Liu Chan first gave enough benefits to the small families and tribes in Xicheng and Shangyong.
When they also think that they are vested interests, even if they calm down after going back, some people will understand that Liu Chan is using their power to retreat from Cao Cao, and they will not be willing to give up the duck in their mouth. They can only support Liu Chan on the road. The road goes dark.
This is a conspiracy.
A few days after the meeting, each tribe sent its young men as promised.
Although each tribe has a small population, the Qiang and Di tribes in the two counties combined still sent more than 2,000 young men.
This is almost the limit. If they suffer heavy casualties, these small tribes scattered in the three counties will be severely damaged immediately.
It can be seen that they have put all their efforts at this time.
These young men are tough and strong, and they are always full of martial virtue. Liu Chan had already seen this when he came to Shangyong last time. Sometimes a fight can start with just a wrong look.
Although they don't know the battle formations and can't understand the flags, as long as they understand how to beat drums to march and shout gold to withdraw troops, they can still be a considerable fighting force when used at the right time.
As for the training of these Qiang and Di people, Liu Chan naturally left it to Ma Chao.
For others, training these rebellious Qiang Di people is a headache, but for General Shenweitian, who has a high reputation among them, it is a piece of cake.
In addition to the young and strong Han people in the city, there are already more than 6,000 people.
As for the private military units of the Shen family, Liu Chan had no intention of using them. These people had been attached to the Shen family for generations and thought of themselves as the Shen family. The risk was too high.
At the same time, Liu Chan quickly sent people to take all the Shen family and Shen brothers to Hanzhong in the rear, and asked Wei Yan to send people to strictly guard them.
Xicheng and Shangyong have settled down internally. Now that they have the full support of these local families and tribes, there is no need to worry about any big internal chaos.
Liu Chan had sent a message to the Red Star Army reserve team left behind in Xicheng, and ordered Ding Feng and Chai Rong to lead 500 people to Shangyong to join them. Shen Zhong led the remaining 500 people to continue guarding Xicheng.
All that's left is how to defeat Cao.
…
"Weaving and collecting sacks?" Vice General Wang understood what Liu Chan was talking about, but he didn't understand what he was doing.
Liu Chan nodded: "Yes, fill the sack with earth, rocks, mud and sand for later use."
"Uh... how much does the prince need?"
"The more, the merrier. You can tell the women in the city that you can exchange ten coins for every sack you weave."
"yes."
Regarding how to deal with Cao's army east of the water blockage, Liu Chan had already begun to have an idea. He wanted to use the land of the two states for the northern expedition. Population was always a big problem.
Therefore, he did not want to lose a disastrous victory in any battle.
But after all, your opponent will not always follow your ideas. For example, now, after so many days, Cao Jun has been stationed on the east bank without any offensive moves.
He looked like he had no intention of crossing the river to attack and wanted to confront Liu Chan forever.
The ambush arranged by Vice General Wang on the west bank has always been useless and has begun to slack off.
"Prince, although we have enough food now, it is not appropriate to spend a long time with Cao's army. It is best to fight quickly and decide quickly." Guan Xing said.
Liu Chan nodded, of course he knew this.
Now that Cao Jun controls the lower reaches of the Mian River and Fangling, he can continuously send Nanyang's grain to the front line through the Mian River. Cao Jun's family is rich and they are not afraid of consumption.
The food here seems to be sufficient, and it seems that energy consumption will take a long time. However, spring plowing will soon begin. If a large number of young people are unable to participate in the plowing, it will inevitably lead to a dismal harvest in the next year in the three counties that are already not rich in products.
At that time, Hanzhong will even need to support food, but Hanzhong does not have the ability to be self-sufficient. Eventually, the pressure will be placed on Jing Yi, who will also have to face huge consumption of the long supply line.
Liu Chan also planned to integrate the south this year, but he did not want to fall into a war of attrition with Cao's army in the three counties.
"Does Anguo have any good ideas?"
Guan Xing expressed his thoughts and Liu Chan nodded slightly.
If this plan succeeds, and combined with his original idea, he may be able to defeat Cao's army quickly.
"Okay, then..."
Liu Chan hesitated. There were still too few generals who could take charge of the task alone.
Ma Chao himself still has great use, but he cannot be sent.
Li Er has no problem commanding the Red Star Army's advance and retreat, formations, etc., but it is still too green to lead an army alone to fight on its own.
"Prince, you are willing to go!" Guan Xing said, "This plan was proposed by me, so I will lead my people there."
Liu Chan was a little hesitant, but after talking to Guan Xing recently, he found that his talent is actually very good and his foundation is very solid, but he still lacks opportunities to practice.
In the end, he nodded and said: "Well, I will order you to lead two thousand Shangyong defenders, and then with your four thousand young men, gather the troops and set off as soon as possible, and act according to this plan."
Guan Xing clasped his fists and said excitedly: "Yes! Xing Ding will live up to the prince's trust."
As long as what Guan Xing wants to do can be carried out smoothly, his safety is quite high.
However, Liu Chan's expression became serious, and he still warned seriously: "Remember, nothing is as important as life. If things don't work out, you would rather suffer losses than withdraw in time. Don't be stubborn!"
He didn't want Guan Xing to die young in this place. He was the one who brought Guan Xing out, so naturally he had to take him back intact.
[Guan Xing favorability +5] (70)
[Guan Xing's favorability is 70, military talent +10×2, long soldier talent +8×2, equestrian talent +8×2]
Guan Xing was moved when he heard this: "Yes!"
It's just... As a member of the Guan family, the more you hear such words, the more determined you will be to complete the mission to the death.
After saying that, Guan Xing said no more, hugged his fists to everyone in the banquet, stood up and left in a hurry.
In order to provide cover for Guan Xing, Liu Chan also had to take the initiative and take the initiative.
With Xu Huang's ability, Cao Jun must have set up an ambush on the east bank of the blocked water, waiting to attack halfway across the river like he did before.
But soon, I will be able to take advantage of winter, the last dry period before the temperature gets warmer, to usher in the best time to cross the river.
However, this task can only be completed by the Red Star Army, and no one else can be brought along.
Only the Red Star Army's fighting will, loyalty and organization can complete such a difficult combat mission.
After hearing Liu Chan's plan, Ma Chao frowned and said: "Prince, now only you can lead a thousand Red Star troops to the east coast...Cao's army still has nearly 20,000 troops. This matter is too dangerous, and I think it is inappropriate."
"Gu is not going to have a decisive battle with Cao's army." Liu Chan said with a smile, "General Meng Qi, don't worry, just follow what Gu said and lead the troops on the west bank to wait for the response."
Ma Chao quickly understood Liu Chan's thoughts: "Could it be that the prince wants to use his body to lure the enemy?"
"That's right. If you want to catch a big fish, if you don't provide enough bait, how can the fish bite the hook?"
"Then why not let me lead the cavalry with us?"
Liu Chan shook his head: "Cao's army is now occupying a high point and setting up camp. Even the Yunnan horses cannot play a big role. It is useless to go together."
Ma Chao understood that what Liu Chan said was reasonable, but he was still a little worried.
The passion he had just ignited, the state he had just regained, and his expectations for the future, he didn't want Liu Chan to make any mistakes and disappear.
"The general can help me the most if I stay on the west bank. I will be careful when I go here, but don't worry about it, general."
When Cao Ren's Fancheng was beaten to the point of being beaten by Uncle Guan, Xu Huang could resist not sending troops to save him before the time came...
This kind of person is ruthless to the enemy, as well as to himself and his friendly forces. If he doesn't go there himself, I'm afraid he won't be able to mobilize him.
This is not a deliberate risk, but under the current situation, it is the best choice to break the deadlock quickly.
…
"Luring the enemy?" Xiahou Shang rubbed his chin and looked at Xu Huang in front of him.
Xu Huang nodded and said: "I often heard that Liu Chan relied on his bravery and often rushed into battle alone, killing generals and seizing flags on his own."
"Yes." Xia Houshang understood this deeply and couldn't help but sigh, "Earlier, this man rode into our army alone and rescued Liu Feng. He was indeed brave enough to be unworthy of any man. The courage of Liu Bei's own son is more... Better than the fake one."
Xu Huang smiled slightly, but there was murderous intent in his smile: "It is not difficult for our army to spend a year or two with him here. I expected that Liu Chan would not want to last long. Judging from his past character and the battle of Jingzhou , I must personally lead the army across the river to attack."
Xia Houshang smiled and said: "Yes, if so, our army can give it a head-on blow on the east bank!"
"No, just leave a small number of ambush troops on the shore. They can be defeated but not defeated."
Xia Houshang was stunned when he heard this, but after a little thought, he immediately came to his senses and said with a smile: "Could it be that General Gongming wants to..."
Another very important reason why Xu Huang didn't have much resentment towards this princeling leader was that he was no idiot.
"Yes, just as General Boren said. In this case, based on Liu Chan's previous performance, he will definitely break into the army again single-handedly, intending to stab me, Xu Huang, under the horse."
The two looked at each other for a moment, then laughed.
However, Meng Da did not appear here as before. The smoke from the cooking pots in Cao Jun's camp remained unchanged every day, and the tents remained unchanged.
However, Mengda's four thousand troops have quietly disappeared...
Thank you to the boss of "Qingxianren 2022" for your 500 points to once again inject money into the Jihan Armed Group. Your points will be used to pay wages to the women who weave sacks. Thank you for your support~
(End of chapter)
