Gao Ran sat down and said solemnly: "Governor Dadu, the last general thinks that Zhang Liao's intention is not to attack Yangzhou, so as to force the Governor to lead the army to rescue Yangzhou, and then intercept the army in the middle of the road. In this way, Zhang Liao ostensibly attacked Yangzhou, but achieved the goal of attacking Yuzhou. Sima Junshi concluded that Yuzhou was a big battlefield for the decisive battle between Shu and Wei, and there would be no mistake. ”

Cao Ren continued: "What you say makes sense, and I think so too. Zhang Liao's attack on Yangzhou was a conspiracy, even if we saw through Zhang Liao's plan, we still had to rescue. Once Xu Shu and Zhang Liao join forces, the two armies attack Yangzhou, Yu Ban, Li Tong and others will definitely not be able to hold it, and Yuzhou will have to send troops. Zhang Liao is worthy of being the general who guards one side. ”

Gao Ran shook his head and smiled, and said, "Metropolitan Governor, Zhang Liao's plan is a yang scheme, but it can also be resolved. ”

Cao Ren was overjoyed and hurriedly asked, "Is there any way?" ”

Gao Ran said unhurriedly: "Metropolitan Governor, we can not only defuse it, but also fight back." The Metropolitan Governor thought about it carefully, now Zhang Liao led the army to attack Yangzhou, is it very similar to the army of Wei during the Warring States Period, they fought Yangzhou, the Metropolitan Governor can follow the example of besieging Wei to rescue Zhao and send troops to attack Nanyang. If Nanyang is lost, Yizhou and Jingzhou will be affected. When Zhang Liao learned that there was a crisis in Nanyang, he would inevitably lead his army to retreat and return to Nanyang, and the danger in Yangzhou was immediately lifted. ”

Cao Ren's eyes rolled, and a look of joy appeared on his face.

This Gao Yan is really talented.

A hint of pride flashed in Gao Lan's eyes, and he continued: "Zhang Liao led the army back to Nanyang, and we can also use Sun Bin to deal with Pang Juan's strategy. took the initiative to engage Zhang Liao, but pretended to be invincible, and after the army was defeated and retreated, he set up an ambush to ambush the Shu army. Or, when Zhang Liao led his army to retreat to Nanyang County, he ambushed Zhang Liao's army halfway and laid the victory. ”

"Good, good strategy!"

Cao Ren laughed, a cheerful look on his face.

After laughing, Cao Ren said: "With General Gao to assist the governor, Yuzhou is worry-free." It is right to send troops to Nanyang, but we can't take out all the strength of Ancheng, otherwise Zhang Liao will come to encircle Wei and save Zhao, and we will be passive. When the army attacks Nanyang, it is also necessary to ensure that Ancheng can be defended, so that it can attack Nanyang with confidence. ”

After a pause, Cao Ren continued: "Gao Lan, this time to attack Nanyang, you will lead an army of 80,000. The Governor is in charge of Anseong and will prepare logistics supplies for you. This is your time to fight for success, don't miss it. ”

"Thank you, Grand Duke!"

Gao Ran was overjoyed, he didn't expect Cao Ren to let him lead the army.

Judging from Sima Yi's inference, Gao Ran knew that there were four battlefields, and Yuzhou, where he was located, was one of them. As long as Zhang Liao is defeated, Nanyang County is taken, and Jingzhou is approached, Gao Ran will definitely be reused by Cao Cao.

When I think of the good things that lie ahead, I am overjoyed.

He respectfully bowed to Cao Ren and immediately went to gather the army.

……

Anyang County, located in the southwest of Ancheng, Yuzhou Zhishu, belongs to Runan County.

Zhang Liao led 60,000 elites to send troops from Anhui County, and could have directly attacked Ancheng, the state seat of Yuzhou, but chose to avoid Ancheng and entered Runan County, with the front pointing to Yangzhou.

In this way, both Cao Ren and Gao Ran thought that Zhang Liao was doing this on purpose.

Outside the county seat, large armies were stationed.

In the big tent of the Chinese army, Zhang Liao was browsing the recent news.

When Zhang Liao learned that Fa Zheng had wiped out Sima Yi's 60,000 Wei troops with 1,000 casualties, and that Wang Can had defeated Cao Cao's tiger and leopard cavalry at Tiger Prison Pass, and had also destroyed 20,000 elite Wei troops, his heart was full of blood and he was extremely happy. Zhang Liao put down the bamboo slips, thinking about the war in Yuzhou, and was also full of expectations. 、

The two-way army in the north has achieved brilliant results, and he will not lose to Fa Zheng and others.

"Whew!!"

The tent curtain was rolled up, and the harsh sunlight shone in.

Huang Xu strode in, clasped his fists and said: "My lord, we went straight to Yangzhou, but we haven't gotten the news that Cao Ren and Gao Ran sent troops, in case the two of them don't send troops according to the arrangement of the military advisor, wouldn't everything be in vain." ”

Zhang Liao scolded with a smile: "Stinky boy, don't you believe in the military advisor? ”

Huang Xu pursed his lips and said: "The war is changing rapidly, if Cao Ren doesn't see our intentions, but instead increases the troops in Yangzhou, the army left in Nanyang will become an ornament, and the plan of the military division will also fail." ”

Zhang Liao said: "Boy, the military advisor is thoughtful and has already considered three possibilities. The first is that Cao Ren sent troops to Nanyang, the second is that Cao Ren sent troops to Yangzhou, and the third is that Cao Ren defended Yuzhou. The three possible military divisions have corresponding countermeasures, and you can rest assured that the training soldiers are that we will have something to do in the near future. ”

At this time, another lieutenant walked in.

The lieutenant clasped his fists and said, "My lord, the news of Cao Jun has just been transmitted. Cao Ren sent Gao Ran to lead an army of 80,000 to Nanyang, obviously preparing to attack Wanxian. ”

Zhang Liao had a smile on his face and waved his hand to let the captain retreat.

He stood up and asked, "Huang Xu, what is the result?" ”

Huang Xu said with a smile: "A military advisor is a military advisor, not bad at all." ”

Zhang Liao Zhengse said: "Gao Ran led an army of 80,000 to go on the expedition, and it is time for us to act." Huang Xu, immediately mobilize all the soldiers in the army, and tomorrow we will lead the army back to Nanyang. Hey, Cao Ren and Gao Ran must be very happy when they get the news of our withdrawal, they all thought that we would be tricked so quickly, but unfortunately they didn't know who was tricked! ”

"No!!"

Huang Xu replied with his fists clenched, and hurriedly went down to prepare.

……

Gao Ran led 80,000 elites from Ancheng, passing through Yichun County and Langling County, and entering Nanyang County. This action immediately caused an uproar in Nanyang County. The officials who stayed in Wanxian County successively issued orders to make the counties resist desperately, but in the face of Gao Lan's 80,000 army, the county orders of each county could not stop the 80,000 Wei army, and most of them were defeated and retreated.

Galloping all the way, Gao Ran soon arrived at Biyang County, east of Nanyang County.

The county commander of Biyang County resisted desperately and was finally defeated

The county order was withdrawn to Wanxian County, and Gao Ran naturally occupied Biyang County.

County office, in the hall.

Gao Ran sat directly above the hall, looking at the things in the hall, and a sense of pride arose. This battle with Zhang Liao will be his battle for fame. Zhang Liao sits in Nanyang and controls the soldiers and horses of Jingzhou, which is the right of the feudal officials, especially Zhang Liao is highly valued by Wang Can, as long as Gao Ran defeats Zhang Liao, it will be a great achievement.

Those who march to fight wars, on the one hand, serve the country, and on the other hand, they also want to be famous in the world.

Undoubtedly, Gao Dian is more inclined to the latter.

"Step! Trample!! ”

Outside the hall, there was a sound of fragmented footsteps. I saw three generals wearing armor and swords at their waists walking in. These three people are all generals under Gao Lan, among which the thin man standing on the left is named Gao Peng, the burly man standing in the middle is named Li Da, and the general standing on the right is named Zhu Fu.

Gao Ran asked, "The three of you are here together, what is the important matter?" ”

Gao Peng said loudly: "General, Governor Cao sent someone to deliver a message, Zhang Liao learned that you led the army to approach Nanyang, and have begun to withdraw and return, I hope that the adults will prepare as soon as possible." ”

Gao Ran laughed and said, "As the general expected, Zhang Liao is still worried about Nanyang's safety." ”

Zhu Fu said: "General, it took us one day to take Biyang County, and in another half a month, all the counties of Nanyang County will have to be occupied by the general." General, you give the order, we will send troops to approach Wan County and conquer the Taishou Mansion in Nanyang County. By the time Zhang Liao led the army back in a hurry, Nanyang had already changed hands. ”

Gao Ran shook his head and said, "We were able to take Biyang County because the county order of Biyang County was withdrawn. Similarly, the troops of each county began to withdraw to Wan County, and the troops of Nanyang County were stationed near Wan County, and once they marched, they would encounter greater and greater resistance. As long as Zhang Liao is destroyed, these county orders are not to be worried, and the army temporarily stays in Biyang County, waiting to fight Zhang Liao. ”

Obviously, Gao Ran was ready to do things according to Sun Bin's plan.

The marching and arranging the formation completely relied on the content recorded in the art of war, but it was not used flexibly, and after all, it was a rigid copy, and the essence of the art of war was not obtained. But for Gao Peng, Zhu Fu, Li Quan and others, Gao Ran is already very powerful.

Don't you see, has Zhang Liao withdrawn his troops?

This has been developed according to Gao Yan's inference.

PS: one of the three watches;