Chapter 613: The Battle of Nine Mile Mountain (2)
The book is picked up again.
After Cao Cao's military generals came to Cao Cao's face, Lu Bu asked impatiently: "The lord asked me to wait here, but what is the matter?" Could it be that Zang Ba is coming? β
Cao Cao was stunned when he heard this, although according to him and Guo Jia's speculation, Zang Ba was united with Yuan Shao.
It is likely that he will attack him while he is still on his feet.
However, he didn't expect Lu Bu to think of this as well, which really surprised him.
Why did Lu Bu immediately guess the talent, didn't I hear that Lu Bu also had the talent of a strategist?
With this question in mind, Cao Cao asked with a puzzled face: "Why did Feng Xian say that Zang Ba would come to attack?" β
After hearing Cao Cao's words, Lu Bu was also stunned, and asked with a puzzled face: "Isn't the purpose of my coming to Xuzhou to settle Zang Ba and occupy Xuzhou?"
Zang Ba can have this current foundation, how can he be an unwise person?
In that case, how could he sit idly by?
He will inevitably take advantage of the opportunity to attack before we can gain a firm foothold!
On the one hand, it can weaken our strength, and on the other hand, it can also delay our time to occupy Xuzhou.
At that time, even if we reluctantly occupy Xuzhou, we will only be dragged down by endless internal and external troubles.
In this way, Zang Ba can sit back and relax!
Therefore, if the subordinate is Zang Ba, he will definitely take this opportunity to attack! β
Cao Cao: "......"
Guo Jia: "......"
Cao Cao and Guo Jia looked at each other after hearing Lu Bu's words, and they were speechless.
The two of them came to the conclusion that Zang Ba was going to attack by analyzing the hearts and forces of all sides.
But hearing Lu Bu say this, the two of them also felt that they were being stupid just now!
The two of them knew that Lu Bu was right, Zang Ba's attack was inevitable!
If they had heard Lu Bu's words a long time ago, then the two of them wouldn't have to worry, they would have to find a way to deal with Zang Ba directly, why should they think so much?!
"Alas......" After perceiving this, Cao Cao sighed with tears and laughter, and said: "A wise man has a thousand thoughts, and there must be a mistake, and sometimes it is not necessarily a good thing to think about things complicated."
And the truth of the matter is often superficial, but I think about things complicated, so I will be suspicious. β
After saying this, Cao Cao patted Lu Bu on the shoulder, and said with a face full of relief: "It is indeed a wise thing to make you the number one general under the command of a certain family!"
Not only do you lead your troops into battle, but you also see things very accurately.
You're right, Zang Ba will definitely take advantage of this opportunity to attack!
You have to be prepared not to be caught off guard by Zang Ba! β
"Haha......" After Lu Bu heard Cao Cao's praise, he laughed excitedly, patted his chest, and promised: "Please rest assured, if Zang Ba dares to attack, his subordinates will definitely let him come and go!" β
"Don't be careless!" Cao Cao looked at Lu Bu with excitement on his face, afraid that he would be negligent, so he advised: "According to the speculation of a certain family and Fengxiao, this attack is not only Zang Ba, but Yuan Shao will also send the generals under his command, pretending to be Zang Ba's army, to attack together!"
In other words, when the time comes, you will not only have to face the forty or fifty thousand troops under Zang Ba, but also the tens of thousands of elite troops under Yuan Shao!
If you're negligent, I'm afraid you'll lose at their hands!
Now, we have just entered Xuzhou, if this war fails, then a certain prestige will definitely plummet!
When the time comes, the local families and officials in Xuzhou will definitely be rebellious!
In this way, it will be difficult for me to control Xuzhou again!
So......
In this battle, Xu Sheng! Don't lose! β
After hearing Cao Cao's words, Lu Bu didn't dare to be careless, and after nodding with a serious face, he said: "Please rest assured, the lord is in the province, and he will definitely not be negligent!" β
"Hmm!" Cao Cao looked at Lu Bu with a serious face, nodded with satisfaction, and asked, "In that case, then a certain family will ask you, if Zang Ba leads an army of sixty or seventy thousand to attack, how should you deal with it?" β
After hearing Cao Cao's words, Lu Bu's face was dazed.
In the past, when he fought with others, he relied on his own bravery to lead the army under his command to rush forward.
After he tore a hole in the enemy formation on the opposite side, the cavalry under his command slowly expanded the gap.
When the time comes, the last army will use this opening to disperse the enemy.
After scattering the enemy army, Lu Bu relied on his bravery to kill the enemy's generals.
In this way, the enemy army will be defeated!
Although this move looks ordinary, because Lu Bu has never met an opponent, he has tried this move repeatedly!
And because of this, Lu Bu didn't know how to arrange the military formation at all, he could only charge!
However, Lu Bu also knew that the reason why Cao Cao asked this question was to test him.
If he doesn't answer well, then his position as the number one general will be unstable!
Therefore, after thinking and meditating for a long time, Lu Bu finally came up with a reliable idea.
After making up his mind, Lu Bu pointed to the military camp that stretched for several miles in the distance and said, "Our military camp is set up in an open place, with Jiuli Mountain at its back, and a river on the left.
Therefore, if the enemy wants to attack, it must be from the front and from the right.
However, the strength of the enemy's forces is not much different from ours, and it is impossible to attack the front and the right side in two ways, and it is only possible to attack directly from the front.
Otherwise, wouldn't you give me a chance to divide it and annihilate it?!
In that case, we are completely relenting and stationing in place, lining up and waiting for the enemy's attack.
Once the enemy attacks, our infantry can rely on formation to resist the enemy.
Once our infantry and the enemy are in a tug-of-war, our subordinates can lead their cavalry to attack the enemy from one side!
As long as the subordinates rush hard enough, after capturing the enemy's generals, the enemy army will inevitably be defeated!
Then, the subordinates can let the infantry defending in place slowly advance forward, and capture or kill the defeated enemy army!
In this way, we can win it all! β
After Lu Bu said these words, he looked at Cao Cao with a look of hope, hoping to get his affirmation.
After Cao Cao heard Lu Bu's words, he did not rush to evaluate this strategy, but instead looked at Xi Zhicai and asked, "What does Zhicai think of this strategy?" β
The forces under Cao Cao's command have only taken shape, and there are just a few talented people.
Just now, through Guo Jia's words, he has affirmed Guo Jia's talent.
And since Xi Zhicai joined his command, he has not had any outstanding performance, so he also has the heart to take the test at this time.
Xi Zhi is a smart person, after he heard Cao Cao's words, he immediately knew that Cao Cao wanted to test him.
And this answer is indeed very difficult, if Lu Bu's strategy is very perfect, then there is a suspicion of patting Lu Bu's ass, which will inevitably make Cao Cao unhappy.
And if Lu Bu's strategy is judged to be worthless, it will offend Lu Bu, the number one general under Cao Cao.
When the time comes, Lu Bu will definitely have an opinion on him!
However, if he is not offended, evaluate Lu Bu's strategy decently.
That will inevitably leave Cao Cao with the impression of a philistine.
Therefore, after thinking about it for a while, Xi Zhicai replied with a solemn face: "General Lu's strategy, if it is placed on ordinary people, can only be regarded as decent.
But on Lu Bu, the world's leading general, it is a wonderful strategy! β
"Oh?" After Cao Cao heard Xi Zhicai's words, his eyes lit up, and he asked with a smile: "What do you mean by this?" Please also ask Mr. Zhicai to make it clear. β
After hearing Cao Cao's words, Xi Zhicai was sure in his heart.
He could tell from Cao Cao's name to him that Cao Cao was very satisfied with his answer.
Therefore, after hearing Cao Cao's inquiry, he said confidently: "Whether General Lu's strategy is powerful or not depends on whether the main general is brave or not!"
The general is brave, then this strategy is a wonderful strategy, and the general is mediocre, then this strategy is a mediocre strategy!
As General Lu said, as long as he charges hard enough and the cavalry under his command is elite enough, then he can kill the enemy generals before the enemy army can penetrate our infantry!
And if the enemy army has no generals, it will inevitably be in chaos, so how can the enemy army be invincible?!
However, General LΓΌ's strategy was only suitable for General LΓΌ.
If you change to a mediocre general, before he defeats the enemy's general, and the infantry on his side loses, how can you talk about victory? β