Everyone knows how important this final battle at Tianwang Mountain is.
As the actual leader of the Lulin Group and the person controlling the war situation, Lin Mo should have a very detailed understanding of the war data between the enemy and ourselves.
This kind of understanding is not limited to the gap between the two sides' troops, forage, and warships, but should be more detailed, such as the speed of the opponent's warships, the depth of draft, the tacit understanding of the battle formation changes, and even the distance from Xiakou to You should have an in-depth understanding of the specific conditions of the waters in Baqiu area.
Only in this way can we truly know ourselves and our enemies and formulate different tactics in a timely manner.
In fact, Lin Mo also firmly believed in this idea on the way here, but after one boarding exercise, he gave up the idea.
He was so dizzy that he really couldn't adapt. This discomfort was not limited to him. His father-in-law and Ma Chao were also in similar situations, which caused Lin Mo to have a sense of crisis.
For example, if you want to truly understand the draft, speed, formation changes, etc. of Cao Sun and Liu's warships, you must fight at close range to intuitively understand them.
In the past, when fighting on land, Lin Mo would go deep and check it out so that he could make adjustments at any time. But that was because he had unparalleled generals like his father-in-law and Zhao Yun protecting him, so he didn't have to worry about being ambushed. Condition.
But water warfare is different from land warfare. You can see the opponent's warships from several miles away. Once they get close, it's hard to say whether these warriors can absolutely put themselves in safety.
Lin Mo still cherished his life. He never boarded the ship again after that time, so he could only trust Lu Xun and the others.
However, during this period of time, Liao Shen, Lu Xun, Zhu Huan, Gan Ning and their group had several collisions with the fleet of the Cao, Sun and Liu coalition forces.
The scale is not large, and it is basically testing, so this information can be fed back to Lin Mo, but this kind of feedback is not intuitive enough.
There's nothing you can do about it. Standing on a boat is always uncomfortable. Sometimes, it's wise to leave professional matters to professionals.
"Sikong." In the Chinese military tent, Lin Mo was looking down at the water map in this area and the detailed information on Cao Sun and Liu Shuijun. A man with an elegant look on his eyebrows walked in and bowed to Lin Mo.
"Oh, Yuan Zhi is here, sit down."
Lin Mo looked up and threw the information aside. This information was shared by Lu Su, Chen Gong, and Xu Shu, so Lin Mo subconsciously felt that he should be here to discuss military aircraft, " But what do you think about the war situation?"
"Judging from the three battles so far, Cai Mao's navy is equivalent to our Jiangxia navy in combat strength. However, after all, our elites only have 30,000. In addition, there is no great disparity in the strength of the enemy and ours, so I feel that I can't think of anything in a short time. It’s probably not easy to decide victory or defeat based on combat power.”
Xu Shu, who was sitting aside, said directly: "But I think that although Cao, Sun and Liu can unite to produce these hundreds of thousands of naval troops, the land on hand cannot support these people for a long time. Time is good for us but not the enemy. As long as the front line continues, it can take as long as one year or as short as half a year, and the coalition forces will inevitably become in chaos without a fight."
Lin Mo nodded, "Yuan Zhi's views are exactly the same as those of Mr. Gongtai and Zijing."
What is fought for in a war is not only military strength and strategy, but also national strength and heritage.
Based on this premise, Cao Sun and Liu Hui couldn't help but take action first. Usually in such a battle situation, whoever takes action first is often more likely to expose weaknesses. According to their ideas, they can strike later.
"However, I didn't come here just to talk about this." Xu Shu changed the subject.
"Oh? What else is there?" Lin Mo looked at him with raised eyebrows.
Xu Shu glanced outside the tent, took a deep breath, and whispered: "I dare to ask Sikong, but you want to use Huang Zuxing to deceive him into surrendering?"
Lin Mo just looked at him without any change in expression, "Why do you ask?"
"Sikong, the ancestral graves of the four major families in Jingzhou were dug up, which in turn gave Huang Zu a rebellious heart. All this seems quite reasonable, but I must say it bluntly. Based on my understanding of Zhuge Kongming, this kind of scheme is completely deceptive. but."
In fact, after entering Lu Ying, except for following Zhang Yang in a conspiracy against Yuan Tan, Xu Shu mostly acted as a housekeeper in the rear with Gao Shun. He rarely had the opportunity to overlook the battle situation like he did now. Propose opinions.
He didn't know Lin Mo very well, he just knew that he had never failed in strategic tactics and was now in a high position, so he had actually thought it over carefully when he proposed this idea, and was worried that he might not listen to it.
Seeing that there was nothing strange about him now, Xu Shu relaxed a little in his heart and continued: "There is one more thing, please don't forget Sikong. Sun Ce killed Huang Zu's whole family, and Huang Zu also slaughtered Sun Ce's entire family. Now the opposite side is in an alliance state. , how could Huang Zu take the initiative to defect because of something that has not yet been confirmed?"
Hearing this, Lin Mo laughed loudly, "I can't hide it from you. I also considered letting Shi Yuan go, but he has no military power and cannot mobilize sergeants, and he has no prestige at all in the hearts of the Jiangxia navy. , so choosing him is definitely not as good as choosing Huang Zu.
As for your concerns?”
Lin Mo said 'hmm', nodded and said: "Actually, I also know that it can't be deceived, but I didn't think that they would take the bait."
"Then why is this?"
Xu Shu frowned and couldn't help but become anxious: "It should be noted that no one in the Jiangxia navy is more familiar with it than Huang Zu. If there is no guarantee of success, it is inappropriate to replace him from the front line."
"Indeed."
Lin Mo leaned his back against the handsome chair, held his head in his hands and exhaled, "However, if this tactic is used to confuse people, I think the certainty of success will be much higher than the bitter meat tactic."
"Are you going to use the trick?" Xu Shu lowered his head and murmured, which meant that he was deliberately letting the other party see through it. What was the point of the question?
Xu Shu wouldn't be able to figure this out for a while. If Lin Mo didn't tell him, he wouldn't ask. After all, everyone plays the role of counselors. Even if they are in the same camp, it is impossible to discuss this with each other and get to the bottom of it. It makes no sense.
"Okay, don't think about it. Come with me to the military camp for a walk. I heard that many soldiers who tried to board the ship were unable to recover for several days. I don't know what the situation was."
Xu Shu followed him silently. Among these hundreds of thousands of troops, not one of them got sick. This was nothing more than a trivial matter. However, as a commander, it was still necessary to walk around the military camp from time to time. Let the soldiers feel this concern.
Forty fast boats were docked at the Baqiu Ferry. The hulls were covered with green cloth and lined with scarecrows. Fazheng, who was standing by the river, was extremely surprised when he saw this scene.
He had already asked the sergeant that Zhuge Liang had prepared this in the past two days, but Fazheng looked at it again and again, but he couldn't see what the purpose of this thing was.
"I'm not as good as Zhuge Liang." After a long time, Fazheng couldn't help but sigh.
It is common for literati to look down on each other, but it is not absolute. Men like Fazheng who do not follow the rules are actually not very competitive.
He had been thinking about this matter since Zhuge Liang vowed seven days ago that arrows would be sent. However, at that time, he just instinctively felt that this matter might be involved in Zhuge Liang's plan, but it was not completely impossible to invite foreign aid.
After all, Uncle Liu Huang's reputation is quite resounding, and it is entirely possible that he can attract one or two big families to use him as a secret weapon at critical times.
However, these ordnance must be transported with hand cards. These days, no matter whether it is land or water, there is no reward from the scouts. Together, these are enough to prove that Zhuge Liang does not have any foreign aid.
The question is, where did his arrows come from, and what does it have to do with these boats filled with scarecrows?
After thinking about it for a long time and getting no answer, he gave it up and turned around to go back and prepare to truthfully report the situation here to Cao Cao.
As soon as I returned to the Zhongjun tent, I saw Liu Bei and Zhuge Liang already here.
"Kong Ming, tomorrow is the eighth day. None of the spies around have reported the appearance of carriages or warships transporting ordnance. I'm afraid your arrows may not be delivered in time." Cao Cao seemed to be joking but also warning.
After all, the two sides had reached a consensus. If the arrow could not be reached in eight days, Liu Bei would have to let Cao Cao arrange his troops, and he would have to obey Cao Cao's orders completely.
After getting along with each other for the past few days, Cao Cao also had a general understanding of the situation. Although Sun Ce was grateful to Liu Bei for saving his life at the foot of Anyang Mountain and was willing to support Liu Bei even more, he only had the word revenge in his heart and was just a reckless man. As long as he With Liu Bei under control, the coalition forces can completely unify their political orders.
Putting selfishness aside, this model is actually more conducive to the Allies repelling Lu Lin.
"General Cao, this is exactly why I came here today."
After Zhuge Liang finished speaking, Cao Cao couldn't help but let out a sigh, "Kong Ming, please tell me."
"Tomorrow at noon, the two hundred thousand arrows will surely arrive as scheduled, but I still need to take the boat out of the river to get the arrows. I am bold and want to ask General Cao to go with me. I wonder what the general wants?" Zhuge Liang stood beside Zhuge Liang. Angle, this is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to flex your muscles.
As long as Cao Cao is suppressed this time, he should not dare to have such thoughts again in the future.
Take a boat to the river to get arrows?
Cao Cao couldn't help but tilted his head slightly, "How many warships and navy do you plan to bring?"
"Forty ships and more than a thousand sergeants are enough. Too many people will easily cause trouble."
Seeing Zhuge Liang holding the pearl of wisdom, Cao Cao was a little confused and confirmed again: "How much?"
"Forty ships and more than a thousand soldiers!" Zhuge Liang replied sonorously and forcefully. Liu Bei on the side held his hands in front of him and smiled without saying a word.
In fact, so far, he has not figured out what Zhuge Liang wants to do, but the strategy that allows Zhuge Liang to be so calm must be absolutely certain, just like the three tips given to Guan Yu.
For Cao Cao, he is not so optimistic. Forty ships are actually very few. Once they encounter Lu Lin's naval ships, although they can have the advantage of flexibility due to their small size, the opponent will send out fast red horses. As for the ship, it may be surrounded at any time.
What is even more puzzling is that there are only more than a thousand people accompanying them, that is, there are more than 20 people on each stern boat. What is the difference between this and suicide.
At this time, Cao Cao did not dare to talk easily. He understood that the other party was trying to control his army, and if he could not say it, it would appear that he was not as courageous as a Confucian scholar. He should never mention the leader of the allied forces again in the future;
But it was too risky to dare. Just imagine, even Lin Mo was afraid of boarding the ship, not to mention that Cao Cao only accompanied a thousand people. God knows what ulterior secrets Zhuge Liang had hidden inside.
On the warship, even Xu Chu could not use his force, the risk was too great.
"I'm interested in going with you, but I don't know if Mr. Kong Ming will accept it."
Everyone followed the sound and saw Fa Zheng walking in. Cao Cao immediately got down the slope and said, "Okay, filial piety, you will go with me on my behalf."
Cao Cao paused for a moment and added: "Let Jun Yi protect you!"
Zhang He's water fighting skills are average, but he is one of the few northern generals who does not get seasick. Cai Mao, Zhang Yun and Wenpin have all led the army. They have their own military affairs on weekdays, so it is more appropriate for Zhang He to go.
"Thank you, Lord." Fazheng bowed his hands and looked at Zhuge Liang, waiting for his answer.
"It would be a great honor for me, Xiao Nao, to be willing to accompany you."
Zhuge Liang didn't expect Cao Cao to agree. After all, how could someone who didn't know the inside story have such courage?
Liu Bei on the side took the initiative and said: "I have heard about Xiaozhi for a long time, and I will go with you tomorrow. I just want to ask Xiaozhi for advice."
This was unplanned. Zhuge Liang had no intention of letting Liu Bei go with him. As the master, there was no need to do such a thing, but he knew that Liu Bei couldn't help but said this, and he just wanted to take the opportunity to suppress Cao Cao. One end, so he cooperated with Liu Bei and looked at Cao Cao tacitly, giving him a 'you know' look.
Cao Cao sneered in his heart, it shows you are brave, right? When I stabbed Dong with a seven-star sword, I didn't want to leave alive. You'd better bring the arrow back.
"In that case, I wish you all the best. I will send someone to wait by the river at noon."
Watching Cao Cao leave with his hands behind his back, Liu Bei felt a little secretly happy. Although he had been tormented by Lu Lin over the years, Cao Cao did a lot of mischief when he occupied Xuzhou in the early years. In addition, what happened in Xuchang and Anfeng, Liu Bei, who has been suppressed all the time, still has some grudges in his heart, and he is suspected of venting his anger after all.
Before dawn the next day, heavy fog filled the river. Liu Bei, Zhuge Liang, Huo Jun, Guan Yu and Zhang Fei were already waiting at the ferry.
"Brother, please think again. It's too dangerous to take so many people out. In addition, there is heavy fog today, and I always have an uneasy feeling." Guan Yu advised earnestly.
"That's right, brother. I asked Kong Ming how he got the arrow. He was still trying to show off, so you just followed him. My second brother and I were really worried. If the big brother had to go, then my second brother and I would go too! "Zhang Feiyang said.
Liu Bei smiled slightly, "There still need to be people watching in the military camp. We can't all leave. It's only a few hours. Don't worry. Don't you still believe in Kong Ming?"
Zhuge Liang's methods have been proven in Fukong Mountain and Anfeng's three tips, but this method still makes them a little scared.
With just a few small boats and more than a thousand people, if they really encountered Lu Lin's cruise fleet, they would die without knowing what would happen.
"Brother."
When the two of them were still trying to persuade them, Zhuge Liang had already slowly come over and said, "Don't worry, generals, we will definitely return before noon. My lord, there will be no danger in coming with me."
On the other side, Cao Cao personally brought Fazheng and Zhang He over.
Liu Bei did not forget to wink, "Kong Ming's method was actually intended to shock Cao Cao. If I don't go, won't I be underestimated by Cao Cao?"
After hearing this, the two of them did not try to persuade him anymore, but just said to Huo Jun on the side: "We must protect our eldest brother."
"Don't worry, generals." Huo Jun cupped his hands and said.
After Cao Cao came over, he didn't say much. He just frowned at the stern boat full of scarecrows on the ferry. Even now, he still didn't understand what Zhuge Liang wanted to do.
Finally, he said to Zhang He in a deep voice: "We must protect our filial piety."
"Don't worry, my lord."
After Zhang He handed over his hands, he protected Fazheng on board the boat.
Seeing the forty stern boats weighing anchor and sailing away, Cao Cao let out a long sigh, "I'll give you what you can, I'll see what you can bring back when noon comes!"
(End of chapter)
