Three Kingdoms: Ancestors of the Han Dynasty

Chapter 422
(The terrain of Donger County is complicated, please watch it in conjunction with the map. In the map comment)

Hanzhong, Lecheng, the camp of the Chinese army.

Wang Ping was lying on the table, carefully looking at the map of the three eastern counties, and from time to time he took a pen to mark on the scarf and silk.Although the handwriting is unspeakably beautiful, it is very neat and clear.

This is the Wang Ping of the first life. Compared with the original history, Wang Ping has made great progress not only in knowledge, but also in military strategy.In history, Wang Ping could not read a single word, and he relied on talent and experience to fight wars. Ma Zhong, who was under him in official positions, was a minister, and Wang Ping did not.

Having said that, Wang Ping was actually the first military successor after Zhuge Liang's death.After all, although Jiang Wan was named Zhuge Liang's successor, and Liu Chan also named him Grand Sima, Jiang Wan really didn't know military affairs.

Therefore, if Jiang Wan wanted to make a northern expedition, he would have to rely on Wang Ping's military strength.When Liu Chan promised him to open the mansion, Jiang Wan immediately called Wang Ping to Da Sima's mansion to serve as the former guard and take charge of the affairs of the mansion (Note ①), which can be described as extremely important.

On this plane, since Wang Ping started studying with Dong Yun, he began to read and read the history books of military strategists. It was as if he had opened up a new world, seeing the military skills of various ancient military strategists, which made him amazed and constantly absorbed the essence of military art.In addition, following Zhuge Liang for a long time, teaching by precept and example, Wang Ping has benefited a lot, and he has a deeper understanding of the strategic level of the world.

Running thousands of miles to kill Zhang Xi, this battle for Wang Ping's fame.It was what Wang Ping learned from the case of Han Xinbing, and he took it for his own use.

This time, facing Zhuge Liang's task of attacking Donger County, Wang Ping returned to the army from Baoxie Road. After receiving Zhuge Liang's military order, he studied the terrain of Donger County non-stop and thought about the strategy of the big man to send troops.

Wang Ping tapped Shangyong and Fangling counties on the map with his finger, and couldn't help but fell into deep thought.

At this time, the guards outside the tent reported: "Captain, General Ju, please see me!"

"Hurry up please!"

"Fuzheng sees the governor!" After finishing speaking, Fuzheng wanted to salute.

Wang Ping hurriedly got up to greet Jufu who had entered the account in person, and said in a warm voice, "Xiaoxing came here from Ankang, it's been a lot of hard work, so there's no need to be polite!"

"Thank you Dudu. I don't know if Dudu Zhaojufu has anything to discuss?"

Wang Ping pointed to the location of the case, motioned for him to sit down, and said, "Xiaoxing, please sit down. Ping accepts the military order of the Prime Minister to conquer the two counties of Shangyong and Fangling with the governor of Yong'an. Let Xiaoxing enter Hanzhong now. Inquire about the grand plan of attack."

During the conversation, Wang Ping took the map of Donger County from the case, spread it in front of the two of them, pointed to the map full of marks, and said, "I wonder if Xiaoxing has seen anything new since he was nearly a year old?"

Last year, when Zhuge Liang was stationed in Hanzhong, he instructed Wang Ping and Jufu to formulate a military strategy for conquering the second east county.When he was about to march this time, Wang Ping wanted to see if there were any new discoveries.

Ju Fu pondered for a while, and said: "The Yong'an Governor's Department traveled through the mountains, and there were many gullies, so it was difficult to move forward. Although Meng Da had previously attacked Fangling County, he had taken the Xingshan Road to pacify the county. But the front is still Liu Feng's army. As bait, lead the main force of the defenders to go north to resist Liu Feng's troops, thereby attacking Fang County."

"However, when Meng Da was besieged by Sima Yi before Shangyong, the elite soldiers led by Chen Yong'an were blocked by the anti-Wei army in the Xiangxi River Valley. From this point of view, the same is true for our attack on Donger County. The Ministry can only be used as a surprise soldier, not the main force, and we still need to plan for ourselves."

Ju Fu talked about a very important issue, that is the definition of Chen Daosuo's department.Because Yong'an and Fangling are separated by Shennongjia, it is impossible for the army to cross Shennongjia head-on, but basically cross the Xiangxi River Valley on the side to reach Fangxian County. This nature determines that Chen Daosuo's troops can only be used as surprise soldiers, not as the main force of the frontal attack. .

Meng Da succeeded in attacking Fangling County, but he and Chen Dao went to the Xiangxi Valley to rescue Meng Da and failed. This positive and negative story has already verified Jufu's idea.

Wang Ping nodded slightly, took out a letter from the case, and said: "What Xiaoxing said is also what Ping thinks, but please read this letter!"

Gou Fu took the letter, opened it curiously and looked at it. After a while, he said happily: "The Wu people captured Jiangxia, and Sun Quan's [-] troops marched northward to besiege Xiangfan. The soldiers of Jingzhou may be drawn to resist Sun Quan. The counties of Fangling and Shangyong are independent from Jingzhou, and it is very easy for us to take it!"

Wang Ping was not happy about this, but pointed at Shangyong County, and said in a deep voice: "Shangyong and Fangling are now in danger of being cut off from the outside world, Niwei must know about it, so they will definitely not draw troops from these two counties to Xiangfan to support the battle .Instead, we will stay here to guard this place. If our army advances rashly, it will be blocked by them and it will be difficult to move forward. This battle must not be careless."

The two counties of Shangyong and Fangling are arranged from northwest to southeast along the remaining vein of Daba Mountain. They are located in a ravine.In this case, as long as there is no problem with the defender, the defense is very easy.

Having said that, such terrain also brings disadvantages. Donger County is located in the protruding part of Cao Wei's territory. Due to the many gullies, it is difficult to move forward, and communication is also difficult.In the past, there was no difference. Once danger occurred, there was a possibility of cutting off news from Jingzhou.

For example, Shangyong is surrounded by mountains on all sides. If it communicates with the outside world, it can only communicate with Nanxiang County in the northeast through water blocking, and communicate with Fangling in the southeast.

For Fangling County to communicate with the outside world, it can only go southeast along the remaining veins of Daba Mountain to reach Yi County, go north to cross Wudang Mountain to reach Nanxiang County, and go northeast along Zhushui to reach Zhuyang City in Nanxiang County.

Judging from the current situation, Sun Quan has settled in Yi County, Zhu Ran besieged Xiangyang, and Fangling County only has Zhushui at the northeast entrance to reach Zhuyang City.Therefore, the connection between the two counties of Shangyong and Fangling and the land of Jingbei is very weak. Once a war breaks out in Xiangfan, the two counties are in danger of being isolated from the outside world.

Ju Fu looked at Shangyong County, and said thoughtfully, "Does the governor have a good strategy?"

Wang Ping looked at Jufu with a smile on his face, pointed to the northeast side of the map, and said in a loud voice: "Attacking Nanxiang County, the road to Shangyong, Fangling and Jingbei."

Speaking, Wang Ping pointed to Nanxiang County on the map, and analyzed: "Sun Quan invaded Xiangfan. Jingzhou will not transfer troops from Shangyong and Fangling counties, but will transfer some troops from Nanxiang County to increase the frontline troops. , to resist the Wu army. This is a god-sent opportunity, and we must take it."

Ju Fu opened his mouth wide, startled by Wang Ping's scheme.He didn't expect Wang Ping's appetite to be so big. He not only wanted to capture Shangyong and Fangling counties, but also took the opportunity to capture Nanxiang county.

Ju Fu calmed down and asked calmly, "Commander, although Sun Quan invaded Xiangfan, he would not ignore Nanxiang County against the Wei Dynasty. Once our army conquers Nanxiang County, Nanyang County in Jingzhou is close at hand. There is no danger to stop. Wei will compete with us for this place. Today our army is still focused on conquering Guanzhong, and our troops are part of the army. The capture of Shangyong and Fangling counties is just to take advantage of their weakness."

Nanxiang County (now Shiyan City) was established by dividing Nanyang County into the western counties. It is located between Wudang Mountains and Qinling Mountains, in a long and narrow river valley.If Xiangfan is the south gate to the Nanyang Basin, then Nanxiang County is the west gate to the Nanyang Basin.

"Without it, the sound hits the ears!"

Wang Ping smiled lightly, moved his fingers to the two counties of Shangyong and Fangling, and said.

"color!"

Ju Fu clapped his hands in praise.
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① "Three Kingdoms · Wang Ping Biography": In the first year of Yanxi, the general Jiang Wan lived in Mianyang, and Ping Geng served as the former guard and took care of Wan's government affairs.

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