eldest son. In order to consolidate his position, he deliberately made friends with the aristocratic family and became very close.
He once gave Cao Zhi many opportunities to fight against him, but he was afraid that once Cao Pi came to power, he would repeatedly compromise and be controlled by the powerful families, thus changing his national policy.
However, this move aroused great dissatisfaction and strong opposition from the wealthy people, and even Jia Xu persuaded him to change his mind.
In addition, Cao Zhi failed to live up to his expectations. He was appointed as Nan Zhonglang general, marched to conquer the captives, led troops to Fancheng to rescue Cao Ren, and rejected Guan Yu. He was able to mess up things due to drinking, which really didn't seem to be a big deal.
So Cao Cao had already made arrangements for Cao Pi's succession before the Battle of Xiangfan ended. In addition, Cao Pi used Wei Xi's rebellion to clean up the internal affairs, so a smooth handover would not be a problem.
But there was one thing that still worried him.
"Huan Jie sent an envoy to report that Meng Da has intended to submit to the imperial court. Recently, the Shen family brothers have also expressed their intention to raise troops to respond as soon as our army arrives. By then, the inside and outside should cooperate, and the three counties can be settled." Cao Cao held his forehead with one hand, weak. He said, "Who can be a general and take three counties for me?"
At this time, a man came out and shouted: "The last general, Xia Houshang, is willing to lead the troops to capture the three counties for the king!"
Cao Cao looked and saw that it was Xia Houyuan's nephew, Xia Houshang (also known as Boren).
After Xia Houshang came out of the queue, he looked at the other generals: "My uncle died in Hanzhong at the hands of Liu Bei's subordinate Huang Laohu. Now I want to kill Liu Bei's fake son Liu Feng in the three counties to avenge my uncle. Please don't do it." Let’s fight!”
No one else said anything and were willing to give up this responsibility to Xia Houshang.
However, it was not that he sympathized with his desire to avenge his uncle. In fact, he was not close to Xia Houyuan. He only wanted to make meritorious deeds here, and everyone knew this.
There was Mengda and the local nobles acting as internal agents, and the three counties were located in the area of four fortresses, so the Shu army would never have thought that they would attack there.
Once the three counties are captured, they can intimidate Hanzhong and support Xiangfan. The credit is not small.
The reason why others do not compete with him for this credit is actually because this person has a very close relationship with Prince Cao Pi.
They are not stupid enough to compete with the future lord's henchmen for credit.
Cao Cao naturally saw these things clearly, so he nodded and said: "Okay, then I will order Xiahou Boren to send troops to three counties. If he can win, he will give him a reward."
"Yes, thank you, Your Majesty!"
However, Cao Cao was naturally not at ease if he was only asked to do this. After scanning his eyes, he finally settled on Xu Huang who said nothing: "Gong Ming, are you willing to be the deputy general and help Boren? "
"Yes, the general will take your orders!"
"This way, everything will be safe."
Although Boss Cao was determined to win the three counties, after experiencing the Xiangfan War, especially after the ban on shooting, he was a little stretched for a while, and there were not many men to send.
But I think this surprise attack should have been unexpected by Liu Bei. The three counties had few soldiers and internal support, so they had enough information.
Besides, Xu Huang's new recruits had already seen blood through the Battle of Xiangfan. At the same time, they defeated Guan Yu's Jingzhou Army north of Fancheng, which improved their morale and morale. Today's combat effectiveness is no longer comparable to what it was then.
Therefore, Xia Houshang was appointed as the general, and Xu Huang was his deputy. He ordered 10,000 troops and sent them to three counties in a few days.
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Above average.
After Liu Feng visited Meng Da last time, he returned home and waited patiently for Meng Da to reply to him. He had no idea how much his angry words frightened Meng Da.
As soon as Meng Da waited for Liu Feng to go out, he hurriedly went to Shen's house.
Of course, he didn't want to question the Shen brothers why they didn't move. After the reception banquet when Liu Feng just came back, he had already gone to find out about the Shen brothers in private.
I have no intention of making any suggestions according to Liu Feng's words. They are just perfunctory words just to tease you.
He came here to see if the Shen brothers had any "plans".
Cao Wei sent people to talk about himself, so it was impossible for him to ignore the local snakes, the Shen brothers.
Now Liu Feng seems to be suspicious of himself. He must take this opportunity to see the attitude of the Shen family again to decide what he should do.
After a long, cautious, and roundabout test, both parties finally determined that the other party also intended to "abandon the darkness and turn to the light."
The relationship was already going well, and now Mengda felt even more at ease that he had finally found the organization.
If the Shen family, who are local snakes, also plan this way, it would be easy to handle.
However, Huan Jie was very resourceful and eloquent, and Cao Cao was not a kind person. Although they felt that King Wei, who was now an extremely popular subject, would not renege on his words, they were still afraid that the northern court wanted to use them as cannon fodder.
Therefore, after the two sides discussed it, they could surrender Cao Cao, but they had to wait until the imperial army arrived, and then we cooperated internally and externally.
Don't let yourself and others kill Liu Feng and surrender to Cao Cao. As a result, the court did not send troops, but only sent an envoy to give him a false title and reward...
Then they will have to face the wrath of the King of Hanzhong themselves.
After they went to Huan Jie to express their thoughts, Huan Jie was overjoyed and immediately congratulated and commended them, saying that the King of Wei would definitely re-appoint some of them.
Regarding their worries, Huan Jie also made it clear that the King of Wei had already made arrangements for this, and a large army would definitely come. You just need to cooperate when the time comes, and there is no need to worry.
So the Shen brothers and Meng Da began to wait anxiously, hoping for the stars, the moon, and Cao Wei's army to come and regain the three counties.
By then, Mengda will be able to achieve great success, and the Shen family will be able to take a step further and integrate into the circle of upper-class families.
Everyone was having sweet dreams, but they forgot about Liu Feng, the explosive barrel who was still waiting for a reply... He didn't know that there were ten inconspicuous people who had already arrived in the three counties.
(End of chapter)
