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Chapter 855 The second batch of reinforcements from the Western Shang Empire
"General Tai Shici, the third column, how many casualties are there?" Jia Xu asked.

"Probably half of the brigade was killed or injured. They were all blown up by the enemy's artillery fire while defending Xiaogushan." Tai Shici cupped his hands and said, "But don't worry, sir, the general is already familiar with their fighting methods. If we fight, I will definitely win."

"Really?"

"Ah."

Tai Shici nodded solemnly.

Jia Xu smiled lightly.

Even he is not sure, how can Tai Shici be sure.

But it's good to have confidence.

Jia Xu didn't hit him.

He smiled and said, "General Tai Shici, go prepare for the next big battle."

"Yes."

Tai Shici left.

For the next few days.

The enemy did not take any action.

Perhaps it was because they were afraid of the cavalry of the Second Army and did not dare to set up outside Pengcheng.

Jia Xu arranged everything.

Start preparing for the counterattack.

But he was also worried that the newly formed army would be no match for the elite of the Western Shang Empire, so he was a little hesitant.

"The enemy forces are divided into two groups. The road in front of us is their main force. The road to attack Huaiyin is less than seven thousand. If their main force can be eliminated, the enemy army will disperse."

Xu Huang said.

"Gong Ming's words are very pleasing to me. It's just that this battle is crucial to our army and the defense of Xuzhou. If we lose, the Central Plains will be difficult to defend."

"Therefore, if you are not absolutely sure, don't attack lightly."

Jia Xu asked someone to make a sand table for the two states of Xu and Yang, and placed it in the middle of the lobby.

The generals will gather around.

"Let's talk about how to fight this battle well?" Jia Xu has already thought of some ways.It's just that I don't have much confidence in winning, and I want to improve it, so I brainstormed.

Zhang Liao went out and said, "Actually, there is nothing to talk about in this battle. Our cavalry is stronger than the enemy's. We should use the cavalry as the main force to attack and encircle and annihilate the enemy in the wild."

"What you said is too broad, can you elaborate?" Jia Xu asked.

"Yes."

Zhang Liao said: "The enemy has come from afar, and there must not be much food. We will concentrate the cavalry and seal off the place where they camp. After a long time, they will definitely fight us. At that time, the cavalry will be the main force, and the infantry in three columns As a supplement, fight a war of encirclement and annihilation."

Huh?
Jia Xu's eyes brightened.

That was his original plan.

It is similar to that produced by Zhang Liao.

This is also the safest way to play.

"The last general also agrees." Xu Huang said.

"Pengcheng is not conducive to defending. If we can strike first and control the enemy, the situation will be in our favor." Tai Shi said kindly.

"There is another way to mobilize the enemy." Xu Huang said: "Go and attack the enemy in Huaiyin, trying to encircle Xiapi and even attack Tanxian County. Now they have just entered Xuzhou, and they haven't done anything yet. When Xiapi falls, we will Surrounded by heavy troops and unable to attack, we can mobilize Pengcheng's army to rescue us and ambush them halfway to wipe out their main force."

"Gongming, your method is a bit risky. Not only Xiapi will fall, but Pengcheng will also be lost. If we don't win a complete victory, we will lose more than we gain."

Perhaps because of preconceived ideas, Jia Xu was not very optimistic about Xu Huang's suggestion.

But in order to save Picheng, Jia Xu said: "Gongming can lead a division of troops to defend Xiapi and Huaiyin, and look for opportunities to wipe out the invading enemy troops."

"Yes."

Xu Huang cupped his hands and said, "The last general is willing to go. But once the last general leaves, what will happen to the other troops in the second column?"

"I'll be in command for the time being, just go." Jia Xu pointed to the map behind him: "Huaiyin and Xiapi are the rare fortified cities in Xuzhou. Huaiyin can be lost, but Xiapi must not be lost. You go, There can be no mistakes."

"The last will obey."

Xu Huang clapped his hands in response.

There are only a few ways to discuss and discuss to defeat the enemy.

Either lure the enemy to go deep and encircle and suppress with heavy troops.

Or blockade and encirclement, cut off its food road.

It is also suggested to choose a dangerous place as the main battlefield to fight a protracted war with the enemy.

All tactics.

Gathered here to Jia Xu.

Made a deep analysis.

In the end, I still feel that it is more reliable to block and encircle and cut off the enemy's food supply.

This is what he said before.

"General Zhang Liao and General Tai Shici, I hand over all the cavalry in the army to you. After tomorrow, go to blockade the enemy's camp. At that time, I will send the main force to support you. Try to fight against the enemy in the shortest possible time. The enemy formed an absolute siege," Jia Xu said.

"promise."

The two should go down.

End of the meeting.

The Second Army stationed in Pengcheng started a full-scale offensive.

Excluding the strength of the two regiments led by Jia Xu, they were commanded in Pengcheng.The rest of the troops went to the front.

Da da da.
The cavalry approached the enemy's camp.

From outside the camp, gallop past.

The number of cavalry was very large, which attracted the attention of the enemy in the village.

They all ran out to check.

Then report to the top.

"Commander Ju'an, the enemy army has sent cavalry over to move on the flanks of our army. Judging by their movements, they intend to seal off our camp." A general in blue uniform walked into a tent.

A middle-aged man sat on it.

Holding a glass of wine in his hand, he took a sip slowly and said, "Master Yuan, don't worry. Our reinforcements are coming soon, let the brigades stand firm and fight the enemy in trench warfare to attract more troops from them. After our reinforcements arrive, we will annihilate them."

"Reinforcement?"

Yuan Sheng didn't understand: "How can we have reinforcements?"

"Of course you don't know. This is the news I just received." Ju An handed Yuan Sheng a document: "You can take a look. This is from our old chief. He has prepared 30 main troops. Among them are [-] mechanical troops, [-] cavalry, and a large number of elite infantry. They will pass through the wormhole in the near future and arrive here."

"At that time, we still have to worry, won't we be able to conquer this little Xuzhou?"

Yuan Sheng was very excited after reading the document.

"Finally we are going to send troops..." He said with a smile, "This is good news."

"Ah."

Ju An said: "So I don't worry about the newly formed army of the Chinese Empire at all. Let them make noise outside. We will guard the camp. Within a month, the situation will definitely be reversed."

"it is good!"

Yuan Sheng has nothing to say.

With 30 elites arriving in Jiangdong, it was difficult for the Western Shang Empire to imagine.

"You go to set up the formation. Remember, only defend and not attack, delaying time." Ju An said.

"Yes."

Yuan Sheng left.

In the battle of Xuzhou, on the surface, Jia Xu had a great advantage.

Tens of thousands of enemy troops were trapped in a certain area.

Can't move.

According to the information Jia Xu found, the enemy's food and grass were only enough to last for a month.

In other words, he surrounded the enemy camp for a month.

The enemy can only come out for a decisive battle.

Otherwise you will starve to death.

From this point of view, the battle strategy of the Second Army is quite correct.

Jia Xu didn't even realize that the enemy had nothing to fear.

What's more, they didn't realize that hundreds of thousands of troops were about to arrive in Jiangdong.

Xuzhou, Qiaojun, and Xiangyang are all fighting continuously.

Yizhou is not peaceful either.

Cao Cao and Sima Yi led [-] elite troops to capture Jiange Pass.

Then head south all the way and enter Zitong.

Zitong is the first county in the west of Yizhou.

Although it is not a big county, it occupies a very dangerous terrain.

When Cao Cao captures this place, he can stand firm first, and then Xu Tu advances.

in the account.

Cao Cao finally recovered his usual smile: "These days, we have been fighting with the Yizhou Army. Although there were also defeats, we were able to conquer Zitong and gain a place in the end. I believe that our battle will be smoother in the future. No In half a year, Liu Zhang will be wiped out."

In addition to Cao Cao, there are generals such as Sima Yi, Cao Ren, Xiahou Dun, Xiahouyuan, Li Dian, and Le Jin in the tent.

Cao Ren said: "Zitong County is too small, and it is very difficult to raise food. If we want to fight against Liu Zhang, we have to conquer the next county and join Zitong County."

"General Cao Ren said it very well." Sima Yi also said: "Yizhou has deep ravines and high fortifications, which are easy to defend and difficult to attack. We can't fight quickly, we can only fight steadily, step by step."

"Stand here first, replenish food, grass, and equipment. Then gradually expand."

"Zhongda, do you know what I'm thinking right now?" Cao Cao smiled with a bottle of wine in his hand.

"My lord is thinking, when will I get Yizhou?" Sima Yi guessed.

"Do not."

Cao Cao shook his head: "Yizhou Liu Zhang is weak and incompetent. Except for Zhang Ren and Yan Yan, his generals are almost invincible. We will win Yizhou sooner or later. I never worry about this."

"The lord is now."

"I'm thinking now, is the Western Shang Empire that suddenly appeared so strong? Xu Ding didn't even dare to take Xiliang in order to deal with them. In fact, he only needs to send [-] cavalry to take Xiliang. We also Won't go to guard."

These days, Cao Cao thought about it for a long time, but he didn't understand it.

Xu Ding watched him take Yizhou like this, indifferent.

he asked himself.

If he switched places with Xu Ding, he would never allow the princes to rise from the rear.

Even if they were desperate, they had to send out a troop to stabilize the rear.

But he couldn't figure it out, but Xu Ding was useless.

Do you really despise him?

Don't take him seriously?
Still really too busy?

Sima Yi said: "My lord, why worry? Xu Ding is now in a fierce battle with the Western Shang Empire, and he can't take care of us for the time being. My lord can take this opportunity to seize Yizhou and strengthen my strength. I will think about the Central Plains later."

"That being said, if I don't understand this truth, I will have trouble sleeping and eating."

Cao Cao said: "I have already sent people to the Central Plains to learn more about the strength of the Western Shang Empire and Xu Ding's current situation. Of course, during this period, we still have to attack Yizhou as our top priority."

"Cao Ren."

"exist."

Cao Cao put down his wine bottle and said, "I guess Liu Zhang is urgently mobilizing troops now, trying to drive us out of Yizhou. But it will take time. We have to take advantage of his lack of troops and his strength to take Jiameng Pass. Mengguan is the barrier of the city, if it is captured there, Liu Zhang will be defeated."

Cao Ren cupped his hands and said, "The last general has prepared [-] elite troops, ready to go at any time."

"but.."

"The final suggestion is to wait for a while. It will not be too late to expand after the complete control of Zitong County. The soldiers are very tired after fighting for days."

Cao Cao said: "Are you exhausted? The enemy is even more exhausted than you. At this time, it depends on who can persevere until the end. If you are full of energy, you will be defeated as soon as you fight. If the battle is delayed, wait for Liu Zhang to gather more soldiers and horses. The war will be against me."

"Don't forget, Liu Zhang owns more than a dozen counties in Yizhou, and the people under his rule are more than millions. In addition, he has plenty of food and grass, so why worry about not being able to find soldiers and horses?"

"In short, I have decided to march to Jiameng Pass!"

"Yes."

Cao Ren replied: "The last general will go and prepare."

A few days later, Cao Cao left Le Jin to guard Zitong, and the whole army marched to the next county.Moreover, Cao Cao told all the soldiers in the army that within one and a half months, Jiameng Pass must be captured!

The morale of the soldiers was high because of this.

Under the leadership of Cao Cao, the Yizhou army was defeated all the way.

Time flies very fast.

It's the end of the winter month.

The temperature dropped sharply.

It has already snowed in the Central Plains.

Jia Xu led the army to besiege the troops of the Western Shang Empire, and the victory was already assured.But at the most critical moment, he suddenly received news that a large number of enemy troops were coming from Yangzhou.

According to the reports from the horse scouts, the number of enemies that appeared this time was very large.

Weapons are also very advanced.

Most importantly, the speed of the march is fast.

They are all mechanized soldiers and can travel more than 200 miles a day.

In just two days, they arrived at Jia Xu's rear.

"What is the origin of this army? Isn't there not many enemies in Jiangdong? Why did they send tens of thousands of troops?" Jia Xu was puzzled and worried after receiving the news.

Xu Huang, Zhang Liao, and Tai Shici all stood in front of him.

Xu Huang said: "According to the news sent by Tan Ma, the number of this enemy army is more than [-]."

"Fifty thousand, that is, the strength of five reorganized divisions." Jia Xu asked, "How far is the enemy army from us?"

"A hundred miles or so."

Tai Shici said: "Sir, this enemy army is stronger than ours. Their speed is even more unbelievable. Even cavalry can hardly have such a speed."

"It can be seen that they are troops known for their speed."

"The final suggestion is to evacuate immediately. Go to the Pengcheng area and build a defense line. Prepare to fight the enemy."

"Ah."

Jia Xu is very clear.The 10 people in his hands are half of the elite of the Chinese Empire.Never lose.Not too badly damaged.Otherwise, the Central Plains will fall into the hands of the Western Shang Empire.

To be on the safe side, he had to give up destroying the enemy first.

Retreat to a favorable place, and then find a way to confront the enemy.

At this time.

Zhang Liao said: "The general thinks that we should persevere. The enemy army has been besieged by us for more than a month. They are short of food and grass, and there are many complaints in the army. If we mobilize two divisions to stop the enemy army coming to Xu, On the one hand, step up and eliminate Ju'an's troops. Maybe we can win a complete victory."

"Your idea is too dangerous." Jia Xu waved his hand: "If we can't stop the enemy army. If there is no army that defeats Ju'an, our army will be surrounded."

"Don't forget that Ju'an has never taken the initiative to attack. He has more than 4 main troops in his hands, and his combat effectiveness is very strong."

"Instead of waiting for the enemy to come and we are surrounded, we should withdraw earlier. Just as Gongming said, go to Pengcheng to set up an army and fight the enemy. It is more conservative."

(End of this chapter)