Chapter 967: A Golden Opportunity
Since the invasion of the Liangzhou Army, the strategic deployment of the Cao-Liu coalition army has mostly come from the hands of Xun You and Cheng Yu.
Now, Xun You and Cheng Yu have put forward a proposal to withdraw their troops, and the civil and military forces of the Cao-Liu coalition army can only be silent.
Soon, the hall of the Liangqiu City Mansion fell into a dead silence, and the solemn and depressing atmosphere not only permeated the hall, but also pressed on the hearts of everyone.
After a long time!
Now, the life and death of his second brother is uncertain, and the Qingzhou nest is always under the attack of the Liangzhou army, and the lives of his family members cannot be guaranteed......
All kinds of worries were suppressed in his heart, and Liu Bei was already a little panicked.
"Mengde, what do you think?"
Liu Bei, who was originally moody, was now a solemn look; The usual composure is long gone.
Listening to what Liu Bei said, Cao Cao already knew in his heart that Liu Bei agreed to withdraw his troops.
"If you don't withdraw your troops, you will be surrounded by the Liangzhou Army from all sides; If the troops are withdrawn...... Where should we retreat? ”
There was a long sigh in his heart, and in his slender eyes, there was a dark light of powerlessness and confusion, and in Cao Cao's hoarse voice, some sadness poured out.
Whether it is Liu Bei, or Cao and Liu's allied forces, they think like this......
'Yes, where should I retreat?'
The encirclement of the Liangzhou Army has already been laid, and there is not much left of the deep defense line of the coalition army.
No matter where their coalition forces retreated, they could not escape the encirclement of the Liangzhou army. Moreover, the encirclement of the enemy army is weakening step by step. ’
"Lord Gong, Liu Gong!
If our army does not move and continues to stop on the front line of Liangqiu and Changyi, it will inevitably be surrounded by the Liangzhou army. ”
Xun You's expression was full of solemnity, and his tone was full of solemn and deep voice: "Only retreat, maybe there is a glimmer of life!"
Cheng Yu nodded approvingly.
"Gongda means ......"
Guo Jia, who looked very solemn, also said in a hoarse voice: "Our army gave up the first line of Changyi and Dongyi, and retreated east to the first line of Taishan County and the first line of Luguo?"
"Retreating to the front line of Taishan County and Lu Country is not the best policy!"
Cheng Yu, who locked his eyebrows, shook his head and said in a deep voice: "Our army has to continue to retreat eastward, and it is best to retreat to the front line of Beihai Country and Donglai County."
If it is really like what Cheng Yu said, the army can smoothly retreat to the front line of Beihai Country and Donglai County, they really have a chance to escape.
But such a chance of survival is not in their hands, but in the hands of the Liangzhou army.
Hearing what Cheng Yu said, some hope suddenly rose in the hearts of the civil and military forces of the Cao and Liu coalition forces. It's better to survive than to stay in this place!
"Zhao Yun's department has captured the first line of Pingling in the east of Jinan; The garrison of Linjiang City is empty, and the Qi country is in danger. The northeast retreat route of our army has been blocked by the enemy.
If Zhang Liao's troops captured Donghai County and Langxie Kingdom, the route of our army's retreat to the east would definitely be cut off by the enemy. ”
Liu Bei lowered his head and groaned, and then looked up at Xun Yu and Cheng Yu, and sighed: "It is good to retreat to the first line of Beihai Country and Donglai County, but how easy is it?"
Liu Bei's concerns are not unreasonable. Now, the retreat direction of the Cao-Liu coalition army is only northeast and east; But in both directions, there were heavy sieges of the Liangzhou army.
Cao Liu allied forces all the civil and military, and nodded worriedly...... That's right, how to break through the enemy's defenses?
"If it's as expected......
After Zhao Yun's troops captured Dongpingling, they would inevitably march east to the Linjiang line; The enemy army will certainly not fortify on the front line of Taishan County. Let's read books
Right now, presumably ...... Zhang Liao's troops were on the way to capture Donghai County and Langxie Kingdom; For the time being, his army did not have time to move westward to encircle our army.
Once...... Zhao Yun's troops captured the State of Qi and then captured the Kingdom of Beihai; Zhang Liao's subordinates captured Donghai County and Langxie Kingdom......
At that time, the enemy's troops and horses on both sides were bound to move westward to besiege our army.
At that time, if our army wants to retreat eastward and escape again, there will be nothing to be done, and there will be no opportunity to take advantage of it! ”
Xun You, whose expression was full of solemnity, said solemnly: "That is the case......
Our army should take advantage of this opportunity to quickly retreat eastward, and retreat to the front line of Beihai Kingdom and Donglai County before Zhao Yun and Zhang Liao's troops advanced westward to encircle. ”
After thinking about it, the Cao Liu coalition army really felt that such a strategy was feasible.
"If our army can retreat to the first line of Beihai Country and Donglai County, it will be able to successfully escape."
Cheng Yu's brows relaxed, and he said loudly: "At that time, our army can go to sea by boat and go to Liaodong and Lelang County."
The civil and military forces of Cao Liu and the army were overjoyed, if things could develop according to Xun Yu and Cheng Yu's expectations, they would definitely be able to escape.
As long as they go to sea, as long as they go to Liaodong and Lelang County, they can also use the power of Goguryeo, Silla, and Baekje to compete with the Liangzhou army.
But listening to Xun You's analysis, and then listening to what Cheng Yu said, Cao Cao and Liu Bei were both happy in their hearts, the two looked at each other, and nodded in unison.
Guo Jia, who was overjoyed, said loudly: "Lord, without further ado, the plan can be sent quickly!"
"According to Gongda and Zhongde!"
Liu Bei glanced at Guo Jia, and immediately, looking at the direction of Xun You and Cheng Yu, he nodded heavily, and his originally dull voice became a little lighter.
"As seen by Gongda and Zhongde...... When should we withdraw our troops? ”
Cao Cao, who was stroking the long hair under his chin, closed his slender eyes slightly, glanced at Guo Jia, nodded, and then looked at Xun You and Cheng Yu, and his tone became a little lighter.
"Right now, the Liangzhou army is busy surrounding Chengwu City, and there is no time to take care of our army for the time being, this will be a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity!"
Seeing that the two commanders agreed to his suggestion, Xun You breathed a sigh of relief in his heart, and hurriedly said: "Our army should withdraw tonight!"
"Gongda's words are very true!
Tomorrow, after the destruction of Chengwu City, the Liangzhou Army will inevitably enter the east of Liangqiu City, Changyi, and Dongyi. ”
Cheng Yu, who was frowning, seconded loudly: "Our army should withdraw unexpectedly!"
Liu Bei's heart was stunned, and he muttered: "Will the hasty withdrawal of troops arouse the suspicion of the Liangzhou army?"
"Liu Gong is too worried!"
Xun You waved his hand and said loudly: "Our army has withdrawn several times, and if we withdraw again tonight, the Liangzhou army will definitely not have any suspicions."
"Half an hour later, the army retreats east!"
Cao Cao stood up, looked around at the civil and military forces in the hall, and said in a solemn voice: "When the army retreats eastward, it is enough to carry only grain, grass, baggage, gold, silver, treasures, etc., you don't need to bring them."
In order to travel lightly, in order to increase the speed of the march, Cao Cao can be regarded as a desperate bet.
"Wait, obey the orders of the alliance leader!"
Everyone got up, clasped their fists and arched their hands, and said in unison.
Subsequently, the civil and military forces of the Cao and Liu coalition troops left the hall and went to prepare for the withdrawal of troops.
Half an hour later, the Cao Liu coalition army of 90,000 cavalry withdrew from Liangqiu City in batches and retreated eastward.