Chapter 252: Fight with all your might
The Great Camp of the Seven Rivers.
The Liang army and the Shu army have not yet reached the time of a showdown, but the entire Zhounan County has become a battlefield.
Since Huan Jue led an army of 50,000 into the camp, the morale of the Liang army has been greatly shaken, and it has fought with the Shu army more than ten times.
In these more than ten battles, the Liang army won more than one and lost few, and the largest one was the first to get more than 50 Shu troops.
In Huan Jue's big tent, he was discussing the military situation with a group of Liang generals, including Huan Biao.
Generally speaking, a big war of this scale between Liang and Shu was a mutual test at the beginning, occupying a favorable terrain and gaining an advantage.
No one will pull out their own army as soon as they come up and fight to the death with each other. Relying on geographical advantages and fighting every step is the right way.
At this moment, the Liang army wanted to fight a decisive battle with the Shu army, but the Shu army was not in a hurry. These more than ten battles were all battles between the two sides for favorable terrain, and the largest scale was only 1,000 people.
"Eldest son, Yang Ping's Jishui camp was built on the south bank of Jishui, more than 200 miles away from our army. From the camp of the Seven Rivers, you can go south and enter Jishui, but the naval army of Shu County is difficult to deal with. If it is attacked by land, it will not only extend the grain route of our army, but also deal with more than a dozen large villages of the Shu army along the way. ”
Huan Biao spread out the map and described the situation between the enemy and the enemy. Huan Biao is Huan Wu's brother, but he is tall and big, with white hair on both sideburns, and he looks a little younger than Huan Wu.
The marks on the map are very detailed, including the troops, grain and grass in the various villages of the Shu army. These marks were all drawn by Huan Biao himself.
No matter how big or small, all of them are taken seriously. The lion fights the rabbit and does his best. Long before Huan Jue came, Huan Biao visited the school widely to explore the reality of the Shu army.
After all, the Liang army is a guest army, and the situation of the mountains and rivers in Shu is far less familiar than the Shu army.
Huan Jue nodded and looked at Huan Biao.
"Where is Yang Chun?"
"That old thief is in Nanzhong City at this time, and he has never come out."
Huan Ying frowned, a little confused.
"In the past, the military and politics of Shu were not by Yang Xian, but by Yang Chun. However, since the beginning of the war, Yang Chun has been in charge of Nanzhong, and Yang Xian has not returned to the front line since he was recalled to Xiancheng by the King of Shu. Could it be that they really trust Yang Ping to command the army and fight a decisive battle with us? ”
Judging from the current record, Yang Ping is far from being an opponent of Liang Jun. Such a person controls most of the military strength of the Shu army, can Yang Xian and Yang Chun rest assured?
"This is also what my subordinates have never understood!"
Huan Biao's brows were solemn, and this doubt had been left since he led the army into Quegu Dao. Yang Ping is indeed not a mediocre talent, but he is far from being amazed enough to shock Huan Biao.
Judging from the current performance record, there are many generals in the Shu army who are more outstanding than Yang Ping. Whether it is Jin Xin, Liao Cheng, or Qin Feng and Yang Fu. Their talents are much higher than Yang Ping's.
The Shu army is not short of handsome talents, but letting Yang Ping guard the Jishui camp is really a bit incomprehensible.
"In any case, we must start a decisive battle against the Shu army."
The large-scale and high-intensity battle with the Shu army was not just because the logistical pressure of the Liang army was too great. It is also to cover Huan Youji in Shiyang Road.
Only by containing the strength of the Shu army can we create conditions for Huan Youji's surprise attack. The Liang army could rely on more than twice the strength advantage to launch a major war against the Shu army, forcing the Shu army into a desperate situation step by step.
"I'm still a little worried, that veteran named Tong Gu."
Huan Jue's speculation was groundless, just an intuition. He instinctively had some doubts, would Yang Xian send a mediocre general there?
Huan Biao shook his head and said, "That veteran named Tong Gu seems to be a lieutenant under Fan Qing, the commander of Qingshui County. I don't know where Yang Xian found him, relying on Fan Qing's old department's hatred for Cai Tong, Yang Xian poached Cai Tong's tens of thousands of people. For this reason, Cai Tong and Yang Xian also fought. However, judging from the information we obtained from that battle, the veteran named Tong Gu did not have much to show for it. The 6,000 soldiers under his command were all Jingzhou people, and they performed very badly in that battle. ”
Speaking of this, Huan Biao looked at the wargames on the map that had never moved.
"After these 6,000 soldiers and horses were transferred from Xiyong County, Yang Xian did not have any instructions, and it seems that Yang Xian's expectations for them are not very great. But let them build a camp on the hill and guard the armaments in the arsenal. After all, it is a fact that Shiyang Road is difficult to march, and Yang Xian may not be prepared. What's more, Youji led 20,000 light and daring soldiers, and even these 6,000 soldiers and horses were Yang Xian's followers, and he could also take them. ”
Speaking of this, Huan Biao's tone was very affirmative. After all, the army that followed Huan Youji was the elite of the elite of the Liang army, not comparable to ordinary soldiers.
"Is that so?"
Although Huan Jue was still a little worried in his heart, Huan Biao was not bad. There are only 6,000 soldiers and horses there, and Huan Youji has 20,000 people, and they are all the elite of the Liang army, so they can't take it?
As long as Huan Youji eliminated these 6,000 soldiers, the connection between the Shu army and Xiyong County was cut off. In Chillon County, there are many family members of the Black Fly Army. If it is obtained, it will not only be able to make the Shu army feel confused, but also be able to get the Yongshui waterway.
Moreover, Huan Youji's 20,000 troops were able to cooperate with the Qishui battalion to attack the Shu army. Whatever you choose, it's a beautiful move.
Thinking of this, Huan Jue no longer hesitated, and his gaze shifted from Shiyang Road to Jishui Camp.
"Yang Xian's navy is all Jingzhou's Chengtian Dao disciples, although the number is small, but they are all elite. It was indeed difficult to march by water. It's safer to go overland. ”
The Liang generals present all agreed with Huan Jue's opinion, after all, water warfare was not Liang's strength. The Fei Lian Army, which can deal with the Sea Clan and the Water Army, is fighting fiercely with the Chu Army in Nanyang at this moment.
"Our army immediately stormed the camps of the Shu army, and we must contain the strength of the Shu army for more than five days to cover the 20,000 troops of Huan Youji."
"Subordinates obey!"
A group of Liang generals bowed their hands and rushed out, each leading his troops to go on the expedition.
The specific battle plan has already been formulated, and what awaits is Huan Jue's decision.
At this moment, in the big tent, only Huan Jue and Huan Biao are left. There is a strong tacit understanding between the uncle and nephew. Since he was a child, Huan Jue has been familiar with military affairs in the military camps of various uncles and uncles, among them, he has been with Huan Biao for the longest time and is very close.
"Eldest Prince, this battle, not only our army is watching, but the people of the world are watching, I will do my best to help you."
Huan Biao understands that the significance of this war to Huan Jue is far from being as simple as victory.
"Thank you, Daddy!"
Huan Jue bowed his hand, very solemnly.