Farmer of Shu Han

Last year, some unpleasant things happened between Feng Duhu and the queen.

Then Feng Duhu went to Lantian to pay homage to the prime minister, and inspected Wuguan's combat readiness by the way.

When leaving, Feng Duhu had ordered the two of them to pay more attention to Jing Xiang's situation.

This was a preparedness idea.

Didn't expect it to come true so soon.

In Wuguan City, a huge sand table is placed on the battle table, and a huge map is hung on the wall.

Ju Fuzheng insisted on the long whip, and explained the situation on Wuguan Road to Feng Duhu.

Meng Yan added a few sentences from time to time.

The terrain of Caoqiao Pass is basically a replica of Wuguan.

It is located on the flat land of the mountain stream, facing the water in the east, west and south, surrounded by Danshui, and leaning against the Qinling Mountains in the north.

The only difference from Wuguan is that the mountain stream where Caoqiaoguan is located is a long and narrow valley basin.

In the direction of Guanzhong, there is a flat land, which faces Caoqiao Pass across Danshui.

Guanzhong soldiers left Wuguan, and when they arrived here, they could just garrison a large army.

But Wuguan is just the opposite. Facing the direction of Jingxiang, there are four dangerous peaks, which are extremely steep.

The Wuguan defenders can rely on them to prevent the enemy from coming directly to the Wuguan city.

It is precisely because of this difference that it is doomed that Caoqiao Pass cannot be compared with Wuguan.

Wuguan is about a hundred miles away from Caoqiao Pass.

The distance of a hundred miles, if it is on flat ground, can only be reached in a day for a big man cavalry, if they do not spare horsepower.

The one hundred miles between Wuguan and Caoqiaoguan are all between rivers and valleys, which are rough and difficult to walk.

"The general thinks that this is not a good time for us to send troops, because it is a rainy season and there are often flash floods in the mountains."

"Wuguan Road mostly runs along the waterside of the valley. Once the water rises, it will submerge the road and make it difficult to pass."

Although he knew that Feng Duhu might not like to hear these words, Ju Fu still reminded him earnestly:

"The Baili Mountain Road does not seem to be too long, but in fact, if there is a mountain torrent, if you are not prepared, you may not be able to walk for ten days."

Fortunately, there was no displeasure on Feng Duhu's face. Instead, he moved closer to the sand table and compared it with the map on the wall.

After watching for a long time, he raised his head and said with a slight sigh:

"What Xiaoxing said is very true. When marching and fighting, what you pay attention to is the right time, place and people."

"It's just that things in this world are unsatisfactory nine out of ten. How can everything be satisfactory at times?"

"For this battle, the weather and time are unknown, and the location is advantageous, but our occupants, no matter what, there are people to fight with."

"Renhe?" Ju Fu looked thoughtfully at the location of Jingzhou on the map, "Is the Zhongdu Hu a Wu person near the guide?"

I heard that the Wu people were attacking Jingzhou Jingzhong (that is, Nanzhang, Hubei, southwest of Xiangyang) at this time, which attracted the Wei army in Xiangyang.

"That's right." Feng Duhu nodded, "The sending of troops to attack Caoqiao Pass this time is in response to Wu's request, so the Wu people will support us in the south."

Fighting against the Wu people from the north to the south should be regarded as a one-person peace, right?

"Chuhu, a Wu native, is a scumbag, so you can't be trusted!"

Feng Duhu smiled lightly:

"How come I don't know that the people of Wu are untrustworthy? It's just that this time, the people of Wu are asking for something from a big man."

While talking, he reached out and clicked on the map, "Lu Xun wants to take Xiangyang, and we will take the opportunity to take Caoqiao Pass."

"As long as Wuguan is in our hands, Guanzhong will be fine. But if Xiangyang is in the hands of Wei thieves, the Wu people in the south will have trouble sleeping and eating."

Especially when the advantage of the big Han against Wei gradually became clear.

How the situation of the world will change in the future, no one knows whether the big man can destroy the Wei State.

But as the decision makers of Wu, Sun Quan and Lu Xun had to consider this possibility.

Moreover, we must also consider the worst situation Wu faced after Wei was destroyed.

Obviously, this time, Lu Xun intends to take Xiangyang, and then rely on Xiangyang to build a defense line for Xiangfan.

After all, Wei Guo has used Xiangyang to suppress them for so many years, even if Wu Guo is hard-pressed, he should know the importance of Xiangyang to Jingzhou by now.

"Guanzhong can live without Caoqiao Pass, but Jingzhou cannot live without Xiangyang."

Feng Duhu's finger drew a circle between Xiangyang and Nanling:

"Without Xiangyang, half of Jingzhou, which the Wu Kingdom was based on, has been lost."

Don't look at the fact that Wu Guo controls most of Jingzhou in name.

But the effective control area is actually only south of the river.

The large plain between Dajiang and Hanshui is actually a buffer zone between Wei and Wu.

Yes, neither side can get such a large plain, but they are unwilling to let the other side get it, so they would rather turn it into a no-man's land.

Jianghan Plain The Jianghan Plain is a plain formed by the alluvial flow of the great river and the Han River.

The flat land between the great river and the Han River is the essence of the Jianghan Plain.

Now, because of the war, this land has been abandoned for more than 20 years.

In the early years when the Wei State still had the upper hand, the elite cavalry of the Wei army often set off from Xiangyang, galloped on this plain, and harassed Nanjun.

Even the letters written by Sun Quan to the emperor of the Han Dynasty or the prime minister of the Han Dynasty are in danger of being seized by the state of Wei when they pass through Jingzhou.

It is conceivable how powerless Wu Jun of Nanjun was when he faced Wei Jingqi on the plain.

That is to say, over the years, the pressure of the big Han on the Wei State has been increasing, forcing the Wei State to continuously deploy troops from various places to fill the vacancies on the western front.

Only then did Wei Jun in Xiangyang rarely go south.

Under the ups and downs, Wei Jun's life is not easy, but the life of Wu Jun in Jingzhou is becoming more and more nourishing.

In particular, the generals of the Jingzhou Army grew sugarcane very well, and their pockets gradually bulged.

You don't have to worry about being harassed by Wei Jun Jingqi all the time like before.

After the Wei State lost Guanzhong, Jingzhou had to face the Han army in the west and the Wu army in the south at the same time, and its strength was already a bit stretched.

It had to shrink its troops, let alone send cavalry to harass south at will.

For two or three years in a row, no Wei Jun crossed the border. Many people in Jingzhou, Wu State felt that this day is really more and more hopeful.

Under such circumstances, it is perfectly normal for Lu Xun or Sun Quan to have the idea of ​​seizing Xiangyang.

As long as Xiangyang is seized, the main area of ​​the Jianghan Plain will be formally brought under the control of the State of Wu.

If it can be properly governed, within ten years, Jingzhou can at least have hundreds of thousands or even millions of acres of fertile land.

At that time, it may be possible to get rid of the situation that Jingzhou's grain is controlled by the big man in one fell swoop.

Therefore, whether it is to build a stronger Jingzhou defense line to prevent the worst situation in the future.

Or to better govern Jingzhou and take the opportunity to get rid of the constraints of the big man.

Wu Guodu has a reason to take Xiangyang.

Of course, some of the secrets and conjectures involved here are not suitable for public speaking.

But even if Feng Duhu didn't go into details, Ju Fu and Meng Yan were very convinced by Feng Duhu because of their illustrious military exploits over the years.

Now that Feng Duhu was so sure that the Wu people were sincerely cooperating with the big man this time, the two of them naturally no longer had too much doubt.

"Then according to what the Central Guard sees, what should we do when we dispatch troops this time?"

"Soldiers are expensive and fast. Now we don't know how the Wei and Wu armies in Jingzhou are fighting. Naturally, the sooner you send troops, the better."

Feng Duhu didn't leave the map, "To be honest, I don't trust Wu people either."

"It's not that they don't believe in their intention to take Xiangyang, but that they don't believe how long they can last."

"If we send troops too late and the Wu people have already retreated, then Wei Guo can concentrate its forces to deal with us."

"At that time, with the strength we have, I'm afraid we won't be able to conquer Caoqiao Pass."

Ju Fu couldn't help reminding in a low voice again:

"But the Central Guard, even if the Wei bandits didn't send reinforcements from Wancheng, the soldiers from Wuguan might not have enough troops..."

Feng Duhu nodded:

"Don't worry, am I the kind of person who underestimates the enemy? I'm just leading the light cavalry ahead of time. After a while, there will be soldiers, horses and luggage coming after me."

Hearing this, Ju Fu and Meng Yan knew that the Zhong Duhu's determination had been made, and there was no longer any doubt.

Meng Yan suggested:

"Zhongduhu, General X and Ju, under the orders of Zhongduhu, has never let go of reconnaissance to the east."

"As far as we know, to get to Wancheng, besides the Danshui River Valley, there is actually a mountain path taken by woodcutters."

"This mountain path is on the east side of Wuguan. Although it is difficult to walk, if the old general who has no camp is led by the last general, it may not be impossible to climb over."

(Note: It is the second half of Wuguan Road that was diverted after the Tang Dynasty)

In the earliest days of the Wudang Army, most of them were composed of southern Zhongyi people and Han people, and the mountain roads were like walking on flat ground.

When Feng Duhu led the army to attack Longguan, Wudang Army was one of the main forces.

"The Guardian of the Central Capital is famous all over the world. Everyone in the world has heard about the protection of the tiger. As long as the thieves know that the Guardian of the Central Capital is personally leading the troops to attack Caoqiao Pass, the thieves in Wancheng will definitely come to rescue them with all their strength."

"At that time, Wancheng will be empty, and the final general only needs to lead three thousand elite soldiers to the city of Wancheng, and they will be able to destroy it with one blow."

When Feng Duhu heard this, his heart skipped a beat.

If Lu Xun personally leads the army to attack Xiangyang, and even has already captured Xiangyang, Meng Yan's strategy seems dangerous, but in fact he has great confidence.

only……

Feng Duhu finally shook his head:

"The strategy is the best strategy, but the time has not yet come. At this time, the big man will take Wancheng, and there is a danger of being attacked by the enemy. It is better to put it in the hands of the Wei thief for the time being."

Without Wancheng, Xu Chang is afraid that he will become a bird of fright, and he will definitely counterattack with all his strength.

Who knows what Lu Xun from Xiangyang will think?

Without Xiangyang, Wancheng would be nothing.

But the Wei thief had to guard the chicken ribs.

Because once Wancheng falls, Xuchang will be waiting to be attacked by soldiers at any time.

Even if the city is not attacked, the occasional parade of enemy soldiers below the city is enough to make the city restless.

As for the future, if the great Han's war in Hebei goes well, and the demise of the Wei State is a foregone conclusion, the Wu State will inevitably take advantage of the fire to loot.

Crossing the river from Xiangyang to the north, capturing Wancheng and going to Xuchang, is a huge temptation that cannot be resisted.

At that time, Cao Shuang, who has nowhere to go, will inevitably have to fight to the death in Wancheng and Wu Kingdom...

"So this time, let's not divide our forces and just attack Caoqiao Pass with all our strength."

"As for this dangerous road, let's keep it for now, and pay attention to it on weekdays."

From Wuguan, you can take this dangerous road to Nanyang, but when you come from Nanyang, you still have to pass through Wuguan.

So as long as Wuguan is not lost, this dangerous road will not pose any threat to Guanzhong.

Regarding whether to take Wancheng or not, and the situation they will face after taking Wancheng, the Central Capital Protectorate has already deduced many times.

Feng Duhu briefly explained to the two of them - it is still necessary to do a good job of unifying the mind before the war.

Sure enough, after hearing Feng Duhu's explanation, Meng Yan, who was a little disappointed, was immediately convinced:

"High regards, the Guardian of the Central Capital!"

"What good opinion can I have? This is all the efforts of all the people in the Protectorate of the Central Capital to gather everyone's thoughts."

Feng Duhu waved his hand, "Just like this time, if I want to make achievements, I need to rely on two generals."

These words sounded comfortable, and when General Meng Er heard the words, his face was a little red, and he even paused for breathing.

"Since Xiaoxing said that Wuguan Road may be submerged by mountain torrents in this season, I want to send 5,000 troops as pioneers to open roads across mountains and build bridges when encountering water."

Feng Duhu looked a little excited at the two of them, and took the opportunity to say:

"I don't know which of you two is willing to take on this important task?"

The two of them were at a time when their minds were agitated, and when they heard Feng Duhu's words, they clasped their fists together and said in unison:

"The general wishes to go!"

Seeing the two of them like this, Feng Duhu smiled, "This is really embarrassing for me."

His eyes turned around the two of them a few times before he spoke again:

"General Meng has been in Nanzhong for a long time, and he is familiar with the mountains. General Ju, how about giving this opportunity to General Meng?"

Hearing what Zhong Duhu said, although Gou Fu was a little disappointed, he was also free and easy:

"What Zhong Duhu said is very reasonable, and the general is willing to obey."

When the prime minister went south and Feng Duhu passed through Zhuti County, the first time he saw Jufu, he believed that he was quite talented, so he personally recommended him.

After the Northern Expedition, Feng Duhu was entrusted with important tasks after he made military exploits, and he never forgot to promote him.

Therefore, both in the eyes of outsiders and in Ju Fu's own heart, he was considered to be Feng Duhu's direct descendant.

Since it is a direct descendant, there must be no need to worry about being treated badly.

What's more, why worry about not having the opportunity to make meritorious deeds if you go out with the Central Guard?

Meng Yan, on the other hand, shouted excitedly:

"The last general will live up to the entrustment of the Central Guard!"

"Since that's the case, then this matter is settled. General Meng, you go to the camp, pick out soldiers who are familiar with the mountain roads, and set off immediately after you are ready."

"Here!"

Naturally, there are reasons for letting Meng Yan be the striker.

In addition to coming to Meng Yan to be more familiar with the mountains, there is also another reason.

That is, among the defenders of Wuguan, there are also some soldiers who are also Wudang troops from Nanzhong.

It is naturally more convenient for Meng Yan to lead these people as pioneers than Jufu.

Ju Fu and Meng Yan, especially Ju Fu, the general who can leave his name in the history books, his ability is naturally trustworthy.

In addition, some of the defenders they led were based on the Nanxiang Army.

After receiving the military order, Wuguan immediately began to operate at high speed.

Especially many old men in the Nanxiang Army heard that the Zhongdu Hu personally led the army in this battle, and their morale was very high.

And Wei Jun, who was hundreds of miles away in Caoqiao Pass, never dared to relax in the slightest when facing the direction of Guanzhong.

On the second day after Meng Yan set off with 5,000 troops, General Caoqiao Gate got the news of the change of the Han army in Wuguan.

After confirming that the Han army was coming towards Caoqiao Pass along Wuguan Road, the guard of Caoqiao Pass will send out cavalry as quickly as possible to send the news to Wancheng.

Two days later, Guanqiu Jian, the Governor of Jingzhou in Wei State, who was personally guarding Xiangyang, received the news and heaved a sigh of relief:

"finally come!"

The heart that has been hanging for a long time can finally fall back to its original place.