The first general of the Three Kingdoms

Chapter 416 Conspiracy and Exploration
"The plan will come out?"

Wei Tao asked this question after hesitating for a while. Speaking of which, Wei Tao understood very well that it is not so easy for Xiangao to plot against Cao Cao.

"Your Majesty, with Cao Cao's sophistication, it's only a matter of time before he wants to use conspiracy. What's more, when the war starts now, a conspiracy is useless. Even if we plan it together, I'm afraid it will be difficult for him to hinder him. .”

Zhou Yu obviously discussed this matter with other people, and at this moment, he immediately spoke in eloquence.

"But as I said, in comparison, the advantage of our army is that there are many advisers under His Majesty's command. If the situation is chaotic, then the opponent must have failed to catch it. Then we will just use it. This is our The first plan offered is to seek out in the chaos."

"Hmm. How to do it?"

After pondering for a while, Wei Tao asked directly, as the Son of Heaven, he didn't have to do everything himself, and he didn't even need to know the process, as long as he could achieve his goal, that's how he asked at this time.

"The strengths of both sides are similar, and there are no reinforcements. In this battle, it is a battle of who has fewer casualties. I dare to ask your majesty to order your generals to divide into three teams and attack Cao Ying day and night. Fighting against Cao's army is not a strategy for exhausting the army. The 30 army cannot be shaken by exhausting the army, this strategy is to attract Cao's army and break the chaos!"

"Okay! If that's the case, then this battle will be handed over to you three, Yu Jin, Lu Meng, and Jiang Wei. You should lead your troops to act immediately, and try to harass Cao Jun as much as possible so that he can't breathe."

As soon as Wei Tao gave the order, there were naturally three people who acted. The three immediately led their own troops to force Cao Jun directly. They did not attack by force, but harassed Cao Jun continuously with bows and arrows.

As Zhou Yu said, such an action would not be effective in exhausting the soldiers. Cao Jun could send people out in rotation, but this was exactly what Zhou Yu wanted.

If the battle is set up and the two armies respond, then it depends more on the bravery of the generals and the hard work of the soldiers. As far as the advisers are concerned, there are not many places where they can use their strategies.

The simpler the situation is, the more difficult it is to implement its strategy, so the first step is to disrupt the situation, make the situation complicated, and win in chaos, which is what strategists are good at.

For this point, there are naturally some people in Cao Jun who can see it.

"Prime Minister, it's obvious that the other party's actions are to compete with our army."

It was Sima Yi who spoke at this time. These days, Sima Yi has already obtained a very high position by virtue of his extraordinary talent, but with Cao Cao around, even Sima Yi would not dare to act recklessly and show something Ambition, at least on the surface, has always been very submissive.

"The opponent's army has many advisers and a great reputation. It is not a surprise that they are prepared to do so when the generals and troops cannot gain an absolute advantage."

Cao Cao nodded slightly, he was naturally aware of this.

"Prime Minister, in fact, this is not bad for our army. Using schemes in chaos is exactly what we are good at. Although the counselors in Wei Tao's army are well-known, these schemes are not based on reputation. Let's see whose calculation can be higher."

At this time, a relatively young scribe also spoke in the same way. Under such circumstances, he was able to intervene directly without any scruples about Sima Yi. Obviously, this person's temperament is also somewhat rebellious.

This person is none other than Yang Biao's son, Yang Xiu.

Although Yang Biao originally belonged to the high position and weight class in the big man, since the big man lost his power, even the emperor Liu Xie was reduced to a "chip" that could be given away, he just closed his door and closed his door and didn't cause trouble. A rare neutral faction under Cao Cao's command.

Naturally, Cao Cao would not be embarrassed for such a person.

But Yang Biao was obviously old and cunning. Although he did not serve as an assistant to Cao Cao, he recommended his son Yang Xiu to him.

Moreover, although Yang Xiu is a bit rebellious, even so arrogant that even Cao Cao's prestige can't be suppressed, he has to say that he still has great talents. Still have a bit of attention.

In this way, Yang Xiu even thought that he was very talented and rebellious, and even a top strategist like Zhou Yu seemed to ignore him.

This is Cao Cao. Although he has a suspicious side, he has a more magnanimous side, and he does not offend Yang Xiu because of this. Only then can Yang Xiu show his talent.

And at this time, what he said was reasonable, and Cao Cao nodded slightly.

"That's a good statement. The strength of the two sides is equal. Of course, the other side can't beat our army, but our army can't win in one fell swoop. But since he dared to make such a plan, he must have calculated it in his heart. How can you Conspiracy?"

Hearing Cao Cao's question, Sima Yi lowered his head slightly in thought, but Yang Xiu couldn't help but said.

"Prime Minister, Wei Tao is now the emperor of the dynasty. Since he has already made an appointment with the prime minister, he will definitely not send troops here again. Therefore, why not raise an army first, and if he can defeat his army in one fell swoop, then Reserve strength for our army first and gain a slight upper hand. Even if we can't break the army, but seeing our army's strength come together, the opponent has no choice but to dispatch troops. The chaos is not simply a chaotic situation. , it will also make its army chaotic, so that our army can win."

Yang Xiu said a lot, but he had to say that what he said was still reasonable, even Cao Cao couldn't help but nodded slightly at this time.

"Prime Minister, that's exactly what you said. Since you're all seeking chaos for the sake of maneuvering, why don't you take the initiative into your own hands?"

At this time, Sima Yi also tried to persuade him, but he praised Yang Xiu's words, which immediately made Yang Xiu even more proud.

Sima Yi didn't care about Yang Xiu's behavior at all, or even though it wasn't obvious on the surface, Sima Yi didn't regard Yang Xiu as an equal opponent at all, and just continued slowly.

"As for strategizing, it's nothing more than seeing tricks, or planning in advance. At this time, the two militaries are at war, which is the most difficult time to strategize. In this case, why didn't the prime minister let him plan first? ?”

"Okay! Cao Ren, Cao Hong, Cao Chun, Cao Zhen and you four immediately lead the army to meet them. If there is a chance, take the opportunity to swallow the opponent's army. If there is no chance, there is no need to fight at this time, but you must fight with one of them. Start a mess and see what the other party thinks?"

"promise!"

Following Cao Cao's military order, there was also a reaction in the Cao camp, and all the troops came out with all their strength, rushing straight to the army under Wei Tao's command.

Facing Cao Cao like this, after Wei Tao knew that his own troops were insufficient, he would naturally only send troops to meet him, but once Wei Tao sent troops even worse, Cao Cao would not suffer any disadvantages and did the same.

For a while, neither Cao Cao nor Wei Tao used any ingenious tactics, and they all relied on their own military strength to add fuel and vinegar.

In this way, between the two military camps, only two large armies could be seen fighting each other, and as people were injured or killed, the chaos became more and more apparent.

Originally, the generals of both sides were still able to restrain themselves, but after gradually getting angry, they could no longer restrain themselves.

In addition, there are so many generals who rely on their bravery, so they quickly let go to kill. Originally, the battle was evenly matched at the beginning of the battle, but at this time, they were desperate and easy to kill.

This battle lasted for another half a day, and finally each of them let go. After this battle, both sides suffered seven or eight thousand losses, and they couldn't fight for a while.

Of course, although the original intention of both parties was to lure the other party into chaos, and then make plans, until the end, it was not clear that there was any plan between the two parties.

It's not that they don't want to, but that they can't, or that the counselors on both sides can understand that this is not enough to conspire. Once they make a plan indiscriminately, the result will be seen through by the other party, and in turn, they will be used.

In fact, when Wei Tao saw the wry smiles on the faces of several counselors in his tent, he already understood.

"how?"

But Wei Tao still had to ask, this is what Wei Tao must do as a coach.

"Reporting to Your Majesty, the other party is very strict in its defenses, and does not show any flaws in its actions. Even if it is us, we can't find the slightest place to take advantage of it. If we use it easily, I am afraid that it will be taken advantage of by the other party. Your Majesty said Not bad, this Cao Cao is indeed His Majesty's great enemy."

At this time, a person as magnanimous as Zhou Yu would naturally not hide it, and very generously admitted his mistake. Cao Cao's army was by no means as simple as he thought.

"Your Majesty, I am afraid that there are only two ways to win this battle. One is to be upright and upright, and the handover of troops is right; the other is to win by surprise, and it is a surprise that Cao Cao can never imagine."

Hearing what Zhou Yu said, all the counselors did not interrupt, obviously agreeing with what he said.

Needless to say, the first point, as for the second point, with Cao Cao and his advisers, it is obviously not that easy to come up with unexpected strategies.

It is extremely difficult to even use it. Cao Jun's caution in the previous battle can already be explained.

But at this time Wei Tao frowned slightly. In fact, he really left a move in his hand, and he also believed that this move was probably something Cao Cao could never have imagined.

It's just that this move is used at a critical moment, but it is not suitable for it. After all, this is just the beginning of the war.

The rest is to fight head-on, just like Dian Wei and Xu Chu fight, go out with all your strength, live or die, and finally see which side can persist until the end, that is, which side can win.

"That's the case, then let's fight this battle, pass on the order, and start attacking from tomorrow, and compete with Cao Jun!"

After all, Wei Tao has experienced countless battles, and he understands the truth of this very well. After thinking about it, he has made a decision in his heart.

"Just use this to see whether Cao's army is stronger or our army is stronger!"

"promise!"

(End of this chapter)