Xiliang Iron Cavalry

Now that he decided to attack Jizhou, the advisers under his command started a series of plans. First of all, Xu You of Jizhou must be counted. Xu You is the number one adviser under Yuan Shao. Of course, this is an outsider. There is no specific division of these counselors, but they usually pay more attention to Xu You.

Xu You also understands his situation. He has worked hard for the Xiliang Army over the years, and a lot of information that cannot be obtained normally has been continuously spread to Chang'an. Dharma eye.

Jia Rong asked Xu You to do things, of course it cost money. Xu You, who is usually a bit arrogant in the eyes of counselors, has gradually changed his image in people's eyes. Or the generals in the army, Yuan Shao didn't take these things to heart at all, Xu You was his trusted adviser, and Yuan Shao still had such capacity.

Regarding the war in Jizhou, the counselors provided many suggestions.

After Jia Rong finished listening one by one, he said, "Don't you all forget that the Xiliang Army also has a navy?"

"Admiral?" Xu Shu asked.

The rest of the counselors also cast puzzled eyes. After being on land for a long time, they naturally ignored the attack on the water and made suggestions, starting with cavalry, infantry and siege methods.

Jia Rong nodded slightly and said: "It's the navy, everyone, please see, the navy can attack the hinterland of Jizhou directly from here, and when our army is overwhelmed, Yuan Shao must send his elite troops to resist, the hinterland is empty , it is a great opportunity to take down Jizhou in one fell swoop."

When Jia Xu heard the words, his eyes lit up. Jia Rong's words did not provide a single bit of help for the Xiliang Army's operations. The troops in the front could attract Yuan Shao's attention, and the rear became the key to the war. No matter who it was, once he heard After the news of the fire in the backyard, can they still sit still? Without the support of food and grass, the army will surely face a rout. [

Jia Rong is only responsible for giving pointers, and the specific strategies are still left to the counselors.

In two years, some people cried and some laughed. After Liu Biao ascended the throne and proclaimed himself emperor, all civil and military officials in Jingzhou were rewarded. Even Liu Bei's official position was promoted. Jingzhou in Jingzhou couldn't afford so many supplies. There was no war in Jingzhou, and Liu Biao became a little domineering. He summoned the people and craftsmen in the city to build the palace. In order to show his status, the scale of the palace was completely built according to the scale of Luoyang.

The poor people in Jingzhou, who used to be able to have enough food and clothing under Liu Biao's command, now have to bear a huge labor force and have no money to take. They often use whips to greet them, build palaces, and destroy the homes of countless people.

Other princes have developed, but Jingzhou has fallen into an unprecedented predicament. When Cao Cao's army invaded, Liu Biao organized an army to meet the enemy in a hurry. At that time, there were [-] armed men in Jingzhou in Liu Biao's mouth. Neglect of training, it seems that he is not Cao Jun's opponent, so that he was beaten by Cao Jun and retreated steadily.

Sun Quan in Jiangdong also took the opportunity to send troops to attack Jiangxia. In the eyes of the world, the wealthy Jingzhou will soon become a sea of ​​war.

Infantry, Liu Biao is not as many as Cao Cao, but the navy, looking at the world, few people can match, can't beat Cao Cao, can't I bully your little Sun Quan, pour all the anger on Jiangdong Army On the body, it has won a few victories.

It can be said that Cao Cao's attack on Jingzhou has been planned for a long time. It was not a petty fight like a war with Yuan Shao. Before capturing Qingzhou, one was to sound the alarm for Yuan Shao, and the other was for the long-distance development of Cao Jun. It was impossible for a small This is the best time to pacify the Central Plains before the Xiliang army, and concentrate on dealing with Jia Rong. Cao Cao and Jia Rong can also be regarded as good friends, let alone In the case of a war, the two of them can completely become irreversible, but for the benefit of both parties, they have to fight, and both of them understand these reasons.

Liu Biao has established a foothold in Jingzhou for many years, and he has already managed Jingzhou as a monolith. When he entered Jingzhou, he was alone. Cao Cao was well prepared, and if he wanted to capture Jingzhou in one fell swoop, he still needed to pay a high price.

Jingzhou, Cao Cao is bound to win, just as Jia Rong is determined to take Jizhou. Like Jizhou, Jingzhou is also rich in food and grass. With Jingzhou as support, it is very beneficial for Cao Jun to carry out a series of military activities.

In fact, Liu Biao's contribution to the Central Plains is still very great. When wars ignited in other places in the Central Plains, Jingzhou was still very stable, and the people lived and worked in peace and contentment, and was not affected by too many wars. situation.

However, Liu Biao's actions later disappointed the people of Jingzhou. After becoming the emperor, Liu Biao should work harder. After all, the foundation of his ancestors needs him to revitalize. Unexpectedly, after becoming a saint, Liu Biao would be immersed in his past achievements. , On the contrary, he was a little reluctant to make progress, not to mention Cao Cao, even the Jiangdong Army now has some disdain for the Jingzhou Navy. If Sun Quan had the background of Jingzhou in his hands, he would have wiped out Liu Biao.

When Cao Cao attacked Jingzhou, Nanyang County was the first to bear the brunt. As the largest county in Jingzhou, Nanyang County had a garrison of 3 people. The status in the army is still very high, and he is quite loved by the soldiers. Facing the pressure of Cao Jun, Liu Pan's demeanor is comparable to that of a general among Cao Jun, and he has a good command.

Cao Cao raised troops to attack, but in fact, it was impossible to completely conceal it. One is to mobilize nearly [-] troops, the action is too big, and it is easy for those who are interested to detect it. Second, Cao Cao cannot guarantee that none of the officials under his command The spies of other princes, in fact, there are a few restless people under the princes of all parties.

Liu Pan had made preparations long before Cao Cao's arrival, fortified the walls and cleared the fields, drove the people around Nanyang County to the hinterland of Jingzhou, or gathered them in the county town, and did not provide Cao Jun with any chance to supplement. It can only be pulled from Zhidi.

The prosperity of Nanyang County is rare in Jingzhou. When the Central Plains experienced wars, Jingzhou was in the midst of development. It did not experience too much turmoil. The people lived and worked in peace and contentment. [

Cao Cao started his first battle in Jingzhou, the Battle of Nanyang.

There is a three-meter-wide moat outside Nanyang County. Although it is a bit smaller than the big cities like Luoyang and Chang'an, it is enough to stop the pace of Cao Jun. With the [-] soldiers and horses in the city, Liu Pan is confident Cao Jun was blocked outside Nanyang County. The food and materials in the city were enough for the army to use for three months. In three months, Cao Jun needed to consume a lot of food and grass. It must be difficult to support Cao Jun's background.

At the beginning of Cao Jun's arrival, Liu Pan spread the news about Cao Cao's cruelty and bloodthirsty everywhere, so that the people panicked and abandoned their homes and fled. After all, Cao Cao's style in Xuzhou back then was real.

Liu Pan's purpose is very simple, that is, the strength of Yiwan City confronts Cao Jun, and the county towns along the way are automatically abandoned by Liu Pan.

Cao Jun's soldiers won one empty city after another without bloodshed.

There are strong walls and clear fields, and everywhere is desolate. Wherever Cao Jun went, there were few people. Cao Cao couldn't help but admire: "Jingzhou has no shortage of talents." After all, it is very difficult for an army of [-] to rely solely on support from the rear.

One hundred thousand Cao's army, mighty and mighty, with flags covering the sky and the sun, the Jingzhou army on the city was unavoidably frightened when they saw it. In these years, Jingzhou was in a state of stability. Except for the navy, there were very few soldiers Participating in battle, this is the first time many soldiers have seen such a formation.

Liu Pan kept walking on the city wall, and comforted him: "Soldiers, don't be afraid, there is a solid city wall under our feet. Even if Cao Jun climbed up, he would not have much strength. Could it be that you can't even beat a man who doesn't have much strength? There are also huge boulders and trees at your hand. When they climb the city wall, throw one down. Will they still have the strength to climb up? The usual training is to kill the enemy on the battlefield. Don't forget that behind us are the people of Jingzhou. Cao Jun cannot be allowed to act arbitrarily in Jingzhou."

Liu Pan's words spread quickly through the city through the messengers. The soldiers looked at Cao Jun with a hint of sternness in their eyes. In order to make the soldiers under him have a higher fighting spirit, Liu Pan The reward for killing a soldier was mentioned to fifty coins.

In the eyes of the soldiers of the Xiliang Army, fifty dollars is nothing, but to the soldiers of Jingzhou, fifty dollars is already very good. What are the soldiers fighting to the death on the battlefield, not only to defend The homeland behind is so simple, and it is more for the sake of gaining fame, earning more money, and supporting the family in the future. After all, no one can guarantee that he will be safe in every battle. , After returning to his hometown, he has no money and can only wait to starve. Jingzhou does not have the same method as the Xiliang Army to arrange jobs for retired soldiers.

Cao Cao set up camp outside the city, and the Jingzhou army in Wancheng didn't take it seriously at all. In his view, they were just a group of soldiers who could only hide in the city. Even if they had the courage, they would not dare to leave the city.

Liu Pan in the city saw that Cao Jun, who had just arrived, not only neglected to take precautions, but also ostentatiously set up camp, narrowed his eyes slightly, and said in a low voice: "Array a thousand cavalry, ready at any time."

"No." The lieutenant clasped his fists.

"General, Cao Cao has always been known for his cunning, so if he acts like this, he is afraid of being cheated, so he should be careful." Yi Ji persuaded.

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