Cai Jing pointed to the feng shui map in the background and slowly spoke to Gao Shun and Daji, "Your Majesty, General Gao, the war report from Wu'an Jun says that the enemy is sending a large force to attack Shuozhou.
Youzhou is unable to provide support, and Shuozhou is strategically located and is as important as Yunzhou. If it is lost, I am afraid that the two states of You and Yun will be captured by the enemy faster than we imagined.
Wu Anjun's intention is to draw out 200,000 combat-ready soldiers from the new army to coordinate with the Shuozhou defenders inside and outside, and to wipe out the 250,000 troops responsible for attacking Shuozhou in one fell swoop."
Hearing this, Daji frowned and said, "The new troops are still in training. Are they strong enough to fight?"
Gao Shun bowed and said, "Your Majesty, it is not difficult to draw out 200,000 troops from the new army."
Cai Jing said: "On the way here, I have already asked General Gao, although it is not difficult to withdraw 200,000 troops to be deployed on the battlefield.
However, we now face a difficult problem: there is no one in the court to take command. Who should we send to cooperate with General Cao Ren, who is defending Shuozhou?"
Daji also fell into silence.
At this time, Gao Shun spoke up, "I would like to recommend someone who could take temporary command. Although this person has never been on the battlefield, during my time teaching the new army, I found that he is strict in military discipline and extremely skilled in military tactics. In terms of the art of war, he surpasses me."
Daji quickly asked, "Who is it?"
Gao Shun said seriously, "Your Majesty, this man is the instructor of the Jiazi Battalion, Yue Fei."
In order to facilitate military training, he divided the million-strong army into several camps in the order of A, B, C, and D.
And this Jiazi Battalion is the elite with the fastest growth rate.
"Yue Fei?"
Cai Jing frowned and said, "This man has no experience leading troops. This battle is crucial. How can we let a rookie lead the troops?"
Gao Shun said, "Your Majesty, Prime Minister, this Yue Fei is good at commanding the army. If he is with us during the march, we can ensure that military discipline will not be weakened and the soldiers will focus on killing the enemy.
If the Empress and the Prime Minister do not trust this person, they can also send someone who is proficient in military tactics to accompany him. This way, they can also provide some protection."
"Do you have any recommendations for someone proficient in military tactics?"
Daji frowned.
Ever since Cao Cao was quickly promoted to the Minister of War, the imperial court no longer paid much attention to details when employing people. As long as you have the ability, it is not impossible to put you in a high position in an instant.
However, no matter what, it would still be a bit hasty to let someone who has never led troops lead an army of 200,000.
Gao Shun thought for a moment, and a candidate suddenly popped up in his mind. He said, "I wonder what you think of Xun Yu?"
Cai Jing subconsciously said, "This man can be used. With him around, there shouldn't be too much trouble. If that doesn't work out, then have Wu Anjun send another general to take over the 200,000 troops."
Upon hearing this, Daji made a quick decision: "As the saying goes, speed is of the essence in war. Appoint Yue Fei as commander-in-chief and Xun Yu as military supervisor. They will lead an army of 200,000 and march to Youyun immediately."
After a pause, she wrote out another imperial edict and said solemnly, "I have heard of Xun Yu. He is a man of great talent, not inferior to Guo Jia.
Give him this imperial edict. If Yue Fei is not capable of commanding the entire army, use this imperial edict to replace him and appoint yourself as the commander, or have Bai Qi send a general."
She still trusts Xun Yu more.
After all, he was one of the important heroes who helped the imperial court defeat the Chu army.
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