Chapter 396: Surprise attack on Yangping Pass

Lu Bu unfolded the map and examined it carefully.

In terms of the overall situation, it is more detailed than the previous maps. The length of many mountains, the width of rivers and the potential of the water are indicated. Make it clear at a glance.

Especially from Fucheng to Chengdu, there are detailed records of all military camps and towns.

After reading it, Lu Bu turned his anger into joy: "Okay, good..." ”

Hearing Lu Bu say three good words in a row, Nie Zheng finally breathed a sigh of relief.

"Nie Zheng..."

"The minister is here."

Nie Zheng looked up at Lu Bu.

Lu Bu put away the map, sat down and said, "You shadows... It's really time to tighten management. Many times the delivery of messages is too slow and inaccurate. Especially this map... Well, I'm not going to pursue the map anymore, I'll let the Ministry of Rites reward you. I'm talking about... Attitude to do things. Yes is yes, no is no. You can't draw a topographic map of Sichuan and Shu, you can not give it to me, why should it be shoddy? Do you know what the consequences of a fake map are? ”

"It's... The subordinates will pay attention to it later. ”

Nie Zhengyi had a cold sweat on his forehead, and said in his heart: "Fortunately, I brought a new topographic map of Sichuan and Shu, otherwise I would have to be scolded." ”

"You go back first, I'll call you again if there's something."

"No."

Nie Zheng hurriedly left.

Lu Bu took the new topographic map of Sichuan and Shu and couldn't wait to go to the barracks.

In the account.

Lu Bu summoned generals at all levels and hung up the map.

Han Xin glanced at it and said lightly: "This map is a bit like the real thing. ”

"Good eyesight."

Lu Bu said: "This map was just sent by the shadow. According to Nie Zheng, the shadow commander, even Liu Bei doesn't know the terrain of Yizhou, there is only such a map, and it is in our hands, it seems that God wants to destroy him. ”

"Liu Bei has just occupied Yizhou, and he hasn't come to get familiar with the terrain in a hurry, so it's a good time to fight him." Yang Lin stroked the beard under his forehead and said.

"Well, General Yang is right. Attacking Liu Bei at this time is a God-given opportunity. ”

Lu Bu glanced at Xu Shu and said, "Yuan Zhi, don't persuade me anymore, let's make up our minds to eliminate Liu Bei and occupy Yizhou." ”

"Yes. The minister is only worried.... ”

"Don't worry. Our Xu Yangjing has more than one million troops, and it should be no problem to hold on for a few months. After Liu Bei is eliminated, he will return to the Central Plains to help in the war. ”

Xu Shu clasped his fists and responded: "Yes." The minister must help the lord take Yizhou. ”

The matter of attacking Shu was determined.

Lu Bu waved his hand to the map on the side and said, "From the topography, Liu Bei's Yizhou has steep mountains and many jungles, which is indeed easy to defend and difficult to attack. If it is defended by our new army, it is estimated that no one will be able to defeat it. However, Liu Bei's army was mostly newly recruited recruits and lacked training and actual combat experience. Without fully understanding the terrain, confront us and do not have any advantage. ”

"I just studied the map and thought I could divide my troops and move forward. All the way to the south, first captured Jiangzhou and Ba County, and successively recovered the counties, sending one or two brigades of troops to garrison. Then march towards the Sword Pavilion. The other road went southwest and occupied Yangping Pass. First, it can shock Cao Ren in Hanzhong County, so that he does not dare to help Liu Bei, and he does not dare to return to the Central Plains, which can reduce the pressure on the Central Plains battlefield and the Yizhou battlefield. Second, after occupying Yangping Pass, we also formed a trend of mutual assistance with our other army, which could meet our army and join the army in the Sword Pavilion. ”

Lu Bu's strategy is exactly the same as Zhuge Liang's prediction.

If Liu Bei could hear it, he would definitely praise Zhuge Liang.

"The lord's strategy for marching is very good, and the general agrees." Yang Lin came out of the queue.

"The last general agrees..."

The generals of all divisions and brigades were busy echoing.

Only Song Xian and Cao Xing hesitated.

Xu Shu stared at the map with a thoughtful expression.

Song Xian and Cao Xing have been following Lu Bu for a long time, knowing that things can't be agreed too quickly, after the Jinshawan incident, after seeing the fate of Cheng Lian and Wei Xu, they gradually became old foxes.

"Yuan Zhi thinks my strategy is not good?"

"It's not bad... is too difficult to achieve. Xu Shu said: "From Fucheng to Yangping Pass, it takes three hundred miles of Shu Road, even if there is no Shu army ambush, it is difficult to reach." ”

After that, he engaged the Shu army at Yangping Pass. If Zhuge Liang did not deploy heavy troops, and Cao Ren of Hanzhong County did not aid Yangping Pass, it would be fine, only one or two brigades would be able to conquer it. If there are more than 50,000 Shu troops stationed at Yangping Pass, and Cao Ren to help, then we will send at least ten brigades or so... ”

Xu Shu talked about a lot of difficulties.

The biggest difficulty is how to get to the Sword Pavilion after conquering Yangping Pass. Because from Yangping Pass to Sword Pavilion, it is necessary to pass through thousands of miles of Shu Road, and the road is narrow and difficult to travel. What should I do if I encounter an ambush by the Shu army? What should I do if the mountain road collapses? What should I do if I run out of food?

Any one problem could lead to the annihilation of the entire army!

"The minister believes that Zhuge Liang has laid a heavy army at Yangping Pass. Even if you don't want to resist us, you have to guard against Cao Ren of Hanzhong County. Therefore, the strength of the attack on Yangping Pass requires at least one army. Li Jing said.

"One army is too many..."

Lu Bu sat upright, glanced at everyone, and said: "Going to Yangping Pass is a strange soldier, and it is expensive in the word 'strange'. Not by artillery. Think about it, if this strange army can suddenly appear before the gate, will tens of thousands of people be needed to attack the city? I think two regiments are enough! ”

"Two regiments?"

The generals in the tent asked in surprise.

Lu Bu rolled his eyes: "I'm just making an analogy." It's not really just two regiments. ”

"And how many soldiers does the lord plan to send?" Xu Shu asked.

"Just go to a division."

Lu Bu set his eyes on Han Xin. The meaning is obvious, it is to send Han Xin's first division to Yangpingguan.

Han Xin understood, clenched his fists and said: "Return to the lord, the plan to occupy Yangping Pass, the last general very much agrees, but the last general is not sure, with the strength of a division, to complete this task." ”

Han Shin refused to take orders.

"Lord, let the last general go, right?" Pei Yuanqing was overjoyed, and he couldn't wait to go out to fight. Xindao Han Xin is a fool, a great opportunity, missed in vain.

"You can't..."

Lu Bu knew very well in his heart that Pei Yuanqing was brave and unscrupulous, and he was overwhelmed by the heavy responsibility. If you really want to stand alone, I'm afraid you won't be able to fight Zhuge Liang and Cao Ren. In case of the loss of Yangping Pass, the Central Plains and Yizhou will be in trouble.

"Why can't the last general?" Pei Yuanqing was very unconvinced.

Lu Bu ignored him, but still set his eyes on Han Xin and said, "Didn't General Han dare to fight Zhuge Liang and Cao Ren?" Still don't believe in your own strength? ”

"Uh..."

Han Xin knew that he couldn't escape, and after thinking about it, he said, "If General Pei is with him, the last general is willing to give it a try." ”

"I just said... Going to Yangping Pass is a surprise soldier, and only one division is needed. ”

Han Xin explained: "The last general means... As long as General Pei accompanies him, there is no need for the Seventh Division. Because Cao Liu's subordinates are fierce generals, General Pei is often needed. It just so happens that General Pei's reputation is not obvious, and he can make meritorious contributions. ”