Chapter 51 four

Xiangyang is located in the northwest of Hubei, on the middle reaches of the Han River.In view of the important geographical location of Xiangyang "strangling the throat of the Han River", Mongolia is determined to win this important military town. Lumen Mountain Wanshou Temple.The Marshal's Mansion where Ashu attacked Xiangyang was set up here. Climbing high and looking far away, you can see Lumen Mountain standing in Dongjin Bay, bordering Han River in the north and Yanshan Mountain in the south, with green cliffs, verdant trees and beautiful scenery. "During the Jianwu period of the Eastern Han Dynasty (25-56), the Hou Xiyu of Xiangyang built a shrine on the mountain. Because two stone deer were carved in front of the gate, and the entrance of the divine way was carved, it was called Lumen Temple. It was still named Lumen in Tang Dynasty, and it was the most prosperous in Song Dynasty. There are more than 500 Buddhist halls, monk houses, and Zhaitang, and more than 500 monks. It is a famous temple in the Central Plains and the middle and lower reaches of the Han River. Pang Degong in the late Han Dynasty, Meng Haoran and Pi Rixiu in the Tang Dynasty are all here Living in seclusion." Master Huiming, the abbot of Lumen Temple, led the tour guide in front, and introduced to A Shu and Liu Zheng, who visited the temple with great interest: "There is Lingyi spring hanging in the back of the temple, which is like a bead curtain and a waterfall. , there is a pool under it, called the waterfall rain pool, the spring water flows into the pool, bends and flows through the front of the temple, and is sprayed out from the mouth of the stone dragon head, which is inexhaustible all year round. There are still 24 stone carvings on the pagoda in the temple, all of which are records of the rise and fall of Lumen Temple. "Master Huiming climbed up the stairs with a hale and hearty spirit and light steps.

"So that's it! Thank you Master for your guidance." "The two generals are engaged in military affairs, and it is inconvenient for me to disturb you, so I will take my leave!" "Master, please go ahead! We have been here for a few days and disturbed the treasure temple, and we are deeply disturbed. I hope the master will forgive me." Ashu bowed and saluted, Huiming returned the salute, and took a few young disciples to hide in the temple. "The former, the emperor approved the 'Xiangyang Campaign' plan to build 5,000 warships and train 70,000 sailors. General Liu worked day and night to train sailors. In just three months, he trained 70,000 capable sailors and a group of sailors. Excellent navy general, this is the merit of the general. But now, according to the emperor's instructions, the general and I surrounded Xiangyang without attacking and waiting for him to die. This was originally a perfect strategy, but unexpectedly, Xiangyang has sufficient grain reserves and has been besieged for many years Do not drop."

"Xiangyang is a half-mountain plain area, and the western mountainous area is the eastern section of the Jingshan Mountains and the remnants of the Wudang Mountains. The highest peak is Wangfo Mountain, which is more than 650 feet high. The east is low mountains and hills. Hongshan sits in the south. The central part is a plain hillock, which is the edge of the Nanyang Basin in the north and the Hanjiang Plain in the south. Xianshan, Xianshoushan, Fenghuangshan, Zhenwushan, Hutoushan, Wanshan and other mountain peaks, with secluded ravines and deep forests, are ideal places to garrison troops.” Liu Zheng is good at geography, no matter where he goes, what he does The first thing is to check the map and observe the appearance, and keep every mountain, every river, and every gully in his heart, so that even if he revisits the old place after many years, he can still remember it with his photographic memory.

"The ancient city of Xiangyang has more than 480 large and small rivers, which belong to the two major water systems of the Yangtze River and the Huai River. The Han River, Jushui, Zhangshui and their tributaries belong to the Yangtze River system. The Youhe River, Xiaolin River, and Chushui River belong to the Huaihe River system. Shanhe, Yongming River, etc. These criss-crossing river network water systems all originate from the northern foot of Tongbai Mountain. The Han River enters from the northwest, flows through Laohekou, Gucheng, Xiangyang County, runs through Yicheng, and enters the Yangtze River from the south. Therefore, as long as you control the Han River, you can hold the throat of the Yangtze River. You can go down the river to the east and take Lin'an directly. I firmly believe that there must be a turning point." Liu Zheng was stationed in Xiangyang and visited the Bashu area, so he knew the topography of Xiangyang and Bashu like the palm of his hand.There are many rivers and mountains in Xiangyang and Bashu. Liu Zheng pays special attention to these geographical features.

"I am observing troops in Xiangyang, stationed at Hutou Mountain, and have initially scouted the surrounding terrain and the deployment of the Song army." A Shuyao pointed to Xiangyang City in the northwest, "Now, General Liu, I would like you to lead the Han army five times." Wan besieged Xiangyang City, and I led the main force of 50,000 fine cavalry to fight for reinforcements. The specific combat plan is: the more fiercely you attack the city, the more reinforcements will be stepped up by the Song Yuancheng troops. , will lead 10,000 elite riders into Nanjun, take Xianren, Tiecheng and other gates, and try to avoid the interception of the main force of the Song army when retreating. At the same time, 40,000 elites will be deployed in the Zhongling area, setting up empty strongholds, setting up suspicious fires, and laying down Ambush, lure the ambassador of Jinghu Zhizhi to rush to help Xiangyang, and form an ambush circle against the Song army at Zhongxinling, so that the enemy will be severely injured."

"Okay! The marshal's plan is really brilliant, Liu Zheng is convinced and willing to bow down." "General Liu is too modest! This is the flexible use of the strategy you proposed to destroy the enemy. As long as I work together with the general, why not worry about Xiangyang!" A Shu and Liu Zheng looked at each other knowingly, and a feeling of sympathy and sympathy arose spontaneously. In the distance, the isolated city of Xiangyang trembled in the setting sun.The jagged battlements, like the body of a wounded giant, are smeared with blood.