"Actually, Zhang Yan's gangsterism is too deep. Whether it is us or Lu Bu, he will not surrender easily, but he will not cut off the relationship with either party, because he still wants to sit back and watch the success or failure, leaving a way out for himself. .”
In the council hall, everyone's eyes were attracted to Xun You, wanting to hear what methods he would use to block Zhang Yan's way.
After all, this difficult guy has 20,000 to 30,000 people on hand, and he has been dealing with the Northern Army for so many years, and his combat power is not weak. If he can really use it for his own purposes, he can not only defeat Lin Mo's The suspicious troop layout could even help Yuan Xi resist Lu Lin.
Xun You calmly picked up the writing brush on the desk, wrote quickly on the blank bamboo slips, and handed it to Cao Cao after writing eloquently, "I just need to tell Zhang Yan that there are two copies of this letter, one of which is Just let it fall into Lu Bu’s hands accidentally.”
The content of the letter was not complicated. It was just a secret letter written by Cao Cao to Zhang Yan, stating that Zhang Yan would make a sneak attack on Lu Bu's rear when he besieged Youzhou, and that he would also lead his troops to attack Liyang and that he would become a marquis after that. , and was appointed as the governor of Jizhou.
Of course the letter is fake, but if Zhang Yan knew that another copy of the letter fell into Lu Bu's hands, it would be equivalent to blocking his way to befriend Lu Bu, and he could only rely on Cao Cao.
"This is a great plan!"
Cao Cao looked at the bamboo slips in his hand, his eyes twinkling, and he laughed and said: "This letter will not only prevent him from continuing to play both sides in the future, but also Zhang Yan will have no choice but to seek refuge with me. After all, if I lose, Lu Bu will not be able to do it in the end." I’ll let him go!”
Xun You also added: "Send fast horses to Bingzhou and ask General Xiahou to contact Zhang Yan. As long as Zhang Yan holds the Taihang Mountains, Lin Mo will have no chance to attack Guo on false roads.
Even General Xiahou could wait for an opportunity to cross the border while Lu Lin was attacking Youzhou. "
"good good good good!"
Cao Cao stood up excitedly, "Gongda's brilliant plan made me suddenly enlightened. If we can successfully regain Jingzhou this time, you should be the first to take the lead!"
Cao Cao was not stingy with his words of appreciation. In fact, it was Xun You who proposed the method of using the emperor's edict to drive a wedge between Jingzhou, and now he also offered a strategy to stabilize the army. It is not an exaggeration to say that it was the first success.
Guo Jia tightened his cloak and reorganized the entire layout. He sent 20,000 more troops to Shanyang and Qiao counties, and then transferred 20,000 troops back from Bingzhou to make up for the weakness of Xuchang's army. In this way, he could still have 50,000 troops entering. Jing Xiang’s momentum.
At the same time, the Taihang Mountains guarded by Zhang Yan blocked the possibility of Lin Mo's fake road expedition against Guo suddenly turning to attack Bingzhou. After all, the Taihang Mountains were like a natural chasm between the two states of Bing and Hebei.
Moreover, it also added strategic flexibility to the situation in the North. If Lu Lin fell into passivity during the battle in Youzhou, then Xiahou Dun could actually cross the Taihang Mountains to sneak attack Jizhou or Lu Bu's rear.
In this process, Zhang Yan will definitely not dare to sit on the mountain and watch the tiger fight like before, and maybe she will take the initiative to participate.
It was indeed incomparable. Not only did it break the trap that Lin Mo had set up in the Central Plains, but it was also able to turn against the enemy. Gongda's plan was truly remarkable, and Guo Jia secretly admired it in his heart.
"If you have nothing to add, then after Bingzhou's army arrives in Xuchang, they can go directly to Jingxiang."
After sitting down again, Cao Cao held his head high and his whole body in high spirits.
When the two armies were confronting each other, Lin Mo often had a flash of inspiration, but for this kind of overall strategic collision, he felt that Xun Gongda seemed to have a more stable grasp.
Jing Xiang can't run away this time.
The only hope is that the North Country can also bring some surprises. Lu Lin's strength is already too strong and he should suffer some losses.
In the cold winter of the North, it is not too much to say that it is icy and snowy, and the snow has been falling, causing the snow to be several feet thick in many places. The direct consequence of this road condition is that the army moves at an unreasonably slow speed.
Normally, fifteen days would be enough to lead 20,000 pioneers from Yecheng into the Zhongshan Kingdom. However, due to the wind and snow, it took a full twenty-seven days to finally reach Wuji County in the Zhongshan Kingdom.
The most famous family in Wuji County is the Zhen family, the richest man in the North. In the past, with the wealth of the Zhen family that rivaled that of the country, the father-in-law and his son-in-law would have to come to visit them hand in hand.
But now, after entering the county government office, even the Zhen family's proactive visits were turned away.
Are you kidding? Now we are going to beat up your son-in-law of the Zhen family. You understand, to avoid suspicion. If we don't take you down, it will be considered as a face-saving measure.
Guo Tu had been waiting in the government office early. When he saw Lin Mo, he apologized with a sad face, "Marquis Lanling, I have failed to fulfill my trust!"
Lin Mo smiled and patted him on the shoulder, "Okay, now we know how bad our Weng's reputation is in the North Country. How could Yuan Xi really risk his life and return to Yecheng just because of a few words?
Just get the other thing done. "
Guo Tu looked troubled and scratched his head.
"No. It's been almost half a year. You can't even handle these two people, right?" Lin Mo was a little surprised. Your ability to do things is far behind Zuo Rong.
"Master Hou, after all, Jiao Chu and Zhang Nan have been with Yuan Xi for a few years. I only know them, but I'm not familiar with them. I don't dare to be too specific."
Guo Tu obviously didn't want Lin Mo to suspect that he had a problem with his ability, so he explained: "But during this period, we have almost touched it. It doesn't seem like they have any objections."
Lin Mo crossed his arms and looked at Guo Tu. The latter quickly raised three fingers and vowed: "On my personal guarantee, if the Marquis doesn't believe it, I can ask him personally after I regain Youzhou!"
Seeing this, Lin Mo put away his doubts, but this was unreasonable. Historically, it was clearly these two guys who launched a rebellion to attack Yuan Xi, so how could they not rebel.
Even if Guo Tu is not as good as Zuo Rong in terms of winning people's hearts, after all he has been under Yuan Shao's account for so many years, he should know how to manipulate people's hearts, so he should not be blamed.
Soon, Lin Mo felt relieved again. The history was that these two people turned against Yuan Xi. A large part of the reason was that the three states of the Northern Kingdom fell into the hands of Cao Cao. Yuan Xi was just at the end of his war effort and had no ability to compete.
Even in the entire world at that time, there was not necessarily any force that could compete with Cao Cao.
The current situation is that he has only captured Jizhou and Qingzhou, Bingzhou is in the hands of Cao Cao, Zhang Yanxu and Wei She in the Taihang Mountains, and Yuan Xi still has 40,000 to 50,000 people on hand, so they may not be unable to compete.
After all, no one is born to be a traitor. As long as they are not in desperate situations, no one wants to bear the infamy of rebelling against the Lord.
Thinking of this, Lin Mo understood that these two people might rebel in the end, but they had to put enough pressure on Youzhou first.
It doesn't matter, anyway, in Lin Mo's overall plan, Youzhou was originally placed last.
After a short rest here in Wuji, Lin Mo left a team of scouts here. Their mission was to find out the approximate location of Zhang Yan's camp on Taihang Mountain, and at least have a sketch.
Regarding the issue of cottages in the Taihang Mountains, Wei Yue once briefly talked about it, but because he only went to one of the camps, he heard that Zhang Yan was a cunning rabbit who built more than 30 cottages in the entire north of the Taihang Mountains. It's called a six if you play it virtual or real.
Therefore, Lin Mo needs a map. It doesn't have to be too clear, but the general location should always be marked to facilitate the subsequent use of troops.
It is actually very risky for military scouts to go up the mountain to explore. Firstly, they are not familiar with the terrain. Secondly, no one knows how many overt and covert sentries the bandits have. If you are not careful, you may lose your life, so you need to leave enough A team of people.
Then, he led the army and continued northward to Youzhou to govern Zhuo County.
According to the consistent routine of large army operations, Lin Mo should lead the army directly to Zhuo County in Zhuo County, then go down to the stronghold, wait for the opportunity, and wait for the arrival of the Chinese army from behind.
However, in order to avoid the lengthy supply line being attacked by Yuan Xi's army, he only moved the army to Fanyang County and did not go further.
"Yunwen, I don't understand. Didn't you say that Zhang Yan was dealt with first, then Xiahou Dun was defeated, and finally Yuan Xi was dealt with? How come the troops were sent directly to the front line?" Zhao Yun, who was riding a jade lion, was stationed at the stronghold and was puzzled. Looking at Lin Mo.
In his expectation, after the army marched to the Zhongshan Kingdom in the name of regaining Youzhou, they suddenly attacked the Taihang Mountains. Zhang Yan was caught off guard and took the blame for the Black Mountain bandits, and then took advantage of the situation to attack Bingzhou.
But the actual situation is that the army has marched outside Fanyang City. If he wants to go to Taihang Mountain at this time, Zhang Yan will definitely notice it and take precautions, and he will lose the opportunity.
"Zilong, the Taihang Mountains are thousands of miles deep and more than fifty miles wide. Without a map, how can I use my troops?"
Lin Mo smiled bitterly, and then continued: "But you don't have to worry, I'm ready to conquer Taihang Mountain, and there won't be any difficult problems.
What's more, we have to give them some time now. "
"Who are they? What time are they given?" Zhao Yun was a little confused, and Lin Mo's mind was spinning so fast that he couldn't catch up.
Lin Mo exhaled, rubbed his palms to ward off the cold, and said: "Give Cao Cao some time, give Xiahoudun some time, give Zhang Yan some time, otherwise, who will be the one to act in such a big game?
Of course, you also need to give Yuan Xi some time. With Yan Liang, Wen Chou's flag flying here, the entire Zhuojun army will know that the former general is here. You should have experienced the prestige of the two of them in the Northern Army. "
Taking advantage of Yan Liang and Wen Chou's unparalleled prestige in the Northern Army, Yuan Xi's army was shaken and even wanted to surrender. Zhao Yun could understand this.
But when it comes to giving Cao Cao, Xiahou Dun and Zhang Yan some time, this is impossible to digest.
"Yunwen, can you tell me in detail?"
Looking at Zhao Yun with a serious face, he is more studious than his old father-in-law, and he is obviously the same person as Liao Shen.
If the old father-in-law is designated to say, OK, I will listen to you, whatever you say will be done.
Lin Mo saw that the village could not stand up for a while, so he simply dismounted and ran to the bonfire nearby to keep warm, and then slowly told Zhao Yun about his entire situation.
Throughout the process, Zhao Yun's expression was very interesting, sometimes surprised, sometimes confused, sometimes with eyes wide open and a look of horror on his face.
"So, you had already thought of the entire plan when the news of Liu Biao's death reached Yecheng?" Zhao Yun's face was filled with horror.
I've gone to great lengths just to hear you say it, how could you figure it out?
"So I say, Liu Biao's death is our opportunity to fight." Lin Mo chuckled.
"Killing three birds with one stone, Xiahou Dun, Zhang Yan and Yuan Xi have been taken care of together. It's really yours." Zhao Yun was of course amazed at Lin Mo's planning methods and his calculations on people's hearts.
But he felt uncomfortable.
He also wanted to be like the God of Liao and learn a few tricks, so that one day, like Zhang Liao, Lin Yunwen would be able to make independent decisions when he was not around.
After hearing Lin Mo's plan, he felt that it was no longer necessary.
Can't learn, can't learn
I’ve been updating at night lately, so please bear with me.
(End of chapter)
