The celebration banquet ended quickly. After all, we were on the front line, and no one was greedy for drinks.

The coach is Guan Yu, so there is no need to worry about military discipline, there will never be any mistakes.

After the banquet was gone, everyone immediately discussed matters in the Chinese army's tent.

"Liao Hua, have all the prisoners been counted? Guan Yu asked in a deep voice.

"Returning to Junhou, more than 27,000 people were captured in this battle, and the remaining 3,000 were either dead or missing."Liao Hua opened his mouth to answer, then smiled and said:"As for our army, the battle damage is nothing."

"Haha~" There was a burst of laughter from everyone.

Guan Yu smiled and stroked his beard,"Destroy Cao Jun's reinforcements, and then we can launch an attack on Xiangfan again. Let's talk about it."

"Father, I am willing to lead an army to attack Xiangyang and capture this great city!"Guan Ping immediately stood up and asked for a fight.

"The final general invites you to fight!"

"The final general invites you to fight!"

For a time, all the soldiers asked for battle one after another, and they were bound to gnaw down Xiangyang City.

"What's Adou's opinion?"Guan Yu asked.

On the way here, his eldest nephew cooperated with Guan Yu to kill Lu Chang, and before he proposed to build a dam and flood it.

Liu Chan has shown great talents, and Guan Yu will not underestimate him. He specifically asked Liu Chan for advice.

"Father Zhong, nephew indeed have different views. Liu Chan said:"I suggest bypassing Xiangyang and attacking Fancheng.""

"ah?!"Everyone was shocked when they heard this.

In ancient times, it was definitely a taboo for military strategists to go around the city and attack the next city. Otherwise, why would they go through them one by one?

"Your Highness. Ma Liang couldn't help but remind him,"This is a taboo for military strategists. By bypassing Xiangyang and crossing the river to attack Fancheng, our retreat will be easily cut off.""

"If something goes wrong, the army will be attacked from both sides and trapped on the north bank, unable to return."

Liu Chan is young after all, so everyone thought he didn't understand this. Ma Liang even kindly explained

"I know. Liu Chan smiled and waved his hand,"Mr. Ji Chang, may I ask what the strength of each city is now in Xiangfan?""

"Xiangfan originally had 10,000 troops each, but Lu Chang was led out of the cave by His Highness, and lost 5,000. Ma Liang said without thinking:"The total strength of Xiangfan now is 15,000. Cao Ren previously transferred 5,000 troops to Xiangyang, so Xiangyang now has 10,000 troops, and Fancheng has 5,000 troops.""

"Is it easier to fight with five thousand or ten thousand?"Liu Chan asked back:"What's more, I once heard a saying: Xiangyang is made of iron, Fancheng is made of paper."

"Previously on the watchtower, I observed that there was water all over Fancheng, but there was no such situation in Xiangyang."

"It is expected that if the water accumulates for a long time, the city wall will soak and collapse."

"One side is easy to fight, the other side is difficult; one side has many soldiers, and the other side has few soldiers. Liu Chan chuckled and said,"Father Zhong, where do you think we should fight?""

"I also think Fancheng should be attacked. Guan Yu couldn't help but praise:"Adou observes the details, not just talking about it on paper.""

"But if the king's retreat is cut off,..."Ma Liang still wants to persuade him

"Adou, come and explain to Ji Chang."Guan Yu motioned to Liu Chan to continue.

"The matter is simple. Liu Chan talked eloquently,"We can leave five thousand troops outside Xiangyang City. There is no need to attack the city. It can be used to contain Cao's army in Xiangyang.""

"Then the remaining 15,000 troops were used to attack Cao Cao's 5,000 troops in Fancheng."

"If Cao's army dares to come out from Xiangyang City, our 5,000-strong army only needs to entangle 10,000 Cao's troops, and the 15,000 troops on the north bank can turn around and encircle them. Then we can annihilate 10,000 Cao's troops and easily capture Xiangyang."

"If Xiangyang City does not move, then they can only watch Fancheng being beaten, and attack with three times the force. After a period of time, there will be a chance to break the city."

In short, use 5,000 troops to hold back 10,000 Cao Cao's troops in Xiangyang.

Then use 15,000 troops to attack Fancheng, which has only 5,000 Cao Cao's troops. If

Xiangyang doesn't save them, just give it a try, and rely on three times the strength to slowly grind down. Given the disparity in morale between the two armies, even if Fancheng can be defended, it may not be able to hold on for long.

If Xiangyang is saved, it will be easier.

Even if the 5,000 Han troops cannot defeat the 10,000 Cao troops, they can at least hold them back, and then the 15,000 Han troops can Turn around and take advantage of the situation to advance into Xiangyang City.

By then Xiangyang City is broken, and the power of the two cities of Xiangyang and Fan no longer exists. The 20,000-strong army attacks Fancheng again, and Cao Jun can only drink in hatred on the spot.

"Hahaha~ OK! Hurrah! Guan Yu was very happy,"Adou has mastered the essence of military art and is more than enough to be a general.""

"Father Zhong deserves the prize, but my nephew can’t lead an army. Joining the army as a bluff is more like joining the army."

"Did you hear them all? Guan Yu immediately said:"Just follow the prince's plan!""

"Here!"Everyone accepted the order one after another. After Liu Chan's explanation, everyone understood that His Highness the Crown Prince's words were a wonderful strategy.

"Sir, how should we deal with this prisoner? Ma Liang cupped his hands and said,"Putting it on the front line will double the consumption of food and fodder.""

There are more prisoners than the Han army. It would be a waste of food to put them on the front line."

"There are nearly 30,000 strong men, all of whom are from the army. It would be a pity to kill them. As an orthodox man, I never do such cruel things. Guan Yu stroked his beard and said,"Send it to the rear for custody. Later, it will be slowly incorporated into the army to expand the strength of our army.""

"Your Majesty is wise!"

Liu Chan immediately stood up and took the initiative to ask for help:"Father Zhong, let my nephew lead the white soldiers to escort these prisoners back to Jiangling City."

He helped Guan Yu take away the prisoners, and he happened to be stationed in Jiangling to defend Jiangdong. He killed two birds with one stone.

"Well, Adou is the prince after all, so it’s not appropriate to stay on the front line, so I’ll leave the prisoner to you."Guan Yu followed the good advice and nodded in agreement.

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