"My lord, my subordinates thought that our army could divide their troops to bypass Zhuo County and directly raid Zhuo County. ”

"Oh!"

Yuan Shao listened to Zhang He's words and raised his eyebrows slightly. Now that Gongsun Chan has retreated to Yu County, no one in the tent can make a good suggestion, and the only Guo Tu is to let the army wait for the oppression brought to Gongsun Chan by Yuan Chang's side. Yuan Shao is a face-loving person, and if this kind of advice can be used, it will not be used. Therefore, after hearing Zhang He's words, he was slightly interested. Of course, it's just a little interest, whether it's feasible or not, you have to listen to Zhang He's detailed content.

"Lord, it can be seen from the map that if you want to go to Zhuo County, you don't have to capture Zhuo County. There is a mountain in the east of the county, which is Hahuer Mountain. Mount Hahuer is not precipitous, and the passage of the army from this mountain makes it easy to get around the county, although it takes a little longer. The subordinates thought that the lord could send a general to lead his troops through Hahuer Mountain, and then raid Zhuo County. The lord led a large army to confront Gongsun Zan in Zhuo County, and the generals who divided the troops could reach Zhuo County unconsciously. By then, even if Gongsun Chan found out, it would be too late. ”

After listening to Zhang He's proposal, Yuan Shao's brows furrowed, and he said suspiciously: "Although this plan is wonderful, it is not feasible. Zhuoxian is the seat of Gongsun Chan when he was the Taishou of Zhuo County, and it was built by Gongsun Chan to be extremely strong, and there are 50,000 troops in the city, and there is enough food and grass, if you want to take it in a short time, even if our army has 150,000 troops, it is impossible to do it. ”

"What the lord said is exactly what he said!"

Zhang He smiled and agreed with Yuan Shao's words, just when Yuan Shao was puzzled. continued to explain: "Lord, attacking Zhuo County is a ploy, in fact. The real intention of our army is not Zhuoxian, but Zhuoxian. After waiting for the generals sent by the lord to lead the troops to Zhuo County, the lord can pretend to let Gongsun Zan know that the number of soldiers and horses of our army has suddenly decreased. At this time, Gongsun Chan would inevitably think that our army was going to raid Zhuoxian. When the time comes, Gongsun Chan will definitely return to support Zhuo County, and then, when Gongsun Chan's army is unstable. The lord can easily take the county. ”

"Haha, I see, what a clever plan!

After listening to Zhang He's explanation. Yuan Shao suddenly burst out laughing and praised again and again. said that the reason why Zhang He stood up and offered his advice this time also had his purpose.

said that Yuan Shao's subordinates were basically dominated by Wen Chou and Yan Liang. Although Zhang He and Gao Ran are both Hebei Siting Pillars. The status under Yuan Shao's command is inferior to Wen Chou and Yan Liang. In addition to the reason why Wen Chou and Yan Liang have followed Yuan Shao for a long time. There is also the exclusion and suppression of the two of them by Wen Chou and Yan Liang. Of course, Zhang He and Gao Ran also knew that they were latecomers, and they were also very humble to Wen Chou and Yan Liang, and basically did not contradict Wen Chou and Yan Liang. However, Zhang He and Gao Ran found that no matter how humble they were, Wen Chou and Yan Liang still did not change in the slightest. The so-called clay man still has three points of fire, not to mention that Zhang He and Gao Ran are not clay figures. He is also a powerful general. Regarding the behavior of Wen Chou and Yan Liang, Zhang He and Gao Ran naturally had complaints in their hearts.

Therefore. In the hearts of Zhang He and Gao Ran, they wanted to find an opportunity to gain prestige in Yuan Shaojun. And this battle of Youzhou is a good opportunity for them to rise.

Wen Chou happened to lose in the previous battle, which caused Yuan Shao's dissatisfaction, if Zhang He proposed a strategy in peacetime, Yuan Shao might let Wen Chou and Yan Liang carry it out, but now it is naturally impossible. Although Yan Liang did not make a mistake, Wen Chou and Yan Liang wanted to make friends, and if they didn't let Wen Chou go, they naturally wouldn't let Yan Liang go. Therefore, now is a good opportunity for Zhang He to take advantage of the situation and put forward a plan, as long as Yuan Shao agrees and implements it, then Zhang He and Gao Ran can be very good in Yuan Shaojun's prestige.

In fact, Zhang He's strategy is not only that.

What Zhang He said to Yuan Shao was to feint to attack Zhuo County, so that Gongsun Zhan could support Zhuo County, and then take Zhuo County. And Zhang He's real purpose is actually to take Zhuo County. Of course, Zhang He also knew that if he told Yuan Shao the truth, he might not let Yuan Shao agree, and since Zhang He was confident in taking Zhuo County, it was because Zhang He had a feasible strategy. It's just that this strategy can't be said, once it is said, everyone knows that there is a chance to capture Zhuoxian, which is a great achievement, and it will definitely attract everyone's scramble, with Yuan Shao's love for Wen Chou and Yan Liang, maybe he will give the opportunity to Wen Chou and Yan Liang, and the beautiful name is to let Wen Chou make credit for his crimes, then he Zhang He is making clothes for others. However, if he just led his troops to feint, when Yuan Shao took Yu County, the credit would be average, and naturally no one would rob Zhang He. Therefore, Zhang He could only tell Yuan Shao like this, and then obtained the command of the army, and finally took the opportunity to establish his position in Yuan Shao's army.

Yuan Shao finally looked at Zhang He squarely, and said with interest: "Junyi, I don't know if you have any specific plans for this plan?"

"Yes, my lord!"

Hearing Yuan Shao's tone, Zhang He was overjoyed in his heart, forced himself to calm down, and then said calmly and loudly: "Lord, according to the normal speed, it will take a day to send troops from Zhuo County to Zhuo County. And if the military situation is critical, it will take about a day to speed up the march. However, if you detour from Hahuer Mountain to Zhuo County, it will take three days. Two days after the general's departure, the lord fought a battle with Gongsun Zhan, and let Gongsun Chan know that our army had reduced a lot of soldiers and horses. At this time, Gongsun Chan may find out the intentions of our army, and after the panic, Gongsun Chan will definitely send troops to reinforce Zhuo County. At this time, it is a good opportunity for the lord to make a move. ”

Listening to Zhang He's way of talking, Yuan Shao was extremely satisfied. Looking at Zhang He's appearance, he has the bearing of a general and the strength of a general, this kind of talent is really rare. There was a faint feeling in his heart that Zhang He seemed to be much stronger than his favorite Wen Chou and Yan Liang.

Thinking of this, Yuan Shao smiled and asked, "Jun Yi, in your opinion, how do you let Gongsun Zan know that the number of our army has decreased?"

"Lord, my subordinates think they can follow Sun Bin's plan during the Warring States Period!"

Yuan Shao raised his eyebrows and asked with interest, "What is Sun Bin's plan?"

It's no wonder that Yuan Shao has this reaction, you know. Today's era is different from the era of the information explosion before Yuan Chang traveled. Much of the cultural content is very valuable, such as military tactics such as the Art of War, which are treated as treasures by military strategists. It's the same as the Confucian approach to the Analects. I want Cao Cao to write a new book of Meng De in history, and his subordinates were shocked by heaven, although he was deceived by Zhang Song later, but he couldn't hide Cao Cao's intelligence. And Sun Tzu's Art of War is undoubtedly more famous than Cao Cao's new book of Meng De, as long as he is a military general with a bit of culture, he has definitely heard the name Sun Tzu's Art of War. Of course, just because you've heard it doesn't mean you've seen it. This era can be compared with Yuan Chang through the previous era, and any book can be seen, whether it is a physical book. It's still online, and you can find it if you want to see it. This is not the case in this era, where precious books like the Art of War are hidden by a few people and slowly observed. And these people are more or less descendants of their grandsons. Of course. There are also some families that have treasured hand-copied editions, such as Yuan Shao's Yuan family, who have copied Sun Tzu's Art of War. Although Zhang He's Zhang family is also a little famous, it is only limited to Jizhou, and it is placed in the whole world, so it is not in the stream at all. Therefore, Yuan Shao was naturally surprised that Zhang He was able to know Sun Bin's strategy. There is nothing surprising about it.

"My lord, it is said in the record that it was the time of the Warring States. Wei and Zhao attacked Korea, and Korea appealed to Qi. The State of Qi sent Tian Ji to lead his troops and went straight to Daliang City. When the Wei general Pang Juan heard the news, he left Korea and rushed back, but the Qi army had already crossed the Qi border and marched westward. Sun Bin said to Tian Ji: "Their Wei army has always looked down on the Qi State because of its fierce and brave martial arts, and the Qi State has a reputation for cowardice, and those who are good at fighting can only take advantage of the situation. In the art of war, it is said that if you march 100 miles and fight with the enemy, you will lose the general, and if you march 50 miles and fight with the enemy, only half of the people can arrive. In order to make the Wei army think that the Qi army was left behind, the Qi army should first set up 100,000 stoves after entering the territory of Wei, 50,000 stoves in one day, and 30,000 stoves in another day. Pang Juan marched for three days, and when he saw the traces of the Qi army, he was very happy, and said: "I knew that the Qi army was cowardly, and after three days of entering my territory, most of the soldiers had fled. So he left the infantry behind, and led only the light troops to chase the Qi army with double speed.

Sun Bin estimated the speed of the Wei army's march and should rush to Maling after dark. The road to Maling was narrow and dangerous, so it was possible to ambush soldiers and horses, so he cut off the bark of a large tree to expose the white wood, and wrote on it 'Pang Juan died under this tree'. Then he ordered the good archers of the Qi army to hold tens of thousands of crossbows, ambush them on both sides of the road, and agreed to "release arrows together when they see a lit fire when it is dark." Sure enough, Pang Juan came to the bark of the tree at night, and when he saw the words written on the tree, he drilled wood to make a fire for lighting. Before the words were finished, the Qi army fired thousands of crossbows in unison, and the Wei army lost its formation in chaos. Pang Juan knew that there was nothing he could do, and the army had been completely defeated, so he had to kill himself, and when he was dying, he said: 'Finally made this kid famous!' Qi Guonai took advantage of the victory to completely annihilate the Wei army and captured the Wei prince Shen and returned to China. Sun Bin became famous all over the world because of this, and everyone in the world learned his art of war. The subordinates thought that our army could follow Sun Bin's plan. ”

"Good, good, good!"

Yuan Shaolian praised the three "good" words, not because of the strategy for treating Gongsun Zhan, but because Zhang He was able to say this allusion so clearly. Obviously, Zhang He really knows how to use it, not from others, and then show off here. Just like Wen Chou and Yan Liang, their strength is really good, although Zhang He is also a first-class general, but his strength is much weaker than that of Wen Chou and Yan Liang. However, if Zhang He understands the art of war, he will use tactics, which is enough to make up for this weakness, but he surpasses Wen Chou and Yan Liang by a large margin.

"Jun Yi, are you saying that we have to learn Sun Bin's method of reducing the focus and increasing the number of troops? However, Gongsun Zhan is an experienced veteran, and he may be able to see this plan, and maybe he will not be fooled. ”

"My lord, this is not the case, this plan needs a small change. ”

Zhang He shook his head and said confidently: "Lord, our army can increase and reduce troops." The art of war has clouds, the virtual is real, and the real is virtual. Gongsun Chan saw that the number of pots and stoves in our army increased, but he did not see the increase in the number of soldiers and horses in our army, and he would inevitably be suspicious in his heart. Then the lord fought with Gongsun Chan again, and Gongsun Chan saw that our army was indeed short of soldiers and horses, and he would know that our army was divided. In this way, our army will surely win!"

"Wonderful, really a clever plan!"

Yuan Shao didn't know how many times he praised Zhang He today, if it weren't for the fact that his henchmen were all present, Yuan Shao would have wanted to pull Zhang He for a long talk. However, this did not prevent Yuan Shao from attaching importance to Zhang He.

"Ladies and gentlemen, what do you think of this?"

Yuan Shao looked at the group of henchmen with an excited expression on his face, although he was asking. In fact, there are still some blames. That seems to mean, if you look at Zhang He, a military general can think of such a clever plan. Other generals aside, what do you strategists do to eat? Not even a single military general is as good as a military general, and you still brag about how and how you are there all day long. Of course, Yuan Shao didn't say it directly, and whether he understood what he meant or not depended on their own understanding.

"Lord, General Zhang's plan is very clever, and his subordinates think it is feasible!"

Guo Tu was the first to stand up in support of Zhang He's strategy. At the same time, he threw a "flattering look" at Zhang He, which was obviously a gesture of goodwill to Zhang He.

Yuan Shao's strategists and generals were divided into many factions. The strategists also have good friends with the military generals in the army, and the military generals also have good friends with the strategists. However, the relationship between Yuan Shao's henchmen and generals is average. Let's just say that Feng Ji, Guo Tu, Xu You, Shen Pei, and Tian Feng are five strategists, Tian Feng does not participate in these struggles, but Feng Ji, Guo Tu, Xu You, and the four of them are in their own camps, and they have no intention of uniting with others at all. In this way, everyone's strength is equal. Under the mutual restraint, no one can overpower the other, and looking at Yuan Shao's henchmen and generals, it is said that Wen Chou and Yan Liang are the most, and Zhang He and Gao Ran are about to lag behind. However, Wen Chou and Yan Liang have always been proud, and they have a close relationship with Yuan Shao, so they don't look down on these strategists at all, even if these strategists show favor to the two of them. The two of them also put on a stinky face. Therefore, under the joint efforts of no one and no confidants. The situation is still the same. However, now that Zhang He has shown his ability, and he is still valued so much by Yuan Shao, he has always had a natural future. If you can make friends with Zhang He and have the cooperation of the generals, you will be able to overpower others in the meeting in the future. Therefore, not only Guo Tu alone, but others such as Feng Ji and trial have all thrown olive branches to Zhang He.

"Lord, General Zhang's plan is wonderful, his subordinates think it's feasible!"

"Lord, this plan is feasible!"

Yuan Shao was very happy, for the first time under his command, the strategists under his command all had a common opinion, and it was really good to think that Zhang He's strategy was really good.

"Very well, since you have all agreed to this plan, then follow this plan. ”

Yuan Shao made the final decision with a smile on his face, then looked at Zhang He and asked, "Jun Yi, how many soldiers and horses do you think you need for this raid on Zhuo County? I will give you 50,000 soldiers and horses, how about it?"

The previous Wen Chou went to ambush with 50,000 soldiers and horses, and was finally defeated. Now to raid Zhuo County, although it is a feint, there can be no shortage of soldiers and horses, so Yuan Shao is also the other party's 50,000 soldiers and horses. However, Zhang He obviously didn't appreciate it, and after listening to Yuan Shao's words, he immediately shook his head.

"My lord, this raid on Zhuo County, when the light soldiers are simple, too many soldiers and horses are not conducive to the action of the army, and it is impossible to execute the order in time. Therefore, his subordinates only need 10,000 soldiers and horses to complete the task. ”

Zhang He also thought in his heart, as long as his strategy can succeed, let alone 10,000 soldiers and horses, as long as 5,000 soldiers and horses are enough for his strategy to be successfully implemented. However, just in case, and at the same time not to let Yuan Shao feel arrogant, therefore, he asked for 10,000 soldiers and horses. Even if it was 10,000 soldiers and horses, Yuan Shao felt that it was too few.

"Gentleman, is 10,000 soldiers and horses too few? Once discovered by the soldiers of Youzhou, how can they resist the enemy's army with 10,000 soldiers and horses?

Usually it is the generals who ask for more soldiers and horses, but now it is Yuan Shao, the lord, who wants to give more soldiers and horses to the generals, but it is a strange thing!

"My lord, my subordinates are willing to make a military order, and if my subordinates take away 10,000 soldiers and horses, they will bring back 10,000 soldiers and horses. ”

Zhang He said in a firm tone, now that he has to show his ability, he can't hide it anymore. In the past, Wen Chou and Yan Liang were favored in front of Yuan Shao, but now, he also wants to make his voice heard, so that the people under Yuan Shao's command know the existence of his Zhang He.

When the army takes Yu County and you return, I will personally celebrate your achievements. However, there can't be too many soldiers and horses, so how about I send General Gao Ran to accompany you?"

Zhang He naturally did not object to this request.

Zhang He has always been good friends with Gao Ran, and Wen Chou and Yan Liang are in the same camp, so it is impossible for him Zhang He to fight in the ring with Wen Chou and Yan Liang alone, so it will be too tiring. Since there is a friendly Gao Ran together, Zhang He naturally doesn't mind giving a little credit to Gao Ran.

After the discussion, Zhang He and Gao Ran ordered 10,000 soldiers and horses overnight and marched towards Hahuer Mountain.

Early the next morning, Yuan Shao put on his armor and took command, personally led the army to the county of Yan, and put on a posture of a decisive battle with Gongsun Zhan. After arriving at the city, Wen Chou, under the order of Yuan Shao, rushed out to fight against Gongsun Zhan's general. However, Gongsun Zhan knew that the generals under Yuan Shao's command were brave, so how could he send the generals out of the city to die. Therefore, the two sides did not say anything and directly began to attack the city.

"Rush!"

"Kill!"

The sound of shouting and killing all day long sounded in the sky above Yuxian, and the murderous aura seemed to be shrouded in this sky, and not a single bird dared to pass over it. The tireless battle lasted for a day, and after each dropping the corpses of thousands of soldiers, the battle finally ended as the sun set.

On the third day, Yuan Shao also continued to attack the city, and he had a posture of never giving up if he did not take Yuxian. After all, the city wall of Yuxian County is not as good as Gu'an City, so Gongsun Zhan's soldiers can't eat well, and everyone's casualties are basically equal at one to one.

"My lord, my subordinates feel that something seems to be wrong. ”

After the battle was over, Gongsun Zhan still convened his subordinates to discuss, and everyone sat down, but Guan Jing's subordinate brother Guan Li immediately stood up from his position, and after the salute, he immediately said.

And at this moment, Gongsun Chan also had doubts on his face, and he also had some questions in his heart. However, at this moment, Guan Li spoke, and Gongsun Chan temporarily suppressed his doubts and listened to what Guan Li had to say.

After receiving the nod from Gongsun Zhan, Guan Li straightened his sleeves and said in a long voice: "Lord, yesterday Yuan Shao's army attacked the city, and the number was about 150,000. However, when attacking the city today, the subordinates found that there didn't seem to be so many people, about 100,000 people, and the subordinates felt that this matter was a little abnormal, and the lord had to guard against it. ”

Gongsun Zhan raised his eyebrows, but he didn't expect Guan Li to find out. In fact, the doubt in Gongsun Zhan's heart is the problem of Guan Li, as a veteran who has fought for many years, Gongsun Zhan's attention on the battlefield is naturally extremely keen. Just a simple battle, Gongsun Zhan saw that Yuan Shao's army was tens of thousands less than yesterday.

"Well, this matter is also what Ben Hou thinks in his heart!"

Gongsun Chan responded, then pondered for a moment, then raised his head to look at the people in the room, and asked loudly, "Everyone, what do you think about this matter?"

"Lord, my subordinates think that Yuan Shao must have a conspiracy!"

"Exactly, my lord, Yuan Shao has always been scheming, and my lord has to guard against it!"

However, the thing that disappointed Gongsun Chan, although everyone spoke, it was nonsense, and Gongsun Chan almost lost his nose when he heard these words. However, Gongsun Chan still suppressed his anger, looked at Guan Li, and asked Wen Yan: "Guan Zhuji, what do you think about this matter?"

Guan Li is a very particular Confucian scholar, and every time he talks to Gongsun Zhan, he has to do enough etiquette, recite a long song, and then say: "My lord, Yuan Shao's army has decreased, and there must be something weird. In the opinion of his subordinates, Yuan Shao naturally wanted to send troops to attack a certain territory of the lord. ”

Regarding Guan Li's words, Gongsun Zhan nodded thoughtfully. Gongsun Zhan's idea was the same, Yuan Shao's division of troops was to sneak attack a certain city or fortress level on his side.

At the beginning, Gongsun Zhan was thinking that Yuan Shao would divide his troops and attack Zhuo County. However, this idea had just risen, and it was ruled out by Gongsun Zhan. As long as you have a little brain, you won't have this thought. Thinking that he has 50,000 troops stationed in Zhuoxian County, even if he has ten times as many soldiers and horses, it is not a matter of time and a half to capture Zhuoxian. And now that the two armies are at war and evenly matched, if Yuan Shao dares to do this, he is simply looking for death. However, why did there only have about 100,000 soldiers and horses when attacking the city today? What is the point of attacking other cities if we don't attack Zhuoxian?

"Pingyi, you quickly send spies out of the city to investigate the reality in Yuan Shao's camp, and if there is anything abnormal, report it immediately. ”

"Yes, Father!"

After Gongsun Ran retreated, Gongsun Chan also let everyone disperse, leaving Guan Li alone. (To be continued......)