358. Chapter 358: Metamorphosis
For Gao Shun's words, only Xu Huang, Zhang Yan, and Guan Hai, who had been outside the Saiwai and had really seen the strength of the trapped camp, did not feel abrupt.
They believe that with the strength of the trapped camp, even if they attack Wuguan, they are not without the certainty of victory.
Chen Xu naturally trusts Gao Shun very much, and he also has high hopes for being trapped, not to mention, he also knows that Gao Shun is not the kind of person who is grandstanding and arrogant.
Now that Guanzhong has been decided, there is a famine in the world, and money and food are needed everywhere. If Gao Shun really only used 1,500 to trap the camp, he would be able to capture Wuguan, which would definitely save Chen Xu a lot of expenses.
Therefore, Chen Xu repeatedly confirmed that after Gao Shun was fully sure, he handed over the heavy task of conquering Wuguan to him.
Hangu Pass, Sanguan, Wuguan, these three dangerous passes have generals to attack. The four levels are now only Kei Pass, and there is still suspense.
However, no one has spoken out anymore to compete for this only opportunity. Through Chen Xu's actions, the generals already knew that the candidates who would lead the troops this time had already made a decision in their hearts.
Chen Xu looked around at the generals and found that Xu Huang had been lowering his head slightly, but he was silent. He walked up to Xu Huang and called softly, "What is Gongming thinking?" ”
Suddenly named by Chen Xu, Xu Huang found that he was a little distracted, and he hurriedly said in a panic: "Lord, the last general is absent-minded, and please punish the lord!" ”
Chen Xu didn't mean to blame Xu Huang at all, he patted Xu Huang's shoulder lightly, and said: "Gongming is a native of Hedong County, and Jiguan is located in Hedong County, so Gongming is no stranger to this pass. ”
"I don't know if Gongming is willing to lead the troops and seize this pass for me?"
Suddenly hearing Chen Xu's words, Xu Huang's face was incredible. He stood on the spot, silent for a long time.
Gan Ning tugged at Xu Huang's armor and said, "Gongming, the lord asked you something." ”
Xu Huang was full of excitement, he hurriedly knelt on the ground, and said excitedly: "If the lord is willing to give the last general this opportunity, if he can't conquer Jiguan, please behead a certain head!" ”
At the beginning, Xu Huang was full of confidence and Guan Hai and Yang Feng, leading 30,000 soldiers and horses to capture Hedong County. But he didn't want to, after a battle, the 30,000-strong army was annihilated, Yang Feng was killed in battle, and Zhou Cang and him were seriously injured.
It can be said that since Chen Xu started his army, he has never suffered such a defeat. That battle was not a big blow to Xu Huang. Even though Xu Huang was just a deputy general at that time, he felt deeply guilty whenever he thought of those soldiers who would rather die than surrender.
Since then, Xu Huang has become a little taciturn, and he has lost his usual sharpness. Even though he was angry and tried to be strong, he studied hard in military books and war strategies, but he did not regain his former self-confidence.
Regarding Xu Huang's changes, Chen Xu has always been watching in his heart. He didn't want to see this famous general who had been famous for the ages depressed because of a defeat.
But he also knew that Xu Huang's knot was not so easy to untie. Only by letting him establish his exploits on the battlefield can he slowly recover to his former Xu Huang.
And Chen Xu believes that if Xu Huang can overcome this hurdle and have the lesson of Baibo Valley, his achievements will even surpass that famous general in history.
It was with these in mind that he wanted Xu Huang to lead the army to attack Jiguan.
Where you fall, you have to get up. Although at the end of the battle in Baibo Valley, Xu Huang threw the sword in his hand, and under the counterattack of the Jedi, he killed Hu Zhen, the commander of the Xiliang Army on the raft.
However, Hu Feng, the deputy general who commanded the Xiliang Army that time, is still alive in the world.
Hu Feng is Li Dao's nephew and is deeply loved by Li Dao. After Hu Zhen was killed by Xu Huang, Hu Feng, as the deputy general of the Xiliang Army, naturally took all the credit for the extermination of the Bingzhou Army for himself.
Hu Feng was named the general of Fenwei Zhonglang for his merits, and then was sent by Li Dao to guard Jiguan, the eastern gateway of Hedong County, until now.
Chen Xu asked Xu Huang to lead the troops to attack Jiguan, which did not mean to make him ashamed.
Helping Xu Huang up, Chen Xu held his arm, and said with a smile on the corner of his mouth: "Gongming's talent, how can I not know?" I rode 3,000 with you, and even condemned Guan Hai and Han Xian as your deputy generals, and Gongming decided to kill the guards of Jiguan for me in order to seize this pass. ”
Xu Huang was overwhelmed, and immediately replied proudly: "The last general is ordered!" ”
Guan Hai and Han Xian were also excited when they were appointed as deputy generals.
In the battle of Baibo Valley, Guan Hai was seriously injured and almost died, and it took half a year to recuperate. Because of this, his influence in the Bingzhou group has naturally decreased a lot.
This time, Chen Xu asked him to serve as a deputy general, on the one hand, to let him make military achievements, and on the other hand, to make him ashamed.
Han Xian and Li Le, who used to be the commanders of the Baibo Army, had a good relationship with Yang Feng. In the first battle of Baibo Valley, the Baibo army in Bingzhou was completely annihilated, and the status of the two of them in Bingzhou was naturally a little embarrassing.
Both of them once thought that Chen Xu had forgotten their existence. But I didn't want to, this expedition, Li Le first served as Zhang Xiu's deputy general, and then Han Xian served as Xu Huang's deputy general.
"It seems that the lord has not forgotten us."
Han Xian thought secretly in his heart, and then a fierce color flashed in his eyes: "This time, I must avenge Brother Yang!" ”
After Guan Hai and Han Xian received their orders, Chen Xu once again set his sights on Yu Poison and Zheng Gu. These two followed Zhang Yan to join him, and they were the leaders of the former Taishan Army.
"Zhang Yan led 500,000 Montenegrin troops to join me, but I can't be ungrateful and treat them lightly. Although Zhang Yan followed me to make some achievements, the official worshiped the Zhonglang general. ”
"But the poison and solidity under his command have not been accomplished. In the long run, it is difficult to guarantee that the two will not be dissatisfied. ”
"Last time, Zhang Yan and Wen Yuan cooperated tacitly and captured the entire Hanoi County in one fell swoop. This time, let the two of them serve as Wen Yuan's lieutenants. ”
Thinking of this, Chen Xu shouted: "Where is the poison and the solidity? ”
When the two heard Chen Xu call their names, they were immediately overjoyed, and they all responded loudly: "The end will be!" ”
Chen Xu stared at the two of them for a while, and then asked: "There are still two deputy generals under Wen Yuan's command, I don't know if you are willing to serve?" ”
The two hurriedly replied: "The last general is willing!" ”
Chen Xu nodded and said, "In this way, the two of you will go out with Wen Yuan to disperse the pass, and you must obey the orders of the main general, don't let me down!" ”
For this kind of request, the two naturally agreed.
Now, only Gao Shun is left without a deputy general, and Chen Xu has to think about the last two places.
"Liu Pi and Gong both came to vote for me when my power was meager. The two of them are the old men of the Yellow Turban Army, and they can be regarded as my henchmen. ”
"Yang Feng and Bai Rao were also born in the Yellow Turban, although they once abandoned the city and fled with Zhang Yan, but later they insisted on bringing people to join me. The two of them are also orthodox in the Yellow Turban. ”
"Over the years, although the four of them have not made great achievements, they are also diligent and diligent, and have made great contributions to the development of the state."
"Even though they are slightly less capable, with my own loyalty, I can't treat them badly."
Thinking of this, Chen Xu said: "Where are Liu Pi and Gong? ”
The two replied, "The end will be!" ”
"The two of you will discuss, who is willing to go with Yan Zheng to seize Wuguan?"
When the two heard that only one of them could go, they were a little disappointed.
However, since Chen Xu mentioned their names, it naturally means that he has not forgotten them, the old men of the yellow scarf. In this case, their hearts are naturally very happy.
The two discussed it, and finally Liu Bi gave this opportunity to Gong Du.
Since the candidate was chosen, Chen Xu shouted again: "Where are Yang Feng and Bai Rao?" ”
When the two saw Chen Xu calling their names, they were immediately overjoyed, and hurriedly said, "The last will be!" ”
"The two of you will also discuss it, and choose one person to go out with Yan Zheng to fight Wuguan."
It didn't take long for the candidates to be settled, Bai Rao withdrew, and Yang Feng set out. These two people have the same thoughts as Liu Bi and Gong Du, as long as Chen Xu still keeps them in mind, it is a good thing.
This military discussion has reached this point, and everything has basically been finalized.
This time, the troops were divided into four routes, the first route was Gao Shun as the commander, and Gong Du and Yang Feng were the deputy generals, leading 1,500 to trap the camp and seize Wuguan in the south of Guanzhong.
The second route was Xu Huang as the commander, and Guan Hai and Han Xian were the deputy generals, leading 5,000 cavalry to seize Jiguan, the eastern gateway of Hedong County.
The third route was Zhang Xiu as the commander, Jiang Wu and Li Le as the deputy generals, led 3,000 cavalry to attack Hangu Pass, the eastern gateway of Hongnong County.
The fourth route was Zhang Liao as the commander, and Yu Poison and Zhenggu were the deputy generals, leading 3,000 cavalry to attack the southwest gateway of Guanzhong.
For this point, Chen Xu can be said to be racking his brains.
He has to make sure that the coach has enough ability to conquer these four levels. It is also necessary to balance the generals in the army, and strive to make every small group of generals able to participate in the last battle in Guanzhong.
Because, with the expansion of power, with the increasing number of generals under his command. There will inevitably be some contradictions among the generals because of various things, especially in the events of competing for credit.
If these contradictions cannot be diluted, it is difficult to guarantee that some generals will not harbor resentment in the long run, and the generals will fight openly and secretly.
And what Chen Xu needs to do is to balance all aspects, so that the generals will not feel neglected.
Under all these considerations, the above arrangement was made.
Seeing that Chen Xu was about to finish his order, Cheng Yu and Tian Feng glanced at each other, and the corners of their mouths curled up in a good-looking arc. Under their witness, Chen Xu, who was once only full of enthusiasm, has gradually transformed into a qualified monarch.
The power of the Chen Group has also developed step by step.
Chen Xu's transformation is a little bit of change under their witness. Because of this, they have an unparalleled sense of accomplishment.
What could be more fascinating than being a strategist, leading the rise and fall of a power, and witnessing the rise of a generation of heroes?