Qin Liang went to the place where Jiang Wei once stationed on the north bank of Mayuan River. And Jiang Wei also came to the house with tiled tiles where Qin Liang lived in Longba.

A group of people on horseback had just arrived at Longba in the north of Nanxiang. Jiang Wei walked around to observe the fortifications left by Cao's army before going straight to the house.

The accompanying Sima Shi then deduced that Jiang Wei should think that this was where Cao Jun's Chinese army was stationed.

Otherwise, such an ordinary run-down house would not be worthy of Jiang Wei's careful look.

At this time, Zhang Ni, the governor of Hanzhong, also entered the rammed earth courtyard. The first person to lead the army to Longba was Zhang Ni, and Jiang Wei, Sima Division and others had just arrived.

Zhang Ni came forward to pay homage and said: "General, Cao's army has gone to Nanxiang County, but there is still no movement northward."

Jiang Wei returned the courtesy and said, "Wait and see."

Zhang Ni was silent for a moment, nodded and said, "That's the only way."

After talking for a while, another general came to the courtyard gate. Zhang Yi apologized and turned back and walked out of the courtyard.

Jiang Wei was still wandering around, and soon he came to a small courtyard behind the house and stood on the eaves for a while. From the marks on the eaves, it seemed that firewood should have been piled here before, but there were important people there.

When we were stationed here, the firewood had been moved away to prevent fire.

Jiang Wei turned around and saw Master Sima beside him, and said, "Qin Liang shouldn't be in a hurry to come to Longba."

Master Sima could only agree: "Yes."

The Han army had feinted to retreat on the battlefield before, mastering the timing and distance very well, but Cao Jun ignored the Han army at all! He didn't even try to pursue him. Naturally, Jiang Wei failed to mobilize Cao Jun.

Now, if we raid Longba again, the possibility of achieving our goal is of course even smaller.

Sure enough, Jiang Wei himself sighed and admitted: "Qin Liang is not a mediocre general, and ordinary strategies are of no use to him. I had anticipated such a situation before retreating from the Dasheshui River Bend; however, I had to leave at that time.

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When Master Sima heard this, he felt as if his five-flavor bottle had been knocked over. He felt very uncomfortable.

Jiang Wei is actually a very high-spirited person and is Qin Liang's enemy. Qin Liang is really lucky to have Jiang Wei's approval!

Master Sima continued to think hard for Jiang Wei, but he had no clue.

Qin Liang's method of adapting to constant changes made it really difficult for the Han army to take advantage of Qin Liang's tactics. Apart from fighting him head-on, Master Sima suddenly felt that Zhang Yi's previous view might be right, that is, he had not been able to do anything from the beginning.

It’s time to let Cao’s army in! That’s the safest way. All other strategies have the risk of failure.

In the current situation, after Cao Jun opened the Mianshui East Road and brought in trebuchets, if he continued to camp step by step, the situation would be quite unfavorable to the Han army. The Han army could only endure and wait for a change.

Suddenly, Master Sima discovered that Qin Liang seemed to have hope of capturing Hanzhong in one battle?

This is something that heroes such as Taizu Wei and Cao Zhen were unable to accomplish in those days! Even Sima Shi's late father, Sima Yi, had been fighting in the north and south for so many years, but he could not make any achievements in Hanzhong.

Although the situation in the world is completely different between the past and the present, after all, so many famous people have failed here. The extraordinary feat of conquering Hanzhong is still enough to shock the world. I don’t know how it will be praised by people!

There was a vague sense of jealousy that suddenly surged into Master Sima's heart, but he was never willing to admit it, and he had to firmly deny it in his heart. That sad feeling was very strange and complicated.

Master Sima made a face and said coldly: "The Battle of Hanzhong is destined to be a hard battle. As time goes by, variables will always appear."

Jiang Wei nodded and said: "Our army does need variables."

Master Sima said solemnly: "We didn't find an opportunity this time. General, please wait a little longer."

Jiang Wei also fell into deep thought, and the two stood in silence for a long time in the small backyard.

Perhaps Qin Liang also thought about it here during the half month he was stationed in Longba.

...Qin Liang's army slowly advanced eastward along the north bank of Mayuan River, and arrived at the west of Nanxiang County in the afternoon.

An old and simple town in the distance gradually came into view. The city walls and towers looked rough and dim. Qin Liang rode slowly while riding a horse and looked up at the city in front of him from time to time.

When he looked again, he suddenly found that the gray-brown tower had changed color, and then he realized that the sun had just emerged from the clouds!

It rained the day before yesterday and stopped after midnight; but from yesterday to today, it was still cloudy and the sky was covered with clouds. It was only then that the weather finally cleared up.

The small town that originally looked very old from a distance seemed to be shrouded in a layer of golden light under the sunlight. The buildings and scenery immediately gained a little more luster and texture, becoming a bit brighter.

The soldiers on the road also felt that the weather had improved, and as Nanxiang City was about to arrive, there was a burst of cheers from the crowd. The atmosphere at this time suddenly seemed very appropriate.

In fact, when Deng Ai's army marched eastward yesterday, the outcome of the battle had already been determined. Qin Liang had already known that the Wei army could occupy Nanxiang. But sometimes the mood needs a small opportunity, even a sunny day that is not unusual, can make people pause.

Feel comfortable and clear!

Qin Liang raised his head to face the breeze and couldn't help but let out a long breath. Under the sunlight, a lazy warmth suddenly hit his heart.

Perhaps what makes people happy is not the bright light after the sky clears, but the feeling of seeing hope!

In cloudy weather, there will always be a time when the clouds clear and the sun will clear; the hard battle will eventually end.

Everyone came from the west, and the sun that was already turning west exposed Nanxiang City to the light. Everyone raised their heads and looked ahead, admiring the appearance of the city again.

At this moment, Xiong Shou's voice said: "It's a very ordinary small town, it doesn't look like there's anything unusual about it."

Qin Liang agreed: "It's just a county town in the mountains, and it's very old. It means nothing." He then said softly, "But it means everything."

The words were a bit mysterious, and everyone was thoughtful for a while. Zhong Hui showed a meaningful smile.

The group of people continued to move forward, and after a long time, they could clearly see the flag pattern on the city tower. The Nanxiang Basin was surrounded by mountainous areas, but the county seat was surrounded by a flat wilderness. Everyone had seen the city tower a long time ago, but it took a long time to walk to the bottom of the city.

A lot of time.

The flag of the Wei army was planted on the city, and Deng Ai's army occupied the county seat.

The only people who came to greet Qin Liang outside the city gate were the generals of the Liangzhou Army, a few local wealthy families, and officials from the county temple. It was reported that the officials in the county had left early, and a few people who left late unexpectedly

Directly into the lofty mountains of Micang Mountain!

The Nanxiang Basin is a relatively isolated territory. Once the main force of the Shu army leaves, the defensive value here is indeed not much. Moreover, the Wei army does not want this city. Even if it does not capture the county seat, it will have almost no impact on the situation.

Qin Liang led his troops into the city and stationed directly at the county temple. It had been a month since everyone had left Guanzhong, and this was the first time they had stayed in a decent official residence.

Deng Aicai returned to the city in the afternoon and immediately came to the county temple and pavilion.

After receiving the gift, Deng Ai said awkwardly: "Earlier, the people from Ziwu Valley went to Anyang (Weixing County, Jingzhou). The waterway from Nanxiang to Anyang should be open. We are just waiting for the explorers to come back and report the news.

The Golden Walled City was built in a dangerous location and is extremely difficult to capture. It is still in the hands of the Shu army. However, there are very few soldiers and horses in the walled city. Now our army has blocked the passage down the mountain and cannot get supplies. Our army

You can first send a decoy ship to pass through the Golden Valley to consume the arrows, tung oil and other materials stored by the Shu army, and then let the ship carrying the trebuchet pass."

Deng Ai wanted to describe the military situation, which took longer than ordinary people. Qin Liang took advantage of the opportunity and listened patiently while taking out the map from his bag.

After Deng Ai finished speaking, Qin Liang simply responded: "Very good, Shi Zai has thought carefully about it."

In fact, the main problem on the Mianshui East Road is that Jiang Wei's large army was in Nanxiang before. Now that the Wei army has occupied Nanxiang, the Shu army can no longer block the passage.

Even if the boats are still threatened in the Golden Valley, they can still enter Nanxiang via the horse source water after passing Weixing County. From Nanxiang County to the north of the Hanzhong Plain, although there is a mountainous area, the terrain is not steep and everything can be transported.

, the worst case is using an ox cart.

Qin Liang pondered the map for a while and said casually: "Now Jiang Wei's pocket array is broken."

Zhong Hui echoed: "As for Akasaka, the gold is still in the hands of the Shu army, but it has little effect. After the general occupied Nanxiang, the situation gradually became a confrontation between east and west."

Qin Liang raised his head and glanced at Zhong Hui, and then said: "In various battles, it is indeed easy to fall into a situation of competing against each other and consuming strength."

Zhong Huidao: "What the general said is absolutely true."

Of course, fighting is not entirely like this. Just like the decisive battle between Cao Cao and Yuan Shao, Yuan Shao was already sure of victory in the early stage. However, a surprise attack led by Cao Cao personally suddenly changed the situation. It's just that opportunities come by chance but not by chance. For both sides,

It's not controllable, maybe it's just a bit of luck.

But in the end, it depends on the outcome. Yuan Shao has been ridiculed and infamy, and Cao Cao has at least become a traitor. If the outcome of the Battle of Guandu had been different, perhaps Cao Cao and Yuan Shao would be completely different people in the eyes of today's people.

At this time, Qin Liang turned around and saw that Xin Chang, who was wearing a cloth scarf, was also in the pavilion. He said: "Tai Yong came to handle this matter and wrote to Uncle Yang to tell them that the trebuchet they prepared can be brought up from Mianshui River.

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Xin Chang cupped his hands and said, "I'll do it immediately."

After a while, Wang Chen walked to Xin Chang and said, "I also have a letter for Uncle Yang. When Taiyong sends someone to deliver the letter, please bring it over for me."

Xin Chang nodded in agreement, and Wang Chen thanked him. Xin Chang said casually: "It takes a little effort."

Wang Chen and Yang Hu had a relationship before, and it was normal for them to communicate with each other.

However, Yang Hu will bring people to transport the trebuchet to Hanzhong, and everyone will be able to meet each other soon, and there is no need to communicate with each other through letters. Qin Liang estimates that Wang Shen is not writing to Yang Hu, but asking Yang Hu to help deliver the letter.

Go to Luoyang.

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Chapter completed!