Chapter 774: Letter from Fan Zeng in Quezhou North
When Yang Jian heard this, he felt warm at heart, knowing that Su Ye had considered it carefully for him. Although the Six Monsters of Meishan were not top masters, they each had their own strengths and they cooperated well with him. With their help, his strength would undoubtedly be greatly enhanced.
"Your Highness, this is what Yang Jian wants."
Yang Jian looked at Su Ye gratefully and nodded firmly.
"Yang Jian, you go with Xiang Yang. You know Xiang Yang's strength. With him around, Xiang Yu will be dealt with."
"You need to pay attention to Gonggong and the Five Tiger Generals. Make sure Han Xin's rear is stable so that he can focus on dealing with the Chu army behind Xiang Yu."
Su Ye was greatly relieved when he saw this. He stood up, walked to the map in the study, gently traced the route from Hengzhou to Wenzhou with his finger, and slowly spoke to Yang Jian.
"Your Highness, please rest assured. Yang Jian will do his utmost to defend Wenzhou with Xiang Yang and General Han Xin, and will not allow Xiang Yu to take advantage of any opportunity."
Yang Jian listened attentively, his eyes following the movement of Su Ye's fingers. He had already made up his mind. He knew the importance of his trip, which not only concerned the safety of Wenzhou, but also the success or failure of the entire strategic layout.
"This is the preliminary plan for the Wenzhou war situation that we have collected. Take it and have a look. If you have any suggestions or additions, feel free to raise them."
Su Ye nodded with satisfaction, then turned back to the table, picked up the rice paper and handed it to Yang Jian.
Yang Jian took the rice paper and looked through it carefully.
It was densely marked with Wenzhou's geography, troop deployment and strategic points.
"My Lord, Yang Jian thinks that we can take advantage of Xiang Yu's arrogance, set up an ambush, lure him in, and then destroy him in one fell swoop."
Yang Jian pondered for a moment and put forward his own suggestion.
"Haha, the specific implementation method will depend on the actual situation after you arrive in Wenzhou."
"But you must remember that the battlefield is unpredictable and you need to respond flexibly. But no matter what, you must keep yourself safe. I will wait for your triumphant return."
Su Ye didn't say much after hearing this. This information was just a preliminary strategy collected and formulated by his subordinates based on the current intelligence.
It is not authoritative and was only used to give Yang Jian an understanding of Xiang Yu, who he would face next, and the five tiger generals under his command, including Gonggong and Long Ju.
After all, looking at Yang Jian's career, although he was not an all-rounder who was outstanding in wisdom and strategy and could command and fight, he was definitely not weak in intelligence.
At least he still has a clear brain and won't be easily tricked. Coupled with his extraordinary fighting power, the possibility of accidents happening on the battlefield is extremely small.
Moreover, once they arrive at the Wenzhou battlefield, it will not be their turn to actually formulate a strategy.
This kind of thing must be the responsibility of Han Xin or even Pei Xingjian and others.
It has not yet fallen to the point where Yang Jian has to make the decision himself.
"Don't worry, my lord. Yang Jian will flexibly adjust his tactics according to the actual situation and strive to defeat Xiang Yu as soon as possible. When he returns victorious, he will drink a celebratory wine with you!"
Yang Jian nodded, folded the rice paper and put it in his arms.
"Okay! Then second brother, go back and prepare as soon as possible. Xiangyang has already gone ahead, second brother must hurry up."
Su Ye waved his hand, indicating that Yang Jian could go and prepare to set off.
Yang Jian bowed, turned and left.
Walking out of the study, he took a deep breath of fresh air, his heart also filled with anticipation and pride.
This trip to Wenzhou will be an important opportunity in his life and a great opportunity for him to prove his strength. When he and Gongsun Ba attacked Hengzhou, most of the resistance forces in Wenzhou at that time had been crippled by Su Ye, Yao Guangxiao, Shen Wansan and others.
It was not difficult for the two of them to capture Hengzhou. To put it bluntly, they were just taking advantage of the situation and getting credit. Anyone could have done it.
Although Su Ye did have this plan in mind at that time, but in Yang Jian's heart, how could this highlight the bravery of Yang Erlang?
Given Yang Jian's pride, he naturally would not regard this achievement as his real battle record.
Therefore, in his heart, his trip to Wenzhou alone this time was the first step in his real conquest!
After returning to his residence, Yang Jian immediately summoned the Six Monsters of Meishan and told them Su Ye's orders and plans.
Upon hearing this, the six Meishan Monsters also rubbed their hands and were eager to give it a try.
During this period of time, I have been idle in Tianheng Mansion, watching the familiar people around me leading troops to battle.
They had also been restless for a long time, and they saw everything and were anxious, thinking that Su Ye had forgotten about them.
Now, it’s finally their turn to fight!
They also believed in Yang Jian's bravery, and believed that under his leadership, they would be able to shine in the Dayong Dynasty and achieve great military exploits for Su Ye.
Nothing happened that night. On the next morning, Yang Jian brought the Six Freaks of Meishan. They were lightly armed and each carried a BMW. They headed in the direction where Wang Xiangyang had set out.
Just as Yang Jian caught up with Wang Xiangyang, they spurred their horses and galloped towards Wenzhou.
On the other side, new changes also occurred in Xiang Yu's camp.
In the north of Quezhou, in a fortified city near the border of Wenzhou, Xiang Yu, who had already withdrawn from Wenzhou and stationed with the remaining 4,000 Overlord Cavalry and Long Ju in a city north of Quezhou, near the border of Wenzhou, finally ushered in a new turning point.
It was late at night, but the lights in the tent were still on. Xiang Yu sat in the main seat, with Long Ju and other generals sitting on both sides. The atmosphere was solemn and tense.
In the past few days, Xiang Yu's mood was like the changeable weather, sometimes depressed and sometimes excited.
Being defeated so easily by Han Xin was undoubtedly a heavy blow to him.
But who is Xiang Yu? He is the King of Western Chu, who is as strong as a mountain and as powerful as the world.
Just as Xiang Yu was thinking about how to challenge Han Xin again and regain the lost territory, a burst of hurried horse hoof sounds came from outside the tent.
Everyone looked in the direction of the voice and saw a messenger rushing into the tent, exhausted, holding a secret letter in his hand. It was Fan Zeng's handwritten letter.
Xiang Yu's heart moved, and he quickly took the letter and opened it carefully.
Fan Zeng, the wise man whom he respected as "Ya Fu", has always been his right-hand man, giving him advice and guiding him in managing the country.
At this moment, Xiang Yu was eager to know what good ideas Fan Zeng had in the letter that could help him turn the tide.
As the letter was unfolded, Xiang Yu's eyes quickly scanned between the lines, his brows sometimes furrowed and sometimes relaxed.
In the letter, Fan Zeng first affirmed Xiang Yu's bravery and determination, praising him as a natural god of war and the pride of the people of Jiangdong.
But then Fan Zeng changed the subject and pointed out that the reason why Xiang Yu lost this battle, in addition to Han Xin's cunning and military advantage, was more importantly due to Xiang Yu's tactical underestimation of the enemy and impatience.
(End of this chapter)