Chapter 388

Liu Ye looked solemn: "Yes, more than 30,000 captives are strong and strong men. Once our army faces a disadvantage, they will turn against the water and cause great harm. Let Guan Hai lead a thousand cavalry to escort them back."

Jia Xu looked at the map and said: "Xu He's army is stationed in Puyang, Yanzhou's prefecture, and it is only three days' journey away from Suanzao. Under Xu He's anger, it is very likely that he will order the army to speed up. I will definitely fight Xu He in a decisive battle."

"According to Sima Fear's military strength, Xu He's troops should have at least more than 100,000 troops, while our army is only 24,000, the difference in strength between the enemy's troops should be more than four times, and it is very likely to be far exceeded. "

"From Xu's point of view, our army must not deal with the enemy in field battles like we did against Sima Fear, but defend the city to consume the enemy's energy, and then wait for the opportunity to fight." Jia Xu said seriously.

Liu Ye nodded and agreed with Jia Xu's strategy, but frowned and said, "Wenhe, Gongda told me before leaving that he has already borrowed food from the rich and powerful in Guanzhong with the harvest of our army in the coming year as a guarantee." As a military use, it can only last for three months with full efforts, and now half a month has passed. In other words, if our army cannot solve Xu He within two and a half months, it will have to wait until next year."

Jia Xu hummed, without saying a word, just staring at the map, thinking hard.

A crowd of one million, an army of one hundred thousand.

"Yes!"

Suddenly, Jia Xu called out excitedly and laughed.

Liu Ye's complexion changed: "Wenhe has any clever plan, tell me quickly."

Jia Xu smiled and said, "General, what do you think is Xu He's greatest weakness?"

Liu Ye frowned, thinking about it, Xu He swept the Central Plains, known as a million people, with a strong force. Moreover, they have broken through countless cities in Yanzhou, and obtained weapons and armor from the arsenals of various cities in Yanzhou.

Suddenly, a flash of inspiration flashed in Liu Ye's mind, as if he had thought of something.

"forage?"

Jia Xu affirmed: "Yes, the weakness of our army lies in food and grass, and the weakness of Xu He's army also lies in food and grass!"

"Our army is short of food and grass, so we have to fight quickly. Although Xu Hejun took the food and grass from all over Yanzhou for himself, the 100,000 troops eat horses and chews every day, and the food and grass consumed is an astronomical figure."

Jia Xu raised his eyebrows and stared brightly: "Xu He's troops must have a lot of food and grass every day, and there must be places where the enemy's food and grass are transferred. The enemy's food and grass, Xu He's army can be said to be defeated without a fight!"

Liu Ye nodded, but said again: "However, our army doesn't know exactly where the enemy's food and grass are transferred, and there must be heavy guards."

Jia Xu smiled secretly: "General, our army defeated a total of 50,000 yellow scarves today. As long as they change their appearance, will the enemy be wary?"

Liu Ye realized something: "You mean, send a surprise soldier to change into a yellow turban thief's attire, and after finding the enemy's food and grass, perform a surprise attack, and you can get amazing results."

"That's right, Zhou Shen was the general of the Yellow Turban Thieves, you can ask him first, even if Zhou Shen doesn't know, you can use him to lead the way."

Liu Ye hesitated and said, "If Zhou Shen behaves repeatedly this week, the army leading the surprise attack on the barn of the Yellow Turban bandits will be in danger."

Jia Xu smiled: "It's okay, Zhou Shen has a younger brother named Zhou Chao, and someone ordered him to be detained."

"good!"

Liu Ye agreed immediately, and said, "Who do you think is the most suitable to lead the army to find food and grass for the Yellow Turbans?"

"Leading the army to burn food is the most important thing. General, you must not go. The general is the soul of the three armies. Besides, if the general is not in Suanzao City, I'm afraid Xu He will feel suspicious."

"However, for this battle to go deep into the enemy's rear, it is necessary to send a bold and cautious general, who must be prestige enough to convince the crowd and be able to find food and supplies behind the enemy. At present, only two generals under the general's command, Wen Ze and Junyi, can take on this important task. "

Liu Ye said: "Well, Wen Ze is a mature and prudent person, but his quickness and change is not enough. On the contrary, Junyi has both wisdom and courage, so he can take on this task. In this case, let Junyi lead two thousand soldiers and horses, dress up as a yellow scarf bandit, and lead Be careful last week, go deep behind enemy lines."

Jia Xu added: "In addition, war horses are scarce among the Yellow Turban thieves, and although the Xiliang iron cavalry is brave, it is useless for defending the city. It is better to let the two generals Ma Chao and Pound lead the Xiliang iron cavalry to the city. Go out, and at the same time prepare food and grass in a dangerous place outside the city. On the one hand, order Xiliang iron cavalry to attack from the side when the enemy is attacking the city, so as to relieve the pressure on our army to defend the city, and let the two generals take the opportunity to intercept the enemy's food and grass. Determine where the food and grass come from."

"Okay, summon them in."

Not long after, Zhang Jai, Ma Chao, and Pound walked into the hall with their whole bodies on.

"I don't know why the general summoned me late at night?"

Liu Ye said: "Ma Chao, Pang De, and you each lead three thousand cavalry, carry enough food and grass for two months out of the city overnight, and choose a dangerous place."

Ma Chao was taken aback: "General, why?"

Liu Ye explained: "When Xu He leads the army to arrive, the iron cavalry will not be of much use in the city. You two will wait for the opportunity to intercept the enemy's food and grass. In a critical situation, you can lead the iron cavalry to attack the enemy's formation."

"promise!"

Zhang Jaw said, "General, what about me?"

"Junyi, your mission is the most important." Liu Ye said slowly: "Xu He's 100,000 army consumes a lot of food and grass every day. You led two thousand cavalry and led the enemy general Zhou Shen to wait for the opportunity to find the enemy's food and grass. Place."

Zhang Jaw suddenly realized: "The general means that a certain led the army to burn food?"

Liu Ye nodded: "Well, once Meng Qi and Ling Ming intercept the enemy's grain transport troops, they can wait for the opportunity to inquire, and pass it to Junyi quickly. Junyi doesn't have to force himself. If he can't find the enemy's grain and grass, he only needs to go deep behind the enemy Just harass the enemy."

Zhang Jai clasped his fists together, and said seriously: "Don't worry, General, Jaw will do everything he can."

Liu Ye smiled gratifiedly: "Okay, let's all go down."

Zhang Jai and the others walked out of the hall, while Jia Xu said to Liu Ye: "General, there are only 16,000 soldiers left in the city, and we will have to face ten times as many enemies. I'm afraid it will be a hard battle." ah."

Liu Ye laughed: "It's okay, back then when XX was in Changshe, his army was only a thousand men, and Bocai's army had a full 100,000 troops, didn't he still win?"

Jia Xu lowered his head and smiled, and said: "That being said, the big battle is coming, the general should mobilize the soldiers and the people in the city as soon as possible, repair the Suanzao city wall as soon as possible, and cut down trees to make arrows and rolling logs, which can also make Xu Hejun lack of siege equipment. .”