Chapter 72 No joke in the army

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In March of the second year of Xiande, the Hujie Army Guo Shao's troops and the Zhen'an Army Xiangshu Department arrived in Fengxiong one after another.

Perhaps because the imperial guards participated in enough checks and balances, Xiang Training Department had only two thousand infantry and cavalry, and about eight thousand troops arrived in Guanzhong; Wang Jing mobilized Fengxiang Town to command the 15th troops.

This time, the attack on Shu mobilized a total of 16,000 troops; in addition, 30,000 civilians were being recruited from nearby Zuozhou County.

This time, the attack on Shu was not announced, so Wang Jing did not claim to be a 100,000 or 200,000 to intimidate Shu.

The four of them met first in Fengxiang Mansion. The chief general Wang Jing and two deputy generals were appointed as envoys of the Provincial People's Republic of China.

Guo Shao and Xiang Xun have had a good relationship with each other and are familiar with the envoys of the Guest Province on the march. Last year, he met Wang Jing twice in Guanzhong, but he knew everyone.

However, Wang Jing and Xiang Xun were not very familiar with the civil servants of the Guest Provincial Envoy; this civil servant was in charge of diplomacy, but he would definitely participate in every consultation on military aircraft related to combat preparations.

Guo Shao had no time to see Luo Yanhuan, who was left by Chen Cang, so he first discussed military affairs with the generals and officials in Fengxi.

Wang Jing sat in the upper position. He was a 66-year-old man, which made Guo Shao think of Huang Zhong.

However, I heard that Wang Jing had worked as a bandit before and joined the army during the Liang Dynasty. He can be said to have witnessed the alternation of the entire Five Dynasties with his own eyes.

Such an old man as the leader must have rich experience and extensive knowledge. However, Guo Shao can't help but think of Fu Yanqing during the Battle of Jinyang. He hopes that veteran Wang is not too confused and just stop commanding.

Wang Jing had no airs and said with a smile: Shu Kingdom already knew that our dynasty was going to use force. At the beginning of the year, he sent Prime Minister Wang Zhaoyuan to Qin and Feng to deploy troops... The reinforcements from Tokyo and Zhen'an went fast and early, but the civilians and military rations sent were not enough, so I'm afraid it would take some time to start.How to attack?What are your opinions? Let’s hear it.

Xiang Xun turned to look at Guo Shao with great interest.Guo Shao hurriedly said: General Xiang has experienced many years of battle and must have experience.

Xiang Xun said: I heard that Guo Duzhi came to Guanzhong last year to visit the princes and the princes and inspected various places, and presented pictures. Why don’t we listen to Guo Duzhi’s great opinions first?

Wang Jing nodded and said: Xiang Jieshuai said very well.

Everyone ignored the envoys of the visiting provincial government. They were not familiar with each other and were also a civil servant... who made small reports.

However, Guo Shao still politely greeted the envoy first and said: Since this is the case, it is better to obey orders than respect. I would like to give some ideas and suggestions to the prince and the prince to provide details.

Since Xiang Xun mentioned the drawing, Guo Shao did not hide it, so he simply put it on the table and spread it out, saying: We will attack Qin and Fengzhou, but Qinzhou is too far away. I think that as long as we capture Fengzhou, we can solve the problem. Qinzhou only needs to issue a partial army to attack and restrain it... As long as we control Fengzhou in the south, it can block the road to reinforce Qinzhou, leaving Qinzhou in an isolated and helpless situation, and will sooner or later surrender.

Guo Shao paused and saw that no one was against each other, he continued: It is best to attack Fengzhou and march along Chencang Road. The key is to fight quickly and go south all the way.If it is blocked and delayed, the road will be inconvenient and the area will be small, and it will be extremely inconvenient to garrison troops and transport grain.

Wang Jing nodded and said: It's exactly what I want.(Later) The Tang army attacked King Yan of Shu and went straight south from Chencang Road. We only need to follow the Tang army's road... However, Wang Yan was incompetent and was not prepared enough; although the Shu Kingdom has not known about the army for decades, it has been prepared and has been constantly increasing its troops to the two states. I expect that we will not be as smooth as the Tang army.

Guo Shao hurriedly said: The prince is going to prepare for the future, and the generals are so impressed... The generals still have some considerations, but do not know whether to talk or not?

Wang Jing said: But it doesn’t matter.

Guo Shao knew that although he was an imperial guard general, he was the youngest and most 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. He took out a few pieces of paper and presented it with both hands: This is the combat plan that he has been thinking about recently, please take a look at it.

Wang Jing took it and frowned slightly, because although the characters were written in neat regular script, they were very ugly, and there were many snippets, as if they were afraid that others would not know how to read and sentence.

Guo Shao continued: The first layer of the Shu army's defense hub is in Weiwu City, with eight military camps in front of it.Eight military camps were blocked on the Shu Road, with no road left and right, so they could only stop one by one, and then the troops were directly aimed at the mighty Wu City... The last general thought that the more we waited, the more we prepared, the more we were prepared; now we were not fully prepared, and the Shu army was also hasty.It is better to fight quickly and decide quickly, first push down the military camp in front and try the Weiwu City. If you can capture Weiwu City as soon as possible, you may very likely seize the grain and grass stored by the enemy in the early stage and use war to support the war, which is more cost-effective than transporting grain from the Shu Road.

Wang Jing glanced at Xiang Xun and said: Guo Du’s method is a bit urgent, and it is very risky. It is a taboo for military strategists to be quick and quick.

Guo Shao was a little lost for a moment and immediately replied: There are eight military camps in front of Weiwu City. The supply must be based on the nearby Weiwu City, and there must be surplus food in the city.As long as we make every effort to seize the food and grass, the food can keep our army from advancing.

Seeing that Wang Jing was silent, Guo Shao was young and energetic after all. He threw away his previous humility without paying attention and gradually showed his sharpness. He hurriedly said: The prince only needs to supply our troops with ten days of food, and with the three-day supply with the army, I took down Weiwu City and other places within half a month and forced Fengzhou to provide food without consuming the rear.

Wang Jing immediately opened his squinting old eyes: There is no joke in the army!

Guo Shao straightened his back and said: If the goal is not achieved within half a month, the main force of our troops will immediately withdraw and apologize to the court!

At this moment, Xiang Xun hurriedly said: Come on, I ask the prince for an order, and our troops also went out of Sanguan, pretending to move towards Qinzhou, and monitoring the movements in the west.

After hearing this, Guo Shao felt moved. Xiang Xun was on the same path as him. Remember that there is a favor!

Wang Jing said: This is very good, so he took Guo Du Envoy as the vanguard and left Sanguan first.Guo Du remembered that Fengxi could only provide food and grass for ten days; if the Hujie Army was trapped in the Qinling Mountains, the expenses of more than 6,000 people were all driven by the transportation of Shu Road, and the current situation in Fengxiong Town could not bear it.

Guo Shao stood up and held his fists and saluted: The last general is ordered!Our army rested for two days, first stationed in Chencang, and after a few days, we prepared military supplies and then left Sanguan.

Wang Jing said: Very good.I will send scouts to pay attention to the movements in Qinzhou and other places, and send people to contact Guo Du at any time.

Wang Jing didn't even look at Guo Shao's combat plan. Everyone got together and decided on the spot. It was a pleasure.

At this time, Guo Shao was full of confidence. He was very familiar with the army of the Hujie Army, all of which were well-trained soldiers on the battlefield... The Shu army had not fought for 20 or 30 years, and those people in the past were probably almost dead.

Guo Shao still didn't believe in evil. Such a Shu army could block the elite forces of the Zhou army.

He saw those military generals who had led troops to fight wars, but that was the case... Many things depended on generals, and the chief general only needed to make decisions.

I just feel that even if I command the battle in the first time, I shouldn't be much worse.