Chapter 64: Behind the Strategy
Cao Cao's edict for the Son of Heaven is available, the princes will also be allied, and even the alliance leader has been elected, and the next thing is to get straight to the point: how to enter the army in order to beat the Dong Demon King!
In the eyes of the princes, this time the alliance crusaded against Dong Zhuo was a sure victory. Pen fun and pavilion www.biquge.info
At least, that's what most of the people in the room think.
Cao Cao also thinks so.
Before the alliance, Cao Cao was still a little worried, worried that the crusade against Dong Zhuo might not be successful.
But now I look at it, there are so many princes present, not to mention the soy sauce shaved out, and there are still some Taishou and assassins who are dedicated to helping the Han.
Cao Cao is also full of ambition now, although his soldiers and horses do not have much money and food, and he does not even have a piece of territory.
But he Cao Cao assassinated Dong Zhuo, and he Cao Cao also brought the edict of the Son of Heaven to everyone. Therefore, he Cao Cao can sit under the alliance leader, the first on the left hand!
Now, Cao Cao, who is full of energy, has to present a big gift to the princes.
That is, to dedicate the military strategy that he and Xun Yu had already pondered to the alliance of the princes.
According to Cao Cao's strategy of marching, it is best for the allies to divide their troops into three routes:
On the first way, gather 150,000 troops, as well as half of the generals, to feint and attack the Tiger Prison Pass, attracting the attention of Dong Demon King and the Xiliang Army to the Tiger Prison Pass.
If Dong Zhuo does not mobilize a large army to Tiger Pass, the 150,000 army, plus 20,000 generals, will change the feint attack to the main attack and attack the Tiger Pass with all his might.
The second route army of 50,000, plus 5,000 generals, went directly to Luoyang, took Hangu Pass, cut off the connection between Xiliang and Jingshi, and also cut off Dong Zhuo's way to flee west.
The third route army of 150,000 and 15,000 generals went to Xingyang and went straight into the Jingshi area.
If Dong Zhuo's army was attracted to the Tiger Prison Pass, the third army would directly take Luoyang, the capital division, and rescue the Son of Heaven trapped in the palace.
To tell the truth, Cao Cao's strategy of marching fully gave full play to the advantages of the coalition army's large number of generals.
Except for the Second Route Army, which had some disadvantages in the face of Dong Zhuo's entire army; The other two armies, either way, can maintain an advantage over Dong Zhuo.
If this strategy is really followed, Dong Zhuo will either be attracted to the Tiger Prison Pass, or he will retreat in the Beijing Division, waiting for the coalition army to join the army under Luoyang City.
Or, Dong Zhuo fled west in advance and stormed Hangu Pass, which was guarded by the Second Route Army.
Although the Second Route Army only had 50,000 people, plus 5,000 generals, it was not possible to fight a decisive battle with Dong Zhuo.
However, as long as the commander of the army on this road is not a fool, and he holds Hangu Pass to the death, and does not fight a decisive battle with Dong Zhuo, Dong Demon King and his Xiliang soldiers and horses will become turtles in the urn in the Guanzhong region.
It's a pity that Cao Cao just finished introducing his marching strategy, but he was vetoed by Yuan Mengzhu with a wave of his hand.
Yuan Shao proposed that the coalition army should face Dong Zhuogang head-on, and the army did not need to divide its troops, and it was directly crushed from the Tiger Pass, when to meet Dong Zhuo's main force, and when to fight a decisive battle.
In Hao Meng's opinion, Yuan Shao's proposal is not bad.
After all, the number of coalition troops is more than twice that of Dong Zhuo's Xiliang army, and the number of generals is more than three times that of Dong Zhuo. As long as everyone is united, the soldiers will use their lives to crush the Dong Demon King without any pressure.
Moreover, this strategy is the most concise and the most effective.
Compared with Cao Cao's proposal to divide the army, Yuan Shao's proposal was not in danger of being eaten by the army all the way.
Therefore, after a little thought, all the princes agreed to this proposal of the Yuan League Lord.
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The strategy of the march was decided, and the next thing was to drink and watch the song and dance, and the princes bragged and farted.
Anyway, in the eyes of the big guys, as soon as they, the princes of the Kanto region, are in alliance, and the Demon King Dong has also become a rat waiting to die, and there is nothing to worry about.
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Cao Cao's proposal was rejected, but he was not very discouraged, and when he was eating and drinking, he also discussed with Xun Yu and others, Yuan Mengzhu's method of suppressing people with power was really good.
When it was time for the banquet, the generals brought by the princes finally had a place, and they could drink wine and eat meat in the big tent, and watch the songs and dances by the way.
Hao Meng's team sat behind Cao Cao.
Hearing Cao Cao's praise for Yuan Shao's strategy of marching, Hao Meng shook his head and smiled slightly, but he was noncommittal.
Hao Meng shook his head, and the corners of his mouth seemed to be mocking and sneering, Cao Cao didn't see it, but Xun Yu saw it with sharp eyes.
"What, does Hao Zhuangshi think that this proposal of the Yuan Alliance Lord is a little inappropriate?" Xun Yu asked in a low voice.
Cao Cao, who was sitting in front, also turned around to look at Hao Meng when he heard this, and then turned sideways, indicating that he was listening.
Hao Meng still looked like he was mocking, and glanced at Xun Yu.
Hao Meng didn't believe it, with Xun Yu's ingenuity, he wouldn't be able to see the trickiness in Yuan Shao's proposal.
However, Xun Yu may really see the trickiness in it, and maybe even Cao Cao can see the problem, but no one says it.
Glancing at Yuan Shao on the handsome seat, Hao Meng said in a low voice: "Yuan Meng's proposal is very good, but there is a premise, that is, everyone is united. ”
"Now it seems that I don't know if the Lord of the Yuan League ignored it, or if he deliberately indulged the selfishness of the princes."
"The coalition forces are all pressed to the Tiger Prison Pass, and they also score a vanguard, a middle army and a rearguard."
"As the leader of the alliance, Yuan Shao naturally can't be a pioneer. Then, no matter how many soldiers and generals are spent under the Tiger Prison, they are not under his command Yuan Shao. ”
"It's just right, taking advantage of this opportunity, Yuan Alliance Lord can also weaken the enemy in the future."
"And with so many princes present, there should be several people who can see this, but everyone is making a fortune in silence."
"After all, the world is so big, weaken one prince today, and he will have one less person when he divides the bread every day."
Hearing Hao Meng say this, Xun Yu and Cao Cao glanced at each other, and they were a little surprised by Hao Meng's eyes.
Naturally, Cao Cao and Xun Yu had already seen this, but as Hao Meng said, those who saw through it made a lot of money.
Even if it is the turn of their own army to attack and see through the tricks, they can do everything possible to preserve their strength.
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Cao Cao turned around and continued to toast and watch the song and dance with the princes, but his ears were still on the ridge, listening to the conversation between Hao Meng and Xun Yu at any time.
Xun Yu smiled: "I didn't expect Hao Zhuangshi to be able to see through this, in addition, there is another point, I don't know if Hao Zhuangshi knows it or not?" ”
Hao Meng raised his glass and toasted: "Hao is willing to hear about it!" ”
Xun Yu stroked his beard and smiled: "In this battle, whether you win or lose, Yuan Shao is already invincible. ”
"Counting the 400,000 troops in the generals, not to mention crushing the tiger prison pass, it is not difficult to sweep the world."
"And after defeating Dong Zhuo, the biggest gain is still Yuan Shao. Because he is the leader of the alliance of princes, everyone in the world will think that it is because of his proper command that the coalition can win. ”
"Once defeated, Yuan Benchu can completely shirk it, saying that all the princes have selfish intentions and don't do their best!"
"Because, as long as all the princes and soldiers serve to the death, there is no problem in defeating Dong Zhuo."
"Anyone in the world has to admit this!"