Xiaoguangong

Chapter 46 Xiangyang Raiders
Jiangdong, Zhou Yu and Cheng Pu's army is ready to go.

The two each commanded more than ten thousand troops, and they looked like they couldn't get used to each other. Before sending troops, the two each said a few harsh words, wishing to fight on the spot, which made Guan Ping dumbfounded.

As for?

In the life-and-death battle of the same robe, when they are intimate and march forward side by side, how can they be hypocritical and ridiculed by others.

He thought that asking Jiangdong for help this time would give him a hug, but he didn't expect that Jiangdong could mobilize almost as many troops as Liu Bei's army. The two armies really formed an alliance, and he didn't know where this battle would go.

Guan Ping and Lu Yi teamed up again. This time they used the elite soldiers who had made great contributions in the previous battle with Cao Ren. Sun Quan generously added some. Hundreds, this is already a quite impressive navy.

Such a large-scale elite army was dispatched, led by Lu Yi and Guanping, who had performed bravely before, and Sun Quan must have other plans—his goal was very clear, to take Xiangyang directly with an elite army!
Of course, Sun Quan also understood that attacking Xiangyang, which was built like a copper wall by Liu Biao, with 3000 people is tantamount to a dream, but this kind of mobilization can attract the attention of Cao Jun to the greatest extent. The navy retreated to share the pressure of Zhou Yu and Liu Bei's coalition forces as much as possible.

Of course, for Sun Quan, he has another purpose, which is not enough for outsiders.

In short, Guan Ping embarked on the journey again, and Liu Dun was also idle, so he simply asked to follow Guan Ping and others to fight.

He used to be Sun Fu's military advisor, so it was more than enough to handle some basic documents.

Hearing that he was going to attack Xiangyang, Liu Dun was also quite excited.

After the last battle, Wu Jun soldiers have basically figured out the reality of the enemy.

Although Cao Jun has many soldiers and generals, it is their old rival Jingzhou Army that can really play a role in the water battle, and the Jingzhou Army and the Northern Army are now separated from each other, and they can't exert too much combat power at all. This battle has a great chance of winning .

Even Zhang Zhao was forced to accept Sun Quan's suggestion to go to war. Now he is rectifying the army and is ready to send troops at any time.

"We've already inquired about it before, the Xiangyang garrison is Le Jin, Fancheng and Xu Huang, both of them are hunting bandits nearby, as long as we don't go ashore, they are no match for us at all.

The only thing to worry about is Zhao Yan, the prefect of Zhangling. His seven armies have already begun to gather. If we meet, we should avoid it or dodge a little. "

Speaking of this, Liu Dun lazily yawned:

"In a word, as long as we don't go ashore, Cao Jun is no match for us at all."

Lu Yi had no objection to this. Their goal in this battle was to contain Zhao Yan's subordinates Yu Jin, Zhang Liao, Zhang He, Zhu Ling, Li Dian, Lu Zhao, Feng Kai, and Le Jin and Xu Huang who were stationed in Xiangyang and Fancheng.

These people are all well-known generals, and if they are singled out, they can stand on their own. Even if tens of thousands of people go to attack the city they are defending, they will die. It is the best choice not to go ashore.

Only Guan Ping had a dignified expression. He looked at the Tao Tao Han Shui with a dignified expression.

Lu Yi smiled and said, "Don't you think it's wrong?"

As soon as Guan Ping closed his eyes, the riverside forest near Xiangyang immediately appeared in front of his eyes. The winding path and the lush forest seemed to be in front of him. He could not help but blurt out and ask:
"Brother Bo Yan, the enemy is in the city, and they don't know what is true. If we are only on the river, they will have no fear at all. When the whole army attacks, we will not be able to resist it.

Why don't I bring a group of people ashore and look for fighter planes? "

Lu Yi and Liu Dun looked at each other, unable to react for a while.

"You want to fight Xiangyang?"

Guan Ping nodded, then shook his head. He didn't know how to explain it for a while, so he simply told Yun Shanshan's opinion at the time:

"The enemy's main force is entrenched in the central city, and the countryside is the weak link of their rule.

By occupying the countryside, we can have a vast force, making it difficult for the enemy to get rid of, and the more we fight, the weaker we become.This is called...the countryside surrounding the city! "

Liu Dun couldn't help but rolled his eyes. If he hadn't considered Guan Ping's identity, he might have laughed outright.

"Uh, frankly, I know you're eager to make merit, but that's not how this battle is fought.

Just talk about your method of encircling the city from the countryside. The people in those villages have no soldiers and no armor.

If the whole army disperses, how can it be mobilized quickly? It can be gathered but not dispersed, and it is impossible to fight a big battle. "

"All around Xiangyang are the veteran generals of the Cao army. These people have fought in the north and the south. They have never fought any battles. The only advantage of our army is water warfare. If they go ashore... Although there are 10 people, I am afraid they dare not say Total victory."

"Besides," Liu Dun showed contempt on his face, "Those heads of Guizhou are selfish and stupid and refuse to accept Wang Hua. We have no money or food, so why are they willing to sacrifice their lives for us?
If they are forced to join the army, they are no different from bandits in the mountains. Cao Jun only needs a little money and food to make these people rebel.

The old thief ordered Le Jin and Xu Huang to be stationed in Xiangyang and Fancheng respectively. Obviously, they were also worried that someone would cause chaos from behind when they marched. The young general's method...is not feasible! "

Guan Ping also knew that what Liu Dun said was true.

When Yun Shanshan mentioned this matter, he felt that it was not feasible, but it was strange that no one, including Jia Liangcai and Huang Si, raised any objections to it. It seemed that everyone had heard of this magical strategy.

Well, I should have stayed and asked what to do first.

Lu Yi thought for a moment, then whispered:
"I don't think it's impossible to try."

Liu Dun looked at Lu Yi in disbelief, smiled bitterly and said:

"Bo Yan, you can't joke about this matter. Cao Ren is stupid, and he is only on the water. If we go ashore, the 3000 of us will not be happy enough to squeeze our teeth together."

Lu Yi smiled and said: "If we have [-] elite soldiers, we will naturally attack the city, but now there are not so many generals, and idleness is idleness. I think this is possible--Liu Gong thinks, what is the reason for using troops in the past? Do you want to hoard the army in the city?"

"Of course..." Liu Dun showed off, "This city is strong, with sufficient food, grass and soldiers, convenient roads and waterways, and there are many fertile fields in the city. If you occupy the city, you will win a big victory."

"Not bad, but there is one more thing - occupying the city can minimize desertion."

Desertion has been an unsolvable problem since ancient times.

A large army has tens of thousands, and the number of civilians who provide supplies for this large army must be at least this number.Most of the soldiers are only temporarily recruited to fight the war, and after the fight, they have to go home to farm. Even if Wei Qinghuo's army is supported by the whole country, the civilians who provide services for them must always farm. It is impossible for everyone to be strong-willed , Desperate for war.

So they always try to escape.

I was too tired from traveling with the wind, so I slipped away.

Fighting against the wind is probably going to die tomorrow, so he slipped away.

I couldn't stand what to do with my land, so I slipped away.

Being a soldier was too hard, so I slipped away.

At least you have to wait until after the war to catch a deserter. Household registration is a mystery these days. Finding a deserter in the mountains really requires considerable ability and luck.

In order to reduce deserters, the garrison has always tried to find a city as much as possible. If the garrison is in the wild, then don't underestimate the human desire for freedom.

Lu Yi stood up, turned his hands behind his back, and muttered:
"Most of Cao Jun's Northern Army were field soldiers. Except for a few people, most of them were forced to join the army. These people are not familiar with the terrain, and the locals in Jingzhou were unwilling to fight with Tan Zhi. If Tan Zhi is careful, he may be able to dispatch everyone. Get up, you also said that Le Jin was exterminating mountain bandits before, if Tan Zhi was a bandit, how could others be compared?
This strategy is not feasible in other places, and it may not be impossible to try it in Xiangyang.Frankly, who came up with this? "

Uh……

Guan Ping couldn't tell Lu Yi that this was thought up by people a thousand years later, so he could only casually say:
"This is taught by our famous soldiers."

"Mr. Zhuge is really extraordinary." Lu Yi subconsciously guessed that this was Zhuge Liang's idea.

Zhuge Liang lived near Xiangyang for a long time, and he has a deep understanding of the customs and customs of a generation. If it is really Zhuge Liang's idea, it is not impossible to try.

"I'll go with Tan Zhi." Lu Yi quickly made a judgment.

Guan Ping shook his head and said:
"I only brought three hundred people from Jingzhou with me, and Lao Boyan met me on the river."

Lu Yi was startled, then quickly nodded again and again:
"Then you must be careful. If it doesn't work, leave quickly. I'll send someone here to meet you."

(End of this chapter)