Chapter Ninety-Three: Negotiate a Compromise
Therefore, Shi Si despised Meng Jiucheng and didn't want to participate in the meeting, let alone cooperate in the battle, so he couldn't excuse himself; And Peng Yibin also has his own considerations, in addition to the state governance (now Linyi), he has occupied most of Yizhou. If the state city can be captured, the territory will be connected, and there will be no threat. In addition, if he is defeated in the state government, he will be able to gain a great reputation, and there will be many seizures.
And since Peng Yibin has made a decision, although Cheng Fu was sent by Liu Erzu, he also knows that the matter is so determined. Now it is only necessary to report to Liu Erzu to show respect, and there is no need for Liu Erzu's formal approval.
Next, Meng Jiucheng, Peng Yibin and others conducted specific discussions to determine the time and route of action of each ministry.
Peng Yibin had fought in Yizhou, and he had a good understanding of the situation in the city, and after Meng Jiucheng heard about it, he also revised the plan to break the city.
"Our army marched west from Banquan Town, covering the east of Yizhou, and your army was assembled in the south and west directions, and the north was even a hole for the enemy." Meng Jiucheng pointed to the map and said: "Make the illusion of encircling three queyi, the enemy will definitely not be fooled and give up such an important place as the state city." As long as the enemy does not break through, our encirclement and annihilation plan will be half successful. As long as you build a siege and dig a trench outside the city gate, the enemy will become a turtle in an urn. After the city was broken, they couldn't escape if they wanted to! ”
Cheng Fu frowned and said, "I will report to the general, pay attention to the movements in Yizhou, and prevent the Jin Jungou from jumping off the wall in a hurry." ”
To the north of Yizhou are Mengyin, Yinan and other places, which belong to the Yimeng Mountains and are the base of Liu Erzu. What if the Yizhou Jin Army is really frightened by the siege of Sanque and breaks through the siege in the north? Of course, this possibility is very small, but it should be just in case.
And the most important thing to guard against in attacking Yizhou is Pizhou in the south, and Pizhou Assassin Shi Shi Lie Huanduan is a relatively powerful guy. But at this time, Shi Si and Xia Quan were active in Pizhou, and the troops of Su Shi Liehuan were limited, and there was a possibility of sending reinforcements, but there would not be many reinforcements, and Meng Jiucheng felt that it was completely possible to block the success. He even had plans to ambush his reinforcements and win another victory.
Moreover, the siege of Yizhou could be swift and secretive, and Peng Yibin's men and horses could also act in advance, intercept the messengers, and cut off the communication between Yizhou and Pizhou, so that the Pizhou Jin army did not know about Yizhou at all.
Peng Yibin praised Meng Jiucheng's plan very much, one word "fine". This is different from their previous actions, more rigorous and thoughtful, and the hope of success is also greater.
Of course, for Meng Jiucheng and the Red Turban Army, Peng Yibin also has to have a process of observation and understanding. Although the plan is good, it depends on the actual results. Therefore, he was cautious, very serious in dispatching troops, and spared no effort to fight for the interests and security of his own army.
In this regard, Meng Jiucheng made some concessions, but also adhered to the bottom line set. In the end, he changed the plan, and agreed that Peng Yibin's men and horses would meet with the Red Turban Army in Tanghe Town, 20 miles away from Yizhou, and march together until they reached the city, and then divided into south, west, and east sides to surround the city.
Although this is a bit stupid, but the first time to cooperate, the two sides will inevitably have some suspicions, for fear that the other party will deliberately delay, if their own army goes to the city first, they may be attacked by the Jin army out of the city. When everyone gets together, they want to be fast and slow, and there is nothing to worry about.
As for intercepting and killing messengers and cutting off contacts, they were handed over to Peng Yibin's department, and as long as a team of 180 people was divided, more tripwires were set up on the main roads and small roads, and more horse traps were dug up, and it was almost enough.
In the compromise of fighting for each other's interests and security, in bargaining, the two sides finally reached an agreement. The plan of action was finalized, and both sides were relieved.
After this day's time, Meng Jiucheng and Peng Yibin are also satisfied with such a result. What kind of hypocrisy to save the wine and talk, each brought someone back, and went to arrange.
The sun had already disappeared behind the distant and vague horizon, and when the curtain fell, Meng Jiucheng was still on the way back to Banquan Town with his personal guards.
Before that, he was immersed in development and ignored the chaos outside; Now it is the initiative to unite, and we cannot sit idly by and watch the success or failure of other rebel armies.
There is such a change, first of all, the Red Turban Army already has a strong strength and can compete for a certain right to speak in the alliance; The second is the gradual maturity of Meng Jiucheng's thinking, and the realization that he cannot be left alone. Although the combat strength of the Red Jacket Army is not strong, and some of them have poor military discipline, the current common enemy is the Jin Army, and this alone has a basis for cooperation.
If Yizhou is captured, the threat to the south will be greatly reduced; Liu Erzu's support in the Yimeng Mountains for a long time is also quite beneficial to the safety of the flanks of the base area. Therefore, the Red Turban Army can draw the main force, focus on defending the north, and use the time gained to gather and integrate the defeated troops of Yang An'er, Li Guosan and other units, and continue to expand its strength and strengthen its armament.
Han Shouzhong was originally acting as a vanguard in front, but at this time, he slowed down his horse, approached Meng Jiucheng, and opened his mouth to interrupt Meng Jiucheng's thoughts.
"General, has our army made too much concession in this joint operation? Does this make them feel contemptuous, as if we were begging them? ”
Meng Jiucheng smiled and said, "You will only reach the beginning, but you will not expect the future." When our army breaks through Yizhou, will they still dare to despise it? Besides, if you want to take it first, you must give it first. To give up some benefits, we want the long term, and we want to mitigate the threat from the south. And if they have tasted the sweetness and have to cooperate in the future, we will not be as easy to talk as we are now. ”
Han Shouzhong nodded, but there were still doubts in his heart, and said: "Actually, our army can wait a little longer, and when it is stronger, it can completely attack Yizhou alone." ”
"I can't wait!" Meng Jiucheng shook his head and said, "We have made a judgment before, thinking that Yang An'er has a high probability of failure. Although the main force of the Jin army may turn to attack Li Quan in Linqu, Zizhou, and Qingzhou, Li Quan is estimated to not be able to hold out for long. If both Red Jacket armies to the north are defeated, our army may face the Jin army directly. Therefore, the sooner the main force is turned to the north arrangement, the better it will be for us and the safer it will be. ”
"Yang An'er is about to fail?" After Han Shouzhong finished speaking, without waiting for Meng Jiucheng to answer, he asked himself and replied: "Yes, we don't know how long he can support it, and making arrangements as soon as possible is exactly the best strategy." ”
"Now the arrangement has begun, the second master and the sixth master are all sitting in the north, building forts and forts, and strengthening defenses." Meng Jiucheng said: "The military operation in the south is only one month at most. If Yizhou is down, the fifth master will rush to Tashan to sit in the town and concentrate on guarding against the enemy in Haizhou. ”
"A month-" Han Shouzhong thought for a while, nodded and said, "If you only fight Yizhou, there will still be plenty of time." ”
Meng Jiucheng smiled and said no more. In his heart, he didn't just want to finish Yizhou. In addition to hoping that the research institute can create a more powerful bronze cannon, he also wants to see how the situation changes after the attack on Yizhou, and continue to expand the results in the south!
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