Chapter 134: Preparing to lure the enemy deeper
After Sun Ce boosted his morale, he immediately made arrangements for all the military forces in Jiangdong.
First of all, the first point, Lujiang must be taken back, otherwise, Zhuge Liang led Jingzhou Liu Army to attack Chaisang, and Lujiang Zhang Liao took the opportunity to attack, it would form a two-sided attack on Chaisang.
In fact, Sun Ce and Zhou Yu didn't know how many troops Zhang Liao had, if they knew that Zhang Liao only had about 2,000 soldiers and horses, they might not be so worried.
But in fact, Zhuge Liang had already sent an army from Jiangxia and Nanyang to support Zhang Liao. At the same time, Zhang Liao's side is also constantly strengthening the city defense, preparing for a protracted war.
Sun Ce immediately ordered Tai Shici to be the main general, Sun Quan to be his deputy, to lead 10,000 troops from Ruijiangdong, and 10,000 soldiers and horses gathered by the family, combined into 20,000 soldiers and horses, known as 100,000, and killed Zhang Liao with great momentum.
Why is Sun Quan Tai Shici's deputy?
It turned out that after Sun Quan learned that Lujiang was taken by Zhang Liao, he came to look for Sun Ce in anger and said a lot of impassioned words, which meant that he wanted to take down Lujiang.
In the Battle of Red Cliffs, Sun Quan had already shown a very strong eyesight, and Sun Ce also began to attach great importance to Sun Quan and had the intention to cultivate Sun Quan. But Lujiang is too important to Sun Ce, and he hopes to recapture Lujiang in the shortest possible time. So for Sun Quan's volunteering, Sun Ce refused after thinking about it.
Sun Ce rejected Sun Quan, but Sun Quan was not discouraged and went directly to Zhou Yu.
Sun Quan decided that Zhou Yu would definitely let him go to Lujiang.
Sure enough, Zhou Yu was very happy about Sun Quan's volunteering, and really agreed to Sun Quan to go to Lujiang, and Zhou Yu persuaded Sun Ce.
"Gongjin, is it appropriate for you to let Zhongmou recapture Lujiang?" Sun Ce didn't expect that Zhou Yu would recommend Sun Quan to Lujiang.
Zhou Yu expressed his opinion and said, "Bofu, Lujiang is a strong city. It took you nearly two years to get it down. Zhang Wenyuan is brave and strong, relying on the solidity of Lujiang City, he may not be able to take it in a short time. Unless you go there in person, you can boost the morale of the soldiers. However, the situation is very sensitive now, and Bo Fu's every move is a situation that affects Jiangdong. So Lujiang City, you can't go there. So much so that I proposed to conspire. Zhongmou is your own brother, who is both wise and brave, and can definitely arouse the will to fight of the soldiers on your behalf. Of course, I can't let Zhongmou be the coach, but it's okay to be a deputy. I feel that Ziyi is the best candidate as the coach, and Zhongmou can learn a lot of things that are not in books by his side. ”
Zhou Yu took care of Sun Quan's personal safety and exercise, so that Sun Ce couldn't find any reason to refuse again.
"Well, let Zhongmou go. This kid needs a good workout. Sun Ce finally agreed to Zhou Yu's suggestion.
In this way, Sun Quan, as Tai Shici's deputy, went to Lujiang majestically. In order to be able to perform well this time, Sun Quan even brought Lu Meng over.
Tai Shi Ci has no opinion on Sun Quan as his deputy, and Sun Quan's ability makes Tai Shi Ci think that being his deputy is more than enough. At the same time, Tai Shici also observed one point, that is, the miscellaneous army gathered by the family was actually very afraid of Sun Quan and did not dare to come at all. This made Tai Shi Ci, who thought that the family's miscellaneous army would drag his feet, was very reassured.
Although the people of the family are a ragtag army, their combat effectiveness is still okay. They dared to be disrespectful to Tai Shici, but they didn't dare to offend Sun Quan. Sun Quan is Sun Ce's younger brother, if he is not happy, he will order them to be wiped directly, but no one dares to stop him.
"Second general, when the war starts, you must not run." Tai Shici still wanted to tell Sun Quan.
Sun Ce is an over-hot-blooded person who often does some unbelievable things. Sun Quan is Sun Ce's younger brother, and he didn't hear that Sun Quan would do these outrageous things, but they were all born to the same parents, and Tai Shici was really a little worried.
"General Ziyi, don't worry. I'm not the kind of person who is in a hurry for my eldest brother. I will do as you tell me. Sun Quan made a package ticket.
Getting such a promise, Tai Shici was a little relieved.
Sun Quan said sincerely: "General Ziyi, you don't need the second general to call me. You're older than me, just call me by my name. ”
"It's not going to work. Whether the general is the boss or not, I will respect you. "Tai Shi Ci doesn't dare to overstep, the hierarchy of this era is very strict, and if he oversteps his identity, he will be killed.
Sun Quan said disapprehantly: "When is this?" What else does it take into account! Besides, the eldest brother and Gongjin have already said that they will let me study as you. As the manager, if you put a low posture in front of me, the deputy, it will not be good for those below. How do you manage an entire army? ”
Tai Shi Ci felt that it made sense, but the habit he had been using all along, made him a little restrained.
Sun Quan turned around and pointed to the troops composed of those families, and said, "General Ziyi, if you look at those people, they seem to be at peace now, and no one will know what they will have in their hearts. As the commander of the First Army, General Ziyi, you can't be slack. ”
Well, Sun Quan can be regarded as convincing Tai Shici.
"Then the general will be offended." Tai Shi Ci arched his hand, which can be regarded as a greeting in advance.
Sun Quan is very satisfied, his current xìng zi is not as deep as in history, and now he prefers to go straight.
Tai Shi Ci secretly said in his heart: "Sure enough, it is a xìng grid with the lord." It is still necessary to guard against it, otherwise it will not be possible to substitute for the main bus. ”
Sun Quan didn't know that his performance just now made Tai Shici even more worried that he would come.
Lujiang's side was arranged, and Sun Ce's side began to make arrangements for a possible attack on Jingzhou.
Zhou Yu, Zhang Zhao and others gathered together to discuss all kinds of arrangements in detail. Due to some arrangements before, the time is not so tight for Koto at present. The only thing that needs to be determined is how to fight, and how to fight, is the key.
"Bo Fu, if I want to keep Jingzhou Liu Jun out of Jiangdong, it's a bit unrealistic. Therefore, he thought that he would send spies to find out the truth of Liu Jun, and finally lure the enemy deep and break it. Zhang Zhao said his strategy to break the enemy.
"What Zibu said won my heart." Sun Ce also thought the same way, and said: "Ben General doesn't know much about Zhuge Liang, since Liu Yu can make him the coach, then he must have something extraordinary." Judging from Zhang Liao's raid on Lujiang alone, this person has a deep plan, and may be waiting for the general's move. ”
Zhou Yu said: "Our army's spies in Jingzhou have already found out everything about Zhuge Liang. This person has always been cautious in his work. This time to attack, perhaps Jingzhou Liu Jun has been completely prepared. Therefore, under the approval of Mr. Zibu's strategy to lure the enemy deeper. ”
"I'll second!" The other counsellors said the same thing.
"Jingzhou's Liu army wants to annex Jiangdong, and Chaisang is the target they must attack. Zhang Liao's real purpose was to let the general divide his troops to reduce Chaisang's troops. Zhuge Villager is so calculating! But I, Jiangdong, am not left to his calculations. Now let's talk about it, how can our army lure the enemy deep and break it? Sun Ce's wise and martial appearance made his subordinates unsuspicious.
Zhou Yu, Zhang Zhao and others expressed their opinions, but one of them was silent. He is Zhuge Liang's brother, Zhuge Jin.
His own brother is now coming to annex Jiangdong, and Zhuge Jin's mood is not to mention how depressed he is. Some people who were absolutely loyal to Sun Ce began to exclude Zhuge Jin, and some people even proposed to Sun Ce that Zhuge Jin be placed under house arrest.
Fortunately, Sun Ce believed in Zhuge Jin very much, and did not listen to their words at all, and even asked Zhuge Jin to attend any important meetings. Sun Ce's move was to tell everyone that Zhuge Jin would never rebel. What Jiangdong needs most now is unity, and Sun Ce has exhausted all means.
Zhuge Jin was very moved, but he knew that sometimes, he should be silent. Now that most people are observing him, Zhuge Jin doesn't want to make some ** out and make Sun Ce annoyed.
Zhuge Jin was silent, not as he thought, so as not to worry Sun Ce. On the contrary, Sun Ce felt that Zhuge Jin had some scruples.
"Ziyu, what do you think?" Sun Ce asked Zhuge Jin directly.
Everyone's eyes devoured and looked at Zhuge Jin, wanting to hear what kind of high opinion this brother Zhuge Liang, who had never spoken much, had.
In fact, Zhuge Jin has some ideas, and he has some opinions on the strategy of Zhou Yu and the others just now. But Zhuge Jin didn't know if anyone believed him when he said it.
Zhuge Jin looked at Sun Ce, Sun Ce's gaze was very eager, containing absolute trust.
Zhuge Jin's heart warmed, it was definitely worth it to meet such a lord.
"My lord, I have some opinions. What the princes said just now is to lure the enemy deep and break it. Although the humble position is agreed, I faintly feel that something is not good. Zhuge Jin let go of his heart a little.
"Ziyu, don't be restrained, please speak freely." Zhou Yu's eyes lit up, among all the people in Jiangdong, isn't the person who knows Zhuge Liang the most?
Others also came to the jīng god.
Zhuge Jin swept away his previous depression and said loudly: "My second brother Kong Ming is wise, and every time he uses a plan, he will take all kinds of accidents into account. My Jiangdong strategy to lure the enemy into depth, Kong Ming must have thought of it. Therefore, he believed that the plan to lure the enemy required the lord to go in person to make Kong Ming believe. If it is someone else, with the wisdom of Kong Ming, he will definitely see through it. Our army worked in vain and in vain. ”
After saying these words, Zhuge Jin silently said sorry to Jingzhou's second brother in his heart.
Sun Ce and Zhou Yu glanced at each other, and sure enough, they knew that they were invincible, and Zhuge Jin was really useful.
"What Gong Jin said is very true, and it is due to Jiangdong." Sun Ce praised.
Zhuge Jin bowed and stopped speaking.
With Zhuge Jin's reminder, Sun Ce and the others continued to discuss the relevant details.
Zhou Yu's intelligence is not bad, and with the deliberation of so many wise men, he finally came up with a seemingly perfect plan.
Sun Ce was very satisfied with this plan and said: "Time is pressing, and our army will act according to the plan immediately. The whole army has its own duties, and all arrangements must be completed. ”
"I'll do as I was told!" Zhou Yu and other subordinates should be.
After discussion, Sun Ce left Zhou Yu behind and let the others leave separately.
After leaving Sun Ce and Zhou Yu, Sun Ce sighed and said, "Gong Jin, what is the chance of winning in my Jiangdong?" ”
Sun Ce didn't have much confidence in this big battle, he was so confident in front of so many people just now, and he was completely strong.
"Chaisan may not be able to keep it. But it can make Zhuge Liang lose a lot. Zhou Yu told the truth.
"Chai Sang can't keep it, and Liu Jun can break through Jiangdong in an instant." Sun Ce was about to bite his lip.
Zhou Yu said coldly: "Chai Sang can't keep it, but if Liu Jun wants to occupy the entire Jiangdong, it's impossible at all!" I have a plan, but I'm a little helpless. I don't know if Bo Fu is willing to listen. ”
"Tell me about it!" Sun Ce is willing to listen to any strategy at this time.
Zhou Yu said lightly: "Iron rope across the river!" ”
"Iron rope across the river!?" Sun Ce kept repeating these four words.
After Zhou Yu finished speaking, he didn't dare to say more. The iron cable across the river is a method of comparative loss. This will cause huge losses to all the people around the Yangtze River who depend on fishing for their livelihood. In the same way, it will also cause Jiangdong to lose a lot. If there is a rope on the Yangtze River, then the ships can no longer sail on the Yangtze River. And the merchants on the waterway were cut off. Jiangdong, on the other hand, is like a retreat, and can only rely on its own internal development to keep hope. But that's not realistic. As a last resort, Zhou Yu didn't want to say it. There's no way around it.
"Gong Jin, let people start preparing." After Sun Ce pondered, he said something like this.
Zhou Yu didn't have any accidents, if he was in Sun Ce's position, for the sake of the Sun family and Jiangdong, he would also make such a choice.
People don't destroy the heavens and the earth for their own sake!
Sun Ce continued: "Gong Jin, do you think Cao Cāo will send someone to support us? ”
Zhou Yu said without thinking: "Yes, definitely." Lujiang cut off the connection between our army and Cao Cāo, and Cao Cāo is now very anxious. ”
"Just be in a hurry. We don't need to inform Cao Cāo. Cao Cāo should also know. It's good to let him be anxious. Sun Ce seemed to think of something happy.
When Cao Cāo knew that Lujiang had been taken by Liu Jun, he scolded Sun Ce for being incompetent.
Cao Cāo was well aware of the importance of the Lujiang River, and even if his current strength was very limited, he had squeezed out some soldiers and horses to come to support. The alliance between Cao Cāo and Sun Ce is the foundation of the fight against Liu Yu, and neither of them is enough to fight against Liu Yu.
Sun Ce and Zhou Yu could no longer find a reason to continue talking, so they said goodbye to each other. Sun Ce tried his best to calm himself down, what Jiangdong needs most now is a calm Sun Ce.
Zhou Yu walked out of Sun Ce's mansion and looked up at the sky, at this time, he suddenly felt how small he was, and many things in the world were beyond his control.