Call of the Deer

Chapter 558

In June of the ninth year of Yong'an, it has been more than six months since the Emperor of China sent out a large-scale army, and the fighting in various places is very fierce;
Cangzhou and Qinzhou in the west of Dongzhou were guarded by Bai Qi and Yue Fei respectively, each commanding 20 troops.

In the land of Xicang, there was a heavy army layout. Along the border, the Baiqi troops were divided into three groups, one was stationed in Xicang City, the other was stationed in Luoyang Valley, and the last one was guarded on the Mohe River from Zhongzhou to Dongzhou.

Luoyang Valley and Mohe were garrisoned by Tian Dan and Zhou Yu respectively, each leading 3 troops.

On the east bank of the Mohe River, Zhou Yu built a water fortress with the Blackwater Army led by Zhou Yu, and sent soldiers along the upper reaches of the Mohe River to inspect the movement of the Qin army.

"Gong Jin, according to reports from scouts, General Li Xin of the Qin Army intends to lead an army of [-] sailors to attack our water village in three days."

Sun Ce and Zhou Tai walked into Zhou Yu's tent in a hurry, and reported the urgent military situation to Zhou Yu.

"Oh, Li Xin led the crowd to attack my Mohe Water Village?" Zhou Yu frowned slightly when he heard this, a little surprised.

"Unexpectedly, the Qin army plans to break through from Mohe. Do you really think my black water army is a soft persimmon? If that's the case, then don't blame me, Zhou Yu, for eating the fifty thousand Qin army."

"Did Gongjin think of a way to defeat the enemy? Say it quickly, don't hide it."

Zhou Tai smiled when he heard the words, rubbing his hands together as if I knew Zhou Yu could do it, and urged Zhou Yu to speak out.

"Report, report to the general, Army Master Zhuge is asking to see him, and he is already waiting outside the camp!"

At this moment, a personal guard rushed over to report to Zhou Yu.

"Oh, Zhuge Kongming? What is he doing here? Hurry up!"

Zhou Yu fell into deep thought when he heard the words, and immediately sent someone to invite Zhuge Liang in. After all, Zhuge Liang has a higher official position than Zhou Yu, and he is one of the four major military advisers in Dongzhou.

"Kong Ming has met all the generals!"

After Zhuge Liang came in, he met with Zhou Yu and other generals. Zhou Yu asked Zhuge Liang to sit in the lower left seat.

"Military Master Zhuge came here this time. I don't know why? But the military order of Bai Qi's governor's office?"

As a soldier, Zhou Yu naturally went straight to the point after being polite, without detours.

"Hehe, what Gong Jin said, Kong Ming came here this time under the order of the governor Baiqi, who has already learned that the Qin army will send Li Xin to lead an army of [-] sailors to attack our army's water village. Specially send Kong Ming to help Gong Jin!"

Zhuge Liang shook his feather fan lightly, laughed lightly, and explained his intention.

"Oh, so that's the case. That Zhou thanked the military advisor. The Qin army is coming in menacingly. Does the military advisor have a good strategy?"

Zhou Yu fell into deep thought when he heard the words, and then reported the military situation in detail, and asked Zhuge Liang for advice.

"Qin's army attacked from the waterway, and it was because of the information that our army's navy was insufficient, that it dared to openly come from the waterway, intending to open a breakthrough, take down the east bank of the Mohe River, and then go north along the road to encircle Xicang City with the main force.
In this way, it broke the momentum of our army formed by the east bank of Mohe River, Xicang City, and Luoyang Valley, so Mohe must not lose! "

Zhuge Liang and Zhou Yu were very clear about the plan of the Qin army, but the problem at this time was that the Han army's water army was insufficient. On the other hand, the Qin army had an advantage in the water army.

"Therefore, our army must make sufficient preparations within three days, otherwise Mohe will be lost!"

Zhou Yu's expression was also very solemn, and he unfolded the topographic map on one side, which recorded in detail the deployment of the Han army on the east bank of the Mohe River and the main force of the Qin army.

"Kong Ming, look, my Black Water Army is mainly deployed in Yiling, Sanjiangdu, and Hengshuikou to defend our main water stronghold. If the Qin army wants to break through our army water stronghold, it must break through the blockade of Yiling and Sanjiangdu. Then launch an attack on Hengshuikou and our army's main stronghold at the same time!"

"How about the strength of these few resisting troops? Can there be any dangerous terrain to rely on?"

Zhuge Liang looked at the deployment of Yiling, Hengshuikou, Sanjiangdu and the Han army's water village, and asked about the deployment of troops.

"Sanjiangdu, Yiling, and Hengshuikou each have 5000 naval troops, guarded by Zhou Tai, Li Wenzhong, and Sun Ce respectively."

"Oh, so, it's easy for the Qin army to reach the main force sluice. Unless an army crosses Yiling and Sanjiangdu and turns to attack Yiling or Sanjiangdu, then the blockade will be broken immediately, and the Qin army can drive straight in. Divide the main stronghold and Hengshuikou, divide and destroy them!"

Zhuge Liang is well versed in military affairs, so he can see the problems at a glance. The blockade of Yiling and Sanjiangdu is unbreakable from the outside, but it is very fragile when attacked from the inside.

"Kong Ming, you mean that the Qin army intends to dismantle the blockade of Yiling and Sanjiangdu from the inside. If the Qin army really succeeds, the consequences will be disastrous."

After hearing Zhuge Liang's words, Zhou Yu looked at the layout again, sweat suddenly appeared on his forehead, and his face was very ugly.

"So, wouldn't the Sanjiangdu and Yiling blockades become decorations and obstacles to the Han army?"

"Hehe, there is no need for Gongjin to worry. This is not a dead end. Since the Qin army is heading for Yiling and Sanjiangdu, why don't our army adopt the strategy of being suspicious and withdraw from Yiling and Sanjiangdu secretly? Withdraw ten miles and send troops to fight against Tengshan and Yinqiu? These two places are dangerous, close to Yiling and Sanjiangdu, although they cannot form a blockade line, but they can let the Qin army pass directly, catch turtles in the urn, once and for all."

"And I look at the sky, and there will be the east in three days, but our army can take advantage of the east wind to burn the Qin army's warships and destroy the Qin army's navy in one fell swoop!"

Speaking of this, Zhuge Liang's eyes were very bright, and there was a gleam of wisdom shining in his eyes.

And Zhou Yu heard that, when he looked at the map, he suddenly realized that Zhuge Liang's plan was very clever. Although he retreated and gave up the opportunity to block Mohe, why not retreat as a way to advance!

"Pass down our military order to let Zhou Tai and Li Wenzhong withdraw from Yiling and Sanjiangdu secretly and quickly, and station troops in Tengshan and Yinqiu."

Afterwards, the messengers set off quickly, heading towards Yiling and Sanjiangdu.

On the west bank of the Mohe River, in the water camp of the Qin Army, Li Xin, the general of the Qin Dynasty, was stationed here, preparing to attack the water camp of the Han Army on the east bank of the Mohe River.

As the eldest son of Li Si, Li Xin was also Meng Tian's apprentice. He was familiar with the art of war since he was a child, and his ability to use troops was extremely outstanding.

"Brother Wang, with your help this time, we can take down the water village of the Han army, just around the corner."

"Hehe, Brother Li, you're being polite. The Han army has deployed heavy troops and blocked Mohe. It is not easy to break through. You can only use detours. You can use an army that is good at fighting in the mountains and forests. Wang has a flying army that is good at fighting in the mountains and forests. , lead me to lead the army around, outflank from the back, and attack Brother Li back and forth, the Han army is blocking the situation, and it will break without attack, hahaha"

Another young man in silver armor took a sip of wine and laughed confidently.

"So, then Li will wait here for good news from Brother Wang. Once Brother Wang leads the army to infiltrate, Li will immediately attack Yiling and Sanjiangdu."

Hearing this, Li Xin nodded. At this time, he was confident. He had personally seen Wang Ping's useless flying army. As long as he sneaked in, he could take down the Han army's navy with ease.
Soon, Li Xin watched as Wang Ping led the elite division of the [-] Wudang Flying Army and disappeared into the night.

At the same time, under the leadership of Zhou Tai and Li Wenzhong, the Han army in Yiling and Sanjiangdu water villages also slowly withdrew from Yiling and Sanjiangdu (to be continued.)
(End of this chapter)