Chapter Eighty-Five: Attacking Lu (I)
I have to say that Xia Huan's talent above military is not high.
Even if he has some experience and vision in later generations, and has a teacher like Chen An to guide him, these are only theories after all.
In order to transform theory into reality, it is necessary to have a great practical foundation.
Fortunately, whether it is Zhou Yu or the remaining three generals, they are all experienced people.
Under Xia Huan's general policy, the tacit cooperation between the four of them made this plan even more perfect.
If it weren't for people like Qi Xiangkuaimu, I'm afraid that this time not only would the Qi Kingdom lose the city and lose the land, but the Han army would also face a miserable situation.
Of course, in the Qi Kingdom, in addition to Kuai Mu, there are also people who can see Xia Huan's purpose clearly.
It's just that seeing clearly is seeing clearly. Langya County is the top priority of Qi State, who dares to take such a big risk to fight hard?
The court of Qi is a dying old court.
Young people are not reused, and old people have lost their former sharpness.
When the country is in danger, no one wants to lose a lifetime of wisdom, and after death, leave a title of a minister in the history books.
Only Qi Xiangkuaimu can not only see all this clearly, but also dare to gamble.
Because of his qualifications, he is also the only one who is qualified to do this bold thing despite public opinion.
Three conditions, if any one is missing, Xia Huan will not have to work so hard to overcome.
The terrain of Lu County is not very smooth, and there are only so many roads that can be used by the army.
As early as under Kuai Mu's order, a large number of scouts had already been scattered, and Xia Huan had 40,000 people before and after, and he couldn't hide the scouts of Qi State at all.
"It seems that Qi Guo is ready......"
In the big tent, Zhou Yu frowned, and inadvertently, glanced at Xia Huan.
Although the 30,000 troops of the King of Huainan successfully broke through the defense line of Donghai County, judging from the news that the army had already received, the Qi army did not choose to come to the rescue.
This, not to mention Xia Huan, even Zhou Yu has to admire Qi Guo's courage.
Attacking it must be saved, and this can be regarded as a conspiracy.
In this regard, Zhou Yu wanted to know what kind of way the prince in front of him could do if the original plan did not work.
In the big tent, with Zhou Yu's words, it became more and more cold.
Everyone's eyes were focused on Xia Huan. Even if Xia Huan's heart is good, he is also under great pressure.
In this battle, not only to win, but also to win beautifully, to preserve the strength of the four armies. Otherwise, everything will fall short.
After being silent for a long time, Xia Huan looked at the generals below and said, "Last night, Benjun received a message from within Lu County. ”
"Oh? Has His Highness already planted a back hand in Lu County? Zhou Yu arched his hand, obviously a little surprised.
Since the start of the Chuqi war, the road from Dongjun to Xuejun has basically been temporarily abandoned.
Few people dare to risk their lives and cross this path. After all, if you don't get it right, you will die in a foreign country because of the identity of the fine work.
Xia Huan waved his hand and said, "This shadow is not strong, and it is absolutely impossible to win with this." ”
Zhou Yu nodded, but there was no disappointment.
"However, the news that this shadow came back surprised Benjun very much."
"Your Highness, please."
Xia Huan nodded, and at the same time walked to a huge map, pointed and said: "Xue County is four hundred miles from north to south, a total of sixteen counties. Among them, Yilu County and Wushu are the largest. However, between the two counties, there is a distance of nearly 200 miles. What made Ben Jun curious was that the Qi State seemed to have drawn a lot of troops to strengthen the defense of Lu County. In this way, the south of Lu County has become a place at your fingertips? ”
As soon as Xia Huan's voice fell, it also aroused the doubts of the remaining three generals.
"Your Highness, isn't it that the Qi State deliberately led us and others to attack, trying to trap our army in Xue County?" Below, a general named Zheng Duo spoke.
"Our army is 40,000, and the strength of the Qi army is more than 70,000 at most...... It shouldn't be possible. The other general, shaking his head, said.
Zhou Yu pondered for a moment and said: "Your Highness, in Lu County, there were more than 15,000 defenders in the original army, and if you cooperate with the people in the city to fight, I am afraid it can be no less than 40,000 or 50,000. Such a force, although it is not enterprising, it is more than enough to hold on and wait for reinforcements. Why do you want to increase the number of troops? ”
After a slight pause, Zhou Yu said again: "Moreover, Lu County is like this, and Wushe, which is located in Xue Nan, must be the same. Doesn't that mean that the land of the two counties together is almost nearly 50,000 Qi soldiers? There are less than 30,000 troops left, and even if they ignore the rear, there are four or five county towns to defend. Among the Qi Kingdom, since some people can see His Highness's plan and have the courage not to take Langya County into account, they shouldn't think that such a crude plan to lure the enemy will succeed, right? ”
Xia Huan nodded and said, "This is exactly what Ben Jun thinks." ”
"But, Your Highness, isn't our purpose to send food out in order to create a shortage of food in the army? Although Lu County is a place to store grain, but Xue County is a rich place, just after this year's autumn harvest, the grain will definitely not be sent to Lu County and Wushu so soon. As long as we send food out and mislead the Qi army, can't our goal be achieved in the same way? ”
The one who spoke was Huang Ning, who had always been the most silent among the four generals of the Fan Army.
Although this Huang Ning has always paid little attention to Xia Huan, he woke up Xia Huan at this critical time.
"That's right! Since it has been affirmed that the Qi people will not be able to stop us, let's directly seize the city and transport grain first! It's a big deal to pretend to retreat when the time comes, and inform the Qi people that there is a shortage of food in our army, which is enough! ”
"Seconded!"
All of a sudden, three of the four generals agreed to this plan.
Xia Huan did not rush to make a decision, but looked at Zhou Yu who was deep in thought.
Zhou Yu hesitated for a moment, then stood up, arched his hand and said, "The last general thinks that this plan should be feasible......
It's just that although Zhou Yu agreed, there were obviously some scruples between the words.
"Your Highness......"
Just as Xia Huan was about to implement this plan, he was suddenly interrupted by a voice.
It was Chen Zhaoming who spoke up, and everyone's eyes were immediately attracted to him.
Although Chen Zhaoming was born in the Shenwu Army, compared to the four generals present, his qualifications were obviously not enough.
However, because he is also Xia Huan's cronies, he is qualified to sit on an equal footing with these generals.
Even so, Chen Zhaoming is still self-aware.
Along the way, Chen Zhaoming and several generals have always maintained the junior courtesy. In today's big tent, he also sat at the bottom seat.
"Zhaoming, if you have anything to say, just say it, a few generals must not mind."
"Whoa." Chen Zhaoming first arched his hand, then saluted several generals, and then said: "Your Highness, do you think that the Qi people don't know about the lack of food in our army?" ”
"You should know." Xia Huan frowned slightly and said.
"In that case, does Your Highness think that even if they still put the grain in these counties, will they let us transport the grain out?"
After speaking, Chen Zhaoming arched his hand again and sat down.
Chen Zhaoming's words, although not long, made the tent silent again.