Chapter 738

Luyang county is located in the north of Nanyang County.

Once in Luyang County, Zhang Xiu defeated Cao Cao and captured Cao ang and others, which eventually laid the foundation for her foothold in Nanyang and won 3000 horses for her.

Now Luyang county has been attacked by Cao Cao and Liu Bei.

When Cao Cao attacked Nanyang County, he mobilized 50000 elite soldiers, and even more elite tigers and leopards rode with him. When Liu Bei sent troops to join Cao Cao, he also sent 20000 troops.

Liu Bei in Runan County, but also left a certain number of troops to guard.

Because although he is now united with Cao Cao, but he has not yet handed over Yuzhou Runan, still occupy a considerable number of places. According to the agreement between Liu Bei and Cao Cao, the area north of Xinye in Nanyang County captured by Cao Cao and Liu Bei in this battle belongs to Cao Cao. The area to the south of Xinye belongs to Liu Bei.

In addition, Cao Cao had to send troops south with Liu Bei to help Liu Bei capture Jingzhou. After Liu Bei captured Jingzhou, he established himself in Xiangyang, and then he would give up Yuzhou, Runan and other places.

This is a deal between Liu Bei and Cao Cao.

Both sides get what they need!

At the same time, it is also the territory of Zhang Xiu.

After Cao Cao and Liu Bei conquered Luyang County, neither Cao Cao nor Liu Bei ever stationed in the city. Instead, they led their troops outside the city. However, Cao Cao arranged a few soldiers to enter Luyang county to control it.

The army took a rest in Luyang county and continued to move south.

All the way south from Luyang County, with Cao Cao and Liu Bei's soldiers, all the places along the way can't resist.

All the counties have fallen.

Even Wan County, Xinye and other important towns have fallen. When Cao Cao kept going south and approached Chaoyang County, Huang Zhong's troops went north from Jiangxia County, arrived in Xiangyang, and finally settled down in Xiangyang.

Huang Zhong never went north to Nanyang County.

The total number of troops under Huang Zhong's command is 30000. Only relying on the 30000 flying bear army can't stop the army of Cao Cao and Liu Bei. Under this premise, Huang Zhong and Kuai Liang decided to give up Nanyang County and stay in Xiangyang with all their strength to wait for reinforcements.

This news has spread to the table of Cao Cao's case.

When Cao Cao got the news, he didn't care about Huang Zhong's transfer. What he wants to do now is to work together with Liu Bei to conquer Jingzhou directly, break Xiangyang, let Liu Bei take charge of Jingzhou, and let Liu Bei fight with Zhang Xiu.

This is Cao Cao's intention.

Just when Cao Cao and Liu Bei captured Chaoyang County and went south to Deng county. A sentinel quickly ran to Cao Cao and reported: "Sikong, there is an urgent report."

Cao Cao took over the information and opened it up for inspection. After watching it, he waved his hand to let the sentry down, then called Guo Jia and Xun you, saying: "just received the news, Zhang Xiu quickly withdrew from Yizhou, from the east of Hanzhong to the East, and has entered Wudang county to the west of Nanyang County. Now, Zhang Xiu may lead the army to the South and attack us directly. What should we do next? "

Guo Jia asked, "my Lord, what's his strength?"

Cao Cao said: "according to the war report, Zhang Xiu's military strength is about 20000, less than 30000."

"Opportunity

Guo Jia's eyes flashed a light, said: "Zhang Xiu with less than twenty or thirty thousand troops, dare to kill alone. This time, we have a total of 70000 people. "

"Our troops alone have 50000 elite troops, and Liu Bei's 20000 elite troops. It's very easy to defeat this army of Zhang Xiu. "

"I suggest that the army continue to go south. After seizing Deng County, they change their attitude and rush north to attack Zhang Xiu's army. Now Deng county is around the corner. After taking Deng County, some soldiers are stationed here to prevent Huang Zhong of Jingzhou from going north to join Zhang Xiu. Our main forces concentrated on attacking Zhang Xiu. "

Guo Jia said: "Zhang Xiu is the core of the whole Guanzhong army. As long as we defeat Zhang Xiu, it's easy to destroy her territory. "

Xun you said in a deep voice: "to capture the thief and the king, what filial piety says is very true. Lord, I agree with the proposal of filial piety. This time, first solve the South Nanyang County Zhang Xiu. In recent years, Zhang Xiu has been fighting many battles, so that he is arrogant. With just over 20000 troops, we dare to fight. "

Cao Cao stroked his beard under his jaw and nodded: "although Zhang Xiu's troops are not many, they can't be underestimated. For Zhang Xiu, we must not take it lightly. "

"What the LORD said is true

Guo Jia, Xun you and others agreed.

Those who are enemies of Zhang Xiu have seen the power of Zhang Xiu. It's not only Zhang Xiu's martial arts, but also her drinking capacity, and her ability to fight with soldiers.

Cao Cao said, "come on

After the soldiers entered, Cao Cao said, "go to Liu Bei's barracks immediately and invite Liu Bei to come and discuss the issue of sending troops."

"Here it is

The soldiers went to send orders. Not long after that, Liu Bei came in a hurry.

This time, Liu Bei came with Guan Yu and Zhuge Liang. When it comes to discussing the strategy of sending troops, Liu Bei must take Zhuge Liang with him. Guan Yu is like his shadow.Liu Bei bowed his hand and said, "what's the matter with Sikong

Cao Cao said: "I just got the news that the army led by Zhang Xiu has entered from Wudang county to the west of Nanyang County. Today's Zhang Xiu leads a large army and comes straight at us. "

Liu Bei said, "did Zhang Xiu give up Yizhou?"

Cao Cao nodded, said: "in the face of yuan Benchu, the official and Xuande's attack, the full three armies to kill, Zhang Xiu can only give up Yizhou."

"But you can't give up. At the beginning, I got the news that Zhang Xiu led 60000 or 70000 troops to attack Liu Zhang. Now, he has only withdrawn with less than 30000 troops. It can be seen that some troops are left in Yizhou to continue to attack Liu Zhang. "

"Now Zhang Xiu's troops are less than 30000."

"I thought about it. When we captured Deng County, Zhang Xiu at that time might be close to Yin county. At that time, we will rush northward to fight against Zhang Xiu and try to annihilate her first. "

Cao Cao said in a deep voice: "as long as Zhang Xiu is defeated, it will be as easy as a palm to seize her territory. Xuande, what do you think? "

Liu Bei thought carefully.

He didn't think there was anything good about going north to attack Zhang Xiu. Because if Zhang Xiu is really annihilated, it will not be difficult to annihilate him with Cao Cao's strength.

This is Liu Bei's consideration.

Liu Bei had his own consideration and said slowly: "Cao Sikong, in my opinion, although Zhang Xiu's troops are small, it may be a trap. It's intended to attract us to the north."

"After all, Zhang Xiu is very cunning."

"Now that we have entered Deng County, we can enter Xiangyang by walking further south. As long as we win Xiangyang, it will be easier to deal with Zhang Xiu. "

"Before Zhang Xiu arrives in Xiangyang, let's wipe out Huang Zhong's main force. If we take Deng county and go north, it is very likely that Huang Zhong will go north. Once Huang Zhong and Zhang Xiu meet, his strength will be enhanced. "

Liu Bei said: "it will be very difficult to wipe out Zhang Xiu at that time."

Cao Cao's eyes narrowed.

Cao Cao is very clear about Liu Bei's intention. Liu Bei is worried that he will tear down the bridge. Therefore, Liu Bei suggested that he attack Xiangyang in the South first. At that time, Liu Bei can have a foothold in Xiangyang.

At that time, when Zhang Xiu went south, Cao Cao had to rely on Liu Bei's strength to destroy Zhang Xiu.

If we go north now, almost all the counties in Nanyang County are occupied by Cao Cao's strength. Under this premise, Liu Bei has no sense of security and is unwilling to go north.

Cao Cao's heart was like a mirror, saying: "Xuande, when we go north, I will leave some troops stationed in Deng county to stop Huang Zhong going north. In this way, Zhang Xiu and Huang Zhong could not meet. And our coalition forces can go all out to encircle and suppress Zhang Xiu. Xuande, this is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. We should seize it. "

After a pause, Cao Cao continued: "Xuande, you have been in Jingzhou, you know the city of Xiangyang. Xiangyang City is strong, easy to defend and difficult to attack. If you want to attack, you can't capture it overnight. Now, it's better to go north first to solve Zhang Xiu's army. "