Imperial Power Of Han Dynasty

Not only is the Hebei battlefield in full swing, Nanyang is also facing the invasion of Jingzhou Army.

Zhang Jai, dressed in a uniform, walked into the chamber with a grim face, while many generals of the Nanyang Army were separated from each other. Seeing Zhang Jai walking in, he immediately clasped his fists and said, "I have seen General Zhang!"

"Yeah." Zhang Jaw nodded slightly, walked to the main position, and sat down, while Fazheng was standing aside, wearing the same clothes. Although he looked very young, his eyebrows were calm, as if the sky was falling. He wouldn't call out.

After Zhang Jai sat down, he said to the Fa righteously: "filial piety, tell the generals about Cai Hao's marching situation."

"Nuo." Fa arched his hand in front of him, and then faced the generals, standing behind the map, energetic.

"Everyone, please look." Fazheng placed his palm on the map, and said with a stern tone: "Cai Hao led his army from Xiangyang and went north along the Han River, with the help of the Jingzhou Navy, and the marching speed was very fast. A few days ago, according to intelligence, he has arrived in Xinye, and it is estimated that he has already arrived in Yuyang by now."

"The Jingzhou army came so fast."

"Yeah, there are naval warships, which are fast moving day and night, of course their two legs can't keep up."

"This is not possible. Wancheng is also located on the banks of the Han River. At the speed of the Jingzhou Navy, I am afraid it will arrive in three days."

The generals talked a lot, and their faces became serious.

Fazheng continued: "Cai Hao's army is about 40,000, and our Nanyang army has a total of only 20,000, and the enemy has navy. From this point of view, our army is at a disadvantage."

Since Liu Ye’s strategy is basically north and south, although Zhang Jai is Liu Ye’s leading general, his main task in Nanyang County is to contain and prevent Jingzhou, not to attack, so the number of soldiers and horses in Nanyang County is not very large.

Seeing that the generals were embarrassed, Fazheng smiled slightly: "Don't worry, everyone. Although our army has few soldiers, we all follow the general rule of law. We have streamlined troops and simplified administration. They are well-trained. Moreover, our soldiers are all divided into fields in Nanyang County. The land will definitely fight hard, and the 40,000 troops of the enemy will not be able to take advantage of it."

Regarding granting land to the army, this is a policy proposed by Liu Ye following the example of the Tang Dynasty’s military system. The Tang Dynasty’s military system was not a recruiting system, but a government system. The so-called government army system means the distribution of fields to lieutenants and soldiers. They are usually farmers and soldiers in wartime. The government soldiers will naturally fight hard for their own fields. Therefore, the Tang army has a strong combat effectiveness.

"Everyone, Cai Hao is the patriarch of the Cai clan, a wealthy clan in Jingzhou. Once he occupies Nanyang, he will certainly encroach on Nanyang's land and claim it as his own. Therefore, this battle is a battle to defend the interests of our army. There will be no land allocated to everyone by the general." Fa Zheng solemnly said: "Do you understand?"

When the generals heard this, they were filled with indignation and shouted.

"Defend Nanyang, and never let the enemy occupy me!"

"General Jun Tian limited the field, I will swear to support him."

Seeing everyone's anger, Zhang Jai nodded in satisfaction: "Very well, after Liu Biao became a clan, he and Yuan Shao ran into a treacherous attempt to subvert the court and the general against the rebel Yuan Shao. I must not delay the general's post. leg!"

After inspiring the morale of the generals in the Nanyang army, Fazheng was to hit the railroad while it was hot: "Please rest assured that you have already planned for this battle. As long as the generals obey the general's orders, this battle will be won!"

After all, Fazheng looked at Zhang Jai: "Please announce to the army."

"Yeah." Zhang Jai nodded, stood up, and said loudly: "Listen well, generals, the general is far-sighted, leaving General Pound stationed in Wuguan. There are five thousand Xiliang cavalry in Wuguan!"

"Our army's strategy for this battle is to lure the enemy into deep!" Zhang jaw said solemnly.

"Let the enemy go deeper?" Li Yan thought slightly.

"Yes, it's just to lure the enemy deeper!"

Zhang Jai walked to the map, pointed his finger at Yuyang, and said: "Cai Hao uses the power of the navy to march at a fast speed. Cai Hao bullies our army without navy, so he is arrogant and will definitely take down the cities along the way to show off his military might."

"And my plan is—" Zhang Jai dragged his voice, his fingers moved to Wancheng, calmly said: "First of all, our army will stick to Yuyang for a few days and defeat Cai Hao's soldiers. At the same time, we will repair the wall of Wancheng and stick to the number. After the next day, he will retreat quietly. Cai Hao is arrogant and arrogant. When he is frustrated under Yuyang City, he will definitely speed up his march. After breaking through Yuyang, he will travel thousands of miles along the Han River to Wancheng within a short time."

"At this time, what our army needs to do is to defend Wancheng firmly. When Pang Lingming leads the Xiliang cavalry from Wuguan, our army will attack the enemy from inside and outside! Then we will hunt down and kill the Jingzhou army to completely wipe out the courage of Jingzhou army. The army never dare to offend me Nanyang again!" Zhang jaw said boldly.

To lure the enemy into deep into Wancheng, and then gather the defenders in the territory, and wait for Pound to come together inside and outside, it is the strategy formulated by Fazheng and Zhangja after consultation.

"Let the enemy go deep into Wancheng? It's too risky, right?"

"Yeah, if this is the case if Cai Hao looted, wouldn't Nanyang suffer a military disaster?"

"Yes, if the Jingzhou army destroyed the immature wheat, wouldn't it be the harvest this year?"

Some generals protested.

Zhang Jai nodded and slowly said, "Well, you are right. These things will naturally be considered, but the Jingzhou Army has naval warships. If our army fends off the enemy outside the gate, we will stick to Yuyang. It must be under siege by the Jingzhou Army, and the loss will be heavy at that time, so it is better to lure the enemy deeper."

Although Zhang Jai can be used to fighting, it is impossible to rely on the 20,000 army to block Cai Tao's 40,000 people out of Nanyang County. Although it will inevitably cause some losses to lure the enemy into deep, it is better than defending the soldiers.

Although there are still voices of opposition from the left and right generals, most of them still choose to consider the overall situation and stop speaking.

"And right now, the most important task is to stick to Yuyang."

Zhang Jai looked around the generals on the left and right, and solemnly said: "Yuyang is the first barrier to resist the Jingzhou Army. Sticking to Yuyang will definitely face the siege of the Jingzhou Navy and the Army. It is very difficult. Who dares to defend Yuyang? Three days, defeated Cai Hao Bingfeng?"

The generals on the left and right looked at each other and sighed. After all, the Jingzhou Army has 40,000 troops, and there are also naval battleships. I am afraid that I will stick to it for three days...

"Finally, please Ying, please give me permission!"

A loud voice resounded through the hall, and Zhang Jai heard the sound and saw that the person speaking was not someone else, it was Li Yan. Li Yan arched his hands and said, with a solemn expression, his shoulders as flat as a mountain.

"Great!"

Open his jaw and said: "Li Yan listens to the order!"

"The end will be!"

"I order you to stick to Yuyang for three days without error."