Only then did everyone realize that Zhuge Liang's ideas coincided with Yang Qing's. Thinking of their own incomplete thinking, they all looked at Yang Qing with admiration.

However, how did they know that the reason why Yang Qing concluded that the Wei army was most likely to invade on his own initiative was not only based on his grasp of the current situation, but also on his familiarity with the history of his previous life. If not, how could he keep up with Zhuge Liang's pace?

After Ji Han launched two consecutive Northern Expeditions in the previous generation, the monarchs and ministers of Cao Wei felt ashamed of being humiliated by a small country, so they divided their troops into three groups to attack in the autumn of the eighth year of Jianxing. The three armies totaled more than 100,000 troops and were extremely powerful.

Although the main force in the middle route led by Cao Zhen was trapped in Ziwu Road due to a sudden heavy rain, so that the Wei army's attack ended in an anticlimax, it was still under great pressure for Zhuge Liang and others at the time, and they had to mobilize all their country's strength to deal with it.

In this generation, the results of Ji and Han's two Northern Expeditions were even greater. Therefore, Yang Qing estimated that the chance of Cao Wei taking the initiative to invade next year was over 80%, so he and others must prepare in advance.

Everyone murmured among themselves. After the discussion, Zhuge Liang continued to ask Yang Qing: "Ming Zhi, in your opinion, how should I, a big man, defend myself against the Wei army's invasion?"

"Prime Minister and princes, if you want to deal with the Wei army's invasion, you first need to understand the Wei army's invasion target and the direction of the invasion. Only in this way can you be targeted and defend with twice the result with half the effort.

The Qing Dynasty believed that the invasion of the Wei army would definitely be overwhelming, with no less than 100,000 soldiers and horses. Its purpose was first to recover the lost territory of Yongliang, and secondly to capture Hanzhong and fight the main force of our Han army. Finally, if the situation was favorable, they would decide

He will plot to destroy my big man in one battle.

Therefore, it is very likely that the Wei army will be divided into three groups, one from the west to attack Yongliang Prefecture, the other from Guanzhong to the south and directly attack Hanzhong, and the last one from Jingzhou will be the Wei army up the Han River and attack the flank of Hanzhong from the east."

Yang Qing analyzed.

Ma Su nodded and said: "Yes, the Wei army's invasion of the territory is nothing more than attacking Yongliang in the west and taking Hanzhong in the south. Mingzhi analyzed it very thoroughly."

"You Chang has been praised too much, and Qing is just talking on paper."

Yang Qing bowed his hands and said modestly, and continued: "If we know the direction of the Wei army's advance, it will be much easier for our army to deal with it.

The Wei army on the west route will naturally bear the brunt of our Yongzhou soldiers and horses. With our martial arts and the four fortified cities of Yicheng, Chencang and Qicheng, we will block them layer by layer and resist step by step, so we should be able to protect ourselves."

After a slight pause, he raised his hand to Wei Yan beside him: "In addition, there are General Wen Chang's Liangzhou soldiers and horses as backup, Yongliang and Liangzhou should not be in danger."

Everyone couldn't help but nod after hearing this, thinking that the total number of elite soldiers in Yongliang and Liang Prefectures was no less than 40,000. In addition, Yang Qing, Guan Xing, and Wei Yan were all famous generals in the world. Even if the invading Wei army was twice as powerful as them, the two prefectures would not be able to win.

He also has the ability to fight.

What's more, there are tens of thousands of Qiang and Hu troops that can be recruited. Although their loyalty to the Han Dynasty cannot be completely assured in times of crisis, it can still be regarded as a big boost. The Wei army will have to spend a lot of effort to crack this hard nut.

Yang Qing continued: "As for the enemy troops invading Hanzhong, there is no big problem in dealing with them. At present, Wugong at the north entrance of Tangluo Road, Yicheng at the north entrance of Baoxie Road, and Chencang at the north entrance of Chencang Road are all in our hands. The only way for the Wei army to attack Hanzhong is Ziwu Road.

, there are two directions of the East Han River, so the main force of our Hanzhong Wang Division can focus on the east and rely on the dangerous terrain and passes to resist.

The road to Shu is as difficult as climbing to the sky. When we set off from Hanzhong for the Northern Expedition, there were many restrictions on the transportation of grain and grass. However, I once said that misfortune lies where blessings rely, and blessings lie beneath misfortunes. Everything in the world is a cycle of yin and yang, and misfortunes and blessings alternate.

, the Wei army's southward attack on Hanzhong was naturally restricted by the rugged and difficult Shu Road.

Therefore, as long as our army strengthens the defense of Xingshi Mountain, Huanghuangshui, Shangyong and other passes, we will be able to keep the enemy at bay.

Of course, for the sake of insurance, the Qing Dynasty thought that it could choose one of the two counties, Chenggu and Mianyang, to build a city and build a stronghold as the second line of defense to provide a comprehensive strategy to prevent unforeseen accidents.

Prime Minister, gentlemen, the above is Qing's humble opinion on the defensive strategy, it is very superficial, I hope you won't make fun of me."

"Brother's defensive strategy is not only thorough, but also comprehensive and meticulous. If this is just a humble opinion, there is no ingenious strategy in the world. Brother, you are really too modest." Guan Xing complimented with a smile.

Yang Yi also praised: "Yes, Mingzhi, your strategy of dealing with the Wei thieves is enough to be regarded as the best strategy. It is much better than some strategies that only care about the head and not the tail."

After that, he smiled contemptuously at Wei Yan, who was diagonally across from him.

Wei Yan knew that Yang Yi was mocking him for only knowing how to attack forward but forgetting to defend his retreat. Although he was furious, due to what Zhuge Liang had just said and Yang Qing's face, he finally resisted the idea of ​​going back.

Yang Qing waved his hand and said humbly: "Weigong is ridiculous. In fact, the best defense is offense. Going deep into the hinterland of Wei State is also a defensive coup. Only defending without attacking and being beaten passively is not the best defensive strategy. There is offense and defense. Attack and defense.

The best strategy is to have both."

"Well, the best defense is offense. Mingzhi's words can be said to be the most important principles of military strategy," Zhuge Liang nodded and praised.

When he first launched the Northern Expedition, he not only wanted to capture Longyou to open the way for the revival of the Han Dynasty, but actually had some intention of using offense instead of defense. If the Northern Expedition failed to achieve any big results, he would take the initiative to stop Cao Wei.

A large-scale invasion is also acceptable. Therefore, Zhuge Liang strongly agrees with what Yang Qing just said.

"Mingzhi's defensive strategy is very comprehensive. The Prime Minister's Office can use it as a basis to further improve it as our army's strategy to deal with the Wei army's invasion. It's just Mingzhi. I'm afraid what you just said is just the first stage of the plan, right?"

Yang Qing cupped his hands and said with a smile: "The Prime Minister really knows everything well. I really can't hide anything from you."

After a pause, he said loudly to everyone: "As Qing said just now, the best strategy is to attack and defend. The Wei army invaded in a large scale. It seems that they took the advantage and grabbed the upper hand, but it also gave birth to us.

It was a good opportunity to launch the third Northern Expedition to capture Guanzhong and regain Chang'an.

As long as we wait for the invading enemies to be held in Ziwu Valley or under other strong cities, and fight a few more annihilation battles to exhaust the main force of the Wei army, Wang Shi can take the opportunity to go north to capture Guanzhong, or even go east to Tongguan to regain Luoyang in one fell swoop.

Drive the Wei thieves to the north of the river and completely lay the foundation for the three prosperity of the Han Dynasty."

"If this is true, the restoration of the Han Dynasty will be greatly accelerated." Zhao Yun, a veteran who had not spoken for a long time, said excitedly.

Xiang Lang said: "Yes, if Wang Shi can really annihilate more than 100,000 Wei troops next year, Cao Wei's strength will be exhausted, and everyone in the world will miss Han."

"But can we do it?" Gao Xiang asked with wonder and disbelief.

Jiang Wei said resolutely: "It all depends on human effort. If we can deliberately put the Wei army into the hinterland of Hanzhong and annihilate it in one fell swoop, then 80% of what Yang Shijun said just now can be achieved."

Everyone was very excited. You and I thought of the bright prospect of annihilating the main force of the Wei army. Even Zhuge Liang's heart was filled with excitement. When he heard Jiang Wei's suggestion to bring the Wei army in to expand the results, he felt quite a bit in his heart.

Split intention.

It's just that he was cautious by nature, and this impulse came and went quickly. Thinking that the current favorable situation was hard-won, he still didn't dare to take too many risks. He took a breath, stood up and said: "Defensive counterattack is very suitable for me. Since

Everyone agrees with Mingzhi's plan, so Master Wang should firmly implement this strategy in the next one or two years."
Chapter completed!