Three Kingdoms: Starting War Strategy System

"Cao's army stationed troops in several counties of Nanyang and Runan, with an army of more than 400,000. Even after years of fighting and losses, there will still be at least over 300,000 troops.

"This time the entire army was dispatched. We have no way of knowing how many troops the so-called entire army has. However, we can speculate on Cao Jun’s marching intentions.

"Cao Jun's sudden attack must be an opportunity to enter Sichuan. King Changshan's sharp edge has overwhelmed the princes in the south and found it difficult to breathe.

"If Cao Cao wants to develop steadily, he can only benefit the three states of Jing and Yang. With this opportunity to enter Sichuan, it is very likely that the entire Nanyang and Runan armies will be mobilized to try to attack with all their strength!

"Nanyang borders Yizhou and Hanzhong, but is hindered by high mountains and ridges.

"Above are Wudang Mountain, Danjiang River, Shennongjia and other natural dangers. This place is a dangerous pass in Hanzhong. One man can guard it and ten thousand men cannot open it.

"Further up, it borders Sili. Now this is the place controlled by the Changshan Army. Cao Cao must not dare to come into contact with it, lest he avoid it!

"What's more, entering Sichuan from the border with Sili requires a long detour and is very likely to be intercepted by the Changshan Army. Moreover, the food, grass and baggage are consumed by the march, making it difficult to sustain a long-term operation.

"Below Nanyang there are natural obstacles such as Jingshan Mountain and Nanhe River. Liu Biao's army was stationed in Fancheng and Xiangyang.

"The only way left for Cao Cao to enter Sichuan was from between Wudang Mountain and Jingshan Mountain. Among them, only Zhuyang, Shandu, Dengxian, Fancheng and other places can serve as springboards to Sichuan.

"In order to avoid Liu Biao's interference, Cao Cao must divide his troops to suppress it, guard the flanks, and allow the army to pass smoothly.

"Therefore, Cao's army attacking Fancheng must be very strong. Xinye is located between Fancheng and Nanyang City, and our army will bear the brunt of Cao's attack."

Xu Shu's detailed analysis made Liu Bei and other generals below listen very seriously, but also acted very eagerly.

Now that Cao Jun's entire army is dispatched, how should they send out troops?

Soldiers need to be quick!

A cup of tea or a stick of incense is a waste of time. It may change the direction of a battlefield!

However, they did not disturb Xu Shu. These few months of getting along have made them very familiar with Xu Shu's marching style.

"so……"

Xu Shu looked at the generals and Liu Bei below and said decisively:"We will withdraw from Fancheng and Xiangyang and join forces with Liu Biao!"

"What?!"

Guan, Zhang and other generals couldn't believe their ears.

Zhang Fei asked in confusion:"Commander, now that Cao's army is out, we don't stop it, but are we still withdrawing?

"Xinye is a place where we have developed for a long time. Are we just going to hand it over to others?"

Guan Yu felt regretful, and even more disdainful of Cao Jun:

"Even if Cao's army has more than 300,000 troops, what if the whole army is dispatched? Our more than 200,000 troops are enough to compete with them!

"Moreover, this withdrawal will leave the enemy behind, which is also a taboo for marching, right?!"

Taishici, Guan Hai and other generals also nodded repeatedly.

In this life, Liu Bei has a strong background. With more than 200,000 Yellow Turbans guarding him, and generals such as Guan Zhang Taishi, he has great confidence!

Xu Shu shook his head and said,"Even if our army can compete with Cao's army, contend. But Cao Cao's army is bound to win when entering Sichuan. Cao Cao must not look back until he hits the southern wall.

"The two armies clashed, and the losses were all our soldiers. However, what can we gain even if we stop Cao Jun?

"Just take this opportunity to move into Fancheng and defend together with Liu Biao. Xinye is just a small town after all!"

Xu Shu's words made Guan Zhang and other generals suddenly realize it, and they completely accepted it in their hearts!

They stationed in Xinye for a long time, served as a vanguard for Liu Biao, blocked Cao Jun's many attacks, and even counterattacked Cao Jun.

However, what did they get?!

Liu Biao's praise? Food, grass and baggage support?

They don't care about these!

What they need is a place for development where they can settle down and live!

Since Liu Bei is unwilling to enter Sichuan and is unwilling to take advantage of the passing of Liu Yan.

Now it is just a good opportunity to enter Fancheng. , join forces with Liu Biao to fight against Cao!

If Liu Biao refuses, the worst they can do is leave Jingzhou and let Liu Biao face Cao Cao's tiger and wolf troops alone!

Liu Bei thought about it for a long time, and this time he said firmly:"Just as the military advisor said! Our officers and soldiers have done their best to achieve this step!"

Liu Bei is also preparing to withdraw his troops!

Xu Shu nodded and his face softened. Fortunately, Liu Bei was not that kind of foolish and loyal person. He chuckled and said jokingly:

"We can't simply evacuate, at least we will give Cao Jun a huge lesson."

Seeing Xu Shu's confident look, everyone's confidence was greatly boosted!

Liu Bei even raised his hands and said,"But listen to the military advisor's orders!"

"good!"

Xu Shu nodded and said to the generals and advisors below:

"Sun Qian, Jian Yong, you and others will immediately lead an army of 50,000 to defend the people of Xinye. The officials, their families, old and young will go to Fancheng first."

Liu Bei nodded solemnly to them. Sun Qianyong and Jian Yong bowed their hands and stepped back:"We will do it immediately.

Xu Shu continued:"Guan Yu and Zhang Fei, I order you to immediately lead an army of 100,000 to fight, block the march of Cao's army, and prevent us from being attacked from behind."

"Remember not to fight to the death. Just hold on until dusk, fight and retreat, and lead an army to Quewei Slope. I will lead the army to ambush and set up formations in advance.

"Taishi Ci, let you fill Xinye City with kerosene, straw and other flammable objects.

"If Cao's army enters Xinye City in the middle of the night, they will definitely need to light the lights. This is a plan to set themselves on fire.……"

This made everyone's eyes brighten, and their hearts became more and more excited!

Xu Shuzai carefully arranged his troops, which greatly shocked the confidence of everyone on Liu Bei's side! He is also full of more confidence in withdrawing troops from Fancheng.

After the arrangements were made, Liu Bei immediately ordered his troops and horses to set off.

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Nanyang City.

Cao Cao transferred all the army that was originally going to enter the battlefield of Runan and attack Yuan Shu with all its strength back to Nanyang City.

Even the soldiers stationed in Yanzhou, Yanzhou's resources, grain, grass and baggage and other important materials were all transferred to Nanyang City.

Then he divided his troops into three groups and marched towards Hanzhong, Yizhou.

When Cao Cao enters Sichuan this time, he is bound to win. If he doesn't succeed, he will be benevolent. This is his determination!

On the way up, Quyi's Xiandenshishi led the army, followed closely by generals such as Cao Chun and Cao Xiu, leading an army of 100,000 infantry, preparing to raid from dangerous passes such as Wudang Mountain.

This bold strategic arrangement was inspired by Liu Chen's strategy of sending Xu Huang to climb the Taihang Mountains, detour to Luoyang, and then ambush Dong Zhuo's army.

Although Xu Shu sent spies to explore Wudang Mountain, Wudang Mountain is so vast that it is difficult to obtain accurate information in a short time.

Cao Cao planned to let Qu Yi's soldiers attack Hanzhong by surprise. After entering Sichuan, he could support them from behind to attack Hanzhong.

On the way down, Xu Chu, Xiahou Dun, Cao Ren, Cao Hong and other important generals led an army of 300,000 troops, guarded by tiger and leopard cavalry, and marched toward Fancheng in a mighty manner.

Guard the flanks and suppress enemy forces such as Liu Biao and Liu Bei. Make post-break arrangements at the same time.

There are also 100,000 troops on the middle road to guard officials, their families and other important supplies. They go directly to Shandu County from the middle road and use it as a springboard to enter Sichuan.

Xu Shu and Liu Bei guessed wrongly. In fact, the total strength of Cao's army was more than 500,000.

The losses in these years of battles have been huge, but Cao Cao occupies rich lands such as Nanyang and Runan, and Yanzhou is developing as a farmland. Strong conscription has also filled many vacancies!

After the troops were properly lined up, Cao Cao immediately ordered the three armies to advance together.

Qu Yi and others who were on the road climbed the dead soldiers first and immediately headed towards Wudang Mountain. Then they climbed over the mountains and ridges through the mountain trails and raided Hanzhong.

The army in the middle road and the army in the bottom road advance hand in hand.

However, twenty miles away from Xinye, Xu Chu, Xiahou Dun and other generals led the army and met the Guan and Zhang army who came to block the attack.

In this battle, both Guan and Zhang were a little shocked!

There were so many soldiers in Cao's army that they were all speechless. Although Guan and Zhang were brave, facing an army of more than 300,000 people, it was of no avail!

What's more, Xu Chu and Xiahou Dun are not just people!

In this life, due to the sudden birth of Liu Chen, Xiahou Dun was not shot out of the eye, and the allusion about pulling out the arrow and swallowing the eye did not appear, which also means that Xiahou Dun's fighting power is even stronger!

In addition to generals such as Cao Ren and Cao Hong, there were also tiger and leopard cavalry to guard them.

The moment the two armies collided, Guan, Zhang and other soldiers were defeated!

"Fortunately, the military advisor is very knowledgeable and has been prepared!"

Zhang Fei said with horror in his heart:"If we stick to Xinye, we will definitely be surrounded by Cao's army!"

"The military advisor asked us to hold on until dusk and then lead the troops to Quewei Slope. This battle is very difficult!

Guan Yu solemnly warned:"Third brother, please don't be careless!" You and I join forces to attack, don't get distracted!"

"Second brother, I know!"

They need to cut off the rear to provide time for Sun Qian and Jian Yong to evacuate the people's families, and they also need to allow Xu Shu's plan to be fully arranged.

Even if they are retreating steadily, Guan and Zhang still need to hold on and continue to charge, with a hundred thousand troops behind them. In this kind of battle, the rapid loss of

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Although Guan Zhang led an army of 100,000 troops, which was very difficult and retreated steadily, it still temporarily slowed down Cao's army's march.

Cao Cao, who was in the rear guard, learned the battle report from the front line immediately.

Cao Cao looked at the terrain map and said decisively:"Let Zhong Kang and others suppress Guan Yu and Zhang Fei, and let the talented people in the middle bypass Fancheng.""

"yes."

Xiahou Yuan immediately led the troops to separate from the middle road and quickly rushed towards Fancheng.

Their primary goal was to enter Sichuan, not to increase losses with Liu Bei.

Xia Houyuan led the cavalry to march quickly, and happened to meet Sun Qian, Jian Yong and other common people who were advancing. Family members.

Fortunately, Guan Hai led his army to defend, and the two sides started fighting.

Several battlefields were opened between Nanyang City-Xinye-Fan City. The fighting was fierce, and soldiers fell and blood flowed every moment. Chenghe!

It can be said to be the most brutal battle since the confrontation between Cao Jun and Liu Bei!

As time passed,

Guan and Zhang felt that dusk was approaching, so they fought and retreated. The two generals joined forces to lure Xu Chu and other soldiers towards Magpiewei Slope.

Cao Ren, Cao Hong and other generals took this opportunity to go directly to Xinye, preparing to storm Xinye to avoid being attacked from behind when they attacked Fancheng!

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Aspect of Magpiewei Slope.

Xu Shu and Liu Bei watched from the top of the mountain.

It happened that Xu Chu and other generals were led here. After seeing Liu Bei's big-eared thief, his eyes lit up.

As a Tiger Marquis, Xu Chu was highly skilled in martial arts and full of courage, so naturally he would not be timid in fighting. Directly lead the army to find the way up the mountain.

But who would have thought that just when Xu Chu was halfway up the mountain, rolling logs and boulders rolled down the mountain, which not only prevented him from moving forward, but also caused him to lose his troops.

"withdraw!"

Xu Chu decisively ordered the withdrawal of troops. Cao Cao gave him many instructions, and entering Sichuan was the first priority. Xu Chu did not forget it.

Xu Shu on the mountain was a little regretful:"What a pity. If they insist on burning a stick of incense, Guan Yu, Zhang Fei and the others can encircle them!"

Liu Bei laughed loudly and was very satisfied with the result of the victory:"Military advisor, this victory has been very fruitful. You are not greedy enough to swallow the elephant!""

"Whatever! Xu Shu shook his head and laughed:"

Master, we need to retreat."

"Unexpectedly, Cao Jun's strength and offensive were so strong, and his subordinates felt that Fancheng was also very dangerous! We need to prepare early!"

Liu Bei nodded.

They had always misjudged the total strength of Cao's army. Now that they are in a passive situation, they can still win a few small games. It is a fluke!

Of course, Xu Shu's troop formation and strategic arrangements also deserve the greatest credit.

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Xinye aspect.

Cao Ren and other generals led their troops to Xinye City.

But just when they were preparing to attack, the gates of Xinye City were wide open, and there was no soldier guarding the tower.

Cao Ren was also cautious and sent troops into the city to investigate. After finding that no one was in the city, he relaxed and led his troops into the city to garrison. only.

As the night deepens, after the soldiers light torches and lights, some careless people always let the torches fall to the ground.

It was just a small and innocuous thing, just putting out a small fire.

But who would have thought that Xu Shu ordered people to spread kerosene and straw all over the place, and things got out of hand!

Under the night wind, the fire surged. In the blink of an eye, with the help of kerosene and straw, the entire Xinye City suddenly burst into flames!

Cao Ren and other soldiers marched in a hurry during the day, rushing from Nanyang City to Xinye. It was a time when they were tired physically and mentally and were recuperating.

This fever did not allow them to react immediately.

It wasn't until the defenders yelled"The water has escaped! The water has escaped!" that many soldiers woke up from their sleep and fled towards the fire-free zone in panic.

However, kerosene and straw fueled the fire, causing a raging fire, and the smoke was even more choking. The soldiers were panicked, like headless flies, unable to find a way out.

Many soldiers were burned alive and trampled on each other. It can be said that there were countless casualties and it was too horrible to watch!

Cao Ren and other generals were also in a hurry and were about to be surrounded to death. Fortunately, some soldiers shouted:"There is no fire at the east gate! There is no fire at the east gate!" The survivors hurried to the east gate and were out of danger!

Just now.

Taishi Ci led his troops to attack. How could Cao Ren and other defeated generals resist these enemy troops who were waiting for work? They immediately fled in all directions.

Taishi Ci ignored the soldiers and went straight to Cao Ren.

But right now.

Xu Chu and other soldiers who fled hastily from Queweipo finally led their troops to Xinye. When they saw the burning Xinye, they knew that Cao Ren and other soldiers were in danger.

After the urgent march arrived, he happened to encounter Taishi Ci who was chasing Cao Ren. Xu Chu was brave enough to fight directly.

Logically speaking, Taishi Ci was defeated by Xu Chu, but Xu Chu fought fiercely with Guan and Zhang and wasted a lot of money. Later, he lost his troops and generals at Quewei Slope, resulting in huge losses.

The two sides actually fought back and forth!

Taishi Ci didn't like fighting either. After fighting each other for twenty or thirty rounds, he directly chose to withdraw his troops and left!

Xu Chu and other officers of Cao's army did not pursue and kill them. They encountered great disasters one after another, losing troops and generals and spending huge amounts of money.

Now is the time when repairs are needed, otherwise there will be no way to march into Fancheng. Not to mention Irikawa behind him

"What bad luck!"

Cao Ren rode his horse and came to Xu Chu's side, with a firework look on his face, a gray-headed face, and a miserable state:"It's really a bad start! That big-eared thief Liu Bei is really hateful!"

"Alas, we need to send troops to report to the general!"

Xu Chu sighed and said:"It seems that we have to be like Xiahou Dun and others, shouldering a thorn to apologize!"

Not long ago, Xiahou Dun and Yu Jin were burned in Bowangpo. They were defeated by fire in Xinye City again! They really fell twice in the same place!

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Cao's army was temporarily stationed near Xinye City for repairs.

Taishi Ci led his army towards Fancheng.

Behind them, Guan and Zhang also led their troops to return to Liu Bei and Xu Shu, and the group took a detour to Fancheng.

Although they suffered some losses in this battle, they could be said to have won a great victory and taught Cao Jun a huge lesson.

If Xu Chu had not provided support too quickly, Cao Ren and other soldiers might have been lost in the new wilderness!

Now that Liu Bei and others are going to Xiangyang to meet Liu Biao, they can be considered as leaving with military exploits. Now they can't be turned away, right?!

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Ps: The author found a map and briefly described it. This is roughly the marching route. (all;;)