As Wei Ba said, he and Zhang He are now fighting wolves with a straw, both sides are afraid...
Zhang He was afraid that his cavalry would be equipped with horse armor, so he did not dare to send out light cavalry to attack easily. He could only rely on each other with the infantry to stay under Pengcheng and wait for Wei Ba to break the siege of Pengcheng. In this way, he had given up.
The mobility of the cavalry allows them to defend instead of attack, waiting for the enemy. If Wei Ba's cavalry is fierce, he can also use infantry to defend and reduce casualties.
Wei Ba was also very nervous. He knew very well what Cao Rui wanted to do. If he wanted to gain an advantage at the negotiating table, he must first gain an advantage on the battlefield, at least not letting Cao Rui gain the upper hand. Pengcheng must be saved. If Zhou Yin and Ding sit back and watch,
Feng and the 10,000 infantry under their command were trapped to death by Zhang He, and his reputation as a divine general was over. But he could not rescue him rashly, because he did not have enough troops, especially not enough cavalry.
Zhang He's 15,000-horse cavalry could not be defeated head-on.
What's more, there are Wang Ling and Tian Yu's troops in Mount Tai and the Lu State, who may rush to help at any time.
If he wants to support Zhou Yin and Ding Feng, he must send grain, grass and ordnance into Pengcheng, break Zhang He's blockade, and retreat unscathed. In the final analysis, he needs more troops.
The only army he can mobilize now is the troops in Jingzhou, and the most convenient one is Deng Ai's troops stationed in Changsha. However, Deng Ai can only mobilize more than 10,000 troops, which is far from enough.
If Xia Houxuan and Sun Shao return from their meritorious service, then he will have enough manpower. Xia Houxuan and Sun Shao have nearly 20,000 troops in total. Even if there are some losses when they conquer Yizhou, there should be more than 10,000 people. Once they
Joining the battle can not only make up for the lack of troops, but also enhance momentum and gain a certain psychological advantage.
When Gu Cheng brought this news, he naturally knew the secret. While Wei Ba was happy, he couldn't help feeling that the knowledge of the children of the aristocratic family was indeed not comparable to that of ordinary people. One or two golden phoenixes might fly out of the chicken coop, but from a long-term perspective
Judging from the above, when it comes to the overall quality and quantity of talents, children from aristocratic families still have an advantage.
So three generations of the Cao family fought against the aristocratic family and lost in the end; Sun Quan's brothers fought against the aristocratic family, but there was no good result; Zhuge Liang fought against the aristocratic family, and now they all rebelled against each other. Sima Yi and his son used the power of the aristocratic family to establish the Jin Dynasty, but they also had no good results afterwards.
The great power is gone, and the king and his horse share the world.
In the final analysis, the aristocratic family not only controls a large amount of material resources, they also control intellectual resources. How can we get a good deal from a head-on confrontation with the aristocratic family? We can only slowly hollow out such a big mountain, but we cannot attempt to do so.
Move out at once, otherwise you will definitely encounter counterattack from the family.
"What's Zizhi's clever plan?" Wei Ba changed his title, truly bringing Gu Cheng into his system.
"This army is going on overseas expeditions. It is good at both naval and land battles. It is a powerful force. Surabaya is so narrow that I'm afraid they won't be able to use their full power. In my humble opinion, I shouldn't let them go on an expedition to the Bohai Sea."
Wei Ba looked at Yu Si and Zhang Zhi: "What do you think?"
Yu Si and Zhang Zhi looked at each other and said in unison: "General, this is a very clever plan."
"Then follow the plan and send people to meet Xia Houxuan and Sun Shao. Let them not dock and go directly to Miu Island to rest, and then go to the Bohai Sea."
"Here."
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On Mi Island, Mi Fang sat on a boulder in the lee of the wind, looking at the sparkling sea in the distance, feeling extremely comfortable.
The island outside Qu County is now officially named Mi Island, which means that Wei Ba sealed the island to the Mi family in advance and it became the private property of the Mi family. This makes Mi Fang very satisfied. Wei Ba's fiefdom is now Zhu
Although the population of Yadao is only equivalent to two or three counties, the territory is much larger. In fact, Wei Ba is close to the king. Miudao cannot be compared with Zhuya, but compared with the common county princes and Tinghou,
This island is still very rich as a food town.
Mi Fang was very satisfied with Mi Wei's investment vision and vaguely saw the dawn of the Mi family's re-emergence.
Mi Fang, who was ostracized and even reduced to a reduced general in the end, was very satisfied with everything today. Even though Yu Si next to Wei Ba was like his father Yu Fan, with a hint of disdain in his eyes, he remained calm and composed.
You, the Yu family, are so stubborn that you have come to serve Wei Ba now. In terms of first-come, first-served, Miwei is ahead of you. In terms of Wei Ba's trust, you, Yu Si, can't even compare with Miwei, so what's there to be proud of?
"Master, a letter has arrived from the general." An old servant came up and handed a letter with both hands.
Mi Fang did not take it immediately. He wiped his hands clean with a silk handkerchief before taking the letter. He carefully opened the envelope with a book knife and took out the light yellow letter inside. He read it carefully and then smiled.
Blooming from the corner of the eye.
"Inform the young master that there is another big business to be done."
"Here." The old servant retreated.
Mi Fang clasped her hands behind her back and looked at the sea level in the south, filled with emotions. The treasure from Yizhou, how much profit could it bring? Mi Wei, you must make good preparations this time, and strive to turn Jizhou and Qingzhou upside down.
To share the worries of the chariot general. Well, I can't be idle either. I have to go to Mount Tai again and pay a visit to Yangfa.
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A fast horse rushed into Chang'an City.
Li Yan had just taken a nap when he was woken up by Li Feng. He was a little angry, but after Li Feng said something, he immediately turned from anger to joy.
"The chariot general Wei Ba and the Wu Fugu general Lu Xun jointly requested the general to send troops."
Li Yan turned over and sat up, grabbed the letter from Li Feng's hand, read it twice, and laughed silently: "Shu Zi, a good trick."
Li Feng stood by the bed, looking at his father who was smiling but whose eyes were beating constantly. He was frightened and uneasy in his heart. He said that Wei Ba was good at his methods. What methods did Wei Ba have that were worthy of praise? Wei Ba's troops were now dispersed.
The siege of Pengcheng could not be solved, and Lu Xun was entangled by Xiahou Ba and others. In desperation, he could only ask for help from Guanzhong. This was so bad, was it still a good idea?
Li Yan glared at Li Feng, disappointed in his heart, but he had to patiently explain: "What kind of person is Lu Xun? The prime minister can appoint him as the commander of the army in the middle, naturally because of his ability, and because
His brother Lu Hao is an official in Chengdu, hoping to make Lu Xun perform meritorious service and compete with me and Wei Ba. But now, Lu Xun actually advances and retreats with Wei Ba, which is naturally a victory for Wei Ba. This is one of the good methods.
"
"Wei Ba and Lu Xun have more than 50,000 troops in total. Even if they are defeated, there are still 30,000 to 40,000 troops that can be mobilized. Chen Dao and Deng Ai did not participate in the battle. Jin Dongliu is far away in Guiyang, and with Wei Ba,
With the power of Lu Xun and the two of them, do they really need to ask for help from me? No, this is to give me a chance to make contributions together and deal with the prime minister together. They attracted the main force of the Wei army to the Pengcheng area, and Meng Da could easily send troops.
Attacking Chenliu and Luoyang will shock the capital of Cao Wei. If I want to, I can also march eastward and approach Luoyang as a horn. Show favor to me and demonstrate to the prime minister. This is the second best method."
"If you want to extend, you have to surrender before you want to advance, and if you want to advance, you must retreat. Wei Ba stayed in Pengcheng, and Lu Xun retreated to Qiaojun. The two of them held back Cao Wei's main force before they started a big fight. Cao Rui's idea of forcing peace with war failed, and he was unable to counterattack.
Giving up space and winning without fighting are the third best method."
"To move the hearts of an aristocratic family with one warrior, to control tens of thousands of people with more than ten thousand troops, and to achieve victory without fighting, it is clear that Wei Ba's military tactics and tactics are superb, and he has the ability to lift a heavy weight with ease." Li Yan sighed with emotion.
He let out a long sigh: "My son, you have to savor Wei Ba's every move. There is a true meaning in it. Watching his behavior is like watching a master's layout. His moves are subtle and without leaving any trace. As the saying goes, no one who is good at fighting is illustrious.
His achievements must be admired."
"My father is brilliant." Li Feng complimented somewhat depressedly.
"My cleverness is useless, but your cleverness is of no use." Li Yan muttered, stood up and walked around the room twice: "Do you think we should send troops?"
Li Feng frowned, thought hard for a moment, shook his head and said: "I don't think it is appropriate to send troops. Guanzhong finally got some breathing space and some savings. Once we send troops, I am afraid they will be used up again."
"You're right, but just because we can't send troops doesn't mean we shouldn't send troops." Li Yan smiled coldly and looked back at Li Feng, who was confused: "Don't say it yet, wait for Fa Miao to come and see how he goes.
count."
"Here." Li Feng understood the idea and sent someone to ask for Fa Miao.
After Fa Miao arrived, he thought for a while and said: "Guanzhong has just received a rare rest and the people's hearts have been initially settled. It is indeed inappropriate to send troops at this time. However, you might as well use this opportunity to ask for some money and food from the imperial court. Furthermore, send people to
Looking at the situation in Luoyang, it is also a good opportunity."
Li Yan laughed and exchanged a look with Li Feng. Li Feng was ashamed. He felt that he really couldn't keep up with his ideas. If his father hadn't told him the beauty of it in advance, he wouldn't be able to understand Fa Miao now.
He may even refute his intention. Now that he looks like he agrees, Fa Miao will definitely think that he has drawn inferences from one instance and knows the secret of it. How could he know that this was explained by his father in advance?
"Bo Yuan's words are very good, so I ask you to write and ask the Prime Minister's Office to allocate more money and food to me." Li Yan sighed: "The Prime Minister owes a large debt and has returned to Chengdu to continue being the Prime Minister. I am a big man.
The general's life is really tight now. He can't just die, he has to help, right? As for Xin'an, I should also go and have a look. Huo Yi has been holding on to Xin'an for so long, so he should be allowed to rest.
Already."
Fa Miao also laughed. Li Yan wanted to fish in troubled waters, use the momentum created by Wei Ba and others to create problems for Zhuge Liang, and take this opportunity to take back Xin'an's military power. This was just like driving Wang Ping away before. In fact, he was taking advantage of the momentum.
Tricks.
Zhuge Liang returned to Chengdu and regained control of the emperor, and his control over Guanzhong was bound to decline. After Wei Ba took action and eliminated the danger of Cao Wei sending troops to Guanzhong, Li Yan gradually slowed down and began to clear Zhuge Liang's chess pieces in Guanzhong.