The big man is on the run

Chapter 147 Zhang Yang offers advice, does not take the usual path
Zhang Yang's expression changed upon hearing this.

Sure enough, it was for Yuan Shao!
But fortunately, it's just an excuse, not someone else's first use.

Seeing Zhang Yang's anxious expression, Liu Yi didn't care and continued.

"Prefect Zhang, I know that you are a guard and you are not used to fighting, so you don't need to be too nervous. I will tell you clearly. This time I am not here to ask for your Hanoi County, I just want to borrow your Hanoi County , and then cross the Qishui, Huanshui (now Anyang River), and Zhangshui to Yecheng. It’s just that Hanoi County is closer to Wei County, so I don’t have to take a long detour, what do you think?”

Liu Yi asked with a smile, he knew that Zhang Yang was a good old man, he had to express his position first, and stop Zhang Yang from thinking about it.Otherwise, the old man would not help him attack Yuan Shao, and Yuan Shao would not be destroyed, and he himself would suffer.

Zhang Yang looked at Liu Yi hesitantly.

It's not that he didn't believe what Liu Yi said, but that Liu Yi seemed a little too straightforward, so clearly put his intentions in front of him, even if Zhang Yang was mentally prepared, it was still difficult for a while. Accept Liu Yi's behavior style.

And more importantly, a bold idea suddenly jumped into Zhang Yang's mind.

Liu Yi saw that Zhang Yang hesitated, so he continued to say calmly: "Mr. Zhang, I know what you are worried about. I will tell you that I have already thought it through. Although my name is big, I have few soldiers. The enemy, sooner or later, will end up being stolen by the Yuan family or some hero, so I decided to use the Hedong battlefield as a bait, and personally lead the army to attack Hebei! Zhang Taishou, this time we are only borrowing Hanoi County, and as long as you are obedient Cooperate with me, and I guarantee that you will not be implicated."

Liu Yi was very smart, and his words were just an excuse, leaving Zhang Yang with no choice. If he refused, Liu Yi would immediately turn around and deal with him, so no matter how Zhang Yang did it, he couldn't refuse.

However, although Zhang Yang was a little entangled in his heart, the entanglement was not whether to agree or not, but whether to make a gamble involving his own wealth and life!
Zhang Yang thought for a while, then gritted his teeth and said, "Your Majesty, I am willing to serve Your Majesty to defeat Yuan Shao."

Liu Yi was overjoyed when he heard the words, and hurriedly said: "Okay, okay, okay, Eunuch Zhang is indeed a loyal person, Eunuch Zhang can rest assured, I will never treat the loyal ministers of the big man badly."

"Your Majesty, I wonder if I can make a small request."

When Liu Yi heard this, he didn't hesitate at all, and said directly: "If Zhang Taishou has any conditions, feel free to ask. As long as the conditions are not too excessive, I will agree to you."

"I hope to send my subordinates to participate in the battle! After this battle, if Yuan Shao's rule in Hebei cannot be disintegrated, please allow me to cross the river with your majesty and return to Guanzhong!"

"Oh?" Liu Yi cheered up, Zhang Yang's decisiveness was beyond his expectation.

Liu Yi didn't expect that he just said that he was asked to raise conditions casually. He thought that Zhang Yang would ask for some high-ranking official and rich salary, but he was very surprised that Zhang Yang actually proposed such a condition.

This doesn't look like a flamboyant style.

Zhang Yang is well-known and no one can offend anyone. No matter where Lu Bu, Dong Zhao and others come to join him, he treats them as honored guests, and it is easy to get together when they leave. Do not provoke.

Liu Yi was not surprised for too long, and said with a smile: "Zhang Qing has this kind of intention, then I can rest assured, then I will ask Zhang Taishou to send someone to recruit soldiers and horses capable of long-distance raids in Hanoi County. Disassemble the siege equipment carried."

Zhang Yang said seriously: "Your Majesty, I have another plan to go to Yecheng!"

"Oh? Let me tell you, Zhang Qing." Liu Yi looked slightly surprised.

"This is hundreds of miles away from Yecheng. Although the Hebei Plain is vast, there are many water systems running from east to west. If, as His Majesty said, you cross the Qishui, Huanshui, and Zhangshui to go to Yecheng, you may be discovered. To fall into layers of resistance."

Liu Yi nodded, this was what he was worried about before.

Zhang Yang waved his hand and gestured fiercely, saying, "It's better to take the clear river! It is the abandoned channel of the old river running north-south. The weather is hot now, and the river channel is silted up. It is good for the cavalry to gallop, and this road is not easy to be found."

Liu Yi carefully considered the feasibility of this strategy.

This year is quite a bit of a severe drought. Even the flow rate of the Yellow River has slowed down a lot. The water level of other creeks and small rivers is even lower than last year's river bank. If the abandoned river is really dry, the cavalry will gallop back and forth from north to south, and then turn west quickly. , take a "7" shape, although it takes a little detour, it reduces the risk of being discovered and blocked halfway, and it is indeed feasible.

"For the sake of the great Han country, and for the sake of my people in the Han family, Zhang Qing, I will pay homage to you."

Just as Liu Yi was about to stand up and salute, Zhang Yang immediately pulled him back, but Liu Yi insisted on bowing down, which made Zhang Yang feel at a loss.

It's all right now, Liu Yi's behavior completely dispelled Zhang Yang's only worries.

"I'm ashamed and dare not take it!" Zhang Yang hurriedly turned sideways belatedly, and said respectfully.

"Zhang Qing deserves it." Liu Yi said solemnly.

Zhang Yang felt ashamed in his heart, Liu Yi looked up to him so much, he really didn't expect it, it really terrified him, and at the same time, gratitude to Liu Yi suddenly arose in his heart.

Zhang Yang was not hypocritical, after returning the gift, he waited quietly for Liu Yi's orders.

"Call everyone over here, and Zhang Qing will also stay. You are the most familiar with the Hebei territory. Let's give advice together."

The accompanying counselors and generals came to the meeting together, and after listening to Liu Yi's narration, Fazheng said happily.

"Your Majesty, our plan can be successfully completed this time. As long as we can take Yecheng, we can destroy Yuan Shao in one fell swoop!"

"Your Majesty, do you think we should start now to surprise Yecheng?" Huangfu Li asked beside him.

Hearing this, Liu Yi pondered for a moment, and said: "No, don't be in a hurry, let the soldiers rest for a long time, rest well before leaving, I'm afraid it will be more difficult in the future, and we have to bring enough supplies. We don't have time to recruit civilians for the urgent march. Logistical."

"So that's the case, His Majesty is wise." Huangfu Li suddenly said.

Liu Yi smiled slightly when he heard this, but didn't say anything.

"Let's talk about Yuan Shao's distribution of troops in Jizhou and the deployment of Yecheng." Liu Yi said.

Fazheng nodded, pointed to the map and said like a treasure.

"Yuan Shao has about 8000 soldiers left behind in Hebei, of which 1 are elites drawn from Hebei and Qingzhou. They are currently stationed on the front line of Yishui to guard against Gongsun Zan. When they return to Yecheng in the south, it takes at least half an hour for a normal march. The other [-] people were local archers Min Zhuang recruited from Jizhou, who were stationed in various cities. There were about [-] troops in Yecheng, led by Yuan Shao's third son, Yuan Shang, who actually led the army. Confidant general Jiang Yiqu."

Fazheng reported all the information he knew verbatim.

Everyone discussed it, but still maintained the original judgment.

That is to say, as long as enough suddenness can be maintained, the plan to raid Yecheng with detachable and assembled siege equipment is feasible.

"Yuan Shao's strength is indeed very strong, and Jizhou has been his sphere of influence for many years. Even if we take Yecheng, he will definitely find a way to take it back. If it weren't for our actions that were unexpected enough, just head-to-head on the Hedong battlefield, I'm afraid he might not be his opponent, so we must be careful this time, and don't underestimate the enemy." Liu Yi said in a deep voice.

"Your Majesty is wise." Zhang Yang quickly agreed.

After everyone discussed the specific marching arrangements, Liu Yi let them go on their own.

After Zhang Yang left, Tai Shici whispered: "Your Majesty, is this plan too risky? If the defenders find out, we will be in danger. There are still several cities in the south of Zhangshui River. I'm afraid we will Difficult to retreat."

Liu Yi sighed and said, "Ziyi, do you think we have a chance besides this? If we don't raid Yecheng, there is almost no chance of winning the Battle of Hedong. You have also seen that this time Yuan Shao sent troops to attack Hedong. If We don't care about Wang Yi, if Wang Yi failed, and the Baibo army was completely lost, then the Southern Huns will definitely fall to Yuan Shao, and the Black Mountain Army will be blocked in the Taihang Mountains. That's why I tried my best to create an illusion for him , let him think that we are going to deal with him in Hedong County, only in this way can I have a chance to break the situation."

"I understand."

Liu Yi nodded and said nothing more.

"But Your Majesty, do you really want to go to Yecheng in person? It's better to stay in Hanoi and sit in town." Tai Shici was still a little worried. He knew that everything was unknown when he went to Yecheng. If Liu Yi went, accidents would easily happen. .

Liu Yi shook his head, and said lightly, "Ziyi, do you think Zhang Yang can do his best if I don't go?"

In the end, Tai Shici was speechless and took his orders to leave.

Heyang is hundreds of miles away from Chaoge, the scheduled starting point for assembly, and it would take a whole day to ride a horse, so soon, Zhang Yang received Liu Yi's order to prepare soldiers and horses and the necessary supplies first, and He also cooperated very well, and even found several people who could be guides.

Starting from Heyang, along the way, although Liu Yi was calm on the surface, he was very disturbed in his heart. He knew that he had to be careful on this journey, otherwise, if their whereabouts were exposed, it might be difficult for them to return to Chang'an City.

There were more than [-] people in the group, and each of them brought enough dry food for seven days and a spare horse. Although these supplies were not much, they were enough to support them all the way to Yecheng.

As for what to do after arriving in Yecheng, there is no shortage of supplies if you break Yecheng, and if you can't break through, you don't need to think about supplies, so hurry up and run before Yuan Shao returns to the army.

Liu Yi's only concern is how is the situation on the battlefield in Hedong?How long can Zhu Jun last?If he succeeds in attacking Yecheng, but the Hedong battlefield completely collapses, then Yuan Shao will not return with his entire army, and he will fall into failure in the strategic game.

(End of this chapter)