Three Kingdoms: The ghost plotter taught Liu Bei to seize Jingzhou first

Not only Guan Yu was stunned.

Guan Ping, Xu Shu, Liao Hua, Ding Feng and other advisers and generals were also stunned.

Why insist on attacking Xudu?

Isn't this obvious, because Xudu is the imperial capital.

It was also because Xudu was the largest city south of the Yellow River and the center of Wei's rule in Henan.

Why Yuan Shao attacked Xudu back then is the reason why they wanted to attack Xudu

"Prime Minister, I don’t quite understand what you mean."

"Xuchang is where the imperial capital is. If we don’t capture Xuchang, where else can we attack?"

Guan Yu was stunned for a moment and then asked in confusion.

"Then I ask General Guan again, are the emperor and all the civil and military officials still in Xudu?"

Deng Mu took his time and asked again.

Guan Yu said without thinking:

"Not long ago, the traitor Cao forcibly moved the emperor and officials away from Xudu to Yecheng."

"The Prime Minister should also know this information."

Deng Mu nodded slightly and sneered:

"When the emperor and officials are gone, why is Xuchang still called the imperial capital?"

Guan Yu's figure was shaken, and a look of realization suddenly flashed through his eyes, as if he had understood Deng Mu's profound meaning.

The rest of the people, except Xu Shu, all had blank eyes.

Deng Mu called the map to the general Bring it and spread it in the tent

"Our imperial capital of the Han Dynasty originally only had Luoyang and Chang'an, the two capitals of the east and west."

"Xuchang was originally just an ordinary county within Yingchuan County. It was not worthy of being an imperial capital."

"The reason why Cao Cao welcomed the Emperor to Xuchang back then was because he did not dare to move the Emperor to a place too far away from Luoyang, so that the princes from all over the world could accuse him of holding the Emperor hostage."

"Firstly, Xuchang is close to Luoyang. Secondly, it is located in Yingchuan County, which is convenient for him to control. Thirdly, the land in Yingchuan is fertile and there is a large area for him to farm."

"After various considerations, Cao Cao moved the emperor from Luoyang to Xuchang in the name of Luoyang's lack of food and invited the emperor to Xuchang for food."

"After the established facts were formed, over time, the emperor was ordered to permanently reside in Xuchang, making Xuchang a veritable imperial capital."

Deng Mu explained the reason why Cao Cao chose Xuchang as his imperial capital.

Then the conversation changed and he said disapprovingly:

"However, apart from the aura of the imperial capital, Xudu is neither a water or land strategic point, nor can it be defended from all sides, so its strategic value is actually very little."

"To put it harshly, Xuchang may have no strategic value at all!"

"Now that all the emperor's officials have been moved away by Cao Cao, and Xuchang has lost its aura as an imperial capital, why do we have to fight to the death to capture this city?"

If Guan Yu had some enlightenment, he would have understood 70% to 80% of the meaning.

Xu Shu's expression was shocked, and he suddenly became enlightened.

"I understand, the Prime Minister wants to say that the emperor has moved north, and Xu has become less important."

"For such a city that is not a strategic location, we should attack if we can, and change our thinking if we can't, and not be stubborn."

Xu Shu revealed the deep meaning of Deng Mu's foreshadowing.

Only then did the generals suddenly realize

"What the Prime Minister says makes sense"

"Xuchang City, it seems now, is indeed not inevitable. Guan

Yu nodded in approval, but then asked:

"According to the opinion of the Prime Minister, if we do not attack Xuchang, where should we attack?"

Everyone's eyes were directed towards Deng Mu.

Deng Mu raised his hand and gestured, saying:

"In fact, the fundamental goal of the king's use of troops against Cao Wei this time is to drive Cao Cao's forces south of the Yellow River."

"Then the direction of our military deployment should naturally be based on this goal."

"Therefore, I think that instead of fighting at the gates of Xuchang, we might as well attack Luoyang!"

Deng Mu's finger moved to the northwest of Xuchang.

Everyone's eyes also followed what Deng Mu pointed and landed on the great Eastern Capital of the Han Dynasty.

"Luoyang, the real imperial capital of my great Han Dynasty"

"After Dong Zhuo moved the capital to Chang'an, he not only moved all Luoyang people westward, but also set fire to Luoyang and burned it to ashes."

"After more than ten years of recovery, although Luoyang's vitality has recovered somewhat, it is still far from the prosperity it once was."

"However, although Luoyang's prosperity and wealth are gone and there is no emperor, it does not affect Luoyang's strategic position."

"If we capture Luoyang, we will cut off the connection between Henan and Guanzhong to the west."

"If we leave Hulao Pass and head east along the Yellow River, we can meet the king's main force in the plains and cut off the Yellow River!"

"In this way, we can form a closed-door strategy against Cao Cao's forces south of the Yellow River!"

"At that time, Cao Cao either fled without fighting and led his army back to the north of the Yellow River, or he faced the dilemma of being caught in a trap by us."

"The counties in Henan can be determined!"

Deng Mu listed all the benefits of capturing Luoyang, and then asked with a sneer:

"So for us, isn’t the benefit of capturing Luoyang much greater than capturing Xuchang?"

Guan Yuteng stood up and stood in front of the map.

Danfeng's eyes turned rapidly, and his eyes gradually became brighter.

It was as if Deng Mu's words opened up a new way of thinking for him. (To read Baoshuang novels, go to Feilu Novel Network!)

"｀General Guan, what the Prime Minister said makes sense!"

"If we just want to expel Cao Cao's forces south of the Yellow River, attacking Luoyang is the best strategy!"

Xu Shu also echoed in excitement and joy.

Then he looked at Deng Mu with admiration, raised his hands and praised:

"The Prime Minister’s foresight and clever calculations, today I have experienced it personally."

"I have benefited a lot, I have benefited a lot!"

Guan Pingping and other generals were all impressed and praised.

"boom!"

Guan Yu's fist hit the location of"Luoyang" on the map hard.

On his red face, a fierce fighting spirit was burning.

"In terms of scheming and foresight, you, Deng Ziyu, are truly unrivaled in the world!"

"Brother Wang, how can Thief Cao be undefeated with you!"

Guan Yu praised it, and then said categorically:

"According to the policy of the Prime Minister, let's leave Xuchang alone and attack Luoyang first!"

So this latest strategy was decided.[]

At this time.

Xu Shu reminded him again:

"The Prime Minister's strategy of attacking Luoyang is naturally the best strategy"

"But I am worried that if our army attacks Luoyang instead, will Xiahou Dun of Xuchang stand still?"

"If he knows our army's strategic intentions and takes advantage of the situation to send troops south to retake the Luyang Ye County line and cut off our connection with Jingzhou, it will be difficult to handle."

Guan Yu was suddenly reminded and looked at Deng Mu.

Deng Mu smiled coldly:

"If Xiahou Dun dares to send troops to intercept our retreat, I would be happy to do so."

"Then we will take advantage of the situation and deal with him together. When the time comes, Luoyang and Xuchang, we will take down the towel together!"

The generals' expressions were shocked, and they all had strange expressions on their faces.

After all, Xiahou Dun had more than 50,000 Wei troops, all of whom were elite troops who had fought a hundred battles. But in Deng Mu's words, they were just like a rabble, and they seemed to be easily destroyed!

Are you so confident?

A hint of doubt flashed in Guan Yu's eyes.