Zhuge Liang slowly put down the plan in his hand, showed a helpless smile, and stretched out his fingers to gently pinch the center of his eyebrows. Fei Yi stood aside with an ugly expression. He was tired from running around for several days and weighed and calculated along the way.
Tired, seeing Zhuge Liang's expression at this moment, he suddenly breathed a sigh of relief.
He believed that the prime minister would definitely make the most reasonable choice.
Zhuge Liang closed his eyes, rubbing his sore eyebrows, thinking about the determination revealed in the words of this plan, and Wei Ba's stern face seemed to appear in front of him again.
This plan is too bold, almost as bold as playing with fire. Zhuge Liang is very worried. After all, Wei Ba is not facing ordinary people this time, but the supreme rulers of Cao Wei and Sun Wu and the main forces of Wei and Wu. If he wants to use
Fangling's 30,000 mob challenged the two. The risks involved were so great that no normal person would dare to attempt it easily.
However, Zhuge Liang also knew very well that if the main force of Cao Wei could be contained in the Xiangyang area and drag Soochow into the battlefield, the benefits to Shu would be immeasurable. Shu would get a rare breathing opportunity to digest Guanzhong and accumulate strength.
As long as Wei and Wu are delayed from launching a large-scale attack on Shu for two or three years, it will be a great achievement.
He didn't know if Wei Ba thought the same thing, but he did need Wei Ba to do this. Even if the 30,000 people suffered heavy losses, it was still worth it. How could those 30,000 people hold back the main forces of Wei and Wu?
, this is a very cost-effective adventure.
"Send a message to Wei Ba, I agree with his plan, but be careful, know what is enough, and don't rush forward."
Fei Yi responded without saying anything else. Huo Yi quickly wrote it down.
"Send a message to Li Yan and ask him to send a batch of grain and grass to Fangling." Zhuge Liang then said: "There will be no more wars in Yong'an in a short time, so there is no need to send any more grain and grass. Send it to Fangling. Wei Ba has it
Only when you have enough food can you be more calm."
"The Prime Minister is wise." Fei Yi praised.
Zhuge Liang glanced at him and smiled faintly: "Wu Yi has gone to Fangling and Hanzhong is empty. Let Li Yan lead 10,000 people to Nanzheng to avoid being taken advantage of by the Qiang people. If necessary, we can also support Fangling."
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Fei Yi was stunned for a moment, then he realized what he was doing.
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Just when Zhuge Liang made his decision, Wei Ba was also discussing the military situation with Wu Yi, Meng Da and others. Although the strategic decision to take the initiative had been made, everyone still had to discuss how to fight. Such a high-level combat meeting,
Fu Xing and other middle-level and lower-level officers at the rank of captain were not allowed to participate. Apart from the two chief and deputy generals Wu Yi and Meng Da and the two prime ministers Wei Ba and Ma Di who joined the army, the only ones eligible to participate were Zong Yu and Wei Feng.
Six people gathered around Jing Xiang's map, each thinking about their own thoughts.
The 30,000 men took the initiative to attack the Wei army's 60,000 main force. Thinking of the comparison in strength between the two sides, everyone felt a little heavy in their hearts.
The idea put forward by Wei Ba was to use the special terrain of Fancheng to attract the Wei army to Xiangfan, and then induce the Wu army to attack, and finally promote the battle between Wei and Wu. Then use this opportunity to seize Nanxiang County. Cooperate with Deng Zhi to retake Wuguan City, and the army comes.
Nanyang. Fancheng is on the north bank of the Han River. Compared with Xiangyang City on the south bank of the Han River, Fancheng is much smaller in size. It is relatively easy to capture. But ease of capture is also relative. When the Wei Navy navy occupied the Han River
Next, this siege force is likely to be surrounded and annihilated by the Wei army.
"If we want to attack Fancheng, we must first deal with the Wei navy on the Han River. Otherwise, our army's retreat will not be guaranteed." Meng Da spoke slowly: "Furthermore, according to Ziyu's plan, when the Wei army comes
When we attack, we have to cross the Han River and retreat into Xiangyang County, and may even retreat all the way to Nan County. How can we do this without controlling the Han River?"
Wei Ba, who had been folding his arms and thinking silently, suddenly said: "General Meng, I can find a way to deal with the Wei army navy on the Han River."
Meng Da glanced at him and grinned: "If Ziyu can deal with the Wei navy, I can be responsible for conquering Fancheng."
Wei Ba laughed, lowered his head slightly, and walked slowly around the map for a few steps. Everyone's eyes also moved slowly as he walked. Wei Ba walked to the right side of the map, and his eyes fell on Danshui.
, stopped on the large lake formed by the confluence of uniform waters.
"Our ultimate goal is to seize Nanxiang County and retake Wuguan." Wei Ba held his hands on the edge of the desk and stared at the map indicating a water area: "Here, we can only have our navy, not
There is a navy of the Wei army. Therefore, our first goal is to eat these navy of the Wei army, and then use the captured battlefield to ensure control of the Han River. General Meng..." He raised his head: "I want to
Use you as bait to move these naval forces away from their base."
Meng Da's eyes tightened and he paused: "If Ziyu has a thorough plan, it's okay for me to take some risks."
Wei Ba nodded slightly: "General Meng is indeed very heroic. This important task belongs to General Meng. Everyone, I have a plan and I would like to invite you to discuss it together."
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After the military meeting dispersed, it was already midnight, and Wei Ba's mission had not been completed yet. He invited Wei Feng over and explained a few words. Wei Feng nodded repeatedly, turned around and left in a hurry. Wei Ba sent him out of the tent.
Looking up, he saw Ma Su standing in front of the tent with his hands behind his hands, his head slightly raised, looking at the moon as bright as a jade plate on the east mountain. Wei Ba was stunned for a moment, and quickly stepped forward to salute.
"Mr. You Chang."
Wei Ba had always called Ma Di Ma Jun. Jun was an honorific in the Three Kingdoms era, and of course there was alienation in the respect. Ma Di objected, but he was forty years old and Wei Ba was twenty years old. There was a generation gap between the two.
It couldn't be too casual, so Wei Ba called him sir. This was a less formal title, more casual, and it also suited Ma Di's status as a senior in the Prime Minister's Mansion.
"Ziyu, I came to you to ask for an order."
Wei Ba was ashamed and said quickly: "Mr. Youchang, you are trying to kill me. How can I give you an order?"
Ma Su shook his head: "There are no outsiders here, and we don't say those polite words. You know why I came here, but..." He hesitated, "I also have some selfish motives of my own."
Wei Ba thought for a while: "I know, sir, he wants to prove himself again."
"Yes." Ma Di turned his face and looked at the direction Wei Feng was leaving: "I want to act together with your brother."
Wei Ba raised his eyebrows and blurted out: "This is very dangerous."
"Yes, I am going because of the danger." Ma Di laughed, "It's not that I look down on your brother. There is nothing wrong with his bravery, but in order to complete the task you arranged, he needs someone who can help him with advice.
"People." He pointed to his nose: "I think I might be a good candidate. You should know that I am very familiar with the terrain there."
Wei Ba was silent for a long time. Since you want to take a small risk for a big one, taking risks is of course unavoidable. If you want others to take risks willingly, you must let your own people take the biggest risks. Wei Feng took the biggest risks. He also took advantage of
For this reason, Wu Yi was asked to transfer 3,000 more elite soldiers to Wei Feng, and then sent people to Guanzhong to ask his father for 1,000 Wei family soldiers.
Ma Su took the initiative to be Wei Feng's think tank, which of course he wanted. In fact, Wei Feng did need a wise staff officer around him. But he never thought about Ma Su. Although he knew that Ma Su had always wanted to find an opportunity to lead the army again, so that he could
To wash away the loser label on himself. He was worried that Ma Su would relapse, which would not only be detrimental to the war situation, but also harm Wei Feng's life.
But Ma Di stood here in the middle of the night, solemnly requested him, and took the initiative to declare that he was only advising Wei Feng, not asking for military power. This made him unable to refuse. If Ma Di is willing to be a staff officer with peace of mind, he is indeed a very good person.
A good choice that can at least double the chance of success of his plan.
Wei Ba weighed it for a long time and nodded: "Okay. Then I will entrust my brother to your husband."
"Thank you." Ma Su cupped his hands on his chest, bowed deeply, and maintained a ninety-degree bow for a moment, then straightened up, turned around, and strode away.
Wei Ba stood under the moonlight. He didn't move for a long time. He had just made a choice, and he didn't know whether it was right or wrong. This was undoubtedly another gamble.
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After intense preparations, at the end of March, when the reeds by the Dan River were just showing their light green color, Meng Da led an army of 10,000 to leave Zhuyang. He crossed the Dan River and headed eastward along the Dan River. The ship carrying grain was on his
Behind him, there were only a small number of small and medium-sized warships escorting him.
Wei Jun's scouts soon discovered his movements and immediately reported to General Sima Yi. After receiving the news, Sima Yi was puzzled. He didn't understand what Mengda's ten thousand people wanted to do. Judging from the direction of his march, he
The target should be Fancheng or Deng County, but when the Wu army has not dispatched, what are these ten thousand people doing towards Fancheng? Yes, Fancheng's defense is not as strong as Xiangyang, and it is relatively easy to attack, but once it is captured, you can defend it
Live?
I don't understand, but Sima Yi still sent troops to support Fancheng as usual, and at the same time sent the news to Wancheng. The Shu army was dispatched, and the current stalemate was about to be broken. Please be prepared for contingency.
Hu Zhi, the governor of Jingzhou, was ordered to come to support Fancheng. He led 3,000 infantry and went south along the Jishui River and headed straight for Fancheng.
Just as Meng Da led an army of 10,000 people and hurried on, and Hu Zhi led 3,000 infantry to Fancheng, Wei Ba also crossed Danshui to see Wei Feng and Ma Su off. Behind them,
Six thousand elite troops, including a thousand Wei soldiers who had just arrived from Guanzhong, were ready to go.
"Brother, in marching and fighting, bravery is certainly indispensable, but as a general of an army, it is even more important to assess the situation, act according to the opportunity, and never force it." He then handed over to Ma Su, who was wearing fine armor: "Please do everything to me, sir.
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Ma Su cupped his hands and bowed in return.
Wei Feng patted his chest nonchalantly: "Ziyu, don't worry. With these warriors, I will definitely be able to successfully complete your mission. What Awu can do, how can I not do it?"
Wei Ba frowned: "If you say that, I can't let you go."
Wei Feng was startled and waved his hands repeatedly: "No. Don't worry, Ziyu, I will definitely not act recklessly. I will just listen to Ma Shenjun's words."
"Well, I hope so." Wei Ba then nodded. Wei Feng laughed loudly, cupped his hands, and strode away with his guards. Ma Di smiled at Wei Ba: "Ziyu, don't worry, either
I'll come back with him, or we'll both die in battle together."
"You'd better come back together." Wei Ba said with a bitter smile.
"I hope so." Ma Su smiled slightly, turned and left. Xie Guanglong followed closely with twenty personal guards. (To be continued)