Secretly thinking for a moment, Guan Ping felt that although Liu Bei woke up at the last moment, he overturned Longzhong's strategic decision to unite Wu against Cao, and instead implemented the plan of destroying Wu first.

In Guan Ping's view, if this is implemented before Guan Yu is defeated, there is still a chance, but if you lose Jingzhou and want to destroy Wu, it is nonsense at all!

"It must be known that in the original history, Liu Bei's expedition to the east, even the southern county was not taken, and he was directly locked by Lu Xun in the Wuxia, Yiling and other gorge estuary areas, the terrain of that area is dangerous, the mountains are steep, and it is very easy to arrange defenses."

"If you change your decision in advance, with my father's Jingzhou Navy as the main force, supplemented by the Shuzhong Army, advance by land and water, and go straight down the river, but you can kill Jingkou in more than ten days."

"The momentum is like a bamboo, how can Dongwu talk about blocking?"

With thousands of thoughts, Guan Ping thought secretly.

Thinking of this, Guan Ping couldn't help but have a hint of perseverance on his face, and his fists were clenched tightly, and he said secretly: "This time, I will do my best to defend Jingzhou and never let a tragedy happen." ”

"After holding Jingzhou, I should also persuade my father to let him become the king and adjust his strategic planning."

Although Zhuge Liang is the most core and indispensable key figure in Liu Bei's group, Liu Bei is indeed obedient to him, but he really has to talk about the difference between relatives and aliens.

Zhuge Liang is still far inferior to Guan and Zhang.

"However, Sun Quan must sneak attack Jingzhou this time, otherwise I'm afraid the king will not make up his mind to destroy Wu."

At this time, after a moment of silence, Guan Ping was so rehabilitated that he still hoped that Dongwu would betray the alliance, because in his opinion, if Dongwu did not attack this time, Liu Bei would not have made up his mind to change his strategic decision!

Immediately, Guan Ping got up, solemnly clenched his fists, and said, "Uncle, after Ping leaves, the heavy responsibility of Xiangyang will be handed over to you." ”

"No, Major General, don't worry!"

Hearing this, Zhou Cang also stood up, his face unchanged, and promised.

………

Because he went north to Xudu and entered the hinterland of Cao Wei, Guan Ping secretly ordered Deng Ai to gather 3,000 Jingzhou soldiers, and did not reveal the slightest rumor to the outside world.

is afraid that this news will reach the north shore and let Cao Ren and others know, and then tell Cao Cao to prepare as soon as possible.

Not only that, the more than 1,000 Cao Army prisoners of war who were incorporated under Deng Ai because of their meritorious service, Guan Ping also handed them over to Zhou Cang's subordinates this time to guard Xiangyang.

After all, although the Cao army's prisoners of war made meritorious contributions and returned to obedience, how to say that this trip to the north was also an attack on the Cao army, so that they could deal with their former comrades, and there was no chance that anything would happen.

Late that night, Guan Ping and Deng Ai were dressed in military uniforms and led 3,000 Jingzhou elite soldiers who were already fully armed to gather next to a reed in Hanshui.

"Ladies and gentlemen, the goal of our group this time is to go north along the Bishui River, cross the Dahu Mountain, and march to the important town of Cao Wei and the capital of Xu."

At this moment, Guan Ping stood in armor and said loudly with a sword.

Hearing this, the slightest discussion in the array arose instantly, and then various discussions began.

"Soldiers are coming to Xudu?"

"Attacking Xuchang City, just rely on me and more than 3,000 people?"

Seeing that everyone was talking, Guan Ping smiled, but he didn't interrupt and let everyone play.

This is actually what he did on purpose, he wanted to let the soldiers get a real battle plan when they set off in advance, and then let them vent their inner tension.

In this way, after going north, the whole army can be calm and calm, and it will not lead to the discouragement of the army!

After waiting for a while, one of the military marquis, Zhuanghan, arched his hand and said loudly: "Young General, do you want to lead me and more than 3,000 people to the north to go to the hinterland of Cao's army and bring troops to the national capital?" ”

"Yes, I will personally lead you and others to attack Xudu to attract the attention of Cao's army, and then I will be able to let the prince lead the main army of the Fancheng front line to pull out Fancheng."

"Ping knows, you must be worried in your heart at this time, just with more than 3,000 of us, can we defeat Xu Du, isn't that self-defeating and sending you to death?"

Speaking of this, Guan Ping paused, and said to himself: "Actually, this time our army's northern expedition first flooded the Seventh Army, broke the Cao army, and then took Xiangyang City. ”

"Now, the prince and the prince have led the army to attack Fancheng, and the momentum has already alarmed Cao Thief, and the traitor Cao Cao has already ordered the transfer of soldiers from all over his rule to Fancheng at this time."

"It can be said that now Xudu is the most empty time, and when I go north at this moment, it will be like a strange soldier inserting into the heart of the enemy."

"As long as the prince and the prince win a great victory in Fancheng, then they can echo our army from afar, and we will naturally turn the crisis into safety."

"Ladies and gentlemen, Ping promises that this time when he goes north, all those who have made meritorious contributions in combat will be awarded the first grade."

Slowly, Guan Ping first explained the emptiness around Xu Du, and then threw out the temptation of sealing the official.

As soon as these words came out, the military marquis who asked the question earlier immediately surged with enthusiasm and said loudly: "Young General, the villain is willing to follow the north and make meritorious contributions, at any cost!" ”

As this military marquis made a statement, many soldiers and generals continued to shout.

"I'm willing to go north!"

Seeing this, Deng Ai, who was on the side, couldn't help but mutter: "The young general's methods are really clever!" ”

In fact, the fact that this soldier can have such a strong consciousness also comes from Guan Ping's promise that all those who have made meritorious contributions in this battle will be awarded the first rank.

That's what inspires them to fight!

How did the so-called elite soldiers come about? It is not trained in the training on weekdays, but it is tempered in the battle of blood and fire, plus the use of military merits to motivate the soldiers, the marquis to worship the generals, the knighthood and other means to stimulate the soldiers.

Only in this way can we forge elite soldiers, unrivaled divisions.

On weekdays, although meritorious service can also be awarded, it is not as good as now, it is the soldiers of the entire army competing together, and only the highest meritorious service will have the opportunity to be awarded the first rank.

But now, it is Guan Ping's promise that as long as he makes meritorious contributions in this battle, he will be able to be awarded the first level of official title on the original basis.

In this way, the competitive pressure is much less, and the soldiers' desire to fight is naturally increased.

After all, what a soldier in the army hopes for is to kill the enemy on the battlefield and make meritorious contributions, and then pay homage to the generals and return to his hometown with honor.

Staring at the soldier for a moment, Guan Ping smiled and said, "What is your surname, and what is your current position?" ”

"Yu Major General, the villain's surname is Zhao, his name is Zhongzhong, he is the younger brother of the former governor Zhao Lei, and now he is a military marquis in the army."

Seeing that the young general was staring at himself and asking, the former military marquis said with neither humility nor arrogance.

After finishing speaking, Guan Ping's smile became thicker and thicker, he stepped forward, walked in front of Zhao Zhong, stretched out his hand to pat his shoulder, and said loudly: "Good job, strive to go north this time, make meritorious contributions, and be awarded the first rank." ”

"Get on an equal footing with your brother as soon as possible!"

Afterwards, Guan Ping looked at the soldiers around him, and then said loudly: "I hope that you can all make meritorious contributions this time and return alive." ”

"The major general is mighty, mighty!"

Seeing that their major general was so approachable, the whole sergeant encouraged them, and although they deliberately lowered their voices, they still made a faint noise.

Immediately, Guan Ping ordered: "Shizai, open the warship, let the soldiers get on the ship in turn, and then pull out!" ”

"No!"

When the order was laid, Deng Ai waved his sword and arranged for his soldiers to go to the reeds and uncover a layer of mast cloth in an instant, and then hundreds of ships came into view.

However, these ships are not military vessels, but fishing vessels.

In order to avoid going north too conspicuously, Guan Ping scattered his fishing boats and marched forward in disguise, preparing to avoid the eyes and ears of the Cao army along the coast, cross the water, and unexpectedly enter the hinterland of Yuzhou.

"Report, tell the major general, General Pang asked to see, he said he came to ask for war!"

Just as the three thousand soldiers were on board in turn, the heralds rushed to the ship, and then gave a message.