Chapter 164 The decision to move the capital, Dong Zhuo is domineering and angry at Huang Yang!
Luyang Camp.
Liu Bianjun.
Central army, big tent.
In front of the sand table, Liu Bian and others gathered together.
Regarding Dong Zhuo's change of generals on the battlefield, everyone was really caught off guard.
Although Sun Jian disdained Hu Zhen and Xu Rong, it was Liu Bian who made the decision after all, and he could only wait for the final result.
"Report~~~"
I don't know how long it took.
Suddenly, a long announcement sounded outside the tent.
Everyone looked up.
But then, Army Sima Deng Zhi came quickly, with a solemn look on his face. He leaned over and cupped his hands and said, "Your Highness, I have found out."
Liu Bian immediately waved his hand and signaled Deng Zhi to rearrange the arrangement on the sand table: "What is Xu Rong's layout now?"
Historically, the description of the Battle of Liangdong was relatively simple. It did not specify how to play the game. It only recorded the approximate time and results of the battle. The actual reference value was not great.
Now, Hu Zhen and Xu Rong have switched defenses, which has disrupted Liu Bian's original offensive rhythm. Although no opponent should be underestimated, Xu Rong and Hu Zhen have very different personalities, so they will naturally make adjustments in their layout.
Be careful when sailing the ship that lasts ten thousand years.
Therefore, Liu Bian sent Deng Zhi to inquire about the latest situation.
Deng Zhi picked up the red and blue flags from the side, pulled down the flags on the sand table one by one, and planted the flags according to the latest formation: "Fortunately, Your Highness is cautious, otherwise we will definitely suffer in this battle."
Phew~~~
When Deng Zhi finished planting the flags according to the latest formation, he secretly breathed a sigh of relief: "Generals, Guangcheng Pass belongs to Liang County administratively, and the county towns located to the east of Guancheng are less than ten miles apart."
"The general has carefully checked and found that Xu Rong's main force is still deployed at Guangcheng Pass, and a force of troops is also deployed in Liang County. The strength of the troops is not known for the time being, but the general found horse dung and horse hoof prints on the road, proving that
There must be cavalry."
Everyone's eyes were focused on the sand table, and each of them frowned, secretly glad that King Hongnong did not attack Guangcheng Pass as planned, otherwise the battle would most likely be lost.
"This Xu Rong is indeed a general."
General Sun Jian held his fists in his arms, his thick eyebrows slightly furrowed, and he couldn't help but sigh: "Previously, I thought His Highness acted too cautiously, but now, His Highness is wiser."
"yes!"
Xun Yu on the side sighed and twisted his beard and said: "Xu Rong is well versed in the art of war. Guangcheng Pass and Liang County are horns of each other. If our army attacks Guangcheng Pass, the Liang County cavalry will attack our army's rear, and vice versa.
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"Bo Miao~~"
Xun Yu turned to look at Deng Zhi and tried to ask: "Can you possibly guess how many troops the opponent has?"
Deng Zhi frowned and pondered for a moment: "Although I don't know exactly how many soldiers there are, judging from the traces on the land, there are probably no less than two thousand elite cavalry in Liang County."
"As for the infantry defending the city..."
Deng Zhi finally shook his head and sighed softly: "Sorry for my incompetence, I really can't guess."
Liu Bian said calmly: "Bo Miao, there is no need to belittle yourself, you have done a good enough job."
Deng Zhi cupped his hands and said, "Thank you, Your Highness."
Liu Bian glanced at everyone and said solemnly: "If you have any opinions, feel free to say whatever you want. Don't worry about making mistakes. You will have your own concerns in your heart."
"Your Highness!"
Immediately, Zhang Liao took a step forward, leaned forward and said, "The general believes that the key to defeating the horn tactics lies in how to prevent his troops from sneaking into our rear."
"That's right!"
Xun Yu took a deep breath and took advantage of the situation and continued: "The tyranny of the horns' force is that both sides provide reinforcements to each other, which can make the attackers feel attacked from both sides."
"If it is Liang County and there are dangers between Guangcheng Pass and Guangcheng Pass, our army can still concentrate most of its troops to attack one place and use a small amount of troops to prevent the enemy from coming for reinforcements."
"but......"
Xun Yu's face was full of difficulties and he frowned: "Look, gentlemen, the distance between Liang County and Guangcheng Pass is only ten miles, and the road in the middle is a flat river, so there is no danger to defend."
"As long as the opponent's cavalry leaves the city, they can attack our army's rear from all directions at will. At that time, whether it is a cavalry charge or an arrow attack, it will be a big disaster for our army to attack Guangcheng Pass."
Sun Jian had participated in the campaign against Liangzhou before, so he naturally knew the role of cavalry in the war.
He nodded with great interest: "Yes, the cavalry fights in the wilderness, coming and going like the wind, and as fast as thunder. If our army is well-defended, we can just leave it alone. Once it finds a breakthrough, we will definitely cooperate inside and outside to defeat it in one fell swoop."
"pity......"
Sun Jian gritted his steel teeth and looked up at Zhang Liao: "Our army only has 300 elite cavalry, and it is difficult to compete with the enemy's cavalry. Otherwise, General Wenyuan can use cavalry to fight cavalry to buy time for the army to attack."
"Cavalry versus cavalry?"
Zhang Liao disdained such tactics: "Even if our army has two thousand elite cavalry, or even more, Zhang will not adopt such head-on tactics."
"Not to mention that the Northern Army's cavalry is all elite, well-trained, and well-equipped. Even if our cavalry is numerically superior, it may not be its opponent."
"Dong Zhuo was rich and powerful, so he wouldn't feel bad if two of his cavalry were killed. However, all our cavalry are precious, so the death of even one of them would make Liao doubly sad. Such a forced battle is not what I want."
Zhang Liao is from Yanmen County.
There are constant battles with Xianbei and Wuhuan here.
No one knows the cost of raising war horses and training cavalry better than Zhang Liao.
Of course, when it comes to cavalry tactics, it is equally difficult for everyone present to match them.
Liu Bian naturally heard the confidence in Zhang Liao's words: "Wen Yuan, if you have any ideas, just say so. Don't hide them."
Zhang Liao hurriedly leaned over and handed over his hand: "Your Highness, do you still remember that when we were in Nanyang, you gave the last general the Yuanyang Formation Map and a strategy of foot-based cavalry and foot-trapped cavalry?"
"Could it be..."
Liu Bian suddenly remembered the original scene, his eyes suddenly brightened, and he hurriedly asked: "Does Wen Yuan have any strategy to defeat the enemy?"
Zhang Liao did not dare to agree easily and could only express tactfully: "The general has some thoughts in his mind. Please give the general some time to prepare and try to come up with a strategy to defeat the enemy as soon as possible."
"good!"
Liu Bian was overjoyed and nodded: "I will give you three days. You must come up with a strategy. After discussing it with the generals, you will send someone to prepare the relevant equipment. How about it?"
Zhang Liao cupped his hands and clasped his fists: "In the end, I will go all out."
Xun Yu smiled lightly. He already knew Zhang Liao's ability: "It just so happens that Yuan Shu, Li Min and others are mobilizing ships during this period. Maybe we can complete it at the same time, and then we can move forward together and break through the southern defense line of Luoyang."
Isn't this a coincidence? Isn't it?
Liu Bian realized that this made sense, nodded slowly, and turned to look at Sun Jian: "Wen Tai."
Sun Jian hurriedly cupped his hands and clasped his fists: "The end will be here."
Liu Bian said loudly: "I know that you have just arrived and are eager to make achievements, but you must not be impatient. When Li Min's ships are mobilized, you will surely make achievements one day!"
"but......"
Liu Bian's voice was gentle, but sonorous and powerful, full of a kingly aura that could not be resisted: "If you cannot take the city pass by then, you will be served by military law and will not be tolerated."
Sun Jian was overjoyed and said in a loud voice: "Your Highness, don't worry. If the general cannot take the city pass, he is willing to engage in military law."
Liu Bian's lips raised slightly: "Very good."
Sun Jian was a native of Wu County, Yangzhou, and was good at water warfare.
No one is more suitable than Sun Jian to go up the Yingshui River from Yingchuan River and storm Sheyuan Pass.
The following days.
Li Min, Yuan Shu, and Xu Qiu were recruiting ships in Runan and Yingchuan.
Although most of them are merchant ships carrying cargo, they are enough for the war situation.
After all, merchant ships are just means of transportation at best, and the real decision of victory or defeat is to rely on infantry to attack the city.
As for Liu Bian?
Together with Zhang Liao, he went to the front line to conduct reconnaissance.
Of course, the main reason is to convey the real terrain and landforms to the experts of the Military Advisor Alliance to analyze the opponent's possible offensive strategies and the countermeasures our army should have.
During his communication with Zhang Liao and experts from the Military Advisor Alliance, Liu Bian gained a deeper understanding of ancient military warfare, as well as combat methods.
Said without politeness.
Although Liu Bian's current military quality may not be comparable to that of the famous generals of the Three Kingdoms, it is definitely not inferior to common military generals, and it is possible that he may even become a second-rate general.
"There is an open area from Liang County to Guangcheng Pass, and there is no definite marching route. Therefore, the strategy of setting up ambush cavalry is negated and cannot be used at all. We can only find a way behind the army at Guangcheng Pass."
"Yes, I understand."
"..."
"The horse-repelling gun is the simplest and most effective device for restricting cavalry. Just make as much of this thing as you can, and it will never be wasted."
"Don't worry, it's been arranged."
"..."
"Is the spearman restraining the cavalry? Don't think too simply. The vitality of the war horse is relatively tenacious. When the spear stabs the war horse, it is difficult to kill the war horse directly. At this time, the cavalry can still charge and fight!"
"In fact, an injured and crazy war horse will create a more terrifying impact in a short period of time. In addition, the infantry's defensive capabilities are generally worse than the cavalry. In terms of battle damage ratio alone, the infantry's casualties are actually more
high."
"The reason why it is said that spearmen restrain cavalry is actually from a cost perspective. Whether it is the cost of raising or training, cavalry is much higher than infantry. Even if one cavalry is exchanged for several infantry, it is not cost-effective."
"I see!"
"..."
"In fact, in a sense, the strategy of infantry and cavalry is highly dependent on equipment. It is more like a small fortress tactic, which limits the mobility of the cavalry and then counterattacks. Most of the infantry and cavalry in history have
This is the trick."
"Been taught a lesson."
"..."
Three whole days.
Zhang Liao's preliminary plan was released.
After intense discussions among the civil and military officials, some simple modifications were made and the final decision was made immediately.
Next, Xun Yu and Tang Xiang searched for various weapons, shields, and related materials throughout the army based on the final plan, and at the same time sent people to cut down trees and make the equipment missing in the plan.
However......
Just as Liu Bian was preparing to attack Guangcheng Pass.
Sili, Luoyang.
The majestic Royal Palace, Chongde Hall.
Under the bead curtain crown, Liu Xie's body was hunched, as if he was bent down by the heavy crown.
There was a hint of fear in his eyes, and his body trembled slightly. Although he was the Ninth Five Supreme Being, he did not have any majesty at all.
Below him, the burly Dong Zhuo was pacing back and forth in the palace, holding the sharp sword on his waist. From time to time, his ferocious eyes swept over the civil and military officials of the dynasty, scaring the civil and military officials to the point where they all bowed their heads and trembled in fear.
Quiet!
Deadly quiet!
The entire Chongde Hall was so quiet that you could even hear the heartbeats of hundreds of officials.
After a long time, Dong Zhuo stopped in the palace, banged the long sword at his waist, and leaned on the floor.
All civil and military officials in the court trembled and leaned back in fear.
"Hmph~~"
Dong Zhuo snorted softly.
really!
To deal with these scholar-officials who are full of benevolence and morality, violence is the most effective method.
Yes, in the past, labor and management wanted to integrate into your circle, but you didn't give me face.
OK!
Labor and management gave up.
Since you don't accept me, Dong Zhuo, we can only follow our own rules.
Dong Zhuo glanced at the civil and military officials and said loudly: "I watched the stars last night and found the purple star traveling westward. I felt the sky was warning me that Luoyang, the eastern capital of the Han Dynasty, has been in decline for more than two hundred years."
"Since Heaven's Way is strong in the west, I will follow Heaven's will from above, obey the people's will from below, and serve the West to comply with Heaven's Way. You should dress up quickly and get on your way as soon as possible."
Boom~~
Like a thunderbolt in the clear sky.
The civil and military forces of the entire dynasty were shocked to the core.
All the ministers were stunned like thunder and lightning. They were all dumbfounded and horrified.
Especially the grand master Yuan Wei, his eyes were as wide as a bell and his heart was shocked.
Move the capital?
Dong Zhuo, this old dog, really dares to think.
He actually wanted to avoid the attack of the Kwantung Allies by moving the capital.
You must know that moving the capital is of great importance and will definitely cause shock to the government and the public, and panic among the people.
Obviously, Dong Zhuo dared to risk the disapproval of the world and must be prepared to fight to the death with the Kwantung Allied Forces.
"what to do?"
Yuan Wei's mind was as fast as lightning and he fell into deep thought.
At this moment, Situ Yang Biao boldly took a step forward: "Prime Minister, Guanzhong is in ruins. If you donate the ancestral temple and abandon the imperial mausoleum without any reason, it will definitely alarm the people. It is easy to move the world, but it is extremely difficult to put it in order. I hope the Prime Minister will think twice."
"Um?"
Dong Zhuo's eyes widened with anger, and he slowly turned his head to glance at Yang Biao.
The cold murderous aura immediately enveloped the opponent, and even the officials around him couldn't help but be startled.
However......
However, Yang Biao still stood like a green pine, facing the fierce Dong Zhuo, not afraid of weapons or threats, and once again remonstrated sonorously: "I sincerely ask the prime minister to think twice before acting for the sake of the people of the world."
Dong Zhuo was furious and shouted: "Yang Situ, do you really want to stop the truth?"
Say it.
The long sword that was leaning on the floor was slowly raised by Dong Zhuo. The cold blade was pointed at Yang Biao. The murderous aura caused the civil and military personnel around Yang Biao to change their colors and get out of the way, fearing to hurt themselves.
Just when Yang Biao was about to exhale and speak, not far from his side, another Taiwei Huang Wan took a step forward: "Prime Minister, I think Yang Situ is very reasonable."
"In the past, Wang Mang usurped the throne. During the reign of Red Eyebrow, he burned Chang'an and reduced it to rubble. The people also moved around and there was not a single one left. It would be unwise to abandon the palace and go to wasteland now."
"Um?"
Dong Zhuo's anger became even more intense. He turned to look at Huang Wan and sternly replied: "Now the rats in Guandong are causing chaos, causing disaster to Luoyang. Chang'an is in danger of Weihan, and it is closer to Longyou. Wood, stone, bricks and tiles can be built in a day. Palaces are built.
It doesn’t take more than a month.”
"But......"
"Nothing but!"
Dong Zhuo stared and shouted sternly: "The truth has been decided, you don't need to elaborate further!"
Yang Biao was furious: "Moving the capital is a major national matter, and it is decided by your Majesty."
Dong Zhuo was furious: "Your Majesty is young, I, the Prime Minister, will make the decision for you!"
Huang Wan said again: "Moving the capital is a big deal and will definitely cause commotion among the people!"
Dong Zhuo snarled his steel teeth: "The truth is for the world, why should we cherish the common people!"
"Your Majesty~~~"
Before Yang Biao and Huang Wan could speak, Dong Zhuo interrupted again: "Your Majesty, Yang Biao and Huang Wan have obstructed the country's great plan. Their sins are unforgivable. I would like to ask Your Majesty to depose these two people and demote them to common people!"
Liu Xie was so frightened that he trembled: "Just...just...just follow...what the Prime Minister said."