"Master Xun, I'm afraid this Jiujiang is not easy to fight."

Xun You had already led an army of 80,000 at this time, Jiujiang Yicheng (east of Huaiyuan County, Bengbu City, Anhui Province). The general of the army is one of the princes who responded to the text in the past, and now Xuzhou Guangling is too guarded by Zhang Chao.

Zhang Chao's sigh made Xun You frown a little. It's really hard to attack, but can you say these demoralizing words?

Xun You thought for a while, and asked Zhang Chao beside him: "Zhang Taishou, what is the strength of Sun Ce in Jiujiang?" ”

Zhang Chao thought for a while and said in a deep voice: "If there is no difference, there will be 10,000 sailors and 20,000 troops." ”

"Where is Chen Bing?"

"Mostly in Shouchun!" Zhang Chao pointed to the map and continued: "There are defenders in Dangtu City (100 miles northeast of Shouchun) and Zhongli City (100 miles in the east) along the Huai River. ”

Xun You stroked his chin and continued to ask, "The water army won't be on the Huai River, right?" ”

"Not really." Zhang Chao took over and said: "The 10,000 sailors are all in the Shaobi Lake (quèbēi) south of Shouchun on weekdays, and the Huai River is connected to the north of Shaopi. As long as there is a war, Sun Ce's 10,000-strong army can go north into the Huai River at any time and participate in the war along the Huai River. ”

Xun You frowned slightly, and said with some doubts: "Shaobei? Shaobi is an artificial lake, I heard that a few years ago, didn't it almost dry up? ”

Zhang Chao glanced at Xun You in surprise and said: "The military advisor is really knowledgeable, and he can know these little things. ”

"That's true. However, after Sun Ce became king in Wu County, he vigorously developed the water system around the Jiujiang River, one was used to irrigate farmland, and the other was naturally to prepare for war. ”

"What a Sun Ce, really far-sighted!" Xun You exclaimed with some admiration: "In this way, wouldn't it be difficult to attack Jiujiang from the Huai River?" ”

Zhang Chao smiled slightly bitterly: "It is indeed a little difficult. However, the most important thing is that there is no naval army under the lord's command that can fight with Sun Ce's naval army. Even if he can catch up with the six or seven points of Sun Ce's army, the last general is confident that he will capture Jiujiang. ”

Xun You nodded, lowered his head and pondered.

"How about attacking Jiujiang from Guangling?"

Zhang Chao continued to smile bitterly: "At the junction of Jiujiang and Guangling, there is a canal, I'm afraid..."

"Zhang Taishou, is it past the flood season now?"

Zhang Chao was stunned when he heard this, and subconsciously replied: "It's autumn, and it's indeed past the flood season." ”

"Flood season!" Xun Yu sighed, put his hands behind his back, and slowly came to the outside of the mansion yamen.

"General Zang Hong!"

"The end will be."

"Ordered to lead 5,000 naval troops to Xia Cai (now Fengtai County, Huainan City, Anhui), to prepare to attack Shouchun."

"Huh?" Zang Hong was stunned, just like this 5,000 naval army to attack Shouchun? But I don't think I can command a navy, do I?

"Huh? Questions? Xun You's eyebrows tightened, and he looked at Zang Hong calmly.

"The last general commands!" Frightened by Xun You, Zang Hong hugged his fists and took the order.

"Where is Wang Lang?"

"The last general!" Wang Lang stood up nervously, he wouldn't let the last general go to lead the water army to fight.

"He ordered Wang Lang to return to Guangling immediately, dispatch the defenders of Guangling (present-day Yangzhou City, Jiangsu), cross the river south, and attack Dantu of Wujun (east of present-day Zhenjiang City, Jiangsu)."

"Huh? Attacking Dantu? Wang Lang was stunned for a moment, and said suspiciously: "Xun Junshi, the navy is all in the Huai River area." ”

"The infantry can't cross the river?"

Looking at Xun Yu with a black face, Wang Lang replied worriedly: "Yes." ”

"That's fine." Xun You said with a slightly angry face: "How to cross the river, your own thoughts."

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"No!" Wang Lang had a bitter face and clenched his fists to receive his life.

Xun You turned around, looked at Zhang Chao with a smile and said, "I think Lord Taishou should know about Jiujiang County." ”

"Goo-dong!" Zhang Chao swallowed a mouthful of saliva fiercely and said tremblingly: "It's... Understand. But..."

"Just understand!" Xun You immediately interrupted Zhang Chao and said: "Please also ask the adults who are too thin to immediately select a dozen elite soldiers from the army and go to the Yinling Tomb of Jiujiang (more than 100 miles east of Huainan City, Anhui Province). ”

"Dare to ask the military master." Zhang Chao's face darkened and asked, "What is the task of the last general?" ”

"Spend all your time!"

"Huh?" Zhang Chao was stunned, not understanding what Xun Yu meant.

"Pretend to be a person from the rivers and lakes, and go to Daoyin Tomb to make trouble." Xun Yu shrunk and said with a smile: "It's best to kill a few children of the family and make Yin Ling chaotic." ”

Homicide? Zhang Chao was puzzled for a while, and then said as if he didn't understand: "The last general understands." ”

"By the way, before leaving, I still have to worry about Lord Taishou."

Zhang Chao clenched his fists and said with a straight face: "That's what the military advisor ordered." ”

Xun You lightly arched his hand and said casually: "Please also ask Lord Taishou to send someone to find out who the Jiujiang defenders are." ”

"No!"

Zhang Chao clenched his fists again and walked out of the palace with a group of generals.

"General, what do you mean?"

"What do you ask?" Zhang Chao reprimanded fiercely: "The military advisor is a clever plan, how can we speculate?" ”

"We just need to obey the arrangement of the military advisor and complete our tasks."

The corners of Zang Hong and Wang Lang's mouths twitched slightly, and they looked at Zhang Chao speechlessly.

At this time, in the Jiujiang County Administration on the other side of the Huai River, General Wu Guoshou was also convening Jiujiang officials to discuss the defense of Jiujiang.

At this time, the Taishou of Jiujiang was a very young scribe, surnamed Lu Mingxun, the word Boyan, a native of Wu County, Wu County (now Suzhou, Jiangsu).

The Lu family is in Wu County, although it is not as good as those big families that have been passed down for hundreds of years, but the Lu family also has a great status in Wu County. grandfather Lu Xuan, the official to the city gate captain; His father, Lu Jun, was appointed as the governor of Jiujiang (now Shouchundong, Anhui).

Lu Xun himself has been extremely intelligent since he was a child and is famous in Kanto.

Now Lu Xun, who has only 20 places, has sat on the important position of Jiujiang Taishou early.

Jiujiang is adjacent to Yuzhou and Xuzhou, and it can be said to be the most important border place for today's Wu State.

Sun Ce was able to arrange for Lu Xun to be stationed here, and it can be imagined that in Sun Ce's mind, Lu Xun's military talent is so powerful, even if it is not as good as Zhou Yu, I am afraid it is not much worse.

"Yu Taishou, the messengers have already set off."

Lu Xun helped the general in front of him up, nodded slightly, and said, "General Ziming has worked hard. ”

The young man in front of him, who was called General Ziming by Lu Xun, was named Lü Meng, a native of Fupi in Runan (now Lujiagang, Funan, Anhui), who was also a handsome man at that time.

Before Lü Meng could reach the crown, he crossed the Yangtze River south and attached himself to his brother-in-law Deng Dang. And Deng Dang is Sun Ce's general.

Although Lü Meng was young, his extraordinary talent and bravery in battle allowed Sun Ce to dig Lü Meng out of the army.

One is good at strategy, the other is good at fighting, Sun Ce handed over Jiujiang to the two, and his heart was naturally relieved.

After Lu Xun helped Lu Meng up, he led Lu Meng to the front of Yutu.

"General Ziming, have you figured out how to deal with Cao Jun?"

Lu Meng respectfully clenched his fists, and said: "The military order that the last general received before is to fully assist Taishou to defend Jiujiang,

The last general will not dare to speak falsely. ”

"Huh!" Lu Xun smiled lightly and said: "Both of us are new backs, but there are many old ministers in the court who are not convinced." Brother Ziming, don't be modest, the two of us should work together well, so as not to make mistakes and be slandered in the court. ”

When Lu Meng heard this, his brows furrowed slightly, and he said, "Since this is the case, the last general will have overstepped." ”

"Commander Cao Jun is Xun You." Lu Meng said solemnly: "Xun Yu is this person, I think Lord Taishou knows better than the last general. ”

"Xun Yu is a good plan, and the duel before the battle, I'm afraid that even the world-famous Jia Xu and Zhuge Liang can't compare. We want to hold the Xun Yu army north of the Huai River, and we can't afford to leave anything to chance. ”

"Xun You Chen Bing Yicheng seems to be planning to cross the river from Yicheng. But the last general dared to conclude that Xun You would inevitably attack Shouchun, and even divide his troops to Guangling, raid Wu County, and mess with our positions. ”

Lu Meng's face has always been very solemn, and Lu Xun can see the indelible worry in Lu Meng's eyes.

Lu Xun thought for a while, nodded and said, "It's indeed possible." ”

"But no matter what strategy Xun Yu makes, it is a fact that Cao Jun does not have a naval army worthy of a war."

When Lu Meng heard this, he looked at Lu Xun suspiciously.

Lu Xun smiled lightly and continued: "Zi Ming think about it, if Zi Ming doesn't have an elite navy under his own command, how does Zi Ming plan to let the army cross the river?" ”

Lu Meng was slightly stunned, propped his chin and said slowly: "It is inevitable to attack the east and the west, and then use the method of army operations to land and operate." ”

"Then it's over." Lu Xun chuckled and said: "In this case, no matter how Xun Yu uses any strategy, no matter how he makes a reputation, the final purpose is to let the elite infantry and cavalry under his command land and fight across the river." ”

"In this case, what we have to do is not to resist all of Xun You's attacks, but to create where the main force is under all of Xun You's feints."

When Lu Meng heard this, his eyes lit up: "It's true, if Xun You wants to cross the river, he must let the elite army under his command enter Jiujiang County." ”

"But Xun Yu is very cunning, how can I find out what he wants to do?"

Lu Xun smiled lightly and said confidently: "Since we can't figure out Xun You's thoughts, then we will respond to all changes with the same." ”

"Just waiting?" Lu Meng said with some unwillingness: "Keep waiting for the opportunity, will the army in Jiujiang County be too passive, if it is..."

"That's why we need to match!" The corners of Lu Xun's mouth curled slightly, and he said with a weird smile: "I also ask General Ziming to bring some elites to explore Xun You's reality." ”

When Lu Meng heard this, he solemnly clenched his fists: "Rest assured, the last general will definitely find Xun You's weakness." ”

Lu Xun put away his smile and said with a straight face: "I naturally believe in Mr. Ziming." ”

"Then I will retire first!"

"Xun is waiting for the good news of General Ziming in Jiujiang!"

"Farewell!"

"Take care!"

After seeing the salute, Lu Meng strode away from the mansion of Yinling and hurried towards Shaobei.

Since it is to explore the truth and the false, it is natural to have both light and dark.

As long as it is a water war, this matter is not a trouble for Lu Meng.

Lü Meng selected ten elites from the army, intending to touch the Huai River and infiltrate the enemy camp. Then let his lieutenant general, lead the navy, and go to the Huai River to swing around twice.

Anyway, Xun You didn't have an elite navy, and Lu Meng wasn't worried that Xun You would defeat his own navy on the Huai River. When the water army enters the river, Xun You will inevitably make moves. As long as Xun You starts to act, it can create an opportunity for Lu Xun.

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