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Chapter 314 The story of breaking Chu

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    As the expedition order was issued, the entire Jibei County immediately turned into a huge military camp, with flags fluttering and trumpets blaring. Teams of elite soldiers gathered here from all over Yanzhou, as well as a large amount of grain, ordnance, civilians, and soldiers needed for the expedition.  Vehicles, mules and horses are all in busy preparation and mobilization

    In order not to affect the spring plowing, Cao Cao did not mobilize all Yanzhou troops for this expedition. Instead, he only mobilized elite troops from each county, totaling 60,000 troops. The remaining large number of young and strong laborers still stayed behind to work on farming.

    In the palace of General Zhengdong, Cao Cao was convening the last military meeting before the expedition to discuss the specific strategy and march route of the expedition. The attendees were all high-ranking officials at the prefect and general level, and several young men from the Cao family were present to listen.  Give them a chance to learn!

    A military map made of a whole piece of cowhide was hung in the middle of the lobby. The target of this attack, Xuzhou, was specially marked in red. It looked particularly eye-catching. The venue was unusually quiet. From Cao Cao to generals at all levels, everyone was in deep silence.  Staring at this map, he repeatedly deduced various attack plans in his mind.

    This expedition is not just as simple as avenging Cao Cao for killing his father, but it is also the first large-scale expansion of their Yanzhou military group. It is a matter of life and death, so they can only succeed, not fail!

    "Fengxiao, let me analyze the situation in Xuzhou for everyone!" Cao Cao raised his hand and invited Guo Jia out. All the counselors in the army had their own strengths, but the 'ghost' Guo Jia was the number one in military strategy planning!

    "No!" Guo Jia strode to the map, wrote with his hand, and began to introduce the specific situation of Xuzhou.

    "Please see, Xuzhou is connected to Qingzhou to the north, Yangzhou to the south, and the sea to the east. It plays an important role in connecting the north and the south. It has been a battleground for military strategists since ancient times. This area has a dense population, prosperous commerce, and the benefits of fishing and salt along the coast.  , in terms of wealth, it is far above our Yanzhou. If we can get it, our strength will be greatly developed. To the north, we can fight against Yuan Shao of Hebei, and to the south, we can slowly encroach on Yuan Shu of Huainan. It can be said to be a huge profit.  And no harm done!

    Looking at the interior of Xuzhou, it is divided into five counties and one country, a total of 62 counties. Its core seat is in Xuzhou City, also known as Pengcheng in ancient times. It was the hometown of Xiang Yu, the overlord of Western Chu during the Chu-Han conflict. The city  The pond is high and deep, easy to defend but difficult to attack, and with plenty of money and food, and strong and capable Danyang soldiers stationed there, I'm afraid it will take some effort to capture it!

    Furthermore, Kong Nian, the governor of Yuzhou, and Kong Rong, the governor of Beihai, have always been on good terms with Tao Qian. When our army goes to Xuzhou, these two people will definitely send troops to rescue us. By then, we will be surrounded by enemies from both sides.  If you are careful, you will suffer big losses!  "

    Guo Jia lived up to his reputation as a ¡®ghost¡¯. He explained the situation in Xuzhou clearly in just a few words, and made bold speculations on the comparison of forces between the enemy and ourselves, as well as the possible situations. Everyone nodded in agreement!

    In fact, everyone knew in their hearts that going to Xuzhou with Cao Jun's current strength was like asking a kitten to catch a mouse that was bigger than itself. It was too difficult to swallow it in one bite, but Cao Cao was determined.  , you have to swallow it if you can¡¯t!

    "Xiao Lang, what do you mean?" Cao Cao moved his eyes and looked at the generals. If Guo Jia's military strategy analysis ability is the best among the counselors, then among the generals, Xiao Yi is the best choice to lead the troops in battle and fight in battle.  .

    Looking at the map, Xiao Yi has been planning in his mind for a long time. This time to attack Xuzhou, Shanyang County's 5,000 mysterious cavalry and 3,000 digging troops will all go out. In terms of the number of troops sent, it is not the largest among all counties, but it is definitely  The most elite.

    "Everyone, our army has a total of 60,000 troops in this expedition. If we attack across the entire front, our strength will inevitably be too scattered, and the counties along the way will also slow down our marching speed, giving the enemy time to breathe and prepare for war. Once Yuzhou and Beihai  When the two reinforcements arrive, we will be in the unfavorable situation of being attacked from both sides Therefore, my opinion is to fight quickly and slowly, abandon all unnecessary baggage vehicles, and move the whole army lightly, sparing all the cities on the road, until  Forced under Xuzhou city, sealed his throat with a sword!

    "As long as we break through the city of Xuzhou and capture Tao Qian, the rest of the counties can be informed. In this way, the lord's great revenge will be avenged, and we can get a complete Xuzhou!"  "

    "Hiss!" As soon as Xiao Yi finished speaking, there was a burst of exclamation in the lobby, followed by the generals' whispers, "Surprise with light troops, not even a baggage cart. Isn't this too risky?  "

    Yes, Xiao Yi's method is indeed the fastest and the least costly, but it is also the most dangerous.

    Since ancient times, the army has been advancing layer by layer in battles. Once it captures a place, it is consolidated to facilitate the transportation of grain, grass, ordnance to supplement the army's combat needs. If you bypass the cities along the way, it is equivalent to cutting off the enemy.??My own backup has become a lonely army. If I can seal my throat with one arrow, that's it. If I can't attack for a long time, I will be surrounded by the enemy. At that time, the food and grass will be cut off, and I will be unable to advance or retreat.  !

    "Haha! Xiao Lang is going to repeat the story of 'Sun Wu defeated Chu'!" Cao Cao read a lot of books and immediately thought of Xiao Yi's tactics when he defeated the Chu Kingdom by Sun Wu!

    During the Spring and Autumn Period, Sun Wu assisted King Helu of Wu to attack Chu, the most powerful country at that time. He also used the weak to attack the strong. Moreover, Chu had already prepared a tight formation and guarded every city, just waiting for the Wu army to crash into him!

    At that time, all the vassal states believed that the Wu army would be defeated. Unexpectedly, Sun Wu showed his hand at the critical moment. Under his command, tens of thousands of Wu troops abandoned all their baggage and marched along the undefended mountain roads. They traveled thousands of miles and appeared unexpectedly.  In front of the capital of the Chu State, the Chu people were caught off guard. Although the Chu State still had a large number of soldiers and horses outside, the capital was destroyed, the king went into exile, and the military morale was in chaos. It was defeated without a fight. It was like being cut off.  A giant python with a head, without the command of the head, no matter how strong the body is, it will be of no use!

    Sun Wu relied on this classic "Battle of Chu" to become a military saint and was highly praised by future generations. Now Xiao Yi wants to repeat the story of that year. Can he succeed?

    "Isn't it too dangerous? You are jumping into someone else's circle!"

    "Yes, without Zi Zhong, how can we provide food and fodder for the army? If the attack fails, we will not even have a way out!"

    ¡°Well, it¡¯s better to be on the safe side!¡±

    The generals in Cao¡¯s camp whispered for a long time. Almost everyone said that this tactic was too dangerous and the chance of success was probably less than 30%. It was better to be cautious!

    After hearing various objections, Xiao Yi just sat there expressionlessly. His tactic was indeed very risky, but it was also the only feasible way at the moment. Yanzhou was surrounded by enemies and could be invaded at any time, so they had to  Fight quickly before the enemy reacts; otherwise, it will be dangerous if the army is fighting fiercely outside and your hometown is raided.

    There is another reason that Xiao Yi hides in his heart and does not say it out loud. This time for revenge, the hostility of Cao's army is too strong, especially the generals named Cao. Even their eyes are red. If the army pushes forward little by little,  , the people in the cities along the way are bound to suffer. It's not like they can't do such a thing as massacre!

    Xiao Yi is not opposed to attacking Xuzhou. If he wants to unify the world and end this situation of warlord separatism, conquest is a necessary method. However, he does not want to kill innocent people indiscriminately. He should try his best to preserve some vitality for the people of the Han family!

    There are thousands of people in the family, and there is only one person in charge. After discussing for a long time, everyone finally turned their attention to Cao Cao, waiting for him to make the final decision!

    "Zixiu, how did you decide on this matter?" Stroking his beard, Cao Cao did not rush to make a decision, but turned to ask Cao Ang.

    "Father, I think it's better to be on the safe side. It's too dangerous to advance with a light army!" Cao Ang has been listening quietly. Mrs. Ding is strict in raising her son. He has also been familiar with military books since he was a child, and then he refers to the generals'  Opinion, in the end I think it should be more prudent!

    "Well! Cao Pi, where is your decision?"

    "Back to my father, my child I think I should listen to General Xiao's opinion and give it a try!" Cao Pi was only twelve years old and didn't know much about war. The reason why he made such a judgment was that he didn't want to  He had the same idea as his elder brother, and after getting along with him for this period of time, he had great confidence in Xiao Yi, and even followed him blindly!

    "Haha!" Cao Cao just smiled and did not comment on his sons' decision-making. No matter how much he said, it was just talk on paper. Let them go to the battlefield to exercise!

    "My general orders us to abandon all the heavy equipment and vehicles, and move forward with all light troops to attack Xuzhou!"

    "Ah!No!" (Remember the website address: www.hlnovel.com
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