Chapter 712: Defeat but Failure
The plan was to wait for the potters to come and attack the plain where they were, and then in the case of the potters forcibly attacking the city, they would use the advantages of the city defense to start a fierce battle with the other party, so as to increase the casualties of the Jinling army as much as possible, and then logically pretend to be unable to hold on to the defeat and leave, let the potters occupy the plain, and lay the foundation for Yuan Shao's follow-up plan.
Although the idea of pulling the move was very good, what he never expected was that the potter did not follow the routine at all.
He actually camped in place and didn't come to attack?
If the surname Tao doesn't attack, even if he wants to lose, he can't find a grip, right?
Now, things are a little tricky!
A few days later, he received another report from the front that the potters had set up several auxiliary camps in all directions from their main village, and that they were at odds with each other.
Looking at the posture, the other party does not plan to attack in a short time, and it is clear that he must defend it strictly!
In a hurry, he asked Zhang He and Guo Yuan to come over to discuss the matter.
"The two generals, the general ordered us to garrison Pingyuan County, only defeat but not victory, and abandon the line on the west side of Jizhou in order to design Cao Cao and the pottery merchants...... It's just that now I am waiting to come here, but I find that the pottery merchants are camped, not like the state of entering the army, so if it is delayed for a long time, it will delay the general's strategy, and the punishment will be small, and the Jizhou foundation will be great...... I wonder what the two generals think we should do now? ”
Although Guo Yuan is also a fierce general, he is brave and resourceful, and it is difficult to make moves, and he can't understand it under normal circumstances.
He didn't expect Guo Yuan, he looked at Zhang He.
Zhang He is a famous general in Hebei, and although he is nominally a deputy general, it is only because of his age.
If it is compared according to actual performance, its status should be above the recruitment.
Zhang He saw that he was looking at him, and he also lowered his head and pondered for a long time, and finally said: "The potter does not move his troops...... And no matter how much he thinks about it, we still have to find a way to lure him out. ”
He said, "Then according to your opinion, what should we do now?" ”
Zhang He shook his head and said with a wry smile: "The last general is sparse, but he can't think of any good way...... All I can think of is to personally lead the troops to the enemy camp and retreat, or it may be successful. ”
I couldn't help but smile bitterly when I heard it.
The most basic method of luring the enemy.
But in the absence of a better way, it can only be done in this way.
"In that case, then in the coming day, there will be an army led by Lao Junyi, to the other army, to fight against it, and then defeat...... As for whether the Tao army can be lured to attack, it depends on the will of heaven. ”
After the order was given, Zhang He naturally agreed.
The next day, Zhang He ordered all the soldiers and horses of his headquarters and went to the camp of the potters.
Of course. The main camp where the potters are located, Zhang He does not dare to go easily, after all, the main camp of the potters should be the strongest in terms of strength and combat power, and the fierce generals should also be the most.
Zhang He came to deceive and lure the enemy, not to die.
Fortunately, in advance, in order to send scouts, he inquired about the location of the camps set up by the potters and the main generals and deputy generals of each battalion, and the information was also provided to Zhang He.
According to the intelligence, the potters set up two auxiliary battalions on each side of the main camp, a total of four camps, and the four main generals were Lu Yi, Xu Huang, Tai Shici, and Huang Zhong.
Zhang He thought about it.
Koji Yi is a famous general in Hebei in the past, and the reason why Yuan Shao successfully defeated Gongsun Chan back then was all due to Koji Yi's ability, even if it was a fraud...... But if it is a direct confrontation with Ko Yi, Zhang He still has some doubts.
Xu Huang has followed the potter for many years, and he is a famous general in Jinling, and he has made great achievements repeatedly, and his reputation is not under Xu Rong.
Tai Shi Ci even killed Yan Liang's cattle......
Zhang He pondered for a while, and finally set his eyes on the camp where Huang Zhong was stationed.
The name Huang Zhong, Zhang He is still the first time he has heard of it, his reputation is not obvious, he thinks it should be an unknown general, even if he has some skills, but compared with Xu Huang and Koi Yi and other long-famous generals, there must still be some gaps.
So, Zhang He set his eyes on Huang Zhong, who in his opinion, was the best to pinch.
Although it is a fraud, you have to choose a parallel import, so that you can attack, retreat and defend.
So, Zhang He's soldiers and horses drove to Huang Zhong's camp.
Huang Zhong's camp is fifteen miles southwest of the potter's camp, surrounded by mountains and rivers, and is tightly arranged.
The potter asked him to lead an army by himself, and sent three lieutenants, Zhou Cang, Liu Pi, and Gong Du, to follow.
Zhou Cang followed Zhao Yun into the Tao Army at the beginning, and his intention was just to be a spearman for Zhao Yun.
But Zhao Yun saw that Zhou Cang's skills were outstanding, and it was a pity that he was just a gunman, so he finally persuaded him to join the Chinese army as a general and make contributions.
Despite this, in Zhou Cang's heart, Zhao Yun is still the person he respects the most.
Because of this, to a certain extent, Zhou Cang was not particularly convinced by this old man who was highly rated by the potter and was tied with Zhao Yun.
This guy is not young, he is not very famous yet, it is said that he returned to the prime minister during the battle of Jiangxia, and the time of submission is not long, but now he can lead a battalion by himself, and I don't know what ability he has, he can make the prime minister so important.
Since the establishment of the camp, Huang Zhong has not seen any strategy and planning, he just lets the soldiers practice step by step every day, and he himself spends most of his time hiding in the tent to watch the art of war, or sleeping soundly.
Is this here for war? It's just here to relax.
At this moment, the scout suddenly reported that Zhang He of the Yuan army led an army and was rushing to his own Dazhai to kill.
Zhou Cang was shocked when he heard this!
Zhang Henai is a famous general in Hebei, which is not trivial, and he personally led the troops to come...... Wouldn't that be a great time to achieve fame?
Zhou Cang hurriedly went to see Huang Zhong and wanted to ask him to send troops to deal with Zhang He.
As soon as he entered the handsome tent, Zhou Cang almost died of anger.
But I saw that Huang Zhong was not wearing armor, his chest was naked, he was wearing a thin cloak, drinking water, while leisurely fanning his fan, leaning on the bed and closing his eyes.
What's the difference between that and those idle old men in the market?
Huang Zhong opened his eyes, saw Zhou Cang with an unkind face, and said with a smile: "Who should the old man be?" It turned out to be General Zhou, hehe, it's rude, the old man is old, his body is weak and weak, and he can't control it well, you see today, the old man is hot and sweaty, and he wears less, but it makes General Zhou laugh. ”
Although Zhou Cang was dissatisfied with the boss in his heart, Huang Zhong was the main general after all, and he was not good at showing too obviously, so he immediately arched his hand and said: "General Huang, the scout returns, Zhang He, the general of the Yuan army, led more than 10,000 men and horses, and is marching in the direction of my Dazhai!" ”
Huang Zhong slowly put down the Pu Kui fan and said, "The spies returned, but only General Zhang Heyi led the troops to come?" ”
Zhou Cang nodded and said, "Exactly!" ”
"He doesn't have any soldiers and horses behind him?"
"Nope!"
"That's not a fight."
"No, no war?"
Zhou Cang looked at Huang Zhong suspiciously, and said puzzledly: "General Huang, Zhang He led his troops here, if he avoided the battle, he was afraid of making the enemy laugh." ”
Huang Zhong shook his head and said, "Zhang He is a famous general of the Yuan army, how can he come alone, there must be a deep meaning in this...... No fight! Hang the battle card. ”
"No......"