Chapter 72 No jokes in the army
In March of the second year of Xiande, the Hujie Army Guo Shao's troops and the Zhen'an Army Xiangshu troops arrived in Fengxiang one after another. Perhaps because the imperial guards participated in enough checks and balances, the Xiangshu troops had only 2,000 infantry and cavalry, and about 8,000 troops arrived in Guanzhong; Wang Jing mobilized Fengxiang Town to command the 15th troops. This time, the total force was mobilized to attack Shu and mobilized 16,000 troops; and 30,000 civilians were recruited from nearly Zuozhou County.
This time, the attack on Shu was not announced, so Wang Jing did not claim to be 100,000 and 200,000 to intimidate Shu.
The four of them met in Fengxiang Mansion first. The chief general Wang Jing, two deputy generals, and the envoy of the Provincial People's Republic of China. Guo Shao and Xiang Xun had a good relationship and were familiar with the envoy of the Provincial People's Republic of China on the march. Last year, he met Wang Jing twice in Guanzhong, but he knew everyone. However, Wang Jing, Xiang Xun was not very familiar with the civil servant of the Provincial People's Republic of China. 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 Fengxiang.
Wang Jing sat in the upper position. He was a 66-year-old man, which made Guo Shao think of Huang Zhong. However, he heard that Wang Jing had worked as a bandit before and joined the army during the Liang Dynasty. He could be said to have witnessed the alternation of the entire Five Dynasties with his own eyes.
Such an old man is the leader, and he must be very experienced and knowledgeable. 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 doesn't just command blindly.
Wang Jing had no airs and said with a smile: "The Kingdom of Shu 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 by the food were not enough. I'm afraid it would take some time to start. How to attack? What are your opinions? Let's talk about it."
Xiang Xun turned to look at Guo Shao with great interest. Guo Shao hurriedly said, "General Xiang has experienced a long battle formation and must have experience."
Xiang Xun said: "I heard that Guo Du Envoy came to Guanzhong last year to visit the princes and princes, and inspected various places, and presented pictures. Why don't we listen to Guo Du Envoy's great opinions first?"
Wang Jing nodded and said, "Xiang Jieshuai said very well."
Everyone ignored the envoy of the Guzhou Provincial People's Republic of China. 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 of the Guzhou Provincial People's Republic of China first and said, "Since that's the case, it's 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 for the Shu army 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. If it is blocked and delayed, the road will be inconvenient and small, and it will be extremely inconvenient to garrison troops and transport grain."
Wang Jing nodded and said, "It's just my wish. (Later) the Tang army attacked Shu King Yan and went straight south from Chencang Road. We just need to follow the Tang army's road... However, Wang Yan was incompetent and was not prepared enough. Although Shu Kingdom has not known about the army for decades, it has been prepared and has been constantly increasing 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 ready for the future, and the generals are so proud... The generals still have some considerations, but do not know whether to speak or not?"
Wang Jing said: "But it's okay."
Guo Shao knew that although he was an imperial guard general, he was the youngest here and had the least qualifications, 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 I have been thinking about recently. Please check it out."
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 sentence breaking symbols, as if they were afraid that others would not know how to read and sentence breaking.
Guo Shao continued: "The first level of the defense hub of the Shu army is in Weiwu City, with eight military camps in front. Eight military camps are blocked on the Shu road, and there is no road left and right, so you can only stop them one by one, and then the troops are directly aimed at Weiwu City... The last general thought that the more we wait, the more we prepare, the more we prepare; now we are not fully prepared, and the Shu army is also hastily. It is better to fight quickly and turn off the front military camp first and try Weiwu City. If we can capture Weiwu City as soon as possible, it is very likely to seize the grain and grass that the enemy has hoarded 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, "The method of Guo Du was a bit urgent, and it was very risky. It was 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 grain in the city. As long as we take away the food and grass in one go, the grain can keep our army moving forward."
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 said hurriedly: "The prince only needs to supply our troops with ten days of food, and with the army carrying three days of supplies, I will take down Weiwu City and other places within half a month and force 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 for half a month, the main force of our army will immediately withdraw and apologize to the court!"
At this moment, Xiang Xun hurriedly said, "Wait, I ask the prince for an order. Our troops also leave Sanguan and pretend to move towards Qinzhou to monitor 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: "It's so good, so I took Guo Du Envoy as the vanguard and left Sanguan first. Guo Du Envoy remembered that Fengxiang 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 Fengxiang Town was unable to bear it."
Guo Shao stood up and held his fists and saluted, "The last general is required to get orders! Our troops will rest for two days, first stay in Chencang, and prepare military supplies in a few days, and then leave Sanguan."
Wang Jing said: "It's great. 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 so satisfying.
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 in his heart. Such a Shu army could block the elite Zhou army.
Chapter completed!