The rain is falling, and the autumn mood is getting thicker. Especially after nightfall, the coolness is refreshing in the heart and lungs, making people chill.
The chill in people's hearts is stronger than the chill in their bodies.
It was quiet inside the Chinese military tent. Apart from the heavy breathing of the generals, there was no sound. The sound of rain outside the tent was even more clear.
"My lord, even though Taishi Ci is good at martial arts, I am not afraid of him. Even if there is an eventuality and my loyal minister does not care about the two masters, I will not really get what he wants. At worst, I will die. I cannot let him take advantage of it.
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After enduring it again and again, Dian Wei couldn't bear it anymore.
Before setting off, he passionately wanted to capture Taishi Ci, and the opponent was unequivocal. As he wished, they had a one-on-one duel, and the result was a tie. Dian Wei could understand Taishi Ci's mood when he proposed a bet, because he was also the one at that time.
What I think is that my eloquence is not convenient enough, so that the other party can take the lead.
What he didn't expect was that after returning to the camp that day, his lord did not agree immediately. Instead, he sent someone to send a message to the enemy camp because it was getting late, saying that they would fight again tomorrow.
This request may seem like a sign of weakness to the enemy, or even a delaying strategy. It is said that the attack is fierce, and Wang Yu, who is eager to fight, may not agree. Even if the Qingzhou Army does not launch a full-scale attack immediately, they will not let go of the invitation to fight in front of the formation, showing off their power.
A chance to gain the upper hand first in terms of morale.
However, Wang Yu just agreed, and he agreed very happily.
Dian Wei was a relatively pure warrior, so he didn't think too much about it. He just assumed that Wang Yu also had the temperament of a military general and respected this kind of duel, so he made it convenient. Taishi Ci's opponent should not be underestimated. Instead of thinking about things,
It would be better to recharge your batteries and prepare for tomorrow's decisive battle.
As a result, God was not kind to us, and that night, an autumn rain began to fall.
The rain is not heavy, but it is very tenacious and lingering endlessly, making people lose their mood immediately.
Dian Wei himself didn't care, but his lord once again used the rain as an excuse to send a message to the enemy camp, asking to postpone the decisive battle. As a result, Wang Yu agreed again, and he was still so happy.
Then, the atmosphere during the military meeting changed.
When they first faced the battle, although the civil and military personnel were apprehensive, they still maintained strong fighting spirit and full confidence. After all, the overall situation was good. But now, the Chinese military tent was shrouded in an atmosphere of tension and anxiety.
Dian Wei was not sure what happened, and thought that the gambling fight might have caused his lord's uneasiness. From being a small soldier to being promoted to a general of the bodyguard, it was clear that his lord valued him.
This kind of kindness touched Dian Wei Ming's heart, and he realized how it felt for a scholar to die for a confidant; at the same time, he also knew that the lord valued him, and he definitely hoped that he could play a greater role, instead of playing a gambling game.
In the fight, he becomes someone else's subordinate.
"Since I appointed you as the vanguard, I naturally entrust you with full authority. Your judgment on the battle situation and the orders you issue are no different from those made by me personally."
Cao Cao waved his hand and appeased Dian Wei and said: "I have said before that although Wang Yu has good generals to assist him, I have so many talented people under his command, why should I be afraid of him? Taishi Ci has been famous for a long time and is the hidden leader of Qingzhou.
It’s not easy for you to fight a brave general on an equal footing with him, so how can I ask for this from you?”
"..." Dian Wei felt warm in his heart. Although he was still a little unconvinced, his uneasiness and fear were gone. Instead, he was filled with doubts. However, he was not good at words and wanted to ask but didn't know where to start.
Cao Cao looked at Dian Wei, as if he wanted to explain, but finally turned to Cheng Yu and asked: "Zhongde, did you open your jaw to respond? How did Liu Gongshan respond?"
In a sense, this war has begun, and both sides have already taken action. However, Dian Wei is an upright person and may not be able to understand the mystery, so the explanation is in vain.
Cao Cao had great trust in Dian Wei's martial arts and loyalty, but due to the limitations of Dian Wei's temperament, he positioned Dian Wei as a personal guard general. His duty was to protect the safety of his commander, and occasionally act as a charge and kill generals.
Flag, that's all.
Since he is not expected to attack cities and territories on his own, there is no need to enlighten him and let him further his studies in strategy.
In fact, there are so many twists and turns in this invisible duel that even if it were explained in detail, Dian Wei might not be able to understand it.
"Although the main force in Qingzhou has moved, the blockade of Qinghe remains the same. It is airtight. Most of the sentries and messengers who go there are intercepted and killed on the way. Occasionally, there is no reply from those who pass through.
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Cheng Yu's face didn't look good.
Among Cao Jun's three major staff members today, he is the latest to arrive, has the weakest foundation, and has the smallest and least clear powers and responsibilities.
Xun Yu was the first to come, and was mainly responsible for internal affairs and diplomacy. In terms of personnel, Cao Cao also relied heavily on him. Although he was low-key and never sought credit, he was the chief adviser of Cao's army, and his status was never shaken.
Xi Zhicai came a little later, but he received no more attention and power than Xun Yu. He was responsible for strategic planning and intelligence systems.
If we make an analogy, if Cao Cao is equivalent to Liu Bang, Xi Zhicai is equivalent to Zhang Liang, Xun Yu is equivalent to Xiao He, and Cao Jun's version of Zhang Liang did not come here because of his reputation, but was recommended by Xiao He!
In China's traditional interpersonal relationships, recommending and being recommended are second only to teachers and students, and the relationship between superiors and subordinates. Moreover, Xun and Xi also have a relationship of fellow villagers, which can be said to be closer to each other.
In a sense, these two people are an alliance, and it is a very close alliance, just like Wang Yu and Gongsun Zan.
For Cao Cao, it is a good thing in the short term for his right and left arm to work closely together and cooperate seamlessly. The fewer factions within the force, the less internal friction, and the more united and united he can be with the outside world.
A negative example is Yuan Shao. After he took control of Jizhou, his main focus has been on checking and balancing the internal factions, which made the internal factions in Jizhou extremely complicated and caused serious internal friction.
On the whole, there is a confrontation between the Jizhou faction and the outsider faction; within the Jizhou faction, according to the chronological order of surrendering to Yuan Shao, Jizhou's old pattern, and the distance of the relationship with Han Fu, they are divided into more than ten factions, large and small, and maintain external relations.
They are basically the same, but they cannot stop internally; the outside faction is no exception, and it is also divided into the Yingchuan faction, the Nanyang faction, the disciples' party, and the old officials' party...
In short, Jizhou after Yuan Shao took over was like a copy of the imperial court before Dong Zhuo's rebellion. It was specific and subtle, but all the internal organs were complete.
Cheng Yu could not determine how much of the chaos in the late Han Dynasty was related to this inherent pattern. What he could make clear was that this pattern was conducive to the consolidation of power, but not conducive to external expansion. Because this pattern requires a master of power.
, rather than others.
Wang Yu, Gongsun Zan, and Cao Cao, these three major forces, did not fall into the same pattern.
Wang Yu's Qingzhou power was created by him from scratch, and the highly-respected civil and military forces were not from very good backgrounds and could not be considered a faction at all. Most of Gongsun Zan's subordinates had been with him through life and death.
The old brothers who have lived in the past have always had a disdainful attitude towards recruiting external talents, so naturally there is no clique.
Cao Cao's side is a bit more complicated. It should be said that he is between Gongsun Zan and Wang Yu.
In terms of military generals, Cao Cao did not have as many old subordinates as Gongsun Zan, nor did he have the miraculous vision and luck of Wang Yu, but his relatives were extremely powerful. Among the children of the Xiahou family and the Cao family, there were quite a group of people who were good at conquering and fighting.
We had a pretty strong team from the beginning.
At the same time, he did not just use private individuals. He promoted both Yue Jin and Dian Wei from the ranks. The former was good at marching and formation, while the latter was unparalleled in bravery. In addition, Li Dian, Shi Huan and other representatives of local powerful people,
It forms a good complement to the kinship forces and can also attract more people to join.
In terms of staff, he relied on Xun Yu and Yingchuan talents recommended by Xun Yu. As his scope of strength expanded, he continued to attract local celebrities to join him.
Although the various factions in Cao Jun's army, such as the central faction and the local faction on the civil servant side, the relatives on the military generals side, the poor families, the powerful factions, etc. are slowly taking shape, Cao Cao controlled the rhythm very well and clearly distinguished the primary and secondary relationships.
, Therefore, it has always been in a healthy competition, and there has been no internal friction within Cao's army.
This is beneficial to the overall situation, but it is very detrimental to Cheng Yu personally.
He joined late and had few resources at his disposal. It would be very difficult to catch up from behind. Xun Yu and Xi Zhicai were not inferior to him in terms of intelligence and strategy, and they had the upper hand. Unless he made a mistake, Cheng Yu would not
There may be a chance.
For Cheng Yu, the current war is a good opportunity.
Xi Zhicai asked for orders to leave the center and went to Xuzhou, where he encountered an unexpectedly strong enemy and was dragged there. Xun Yu always stayed behind when Cao's army went on an expedition.
Currently in the army, Cheng Yu is not the most senior, but with his former reputation and superb resourcefulness, he deserves to be at the top of the staff. If he can perform extraordinary feats while his competitors are away, he can naturally win the title.
A big place to stand.
But the problem is that it is not that difficult to succeed in this battle, because the opponent is that Wang Yu!
Until now, Cheng Yu didn't even understand Wang Yu's combat goal.
"Based on common sense, Wang Yu should be eager to fight now. The longer the delay, the worse it will be for him. This is an obvious reason. Before, he was wandering around the plains, either to lure the enemy deeper, or to attack in advance.
To deal with the threat Zhang Jaw poses to his retreat, and when he finds out that our army is unable to advance, he has no choice but to rush in..."
This was the judgment made by Cheng Yu before the war started, and was recognized by Cao Cao. Therefore, when Cao Cao found out that the Qingzhou Army was invading, he immediately attacked him because he did not want to be surrounded by Wang Yu in the city.
In the field battle, they adopted a defensive stance to consume the Qingzhou Army's energy. After waiting for reinforcements to gather, they launched a massive counterattack and completely eliminated the enemy.
Whether it is sending military generals to fight alone or trying every means to delay time, it will be beneficial to Cao Cao.
Although there was no news from the city of Checheng, it was because of this that Zhang Jaw's army was still there. Otherwise, Wang Yu would not have had to shield the information so tightly and use news of a great victory or Zhang Jaw's head to intimidate the enemy.
is the most direct.
Although Liu Dai was still on the south bank of the river, he wanted to cross the river. It would only take a day and a half, plus the time lost on the road, and he would be able to appear on the bank of Luoshui in three days at most.
Yuan Shao and Zhang Yan are still entangled, but unless Zhang Yan is determined and plans to delay Wang Yu regardless of losses, the war in the north will end at any time.
Yuan Shao came from the north, Liu Dai came from the south, Cao Cao was restrained, and Zhang Jaw could jump out at any time to cut off the retreat! Wang Yu's situation was quite unfavorable. If he was not careful, he would be surrounded from all sides, and he would not be able to even escape.
No matter from which angle you look at it, Wang Yu's move south this time is to fight quickly and use the power of the whole army to defeat Cao Cao's troops regardless of losses before Liu Dai comes to help. Then he will use scheming or another battle to force
Retreat Liu Dai and finally challenge Yuan Shao calmly.
Cao Cao's previous deployments were all designed for this strategy, and this was also Wang Yu's best strategy after he went south.
And stalling for time is the worst strategy. Cao Cao is not Dian Wei, he will not believe that Wang Yu cooperates with him out of respect for the honor of the general, delaying the war again and again.
Woolen cloth.
There must be an explanation here, but there are too many possibilities, and several military discussions have failed to get to the point.
"Therefore, there must be fraud in this!" On this point, Cheng Yu and other counselors and Cao Cao reached a consensus.
"Zhongde, if it were you, how would you design it?" The situation analysis has been done countless times in the past two days. Cao Cao is not interested in listening to those ambiguous statements anymore. He wants a conclusive statement, even if it is wrong.
It is better than going around in circles and never getting to the point.
At this moment, he missed Xi Zhicai more and more.
Cao Cao knew very well that he was not a particularly decisive person because he thought too much and naturally had to weigh things repeatedly. This was also a common problem among aristocratic families.
Xi Zhicai made up for this point very well. Although this person was a scribe with no power, his acting style was vigorous and resolute, even more vigorous than generals like Dian Wei.
Although Xi Zhicai's ideas often seemed very aggressive, every time he heard the other party's conclusive words and unyielding theories, they would resonate with Cao Cao and make the most comprehensive judgment.
In comparison, Cheng Yu seemed to be too much of a celebrity. He always weighed his words repeatedly and thought more than Cao Cao himself.
It's just that it's too late to regret now. We can't withdraw from Xuzhou and eliminate Wang Yu's worries, right? If there are no worries, Yu Jin's main force also heads to Hebei, then...
Cao Cao suddenly felt a chill in his heart. This was the thing he was most worried about.
"If Zhang Jaw is still holding on, but has not restrained Wang Yu, it is likely that he cannot get specific information, so he is still observing and trying to find opportunities. Perhaps he should be temporarily removed from the overall strategy..."
After observing the situation, Cheng Yu knew that Cao Cao's patience was about to run out, so this time he changed his usual cautious style and made a direct judgment.
"That's fine." Cao Cao nodded.
Before the war started, no one expected Open Jaw, but he sent the letter and Yuan Shao publicized it, which got everyone excited. As a result, after arousing everyone's enthusiasm, Open Jaw stopped moving again.
It really makes people speechless.
Now it seems that instead of including him in the plan, it is better to let him fend for himself. Being able to kill him is a surprise, and it doesn't matter if he is trapped all the time.
Cao Cao didn't know what Yuan Shao would think. Anyway, his own strategy could be arranged this way.
Cheng Yu continued: "Then, General Yuan, Gao Lan, Liu Bei and others will also be temporarily excluded from the overall strategy. In this way, the situation will be clear."
"Huh?" Cao Cao raised his eyebrows.
"I have been thinking about it for a long time..."
Cheng Yu handed over to Cao Cao and said: "If there is a time limit, it is difficult to guess Wang Yu's purpose of going south, because there are too many factors to consider. It is better to simply eliminate the factors that are temporarily unable to participate in the war, and start from the simplest
Think about the situation. When Wang Yu goes south, his target is either the lord or Liu Shijun."
"Leave aside the commanding abilities of the lord and Liu Shijun. The two armies are similar in strength. The lord is less selfish and pays more attention to the overall situation. Moreover, Liu Shijun occupies a favorable geographical location. Therefore, if Wang Yu wants to defeat them one by one, he must either try to eliminate Liu Shijun.
Depending on your location, you can either target the lord."
"That makes sense." Cao Cao nodded slightly in agreement.
Among the generals, someone suddenly raised his voice and asked: "In that case, isn't Wang Yu right across from our army now? Then what is he doing so slowly?"
Cheng Yu turned his head and saw that it was Cao Ren, so he smiled and said: "General Zixiao, today is different from the past. Although Liu Shijun is more selfish, he still knows the difference between priority and importance. Although he is unwilling to cross the source of the river now,
But if there is a fierce battle between our army and the Qingzhou Army, he will still come. Therefore, if Wang Yu is not fully sure, he really cannot launch a strong attack. The power of the horn must not be so easy to break."
Cao Ren thought for a while, nodded, and asked, "Then what is he waiting for?"
"Wait for the opportunity to break the situation!"
Cheng Yu's eyes swept over the faces of the generals, and finally looked at Cao Cao: "My lord has predicted in advance that this battle is of great importance. Wang Yu is likely to transfer some troops from Qingzhou to join the battle group; in addition, in order to rebuild Baima,
Yi Cong, a few months ago, he sent Zhao Yun to the north to recruit troops, and it is likely that it has achieved results now; it would make sense to say that he is waiting for these two groups of troops to be in place."
Xia Houyuan suddenly interrupted: "It's just a matter of transferring troops from Qingzhou. What can the new army do?"
"The border people are tough, and there are many people who can fight. And that Zhao Yun is also extraordinary..." Cheng Yu looked at Cao Cao, and seeing that the other party had no objection, he explained: "Under his command, if the new
The timing of the army's appearance is good enough, and it is likely to have a fatal blow!"
"That young boy? How capable is he?"
"Wang Yu is stalling for time, probably waiting for an opportunity. Although there is no full-scale conflict between our army and the Qingzhou Army, they are always at war. If Liu Shijun crosses the river to help, he is likely to escape from his shell and use the Youzhou Army to block our army.
I will personally lead the elite troops and cooperate with Yu Jin or Zhao Yun who are hiding nearby to attack Liu Shijun with all their strength."
"If Liu Shijun remains motionless, he will launch an attack on our army, and it will definitely be tentative at first. When Liu Shijun begins to become paralyzed, his offensive will suddenly become fiercer, also in conjunction with the two lines of hidden reinforcements.
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"Then Zhao Yun is a person who is very good at seizing the opportunity. If when our army is fighting Qingzhou with all its strength, he suddenly appears, leads thousands of cavalry, and launches a fierce attack on our army's flanks and rear, what will be the result?"
"It's so dangerous..." The generals looked at each other, feeling palpitated by the scene Cheng Yu described. This is very likely to happen.
Currently, Cao's army is in balance with the Qing and You Alliance armies, and they should be equally matched in a fight. Whichever side has allies joining will have the overall upper hand.
Liu Dai is neither responsible nor patient, and his ability to seize opportunities is extremely poor. If he arrives too early, he is likely to be attacked by Wang Yu in a surprise attack; if he arrives too late, he will not be able to save Cao Jun's fate. , this battle will only become a classic battle example for everyone to defeat.
"Zhongde, if this is the case, where does the plan come from?" Cao Cao also thought of this possibility, and Cheng Yu's analysis strengthened his confidence. He was refreshed and asked about the plan.
"As long as..." Cheng Yu smiled slightly, whispered a few words, and finally said decisively: "Use the trick!" (To be continued. Please search Piaotian Literature, the novel will be better and updated faster!)