Cao Liang and Biqiu Xiu talked secretly for a long time, the last time Biqiu Xiu went to merge the state, he must have reservations about the situation in Youzhou, and this time he talked with Cao Liang again, he didn't have any reservations at all, he knew everything, he said everything, and told Cao Liang what he knew about the situation in Youzhou, in detail, and in the original locality.

Although Cao Liang also installed intelligence officers in Youzhou, how could the news and intelligence they get be more detailed than Biqiu Xiu, so Cao Liang took the initiative to meet Biqiu Xiu, just to get first-hand information about Youzhou from his mouth, and now it is estimated that no one can understand Youzhou better than Biqiu Xiu, and know more about the geography of the mountains and rivers in Youzhou, and the military deployment.

Although Wei Qian will definitely make new arrangements for the defense of Youzhou after becoming the new governor of Youzhou, it is impossible to completely change the original arrangement of Biqiu Jian in a short period of time, so Biqiu Xiu's suggestion has great reference value.

At this time, Biqiu Xiu didn't have any reservations at all, the reason why he gritted his teeth and survived was that he wanted to see with his own eyes that he could avenge the Biqiu family, counting on himself and Biqiu Chong, there was no hope for ten lifetimes, only by relying on external forces, only by relying on the strong military power of the state, it was possible to kill Wei Qian and Wang Qi.

So in the face of Cao Liang's inquiry, he couldn't wait to dig out his heart and lungs, and confide everything he knew, to this step of the field, Biqiu Xiu has no more to hide, today's Youzhou is no longer the world of their Biqiu family, although even if Cao Liang captures Youzhou in the future, it is impossible to return Youzhou to them, but as long as he can take revenge, as long as he can kill Wei Qian and Wang Qi, Biqiu Xiu feels that it is worth it.

The reason why he wanted to take Pei Xiu was because Pei Xiu was a well-known map expert, just listening to Biqiu Xiu's description, it was difficult for Cao Liang to remember the geography of Youzhou, with Pei Xiu by his side to make records, he could draw a map of the geography of Youzhou, which would also facilitate military operations in the future.

Biqiu Xiu told Cao Liang that if he wants to enter Youzhou, the best route is not to take the North Road to Daijun, the North Road is dangerous, guarding the main road into Youzhou, as long as Wei Qian sends troops to guard the Juyong Pass, it is a husband and a man.

The south of Youzhou is a flat plain, which is the most conducive to the action of cavalry.

The topographical characteristics of Youzhou City are surrounded by mountains on three sides, and the Yanshan Mountains are like a natural barrier, guarding Youzhou City, defending it from the east and west of the enemy, which is also the reason why Youzhou City has become a fortress to defend the Central Plains and defend against the northern nomads.

Therefore, the simplest and most practical way is to bypass the steep Juyong Pass and enter from the Great Plains in the south, so that even if you arrive at the city of Youzhou, there will be no more terrain obstacles.

However, to bypass Fanyang, you must first capture Guangchang, Guangchang does not belong to Youzhou, but belongs to Jizhou, is in Lu Zhao's defense area, according to the information now available, Lu Zhao is stationed in Guangchang thousands of men and horses, although these thousands of men and horses for the 60,000 troops of the Bingzhou Army, it is nothing, but Guangchang is all mountainous, the terrain is dangerous, as long as the defenders stick to the pass and danger, the Bingzhou Army will not be able to use it at all, especially a large number of cavalry, there is no use at all.

What's more important is that once Guangchang is attacked, Lu Zhao will definitely send troops to rescue, and the military operation of the state army will not only be blocked by the Jizhou army, but also will startle the snake, causing Wei Qian and Wang Qi in Youzhou to be vigilant, Cao Liang's surprise and unprepared plan to attack it is likely to be aborted.

Although this merger is a large-scale military transfer, due to the natural barrier of Taihang Mountain, and Cao Liang has ordered the blockade of various roads in advance, so before launching an attack, whether it is the enemy in Jizhou or Youzhou, it is difficult to grasp the movement of the merge state army, which is also Cao Liang's biggest reliance, the purpose is to kill Wei Qian by surprise.

But to attack Youzhou, you have to move Jizhou first, and it is inevitable to fight the grass and startle the snake, and the foundation of the blitzkrieg is gone, so attacking Youzhou will inevitably be met with desperate resistance from the enemy, which is obviously contrary to Cao Liang's original intention.

Cao Liang asked Biqiu Xiu to temporarily retreat first, and said to Pei Xiu: "In addition to Juyongguan and Guangchang, is there a third route into Youzhou?" ”

Pei Xiu shook his head and said, "No, there are only two ways to attack Youzhou from Bingzhou, and the lord must choose one of the two." ”

Choose one of the two, but these two roads are not easy to walk! Cao Liang fell into contemplation and stormed Juyong Pass? Cao Liang shook his head secretly, the danger of Youzhou, in Juyong Pass, it can be said that this barrier, almost in front of the northern nomads, the reason why the Central Plains has been safe for hundreds of years, Juyong Pass can be said to be indispensable, no matter how powerful Hu Qi, but also countless times under Juyong, history, until the fifth dynasty Shi Jingtang ceded the sixteen states of Youyun to the Khitans, only to bring endless disasters to the Central Plains, without the Central Plains barrier of Youzhou, became a ranch for Hu to ride a horse galloping, The Song Dynasty, which came and went freely and attacked at will, became the weakest dynasty.

Therefore, it is very difficult for Cao Liang to start from Juyongguan. But if you change to the southern route, you can't get around Lu Zhao, Lu Zhao is a close descendant of the Sima family, and he is the most loyal dog of the Sima family.

Cao Liang sat in the Chinese military tent for a long time, and did not come up with a foolproof plan, when it was time to hold the lamp, Huan Fan walked in, and when he saw Cao Liang frowning, he smiled and said: "Why is the lord worried?" ”

Cao Liang explained the details, Huan Fan laughed, and said: "What's so difficult about this, there is a plan below, which will definitely make the lord worry-free." ”

Cao Liang couldn't help but be dazzled, Huan Fan was a wise man that even Sima Yi admired, maybe he really had a clever plan, so Cao Liang hurriedly said: "What is the clever plan, I hope Mr. will give him advice." ”

Huan Fan smiled slightly and said, "Can the lord hear Han Xin's plan?" ”

"Han Xin?" Cao Liang was stunned, Han Xin had fought from Bingzhou to Jizhou, and had used the world-famous strategy of fighting against the water, but what does this have to do with the predicament he faced?

"Doesn't the lord hear about the plank road and secretly cross Chen Cang?" Huan Fan's smile revealed a hint of cunning.