mtl008 Chapter 733: Jun Yi's Advice is Surprising
Chapter 733: Jun Yi's Advice is Surprising
Chapter 733: Jun Yi's Advice is Surprising
Taking advantage of the increasing rain, Zhang He, after giving instructions to Zhang Yi about the defense of Bowang, headed south with a few followers back to Xinye City.
As soon as he returned to Xinye City, Zhang He went to Mi Yang's house in person to ask for a meeting.
When Ding Feng heard the news, he came out and saw that Zhang He, who had recently gained Mi Yang's trust, was soaked all over.
Considering Zhang He's current age, Ding Feng couldn't help but become anxious.
Ding Feng quickly fetched a towel and came to Zhang He. While wiping the rain off Zhang He's body, he said in a caring tone:
"What made the general so anxious?
Although it is summer in Jingzhou, if you catch a cold from the rain, you may get seriously ill."
Ding Feng's concern made Zhang He's tense expression look better.
But Zhang He, mindful of his mission, did not respond to Ding Feng's concern, but immediately asked:
"Is the Grand Marshal in the mansion?"
There was an anxious tone in Zhang He's words without any hesitation.
Ding Feng also didn't want Zhang He to be anxious.
Ding Feng answered:
"The Grand Marshal is discussing matters with Deng Ai and several other generals. I think he will summon the general after the discussion is over."
After receiving Ding Feng's answer, Zhang He nodded with satisfaction.
Then Zhang He took the towel from Ding Feng's hand and started wiping himself.
Perhaps Mi Yang didn't want to keep Zhang He for too long. As Deng Ai and his companions who had left the mansion appeared in front of Zhang He, Zhang He was also summoned by Mi Yang.
After hearing Mi Yang's summons, Zhang He quickly put the towel in his hand aside, and then walked towards the conference room impatiently.
Not long after, Zhang He, still covered in water, appeared in front of Mi Yang.
When Mi Yang saw Zhang He was soaked, a look of surprise appeared on his face.
"Jun Yi, why are you in such a hurry?"
As he spoke, Mi Yang asked someone to bring his clothes, intending to give them to Zhang He.
With Mi Yang's current status, he could give his clothes to Zhang He to wear, which was a great honor for Zhang He.
Zhang He was touched by this honor.
It also made him more determined to be loyal and advise Mi Yang.
Zhang He bowed deeply to Mi Yang, politely declining his offer, and then he asked:
"Why is the Grand Marshal not moving his troops?"
Zhang He's doubt was exactly the reason why he returned to Xinye overnight.
Nearly ten days had passed since Zhang He attacked Bowang on a rainy night.
Ten days is not a long time, but it was enough for Mi Yang to receive the news of the recovery of Bowang.
Zhang He originally thought that after receiving the news of the recovery of Bowang, Mi Yang would immediately send a general to lead an army to support him in an attempt to completely open the way to attack Xuchang.
But Zhang He waited and waited in Bowang, but never received any latest order from Mi Yang.
The scouts sent by Zhang He also told him that there were no signs of large numbers of reinforcements arriving from the rear.
These two points prove one fact - Mi Yang had no intention of attacking Xuchang.
As the saying goes, speed is of the essence in war. If Mi Yang wanted to attack Xuchang, based on his previous style, a large number of Han troops would arrive at Bowang City in less than five days.
With Zhang He's military strategy, it was not difficult for him to guess this, but after guessing this, Zhang He felt extremely puzzled.
Why!
Xuchang was clearly right in front of us, and its most important reinforcements were clearly trapped in Wancheng. Why did the Grand Marshal keep his troops on hold?
After Zhang He pondered the conversation in his mind, he looked up at Mi Yang and said:
"Bowang was recaptured by our army, and the soldiers and civilians of Xuchang must have been terrified.
Now is a good opportunity for our army to recapture Xuchang in one go.
Opportunity cannot be missed, as it will never come back. I think the Grand Marshal should lead the army north immediately.
I am willing to lead the horse and hold the stirrup for the Grand Marshal, and serve as a meritorious dog."
Mi Yang laughed when he heard Zhang He's words.
No wonder Zhang He was able to serve his lord several times and was always valued. Zhang He's mouth was much more clever than Yu Jin's.
Zhang He saw Mi Yang's smile and thought Mi Yang would agree to his request, but he didn't expect Mi Yang to respond with the following words:
"I will not lead the army north."
After hearing Mi Yang's words, Zhang He became a little anxious.
For a person obsessed with fame and fortune, it is more painful to have the honor right before his eyes but not be able to obtain it than to have him killed.
"Da Sima!"
Zhang He was about to persuade him again, but Mi Yang waved his hand in time to stop him.
"Junyi, you are in the middle of the situation and have overlooked some issues."
"Now may be a good time to attack Xuchang, but Xuchang is not an ordinary city. If I want to take Xuchang, I will need tens of thousands of elite troops.
But if I send tens of thousands of elite troops to attack Xuchang, then if Cao Xiu leads his army out of Wancheng and cuts off our retreat, won’t our army be in danger?”
Mi Yang's explanation calmed Zhang He down.
He had indeed overlooked this point before.
It was really because Cao Xiu's previous performance was a bit cowardly that made Zhang He subconsciously think that no matter how many soldiers Cao Xiu had, he would probably only dare to stay in Wancheng and confine himself.
Now with Mi Yang's reminder, Zhang He suddenly realized.
Since Mi Yang said so, Zhang He felt that he had guessed Mi Yang's intention.
"Could it be that the Grand Marshal wants to use Bowang as a fortress to block Cao Wei's reinforcements and thus take advantage of Cao Xiu's troops in Wancheng?"
Zhang He felt that his inference was very close to Mi Yang's idea.
After all, considering the current situation, this approach is the safest, and it also echoes Mi Yang's previous idea of taking over Bowang.
Unfortunately, Zhang He was wrong again.
"Compared to Cao Xiu's troops, what I want to eat more is the Wu army that has always relied on its natural defenses!"
When Mi Yang said this, Zhang He's face showed great surprise.
Is it because he is old and hard of hearing that he misunderstood what Sima said?
Eat Wu Jun?
Their main opponent now is the Wei army!
What does this have to do with Wu Jun?
It’s not Zhang He’s fault that he couldn’t keep up with Mi Yang’s thinking. It’s not because his military strategy was poor, but because Zhang He was not at Mi Yang’s level.
For Mi Yang, he has always had two opponents.
Seeing Zhang He's extremely surprised expression, Mi Yang smiled and said to him:
"Junyi, if you were Cao Rui, would you sit back and watch such an important city like Xuchang face the attack of our army?
Guided by Mi Yang's words, Zhang He tried to put himself into Cao Rui's perspective to think about the questions raised by Mi Yang.
Soon Zhang He decisively gave the answer:
"impossible!"
"Since you will definitely save Xuchang, how will you come up with a way to rescue Xuchang when Cao Xiu's troops cannot be deployed in a short period of time and Sima Yi's troops cannot leave the defense zone without permission?"
The two most important legions inside are unable to immediately support Xuchang, and internal aid is useless, so what?
Zhang He immediately thought of a possibility:
"It's Wu Jun!"
"Cao Wei and Sun Wu were originally brothers. Now that Xuchang is in trouble, Cao Rui will definitely send someone to ask Sun Quan for help!"
Zhang He's answer made Mi Yang clap his hands and laugh.
"Junyi is a smart man, and Cao Rui is also a smart man. What Junyi can think of, Cao Rui can also think of."
After saying this, Mi Yang's face turned serious.
“Everyone thought that I took Bowang in order to attack Xuchang, or to annihilate Cao Xiu’s troops.
But they don't know that in my eyes, compared with the other two, the navy of Wu is my biggest concern.
On the first day I arrived in Jingzhou, I asked Governor Deng how long it would take for Jingzhou's navy to recover to the standards of its heyday.
Governor Deng replied that it would take at least ten years.
ten years?
Ah.
I am a young man, and young people are always full of energy. I cannot wait as long as ten years.
So is there any way that our navy can catch up with the enemy in a short time?
Sometimes it is difficult to improve, but extremely easy to destroy.
The Yangtze River is mighty, and I currently do not have the ability to compete with the Eastern Wu navy on the Yangtze River.
But what if they come to us on their own?"
When Mi Yang finished speaking, the look in Zhang He's eyes when he looked at Mi Yang could no longer be described as awe.
It's frightening.
I ask, who in the world can guess the real purpose of the Grand Marshal?
(End of this chapter)