Chapter 709: Great Defeat
In Fancheng, Yang Xiu and Sima Yi were standing together at the head of the city, and the two looked in the direction of Xiangyang City.
"How's it going, is there any news?" Sima Yi didn't look back, and said directly.
"There is already news that Zhuge Liang entered Jiaozhi before Zhou Yu and met Shixie, but Zhou Yu's men and horses have already begun to attack Jiuzhen County, and it will not be long before they can take it."
Yang Xiu also looked into the distance, without any other superfluous movements, as if he was casually speaking.
"This Zhuge Kongming is really not to be underestimated, he set off from Xiangyang, and there must not be many people with him, so it will not attract attention, but it is they who enter Jiaozhi first."
Sima Yi looked ahead and couldn't help but sigh, this Zhuge Liang's ability is much stronger than Pang Tong.
However, Sima Yi also knew that this Pang Tong's loss to Zhuge Liang was more of a loss to his own heart.
The more Pang Tong calculated, the more he wanted to win, but in the end, he ended up losing everything.
However, Sima Yi also understood even more that when fighting against people like Zhuge Liang, there could be no negligence.
Otherwise, the final result is only afraid that I will make a bad move.
Just like this time, he missed the ability of Jiaozhou Shixie, and ignored the fact that Zhuge Liang would also divide his troops and set up a suspicious array.
As a result, it became what it is now, and I was originally active but became passive.
If there is a mistake in the back, I am afraid that the other counties in the nine counties of Jingzhou will not be able to hold it.
Sima Yi knew very well what kind of result it would mean if the other counties of the nine counties of Jingzhou could not hold it.
Once he loses them, the passage of Yizhou will be open to Liu Wei, and he will have no worries.
"Zhuge Liang should not be underestimated, although Zhou Yu led 20,000 horses to go, but this time our speed must be accelerated."
Sima Yi thought for a while and spoke again, but this time he turned his head away, and then looked at Yang Xiu and said solemnly.
"I naturally know what you mean, but do you attach too much importance to this Zhuge Liang."
Yang Xiu looked at Sima Yi, but he didn't approve of his words.
"No, it's not that I attach too much importance to it, the few great strategists around Liu Wei are all considered contemporary wise men."
Sima Yi looked at Yang Xiu and shook his head and said, he didn't want to compare with Yang Xiu, besides, the current situation is not optimistic.
Therefore, Sima Yi didn't want to make a mistake because of Yang Xiu's light enemy, and now the situation is getting clearer and clearer, if he continues to make mistakes, he won't be able to turn over.
"Now that Zhongda has spoken, then I will naturally pay attention to it." Yang Xiu looked at Sima Yi and smiled.
"Then Fancheng will be handed over to you, and everything will go according to plan."
Sima Yi said after listening to Yang Xiu's words, he didn't continue to say anything, as for whether Yang Xiu really took it to heart or was perfunctory, it didn't matter.
"Everything will go according to the plan, Zhongda can rest assured, then I will wait for your good news, as long as you take Xiangyang, Jingzhou will be worry-free."
Yang Xiu looked at Sima Yi and said with a smile, and at the same time clasped his fists and made a gesture of salute.
Sima Yi immediately returned the salute, and then turned around and left the city.
This attack is related to the ownership of the nine counties of Jingzhou, so even Sima Yi himself does not dare to slack off.
"Zhou Gongjin, this Xiangyang will be handed over to me, but Jiaozhou will be handed over to you."
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Wuche County, at this time, Wuche County was already surrounded by Zhou Yu's army, leaving only the West City Gate unsurrounded.
"Gong Jin, we've been besieging this Wuche County for a few days, can't we just take it down?" Zhou Tai was a little puzzled when he saw that Zhou Yu had surrounded him for a few days and had not ordered a strong attack.
In Zhou Tai's view, although this Wuche county is easier to defend and more difficult to attack than the previous ones, Dupang County and other places are easier to defend and difficult to attack.
But as long as Zhou Yu gave an order, they were also sure that they could take this Wuche County within three days.
"Yes, I think so, besides, even if you don't attack the city, Gongjin wants to besiege the city, why do you leave the West City Gate?" At this time, Huang Gai on the side also said with a puzzled look.
Zhou Yu glanced at Zhou Tai and Huang Gai and then smiled, as if he was not surprised that they asked this.
"It's not difficult for us to take Wuche County, but what we want is the entire Jiuzhen County, as well as Jiaozhou." Zhou Yu said with a smile, this can be regarded as answering Zhou Tai's first question.
"As for why the West City Gate was left, it was naturally to give them a chance to ask for help, and they also had a way to live, so the resistance would naturally not be so fierce."
Huang Gai also understood at this time, the gap between there is indeed a way to live and there is no way to live, which is not small.
And only if Wuche can pass on the news, the other counties of Jiuzhen County can get the news.
In this way, not only can you wait for work, but also weaken the resistance of the city.
After Zhou Tai and Huang Gai understood what Zhou Yu meant, they couldn't help but sigh.
"Dadudu, there is naturally no need to doubt your art of war, I am ashamed of myself, but you have said before, that Zhuge Liang's talent is not under you, if he sees through it, will he still come to the rescue?"
Although Han Dang didn't speak before, he listened carefully, so he immediately spoke.
Zhou Yu nodded, "Yes, this Zhuge Liang may not be fooled, but here in Jiaozhou, even if Shixie asks Zhuge Liang to lead the troops, he will not agree, unless he wants to let the local forces in Jiaozhou, everyone will oppose him." ”
"In this way, then the real heaven helps the governor, even if Zhuge Liang enters Jiaozhi first, it will not work." Zhou Tai said with a smile after listening to Zhou Yu's words.
"No, you can't be so optimistic, although Zhuge Liang can't take the initiative to lead the troops, it's not impossible."
Since losing to Zhuge Liang last time, Zhou Yu has naturally become more cautious and does not dare to underestimate Zhuge Liang.
"Report, Metropolitan Governor, according to the spies, traces of enemy troops have been found ahead, and it seems that they have come to support Wuche County."
At this moment, a soldier stepped forward to look at Zhou Yu and said.
"Everything is according to the plan, we must hit the reinforcements hard, and then take Wuche County, and when the time comes, Jufeng County and Yufa County can also be broken in one battle."
Zhou Yu laughed, looked at Zhou Tai and Huang Gai and said.
The two men received the order and headed out with their men and horses.
It seems that all this is the same as I expected, Zhuge Liang, you really didn't lead the troops, so let's see what other means you have.
He still has more than 10,000 people in his hands now, as long as he plans properly, as long as Zhuge Liang can't take charge of the army, then Jiuzhen County can take it without much effort.
If you occupy Jiuzhen County, it will be like blocking the exit of Jiaozhou, and when the time comes, whether you further attack Jiaozhou or not, you can block Zhuge Liang's plan.
Although Xiangyang City is easy to defend and difficult to attack, Zhou Yu believes that at this time, Sima Yi will definitely not hide his secrets.
The reason why the previous attack on Xiangyang failed was that Liu Wei's army had an advantage in numbers.
And now the capture of Xiangyang this time is already related to the final issue of the ownership of Jingzhou.
Therefore, Zhou Yu believed that Sima Yi would definitely transfer troops from other counties.
Rather than failing in Xiangyang and finally letting Zhuge Liang break through one by one, then it is better to concentrate part of the troops.
This time, the one who came to the rescue of Wuche County was naturally Huang You and Cheng Bing.
They originally had an opinion on Zhuge Liang commanding the troops together, but now that Zhuge Liang took the initiative to guard Xupu, they were naturally happy, so they couldn't wait to show it.
"Huang Taishou, as long as the siege of Wuche County is relieved this time, then Zhuge Liang will definitely have nothing to say when he goes back." Cheng Bing looked at Huang You and said.
After Huang You heard this, he also smiled, "That's nature." ”
"Break the siege? I don't think you can go back? ”
Just after Huang You's words fell, Zhou Tai led the men and horses to kill them.
Zhou Tai was ready, so naturally he was caught off guard when he killed Huang.
The army soon began to retreat, and Huang Youlian killed a few people before it stabilized.
But then Huang Gai led the men and horses to rush out again, and the men and horses led by Huang You were immediately defeated again.
After several rushes, Huang You could only order a retreat.
Huang You retreated twenty miles before he stabilized, and then set up camp.
For three days in a row, Huang Youzhi had no way to get close to Wuche County, not only that, but the people of Wuche County wanted to help several times, but the result was also a heavy loss.
In less than three days, Huang You was defeated and had no intention of resisting.
"Huang Taishou, in this way, we can't save Wuche County, not only that, but I'm afraid that Jufeng and Yufa counties can't be saved." Cheng Bing also frowned at this time and said.
"So, what should I do, I led men and horses from my eldest brother, but I lost the city."
"It's better for us to let Zhuge Liang make a move, anyway, he is also the leader of the troops, if he can't retreat from the enemy, then he can let him bear all this." Cheng Bing quickly said as if he had thought of something.