This time, even Chen Gong, who liked to argue from other angles, did not stand up to deny Chen Qun's proposal. After all, this proposal was quite a good one even from Chen Gong's perspective.
After all, Beigui's deceptive terrain is much worse than the official story of Zhuge Liang's departure from Qishan. It seems that it is only a few hundred kilometers away from the Indus Plain, but the width of these hundreds of kilometers is entirely the Suleiman Mountains. Crossing it laterally is a joke.
Therefore, the only way to win the Indian side is to follow the original classic steps, take Kandahar, go to Kabul, and then cross the Khyber Pass.
Of course, taking the Bolun Pass from Kandahar is also an option, but the logistics transfer capabilities during this period meant that taking the Bolun Pass would have to bear greater pressure, so in the end Cao Cao also chose the so-called orthodox way of attacking India.
This orthodox way of attacking India is actually very difficult on the terrain. If you can pass these key positions, India will be easily accessible. The several successful methods of attacking India from the north in history were actually affected by the terrain.
Similarly, conversely, as long as these points are well defended and there are no two or five enemies, even if the foreign enemies are far stronger than the local forces in India, it will be very difficult to capture India.
Just like the first wave of Ardashir's attack on Kushan in the official history, when Vesudev I was still alive, he just laughed and watched Ardashir jump around. After fighting for a while, Ardashir turned around and went to solve the problem in the west.
The problem was gone, and Kushan was captured later. In fact, it was more because after the death of Vesutiva I, Beikui turned to Ardashir, and then won inexplicably.
If we really want to hit this place hard, the name Imperial Cemetery is no joke.
"Chang Wen's plan is quite good." Cao Cao said with some emotion. Chen Qun shook his head slightly when he heard this. He was just at the right time. He was good at systems and internal affairs, and his military planning was actually better than the few people present.
Some distances can only be said to be just right.
"Sikong, I actually have a question now. I think everyone here knows it." Chen Gong sighed lightly, sat up straight and said, "So far, we haven't actually figured out what Oswin wants to do. We
Having adopted almost all strategies to deal with Oswin, it is basically impossible for Kandahar to be defeated by Oswin, and it is simply inappropriate for the opponent to take action at this time."
"The problem is that the current situation is that we faced the wrong people at the wrong time and implemented an inappropriate strategy. Kushan is not a fool. They must have a strategy worth doing to plan like this."
Chen Gong looked at everyone present very cautiously.
From before, Chen Gong had been searching the overall situation little by little. When he couldn't understand, he would use his spiritual talent. Even if it was a waste of accumulation, he would still find out the reason for Kuishang's behavior.
Cao Cao being beaten was something that Chen Gong liked to see, so he could accept it, but the Han Dynasty could not suffer huge losses. After all, every step forward was full of thorns. The blood of the Han Dynasty could not be wasted, so it must be found.
Give reasons.
Hearing Chen Gong's words, Cao Cao and others became cautious. In fact, Cao Cao himself has also been thinking about this matter recently. To be precise, Cao's civil servants are basically considering Bei Gui's intention for this action, but seeing that
If you don’t understand, and if you can’t see it on the battlefield, it means there is a problem.
"I didn't find any intention, which is very helpless." Cao Cao said with some regret, "Actually, I don't understand Oswin's current large-scale dispatch. Even if he wants to divert our attention, he actually doesn't understand.
There is no need to mobilize on such a large scale now.”
"Our Achilles' heel is Kandahar. I really can't understand it this time, so I suggest that our main force should not leave Kandahar easily until the situation is clear." Chen Gong said very cautiously. He has a crazy side.
But there is also a cautious side.
Cao Cao looked at Xun Yu after hearing this, and Xun Yu nodded slightly, "We have the same idea. We can't step into Kushan's trap under any circumstances at present. Although I also doubt Guishang's true thoughts, no matter what,
This time it really exceeded all of our expectations.”
After hearing this, Cao Cao understood the mentality of everyone here, and then nodded, "I don't know what you want to do, but as long as Kandahar is in hand, the other backhands can be taken back. Even if Herat is lost, he Cao Cao
Stuck in Kandahar, I see how you transport food to Herat. I don't believe that Ardashir's Miracle Legion can go without food!
As for the lack of food, Cao Cao admitted that it was indeed difficult for him to be self-sufficient. There were some minor problems in the construction of the water conservancy network. Millions of acres of fertile land would not be available in a short time. He wanted to rely on Kandahar.
It's really hard to feed everyone.
But no one really thinks that Cao Cao is a fool who doesn't have a month's worth of food and grass. In the official history, he was forced to have no choice but not now!
As Cao Cao, who understands the danger of food shortage, but under the operation of Wei Zi and Liu Ba, he has gradually accumulated enough food and grass to continue fighting for six months. I, Cao Cao, can finish harvesting this year and stop growing food. I will waste it with you.
Now, you Ardashir are wasting away across the desert of Lezestan, and you Ardashir can still live without food.
I want to transport grain and grass from Bolun Pass to Herat. Hahaha, what’s my dream? Don’t you even know why Beigui gave up on Herat in the first place? Come on, the Holy Death Rider will show me a six-month deprivation of food.
Don’t drink and let me see!
So Cao Cao didn't panic at all. He just felt that Bei Gui's operation was a bit strange and he couldn't understand it. But if he couldn't understand it, I was squatting in Kandahar and watching your operation. I didn't believe that if you continued to advance your plan, you could still do it.
Not exposed at all?
"This point of Gongtai coincides with mine. I am also planning to stay in Kandahar. Except for Gongming's patrol, I am not prepared to let the main force leave Kandahar. I want to see what Kushan is doing.
Moth." Cao Cao said very proudly.
The entire main force was squatting in Kandahar. Although it looked passive, I had to admit that this move was very shameless. Kandahar was a plateau oasis that suddenly appeared in the desert terrain, and the altitude was suddenly higher than the surrounding area. This is why Cao Cao attacked Barak at that time.
I almost vomited because the terrain was really difficult to fight.
On the other hand, Cao Cao is squatting in Kandahar now, and his mentality is very good. Without cheating, with Cao Cao's current military strength, even if Liu Bei comes here in person, there is no good way. The terrain is too difficult to adjust.
, so Cao Cao, who did not take the initiative and defended with all his strength, actually did not need to worry about Oswin.
It can be said that as long as the food and grass can withstand it, Cao Cao can always squat here to defend.
"Then let's prepare to squat in the next stage." Xun Yu sighed. This is one of the rare situations where he cannot see through his opponent. In his opinion, although squatting can solve all problems and ensure the strength of the core area,
Definitely not the best way to handle it.
Xun You glanced sideways at Xun Yu, but didn't say anything. He had wanted to say before that even if they wanted to stay in Kandahar, if the Kushan side really had some ideas, they might also lay heavy bait to let Cao Jun's main force
Depart Kandahar.
Thinking of this, Xun You's dull eyes looked at Chen Gong's. Both parties vaguely guessed what the possible heavy bait might be, and were now waiting for the result.
A few days later, Cao Cao received an urgent report from the War Eagle Patrol Department. When he saw the information, Cao Cao looked ecstatic, and then suddenly fell into deep thought. After all, Cao Cao was not a fool. The bait was too heavy and too powerful.
The temptation was so powerful that Cao Cao could tell at a glance that the other party just wanted him to show off.
"Go and invite the civil and military ministers." Cao Cao took a deep breath and suppressed the desire in his heart. The bait was so heavy that Cao Cao didn't know how to start. He really wanted to go up and take a bite, because with this bite,
If you really eat the opponent, then all the losses will be worth it.
But thinking about the arrangements that Xun Yu, Xun You and others finalized to defend Kandahar a few days ago, Cao Cao's mentality was extremely complicated. Should he attack or not?
Soon Xun Yu, Xia Houdun and others rushed over. On the way, Xun You looked at Chen Gong, and Chen Gong looked at Xun You. At this moment, the two of them turned their heads as stiffly as two logs.
After they were all summoned, Chen Gong and Xun You were basically sure what happened. That lunatic Oswin, this heavy bait was too exaggerated.
"The imperial scepter plus the dual talents it can bless, and even the Imperial Guard?" Chen Gong gave Xun You a look, and Xun You returned the same look.
Both of them were worried at this moment. When they speculated before, the two of them were actually worried about this, because if there was any way to divert the main force of Cao's army from Kandahar, this gameplay would definitely be the most unstoppable.
Exciting.
Cao Cao couldn't resist this bait, because if he really chopped down the imperial scepter, Cao Cao would be able to take back the other losses no matter what.
"The other party's target is Kandahar." Chen Gong sighed and spoke directly.
"Is land more important, or people?" Xun You asked flatly.
"With legs growing on a human body, humans can run. A military soul plus five or six at least the Imperial Guards. To be honest, it's not that easy to defeat them." Chen Gong had already guessed what Cao Cao might do.
The choice, at best, is called adventurous spirit and unswerving determination, at worst, it means that a dog cannot change and will eat to death, and it cannot be persuaded!
"Can you persuade me to stop?" Xun You asked calmly.
"You are right, so I think we should use all our strength to try to annihilate the Imperial Scepter and its Imperial Guards on the Helmand River." Chen Gong gritted his teeth and said, "We will definitely not do this this time.
It’s possible to protect two goals at the same time! The other party is not stupid!”
