Three Kingdoms: The opening incorporates Li Cunxiao

Chapter 71: Soldiers are powerful and fast

"Zi Qian may have misunderstood. You need to capture three counties within three months this time. There are too few soldiers to defend the city."

After Zhang Wu pondered for a moment, he still shook his head: "There are few horses in Huainan, so Yuan Shu must not have many cavalry. Eight thousand cavalry is enough, not to mention that with Zixiao here, he can recruit troops to defend the city after the attack."

Zhang Wu had made up his mind and Xun Yu couldn't say anything more.

From the main seat, Cao Cao finalized the final details after thinking for a moment. Since Zhang Wu gave up 20,000 cavalry, he could keep a few more soldiers to guard Yanzhou.

To the east, on the Qingzhou battlefield, Xiahou Dun, Yu Jin, and Xu Huang each led 10,000 infantry, and Li Jue led 20,000 cavalry. They were under orders. Cao Cao led 30,000 infantry and 5,000 cavalry to coordinate the central army. Xu Chu, Dian Wei, and Guo Jia accompanied him. The total number of soldiers is 82,000, and they are known as one hundred thousand heroes.

To the southwest, on the Yuzhou battlefield, Zhang Wu led 8,000 cavalry, Cao Ren led 10,000 infantry to support them, and Xun You accompanied the army. A total of eighteen thousand.

The remaining generals and soldiers led the remaining 80,000 people to guard Yanzhou.

The generals took their orders and went back to gather their troops.

On the way back to the camp, Zhang Wu and Xun You were together.

"Thank you for your hard work, Mr. Gongda."

Xun You, a man of few words, was enthusiastic when facing Zhang Wu. He cupped his hands and said, "I saw Ziqian talking eloquently in the meeting hall. I thought you had everything in mind. How could you drive me like this?"

"Hahahaha, I didn't expect Mr. Gongda to look like a boring gourd on weekdays, but he is so unforgiving."

Xun You was also an open-minded person. He knew that Zhang Wu was teasing him, but he didn't get angry. The two of them smiled at each other and walked hand in hand towards Feixiong's station.

When they arrived at the military camp, Li Jue and Hua Xiong had already ordered their troops and horses and were looking forward to it. The general was in the battle formation with all his glory. Only when there was a battle, they had the right to speak.

Zhang Wu took the lead and walked towards Li Jue and said, "Mount 22,000 soldiers and horses and go to the Prime Minister's tent to listen to the orders. Don't undermine the power of my Fei Xiong army, otherwise military law will be engaged."

It stands to reason that Zhang Wu ordered him to personally lead the army and go to Cao Cao's tent to obey orders, which greatly increased his chances of showing his face in front of his lord. Li Jue should be happy. After all, there are many opportunities around Cao Cao, and he can hope for promotion with some merit.

But Li Jue couldn't be happy at this moment. Although there were many opportunities around Cao Cao, it was fun to fight with Zhang Wu. He could just wave the flag and shout from behind and get all the credit.

"General, please let Gongwei go. I am willing to lead the horse and ride it under the general's tent to do the hard work of the dog and horse."

Zhang Wu kicked him away and scolded him with a smile: "Stop farting, is it child's play for you to treat me as a general?"

Although Li Jue was unwilling, he had no choice but to obey the order.

Zhang Wu continued to order: "Gongwei, please call up eight thousand cavalry to be on standby to recruit Zixiu and Dezu's army to discuss matters."

"promise."

After the drum passed the three links, Hua Xiong ordered his troops and horses to stand by in the military tent.

Zhang Wu, Xun You, Hua Xiong, Cao Ang, and Yang Xiu sat in turn.

"In this expedition, Hua Xiong led a thousand people as the vanguard, paving roads and bridges, killing generals and seizing passes."

Hua Xiong came out of the queue happily: "No!"

This is his first war since joining the army, and he has gathered all his strength and is ready to perform well.

"Dezu is responsible for coordinating the scouts and gathering intelligence, and Zixiu is responsible for arranging food and fodder to follow the Chinese army."

Cao Ang stepped out and clasped his fists: "Zi Qian, please lead the way."

Zhang Wu tapped the table lightly and raised his eyebrows: "This is an important place in the army. What did you call me?"

"This hussar general, please lead the way."

"No, retreat!" Having been hanging out in the military camp all year round, Zhang Wu's general aura became more and more intense. How could the fledgling Cao Ang be able to resist it? He immediately retreated without saying a word.

Zhang Wu continued to speak: "Mr. Gongda is the military advisor of the army. If I am not here, you will all obey his orders. If you disobey, you will be killed without mercy!"

Everyone responded in unison: "No."

"Does Mr. Gongda have anything else to add?"

Xun You looked at Zhang Wu with satisfaction and nodded repeatedly. This boy was not yet in full form when winter came last year, but now he has strict military discipline, grand military power, and is beginning to show the style of a famous general.

"There is nothing to add, but there are four words for Ziqian."

Xun You is the accompanying military advisor, and his status is roughly the same as him. Even if he is called by his first name at this moment, Zhang Wu will not get angry.

"Gongda wants to say, is it because the soldiers are so quick?"

"Hahaha, it's the speed of the soldiers!"

Early the next morning, Cao Ren ordered his troops and horses, and was about to find Zhang Wu to join forces. When he arrived at Feixiong Military Camp, there was no trace of Zhang Wu anywhere.
  After summoning Li Jue for questioning, he learned that Zhang Wu had led the army out of the camp last night.

Cao Ren was so angry that he shouted that he had no loyalty.

The cavalry was so fast that they might have reached Ruyin County in a night's march, and it would take a day and night for his infantry to get there.

By the time he arrives, the day lilies will be cold, and there will be no talk of making any achievements.

Li Jue saw Cao Ren jumping around and snickered secretly: "Zixiao, don't get angry. The general guessed that you were looking for him and asked me to send you a message."

"What?"

"Beheading the general and seizing the pass is the first meritorious service. Cao Ren's martial arts are mediocre, but his military strategy is acceptable, so he followed behind to clean up the battlefield and divide his troops to defend the city. When I return to the army, I will ask for a second meritorious service for him."

Cao Ren was about to explode with anger. On the battlefield, apart from the first move, there were no bullshit second or third moves. To put it bluntly, I just left a special message here to disgust him.

Cao Ren's guess was quite right. Zhang Wu's army had indeed arrived at the head of Ruyin County after rushing all night.

Runan and Runyin have been divided and combined over the years. Sometimes they form one county, and sometimes they are divided into two counties.

At any time, Runan is the gateway to the east of Runan. When entering, you can reach the transfer station for attacking from the outside. When retreating, it is the gateway that protects the barrier to the east of Runan.

As long as Cao Jun knocks on this door, he can have a panoramic view of Runan County. The battle and peace will all depend on Zhang Wu's thoughts.

In the military tent, among the people who had been traveling all night, only Yang Xiu looked slightly tired.

Xun You spoke eloquently: "There is no permanent governor here, and it has become increasingly barren after the Yellow Turban Rebellion. I don't expect Yuan Shu to pay much attention to it. Zi Qian can send Hua Xiong and a hundred cavalry to fight in front of the pass and use military force to force the county magistrate to surrender."

"So feasible?"

"That's natural."

Zhang Wu felt a little regretful: "I'm still going to use my gun to smash down the door. If I smash down the city one by one, it won't last for thirty days, and the land of the three counties will be in my hands."

Listen, is this human language?

Xun You naturally knew that Zhang Wu had such strength, but he did not agree with this idea: "Zi Qian, it is different from the past. In the battle of Xiwu, you only need to plunder Dong Zhuo's wealth, but you have to divide your troops in Ruyin." Zheng Shou, if you break the door now, wouldn't you leave trouble for Zixiao?"

"Sure, I just said casually, Gongwei, leading the troops to fight."

Hua Xiong grabbed the knife and stepped out: "No!"

(End of this chapter)