In the first year of Han Zhangwu, winter and October.

More than a month has passed since Liu Bei ascended the throne and proclaimed the emperor to announce to the world, and Liu Bei, the emperor of the Han Dynasty, led Zhao Yun, Ma Chao, Huang Zhong and other generals, as well as Fa Zheng, Xiang Lang and other advisers to gather in the north, and then stationed in Hanzhong.

Every day, he went to the barracks to supervise the sergeants to train bravely, so that when the snow melted, he swore to the Northern Expedition when the spring flowers bloomed in the coming year.

At this moment, the counties of Bashu are being mobilized, entrusted with important tasks by Liu Bei, sitting in the court, leading the ministers to stabilize the rear and have enough food and soldiers!

Recruit sergeants and save up the grain and wheat harvested this year in the treasury for the next year.

In this Northern Expedition, Liu Bei still followed the model of the Hanzhong War, and the military fully trusted Fa Zheng and took it as the mastermind, but as for the overall situation, it was handed over to Prime Minister Zhuge Liang without reservation.

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Southeast of Jingxiang.

After the Jiangling military conference, the soldiers and soldiers of various counties were frequently transferred, and with Guan Ping, more than 5,000 soldiers led along the river to the south of the new city from the east of the river.

The front of the South New City is the land of mountains and rocks, and the back is the rolling water that flows into the Yangtze River, which is the place where the water and land of Jiangxia County meet, and the important town of Anlu City under the rule of Cao Wei is across the mountain, and the two places are separated by more than 100 miles.

After Guan Ping was stationed here, he used it as a base camp to keep in touch with Jingzhou at any time and ensure the smooth flow of grain routes.

And this time, the generals he commanded were not the old department, but Fu Wei, who was transferred to be good at water warfare, and Zhou Cang, his father's personal guard tiger general.

followed by his brother Guan Suo and his personal guard general Liu Jia.

In this battle of Jiangxia, there may be contact with water battles, so Guan Ping led 2,000 foot soldiers plus 3,000 elite sailors to meet the needs of emergencies.

And water warfare naturally needs generals with rich experience in water warfare, which Guan Ping has very few opportunities to command the navy, so it is naturally difficult to match everyone, and Fu Wei served as a naval army general under Cai Mao as early as when Liu Biao was a general.

As for Pang De, he stayed in Shangyong and assisted Deng Ai in taking charge of the cavalry.

Besides, if there is really a water war, it is estimated that the combat power of the rushing battle may not be comparable to Zhou Cang.

After all, boats and warhorses are naturally on opposite sides.

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in the military tent.

At this time, the generals gathered around to discuss tactical planning, Fu Wei touched his chin and muttered: "According to the reports of the scouts who have been scattered around to inquire about the news in the past two days, after Yan Wenpin heard about the military intention of our army to enter Jiangxia, he sent his most powerful deputy general, Wu Jie, to lead the crowd into Shangchang City on the flank. ”

"This city was originally built by the mountains and rivers, with the advantages of terrain, and since Wen Ping took office in Jiangxia, it has also been repaired more, and it is not an exaggeration to call it solid now."

"It just so happens that if our army wants to capture Anlu, it must pass through Shangchang."

After saying this, he looked embarrassed and sighed: "Alas, but our army is only a few thousand troops this time, how can we break through the city?" ”

"Judging from it, the major general this time I might as well send an envoy to inform the Wu army, let them lead the naval army to respond, attract all the troops of the Wei army's headquarters, and our army will act again, so that the two sides will march together, and I think there will be a chance to break the civil record in a war."

"Otherwise, if they fight each other like now, although it is an alliance, they will not be able to work together, and Wenpin will not be jealous, but will divide their troops to meet it."

After a lot of words, Fu Wei put forward the idea of joining forces with Wu Jun and responding to each other.

But as soon as this strategy fell, Guan Ping, who was majestic in a battle robe, waved his hand and refused: "General Fu, this strategy is not appropriate, our army has agreed with Sun Quan this time, which party has the ability and ability to monopolize Cao Wei's territory, and will take it all!" ”

"If this is the case, then Sun Quan will definitely go all out to send the Jiangdong Naval Division to Jiangxia, and when the time comes, the Jiangjiang Naval Division, the Wenping who divides the troops to resist it will undoubtedly be defeated, and our army's naval division is outnumbered, how can the speed of foot soldiers alone be faster than the Jiangdong Naval Division sailing on the surface of the Yangtze River?"

"If we can't grab the territory, let Sun Quan seize the entire territory of Jiangxia, it will not make much sense for our army to send troops this time."

As soon as the words fell, Guan Ping talked eloquently, analyzing the drawbacks of Fu Wei's move.

Although there is also an interest, that is, to be able to quickly destroy Wenpin, Guan Ping does not want to take the opportunity to strengthen Jiangdong's strength because of the elimination of Wenpin.

Seeing that the proposal was rejected, Fu Wei was not angry, after all, the problems and consequences that Guan Ping considered were different from him, and it was reasonable not to adopt it, but after thinking for a moment, he said worriedly: "But the young general, if this battle is too long-lasting, it will inevitably cause a counterattack on the part of Cao Wei, and then the army led by Man Zhong and Zhang Liao will rush to help here, once the battle situation is formed, then Jiangxia will become a three-way melee!" ”

Fu Wei thought about it, and he also had this worry.

But after hearing this, Guan Ping didn't worry much, but smiled at each other, and chuckled: "General Fu, don't you really see Pingzhi's plan?" ”

"Huh?"

"General Fu thinks that if our army goes out of Xiangfan to take Wanluo directly and threaten the hinterland of the Central Plains, what are the chances of success?"

For a while, as Guan Ping asked like this, Fu Wei suddenly felt that Guan Ping seemed to have other plans, and slowly reminisced about what he had just said, and suddenly had an epiphany, and said, "Does the young general want to ......?" ”

"Hmmm......"

After receiving Guan Ping's affirmative reply, Fu Wei was suddenly a little shocked in his heart.

And Guan Suo, who was on the side, saw his brother's unhurried expression, and suddenly realized, and hurriedly said: "It turns out that the eldest brother's proposal at the military meeting that day was just a disguise, but in fact, it was using Jiangxia as a bait to attract the attention of Cao Wei and the two parties in the east?" ”

"In the past three years, Asso has often followed Mr. Zisui to discuss the art of war and strategy, and it seems that he has really made great progress, and before he revealed the slightest hint of his brother, you spied on the secrets of the plot."

When the words fell, Guan Ping was also full of joy, his little brother was indeed talented and intelligent, and his comprehension was extremely strong.

It's only been a few years, and it's already growing.

Then, Guan Ping said: "Asuo, you continue." ”

Immediately, Guan Suo continued to analyze: "Brother, my brother thinks that your plan should be to use Jiangxia as a springboard to attract reinforcements from all sides of Cao and Wei, and as soon as the main force of the Wei army arrives, my father will definitely come to help, so it is easy to change the offensive momentum of our army." ”

"As General Fu said before, if the Xiangfan Northern Expedition is used, it will be difficult to succeed, because the Central Plains is an area that Cao Wei has operated for decades, and the foundation is still solid, and now the puppet emperor Cao Pi also built the capital in Luoyang, if our army goes north to Cao Wei will definitely defend it with all its might."

"In this way, our army's Northern Expedition may be the same as the Xiangfan victory four years ago, and it will not be able to attack the important town of Cao Wei, so our Jingzhou battle situation will not be able to break through for a long time."

After saying this, Guan Suo glanced at his brother with a calm face, and saw Guan Ping's eyes move slightly, signaling him to continue to speak, so he suddenly showed seriousness and continued: "But attacking Jiangxia and moving the direction of attack east to Jianghuai has great advantages and disadvantages for our army. ”

"First of all, the Jianghuai region is not as stable as the Central Plains, which can be seen from Cao Cao's easy desire to migrate the people of Huaidi, but it led to a large-scale southward crossing of more than 100,000 people to Sun Quan.

"On the other hand, if our Jingzhou army can lock the battle line to the east, and Jianghuai is far away from Guanzhong, it can also greatly contain and pull Cao Wei's military force and provide strong convenience for His Majesty's Northern Expedition."

After an analysis, Guan Suo finished the analysis he had in mind, and his face was full of confidence.

And with him a year ago, at the urging of Huang Zhong, Guan Suo finally married Huang Wudie under the main marriage of Guan Yu and Huang Zhong, the two tiger generals.

After listening to this remark, Fu Wei on the side showed layers of smiles, and then sighed again and again: "Haha." During the march, how did the major general praise General Xiaoguan's wit and resourcefulness to Wei, at first I didn't believe it, but when I saw it today, I really saw it. ”

"Ashamed, ashamed!"

Hearing this, Guan Suo hurriedly saluted modestly: "General Fu has been in the army for many years and has great experience in warfare, so the kid has to learn more from you." ”

"Hahaha."

For a moment, Guan Ping and Fu Wei laughed at the same time.

Afterwards, Guan Pingcai said in a deep voice: "However, there are many reasons for Asuo's words just now, but in fact, the most important factor has not been mentioned, the reason why I decided to change the main direction of attack to the Jianghuai region in the east is also thanks to Mr. Zisui's words!" ”

"If the northern expedition from Xiangfan, then Jiangdongyin is very likely to seize Jingzhou, a paper covenant is unreliable, only the war will be burned to Jianghuai, Sun Quan will also be dragged into the war, so that he can not be left alone, Jingzhou can be safe."

As soon as these words came out, a fifty-year-old man on one side smiled and shook his head.