On this side, after receiving the news, Deng Yu immediately sent troops to ask for help from Liu Xiu. After all, after losing Nanxiang and Pheasant County, Nanyang's original 50,000 troops also shrank to 40,000.
There are more than thirty counties in Nanyang. In addition to Wancheng, Nanxiang, Pheasant County, and Ye County are the most important. They are important areas for Nanyang’s defense in the west, north, and east directions. Therefore, among the other counties,
There may only be a few hundred soldiers and horses stationed in China, but these three counties each have thousands of soldiers and horses stationed.
However, the loss of two important county towns means that the 10,000 troops will be wasted.
On the other side, although Yue Fei and Chang Yuchun were attacking from both sides and advancing towards Wancheng, Yue Fei also had his own plan.
Not many people knew that at this time, Yue Fei's real target was not Wancheng, but among the mighty army marching towards Wancheng, the people stationed there were only Yue Fei's substitutes, not Yue Fei himself.
Xinye County is to the north of Xiangyang City, and there is a Han River between the two cities. It can be said that Xinye is the vassal screen of Xiangyang.
If the enemy in the north attacks, they must first attack Xinye, and then use Xinye as a stepping stone to cross the Han River south and go straight to Xiangyang. From here we can see the importance of Xinye. In fact, Xinye is no different from the military fortress of Xiangyang.
Fancheng is only about forty miles away from Xinye. Like Xinye, it is also the throat of Jingzhou and the southern barrier of Nanyang.
Fancheng is integrated with Xiangyang. The two cities stand between the Han River and control the traffic of the Han River. Moreover, in terms of China's geographical situation, Xiangfan controls the important north-south channel. Starting from central China, whether it is the southern expedition or the
The Northern Expedition must pass through Xiangfan, so Xiangfan's strategic location is very important.
Yue Fei's target in this battle was placed in Xinye and Fancheng. As long as he captured this place, he could directly threaten Xiangyang and make Liu Xiuru choke.
Fancheng.
Due to the extremely important geographical location here, although Nanyang was used as a barrier to resist the surrounding princes, 15,000 troops were still stationed to guard against inadvertent measures.
With these 15,000 people, plus the 5,000 people in Xinye who are in close contact with each other, even if we encounter any problems, we can still support them until reinforcements arrive.
There are countless rivers around Fancheng, and these rivers serve as diversions. Therefore, Liu Xiu built the moat of Fancheng to be wide and deep. If he really wanted to attack Fancheng, he would have to sacrifice a lot of lives just for these moats.
Secondly, the city is high. The three Liu brothers will not despise Fancheng as a barrier. From Liu Biao to Liu Xiu, Fancheng has been modified three times inside and out. It can be said that the city is high and the walls are thick.
"Come here, bring him up!" Yue Fei said sonorously and forcefully under the cover of night.
At this time, Yue Fei and his men had changed into the clothes of the Chu army and lurked near Fancheng. However, although they had changed into the clothes of the Chu army, they could not move forward.
The reason why they changed into the clothes of the Chu army was because they had not captured the counties along the way, so they came directly around these counties to prevent their whereabouts from being exposed.
But if they continue to move forward, even if they are wearing the clothes of the Chu army, it will not work. Wancheng is in a critical moment, and it is impossible for the Chu army to march towards Fancheng from the direction of Nanyang at this time. As long as the Chu generals in Fancheng
If you are not stupid, you cannot fall into their scheme.
Regarding Fancheng, Yue Fei had already done some understanding in the Floating Water House beforehand. Only by knowing yourself and the enemy can you be victorious in a hundred battles.
According to Fushui Fang's investigation, there are a total of 15,000 troops in Fan City, led by the guard general Kou Xun, followed by Liu Tianxiao, Zhuo Mao, Cai Xun, Cai You, Liu Anshi, Kou Zhun, Zhang Yun, and Zhu Chaoshi.
Civil and military.
Among them, Kou Zhun was a character who emerged from the last balance and was implanted as Kou Xun's clan uncle. However, Kou Zhun had just arrived at this time and was only a minor official for the time being.
Zhu Chaoshi is a subordinate of Liu Yu's faction. Liu Yu has many talents, and these are also the strength of Jingbei. After Liu Yu was suppressed by Liu Xiu, these talents were divided into various places by Liu Xiu.
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Firstly, these talents can be put to use. Secondly, they can also take the opportunity to further disperse Liu Yu's power.
Sending so many generals to guard it is enough to show that Liu Xiu attaches great importance to Fancheng.
Fortunately, Yue Fei had a certain degree of confidence when he dared to come to Fancheng, and this certainty was a prisoner he obtained when he attacked Pheasant County.
Speaking of which, that man's luck was also bad. He was not the guard of Pheasant County, but just a man escorting grain and grass. However, he happened to encounter Huang Feihu's surprise attack on Pheasant County and was directly caught.
"Yuan Changgong, Yuan Changgong will be the one to work this time. When this Jingxiang land is captured by Wang Shi, Yuan Changgong will be the biggest contributor!" He waved his hand and dismissed the two pawns who were escorting Cai Jing. Yue Fei showed a look.
He said with an amiable smile.
Although many generals in the army disliked Cai Jing, a weakling like him, Yue Fei didn't care about him. If the enemy had more people like him, they would be able to fight more easily.
If all the enemies are hard-nosed people who regard death as their own, no doubt such people are admirable, but the difficulty of conquering the world for them will also increase by several levels.
"Don't worry, Commander-in-Chief, the King of Jin is the wise ruler of the world. It is my blessing to have the opportunity to serve the King of Jin!" Cai Jing said with a hunched waist.
"Hahaha, my lord has always cherished talents, and if he is as talented as Yuan Changgong, if he can make a contribution this time, he will be reused by my lord in the future!" Yue Fei patted Cai Jing on the shoulder and said.
The identity implanted by Cai Jing turned out to be a descendant of the Cai family, the top family in Jingbei. With this identity, Yue Fei believed that his plan had at least an 80% chance of success this time.
"Thank you, Commander-in-Chief!" After hearing what Yue Fei said, Cai Jing became more determined to take refuge in Yue Fei's current situation.
If he can really make great contributions and be appreciated by the King of Jin, maybe after this battle, he will have a chance to kick Cai Mao out and take charge of the Cai family himself.
"Yuan Changgong, in order to ensure your safety, I have specially invited General Li Cunxiao to come to help. With General Li here, Yuan Changgong will be even more powerful!" Yue Fei pointed to Li Shisan beside him.
After all, there were many civil and military officials in Jingbei, so Li Xiang handed over many generals under Li Jing, the governor of Sizhou, to Yue Fei, and among them, Li Shisan was the strongest one.
"It turns out to be General Li. General Li's name is well-known all over the world!" Cai Jing said in surprise. He didn't know how strong Li Cunxiao was, but he knew how strong Xiang Yu was. Back then, Xiang Yu single-handedly fought against Zhuge Liang in Jingbei.
Kunlong, Wu Zhiqi, Deng Xia and Wenzhong are the four great generals.
