In such a large-scale military operation, everyone is an insignificant point, and it is also a close link that cannot be slacked off. In an instant, the generals went to the military camp, and the entire Left General's Mansion suddenly became quiet. Lei Yuan's entourages had also rode back to the mansion to prepare for various travel operations. Lei Yuan and Wei Yan and Zhuge Liang moved to another side hall to discuss the arrangement of public security defenses.
Zhuge Liang pointed out the map he had just used and explained: "From Zhou Lang's perspective, the most favorable situation is to use the Wu army in Jingzhou to pinch the lord in the public security, and use the navy to go south to attack Jingnan in advance. Therefore, once they find that the lord is marching his army to the south, Nanjun, and Jiangxia, they will definitely raise troops to attack, trying to force the lord to withdraw and count the message transmission, and the time for issuing the military orders is as short as five days, and the length of ten days, and the public security will have war."
"It's almost the same, it takes this little time." Wei Yan nodded.
The meaning is right. But this is so simplistic that it seems like accepting Zhuge Liang's report.
Wei Yan had a red face and a black beard, and looked much older than Lei Yuan; but his words and deeds were fierce and reckless, and he said that the strong enemy was approaching, but his expression was full of warlike intentions of trying it out with a thrilling look.
This person is a famous general who Lei Yuan had long admired from books in his previous life. According to the public's viewpoint, his military achievements and status were only below a few people, which is the so-called "the tail of the first tier crane and the vanguard of the second tier". After Ji Han established the country, he was at the forefront of the confrontation with Cao Wei for a long time, and was a general like a pillar.
Lei Yuan heard that Liu Bei valued this young and promising general, and once praised Wei Yan's words and deeds as different as the generations and the style of famous generals. Wei Yan did have many military achievements. From Runan to Jingzhou, he would have to take the battle first, which was unprecedented. With his close relationship with Duke Xuande, he really didn't need to worry about his words.
"Five to ten days, that's enough." Zhuge Liang continued: "I will arrange for repairs and enrich the city defense as soon as possible, and also gather the village pavilions, select strong marshals and form backup troops, and then seize the fields and enrich the grain stored in the city. However, the victory or defeat of the battlefield will be asked for two."
"Don't worry, military advisor!" Wei Yan bowed.
"Continue, what are your plans for the attacks around the Public Security City?" Zhuge Liang asked again.
Lei Yuan said calmly: "I have some ideas, try to explain to the military advisor a little."
"Speaking!"
"Although the Wu army in Nanjun and Jiangxia are numerous, they cannot go south to fight against us all, because behind them, there are Cao's army eyeing each other. To the north of Nanjun, there is Le Jin, the general stationed in Xiangyang, who is stationed in Xiangyang, and west of Jiangxia, there is Jiangxia prefect appointed by Cao Gong. Le Jin and Ren are both famous generals who are brave and capable of capturing fighter jets. The people of Wu must be prepared for it. Therefore, in my opinion, the Wu army in both places can use it to attack the public security, which is not more than half of the total force."
"The Wu army in Nanjun was 15,000, and sent out 7,500; the Wu army in Jiangxia was 10,000, and sent out 5,000." Wei Yan smiled and said, "There are not many."
Wei Yan was obviously brave and said that he had tens of thousands of enemies without fear.
He was right. The total number of Wu troops stationed in Jingzhou was about 40,000. In addition to the more than 10,000 naval troops led by Zhou Yu himself, the total number of troops stationed in various places was 30,000, including Nanjun and Jiangxia. Even if they had to leave troops to defend, they could use more than 12,000 people, which was equivalent to more than three times the forces led by Lei Yuan and Wei Yan.
"What the elder said is very true." Lei Yuan nodded to Wei Yan and continued: "However, considering that the main force of the Eastern Wu naval army is stationed in Baqiu and Yiyang, and is limited to the size of the docks on the south bank of the Yangtze River, the road conditions, etc., the 12,000 Wu army members cannot cross the river at one time, but they must cross the river as soon as possible, otherwise it will not be enough to intimidate the lord and force the lord to return to the army. Therefore, they can only divide it into several batches within a certain time range and land at different ferries. For example, here, here, here, it is possible to collect small boats through shallow waters in Bailizhou."
Lei Yuan indicated the direction one by one on the map. The ferry you clicked was distributed from the southeast of Gong'an City to Bailizhou, north of Lexiang. The transportation between the two sides of the river has never been a matter of ship transportation. Even after a thousand years, the battles along the north and south of the Yangtze River cannot avoid several famous ferries of large scale, let alone now? Unless the wings are put on the ribs, the army will cross the river and move south, and will have to take action separately and give full play to the capacity of the ferry and roads. Once the Wu army is dispersed, it will form an opportunity to take advantage of.
Lei Yuan slapped the map: "No matter how many ways they come, we will only go all the way. At present, the Lujiang Lei family can mobilize three thousand elite troops, including six hundred cavalry. With these three thousand people, I can smash the Wu army that dared to separate from the south one by one!"
Wei Yan applauded loudly.
Zhuge Liang nodded slightly, his eyes already emitted light, but his words were still cautious: "This plan is feasible. However, the number of enemy troops is far above our side, and even if the troops are divided, it is not easy to defeat. Moreover, it is probably not easy to fight continuously if the troops are still needed."
Lei Yuan said frankly: "It depends on the specific situation on the battlefield. I should do my best."
Zhuge Liang asked again: "The Wu army also has its own generals. What we can think of is that they may not be unpredictable. If Wu army in various places refuses to defend the ferry after crossing the river and fails to advance, and takes defense as an attack, what if it does?"
So Lei Yuan continued to explain.
Soon, all three of them were immersed in it. Zhuge Liang had accurate judgments and analysis; Wei Yan had rich grassroots combat experience; and Lei Yuan's military knowledge received in later generations has recently gradually combined with contemporary military tactics and war reality. They repeatedly simulated offense and defense in the shortest time, and detailed the gains and losses. Although the strong enemy was approaching, their hearts became more and more excited.
After a while, Lei Yuan rode out and returned to his own courtyard.
Li Zhen, Li Qi and others were pulling out horses from the stables and placing saddles one by one. A Du murmured in a low voice, holding a bamboo basket and placing the regular dry food in it.
Lei Yuan stepped into his room, took out his bow and knife and other objects, and stood under the tree in the inner courtyard, and suddenly hesitated. He thought that he had told people not long ago that there would be no big battle this year and that he could take care of his health. Unexpectedly, the days of stability would end so soon. Should he go to the next courtyard, even if he said a few words of goodbye?
"Master, we are ready!" Li Qi called in the front yard.
"I'll come right away!" Lei Yuan responded.
This time, Duke Xuande personally led his troops south to force Zhou Lang to face the battle head-on, and the Lujiang Lei clan tribe was responsible for blocking the Wu army in Nanjun and Jiangxia. This was an extremely bold and dangerous tactic, but facing the pressure of 100,000 Wu troops, the Zuo General's Mansion was in danger of overturning at any time. Without this, there was no other good way. Lei Yuan was not sure how the situation would develop in the future. After all, the memory of his past life was ultimately another period of history. In that period of history, there was no such person as Lujiang Lei Yuan. What would happen in this life? Who knows how Xuande Guild would overcome the difficulties? He can only take one step and see one step.
Lei Yuan once thought that he had been tempered enough in the mountains, but at this moment, he still felt nervous. It was interesting that he resolutely took on the heavy responsibility in General Zuo's mansion, directing his troops to Zhuge Liang, and preparing to fight against him, and he was also he hesitant at this moment.
Forget it, don't go. Fierce battle is approaching, so why bother with it too much?
Chapter completed!