Chapter 879: Move your little finger

"Report to the king, Yizhou County guards the news, Kou Feng led 200,000 horse infantry troops to suddenly cross the river from Jiangzhou into Nanzhong, and has now pulled out countless cities. Entering Yizhou. ”

Just when Yonghong climbed high and looked north, his heart was full of distracting thoughts. A small official came up the hill from behind and reported.

When he reported, the little official's face couldn't hide the look of panic. 200,000 troops, 200,000 troops, that's an astonishing number.

Even if it's just a claim, that's not trivial.

"What?"

Yonghong's eyes widened when he heard this, full of disbelief.

Didn't Kou Feng return to Xiangyang west? It took a lot of time to gather the clans of officials from all walks of life in Shuzhong, and thousands of family members returned to Xiangyang.

Why did you suddenly cross the Yangtze River south and attack Yizhou County? 200,000 troops, 200,000 troops, how can he resist?

"It's ruthless."

Yonghong was stunned for a long time before he smiled bitterly and sighed.

Kou Feng migrated to the big clan of Shuzhong like the king of Shang, and the families of officials entered Xiangyang, risking the instability of Shuzhong and the risk that there might even be a big mess.

Let him and Meng Shu and the others relax their vigilance.

Because Kou Feng's hand was too big, he actually fell for it. Claiming to be the king of the south, he sent 50,000 troops to attack Yunnan. He was unprepared for Kou Feng's sudden southward crossing, so that Kou Feng crossed the Yangtze River smoothly and entered Nanzhong.

Now that 200,000 soldiers are in Nanzhong, how can he and Meng Shu resist.

Sighing can't appease the chaos in Yonghong's heart, Kou Feng's 200,000 army is like a mountain, pressing on Yonghong's heart.

"The widow and Meng Shu still have an army of 1340,000, Kou Feng claims to be 200,000, and at most there are more than 100,000. If you can hold the city of Dian, when the Chu army runs out of food, there may still be a glimmer of life. ”

After a long period of chaos, Yonghong cheered up a little, and gradually made a decision in his heart.

"Someone, order to return to Diancheng."

Yonghong gave an order to his entourage, and then hurried down the mountain and led the army back to Diancheng.

Four days later, the 30,000 or 40,000 troops led by Yonghong returned to Diancheng. Kou Feng's army also came to the north of Diancheng.

At the head of the northern city of Yonghong, Yonghong led the important generals in the southern country, including Meng Shu and Meng You, to observe the northern Chu camp.

I saw that in the open space in front of me, a large camp that stretched for more than ten miles was being built from existence to nothing. The camp tents are numerous, scattered, and I hide killing opportunities.

Although Yonghong is not a famous general, he has read a lot of military books. Looking at the big camp in front of me, I couldn't help but be awe-inspired.

This must have been the work of a famous artist.

looked at the big camp in front of him, and then thought that he had a plan in Yunnan and was defeated by the little Dong He once. Yonghong couldn't help but be even more afraid of the abundance of talents in the Chu State.

"What a murderous battalion."

Meng Shu can be said that among the people present, he is the one who knows the most about military strength, and he was the one who fought with Yan Yan, the general of Shuzhong, and others in previous years. At this moment, Meng Xu's heart was also slightly awe-inspiring.

The look is even more solemn.

Speaking of which, their Nanzhong army had already fought with Ganning's naval army, but looking at this murderous battalion, Meng Xu knew that he had fought with Ganning on the river before.

It's just that it's brave and ruthless, and the two sides rely on courage to fight.

And this Chu army is the real army of Chu, a mysterious battle formation, and a brave general.

"Now that the soldiers are coming to the city, I wonder if you have any countermeasures?" At this moment, Yonghong had only one strategy in his heart, guarding until the Chu army ran out of food, and then retreated on his own.

However, Yonghong certainly hopes that there will be a better way. Turning around, he asked the generals.

"The Chu army is coming from afar, and it is a 200,000-strong army, so it must be very difficult to replenish, as long as we hold on for a few months, we can wait for the Chu army to retreat on its own."

A Yonghongfeng Zhenbei general stepped forward and hugged his fists.

Yonghong nodded expressionlessly when he heard this, and said, "What General Zhenbei said is reasonable. But anyone can see that Yonghong is a little dissatisfied.

The general of Zhenbei smiled awkwardly and retreated.

Yonghong set his sights on Meng Huo, although during this period of time, because of the difference in clans, Meng Huo's power was too huge. There was a little friction between Yonghong and Meng Shu.

But after all, it is now the Chu army going south, and the so-called nest is finished, and Yonghong began to trust Meng Huo more. And Meng Huo is also the only famous general in Nanzhong.

"When did you hear that the Chu army should retreat due to lack of food? That was what Cao Cao did, and Shuzhong was the country of abundance, although Liu Zhang was weak, but its grain reserves were estimated to be comparable to the Chu State of Koufeng. Even if the transportation route is a little longer and a little farther, but it costs a lot of farmers, there will be no shortage of food. Therefore, there is no way out. Meng Huo's mood at the moment was similar to that of Yonghong, and he didn't look at it coldly, and said very seriously.

It's not that Meng Huo looks down on Cao Mengde, but that's the case. Cao Cao's north was already riddled with holes, and every time he fought, grain had to be counted.

It is better to send troops in the winter and return in the spring. However, Kou Feng's southeastern Chu State was very rich.

Meng Huo really hadn't heard of any time when Kou Feng led his troops to battle, and he would retire because of food problems.

"General Meng said that if Kou Feng wants to support the war with us in Nanzhong, he needs to mobilize a lot of manpower and material resources to support it. Farmers, in particular, move by tens of thousands. If hundreds of thousands of people are not producing, what will they eat next year? What a lot of pressure is this? "What Meng Huo said is definitely reasonable, but there are still some people who are not convinced, said one of the Pingbei generals of Yonghongfeng.

"There is enough grain in Shu to feed millions of people for one or two years." Meng Shu sneered and said.

"This." General Pingbei was a little speechless, but it seemed to be like this. The richness of Shu is beyond people's imagination.

"Can't you hold on?" Yonghong was a little flustered when he heard this, he thought that holding on was the only way at present, but the Chu army had no food problem at all, and it was impossible for him to retreat on his own.

They can hold out for half a year, or even a year, but can they hold out for two years? Even if they are not breached, their food will be exhausted.

"In the current situation, we can't stick to it. If the king defends the city by himself, I will lead the army outside, and the two sides will think that they are horns, and look for fighters to drive Kou Feng away. Meng Yu hugged Yonghong with his fist.

"Okay." Yonghong groaned for a moment and chose to trust Meng Huo. Whether it is Meng Shu's ability or the combat ability of his army, it is enough to fight the Chu army in the field.

"Go and take out all 30,000 Wei knives." Immediately, Yonghong even ordered.

"No." A small official beside him made a promise and immediately went to give the order. After the little official left, Yonghong said to Meng Shu: "The Chu army has a Chu sword, and if you don't have a corresponding blade, I'm afraid you will suffer." On the contrary, the widow can defend the city to the death, and there is a city wall as a support, and it can still be supported. 30,000 Wei knives, all of which were allocated to the generals. ”

"Thank you, Your Majesty."

Meng was thanked.

Immediately, Meng Yu led Meng You and other barbarian generals down the city, and soon led a large army out of the West Gate, intending to set up a large camp nearby.

"King, can Meng Shu be trusted? After all, the news of Kou Feng's return to Xiangyang was brought by Meng You, but now Kou Feng has appeared outside the city. ”

There was a henchman general who said to Yonghong after Meng Shu left.

Just now there was General Zhenbei, General Pingbei and Meng Shu had a dispute, but in fact, the core problem is still this. The news that Kou Feng returned to Xiangyang was brought back by Meng You, which is too suspicious.

"If Meng Shu is really anti-willful, when the widow leads his troops to Yunnan, he can occupy Dian City with a large army and welcome Kou Feng into the city. He won't do the opposite. ”

Yonghong said.

In fact, he is also a little suspicious in his heart, but the top priority is really not the time to be suspicious.

"No." When the henchman heard this, he had to make a promise, but the suspicion in his heart was buried.

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"Hahaha, this Dong He really makes Gu happy."

At present, the Chu camp has not been fully established, but Kou Feng's Chinese army tent has already been built. At this moment, inside the big tent, Kou Feng was holding a roll of bamboo slips and laughing.

The bamboo slip is Dong He's official document, which records in detail the process and results of Yonghong's crusade against Yunnan. And at present, Dong Hezheng is leading thousands of elite soldiers from the Yunnan Institute to the north and connect with him.

Yunnan City was originally a stronghold set up by Kou Feng in Nanzhong. He put Dong He in Yunnan to defend the city. and hold the city until his army comes.

As long as Yunnan can be kept, the grain in Shuzhong can start directly from Chengdu and reach Yunnan through several counties.

can support him for a long time on his southern expedition. But unexpectedly, Dong He not only defended the city, but also designed to defeat Yonghong and earned an army of 120,000.

It really surprised Kou Feng. Of course, at the same time as the accident, Kou Feng's heart was also full of joy. According to the spies, there are currently about 150,000 soldiers and horses in Nanzhong.

Now Yonghong has lost 120,000 soldiers and horses outside the city of Yunnan, which is definitely a big victory for the Chu army. The advantage has become greater.

"Dong Taishou's contribution is not only great, but also the first merit of the king's southern expedition. Generous rewards should be given to motivate the soldiers. "In the big tent, except for Kou Feng, Zhuge Liang, Zhang Song and others are all there.

Zhang Song raised his fist at Kou Feng and said.

"Hmm. Pass on Gu's order, split Nanzhong as Nanzhou, add Dong He as the assassin of Nanzhou, and give the title of Marquis of Guannei. His title of General Dangnan will be hung on him for the time being. ”

Kou Feng nodded and ordered.

Just like Jingzhou, Yizhou is huge. Kou Feng divided Yizhou into Jingnan and Jingbei. It has long been the meaning of Lietu Nanzhong as a new state.

It just so happened that Dong He made another great contribution, so he took advantage of the trend.

Originally, the official position of the Chu State has always been non-interference between civil and military. Those who command the army are the ones who command the troops, and civilian officials are civilian officials. However, Dong He is more special.

Previously, it was Kou Feng who gave Dong He peace of mind, and specially gave him the title of General Dangnan. This will have to be withdrawn sooner or later, but considering that there is currently a war, Dong He will still have to lead a large army.

For the time being, I will take it as a part-time officer.

"No." Zhang Song promised and immediately went down to draft the paperwork.

"Sitting alone in the southeast, annexing the land of Shu. If you are not called the king, let you be called the king of the south, and a great talent under a lonely tent can make you embarrassed. After Zhang Song left, Kou Feng was still in a very good mood. He looked at the south with pleasure.