contend

Chapter 726
Du Yu led an elite Chinese army of [-] to Xincheng.

Hundreds of thousands of troops in the north fought decisively, but the three counties of Shangyong were extremely peaceful.

"Zhugexu's [-] troops were huddled in Wancheng, while Yanghu's [-] Jingzhou troops were in Xiangyang to the south, and Sima Liang's [-] troops were in Xinye. Du Yu's command won the victory.

Therefore, the red tape was eliminated directly when the two met.

The situation is not optimistic.

Du Yu had 1 elite troops, Zhou Zhi had [-] troops, and with the addition of Hanzhong's troops, the total was only [-] troops.

It seems that there are more than any other place, but the problem is that Hanzhong and the three counties of Shangyong also need to reserve some troops for defense.

"It doesn't matter, our army has always been partial to the division, containing and feigning an attack, just creating momentum."

Although the governor of the town has been a well-known general for many years, Du Yu is still full of bookishness, gentle and elegant, making people feel like a spring breeze.

"Yanghu is restrained by Lu Kang, so he will not dare to go north. Sima Liang is a mediocre person, what is the point? Zhugexu is not as far away as the governor, and the leader of our army is fighting in the field. At the end, five thousand men from the department can trap Zhugexu. The governor swung his troops eastward, headed towards Xu and Luo, ripped open their hearts, broke their guts, and stirred up the Central Plains!" Liu Yin said loudly.

Some people fade before they grow old, while others grow stronger with age.

Liu Yin was like this, he was seventy-seven years old, his beard and hair were all white, but his body was raised, his eyes were like torches, and he was full of power.

And he's not just a general.

In the early years, he was a celebrity in Shu with his fellow countrymen Du Zhen and Liu Shen. Later, he followed Jiang Wei in the Northern Expedition.

"The general's courage remains the same as before! This strategy is very good!" Du Yu Zhuangzhi.

5000 people against 3 people.

If it was someone else, Du Yu would only think of him as boasting, but Liu Yin definitely has this ability.

Back then in Huangjinwei, it was not 3 people who blocked it, but Zhonghui's 10 horses, and finally defeated Wang Hun.

"In that case, let's march into Wancheng with great fanfare tomorrow, and scare Zhuge Xu first." Du Yu laughed.

The mountains between Xincheng County and Shangyong are blocked, and only a few tributaries of the Han River stretch toward Wancheng.

Back then Sima Yi marched [-] li in eight days to capture Mengda, and he also used waterways.

However, the terrain of the three counties of Shangyong also determined that it was impossible to attack with heavy troops.

Logistical supplies are difficult, and a quick solution is needed.

The next day, the army was half full, and the iron armor roared, and they went straight to Wancheng.

Advance all the way, there are no people along the way.

The confrontation between the three countries has always been like this, and they will set up no-man's land to avoid looting. This is the case in Huainan, and the same is true in Hanzhong.

And Zhuge Xu has long since fortified the wall and cleared the country.

Large tracts of fertile land have become no-man's land.

In the wilderness, only the monster-like dock towers.

Of course Du Yu would not spend his mind on these docks.

However, the little tyrants in these Wubao were very knowledgeable, and sent some food, pigs and sheep to reward the Qin army along the way.

The Qin army did not trample on their fields.

Very tacit.

After passing Rang County, the scouts of the Jin army finally found the traces of the Qin army.

follow along.

Du Yu didn't care about it at all, and marched towards Wancheng swaggeringly.

As Zhou Zhi said, Zhuge Xu couldn't shrink back and remained indifferent.

Du Yu ordered the army to lay out fortifications with deep trenches and high fortifications.

Zhuge Xu did not send troops until the camp of the Qin army was established.

Du Yu sighed: "In the past, Zhuge Wuhou, Zhuge Ziyu, and Zhuge Gongxiu were all outstanding in their lifetime. I didn't expect Zhuge Xu to be so timid!"

The 3 Qin army came from afar, and Zhuge Xu not only had [-] troops, but also tens of thousands of young men from the important town of Wancheng.

But it was also because of Zhuge Xu's caution that Du Yu was helpless.

Thirty thousand Qin troops wanted to break through such an important town as Wancheng, and it was as difficult as climbing to the sky.

"Can Zhuge Xu'an be compared with Marquis Wu? 5000 subordinates are enough!" Liu Yin sneered at Zhuge Xu, who held a high status in his mind.

Du Yu cupped his hands and bowed, "Let the rear of our army be in the hands of the general!"

Liu Yin returned the salute solemnly, "Let's go, Governor!"

There was no swearing or swearing, it was as plain as water, but it made Du Yu respect Liu Yin even more.

After resting for a day, he led more than [-] Qin troops on foot and marched eastward.

Still beating gongs and drums, as if afraid that the Jin army would not know.

Xin Ye Sima Liang sent a team of more than a hundred rangers to spy on them, but it was just to see.

Qin Jun is full of tigers and wolves in Yang Zheng's hands, and he has done a lot of murder and arson.

But in Du Yu's hands, he looked like a king's teacher. He could not do anything to the common people, and the soldiers were strictly forbidden to trample on the common people's farmland.

Passing by some small towns, the people in the towns were panicked, Du Yu actually sent Xuan Yilang to appease them, and before leaving, he even bought a lot of grain.

In several small towns where the plague is still continuing, Du Yu also ordered the medical officers to rectify...

Gradually, the people became less resistant to the Qin army.

Nanyang was originally the hardest-hit area of ​​the plague. The Sima family didn't care about it, but now someone else is taking care of it.

Many of the bandits on the cottage were originally recruited by Qin Xuanyi envoy and Jin Yiwei.

The Qin army went east, and the mountains and plains were full of people who sent food and asked to join the army.

Although it was a drop in the bucket, the atmosphere and momentum were raised.

Seeing this posture, the people of Nanyang also became friendly to the Qin army, and took the initiative to lead the way for the Qin army, bypassing the pass of the Jin army.

"In the old days when Marquis Wu came out of the Qinling Mountains and entered Wuzhangyuan, the common people ate pots of oatmeal to welcome him. Marquis Wu did not commit any crimes in autumn. The people in Guanzhong were not harmed by swords and soldiers. The whole world praised him. What the governor has done this time is not inferior to that of Marquis Wu." Zhou Zhi exclaimed.

But it's not without its downsides.

Food and military resources are consumed extremely quickly.

Du Yu didn't come to fight, but seemed to come to help the people.

They have already advanced into Yuzhou, yet no army came out to fight...

"How dare you compare yourself with Marquis Wu?" Du Yuqian said softly.

Zhou Zhi was a little depressed and said: "Our army has entered Yuzhou for half a month, but no one has come to fight. Is it true that we are going to attack Xuchang and Luoyang?"

All the Jin army could not shrink back, no matter how fierce the Qin army was in the field, there was nothing they could do.

It seemed that the prefects, generals, and governors had already seen through Du Yu's bluff, and the Qin army was only here for a stroll, and would go back soon.

"Haha, it's okay, there's a saying in the art of war, attacking the city is the bottom line, and attacking the heart is the top priority. The people in the Central Plains all regard us as tigers and wolves, and now let them know your majesty's benevolence, and benefit a lot!" Du Yu seemed to never know Generally discouraged.

"Report to the governor, Zhugexu suddenly sent troops to attack Liu Taishou, Xinye Sima Liang heard the news and sent [-] troops to support!" The scouts rushed to report.

Zhou Zhi's eyes lit up, "It's finally out! The last general is willing to lead five thousand cavalry to attack Zhuge Xu and take down Wancheng!"

Du Yu stared at the sheepskin map thoughtfully.

"Prefect Liu only has 5000 people!" Zhou Zhi said urgently.

Liu Yin was able to resist Zhonghui's [-] troops because Huangjinwei was originally a fortress.

Now under Wancheng, there is only one camp. Although the fortifications are strong, it faces tens of thousands of enemy troops.

Du Yu said calmly, "Liu Xiuran will definitely live up to his trust. Our army is hundreds of miles away from Wancheng. If we return, Zhuge Xu and Sima Liang will retreat into the city again. Our army is running back and forth, and our soldiers are exhausted. I thought our army's bluff could not last long, but I was caught off guard by killing them and ordered the troops to attack Xuchang!"

If you don't really fight, you can't shake the Central Plains.

(End of this chapter)