The cold wind howls, unable to conceal the murderous aura rising to the sky.
A large army suddenly jumped out from the continuous Mengshan Mountains, like a giant sword, and swung towards the narrow corridor in the middle of Taishan County, trying to cut the corridor into two sections.
When marching in mountainous areas, the gap between the teams is usually relatively large. Looking at each other from a distance, the momentum of an army of 30,000 is hardly inferior to that of a hundred thousand lions. Considering that this army and horses regard the mountains as nothing, they march at an extremely fast speed.
, how can those who are enemies of it not be frightened and fearful for it?
In the direction of the march of this army, there is a lonely city. There is no flag on the city head, and the city gate is not closed. It is wide open like a welcome. It is obvious that the resisters have lost their courage, or for other reasons
Having given up resistance, this army was faced with nothing but smooth terrain.
"Mr. Zhicai, are you really not going to attack Fenggao? There are no soldiers there anymore. As long as you send out a few thousand soldiers, you can easily defeat them." Looking at the mighty army, Zang Bazhi was very satisfied, but he still felt a little unfulfilled.
At the beginning of the invasion, the progress of the army can only be described as sweeping. The 30,000-strong army swept through most of Taishan County like a hurricane. In just three days, all the counties south of Mengshan Mountain were already in their hands. According to the
This progress has swept the entire Mount Tai, and it only takes three more days at most.
Dominating Taishan County and Qingzhou has been Zang Ba's highest ideal for many years. The first ideal is already within reach, but it cannot be realized immediately. He feels itchy and somewhat depressed.
Despite this, Zang Ba had no intention of going against the strategy he had set. It was not that the other party had any power to suppress him. Even his leader Cao Mengde and Zang Ba were friends with each other. This time he sent troops, more
It's for his ambition, not just to help Cao Cao draw chestnuts from the fire.
According to his idea, he should go north along the Yishui River, attack Beihai, and then attack all the way to Linzi.
However, after Xi Zhicai's analysis, he discovered that during the attack on Beihai, he spent most of the time marching on his own territory, which was time-consuming and labor-intensive, and gave the enemy sufficient preparation time. How could the attack on Mount Tai be so uncomfortable for the enemy?
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That's right, that boy Wang Yu didn't take Taishan seriously. He didn't care if it was lost.
However, the loss of Mount Tai has already dealt a heavy blow to the morale of Qingzhou's soldiers and civilians. Victories along the way will allow those local tycoons who are willing to take advantage of the wind to see the direction of the wind and join their own ranks. Their power will grow like a snowball.
Even if Wang Yu performs another miracle and defeats Yuan Shao and the Huns' coalition, he will be unable to make a comeback when he returns to Qingzhou. If he wants to recapture Mount Tai, he can just wait and hide and seek with the bandits in the mountains and forests.
As long as I don't be stupid and fight the Qingzhou Army head-on, what can they do no matter how strong they are? In the mountains and forests, I am the king. The famous Xu Shu and his special forces in Xuzhou can only lose their troops and generals in front of him!
If everything goes well and Linzi can be captured, then even more...
All of this is due to small modifications to the strategy objectives, which may seem inconspicuous, but if all the changes are calculated in advance and arranged accordingly, it would be extraordinary.
If possible, Zang Ba would rather use all the territory he had conquered since he sent out troops in exchange for Xi Zhicai's service. He has all the basic conditions to compete in the world, but the only problem is that he does not have such an understanding person to guide him.
Of course, he knew that was impossible. The sick military counselor in front of him was Cao Mengde's confidant. The latter's emphasis on talents and his ability to recognize people far exceeded his own. Even if he was in front of him, he would still want to poach people.
There is no need to think about it. It is enough if you can use the other party's intelligence to give the arrogant Wang Yu a heavy blow and gain enough benefits.
"We can't divide our troops..." Xi Zhicai's face looked very bad, with a hint of blue in his pale body. His body was already in poor condition. In the cold winter, following Zang Ba's army marching in the mountains made him even more hungry.
It's hard work. The only reason why I can survive until now is because of my perseverance that is far beyond ordinary people and my enthusiasm for Cao Cao's great cause.
"Xu Yuanzhi has the ability to make changes, and Tian Yuanhao is good at organization and coordination. The power that these two people can exert together will be terrifying. The current success is just an illusion. Maybe they are waiting for you, General Zang, to divide your troops and loot.
Once our troops are divided, there will be opportunities to defeat them. If our army shows signs of decline, those losers may have to hedge their bets again, and then we will be in trouble."
"Going directly to Linzi is the only chance of winning!" Xi Zhicai emphasized: "Even if Wang Yu is lucky enough to defeat the Huns cavalry, he can only save Linzi first. Then the general can return to the west and capture Fenggao.
There is meat in the pot, why rush for a while? The big things come first!"
"Sir, Zang Ba learned from your kind words." Zang Ba humbly asked for advice, which made Xi Zhicai very happy.
This person is far from being a hero in troubled times, but as a general guarding one side, he is quite qualified. After this battle, regardless of success or failure, the lord will be able to have a general under his command.
Thinking of this, he sneered secretly in his heart. I don't know what Wang Yu was thinking. The recruitment conditions he offered were so low. He even refused to promise to preserve his original troops and territory. It was like asking Zang Xuangao to surrender.
Zang Ba was able to openly rob a prison in order to get his father convicted, which shows that he is also a rebellious person. For such a person, one can only win him over with high rank and generous salary, and then slowly try to reduce his power. How can we
Make things clear from the beginning? After having been in contact with celebrities who are good at weighing the pros and cons for a long time, this kind of overbearing and domineering style is really uncomfortable.
This was fine. If Wang Yu's conditions were not set too low, Zang Ba would not have dared to make a desperate move. The Qingzhou Army's reputation for being good at fighting was still very intimidating.
How can you get people to obey you if you refuse to give in to others? The essence of political strategy is nothing more than the word "compromise". It seems that although Wang Yu has talents given by heaven, he still has shortcomings after all. Think about it, even if
How can a genius be perfect?
Looking up and looking into the distance, the sky and the earth are vast, with deep clouds and heavy fog. A long gust of wind blows by, and the thick lead clouds are blown apart at once, and sprinkled with pieces of crystal.
It's snowing!
Xi Zhicai was not surprised but delighted.
With his talent, he certainly couldn't call for wind and rain, but he also knew everything about heaven and earth. He watched the sky at night and had already predicted that there would be snow in the near future, and that it would affect a large area. Snow would certainly have an impact on the march, but it would not affect Zang Zang's army.
The influence of the hegemonic army is far less than that of the regular army.
Bandits are best at fighting and marching in complex terrain. If it snows this time, even if the Qingzhou Army wins on the plains, it will not be possible to return reinforcements in the short term.
"God help me!" Xi Zhicai looked up to the sky and laughed, and said quickly: "Xuan Gao, please order the army to speed up and try to reach Yuanshan tonight. Before the Zi River freezes, we can go north with all our strength, capture Laiwu, and go straight to Linzi.
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"Yes!" Zang Ba was infected by his arrogance, and did not care that the other party's tone was beyond the scope of a guest minister. He immediately mobilized the entire army and rolled northward, pointing directly at the original mountain!
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The original mountain is located between Ying County and Laiwu. In terms of terrain, it can be regarded as a branch of the Taishan Mountains. The entire mountain looks like a huge phoenix with spread wings, so it is also called Phoenix Mountain. It is the birthplace of the two rivers Zishui and Wenshui. Since ancient times,
It is a battleground for military strategists.
"If Yuanshan is lost, Taishan County will completely lose contact with Qingzhou. Zang Ba's army can go north along the Zi River. Our army will no longer be in danger. Therefore, this is the place for the decisive battle!"
At the same time that Zang Ba's army passed through Mou County but failed to enter, a military meeting was going on in Laiwu City. Xu Shu had a dusty look on his face, but his sonorous and powerful words carried the sound of gold and iron as he guarded the city.
The house echoed endlessly.
"Shuzhi, Zini, what do you think?" Tian Feng looked at the map attentively, thought about it again, and finally did not directly agree with him, but turned to his two colleagues.
"This year's fielding is going very smoothly. If we keep up our efforts next year, we will soon achieve our lord's goal. However, if we let the Taishan bandits invade Qi State, the damage caused may not be able to recover in a year or two. If we can fight decisively outside the country,
That’s not bad.”
Guoyuan's point of view is purely from the perspective of internal affairs. It is easy to destroy but difficult to build. He has spent a lot of effort on the Qingzhou New Deal, and naturally he does not want to watch the results be destroyed.
"Yuan Zhi, how sure are you about Xu He's side? If he side... Qingzhou's foundation will be in danger." Compared with Guoyuan, a pure internal affairs official, Wang Xiu is also very good at strategy.
Knowing nothing, he saw the key link in Xu Shu's plan at a glance.
"Are you sure..." Xu Shu pondered for a moment, raised his head suddenly, and said loudly: "I dare not say if it is too much, more than 60% is always no problem."
"..." Wang Xiu was first shocked by his momentum, and then by his tone. Finally, he found that he could only be speechless towards Xu Shu. Only a six-year-old man dared to speak so confidently? Only then?
60% sure! What’s at stake is Qingzhou’s foundation!
"One person agrees and one person opposes it. Brother Yuan Hao, what do you say?" Xu Shu's style was very straightforward. Seeing Wang Xiu's hesitation, he didn't persuade him much and turned directly to Tian Feng.
When marching and fighting, a 60% chance of winning is very good. If you are really sure of it, there will be a danger that the soldiers will slack off and be taken advantage of by the enemy. In Xu Shu's opinion, a 40% chance of winning is enough, and the remaining chance of winning can be
After the fight starts, slowly add more. If not, what else would a famous general do?
Tian Feng looked solemn.
There is no such thing as democracy within the Qingzhou Group, but since it is a discussion, the proportion of people is still very important. If he objects, it will be two to two, and if he agrees, it will be three to one. It can be said that the direction of this battle depends on
He had it in his hands and had to be careful.
Just as Guoyuan said, Xu Shu's strategy can defend the enemy from outside the country. If he wins, he can achieve all the success. However, his strategy is completely contrary to what the lord told him in advance. Once he fails, the consequences will be disastrous.
After hesitating again and again, Tian Feng just couldn't make a decision. Hesitating, his eyes unconsciously swept over Xu Shu's face. The confident smile on the other person's face actually gave him a very familiar sense of sight.
Tian Feng was confused at first, then suddenly realized, and finally gritted his teeth, waved his hand and shouted: "I will follow Yuan Zhi and fight to the death with the bandits in Yuanshan, and I will never let the bandits enter Qingzhou!"