Chapter 293
Pang Tong’s Strategem (2)
“Teacher, how are you planning to make the Wolf Cavalry disappear?” People like Pang Tong has Zhang Xiu’s respect as a good advisor could make all the difference . Zhang Xiu has experienced this before . Jia Xu was one such person . Jia Xu had helped him win against Cao Cao who had Guo Jia, one of the top four strategists in the Three Kingdoms .
What gave Zhang Xiu a deep impression was his time at Jianan when Cao Cao attacked and surrounded him . Yuan Shao then launched a surprise attack on Xudu, causing Cao Cao to retreat . Zhang Xiu chased Cao Cao while Liu Biao cut off Cao Cao’s escape route . Cao Cao defeated them both before retreating to the North again . Zhang Xiu personally led his troops to chase . At that time, Jia Xu discouraged him and said that he must not pursue or he would be defeated . Zhang Xiu did not listen and was defeated by Cao Cao . After that, Jia Xu encouraged him to pursue Cao Cao’s Army . Zhang Xiu replied reluctantly . “I did not listen to you earlier and was defeated . Now that I am defeated, why must I continue the pursuit?” Jia Xu then said, “The situation has changed . If you pursue, you will profit . ” Zhang Xiu listened to Jia Xu’s proposal and gathered the troops to pursue again . This time, he defeated Cao Cao’s guards .
This caused Zhang Xiu to really respect strategists and advisors .
Zhang Xiu was very good to Jia Xu in Wancheng . However, he was someone swayed by personal feelings just like how Lu Bu was last time . Chen Gong would dare to argue against Lu Bu angrily but Jia Xu would not say anything if his advice was not taken .
After the death of Cao Cao’s son, Jia Xu was cherished like gold . Jia Xu also would not say anything unless asked . Even if someone was plotting against Zhang Xiu, Jia Xu would not say anything to protect himself . One example was Pang Tong making use of Zhang Xiu . Jia Xu noticed this but said nothing .
Zhang Xiu came out on his own and did not bring Jia Xu . Now, he meets Liu Bei’s strategist that is not any inferior to Jia Xu . Wancheng was located in Jingzhou and the boss of Jingzhou is Liu Biao . Zhang Xiu would naturally be concerned about it, and also about Pang Tong’s reputation .
“General Yang Wu is too polite . ” The word teacher is a respectful word . Liu Bei could call him Pang Tong and Pang Tong would be able to accept it as that one was his own Lord . On the other hand, Pang Tong had to reciprocate the politeness as Zhang Xiu was an outsider .
“Milord . General Yang Wu . Come and take a look . ” Pang Tong had already set up several large tables in the hall . He then took out a roll of sheepskin . This was a detailed map of Yangzhou that also showed the mountains and rivers . Even Wancheng was on it . Zhang Xiu looked at several spots nearby Wancheng and then glanced at Pang Tong . Does he already have a plan to swallow up Yangzhou? Zhang Xiu looked at Pang Tong and Liu Bei . Zhang Xiu did not compete for the world during those troubled times . He knew of his own abilities . He could still manage if it was to become a commanding general . However, he was not good enough to manage the army and government . Otherwise, have made Wancheng a military fortress instead of a county with large population .
Zhang Xiu had wanted to find a boss and work for him . With twenty thousand Xiliang Cavalry, his boss would also be happy . That is why Zhang Xiu has a lot of assets . However, things have changed . He had offended Cao Cao by killing his son . Even if Cao Cao disregard past grudges, Zhang XIu would still be worried . On the other hand, his current boss Liu Biao was not something worth thinking about . Although he was Zhang Xiu’s current boss, Zhang Xiu was already thinking about leaving . Only a fool would join a company that was about to collapse . Besides that, Yuan Shao was fighting Cao Cao . If he were to join Yuan Shao and then Yuan Shao was defeated, the first one to suffer would be him . The only remaining ones were Liu Bei, Sun Ce and Lu Bu .
Zhang Xiu was currently fighting Lu Bu so Lu Bu was out .
Sun Ce was a good choice as he would be happy for the cavalry . However, Wancheng is too far away from Jiangdong . Liu Biao would immediately stop this from happening .
The only remaining one was Liu Bei . If Liu Bei only has a small part of Yuzhou, Zhang Xiu would not be interested . After all, the place was too small and Liu Bei’s strength would only be about the same as Zhang Xiu . Why would Zhang Xiu join him? However, if Liu Bei wins half of Yangzhou, they would no longer be small . Liu Bei also have the White Eared soldiers and the Qingzhou Army . Together with his Xiliang Cavalry, they stand a chance in capturing the world . This made Zhang Xiu a little excited .
“If they want to go to Shouchun from Lujiang, they would need to pass Hefei . If not, they would need to detour around the Lujiang County . ”
“After passing by Hefei, there would be a forest leading towards Shouchun . This is a main road and it would not be possible for a large group to take it . All we need to do is set up an ambush at the edge of the forest and wait for the Wolf Cavalry to arrive . ” Pang Tong strategized . It was not possible for them to take out Liu Bei’s Army and fight against the Wolf Cavalry . This would only lead to Liu Bei’s defeat . All they could do was to set up ambushes and exhaust their enemies .
“What about us?” Zhang Xiu was puzzled . If it was setting up ambushes, his cavalry would not be able to hide the warhorses in the forest . They could only do it with Liu Bei’s infantries . So why would they tell him about this?
“General Yangwu . At the edge of this forest is a place called Baoqiu . ” Baoqiu was a small hill . As it looked a bit like a tower, its called Baoqiu . “We need you to wait behind Baoqiu with your Xiliang Cavalry . When we give the signal, go to the road and cut off their ways of escaping . ” Pang Tong said that the Liu Bei’s Army would be able to ambush the Wolf Cavalry but would have problems getting them to stay . After all, the heavy cavalry would be able to run away . However, with the Xiliang Cavalry behind them, it would be difficult to escape . Even if they managed to escape, the Xiliang Cavalry would be able to pursue .
“Haha . Teacher . Let us do it like this . ” Zhang Xiu was becoming more and more satisfied with the Liu Bei’s Army . The Lord was good and the soldiers were talented . He was only short of Shouchun and Lujiang before he obtains half of Yangzhou . It was a boss with great potential .
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The Wolf Cavalry had indeed set off from Lujiang River . It took them more than three days to reach Hefei . They rode to Shouchun without stopping . Lu Bu even personally led the group as he was looking for his daughter . He knew how dangerous Yangzhou was . Liu Mang was currently at Yuzhou with the main army . Only Xu Shu remained at Yangzhou . Although there were over fifty thousand troops in the army, they were only third-rate troops . Some of them do not even have decent weapons . After all, even the rich and wealthy Liu Biao would not be able to equip fifty thousand troops properly . These soldiers were recruited by Liu Mang to serve as reserves or cannon fodders .
They have also lost twenty thousand of these troops at Hefei . Only thirty thousand remained . Twenty thousand were stationed at Lujiang while the remaining ten thousand were stationed at Shouchun . Now, Shouchun is in a crisis . Liu Bei had over ten thousand troops and Zhang Xiu had twenty thousand cavalry . Shouchun would soon become a huge battlefield . At such a time, his daughter rode to Shouchun to find Liu Mang . This turned everything into a mess . No one would care if she was Lu Bu’s daughter on the battlefield . Although Lu Liqing was strong, if she was taken prisoner, Shouchun would no longer be able to be defended . Liu Bei would be able to use her as a threat . Even if Shouchun could hold out, it would still fall . She is also Liu Mang’s wife . Lu Bu fully expects Lu Qiling to be captured by now . He believes the only way to save his daughter would be on the battlefield .
And so, Lu Bu rushed quickly . They whipped their horses to ride faster than Lu Liqing . A horse’s life was like the life of their brother as they were cavalry . However, at that point in time, they no longer showed any regard for their brother .
They soon left Hefei behind and reached the forest . At the edge of the forest was the main road to Shouchun . The road was built during Emperor Wu’s reign in the Han Dynasty . Emperor Wu did not only conquer the Western regions but also had a strong control of Huainan . In case there was a revolt, his imperial guards would be able to act quickly . This was why the roads were well maintained . Yuan Shu also maintained the road, not for any kind of strategy but to stroll around conveniently .
“The forest, the roads, and Baoqiu!” These were all things Lu Bu knew . Lu Bu furrowed his eyes . Even when teaching Liu Mang about military matters, they joked about the possibility of an ambush at that location . After all, these were all common knowledge . When Lu Bu enters a forest, he would subconsciously be on guard . However, he was not able to waste time . His daughter would have a higher chance of entering the battlefield every time he delays . Lu Bu could not afford to waste time .
“Full charge!” Since it was impossible to explore the area, he could only rush over . Even if there were ambushes, it would not be so easy to stop a full charge from the Wolf Cavalry . This is also a way to protect themselves from ambushes .
“Yes!” The Wolf Cavalry passed the order quickly and sprinted quickly .
The Wolf Cavalry followed the long main road into the forest .
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