Yuan Shao, the father of Fanghua in the Three Kingdoms

Chapter 321

Now that the general direction of attacking Youzhou has been decided, the generals of the Black Mountain Army are enthusiastic and gearing up, waiting for all the troops to come out and crush Youzhou into powder.

Zhang Yan said: "The fierce tiger of the Yuan family likes to attack by surprise the most. Now I want to ask everyone, whether to advance steadily to Zhuo County next, or do you have other good ideas?"

All the generals thought about it one after another, and couldn't help turning their attention to the next general named Guo Daxian.

Most of the generals of the Montenegrin Army came from poor backgrounds. When they raised the army, many of them didn't even have names, so they often gave themselves a name.

This is Guo Daxian, whose name dares to be the same as the name of a great virtuous teacher, which shows that he is conceited and wise, and has also been recognized by everyone.

Seeing everyone looking at him, Guo Daxian said calmly, "I have a few choices right now."

"One is to break into Youzhou step by step, as Master Zhonglang said."

At that time, the name of adult was used exclusively for parents among the Han people, but in Wuhuan Xianbei and other foreign races, the name of adult represented the leader. For example, Shanyu Tadun was called an adult by his subordinates.

The Black Mountain Army called it this way. First, it was close to the border of the Southern Huns, and many names were influenced by Hu Hua. On the other hand, all the generals regarded Zhang Yan, the leader of the Black Mountain Army, as their father to show respect, so they had this name.

Seeing that everyone was listening attentively, Guo Daxian said again: "This method has both advantages and disadvantages. The advantage is that there are few omissions, and the disadvantage is that it is too conservative. It may take a long time to defeat the fierce tiger, and Jizhou may not be absent during the period. will intervene."

Everyone felt the same when they heard this. According to the size of the Black Mountain Army, it can be said that Yuan Xi, who has an army of less than [-] people, can be easily captured, but if Yuan Shao intervenes, it will be different.

Thinking of Yuan Shao's invasion of Montenegro three years ago, killing several leaders and causing the Black Mountain army to flee into the hinterland, everyone felt lingering fear.

Hastily interjected: "It's really easy to cause bad things if time drags on for a long time. Then the second method, isn't it just to decide the winner in the shortest time?"

Guo Daxian heard this, and said: "This leader is right, the second method is to use all the troops and horses in Heishan, rush out of the pass of Heishan, and fight to the death with that fierce tiger!"

Everyone was taken aback, desperate?
This is the way the weak use against the strong, and the Black Mountain Army is much stronger than Yuan Xi's Youzhou Army. Is it necessary?
Guo Daxian explained: "That's right, when a lion fights a rabbit, you also use your full strength to decide the outcome in the shortest possible time, so you can avoid many variables."

"The advantage is that Jizhou, Yanzhou and other forces will not be able to rescue Youzhou in time. When they react, it will be too late. This is called a single battle."

"Of course, this method is not without flaws. To mobilize 10,000+ Montenegrin soldiers, a large amount of food and grass is needed. At present, our food reserves are already stretched, and the logistics can support it for a month at most."

"If we go out with all our nests and the opponent retreats to defend the city, we will not be able to attack the city. I am afraid that when the food is exhausted, the whole army will collapse."

When everyone heard this, they became thoughtful, as if the second method was very risky!
After all, there was an example of Bai Rao leading [-] soldiers and horses before, and the entire army was wiped out in Beixin City!
Everyone was discussing one after another, unable to make up their minds for a while.

At this time Zhang Yan spoke.

"There are two methods, you can compromise."

"We can't wait for the army to be ready before dispatching troops, that would be too slow."

"But you can't passively defend, waiting for the opponent to come in."

"It can be done like this. Now that Montenegro is fully mobilized, the vanguard will be dispatched first, approaching Beixincheng from the northern mountain pass, and forcing them to fight!"

"If we face each other and we fight with all our strength, the fierce tiger is not easy to deal with. If we fight against it, we may win or be frustrated."

"If the opponent retreats, we can take advantage of the situation, surround the city and attack in turn, and plunder its hinterland."

"The army behind can support the whole army while raising food and grass to replace the army that fought earlier."

"Under such waves of offensive, we can gradually gain victory by weakening the morale of the opponent's troops as much as possible!"

"On the contrary, if the enemy's attack is very fierce, we will retreat into the mountains, hold them back with complex terrain, and then wait for an opportunity to come out of the mountains through other passes to harass and cut off their food roads!"

"Slowly consume like this, dragging them into Montenegro, we are the ones who win in the end!"

After hearing this, everyone felt that Zhang Yan's strategy combined the advantages of Guo Daxian's two strategies. It could be said to be both offensive and defensive, extremely safe and reliable.

Yang Feng saw the enthusiasm in the crowd, and thought to himself, didn't he take into account the situation in Hanoi?

Zhang Yang and Lu Bu have an ambiguous attitude towards the Montenegro Army. What if they turn their spearheads against the Montenegro Army?
With Zhang Yan's ability, it is impossible to completely ignore this point, but he avoids it, why?
Did Zhang Yan reach a deal with Zhang Yang Lu Bu in Hanoi in private, or was it for other reasons that Hanoi would not interfere with the Black Mountain Army?
Yang Feng was full of suspicion, but finally remained silent.

Forget it, it's none of my business, I have said what I should have said before, whether Zhang Yan listened or not, it is no longer up to me to decide.

Since you want to fight now, you have to punch the opponent to death!

In Beixin City, Yuan Xi and Guo Jia are discussing matters.

Guo Jia laughed and said, "Yesterday I gave Xu Ziyuan a good meal of wine, and got a lot of talking out of him."

"Based on what he said, I guess that Jizhou is also preparing to take a share of the pie when we attack Montenegro."

"Based on this, if we stay in Beixincheng for too long, Jizhou will probably send troops to pick the fruit."

After hearing this, Yuan Xi said calmly, "It's not possible, but it will definitely happen."

"After all, Yuan Shang has no shortage of money and food in his hands now, and he has taken away most of the benefits of Yi Jing."

"There are millions of shi in Jizhou's grain storage, and tens of thousands of soldiers and horses can be assembled at any time. If we move, it is impossible for him not to move."

"There is no time to wait. I decided to send troops immediately. Tomorrow morning at the latest, the whole army will pull out the camp and rush into the pass in the north of Montenegro within three days, dig deep trenches, build camps, and press step by step into the hinterland of the Montenegro army, squeezing their space for dispatching troops."

Guo Jia listened, and said with a smile: "Sure enough, it is the style of a young master, and the soldiers are precious and fast."

"We don't fight unprepared battles, but we don't wait until we are fully prepared to miss opportunities."

"But the son has sealed the northern pass, and the Black Mountain army may come out from other passes and harass our food roads, so we have to guard against it."

Yuan Xi listened, nodded and said: "That's why I transported all the grain and grass to Beixin City, so that only one grain road will be kept."

"If they dare to come out to rob food, they have to face Yan Rou's rangers."

Guo Jia listened, and said with a smile: "Since the young master has already made up his mind, Jia will inform all the troops to rectify the luggage first, tomorrow."

Yuan Xi said at this time: "Didn't they be asked to be on standby at any time yesterday?"

"There is no need to wait. The roads can only hold limited soldiers. The first army will start immediately. If the latter army cannot leave today, they should stay in the city to reorganize their luggage, gather craftsmen, and then follow."

Yuan Xi had a vague feeling that the Black Mountain Army was not easy to deal with. He had dealt with the two sides several times in the past two years, and he always felt that the Black Mountain Army was very inconsistent in some places.

A sinister premonition inexplicably emerged in his heart, and it was this inexplicable feeling that prompted him to decide to leave immediately.

As for Hanoi, he really couldn't wait for the news from Qu Yi and Chen Gui. He had done everything he had to do, even if he couldn't join forces with Lu Bu, he would also take Montenegro.

Taking advantage of the unclear situation, the sooner we make a break with the Black Mountain Army, the less likely it will be to change!
At this time, Zhang Yan and Yuan Xi, under the constraints of various factors, both made the choice to fight as soon as possible. The two sides sent troops almost at the same time. As for when they will meet, it depends on the pace of both sides.

However, Yuan Xi's step had inadvertently taken a slight advantage.

The passage from Beixincheng to the North Pass of Heishan is a flat road.

However, the internal terrain of Montenegro is complex, and the march of the Montenegro army will undoubtedly be slower!
After getting the news, the whole Beixin City suddenly became flustered.

Xu You was lying on the couch with a hangover and his head was still buzzing, but his subordinates came to report him, and he sat up cleverly, and suddenly he was mostly sober.

He was terrified, Yuan Xi had only been back for a day, and he was about to leave immediately, this action was too fast!

But then Xu You came to his senses. He quickly put on his clogs and ran out. Yuan Xi had asked him to prepare a large amount of saws, axes, picks and other things.

It's fine to be greedy for people's property, but there are some omissions in these military artifacts, but they will really be dealt with by military law!

Inside and outside Beixin City, there was a lively scene. Some people at the city gate spontaneously came to see them off, and they crowded together. As a result, the sergeants were delayed from going out.

Yuan Xi saw it from the top of the city, came down and said, "Talk to them well."

The chiefs heard this, and quickly took orders, but they didn't think so in their hearts. They were just foolish people who watched the excitement and delayed the military affairs.

A peasant woman who had just been reprimanded bravely took two steps forward. A young man who saw her was impatient and stared at her. The peasant woman took a step back in fright, and said in a low voice, "I, no, no the meaning of."

She put her hand into her bosom, and the chief immediately became nervous, but saw the peasant woman tremblingly took out a few eggs from her bosom, and handed them to the chief.

She smiled honestly, "My son died at the top of the city two years ago, and he couldn't get enough to eat at that time. The city was not destroyed in the end, so he did his best."

"The ones who protect us now have to rely on you military lords. I thought I still had some eggs at home, so I boiled them and brought them here. I hope you can fill your stomachs and win the battle and come back alive."

Na Shichang stared blankly at the egg stuffed into his hand, thinking of his grandmother who starved to death on the road, his hands trembled.

Yuan Xi patted him on the shoulder, "If you have a heart, just keep it."

"Just remember that everyone was born by parents, that's enough."

The young man nodded fiercely.

Inside Jicheng, Zhen Mi hugged Ah Xiang, and leaned lazily on the couch, while Hua Tuo, who was opposite him, retracted his hand on Zhen Mi's wrist, and said with a happy face, "Congratulations, madam."

　The last chapter was blocked after it was published, and the release time is unknown
　　It's not easy to make a fool of yourself, and I hope you can hold your hands high. I really didn't write anything excessive.

　　
　
(End of this chapter)