I seek economic hegemony in the Three Kingdoms

Chapter 418 An angry Sima Yi
Li Heng did not express his position, but his recognition of Lu Kang went further.

The North-South confrontation cannot be ended in one or two decisive battles. The North-South confrontation must be the confrontation of several major battles, the confrontation of countless wars, and the competition for countless military strategic points.

Ruxuwu was a fortress built by Wu State after the failure of countless Northern Expeditions to Hefei. It was to curb the Wei army from going south.

Is it true that the Wei army cannot go south?
The Wei army can go south.

If we extend the time dimension a little further, the reason why the Wei State in official history did not go south to conquer Wu during this period was because it had many internal problems.

When the Sima family came to power, after several generations of integration, there was a situation where Ji Han was destroyed, the country's power was exhausted, Wu was defeated in several ways, and the world was decided in one battle.

The Ruxuwu mentioned by Lu Kang is a small link in the confrontation between the two sides and the pursuit of a domain.

But this small link played a very important role in the competition between the two sides for the strategic location of Hefei.

After the Wei army occupied Ruxuwu, Du Yu's navy would not be able to cross the Ru River and enter Chaohu Lake.

In other words, the waterway from the Yangtze River to Hefei was cut off.

The Wei army can besiege but not attack. When the Han army runs out of food and grass, the Wei army can win without a fight.

In the final analysis, the distribution of the Yangtze River and its tributaries affects the logistics of both parties. Whoever can seize the bridgehead can take the initiative in logistics.

This is also the reason why Sun Quan has always wanted to attack Hefei. The Wu army gaining a foothold in Hefei means that the Wei army cannot reach the Yangtze River from Ruxukou and push the front to the gate of Jianye.

And this is not just a matter of measurement. What do the others in Wu County think of killing Lu Kang?

If you take the land route, you will easily be left waiting by the enemy troops who have begun to gather in advance, or you will be cut off from your retreat.

What Lu Kang said about using defense as offense was that the Wei army would build ships after they established a foothold in Ruxuwu, which was very close to the Yangtze River and could lower ships to the Yangtze River at any time.

Will anyone in Cao Wei be willing to surrender in the future?

Whether it is Ruxuwu, Hefei, Lujiang County, Guangling County, Xiangyang, or Nanyang, they are all expanding their logistics bases.

According to the Prime Minister's measure, he would not kill Lu Kang.

Is this a strategy uttered by a seventeen-year-old boy?
He is indeed Lu Xun’s son!
If such a person were in Jihan, the Prime Minister would probably be extremely happy.

"After the Wei army occupied Ruxuwu, the Ru River would be completely controlled by the Wei army. The entrance of the Yangtze River into Huainan County was blocked. We lost our offensive-defensive stronghold, while the Wei army gained a defensive-offensive stronghold."

Cao Cao had a fight with Sun Quan at Ruxukou. After Sun Quan was defeated, he immediately asked for surrender.

The most important thing is that a large number of ships can be deployed to spread the Yangtze River front, form a multi-line attack, enter Caishiji, and attack Jianye.

"Go on." Li Heng said calmly.

According to official history, Sima Zhao wanted to establish his prestige and attacked here, but was defeated by Zhuge Ke.

And Lu Kang was able to describe the most critical point in attacking Hefei from the current complicated situation in one sentence. This is enough to show that he is a genius in military terms.

Most people like to use a lot of words to explain various irrelevant issues, and in the end they don't understand what they mean.

Li Heng asked: "Is there any strategy to defeat the enemy?"

Finally, let me return to the most classic summary of military matters: logistics is what matters in war.

"Ruxuwu cannot be bypassed and can only be attacked by force. However, the terrain of Ruxuwu is dangerous and it is not easy to attack by force. The most important thing is that as long as the Wei army continues to reinforce, it will be impossible to capture it. Unless the Wei army cannot reinforce, the general will Ruxuwu is sealed."

Once the Wei army has established a firm foothold in the counties north of the Yangtze River, the logistical pressure on its march south will be relieved.

Liu Bei, who had been carefree for most of his life, ruined a good situation because of his emotions.

A man like Liu Bang, who was full of gangsterism, was extremely calm at heart, and was even a political machine at his core.

Playing politics is not about self-impression.

But then again, Lu Kang's identity is very special, and it is impossible for Li Heng to ask Yizhou to put down his hatred.

Because hatred also exists objectively and cannot be let go.

He himself also knew that he was just an outsider and he was not qualified to make Yizhou let go of his hatred.

He doesn't care if Yizhou lets go of his hatred.

His relationship with Yizhou is actually more of a relationship of interest.

He is willing to stand up and do many things, but he still has a little idealism in his heart, which is the Prime Minister's little ideal sustenance. If there is no prime minister, it doesn't matter where he goes. He can do some small business, or buy a hundred acres of land, and live a poor life.

He also had little interest in power itself.

But there's nothing I can do now, it's already in. With Li Heng's current strength, he doesn't need to be afraid of those guys in Chengdu, but he can't rudely avoid this political issue.

Li Heng suddenly said: "I am short of someone to join the army."

Lu Kang was stunned for a moment, realizing that the general was extending an olive branch to him.

Back then, Li Heng entered Zhuge Liang's side by joining the army.

The position in the army is not high and belongs to the grassroots staff.

This is more appropriate for someone with a sensitive identity like Lu Kang.

Li Heng himself can fulfill his responsibilities for one thing, not to mention Lu Kang is a rare talent in this era.

"Aren't you willing?" Li Heng asked again.

"Is the general recruiting me because my father is Lu Boyan?"

"No, when I recruit talents, I never look at their background. Talents are talents. Talent and background are two different things."

"How does the general determine my talent?"

"You've just said a lot."

"Many people know what I just said."

"A lot of people know?"

"Yes, many people should know it. It's not difficult to think of it."

Li Heng was stunned for a moment, maybe this is the principle of the curse of knowledge!
Geniuses always think that many things are too simple, and everyone should be able to do it, it is impossible not to do it.

"You are still young." Li Heng said with a smile, "You are very talented, but your experience is limited and you don't know much about the world."

He also knows very little about human arrogance and stupidity.

"General, I am willing to join the army. I feel that you really want to recruit me and appreciate me."

"Before your father and I..."

"Everyone is his own master."

"Okay, that's it, you stay with me from now on."

"Here."

On March 12, news of the fall of Jianye finally reached Luoyang.

For a time, the entire Luoyang court was shocked.

Countless people even suspected that the news was false.

Because Li Heng sent his troops in February, Jianye fell in March.

Less than a month!

Sun Quan perished?

Sima Yi was reviewing official documents in front of the case at this time, and his face was pale.

"Father!" Master Sima hurriedly walked in.

Sima Yi was still reviewing it, and it was a letter sent by Guo Huai.

The Guo Huai tribe was in Jiangxia County at this time, but the Han army's warships gathered on the Yangtze River in Jiangxia County, making it almost impossible for the Wei army to attack.

Sima Yi concentrated on replying to Guo Huai's report. As he wrote, he suddenly sped up, then grabbed the document and threw it out.

(End of this chapter)