Chapter 986 (2/2)

”No problem. Our army has collected a large amount of grain and grass from the people and can fight a protracted war. Cao Cao's territory is not as large as our army's, but it has mobilized a large number of troops with the same number as our army. The pressure on logistics is not small. If we want to confront each other, we must persist.” Jia Xu said with a smile.

In fact, the battle between Liu Ye and Cao Cao is much like the battle of Guandu in history. Tian Feng once suggested that Yuan Shao send a light cavalry to attack Xuchang. Yuan Shao didn't accept it because of his child's serious illness. Later, he fell in love with Cao Cao in Guandu. However, he still beat Cao Cao so much that he wrote a letter to Xun Yu, who stayed in Xudu, and planned to return to Xudu.

Cao Cao's logistics pressure was great. Although Yuan Shao had many troops, he had more food and grass. Whether it was a quick battle or a protracted war, it was beneficial to Yuan Shao.

Similarly, whether it's a quick battle or a protracted war, it's also good for Liu Ye.

The only advantage for the Cao army was that the Cao army fought locally, and the transportation distance of grain and grass was relatively short, and the logistics pressure was less. However, with Zhuge Liang's proposal of wooden oxen and flowing horses, the logistics pressure of the Xiliang army was also reduced. Liu Ye had already ordered Dangxian, Fengxian, Peixian (not Xiaopei, the hometown of Gaozu) to build large granaries, and all the grain and grass were transported to these places and then sent to the military camp.

”In this case, our army and Cao army will spend energy here to see who can consume more energy.” Liu Ye laughs.

”Lord Qin, I have a plan to decide Huainan first.” Guo Jia's eyes were clear.

”Be filial.”

”Huainan is an important place for Cao's army, because the north and south of Huainan connect Xuzhou and Jiangdong. Once Huainan is captured, the north and south of the Cao army will be cut off, which will certainly cause a great blow to the morale of the Cao army!”

This is the case in the battle of yewang in history. During the Warring States period, the state of Qin sent troops to capture the yewang of South Korea, separating the Shangdang county from the local area at one stroke, with the intention of forcing Shangdang county to surrender and annexing 17 cities of Shangdang county. After Shangdang county was divided, people were terrified. However, Fengting, the governor of Shangdang County, was unwilling to surrender to the state of Qin. He simply surrendered to the state of Zhao, which led to the outbreak of the war of Changping.

”XiahouDun in Huainan was defeated, and his military morale was not very strong. However, after the troops were stationed in the fields, the troops should be up to 40000, while that of Liuyu Prefecture was no more than 30000. Maybe he could win the field battle, but he was only afraid of guarding Shouchun and other strong cities and would not easily go out to battle.” Ma Chao interrupted.”Our army can divide its troops. Don't send a cavalry army to the south of Huainan to cooperate with Liu Yuzhou in fighting!”

Guo Jiachang said: ”our army occupied Liangzhou, Bingzhou and Youzhou, and the horse producing areas were all in our hands. Shortly after Cao's new acquisition of Liaodong, Cao's army had no time to train cavalry. Therefore, there must be more infantry and less cavalry in the army, while our army was tens of thousands of cavalry.”

”Send a cavalry to the south to join forces with Liu Yuzhou to cut off the food supply channel of Cao army, pursue the enemy, and constantly eliminate the active strength of Cao army in Huainan area. In this way, our army has taken the initiative in strategy!”

As soon as Guo Jia said this, Ma Chao immediately stood up and said, ”Mr. fengxiao, who will give up the task of dividing the troops? General, please ask Ma Chao to fight. ”

Ma Chao is a senior general in the Xiliang army. He has great prestige. Ma Xiu and Ma tie are his younger brothers. Naturally, they dare not compete with his elder brother. Therefore, no one stands up except Ma Chao. Ma Chao is also elated and thinks that this task belongs to me.

However, Liu Ye did not point Ma Chao's general, but said, ”Zilong.”

Hearing Liu Ye call his name, Zhao Yun immediately stood up and said, ”Yun is here. What can I do for the general?”

”If you lead your cavalry down to the South and cooperate with Liu Yuzhou in the battle of Huainan, can you cut off the Cao army's food and grass?” Liu Ye asked.

Zhao Yun didn't expect that Liu Ye would hand over such a heavy task to himself, and he was inevitably excited: ”I'll take the order, thank you for your trust!”