Faced with Kuai Liang's inquiry, Zang Ba did not answer immediately.
He is not an ordinary tiger general.
He was once born into a local wealthy family. He had been studying since he was a child. He knew how to assess the situation and had the means to govern the place. He was also somewhat courageous. Therefore, Zang Ba thought quickly about Kuai Liang's question.
Zang Ba thought about it for a long time, looked at Kuai Liang, and said solemnly: "Your Majesty, I believe that we should not attack Jizhou on a large scale. We can attack Jizhou, but we must be cautious. After all, at this stage, Yanzhou and Qingzhou have not yet
Take control. Once the front line collapses, the rear area will also collapse."
A smile appeared on Kuai Liang's face.
Zang Ba is very good.
Whether it was Yi who he discovered before, Lu Dai who followed him, or Zang Ba who surrendered, he was able to assess the situation.
These are all talents.
They are also the talents that will be needed to govern the local area in the future, and these people can do their job independently.
After listening to Zang Ba's words, Kuai Liang ordered: "The overall plan for attacking Jizhou this time is for you to hide your whereabouts with your army, go north to Leling County, and then attack Chonghe County in the southernmost part of Bohai County."
"After taking Chonghe County, we will stop attacking and garrison the troops to rest and recuperate."
"Our goal is to take this opportunity to seize a bridgehead to attack Jizhou. We can send troops at any time if we want to go north. In addition, we can also use Chonghe County to contain Yuan Shao's army, making it easier for the Zhou Governor of Yanzhou to destroy Xiahou Dun."
Kuai Liang smiled and said, "Do you dare to go?"
Zang Ba's eyes lit up, and there was a strong fighting spirit in his eyes, and he said confidently: "Not only does the general dare to go, but he is also guaranteed to win."
Kuai Liang said: "If you take Chonghe County, Jizhou may send troops to attack. You must block it. This is quite dangerous. Aren't you afraid?"
"Don't be afraid!"
Zang Ba replied loudly.
Now is the stage when the Wu State dominates the world. At this stage, making meritorious deeds is the time to get benefits. Moreover, the Kuai Liang he knows has always been clear about rewards and punishments, and attaches great importance to the meritorious deeds of the generals in the army.
Although it is risky to attack Chonghe County now, it is his opportunity.
Merit is the most important thing.
Kuai Liang nodded and asked, "How many troops do you need to attack Chonghe County?"
Zang Ba replied: "Reporting to the envoy, the last general only needs 15,000 people, which is the tribe led by the last general."
"Can!"
Kuai Liang nodded in reply.
After Zang Ba surrendered, all the tribes had surrendered, and the reorganization was disrupted.
After the reorganization, Kuai Liang assigned another 15,000 troops to Zang Ba's command. The only difference was that at the grassroots level of the army, the main commanders and corps commanders were all direct descendants of Huang Zhong.
These people have all read books.
Although their knowledge is not very good, it is enough to be able to read, recite some simple art of war, and know some basic arrangements for leading troops to fight. The key is that these people are more loyal to the State of Wu.
Such an army was left to Zang Ba to lead, and Kuai Liang was not worried at all.
The most important point is that Langya Kingdom was under the rule of Kuai Liang, and Kuai Liang took over all the logistics, food, and pay for Zang Ba's army, so Kuai Liang had no worries about Zang Ba.
Kuai Liang solemnly said: "Xuan Gao, I am waiting for your good news in Pingyuan County. I hope you can capture Chonghe County as soon as possible. Because it is mid-October, the weather is getting colder, and it has begun to snow in some places. Fighting in this environment
, which is already very disadvantageous.”
Zang Ba solemnly said: "Don't worry, I will ensure that the mission is completed."
"Go ahead."
Kuai Liang nodded.
Zang Ba hurriedly left the Chinese army's tent, went to summon his 15,000 troops, and quickly made arrangements. His army had to wait until night before heading out, and then they would march day and night, trying to avoid crowded areas and avoid
Detected by Jizhou sentinels.
Zang Ba himself took his subordinates Wu Dun and Sun Guan, as well as more than 300 cavalry, to leave Pingyuan County and go north to Leling County.
Yin Li and Sun Kang were in charge of the subsequent army.
Zang Ba led his cavalry as fast as possible, without even taking a rest at night, and arrived at Leling County in more than a day. Leling County had surrendered, and Kuai Liang had arranged for a new county magistrate to take office.
Zang Ba led his people into Leling County, contacted the magistrate of Leling County, discussed the next arrangements, and then quietly went north to Bohai County.
Bohai County is the easternmost county in Jizhou and is close to the coast. When Yuan Shao was beaten by Gongsun Zan, Yuan Shao gave Bohai County to Gongsun Zan in order to stabilize Gongsun Zan.
Yuan Shao made a comeback in the battle at Jieqiao and recaptured Bohai County.
Bohai County, under the rule of Yuan Shao, has not experienced any wars in these years, and Kuai Liang led troops to guard Pingyuan County. The normal idea is to directly enter Jizhou from Pingyuan County, and there is no need to attack Bohai County.
Yuan Shao fought with Gongsun Zan and recruited local soldiers, leaving Bohai County with no troops.
When Zang Ba entered Bohai County, more than 300 cavalrymen hid their whereabouts, marched day and night, and quietly headed towards the county seat of Chonghe County. The following army would also follow the same pattern, marching day and night.
Zang Ba approached the county seat and asked his cavalry to hide in the mountains and forests not far outside the city. He personally brought Sun Guan and Yin Lichao to the county seat.
The city in Chonghe County is not majestic, with no moat or urn, just an ordinary city wall. However, Chonghe County is quite prosperous, with many people coming and going at the city gate, and some merchants can be seen bringing goods into the city.
Zang Ba looked it over and had a smile on his face.
Chonghe County is too lax.
As a city in the south of Bohai County, bordering Qingzhou, it is supposed to be an important town. Under the premise that Qingzhou was captured by Kuai Liang, there were no soldiers at the gate of Chonghe County, only a few soldiers collecting fees to enter the city.
The number of troops on the tower was not large.
Zang Ba looked outside the city and felt more and more at ease. However, he was not sure how many troops were stationed in the city, so he entered the city in person. After Zang Ba entered the city, he found a wine shop to drink and eat meat, and also used this to get information.
Ask about the situation in the city.
After Zang Ba briefly understood it, he was even more delighted.
According to the information Zang Ba learned, there were some troops in Chonghe County, about a thousand troops stationed there. Yuan Shao attacked Gongsun Zan in the north. Although he had the advantage, he could not make any progress. Yuan Shao recruited troops and mobilized a thousand troops.
garrison.
There are currently less than 300 people in Chonghe County, all of whom are newly recruited people.
The magistrate of Chonghe County is named Shen Hong. It is said that he is a member of Shenpei's tribe and he parachuted into Chonghe County to serve as the magistrate. This man made money in Chonghe County, subdued the local nobles and had some ability.
The magistrate of Chonghe County is named Tian De, and he comes from a large local family.
There is some conflict between Shen Hong and Tian De, because Tian De does not agree with Shen Hong's many methods of making money. A local wealthy family like Tian De has been living in Chonghe County, and naturally hopes that the place will be better, and the family will be better off.
The methods used to examine Hong's interests are a bit dry and dry.
There was a conflict between the two parties, but Shen Hong had a background, and Tian De had no way to stop him. But overall, the two of them were decent in appearance. After all, Shen Hong couldn't defeat Tian De, who was from a big local family, and Tian De couldn't defeat Shen Hong, who had a background.
Hong.
Zang Ba made a plan in his mind.
With a garrison of less than 300 people, the relationship between Shen Hong and Tian De can also be used. In addition, Chonghe County has no defense. As long as his cavalry enters the city, they can go directly to the county government and control the magistrate of Chonghe County.
.
After Zang Ba had eaten and drank enough, he had already thought through his plan.
To seize the city, you don’t need to wait for the army,