Chapter 621
Zhou Yu convened generals above the school lieutenant to discuss matters, and more than 30 people gathered together.
The persuasion of surrender was inevitable by Chen Ji, but Zhou Yu was not in a hurry. This was originally a matter of the plan. It was indeed the ideal result to suppress people with power and win without fighting, but who could have such an advantage? At least Sun Ce does not have it at the moment, and every victory of his victory was exchanged for wisdom and blood and sweat. Zhou Yu also longed for such a record, and he also needed real military achievements to prove his value. The soldiers under the tent also needed to detect more than half of the training results in real battles and grow into a real elite.
After Xun You explained the current situation and the siege strategy, the generals had no objection and expressed their agreement. Since the end of last year, they have not fought for nearly a year. Seeing Sun Ce's move to Yuzhou and Yanzhou, the successive reports of good news came, they all gathered their energy and were eagerly waiting for their own opportunities.
Now that the opportunity has come, they of course have to show off their best, cheer up, listen carefully to Xun You's explanation, for fear of missing some details and making a mistake.
Zhou Yu's arrangement is very real. Deng Zhan's unit does not participate in the siege. In addition to strictly controlling the Yunmengze area and cutting off the connection between Chen Ji and Liu Xun as much as possible, he saves his physical strength and is ready to attack Liu Xun himself at any time. Other units surrounded Jiangling City and launched attacks in turn, using battle instead of training, and are familiar with siege tactics. Usually, most of the training is mainly based on field formation transformation. Siege is a recently strengthened training event, so he just took this opportunity to practice. Although Jiangling cannot be compared with Wancheng, it is much larger than ordinary county towns, Chen Ji's ability to use troops is limited, and the defenders in the city are not considered elite. He is the best sparring opponent in the first battle. He can win and not encounter too much resistance.
This is a tactical arrangement that had been discussed before, and all the generals were prepared. In the past ten days, they have observed the city's defense every day and have a certain understanding. Now they are just doing the final coordination of the overall situation, arranging the order of each other, and how to deal with each other's cover. Only by understanding their position and responsibilities can they achieve the goal of training.
Xun You talked for half an hour, and then the generals discussed for more than half an hour, and finally reached an agreement.
Just as the generals thought the meeting was over and were about to leave, Zhou Yu raised Yu Ruyi in his hand and signaled that the generals not to hurry to leave. Xun You frowned and glanced at Zhou Yu, but said nothing.
"You guys, there is something that some of you may have heard of, and some may not be clear about it. Take this opportunity to announce it to everyone so that they will not spread rumors and disrupt the morale of the army."
The generals looked at each other and took their seats again.
Zhou Yu gave Xun You a wink. The moment he heard Zhou Yu speak, he knew what Zhou Yu wanted to say. He did not agree with Zhou Yu doing this, but since Zhou Yu decided, he had to implement it.
"You guys, the situation in Guanzhong has changed. Shangshu Ling Xun Yu, my uncle, suggested that the emperor implement reforms. King Yun of Situ was promoted to Taifu, Sikong Yang Biao was appointed Situ, and General Huangfu Song of the chariot and cavalry to control the troops in Guanzhong. He gathered in the Lantian camp and might advance to Wuguan..."
Before Xun You finished speaking, many people's expressions changed. Some were concerned about the changes in the court, some were worried that Wuguan was in danger, and some were worried that the people in Guanzhong were disinterested and became in chaos for a while.
Zhou Yu was not in a hurry, and used calmness to control his expressions to see the changes in everyone's expressions. Everyone has their own selfish intentions. They are always at peace and have no way to see loyalty, treason, good and evil, and they cannot see the depth of each person's scheming, but this is a good opportunity.
Just as the generals were talking, Zhao Yan coughed, stood up, and looked around.
"Silent, quiet." He shouted sternly: "This is the general's tent, not your own small circle. The general trusts us and treats each other honestly. If you have any opinions, just say it's okay. Whisper like a long-tongued woman. Whispering is not embarrassing? Please remember your identities. You are not ordinary soldiers, but the generals who command the first battalion and even several battalions. They are the humerus who fight against the trust of the general and General Jianwei."
When the generals heard this, they were a little embarrassed. Someone muttered, "You are talking lightly."
Zhao Yan's eyes swept away. A captain in the corner shrank his neck because he saw him. He subconsciously closed his mouth, and then became angry. He was not Zhao Yan's subordinate, and he was older than Zhao Yan. In terms of practical experience, he was promoted to this point with his military achievements. Zhao Yan was a scholar. Because he was a famous scholar in Yingchuan, he gained the trust of Sun Ce, so he jumped into Xinye Ling. What's there to be afraid of?
Although he was dissatisfied, the captain still did not dare to talk back to Zhao Yan. In terms of his skills, he was no match for Zhao Yan.
"You guys, have the changes in the court situation been reduced in recent years?" Zhao Yan said loudly, with a calm expression and even a little disdainful. "Think about it, starting from the first year of Zhongping, when will the court situation be stable? The three men changed like horses, which lasted only a few months, and the shortest only a few months. What's so strange about?"
When the generals heard this, they felt reasonable and felt much more relaxed. Some even laughed out loud. "That's right? Even the emperor has changed two, what's the third duke?"
"Hahaha..." Everyone burst into laughter.
Zhao Yan waited for them to laugh low, and then continued to say. "The world is turbulent, Guanzhong is no exception. Perhaps the only one who can be called a paradise in the world is Nanyang. This is not only General Sun's wisdom, but also General Zhou and us's hard work. How can others be involved? Huangfu Song is the general of the chariot and cavalry of the court, but who are all under his command? He is either a yellow-faced refugee, or a ill-hearted rebel in Xiliang. When he thinks about robbing Nanyang, what is the difference between it and the bandits, and what is the difference between it and the Xiliang army led by Xu Rong?"
"That's right? Xu Rong was completely wiped out by us, and we are still afraid of him." Deng Zhan slapped his thigh and said loudly: "Let's hurry up and take down Jiangling, defeat Liu Xun, turn around and compete with Huangfu Song, beat them away, so I can have a safe New Year."
"Okay, General Deng's words were so readily heard." Sun Fu agreed loudly. "Last time I sat there and watched you make meritorious contributions, and I must bring me with me this time."
The generals remembered the record of killing Xu Rong's 20,000 people last year, and immediately became ambitious and asked for battle. However, Zhao Yan sneered, with unconcealed contempt in his eyes. When the generals saw him, they closed their mouths at the same time. Deng Zhan said, "Why, Boran doesn't want it?"
"General Deng is so serious. It's not that I don't want to do it, but I just feel that there may not be such a chance." Zhao Yan sighed with a pity. "Don't forget that Wuguan has Xu Shu. You don't believe in his ability, but don't forget that Xu Shu is the one who is favored by the general who is seeking rebellion. With him guarding Wuguan, I think it's a question whether Huangfu Song can come in. Even if Huangfu Song is good at fighting and breaking through Wuguan, don't forget that Wancheng has Wenpin and an army of 10,000. You go to the battle with General Jianwei, but Wenpin stays in Wancheng. Don't he want to make contributions? You still want to fight Jiangling, attack Liu Xun, and go back to fight Huangfu Song. Can Wenpin agree?"
The generals were stunned and burst into laughter, letting go of all the worries in their hearts. Yes, with Xu Shu guarding Wu Pass and Wenpin in Wancheng, what can I do if Huangfu Song comes? No need to worry at all.
Chapter completed!