Technology dominates the Three Kingdoms

Chapter 36 [Soldiers are divided into three groups]

Lu Bu led Zhang Liao, Zhang Yang, Yang Feng, and Song Xian to the main hall of the prefect's mansion.

"General, do you have any plans for the next step?" Zhang Yang sat on Lu Bu's left, took a sip of the tea that had just been brought in, and asked after putting it down.

Zhang Liao, Yang Feng, and Song Xian also put down their tea bowls and listened attentively.Especially Zhang Yang and Yang Feng, their two armies were completely integrated with the Bingzhou army, which also meant that they had the name of generals in vain, but they did not have the actual status of generals.

Because both of them hope that Lu Bu will let them lead the army to fight, while re-establishing prestige in the army.

Lu Bu looked at Zhang Yang with great interest, knowing what Zhang Yang meant by asking this question, he was silent for a moment, and asked back, "What suggestions do you have?"

Zhang Yang was already prepared. He took out a map from his sleeve, stood up, went to Lu Bu's table, and said, "This is the map of Jiaozhou drawn by the general in imitation of the general's map."

"Oh?" Lu Bu was slightly startled. He didn't expect Zhang Yang to have this talent. He opened the map and saw that it was the Han Dynasty version of the Jiaozhou map. The modern characters on Lu Bu's original map were replaced with Han Dynasty characters, and the Arabic numerals were also replaced. The uppercase numbers are imitated really well.

"I didn't expect Uncle Zhi to be so knowledgeable, and he draws quite well." Lu Bu praised, then looked at Zhang Liao and the other three, and called, "You guys also come and have a look."

The five sat in a circle, and Lu Bu stared at the map and asked, "Tell me about your plan."

Zhang Yang cupped his hands and said, "General, the final general has carefully analyzed the military strength of each county in Jiaozhou according to the map. The strongest army is in Jiaozhi County, where there are at least [-] to [-] elite soldiers. Next are Jiuzhen County and Cangwu County. Each of them has more than [-], and these three monarchs are not easy to capture."

"However, the troops in Nanhai County, Hepu County, and Yulin County are weak, with less than 1 elite soldiers in each county. The meaning of the last general is: our army can be divided into three groups, and continue to capture the remaining counties in Nanhai County; On the way out of Shimen Pass, march all the way to Cangwu County, and all the way to Hepu County."

"Although our army is not familiar with all parts of Jiaozhou, we can find some locals as guides, but the marching speed is slower. And we have another biggest advantage, that is, the enemy does not know our existence, and our army can attack quickly. He was caught off guard."

Lu Bu nodded slightly, looked at Zhang Liao, and asked, "Wen Yuan, what do you think?"

"The final general agrees with the strategy of dividing the troops into three groups. Now our army's morale is high and the soldiers are eager to make contributions, so we can fight. However, the final general is a little worried that if there is any accident in the battle, our army is not familiar with this place and will fall into a stalemate or a difficult situation. After all, we haven't taken root here yet, so people's hearts are unpredictable." Zhang Liao believed that war is indispensable, but he should not be too aggressive.

At this time, Yang Feng said: "This is a rare opportunity for us. If it goes well, we can take Jiaozhou, and then we can take over Jiaozhou. In the future, we will sit and watch the Central Plains and gradually map it. Even if it doesn't work, our army will take the South China Sea. County, Hepu County and Cangwu County are definitely fine."

"If you don't send troops quickly now, if Zhu Fu, the governor of Jiaozhou, knows the existence of our army, he will take precautions and counterattack. If we want to take Jiaozhou after that time, I am afraid that the sacrifice will be great. We are all from the north. Before we took root here If one soldier is sacrificed, we will be weakened by one point."

"Therefore, the last general advises the general to start reorganizing the army today, and start the battle the day after tomorrow at the latest, otherwise I'm afraid I will miss the opportunity!"

Song Xian also persuaded Jin: "The last general also agrees with the proposal of the three generals, and I hope the generals will make a decisive decision."

The four of them focused their eyes on Lu Bu, hoping that he would make a decision right away.

However, Lu Bu smiled. He can rest assured that all the soldiers have this heart, and said: "This matter is not urgent. The most urgent thing right now is to let the soldiers have a good lunch. Wen Yuan, Song Xian, you Immediately arrange manpower to transport food and meat to the military camp outside the city, so that they can have a full meal. But alcohol is not allowed in the army. You tell the soldiers to wait until the next battle to return from victory. This general will personally give them celebration wine and let them open their mouths. Drink it to your stomach!" Lu Bu ordered.

"General, do you agree with our proposal?" Yang Feng was a little excited. Lu Bu's arrangement was a way to stabilize the morale of the army and improve morale.

"Everyone agrees with this general, why don't you agree? However, this matter will wait until the afternoon, and the generals of all ministries will be called together to discuss specific matters. Go back to the army and enjoy lunch with the soldiers. There will be a tough battle waiting for you tomorrow. Us!" Lu Bu said slowly, watching the four of them.

"The last general obeys the order!" The four cheered up and retreated under the order. They were about to start the real preparations for the battle.

After Zhang Liao and others left, Lu Bu arranged for his subordinates to do two important things.One is to prepare the sand, craftsmen, small flags and other materials he needs to build the [Sand Table]; the second is to find the restaurant that was injured by the soldiers before.

It will take time to prepare the materials for the [Sand Table], and Lu Bu is not in a hurry.The restaurant was indeed found very quickly. After about half an hour, the soldiers led a man in his early thirties, but with no injuries, to the prefect's mansion to meet Lu Bu.

Lu Bu looked at the owner of the restaurant kneeling in front of him for more than ten seconds, and asked curiously, "Didn't you be injured by soldiers who violated military regulations? Why don't you see any wounds on your body?"

The man knelt on the ground, bowed his head, very humble, and replied in a low voice: "Return to the general, Caomin was not injured, it was my father who was injured."

Lu Bu was stunned, "You raised your head to speak, and this general asked you, what's your name? How is your father's injury now?"

The man was flattered and terrified. Just before the soldiers who injured his father went to the restaurant to apologize and pay them, and they also enforced the military regulations in public, were beaten with military sticks, and were beaten to pieces.

Now that Lu Bu is treating him like this again, it’s almost a greeting, which makes him feel even more frightened, his body starts to tremble slightly, even if he raises his head a little, he doesn’t dare to look at Lu Bu, and whispers back: “Cao Min Zhou Zhang, my father’s injury is much better. , Thank you General for your concern."

After finishing speaking, Zhou Zhang knocked his head three times vigorously.

Lu Bu was surprised, "What are you doing?"

"Caomin is grateful to the general for his compassion for our people. It is a great fortune for us and the people of Panyu to meet the general. Caomin thanks the general on behalf of all the people of Panyu." Zhou Zhang kowtowed three more.

Lu Bu shook his head helplessly, and said that it was important to kowtow if he liked.

"Since you are so grateful to this general, are you willing to do something for this general?" Lu Bu asked.

"Cao Min is willing to serve the general, but he must follow the general's orders." Zhou Zhang's heart was pounding, he didn't know if it was a good thing or a bad thing, but I hope it wasn't a bad thing.

(End of this chapter)