When Jia Xu heard Lu Xuan's words, he stroked his beard and thought, but did not answer in a hurry.
He has always been thoughtful.
Regarding the battle situation with Kuai Liang, Jia Xu believed that Yuan Tan had Yuan Shao as his backing in Qingzhou and should be able to sustain it for a while. Xiahou Dun was defeated because Cao Cao's main force was concentrated in Hanzhong. Xiahou Dun faced the attack of Tai Shi Ci and Zhou Yu alone.
So it fails quickly.
Yuan Tan is different, he only faces Kuai Liang.
Unexpectedly, in order to plot Qingzhou, Kuai Liang instigated rebellion against Zang Ba early, waiting for the day when he would start a war with Yuan Tan.
Such a strategy is not simple.
Jia Xu made a note of Kuai Liang. Sooner or later, such a person will enter the center of the Wu Kingdom and will definitely deal with Kuai Liang. Jia Xu has always kept a low profile, but he still needs to understand the situation of officials in the DPRK.
Fa Zheng took the initiative and said: "Your Majesty, although Cao Cao and Liu Bei are at odds with each other, in fact, the impact is not that big. Because we have hot air balloons to arrange, we can easily capture Nanzheng."
"Without the hot air balloon, it would be difficult for us."
"A fortified Nanzheng alone can become a nightmare for us and make most of the soldiers hate themselves under the tower. The situation is different now, so I suggest starting a war on two fronts."
Fa Zheng directly proposed the strategy.
Lu Xuan asked: "How to start a war on two fronts?"
Fa Zheng said quickly: "I think the first battlefield should be placed in Nanzheng. I will arrange for Gan Ning to take people in a hot air balloon and fly into the city to attack the city inside and outside."
"Then, arrange an elite force to station in the northwest of Nanzheng in the direction leading to Ziwu Road, waiting for Cao Cao to come and block Cao Cao's attack."
"The so-called cornering situation is when one side is attacked and the other side rushes to help."
"We will block Cao Cao's reinforcements."
Fazheng said in a deep voice: "While our army was holding Cao Cao back, we broke through the city as quickly as possible. Then, after the army gathered together, they attacked Cao Cao's army and defeated Cao Cao."
Lu Xuan looked at Jia Xu with a look of approval in his eyes and asked, "What do you think of Wen He?"
Jia Xu said: "Report to your Majesty, Fazheng's arrangement is feasible. At present, if we attack Nanzheng and also attack Cao Cao on Ziwu Road, it will be two big battlefields and it will be difficult to take care of both."
"However, the main battlefield is in Nanzheng, and the other defensive operation is a two-front operation, but such a two-line operation is not difficult."
"The only thing is that those who resist Cao Cao must be able to defend. Those who attack Nanzheng must attack strongholds."
Jia Xu's eyes were wise and he said: "Our plan is to destroy Liu Bei in Nanzheng first, and then join forces to defeat Cao Cao. However, once Cao Cao breaks our defense line first, Cao Cao and Liu Bei will attack us, and the situation will be unfavorable.
us."
Lu Xuan looked confident and said: "With the hot air balloon, it will not be difficult for us to attack the city. What's more, Liu Bei only has a few thousand people. Since no one has any objections, I will make arrangements now and prepare for war."
"Invite Zhao Yun, Gan Ning, Xu Chu, and Zhang Ren to discuss matters."
Lu Xuan ordered.
The soldiers went to convey the message. After a while, Zhao Yun, Gan Ning, Xu Chu and Zhang Ren entered the camp hand in hand, and all saluted Lu Xuan with clasped fists.
Lu Xuan's eyes were bright and he said: "On the Qingzhou side, Kuai Liang killed Yuan Tan and won the victory. On the Yanzhou side, Zhou Yu had won the victory before. The general trend is already in our favor. In addition, Wen He said that the weather is stable and the heat is
The balloons can also be used, I am ready for war."
Gan Ning suddenly became excited and said excitedly: "Your Majesty, the last general is willing to be the vanguard and lead people to fly into the city to destroy it. There are a hundred hot air balloons, and the soldiers have been tempered and are ready for a fight at any time."
Xu Chu said naively: "Even the last general is willing to be a pioneer."
Zhao Yundao: "Breaking Nanzheng is the key, but how should Cao Cao respond?"
Zhang Ren also looked at Lu Xuan.
Lu Xuan said in a deep voice: "The general arrangement for the attack on Nanzheng is as follows. Zhang Ren led 10,000 elite troops and stationed in the northwest of Nanzheng to defend against Cao Cao who might come to rescue him. Gan Ning, Zhao Yun and Xu Chu worked together to
Take a hot air balloon into the city, and you’ll be right inside and outside.”
"Can it be done?"
Lu Xuan's eyes became even sharper.
Zhang Ren held his head high, his eyes excited, and took the lead in saying: "I will ensure that the mission is completed."
Gan Ning, Zhao Yun and Xu Chu also replied that they could complete the task.
Everyone was very excited. After waiting for such a long time, the war was finally about to begin. After the order was arranged, Gan Ning, Zhao Yun and Xu Chu took the hot air balloon to prepare for the next war. Zhang Ren left the camp with 10,000 elite troops.
, heading northwest of Nanzheng.
One day passed in the blink of an eye, and it was the next morning.
Although the weather is cold, the autumn sunshine is shining down, dispelling the chill.
Zhang Ren's army arrived at the selected location, and the garrison deployed the camp. After the defense arrangements for the camp were completed, Zhang Ren personally led his troops along the official road ahead and deployed defensive measures such as horse blocking and antlers.
They were arranged at a certain distance, and they were very dense, which could prevent the army from raiding and the cavalry from suddenly attacking. They arranged the horses, antlers, etc., and Zhang Ren arranged for sentries to keep an eye on the movements of Cao Cao's camp.
Zhang Ren's situation was first reported to Nanzheng City.
Liu Bei got the news that Zhang Ren was going to the northwest to block the attack, and knew that the war was coming. He and Cao Cao entered Nanzheng to defend for a while, but Lu Xuan did not attack. When Cao Cao left Nanzheng, Lu Xuan still did not attack.
Now, Lu Xuan has made arrangements and is obviously going to send troops to attack.
Liu Bei came to the city tower, looked outside the city for a while, then looked at the counselor Jian Yong beside him, and asked: "Xianhe, war is coming, do you think we can hold Nanzheng?"
Jian Yong was from Zhuo County. He was not only Liu Bei's fellow villager, but also a counselor. He had always followed Liu Bei and was Liu Bei's confidant. When he was in Xuzhou, Liu Bei was captured alive by Lu Xuan. Jian Yong was not noticed because he was not outstanding.
Liu Bei left Xuzhou with Zhang Fei, and Jian Yong followed him.
Jian Yong looked serious and said solemnly: "Lord, what we can do now is to defend with all our strength. With our strength, we cannot be Lu Xuan's opponent. Let's defend Nanzheng, hold off Lu Xuan, and fight for opportunities for Cao Cao."
"Lu Xuan sent Zhang Ren to garrison in the northwest, obviously to defend against Cao Cao's attack. Although we can't see Lu Xuan's true intention, we don't know whether Lu Xuan wants to attack Nanzheng or use this to plot against Cao Cao. But we don't think so.
You can adapt to changes, just defend."
Liu Bei said: "Xianhe is right."
"Boom! Boom!!"
Suddenly, the rumble of war drums came from far outside Nanzheng City.
The sound of drums sounded loudly, and Liu Bei couldn't help but trembled, his eyes widened, and he looked far away outside the city for a moment. He saw a dark crowd on the official road in the distance, and hunting flags were flying.
The distance was shortened and Lu Xuan's army outside the city was clearly visible.
Liu Bei's eyes were solemn as never before, and there was deep hatred in his eyes. Lu Xuan came, and this man who had a huge hatred against him once again appeared outside the city and fought with him in person.
Liu Bei's hand on the hilt of the sword clenched instantly, and his face was filled with a look of killing.
It didn't take long, and the army formed an array.
Lu Xuance immediately stepped forward, looked up towards the tower, and said loudly: "Liu Bei, I am Lu Xuan, your old friend and great benefactor is here."
Liu Bei's face was extremely cold.
Old friend?
A great benefactor?
Lu Xuan was not an old friend or a great benefactor, but he was clearly a great enemy, and he had a life-and-death hatred.