Chapter 1064 Quickly dispatching troops
In order to make this expedition, Bingzhou mobilized almost all resources that could be mobilized. All the troops set off under orders and gathered at Lingqiu as fast as possible.
Lingqiu also became the base camp of the Bingzhou Army. All participating troops were gathering here, and all the food, supplies and supplies were gathering here. Yang Hu also became busy. Not only did he have to take on the task of making outposts, but he also had to receive supplies delivered from all walks of life. The small Lingqiu City became crowded and crowded.
With the scale of Lingqiu City, it can only accommodate more than 60,000 people and nearly 100,000 civilians. Most of the troops that arrived in advance can only be stationed outside Lingqiu City, waiting for Cao Liang's next order.
The first one to arrive at Lingqiu was not the fastest cavalry camp, but the sound shooting camp stationed at Yanmen Pass. Du Yu set out as soon as he received Cao Liang's order. Since Yanmen Pass was much closer to Lingqiu than Jinyang, Du Yu took the lead in rushing to Lingqiu and met Yang Hu's infantry camp.
Soon, the Xiaoqi Camp, Yueqi Camp and Tunqi Camp also arrived at Lingqiu one after another. Only the slower ones first climbed the camp and landed behind. However, it is estimated that in just three or two days, all the troops to go to the expedition will arrive.
Cao Liang and his think tank were Lingqiu who arrived with Yueqiu. With the arrival of the command center, the expedition was imminent.
This time, Cao Liang's main focus was on a blitzkrieg battle. He had to take advantage of the opportunity when the civil turmoil in Youzhou was about to settle and the situation was unstable, and he caught him off guard and captured Youzhou in one fell swoop.
In order to achieve this goal, Cao Liang asked all parties to cooperate fully and must complete the assembly in Lingqiu before the first day of the second month, and on the second day of the second month, he vowed to go on the battle.
On February 2nd, the dragon raised its head. This day is indeed good. Although Cao Liang does not believe in Feng Shui superstition, he can be considered a joke when sending troops to Youzhou on February 2nd. More importantly, the speed of troops is the most important. Cao Liang has already compressed his time to the extreme. It is absolutely fast to complete the preparations for the entire pre-war plan at this speed.
You should know that after forming an alliance with Wuqiu Jian, Cao Liang had no intention of sending troops to Youzhou for the time being. Even if he sent Yang Hu's infantry camp to Lingqiu, he would go through normal delivery procedures. In fact, Cao Liang had the idea of sending troops only after receiving the news of the Youzhou Incident.
However, Cao Liang's move to establish a forward base in Lingqiu made great contributions to this expedition. It was precisely because of the existence of this bridgehead that many links were omitted for the Bingzhou army. After all the troops arrived at the front line, they had a foothold, all the supplies and places to receive, and all the preparations before the expedition were also carried out in an orderly manner.
Many people couldn't help but admire Cao Liang's far-sighted vision. The seemingly useless chess game played a crucial role. The Bingzhou Army was able to complete a series of preparations before the war in just over ten days. Lingqiu's advance base was indeed an indelible contribution.
However, there is still a dangerous way to go from Lingqiu to enter Yanzhao, that is Feihu Xing, known as one of the eight passes of Taihang, which leads directly to Guangchang from Lingqiu. Only by walking out of Feihu Xing and taking Guangchang can the Bingzhou army take Youzhou north, go south to Jizhou, and traverse the Yanzhao land.
Although Yang Hu had made sufficient preparations before, he went to Feihu Xing several times to survey the terrain on site and draw a geographical map, he still didn't know much about the situation in Youzhou, so after Cao Liang arrived in Lingqiu, he urgently summoned Wuqiu Xiu as soon as possible.
In fact, Wu Qiuxiu left Bingzhou not long, only more than a month, but even Wu Qiuxiu did not expect that such a big change would happen in just one month, and the vicissitudes of the world were unexpected. Therefore, seeing Cao Liang again made Wu Qiuxiu feel like a different world.
Wu Qiuxiu stayed in Lingqiu for more than ten days, and her injuries were healed 70% to 80%, but what he thought about day and night was to take revenge, and she was unwilling to eat and could not sleep at night, and she looked very haggard.
Although Yang Hu had promised him that the Bingzhou army would definitely send troops to avenge him, Wu Qiu Xiu was still a little worried. After all, Yang Hu's words could not represent Cao Liang. As a prince, Cao Liang needed to consider too many things, so he could not have dispatched troops to avenge Wu Qiu Jian.
Even if Cao Liang agreed to send troops, could it be a simple matter? Food and fodder need to be prepared and the army needs to be mobilized. In less than a few months, this series of preparations may not be completed. However, the situation in Youzhou is a thousand miles a day. If Wei Guan and Wang Qi are given enough time, they can integrate the troops and horses of Youzhou and have the capital to compete with the Bingzhou army. If Wu Qiuxiu wants to take revenge, it will be even more difficult.
What's more, behind Wei Guan and Wang Qi, Sima Shihe is the backer. If Sima Shi sends reinforcements, even if Cao Liang dispatches a large army, he may not be able to gain anything.
Therefore, Wu Qiu Xiu's biggest wish is to hope that Cao Liang can send troops immediately, and it is best to send troops out within one month. However, Wu Qiu Xiu also felt that this possibility was not great. Cao Liang had never made any preparations for the expedition in advance. If he attacked in a hurry, the situation would be contrary to his wishes.
What Ling Wuqiu Xiu did not expect was that Cao Liang was not only preparing to send troops, but also took action immediately. Not only did he send troops to fight, but he also led the army himself. It can be seen how much Cao Liang attached to the Battle of Youzhou, and his marching speed was also very fast.
After seeing Cao Liang, Wu Qiuxiu burst into tears and cried to the ground: "My brother wanted to form a good governor, and jointly carry out major affairs to support the country, but he was harmed by the traitors and failed to fulfill the agreement. I beg Governor Cao to avenge his brother and eliminate traitors such as Wei Guan and Wang Qi. I am willing to die to repay him."
Cao Liang personally helped him up and comforted him, "I will be loyal to the late emperor and understand the righteousness deeply. I am a model for us. However, my destiny is not protected. I will die before I succeed. I will make the hero cry. General Wuqiu please rest assured. The revenge of my brother is the revenge of my master. When I launch an army this time, I will capture Wei Guan and Wang Qi and behead his head to establish the spirit of my brother."
Wu Qiu Xiu was moved and thrilled. What an identity Cao Liang was. He was the real lord of a state, not the governors appointed by the court. His words were just a word. Since he personally admitted to avenge Wu Qiu Jian, then this bloody revenge that made Wu Qiu Xiu look forward to, there was hope to avenge him!
Chapter completed!