Warrior in Turbulent Han Dynasty

In March of the second year of Xiande, the Guo Shao Department of the Hu Jie Army and the Xiang Xun Department of the Zhen'an Army arrived in Fengxiang one after another. Perhaps because the participation of the forbidden army was enough to check and balance Wang Jing, the training department only had 2,000 troops on foot and cavalry, and about 8,000 troops arrived at the pass; Wang Jing mobilized Fengxiang Town to command 15 troops. A total of 10,000 troops were mobilized for this attack on Shu; in addition, 30,000 civilians are being conscripted from Jinzuozhou County.

The attack on Shu was an unannounced battle, so Wang Jing did not claim that one hundred thousand and two hundred thousand threatened the Shu Kingdom.

The four of them first met in Fengxiang mansion, the main general Wang Jing, two deputy generals, and the provincial envoy of Jiake. Guo Shao and Xiang Xun had a good relationship for a long time, and they also got close to the Hakka envoy during the march. Last year, he visited Wang Jing twice in Guan, and he knew everyone. However, Wang Jing and Xiang Xun were not very familiar with the ambassador of the Hakka Province; this official was in charge of diplomacy, but he would definitely participate in every military consultation related to combat preparations.

Guo Shao didn't have time to see Luo Yanhuan who was staying at Chencang, so he discussed military affairs with the generals in Fengxiang first.

Wang Jing sat on the top seat. He was a ten-year-old man, and Guo Shao couldn't help but think of Huang Zhong. However, I heard that Wang Jing had been a bandit before, and he joined the army during the Liang Dynasty. It can be said that he has witnessed the entire alternation of the five generations.

For such an old man to be the chief general, he must have rich experience and knowledge, but Guo Shao can't help but think of Fu Yanqing during the Battle of Jinyang.

Wang Jing had nothing to say, and said with a smile, "The Kingdom of Shu already knew that we were going to use force. At the beginning of the year, it sent Prime Minister Wang Zhaoyuan to Qin and Feng to deploy troops... Our reinforcements from Tokyo and Zhen'an came quickly and came early, but there were not enough rations and military rations. I'm afraid it will take a while before we can attack. How to attack? What do you think? Let me hear."

Xiang Xun turned to look at Guo Shao with great interest. Guo Shao hurriedly said: "General Xiang has been in battle for a long time, so he must have experience."

Xiang Xun said: "I heard that Guo Dushi came to visit the princes last year, and toured various places, and presented pictures on the table. Why don't I listen to Guo Dushi's high opinion first?"

Wang Jing nodded and said, "What Xiang Jieshuai said is very true."

Everyone ignores the guests, they are not familiar with each other, and they are officials... small reports. However, Guo Shao still politely greeted the Hakka envoy with his eyes, and then said: "In this case, respect is worse than obedience, so I will offer some ideas for the prince's consideration."

Now that Xiang Xun mentioned the blueprint, Guo Shao didn't hide it, and simply put it on the table and unfolded it, saying: "We will attack Qinzhou and Fengzhou, but Qinzhou is too far away. I think we can solve the problem as long as we take down Fengzhou. Qinzhou only needs to send out a partial attack to contain it... As long as we control Fengzhou in the south, we can block the way for the Shu army to reinforce Qinzhou, leaving Qinzhou in a situation of isolation and helplessness. Sooner or later, Qinzhou will surely surrender."

Guo Shao paused, and seeing that no one objected, he continued: "To attack Fengzhou, it is best to march along the Chencang Road. The most important thing is to make a quick decision and go all the way south. If you are blocked and delayed, the road is inconvenient and the place is small. It is extremely inconvenient to station troops and transport food."

Wang Jing nodded and said: "It's exactly what I want. (Later) the Tang army's attack on King Yan of Shu also went directly south from Chencang Road. We only need to follow the road of the Tang army... But Wang Yan is stupid and insufficiently prepared; although the current state of Shu has not had soldiers for decades, it has long been prepared and continues to increase troops to Erzhou. The old man predicts that we will not go as smoothly as the Tang army."

Guo Shao hurriedly said: "Your Majesty has prepared for the rainy day, and I am impressed by the general... The general still has some considerations, I don't know if I should talk about it or not?"

Wang Jingdao: "But it's okay to say."

Guo Shao knew that although he was the general of the imperial army, he was the youngest and the least experienced here, so he consciously maintained a humble attitude in his words, but at the same time, he also wanted to make a difference and make the war go smoothly, so he immediately took out a few pieces of paper and offered them with both hands: "This is the battle plan that the general has been pondering in the near future, please look at it."

Wang Jing took it over and frowned slightly, because although the characters were neatly written in regular script, they were ugly and there were many sentence breaks, as if others would not be able to read and break sentences.

Guo Shao continued: "The first defensive hub of the Shu Army is Weiwu City, and there are eight military strongholds in front of it. The eight military strongholds are blocked on the Shu road, and there is no way to go left and right. We can only take them out one by one, and then the troops point directly at Weiwu City... The general thought that the longer we wait, the more prepared the Shu army will be. Now we are not well prepared, and the Shu army is also in a hurry. It is better to make a quick decision. First push down the front military stronghold and try Weiwu City; It is more cost-effective to use the grain and grass hoarded in the early stage to support the war than to transport grain from the Shu road."

Wang Jing glanced at Xiang Xun, and said: "Guo Dushi's method is a bit hasty, and it's very risky. It's a big taboo for military strategists who are eager for success."

Guo Shao got carried away for a while, and immediately replied: "There are eight military strongholds in front of Weiwu City. The supply must rely on the nearby Weiwu City. There must be surplus food in the city. As long as we go all out to seize their food and grass, the food will be able to sustain our army to continue advancing."

Seeing Wang Jing not saying a word, Guo Shao was young and energetic after all, and without paying attention, he put aside his previous humility and gradually showed his sharpness. He said urgently: "The prince only needs to supply our troops with food for ten days, plus three days of supplies with the army. I will take Weiwu City and other places within half a month, and enter Fengzhou without consuming food from the rear."

Wang Jing immediately opened his squinted old eyes: "There is no joke!"

Guo Shao straightened his back and said: "If the goal cannot be achieved within half a month, the main force of our department will withdraw immediately and ask the court for guilt!"

At this moment, Xiang Xun hurriedly said: "Wait a minute, I asked the prince for orders, and my department also left Sanguan, pretending to move in the direction of Qinzhou, and monitor the movement in the west."

After hearing this, Guo Shao was moved. Xiang Xun and himself are on the same path, so you have to remember that there is a favor!

Wang Jingdao: "That's very good. Let's take Guo Dushi as the vanguard and leave Sanguan first. Guo Dushi remembers that Fengxiang can only provide food and grass for ten days; if Hu Jie's army is trapped in the Qinling Mountains, the cost of more than a thousand people will be transported by the Shu Road, and Fengxiang Town cannot afford it in the current situation."

Guo Shao got up and clasped his fists to salute the army, saying: "The last general has an order! Our troops will rest for two days, and we will first be stationed in Chencang. After a few days, we will prepare the military supplies and leave the customs."

Wang Jingdao: "Very good. The old man will send scouts to pay attention to the movement in Qinzhou and other places, and send someone to contact Guo Dushi at any time."

Wang Jing didn't even look at Guo Shao's battle plan, and everyone discussed it together and made a decision on the spot, which was a joy.

At this time, Guo Shao was full of confidence. He was very familiar with the Hujie army, which was full of well-trained soldiers on the battlefield... and the Shu army hadn't fought for 20 or 30 years, and the former group of people might have died of old age. Guo Shao still didn't believe in evil in his heart. Such a Shu army could stop the elite Zhou army.

He has seen those generals who have led soldiers and fought in battles, and that's all... Many things depend on the subordinates, and the main general only needs to make decisions. I just feel that even if I command the battle for the first time, I should not be far behind.