Three Kingdoms: Prosper Han from the beginning of brushing favorability

Chapter 228 The decisive battle is imminent
Guchang County.

Liu Chan'an sat in the county mansion, looking at a battle report in his hand with a smile.

Ma Di and Guan Xing successfully captured Cui County, opened up the northern gate of Zangcang County, and obtained an important stronghold for attacking Zangcang County.

Dalou Mountain, Loushan Pass, Zunyi... These familiar places are not called by those names now.

After breaking through the initial checkpoint, Zangzhang is basically in an undefended state for them.

As long as Ma Di doesn't do any more brain-twitching things, basically Zangcang County is pretty much guaranteed.

Presumably, with Guan Xing, who is thoughtful and delicate, by his side, this wave of horses should not be overturned.

The army under the command of Zhu Bao, the prefect of Zangzhang, had very low food and salary. The lower the food and salary, the more serious the exploitation by the generals and schools at all levels. As a result, the soldiers could not eat enough to eat, let alone practice.

The difficult government finances are already stretched to support corrupt officials. Where can we get the money and food to support the army? Therefore, despite the large territory of Zangcang County, there are still less than [-] soldiers to fight, and victory is expected.

If Comrade Ma Di faces this kind of opponent, and Guan Xing's assistant can overturn, he can bid farewell to the front line and go home to wash and sleep.

Liu Chan gave Ma Di a chance to exercise, but he never expected him to be able to carry the banner of supporting the Han Dynasty and become a mainstay.

I really want to bring out a flag-carrying man in Ma's house, that is his elder brother Ma Liang who is alone to appease the Wuxi man, and persuades Shamoke to send an army to help.

But for things like talent, the more the better.

Let Ma Di exercise and exercise, even if he can't fight a decisive battle in the future, it is good to send a county outside to protect the environment and the people.

Another thing caught Liu Chan's attention.

"Ma Zhong... Remember to ask the old man to promote you later."

Liu Chan was deeply impressed by this name.

One is Ma Zhong from Soochow, the person who killed his Second Uncle Guan in history, of course he has now become the soul of the Second Uncle's subordinates...

Another one is Ma Zhong of Jihan Bashi County. This person has also served as the governor in history, and he seems to have done a good job. Later, he was named a marquis and a general.

This person should be a talent, and this time he also showed his prowess in the first battle of entering Zang.

"Military master Zhuge needless to say, the battle between Ma Su and Guan Xing in Cang County is also progressing smoothly." Liu Chan put down the battle report with a smile, "We just need to take Dianchi Lake, kill Yongkai, and capture Menghuo. The overall situation in Nanzhong can be determined. How is the situation in the future?" ?”

Zhang Yi clasped his hands and said, "Everywhere is stable, and there have been no riots since our army left. There are even large households in Cundi County who have funded and organized the 'Hongyi Army'. The young and strong participated enthusiastically and volunteered to be dispatched by our defenders to help defend the city and maintain order. "

"Oh? The guard of Mingcun will record the situation of this big family and present it to Gu later."

"Yes."

Such "activists" could develop into "grassroots cadres" to manage Nanzhong after the war.

The pressure of the Northern Expedition was huge. Facing a behemoth like Cao Wei, it was impossible for him to station a large army in the south for a long time. After all, he had to rely on "the southerners to rule the south", which is why it is so important to attack the heart.

"How's the status of our army?" Liu Chan looked at Li Er again.

"The prince, the morale of the soldiers is high, and they can go south to take the Dianchi Lake as long as the prince gives an order!" Li Er stood up and clasped his fists.

Cuan Xi also came out and said: "The subordinates are willing to lead the people in the headquarters to be pioneers and open the way for the prince."

He is very familiar with Dianchi Lake, the last time he sent Bo Nuannuan to him, he has long held back his shame.

"Okay, since that's the case, the whole army is preparing for battle, and the army will be assembled early tomorrow morning..."

Liu Chan was waiting for an order, when suddenly a guard shouted outside the door: "Prince, Captain Wang Meng, please see me!"

"Oh? Let him in quickly."

"Yes!"

Later, Wang Meng pushed the door open and entered, bowed and clasped his fists in salute: "Wang Meng pays homage to the prince."

"You don't need to be too polite, you come here in person, but what's the situation at Dianchi Lake?"

Wang Meng was personally in charge of the "underground work" there in Dianchi Lake. The theory about Liu Chan's destiny was intensified under the impetus of the shadow guards. In addition, Liu Chan's army was indeed advancing all the way, which made this statement even more solid.

And this has brought tangible benefits to Wang Meng's work.

The infiltration of Dianchi Lake, which was quite difficult at first, has gradually become smoother. Even some people in the Yong family in Dianchi Lake have been instigated by coercion and temptation.

Now Yong Kai's 500 defenders have been secretly instigated by his people against three generals of the Yong family. As long as Liu Chan's army approaches the city, Wang Meng is sure to order at least [-] of them to defect directly.

Liu Chan was also aware of the latest developments in Dianchi Lake, so when he saw Wang Meng leaving Dianchi Lake and coming in person, he instinctively felt that something had happened in Dianchi Lake.

Could it be that Wu Laoer sent troops directly from Jiaozhou?

No way, stabbing a knife in the back is a shameful person, he believes that Wu Lao Er is a good hand.

But just before losing troops and losing generals, now dare to unilaterally tear up the agreement and directly send troops to help Yong Kai rebel?He really didn't believe that Wu Er Er would do such a thing.

Even if Wu Er Er showed the courage to ride a horse and shoot a tiger back then, a person like him who puts his interests first would not rashly send troops directly when the victory of Nanzhong was still undecided.

"Reporting to the crown prince, reinforcements from the Yong family have arrived at Dianchi Lake. Even if the scale is less than [-], the difference is not too far."

Liu Chan frowned and asked, "But the Eastern Wu soldiers and horses in Jiaozhou?"

Li Hui, Zhang Yi and others were also nervous for a while. If Soochow sent troops directly, things would be troublesome.

Wang Meng shook his head: "No, they are men from Meng Huo's own clan and the five tribes of barbarians from Kunming."

Liu Chan breathed a sigh of relief. During this period of strategic opportunities for Jingyi's great development, Nanzhong needs to make a quick decision.

Cao Pi, who has just ascended the throne, needs to rectify his internal affairs and prepare to usurp the Han. However, once he completes the internal integration, he will urgently need a victory to stabilize his rule.

Whether it is a war victory or a diplomatic victory.

He didn't want to pursue Jiangdong fiercely under this situation. Even if he won all the way, it would inevitably lead to Wu's second surrendering to Cao Wei in despair, which Liu Chan didn't want to see.

What's more, Jiaozhou is barren and sparsely populated. Even though Liu Chan has the vision of later generations, he knows that there are many unique resources there.

But at the moment, nothing is as important as food and population, and we can't lose the big because of the small.

Otherwise, there are not enough people farming, so why talk about other things.

"It turns out that they are just barbarians, why should Captain Wang worry about it?" Cuan Xi laughed, "Don't say that the troops are not as strong as our army, even if there are [-] to [-] troops, with the crown prince in charge, forgive them, they can't afford to make big waves."

After Cuan Xi's aggressive advances before, he is now able to look at his combat power objectively and calmly.

But it doesn't mean that he can look at Liu Chan's combat power objectively and calmly. In his eyes, Liu Chan is a person blessed by heaven, and it is useless for anyone to come.

Although Zhang Yi and the others were not like this, their expressions were quite relaxed when they heard that there were only less than [-] barbarian soldiers.

Wang Meng was the only one who did not. He said in a deep voice, "The King of Kunming and Meng Yan have gone to the south since the start of the war. It is said that they are going to prepare some kind of 'big gift'. Moreover, outsiders are not allowed to approach their camp within a radius of ten miles. It is so secret, there must be eccentric."

Great gift?

Liu Chan stroked his chin. In addition to the Qingqiang soldiers, the barbarians also had high-end combat power in his impression, that is, rattan armored soldiers and elephant soldiers.

But I don't know which one it will be.

But no matter what, he is bound to win Dianchi Lake, whether it is a mule or a horse, you will know if you pull it out for a walk.

"I know it alone, I have my own decision, you have worked hard all the way, go down and rest first."

"Yes."

Then Liu Chan said seriously to the others: "Although our army has won a great victory all the way to this point, the Yi people have survived here for thousands of years, so we should not underestimate them. As far as Gu knows, they often use secret methods to make armor, which is hard to break with ordinary arrows." Soldiers. There are also people who are good at driving wild beasts, so you should proceed with caution."

"Subordinates obey."

"Early tomorrow morning, the whole army's plan to march towards Dianchi Lake remains unchanged, Cuan Xi and Zhang Yi!"

"Subordinates are here!"

"Order the two of you to lead your own troops as the front army. If you encounter an enemy army, you should adapt to the situation and don't be reckless."

"As ordered!"

Then Liu Chan looked down at the first person: "Hu Li."

"The end is here."

"You lead the Red Star Cavalry to accompany the front army's flanks, and send more scouts to investigate."

"Yes!"

Liu Chan got up and said, "The orphan commanded the central army, Li Hui was the deputy general, and Li Er led the Red Star Army to protect the Leigong Pao as the rear army. Li Yi commanded thousands of people to stay in Guchang, and you and the others performed their duties without any mistakes."

Everyone bowed and cupped their hands: "Obey."

Yong Kai and Meng Huo have exhausted their cards, as long as they win this battle, Nanzhong can be settled!

(End of this chapter)