Deng Xian wanted to speak and stopped, and looked at Meng Da for help.

Wei Ba's sentence is ambiguous, it depends on how you understand it.

First of all, the current order to send troops from Fangling is still in the top secret stage, and it stands to reason that except for Meng Da, Zong Pre, and Wei Feng, no one else is qualified to know about this mission. They can certainly guess from all sorts of clues, and they can also know from certain sources, but this conjecture is inaccurate, and those channels are also illegal in the strict sense of the word. Deng Xian belongs to this kind of news that he learned through illegal channels, so Wei Ba had to ask him, who told you?

This, of course, refers directly to Mengda.

In addition, there is another meaning, your information is inaccurate, who said that we are going to use these thousands of people to fight hard? You all heard it wrong.

This meaning is much kinder than the first meaning. At this time, how you understand it depends on how much hostility you have in your heart. If you think that Wei Ba is deliberately making things difficult and picking bones in the egg, you will understand it from the first meaning, such as the current Deng Xian and Meng Da, if you think that Wei Ba is not hostile, just joking, then you will understand it from the second meaning. For example, Zong Pre and Wei Feng.

Meng Da's face became ugly, but he couldn't attack.

Wei Ba turned his head with a smile and greeted Meng Da's jaw. "General, you have lived in Fangling for a long time, and you are most familiar with the terrain here. The world is divided into three parts, between Fangling, Xiangyang and Jiangling, it is the hub of the world, which affects the whole body. It is precisely for this reason that the prime minister entrusted you with a heavy responsibility. However, although the general can fight well, with only 7,000 people, I am afraid that he will not be able to turn the tide, right? ”

Meng Dazheng was embarrassed, and when he heard this, he hurriedly borrowed the slope to get off the donkey. Haha smiled, shook his head and said modestly: "Ziyu, what you said is too right. I have a lot of responsibility. I can't forget it. Now that Cao Rui is stationed in Wancheng and Sun Quan is stationed in Jiangling, I dare not take it lightly. These 7,000 soldiers are brave. But it's hard to support it alone, so I'm waiting for you and the prime minister's army to support. It's just, Ziyu. Prime minister...... When will he arrive? ”

Wei Ba smiled slightly, Meng Da still grabbed Zhuge Liang and didn't let go, that's right, as long as he doesn't catch me. "The prime minister is rushing to Hanzhong, and he won't come to Fangling, he is very confident in the general's ability, so. He handed over the battle here to the general and the rebel general, believing that with the ability of the two, he would definitely be able to complete the important task. ”

"Rebel General?" Meng Da breathed a sigh of relief, and raised his eyebrows: "He wants to move to Fangling?" ”

"Exactly." Wei Ba smiled lightly: "The rebellious general is the main general, and the general is the deputy general." However, this is only a nominal division. I don't think even if the rebel general is here, he won't ignore the general's talent. General, you will definitely be able to show your strength this time, make meritorious contributions, and comfort the spirit of the emperor in the sky. ”

Meng Da was a little embarrassed. He understood what Wei Ba meant. This is an opportunity for you, you should seize it and wash the stains on your body, otherwise, after a hundred years, what face do you have to see the first emperor Liu Bei?

Meng Da bowed down to receive the order, and arched his hand to the west: "Da Yuan is the first soldier, and he will not turn his heel in death, and he will definitely live up to the prime minister's kindness." ”

Zong Yu nodded with satisfaction. Wei Ba came to Fangling again this time, his words were thorough and sharp, much more clever than the last time he could only move his fists, it seems that the prime minister sent him to Fangling with the right person.

After a verbal contest that made Meng Da retreat, Wei Ba began to deploy pre-war preparations. Wu Yi led an army of 20,000 people still on the road, and the relevant grain, grass, and ordnance were not moved, and it was impossible to launch an effective attack with these 7,000 people alone. But this does not prevent them from preparing in advance, both materially and spiritually.

Meng Da has been running Fangling for many years, and last time he was almost broken by Sima Yi, he was a little more careful, he rushed to repair Anqiao Stop, and sent scouts from afar to go deep into Wancheng and Jiangling, so he was very clear about the movements of Wei and Wu. Zhuge Liang decided to take him as the main attack, attack from Fangling, disturb Xiangyang, and then shake Cao Rui stationed in Wancheng and Sun Quan stationed in Jiangling, which should be said to be wise. Although Wu Yi has a noble status, in terms of combat ability and understanding of the terrain in this area, he is far from catching up with Meng Da's level.

Wei Ba first explained the strategic intent of this time. Cao Wei's main force was attacking Guanzhong, and Guanzhong was too important to them, so they went all out, and at any cost, they also wanted to take Guanzhong back. However, the Shu Han army had a geographical advantage, stubbornly guarding Tongguan and Shangluo, and it was difficult to break through quickly with the strength of Wei alone. Next, it will be a protracted war of attrition between the two sides.

While Wei was desperate, he was bound to prevent Wu from making trouble, so Cao Rui ignored the face of Sun Quan's big loss just last year, made peace with Sun Quan, and explained that he was powerful, inducing Sun Quan to attack Yong'an and forcing Shu to fight on two fronts. It is impossible for Sun Quan not to know Cao Rui's thoughts, but Shu Han occupies Guanzhong, and once it becomes strong, the threat to him is not small, so from his point of view, even if there is no Cao Rui's instigation, he can't sit back and watch Shu get Guanzhong smoothly.

Of course, Sun Quan's mind is not exactly the same as Cao Rui's. Cao Rui was forced to recapture Guanzhong, while Sun Quan had the intention to wait and see, and when the Han and Wei sides fought to defeat both sides, he would take advantage of it. At the moment, his threat to Shu Han is more of a situation, playing a diversion role.

Wei Ba didn't say anything about Sun Quan's desire to be emperor, and there was no need for Meng Da and others to know about this matter.

At present, Wei and Wu have a common goal, but they are also wary of each other, which can be seen from Cao Rui's entry into Wancheng and Sun Quan's stationing in Jiangling. Wei Ba pointed to the three locations of Wancheng, Jiangling and Fangling on the map, and Zuihou fell on the central point of Xiangyang.

"The three kingdoms of Han, Wei and Wu competed, Xiangyang is the top priority, whoever gets Xiangyang, who will master the key points. In that year, Guanhou Northern Expedition, Han Wei fought in Xiangyang, but Sun Quan stabbed him in the back, fatally Guanhou died, and Xiangyang fell into the hands of Cao Wei. For us, Xiangyang is a mountain in front of us, and for Sun Quan, Xiangyang is also a knife hanging above our heads. ”

Wei Ba looked around with a smile: "You are all battle-hardened generals, I think you should know that this is the ribs of the Three Kingdoms, it is itchy meat, as long as you touch it lightly, you will feel uncomfortable." ”

Everyone laughed knowingly. The metaphor of tickle meat is too precise. This point of Xiangyang is indeed the most sensitive position of the three parties, and they will be worried when there is any wind and grass.

"That, when our 30,000 male divisions put out the jiashi to send troops to Xiangyang, what will Cao Rui think? What would Sun Quan think? ”

"They're going to fidget." Zong pre-stroked his beard and shook his head repeatedly. He had already received an order from Zhuge Liang to cooperate closely with Wei Ba and take this opportunity to strengthen his control over Fangling. At this moment, of course, he has to fully support Wei Ba. "If nothing else, they will be on guard to prevent the other two from joining forces."

Wei Ba glanced at Zong Yu gratefully, and then looked at Meng Da. Meng Da also nodded in agreement: "That's right." Wu Wei jointly attacked me, in fact, they were also in the same bed and had different dreams, and they were wary of each other. At this moment, it is the time when the soldiers are not tired of deceit, showing it in form, disturbing their hearts, and sincerity is the best policy. ”

Wei Ba stroked his palm and said: "The general is really clever, and he broke through the mystery in one word. No wonder the prime minister said that it is most appropriate to hand over this important matter to Mencius. ”

Meng Da smiled, he didn't believe that Zhuge Liang would say that. However, Wei Ba can give him face like this, and he does not reject it. He tilted his face and smiled: "So, are we going to stop there?" ”

Wei Ba shook his head and continued to state his opinion. Saying beautiful things can certainly alleviate hostility, but if you really want the other party to be convinced, you have to show real skills.

"The way of using soldiers is to care about reality and reality. Count white as black, and replace defense with offense. The real is virtual, the virtual is real, the virtual is real, the enemy is indistinguishable, and the best policy is the case. Wei Ba looked around and said loudly: "Our army once broke into the pass with 20,000 men, laying the foundation for today's advantage. Now there are 30,000 soldiers, and as long as they are properly prepared, once the fighters appear, it will be enough to turn the virtual into reality and launch a real attack. ”

Wei Ba turned around and pointed to Wancheng and Jiangling: "Everyone, Wancheng is 1,200 miles away from here, and Jiangling is not much the same, if we go down the Han River and arrive in Xiangyang, it will be closer to them." He clapped his palms and said loudly: "Ladies and gentlemen, the monarchs of the two countries are all at our disposal, and it depends on your mind who you want to stab." Such a good opportunity is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. ”

When the generals heard this, they laughed. Meng Da was unmoved, he thought about it, and asked: "This opportunity is indeed a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, but where the monarch is, there must be heavy defenses, not to mention Wancheng and Jiangling City, which are strong and deep, is Xiangyang, which is also easy to defend and difficult to attack." After the Red Cliff, Xiangyang and Fancheng, which stand by the Han River, are the places where the three parties fight for each other, but no matter whether Guanhou has the Northern Expedition that year, or the successive uprisings of the Wu State, they have not been able to capture Xiangyang, we only have 30,000 people, what can we do? ”

"General, this is the purpose of the Prime Minister's sending me." Wei Ba pointed to his nose and smiled: "If you want to talk about the sophistication of marching and combat, I am not as good as a general, and if you want to build all kinds of siege equipment, general, I am still a little proud of the capital." You say, don't you? ”

Meng Da raised his eyebrows, and suddenly his eyebrows rose. Wei Ba's attainments in machinery, who doesn't know now? He is responsible for building powerful ordnance, plus an army of 30,000, not only to stir up the war situation, but also to turn fiction into reality as Wei Ba said, so that it is not impossible to fight. If you can make a great contribution this time, won't you be able to gain a firm foothold in Shuhan in the future?

"What Ziyu said is very true, when it comes to ordnance manufacturing, you are a well-deserved genius." Meng Da was happy in his heart, and his words became beautiful. "This time, it depends on you whether we can make meritorious contributions or not. Ziyu, you say, we want people, we have people, we want things, we have things. Whatever you want, we will fully support, no two words. ”

Wei Ba bowed and saluted: "Thank you, General." Now, I would like to ask the general to make some noise and get out of Anqiaosai. ”

"Soldiers out of Anqiaosai?" Meng Da thought for a while, immediately understood, and pointed at Deng Xian with his hand: "Ziyi, you immediately rush into Anqiaosai, let Pan Zhang's husband be careful, and tell him that Wei Senjun is here again." ”

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Well, the tiger was powerful, and he squeezed Lao Zhuang down again, and he wanted to cry without tears. Ask for a monthly pass, Lao Zhuang wants to squeeze in again! (To be continued.) )