Peek at my diary, Cao Cao dominates the Three Kingdoms Chapter 381: Climbing the mountains and wading through the water, and taking the Wuhuan's old nest!
Chapter 381: Climbing the mountains and wading through the water, and taking the Wuhuan's old nest!
After confirming that he would accompany the army on the expedition, Lu Yan once again put forward some ideas:
"Mr. Cao, the key point of this raid on Wuhuan lies in the word 'odd'.
Therefore, I suggest that our army can send a suspicious force from Binhai Road to Jieshi, and the route reaches Liucheng."
"Huh? Isn't this exactly the route I originally planned to take? Just as a suspect?" Cao Cao was surprised in his heart, but his face remained calm, waiting for Lu Yan to say more.
Seeing that Cao Cao had no objection, Lu Yan continued: "After the suspicious soldiers are used to attract the attention of the Wuhuan people, the main force of our army can go straight to Liucheng from another road and annihilate the Wuhuan people in one fell swoop!"
"Is there another way?" Guo Jia and the others looked at Lu Yan in surprise, thinking: "It turns out he has been prepared!!"
Cao Cao was overjoyed and asked, "Is there any other road that leads directly to Liucheng?"
"Go through Lulongsai, cross Bailang Mountain, and then go straight to Liucheng!"
"Lulongsai? Bailangshan!"
Under normal circumstances, the one who reaches Liucheng from western Liaoning takes the Binhai Road (which can also be said to be the Shanhaiguan Road in later generations), that is, walking along the seaside.
But Cao Cao knew this road, and the Wuhuan people naturally knew it too, and when they entered Youzhou, they took this road.
Precisely because the Wuhuan people knew this route, when the Wuhuan people withdrew from Youzhou, their defense lines were deployed along this route.
If Cao Cao takes this route to attack the Wuhuan people, the effect may not be ideal.
And if we march from Lulongsai to Bailang Mountain, it will be concealed enough to make it difficult for the Wuhuan people to defend themselves.
However, marching from this route requires climbing over mountains and ridges and crossing rivers; and if you want to march quickly, you must be very familiar with the specific roads, otherwise you will easily get lost in the mountains.
In fact, Lu Yan only knew this general route. As for whether there was a specific way or which way he should take, he didn't know.
But it doesn't matter, he doesn't know, but there is someone who knows it very clearly.
You guessed it right, he is Tian Chou!
Cao Cao looked at the second route proposed by Lu Yan on the map. After thinking for a moment, he asked: "This road involves mountains and rivers... If someone loses direction, I'm afraid all the previous efforts will be wasted..."
After expressing his worries, Lao Cao subconsciously raised his head and looked at Lu Yan.
Cao Cao saw that while everyone was frowning and thinking, Lu Yan still had a faint smile.
"No, since Immortal Lu proposed this plan, he must have a solution!" After Cao Cao came to his senses, he immediately asked: "Sir, do you already know the specific marching route?"
Guo Jia and others all looked at Lu Yan, but to their surprise, Lu Yan shook his head and said, "No, I just know that this route is feasible, but I don't know exactly how to go."
Cao Cao and others were shocked when they heard this, "Uh...this..."
"Although I don't know, there is someone who does."
Cao Cao was surprised and said: "Who?"
"Can you finish what you said in one go?" Guo Jia lightly kicked Lu Yan's calf and complained.
"Don't make trouble." Lu Yan kicked back and then continued: "His name is Tian Chou, and he should be living in seclusion in Xu Wushan now. And Xu Wushan happens to be on our route to the army!"
"Tian Chou... I have heard of this man." Xun You has been an official in the court for many years. He had heard about Tian Chou's deeds when he was recruited by the Sangong Mansion at the same time but did not respond. And it was not only the Sangong Mansion who failed to recruit him,
Yuan Shao also sent envoys several times to invite him, and even granted Tian Chou the seal of general, but Tian Chou still refused. These things have become a legend in the local area.
"Tian Chou is a strange man, and he is undoubtedly talented. But it may be difficult to recruit him to serve the lord..."
At this point, Xun You told everything he knew about Tian Chou.
After hearing this, Guo Jia immediately exclaimed: "There are so many capable people in the world, and Tian Chou has successfully attracted my attention."
"It may not be easy to recruit such a strange person... Sir, what do you think..." Xi Zhicai looked at Lu Yan, wanting to see how confident Lu Yan was.
Lu Yan took a look at Xun You and others, then looked at Lao Cao, and said confidently: "Don't worry, have I ever failed in an attempt? I am the best at recruiting talents!"
"After all, the charm value is almost full..." Of course, it was difficult for Lu Yan to say this.
Everyone thought, "That's right. It's rare for Lu Qiaoqi to take action without talents."
Now that the final problem has almost been solved, the next step is to dispatch troops as planned.
After Cao Cao thought for a moment, he ordered: "Gongda, I want you to secretly lead five thousand suspect soldiers with Xu Chu, under the banner of me and Mr. Lu, to lead the suspect soldiers all the way along Binhai Road. Remember, do not engage in battle with the enemy!"
Xun You cupped his hands and said: "Here!" Cao Cao finally avoided Xi Zhicai and Guo Jia. For one of the two people he relied on most, he was not willing to take even the slightest risk.
Cao Cao turned to Guo Jia and Xi Zhicai again and said: "Mr. Lu will accompany me to send troops to Liucheng... Then I will entrust Youzhou to Zhicai as a filial piety to you two."
Xi Zhi was the one with experience in governing, and he was assisted by Guo Jia, so he replied without any fear: "My subordinates will pacify all the ministries in Youzhou as soon as possible and guard the rear for our lord!"
"If something happens to Xianbei, you can ask Jihou (Lu Bu) for help." Lu Yan suddenly suggested.
Xi Zhicai smiled and said, "That's what you reminded me, sir!"
Guo Jia immediately complained, "My father-in-law, if you don't use it, it will be in vain..."
Lu Yan was too lazy to pay attention to Guo Jia. He said to Cao Cao: "Take all the cavalry with you. Please note that if you don't kill the snake, you will be harmed by it. This time we must complete the victory in one battle and complete the victory in one fell swoop!"
Cao Cao laughed, stretched out his hand and said: "Listen to Mr. Lu, go down in one battle and slaughter Wuhuan! (Then there are also Xiongnu, Xianbei, Jie, Qiang, Di...)"
"Down with one battle, slaughter Wuhuan!" Guo Jia and others also stretched out their hands and put them on the back of Cao Cao's hand.
Lu Yan had no choice but to put his hand up, "Let's fight and kill Wuhuan!"
...
"drive!"
"Drive! Drive!"
Cao's army consisted of eight thousand dragon cavalry battalions, seven thousand wolf cavalry battalions, seven thousand tiger and leopard cavalry battalions, and six thousand heroic cavalry battalions.
Since the establishment of the cavalry has not been replenished in the previous battle, there are currently less than 40,000 cavalry in action.
Cao Cao followed Lu Yan's advice and was very quick with his troops. He left all his baggage and only carried rations with him, and led the light cavalry to advance lightly.
The cavalry marched at full speed, and they quickly arrived at Xu Wushan.
It is midsummer now, and the sun was still scorching a few days ago.
This morning,
The sky suddenly turned into a black mass.
"clatter!"
Lu Yan stretched out his hand to catch a raindrop that fell from the sky and was almost as big as a bean.
"It's raining!"
Lu Yan said to Cao Cao: "There should be a city ahead. We must rush there as soon as possible. Otherwise, people will easily get sick if they rush after being caught in the rain."
Upon hearing this, Cao Cao ordered: "Pass it down and speed up!"