It stands to reason that Gongsun Du and Murong Xing have cooperated for so many years. How could he not understand Murong Xing's intentions?
What a pity! Although Gongsun Du is a hero of his generation, he is also an ordinary father. Murong Xing obviously underestimated the feelings of a father. Which parent in the world does not hope that his child will succeed? And which parent does not hope that his child will succeed?
Promising?
Of course, Gongsun Du is no exception. Gongsun Du thought to himself: This is really an opportunity. If Kang'er becomes famous in one battle, then he will be relieved a hundred years later. He has been running around for half his life. Isn't this just a plot?
The future generations will be promising and can enjoy the great country they have conquered.
Thinking of this, Gongsun Du said kindly: "Zilong, there is no need to worry. According to what you said, the final outcome of this battle has already been decided. Then let's let Kang'er train. The troops we have secretly trained,
It would be a pity if you don't practice it yourself. Besides, Kang'er leads the troops.
Fighting a battle can also boost our morale and show our determination to fight to the end. As for the outcome of Kang'er's battle, it is not that important. If Kang'er wins! That will be gratifying. But
Even if Kang'er loses, it will not harm our overall war situation. What do you think, Zilong?"
Gongsun Du had already said this, so what else could Murong Xing have to say? He could only nod his head in agreement.
However, Murong Xing still tried his best to make up for it. Murong Xing suggested to Gongsun Du: "Since the lord is willing to train the eldest son, it is not a bad idea to let the eldest son lead the troops to fight. However, in this case, we
Detailed planning is also needed. In my humble opinion, first of all, Liu Ming came all the way. It not only requires long-distance supplies, but also needs to divide the troops to occupy various places. But we are preparing to implement a defensive counterattack strategy.
, then we simply give them places outside Liaoyang, and at the same time carry out the policy of strengthening the walls and clearing the wilderness. This will make Liu Ming's battle route longer and the supply road longer. That is to say, the number of Liu Ming's main troops will be dispersed.
This further aggravates Liu Ming's supply difficulties. Secondly, Liu Ming's attack is mainly concentrated on land, so our navy is of little use for the time being. I suggest that these navy
Detour from the sea and land in the Xingcheng and Jinxi areas. After they land, they should not engage in direct combat with Liu Ming's troops. Instead, they should harass Liu Ming's troops at any time. Guerrilla troops should be deployed in Liu Ming's rear, using
Liu Ming's troops were surrounded by enemies from both sides and were in constant danger. Finally, the eldest son hoarded his troops outside Liaoyang City to wait for work. When Liu Ming led his army on a long journey and arrived near the Liao River, the eldest son was half way across the river when Liu Ming was crossing the water.
Cross over and attack, and you will definitely succeed in one battle! However, there is a saying in the art of war: before you predict victory, you should anticipate defeat. If the eldest son is not victorious, then the eldest son must not be reluctant to fight! He must quickly retreat to Liaoyang.
We can't hold on. This way, it won't have any impact on our overall layout. At that time, we just have to wait for the weather to come. In less than three months, it will be a great opportunity for the lord to eliminate Liu Ming in one fell swoop.
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Gongsun Du calculated carefully and felt that although he had given up the entire Lichang County to Liu Ming at once, it was still worth the money. Moreover, even if he sent troops to rescue Lichang County now, the rescue would not come. On the contrary,
It gave Liu Ming every opportunity to defeat him. It would be more beneficial to withdraw the defenders and clear the country. Moreover, Murong Xing had thought very carefully just now. He had nothing to add.
So Gongsun Du nodded in agreement and issued a series of orders according to Murong Xing's strategic intentions.
Gongsun Du's place was very busy. Liu Ming's place was even smoother.
Zhao Yun's men and horses encountered slight resistance in Xingcheng, and then everything was peaceful. However, in the remaining cities, not only Gongsun Du's soldiers who were guarding the city were all gone, but also the grain and other supplies in the city.
That was all taken away. As for Zhang Fei and Lu Bu's journey, let alone that.
Although the three generals Zhao Yun, Zhang Fei, and Lu Bu advanced rapidly along the way, they were all equally depressed.
What makes Zhao Yun depressed is that there is no decent resistance at all along the way, which is a waste of all his skills. Moreover, his original army of 30,000 people did not suffer any losses in the battle. But he stayed along the way to maintain everything.
There are quite a few orderly troops who occupied the cities. Now I only have 20,000 people left here. It will take more than this.
If we go on like this, we won't have to encounter Gongsun Du's large army. This battle will be impossible to fight. However, Zhao Yun did not encounter any resistance until he reached the guests, but the number of Zhao Yun's troops was reduced by a part.
Fortunately, Zhao Yun received the order to wait for the rendezvous in Binbin. Therefore, Zhao Yun could only stay in Binbin and wait for the arrival of Liu Ming's large army.
Zhang Fei was depressed for the same reasons as Zhao Yun. However, Zhang Fei was most depressed because he had no battle to fight. The battle with Qinglong did not satisfy Zhang Fei at all. Zhang Fei kept scolding Gongsun along the way.
All of Du's troops are cowards. No one is a hero. In fact, no one is smart enough to dare to fight with him head-on.
However, there is still a good phenomenon here. Although Zhang Fei is very depressed and irritable now, Zhang Fei really remembers the teachings of his elder brother Liu Ming. Even under such depressed conditions, Zhang Fei still
He loves his soldiers as his own children. He eats and sleeps with his soldiers, instead of venting his anger on his own soldiers and beating and scolding his own soldiers.
As for Lu Bu's depression, it is very different from Zhao Yun, Zhang Fei and the others. For Lu Bu, it would be great if he could occupy the city without enemy resistance. If there is no resistance, it means
There were no casualties, which meant that he didn't have to worry about medical expenses, pensions, etc. But what made Lu Bu depressed was that those Gongsun Du's guards just ran away.
I would have fewer slaves. But they all took away all the supplies such as food, baggage and so on. As a result, I couldn't get any benefit at all, which was really annoying. Moreover, since I was working with Zhang
Fei fought all the way. Then from now on, he will have to share the taxes of these cities equally with Zhang Fei. It is really a huge loss. Lu Bu has thought so much. Can he not be depressed?
Fortunately, Zhao Yun, Zhang Fei, and Lu Bu were depressed not long before Liu Ming came with his army.
Regarding the current situation, Na Jia Xu saw everything at a glance.
Jia Xu chuckled and said to Liu Ming: "My lord, look at the formation that Gongsun Du has set up. They must be preparing to use strong walls to clear the wilderness, luring the enemy deep and unable to hold on. It seems that Gongsun Du has an expert there.
.Our conquest this time may be a bit troublesome."
Jia Xu's half-truth and half-false words shocked Zhang Fei, Lu Bu, and Zhao Yun. Zhang Fei, Zhao Yun, and Lu Bu thought: If Gongsun Du and the others cannot hold on, this battle will last a year and a half.
It's really a troublesome thing.
But Liu Ming was not swayed by Jia Xu's words at all. Liu Ming also smiled and said: "Wen He, please stop being alarmist. As for Gongsun Du's strategies, we were not here before we came here."
I didn’t expect it. Didn’t you and Fengxiao expect it a long time ago? Now that Gongsun Du has already done this, let’s implement Plan No. 1.”
Jia Xu smiled and nodded and said, "Okay. Let's implement plan No. 1."
Liu Ming and Jia Xu were very happy when they said this. But the generals below were all confused. Why did the lord and the military advisors ignore Gongsun Du's ruthless strategy of strengthening walls and clearing the country, and luring the enemy deep into the city without achieving anything?
?Furthermore, what is Plan No. 1? It seems that the Lord and the others have been prepared for it. But why don’t they know it at all?
Although all the generals in the camp were confused, no one was too embarrassed to ask. However, our Third Master Zhang Fei couldn't control that much. Since Zhang Fei was feeling strange, of course he couldn't hide it. Zhang Fei stood
He came out and asked: "Brother, what are you and the military advisor talking about? What is Plan No. 1? Tell me so that I can understand it clearly. This will save me, Lao Zhang, from feeling panicked."
Liu Ming smiled and said to Zhang Fei: "This plan No. 1 is that before we send out troops to attack Gongsun Du, your elder brother, I, Feng Xiao, Wen and the others will conduct a sand table when we have nothing to do to attack Liaodong and Gongsun Du.
Several possible solutions
There are several countermeasures we are thinking of. One of them includes fortifying the wall and clearing the field, luring the enemy deep in, and holding on until they cannot get out. Of course, when we calculated, we also included robbing food, harassing the retreat, etc. So,
, now Wenhe and I are so relaxed."
Zhang Fei said with some surprise: "Oh. I see. No wonder when I look for my brother sometimes, I see you guys gathered around a big map model, holding little people and ponies, moving around. I
I thought you were playing something?
What a game. I'm sorry, you started plotting against Gongsun Du at that time. Brother, you are really too tall. However, brother, you have been talking for a long time, what is the No. 1 plan? It can't be after so long, brother
Have you forgotten it yourself?"
Jia Xu was also happy when he heard this. Jia Xu said in his heart: It is really possible. After all, such a long time has passed since the derivation of this sand table. And the lord did talk for a long time just now, but he really didn't say the point.
Unable to prepare for the fact that my lord and nobles are so busy, I forgot the specific content of Plan No. 1.
Jia Xu was determined to help Liu Ming, but Jia Xu just revealed that he wanted to tell the No. 1 plan on behalf of his lord Liu Ming. Then Liu Ming immediately waved his hand to Jia Xu and said, "Wen He, wait a minute. We are here now.
All generals, they will all be responsible for it from now on.
I am a great general. How can I ask you to remind and worry about everything? Now this is a good opportunity for them to practice. I will not say it for the time being, not because I have forgotten it, but I hope they can think about it individually. When they encounter this
What should we do in this situation?”
Jia Xu was very clear about it, and he immediately understood that Liu Ming was always training his troops. Jia Xu once again admired Liu Ming's high skills.
At this time, Liu Ming turned around and said to his generals: "Generals, you have heard it. Now tell me how you will deal with Gongsun Du's plan."
When Liu Ming asked this question, all the generals began to use their brains. But Liu Ming never expected that the first person to stand up and answer, and the answer was very good, was not the brave and witty Zhao Yun, nor the civil and military personnel.
The all-rounder Lu Bu is not the experienced Huang Zhong, but his third brother Zhang Fei who is extremely brave.
Zhang Fei stood up without thinking at all and said: "Brother, I, Zhang, don't think too much. However, I, Zhang, think, isn't Gongsun Du just a strong wall and a clear country? We have so much food in Youzhou, why do we still care about him?"
Moreover, the carts we use to transport grain are all four-wheeled carriages. They consume very little and run very fast. So we don’t pay attention to this solid wall and clear wilderness. And Gongsun Du’s method of luring the enemy deep into the country didn’t matter.
No big deal. We are here to fight him anyway. Whether he can be tempted or not, we have to move forward. That is not a problem at all. It all depends on how we fight him after we play against him. As for whether we can hold on or not.
Since you are here, brother, you must still fight, and you must have prepared some good things. With the things you have prepared for attacking the city, Gongsun Du will definitely not be able to defend for a few days."
After Zhang Fei finished speaking, he was very proud. Liu Ming was also surprised. His third brother is really rough and fine. His fighting intuition is really terrible. Even if he misses, he is not far away.
This plan is just a little more detailed than his.
At this time, all the other generals looked at Liu Ming, and Liu Ming had no choice but to say: "Yide is right. This is the rough plan No. 1. It's just that we have considered the future development of Liaodong and the economic capacity of Youzhou.
Later, in order to facilitate our long-term attack and occupation of Liaodong, one of the plans in this plan is to attack wherever we go.
We will use the captured enemy troops to build roads on the spot to connect our roads in Youzhou and Liaodong to facilitate the transportation of supplies. At the same time, in order to ensure that our front lines have sufficient supplies, we must also transport supplies by sea. Moreover, in order to
To quickly attack the city, our engineering department has also specially designed secret weapons for the purpose of attacking the city, which can ensure that we can easily attack any city."
When Lu Bu and other generals heard Liu Ming's plan, they all grinned. This road was built and repaired. It was really a big deal. How much money and time would it cost? Can it be done?