Chapter 929 The wind is cold and the heart is also cold
It was already dark, the night wind was cool, but Puyang City was not as quiet as before.
The rapid sound of horse hooves echoed in the empty streets, one after another, as if the wind and rain were rolling up out of thin air. When you hear it, your heart will beat with fear.
The people of Puyang were all frightened.
During the war, something like this suddenly happened, and people couldn't help but think of the worst. If it weren't for the curfew, people would have to visit each other's houses and have discussions, but now, they can only stay at home.
Behind closed doors, we discussed the unknown future anxiously.
"Zhuer's father, please go to the government office tomorrow to sign up. I can't stay in Puyang City anymore! It's only been a few years, and several princes have changed in this city? It's better to go to Hebei. General Cao will
Yes, he can't defeat the Yellow River. Qingzhou's fleet is many and their ships are big!"
"What do women know? Qingzhou has strong soldiers and strong horses, which is very powerful! I heard that General Hussar defeated 300,000 Xiliang cavalry in Bingzhou. Are you still afraid of Cao Cao? Why do you think there is no one in Hebei? There are overcrowded people there.
! If we go now, we won’t even find any open space to set up an awl, so it’s better to stay in Dong County!”
The husband sneers at his wife's worries.
"Think about it carefully! The Central Plains has been at war over the years. The population is much smaller than before, and there are unclaimed open spaces everywhere. According to the style of General Hussar, after defeating Cao Cao, Sun Ce and those thieves, he will definitely issue a decree
Land reclamation order! Our eldest son is already sixteen this year and can be considered a man. Although the second and third sons are still young, they can also help when doing work..."
"When the land reclamation order comes out, we will reclaim a hundred acres of open land by the Huzi River. Will our children and grandchildren have to worry about food and clothing in the future? At that time, we will also provide a scholar to come out, make him a marquis and worship the prime minister, and honor our ancestors!"
The husband spoke so hard that his eyes were full of longing, and the wife was slightly infected. Just when she was about to say something, she was interrupted by another burst of horseshoes. The iron-clad horseshoes hit the bluestone.
The crisp sound it makes is like a life-threatening charm, making people's hearts beat rapidly.
Silence fell in the residence, until the sound of horse hooves gradually faded away and was almost inaudible. Then the woman asked timidly: "Master, is everything going to be okay?"
"Well, well..." The husband also wilted, his lips moved, but it took him a long time to say the complete words: "How can you ask a farmer like me to explain such a big thing clearly? Forget it, I'll let you know tomorrow.
The elder will go to the pier to have a look. If there are a lot of people leaving, we will also..."
Puyang is the frontline base camp of the Qingzhou Army, and the frequency of news exchanges is already very high. However, it is already night!
In this era, walking at night is not an ordinary danger. The visibility is too low. Even if you light a torch, there is no guarantee that the road ahead will be illuminated, let alone galloping on horseback? There is only one reason that can explain the current situation of the scouts riding around.
, that is, the situation suddenly became extremely dangerous, and even the most wise man in Qingzhou, Jia Junshi, could not hold his breath.
It is human nature to avoid harm and seek gain. Even if ordinary people are a little greedy, most of them are still timid and fearful at heart. When they feel that the situation is critical, how can they dare to covet land or something, and it is proper to find a way out quickly.
There is really nothing more terrifying in this world than being involved in a war.
The people of Puyang guessed right. Jia Xu was indeed anxious, so anxious that his eyebrows were on fire!
At this moment, the city guard's mansion is brightly lit both inside and outside, and the outside of the meeting hall is full of people. In the swaying firelight, there are clanging iron armors and shining swords and guns!
There were also many people without armor and wearing cloth clothes and blue shirts. These people were walking in a hurry, muttering in a low voice, holding slips, silk books and other things in their hands. It was as if they were stepping on a gust of wind under their feet.
Quickly. These people were the assistants in the shogunate. Most of them were woken up from their beds, but their faces had no emotion, and they all had the same heavy expression.
"Quick, quick, the military advisor has convened an emergency military meeting, something big has happened!"
"What's going on?"
"Yes, what is so urgent? Didn't I just receive the news from Bingzhou yesterday that my lord defeated the Xiliang army at Longshan? Could it be that Cao Cao launched an attack? But our defense line is stable, and if he attacks, he can
how?"
"Don't ask, you'll find out when you go in..."
Full of doubts, the staff crowded into the meeting hall. As soon as they entered the door, they felt an unusually solemn atmosphere.
In the center of the meeting hall, several tables were put together, with a large sand table placed on them. The military advisor Jia Xu and the intelligence officer Madam Diao Chan stood in two separate corners. Even when everyone entered, they did not even raise their heads.
Whether they are veterans who have been in the military for a long time or newcomers who have just graduated from the military academy, they all know what this means. This is a precursor to a change in strategy. If you have to deduce a new strategy, there is no need to take this treasure out and hold a large-scale meeting.
Military discussion.
Everyone looked at each other in shock. What happened to make the military advisor so nervous?
"Everyone is here? Let's get started." Uncharacteristically, Jia Xu went straight to the point without making any pleasantries: "The purpose of calling everyone here today is to adjust the established strategy..."
"Wow!" There was an uproar.
Although they were aware of the seriousness of the problem, the staff were still surprised when they heard this sentence. Changing the lord's established strategy? The strategy set by the victorious lord? This kind of thing can really happen
Can it be done? Does it really not matter?
"Quiet, quiet!" Jia Xu's usual influence on people is too friendly, resulting in lack of authority. At this time, he can only control the situation by raising his voice: "The situation has changed, and we have to adapt... The news of Lihu's arrival...
Just this evening, Marquis Lu Wen suddenly led his army to leave the west of the city. The previous strategy no longer works!"
"What?"
"General Lu left for no reason? But why?"
"This is bad! The strategy laid out by the Lord is to defend one section of each of the three fronts, with reinforcements from the Puyang Army and the Hidden Mist Army, which are the most mobile. With General Lu gone, won't the three fronts become independent battles?
"
"Military advisor, what on earth is going on?"
This sudden bad news was like a tornado with astonishing destructive power, which suddenly stunned everyone.
According to Wang Yu's plan to go north, the existence of Lu Bu's troops is very crucial. Qingzhou's three troops are mainly infantry and have poor mobility, but Cao Cao has an organized tiger and leopard cavalry, which can be used
Concentrate your troops to attack one area and rely on the deterrent power of the Tiger and Leopard Cavalry to contain the other two Qingzhou armies.
Lu Bujun was the trump card against the Tiger and Leopard Cavalry after the Wind and Fire Cavalry left.
In addition to fighting against the Tiger and Leopard Cavalry, Lu Bu's army's mobility and attack power also pose a great threat to the rest of the Cao and Sun coalition forces. Liu Xun's Huainan Army is the best example.
To put it bluntly, there was no special mystery in the battle at Xiangyi, it was just a surprise attack. Even without the hidden mist troops of the Hidden Mist Army, Liu Xun would not have been able to withstand the thunderous blow from the Bingzhou Wolf Cavalry and the trapped camp.
The speed of Lu Bu's army is too fast, but they still fight with infantry and cavalry. They have ways to restrain themselves against any type of arms. Coupled with the cover and cooperation of the Hidden Mist Army, they are like a tiger with even more wings. When a dragon enters the sea, any unit can defeat them.
Troops on the march may be attacked by them.
With the existence of this mobile force, Cao Cao would have to spend a lot of time to launch an offensive, or take a lot of risks, which is why Wang Yu dared to divide his troops into three areas.
Now, when they suddenly heard that Lu Bu suddenly left his station in Lihu City without receiving any orders, and disappeared without a trace, how could Qingzhou's staff not be shocked?
"Military advisor, didn't General Lu leave even a few words?" Wang Lang asked worriedly.
If it weren't for the biological relationship between Lu Bu and Wang Yu, he would have almost guessed whether Lu Bu was planning to defect. But thinking about it carefully, it shouldn't be that exaggerated. If Lu Bu really wanted to defect, wouldn't it be more straightforward to attack Puyang directly?
"Maybe there is..." Jia Xu shook his head and sighed: "The news is that Lihu Shou will send a letter to Puyang with a flying pigeon, which was half an hour ago. If Marquis Wen has a letter, he will just
I’m afraid I have to wait until tomorrow.”
Lu Bu was less receptive to new things, especially flying pigeons to deliver messages. He believed that this method of information transmission was not safe enough, was expensive, and had no intention of being applied at all. Therefore, even if he sent a message to Puyang, it would definitely be worse than flying pigeons.
Pigeons deliver messages much more slowly.
"Marquis Wen's nature is like a blazing fire. No matter what the reason is, he cannot be stopped from leaving. What's more, now that the lord is away, things will be even more difficult. It's better to put this aside for the time being and determine the corresponding strategic adjustments as soon as possible."
Compared with Wang Lang's surprise, Yu Fan's speech seemed much more practical, and Jia Xu nodded with satisfaction.
"On Marquis Wen's side, someone has already tried to intercept it. However, as Zhong Xiang said, there is little hope of interception. The most important thing now is to make adjustments."
Everyone discussed it one after another and quickly came to the corresponding conclusion.
Shen Pei suggested: "If we defend Dongjun, Fengqiu will be a battleground! Only by guarding Fengqiu can it be difficult for Cao Cao and Sun Ce to connect with Luoyang. From this point of view, Dingtao is not that important. It is better to make Fengqiu
General Tanzhi moved his troops northward, on the one hand to approach Puyang as a barrier, and on the other hand to shorten the distance from Fengqiu Army, making it easier to respond in time?"
Fengqiu City is located at the intersection of Pu and Ji rivers, ten miles northeast of the city, is Wuchaoze. During the historical Battle of Guandu, Yuan Shao used this place as a place to store grain, precisely for the sake of convenient transportation.
As long as Fengqiu is defended, it will be difficult for Cao Cao's troops to bypass and attack Puyang. The road can be found, but the waterways are blocked - Yu Jin's army is blocking Fengqiu, and Zhou Cang's navy is on the Yellow River.
If we take a detour, it will be too far.
Shen Pei's opinion is to abandon Jiyin's defense line and ensure the safety of Fengqiu first. If Cao Cao wants to make a roundabout way, just let him go.
"Inappropriate." Before the judge finished speaking, Yu Fan retorted: "Doing this is tantamount to giving up Jiyin. A hundred miles away on the eastern front, only General Wenyuan's lone army is left! There has been news a few days ago that
Liu Bei showed up in Huainan and colluded with Jiangdong Army. What if Jiangdong Army uses him as the vanguard to surprise Gaotang?"
"This..." Shen Pei gasped. He didn't really care that his suggestion was refuted, but the possibility raised by Yu Fan really frightened him.
Isn't it? Chen Dao's issue has not yet been concluded, and there are still doubts. If Guan Ping moves his troops north and opens up the road, who can ensure the safety of Gaotang?
Diao Chan suddenly interjected: "You may not know yet, but Liu Bei has appeared in Jiyin, contacted General Tanzhi, and expressed his intention to recruit. General Tanzhi understood the righteousness, not only refused sternly, but also sent Vice General Li to lead the elite
We are following behind, trying to catch Liu Bei and his entourage in one fell swoop. However, Liu Bei came well prepared this time and brought few followers with him, so he may not be able to succeed..."
Everyone looked at each other in shock and felt a chill in their bodies.
"Could it be..." Yu Fan reacted the fastest. He exchanged glances with his colleagues and said hesitantly: "Marquis Wen's sudden journey to the west was also due to Cao Cao and Sun Ce's design? Is this a vicious plan with many links?"
"His!" The words woke up countless people. Everyone present gasped in unison and were frightened.
If this is really the case, it would be terrible. But Yu Fan's statement is very reasonable, and the more people think about it, the more chilling it becomes.
If this is not a coincidence, then no matter how many messengers and lobbyists Jia Xu sends, I am afraid that he will not be able to stop Lu Bu. And Cao Cao and Sun Ce will soon launch an offensive, making it difficult to take care of both sides.
The situation suddenly became extremely dangerous. (To be continued. Please search Piaotian Literature, the novel will be better and updated faster!)