The two battles between Liang Dong and Cheng Gao shocked the world, but no one can explain the specific process of these two battles clearly. The people involved are still alive, but neither Sun nor Cao wanted to talk more about this topic.
Sun Jian exploded at the first moment. When Yuan Shu went to inquire about the specific process, he was scorned by Sun Jian. In the end, he could only get bits and pieces of information from Sun Jian's subordinates.
Wang Yu didn't ask for trouble at all. Considering his relationship with Sun Jian, coming to the door and saying this would definitely be regarded as a provocation, and an internal strife and group fight would inevitably be inevitable. Wang Yu is not afraid of fighting, but what's the point of such a meaningless fight?
Can be beaten?
Wang Yu learned Cao Cao's answer from Li Yifeng. The answer here was even more bizarre. Cao Cao said that he lost out of nowhere and had no idea where he lost.
This statement not only adds to Xu Rong's reputation, but also casts an unfathomable veil over him. Everyone in the world says: Xu Rong's military skills are unpredictable.
There are quite a few people like Lieutenant Li who watch the battle with their own eyes, but when it comes to fighting, how can they tell the secrets if they don't have enough vision? He can tell the victory or defeat, but the specific process cannot be explained clearly.
All in all, this topic was quite attractive. Not to mention several generals, even Jia Xu, who was not very interested in military formations, came closer and quietly pricked up his ears.
"In the Battle of Chenggao, Cao Mengde united the heroes of Yanzhou, with strong soldiers and horses, and a large number of people. Rong only led more than 10,000 troops and horses, mainly Yongzhou Army, mixed with some Northern Army and Xiliang Army, to fight. It seemed that the strong and weak were clearly divided, but in fact
But that’s not the case..."
Xu Rong didn't mean to show off, and said calmly: "Actually, that battle was quite similar to today's battle. Although General Wang had a lot of tricks, he used them all to exploit Rong's flaws, such as the fake defeat by throwing gold.
As for the plan, if General Gongsun is replaced, can the troops be restrained? What if General Wang is replaced?"
Wang Yu nodded.
To win this battle, the people on both wings played a greater role, but Xu Rong specifically mentioned this point, obviously wanting to tell himself. Cao Cao's weakness in the Battle of Chenggao was that the soldiers he led were not his own.
And the situation is even worse than Xu Rong, Cao Cao is leading the coalition forces!
"Cao Mengde's formation was the Crane Wing Formation. He divided Bao Xin's troops into two groups, and mixed them with Liu Dai's and Zhang Miao's troops on the left and right wings respectively. The Chinese army only had 5,000 from his headquarters and 3,000 from the Wei family.
The private soldiers, Rong, mounted their chariots in formation and attacked Cao Mengde's central army fiercely, thus winning a great victory. However, if we conclude from this point, is it safe to say that Cao Mengde's army was slightly inferior to Rong?"
Xu Rong didn't finish his words, but Wang Yu had already understood.
The Crane Wing Formation is a formation with two wings flying together. Heavy troops are arranged on both wings, and the offensive is also launched from both wings. However, the reason why Cao Cao formed such an array was mainly out of helplessness.
Zhang Miao and Liu Dai were at odds with each other, and so were their subordinates. Let them fight side by side. It would be easy for trouble to arise.
Although Bao Xin valued Cao Cao, he also had the attitude of an elder who valued his younger generation. Cao Cao could not even think of giving orders to Bao Xin from his superiors. In fact, Bao Xin's status was much more important than Cao Cao's. The coalition forces totaled only 50,000. Bao Xin
Xin's family has more than 20,000 soldiers, so you can imagine the weight of his words.
The only people Cao Cao could really command were his own five thousand men, plus Wei Zi's three thousand soldiers. It was Wang Yu who helped him and killed Wei Zi, otherwise it would have been even worse.
Cao Cao should not be unaware of these problems. But what can he do? He can't just lead five thousand people and kill Luoyang, right? Taking advantage of the opportunity is not the way to go. He can only try to coordinate all parties,
Come up with a relatively moderate plan.
If he encounters a few mediocre generals and fights a few battles, his prestige will be established, and his combat effectiveness will be improved accordingly. As a result, he ran into a defiant figure like Xu Rong, and it was strange that he was undefeated.
The frontal attack power of Xu Rong's Che Xuan Formation is extremely powerful. If Cao Cao's Crane Wing Formation can fully exert its power, it will mean breaking through the center and outflanking the two wings, and winning or losing is still a matter of life and death. But according to Xu Rong, it is very difficult to win.
Obviously, Cao Cao's two wings were not functioning well, and the central army could not withstand Xu Rong's fierce attack. The result was tragic.
"...As soon as the Chinese army is defeated, I will defeat the Chinese army and attack the two wings, and the Yanzhou army will never be able to recover." Xu Rong's description was not very detailed, but every sentence hit the point.
His description and the panoramic view of the Battle of Chenggao were displayed in front of everyone.
It is indeed unreasonable to judge Cao Cao based on this battle alone, and whether Xu Rong's military skills are superior or inferior. Just like the battle between Yang and Ren, Wang Yu also defeated more with less, but he himself did not dare to say that Xu Rong's military skills were far superior to those of Xu Rong.
superior.
Li Yifeng wondered: "If that's the case, why doesn't General Cao..." Halfway through, he stopped talking.
Cao Cao couldn't explain the reason at all, otherwise he would be really defeated and embarrassed. By the way, he would also offend Bao Xin, Liu Dai and the others. Knocking out his teeth and swallowing it, admitting that his skills were inferior to others was his only choice.
Wang Yu could imagine how aggrieved Cao Mengde was when he lost this battle. He couldn't explain the loss to others, and it was unknown whether he would suffer internal injuries.
"What about the Battle of Liangdong?"
Xu Rong glanced at Wang Yu meaningfully and said, "Sun Wentai lost because of his habits and temper."
"Is it related to me?" Wang Yu felt a little confused.
Xu Rong said rather playfully: "Sun Wentai prides himself on his bravery. He usually walks at the front when marching. He also likes to hold a big flag himself. The cloak on his body is bright red, and the red scarf on his head is also bright red. I don't want to miss him.
It's difficult. When fighting, he often takes the lead and often puts himself in danger. General Wang, don't you think his weaknesses are more obvious?"
"..." Wang Yu was speechless.
In this way, Sun Jian is really similar to me. Well, he likes to pretend to be cooler than me. Of course, there are still some differences with me. He likes to lead the way, but he always appears in the most critical place, which is very...
Low-key, such as when sneaking into Luoyang...
And what about Sun Jian? He is simply synonymous with high profile!
It couldn't be easier to deal with such people, just surround them and call for reinforcements. It is said that Liang Dong's battle was an encounter...
Wang Yu imagined the scene at that time in his mind.
Sun Jian held up the banner majestically and marched forward. As a result, he ran into Xu Rong's army. Both armies were marching in a long snake formation. Sun Jian should have thought it was an opportunity to defeat the enemy. If Wang Yu was replaced, he would probably
I would also think so, when we meet on a narrow road, the brave will win!
As a result, Sun Jian took the lead and rushed forward, and then tragedy struck.
Wang Yu had seen with his own eyes how quickly Xu Rong's troops formed. No matter how fierce Sun Jian was, how could he be able to compete with the combination of himself and Huang Zhong? Even Lu Bu couldn't do it! If he bumped into it, he would realize that he had bumped into one.
A wall. A wall of copper and iron!
Of course, Sun Jian was very skilled in martial arts, and Xu Rong was in a hurry to respond to the enemy. He should not have time to surround and kill Sun Jian. However, he did not need to kill Sun Jian, he just needed to trap Sun Jian as a bait, set up a battle array, and wait for the Jiangdong Army to hit them one by one.
Yes, a typical fueling tactic.
There may be some relatively rational generals in the Jiangdong Army. However, can they abandon their leader and generals? They can only force the army to rush forward. Then they will be swallowed up bite by bite by Xu Rong.
For an army that fights as a whole, dealing with scattered soldiers is massacre!
Therefore, even though the Battle of Liangdong was just an encounter, not a battle of encirclement and annihilation, Sun Jian was still completely wiped out. When he ran away, there were only a dozen guards around him. If Zu Mao hadn't been loyal and wore his helmet to lure the pursuers,
Go. He was almost caught.
As a result, Zu Mao was killed by Huang Zhong...Sun Jian was also aggrieved!
In these two battles, there is no doubt about the strategy Xu Rong showed. After all, he went into battle in a hurry. He did not analyze and study the enemy. He only started after the engagement. And in the shortest time,
Made the most correct decision.
However, it is unscientific to use the results of these two battles to deny the abilities of Sun and Cao. It is true that both of them had weaknesses at the time. But who can guarantee that they will not learn from the experience and make up for their shortcomings?
Perhaps it was through such setbacks that Cao Cao succeeded after defeat and reached the state of mastery of the art of war.
It seems that Sun Jian can only be said to have a character flaw. He later seemed to have died because of his own rashness. Then his eldest son Sun Ce seemed to have inherited his characteristics, and he died in frustration. He learned his lesson.
The leader was Sun Quan, so Wu was the three-legged leader.
Okay, I'm thinking a little too far...
The key point now is to convince Xu Rong that it is really important to have a good teacher. Even if Xu Rong does nothing, as long as he helps analyze the pros and cons every time he finishes a battle, and let his generals and commanders listen.
This is inexhaustible wealth!
"Come here, bring me some wine!" Wang Yu was tired of the endless persuasion, so he decided to place a strong dose of medicine. Whether he lost or won depended on fate.
No one knew what his intention was. Was it a final persuasion? Or was he giving up completely? Speaking of which, it was customary to toast someone with a glass of wine before committing a murder.
Wang Yu didn't pay attention to the others. When the guards brought the wine, he laughed loudly, raised his glasses and said: "Listening to your words is worth ten years of reading. Today I have a drink with General Xu and talk about the heroes of the world.
Yu has benefited a lot, so he only gave the general a glass of wine and sent him on his way!"
"Very good." Xu Rong said calmly, took the wine bowl, raised the glass to Wang Yu, and then drank it all in one gulp.
"Let's do it now." He threw away the wine bowl and closed his eyes. The whimpering sounds of the guards could be heard behind him.
"Do it? Does the general still want Yu to lead the horse for the general?" Wang Yu exclaimed: "Well, we say goodbye today. I don't know when I will see the general's face again, so Yu will just hold the whip and ride for the general."
"What?" Everyone was shocked, Xu Rong's eyes suddenly opened, and his eyes flashed with light.
"Isn't it clear what Yu said?" As he spoke, Wang Yu had already taken a horse from his bodyguard.
"You want to let someone go?" Xu Rong said hesitantly.
"General and I have no grievances in the past and no enmity in recent times. How can Yu bear to harm each other?" Wang Yu replied.
"Aren't you afraid of meeting someone on the battlefield again someday?" Xu Rong asked.
Wang Yu laughed and said: "When I meet the general again one day, Yu will have a clever plan to win another battle. Does the general believe it?"
"That's fine." Xu Rong's expression remained unchanged and he said meaningfully: "Wang Pengju, you are gambling. Do you think someone will return home because of your act of justice? You are wrong!"
Wang Yu replied simply and neatly: "Then I am willing to admit defeat."
"Very good!" Xu Rong took the reins from Wang Yu, got on the horse, and rode away without looking back. The guards were inexplicably surprised. They looked around cautiously and saw that no one was blocking them, and no one was there.
With the intention of plotting against him, he chased after Xu Rong.
The smoke and dust along the way quickly disappeared.
"Haha, my lord, you made a miscalculation this time." Jia Xu put up the awning with his hands and said sarcastically with a smile: "If Xu Gongqing goes back and gathers these defeated troops, my lord, your wishful thinking will not work.
, I am willing to admit defeat, this time I really lost everything."
Compared with Jia Xu, Gongsun Yue's performance was much more righteous. He shouted loudly: "My dear brother, don't worry, I will order all the troops to capture this dishonest person."
The other people didn't say anything, but Huang Zhong had a look of guilt on his face. He felt that Xu Rong's approach was too unreasonable. Even if he refused to surrender, he couldn't go so decisively? Anyway... well, it's all his own.
A single thought of kindness can cause trouble.
Wang Yu didn't say anything, he was lost in thought. He suddenly remembered a famous allusion from the Three Kingdoms: Recommending Zhuge on horseback.
It seems that when Xu Shu left Liu Bei, there was such a scene. Xu Rong had already made up his mind to leave and it was irreversible. I just didn't know if he would suddenly come back and recommend someone to him.
It's a pity that I don't know how to fake cry, otherwise it seems that I could have performed more just now.
In the chaos, Xu Huang suddenly raised his hand and said loudly: "Lord, look, Xu Gongqing is back!"
Are you really back? Wang Yu followed the message and saw a trail of smoke and dust returning the same way. He was overjoyed. Everyone with the surname Xu from the Three Kingdoms was indeed a good person!