All the princes were busy preparing for war. Cao Cao dispatched troops and generals to prepare for the attack on Jiangdong. Naturally, Sun Quan could not sit idly by and hurriedly sent people to strengthen the defense around the Yangtze River. Long Fei was already ready to attack Liangzhou. If Xia Houyuan
If you are indifferent, then you have no choice but to do it yourself. The whole land of Han Dynasty once again bursts out with fiery passion, which can be ignited at any time.
Xia Houyuan hesitated for a long time, carefully considered Jiang Wei's words, and discussed with Zhang Ji many times. From the bottom of his heart, Xia Houyuan still agreed with Jiang Wei's plan. As long as the timing is right, it is not impossible to capture Liangzhou. However,
Cao Cao never replied to the letter and even dispatched troops to the south, which made Xiahou Yuan dare not make a mistake. Without Cao Cao's support, with the few troops he had, he could not hold Xiliang even if he captured it.
On this day, Xia Houyuan called Zhang Ji and Jiang Wei again, again for the matter of Liangzhou. Jiang Wei supported the attack as always, but Zhang Ji still opposed it. The reason was simple. It was Xia Houyuan's concern about the lack of follow-up troops. However,
Jiang Wei's reasons are also very good. As long as Liangzhou is captured, Liangzhou's soldiers and horses will naturally be theirs. With tens of thousands of soldiers and horses as a backing, they can stop Long Fei. Moreover, as long as Cao Cao takes action against Jiangdong, Long Fei will never sit idly by.
in spite of.
Jiang Wei said: "Although Long Fei has Jing and Yizhou, he does not have many troops and horses. Except for the necessary men and horses, there are not many left. There is no possibility of fighting on both sides. We are different. The army of hundreds of thousands is divided into two groups to attack, which makes Long Fei exhausted.
, this is a good opportunity to disrupt Long Fei’s plan.”
Zhang Jidao: "Having said that, Long Fei's soldiers and horses are invincible in the world. I'm afraid if I'm not careful..."
Jiang Wei smiled and said: "The prefect filtered it out! It's bitter cold in Xiliang. Han Sui and Yan Xing are not the ones who want to recharge their batteries. Since Han Sui raised his army, Xiliang has been fighting for more than ten years, and the people have been exhausted.
They cannot support Long Fei's army with food and grass. Although they are powerful, food and grass transportation can only come from Hanzhong. The farther west the transportation becomes more difficult, and by the time we get to Wuwei, we may not be able to eat!"
"Ha ha ha..." Xia Houyuan laughed: "Bo Yue is really a rare talent! If we succeed in taking Xiliang, I will definitely tell the King of Wei to celebrate Bo Yue!"
"Thank you, General! In that case, I will go down and make arrangements to divide the people I brought with me into several waves. As a guide, I will lead the way for the General!" Jiang Wei handed over his hand and went out.
Zhang Ji kept looking at Jiang Wei's back until he disappeared outside the door. He turned to Xia Houyuan and said: "General, I always feel that this Jiang Wei is a little strange. I heard that his family members were killed by the Dragon Army, but Jiang Wei
He didn’t show any resentment towards the Long Army, but instead showed too much hatred towards the Xiliang people, which seems a bit strange.”
"What? Governor Zhang is worried that Jiang Wei is lying to us?" Xia Houyuan asked.
Zhang Ji shook his head: "I have been observing this Jiang Wei for several times. He is indeed a rare talent. If he can really be used by us, it would not be a bad thing. I am just worried."
Xia Houyuan said: "Eldest brother always says that when you employ someone, you don't have to trust him and he doesn't use it. Now that you have decided to use him, then let him do it with confidence and boldness!"
Within two days, news finally came from Chang'an. Xiahou Yuan decided to launch an army to attack Xiliang. Moreover, he did not inform Cao Cao and acted privately. The army had been assembled, and Xiahou Yuan ordered Jiang Wei to be the vanguard, leaving Zhang Ji to guard Chang'an and leading the attack himself.
According to their plan, Xiliang must be captured within ten days. To attack Xiliang, the first stop is Tianshui. Today Tianshui is occupied by Ma Chao. If they attack, they will start a war with the Long Army. What should they do?
The first difficulty faced Xia Houyuan.
Jiang Wei said: "General, I have met Ma Chao once, so I can go and convince Ma Chao! Ma Chao also has a grudge against Xiliang. It would be a good thing if he can get Tianshui out."
Xia Houyuan nodded: "It seems like this is the only way to do it!"
Jiang Wei sent an envoy to Tianshui, and saw Ma Chao's powerful statement, and promised that if Xiliang was captured, Ma Teng's bones would be returned, and all the property of the Ma family in Xiliang would be returned, and Yan Xing would be handed over to Ma Chao. Speaking of
The relationship between Yan Xing and Ma Chao is indeed a deep hatred. When Han Sui was still a rebel, he and Ma Teng were two hostile factions. Han Sui was defeated by Ma Teng and lost three thousand troops. In order to express himself, Yan Xing
He volunteered to vent his anger on Han Sui and went to assassinate Ma Chao.
Yan Xing caught Ma Chao by surprise and stabbed Ma Chao with a spear under cover of night. Ma Chao almost died as a result. After Han Sui and Ma Teng put aside their old grudges, in order to avenge Ma Chao, Han Sui whipped Yan Xing until his skin and flesh were bruised. From then on, the hatred between the two men began.
Even if it is buried, for many years, Han Sui and Ma Teng have been friends, and Ma Chao and Yan Xing still look at each other angrily.
After Ma Teng's death, it was Yan Xing who encouraged Han Sui to force Ma Chao and drive Ma Chao out of Xiliang. According to common sense, Ma Teng's status in Xiliang was higher than that of Han Sui. The two became sworn brothers, but Ma Teng made the final decision in all major matters.
After a hundred years of Ma Teng, Xiliang should be handed over to Ma Chao. It was precisely because Yan Xing was causing trouble that Han Sui drove Ma Chao away. Now that Han Sui is dead, Yan Xing actually proclaimed himself the king of Xiliang. How could Ma Chao not be angry?
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Jiang Wei ran into the tent with a smile on his face, grabbed the water jugs on the tables next to him, and drank a few gulps: "General, I'm so happy! Ma Chao has agreed to give up Tianshui!"
"Oh? Is this serious?" Xiahou Yuan was overjoyed, his eyes shining: "Ma Chao wants to disobey Long Fei's military order and give up Tianshui?"
"Exactly! It's just not disobeying military orders!" Jiang Wei said: "Long Fei handed over all matters in Xiliang to Ma Chao, and naturally the matter of giving up Tianshui was also among them. It is not considered disobeying military orders. As long as we agree, Ma Teng will be returned in the future.
He handed Yan Xing to Ma Chao for disposal, and Ma Chao was willing to return to Hanzhong!"
"Hahaha... God helps me!" Xia Houyuan laughed, patted Jiang Wei on the shoulder, and said happily: "Bo Yue has accomplished another extraordinary feat! From today on, you are the deputy general!"
Sure enough, three days later, Ma Chao withdrew from Tianshui, and Xia Houyuan successfully captured it. This first step was particularly beautiful. When he learned that Xia Houyuan had launched an army to attack Xiliang, Cao Cao really wanted to bring Xia Houyuan back and kill him. Now the die is cast, and there is nothing that can be done. Look.
Reading Zhang Ji's letter, Cao Cao said angrily: "Miao Cai has missed my important mission! Send someone immediately to recall Miao Cai, and you are not allowed to go deep into Xiliang!"
Dong Zhao shook his head: "I'm afraid it's too late now. Zhang Ji said in the letter that General Xiahou has captured Tianshui. Judging from the current situation, he must have fallen into Long Fei's trick. It may not be easy to retreat. My lord can immediately increase his troops to Chang'an."
, ensure the security of the rear, and send troops to support General Xiahou, and do not underestimate the enemy and advance rashly!"
"The army has moved south. Where can the soldiers and horses be transferred to Chang'an?" Jiang Ji sighed.
Liu Ye said: "One part of the troops going south can be divided to support Chang'an. This can ensure..."
Dong Zhao sneered: "Guarantee? What guarantee? The current troops going south are insufficient. Back then, even 300,000 troops could not defeat Long Fei. Now there are only 70,000 to 80,000 troops, which is not enough to pose a threat to Long Fei!"
My lord!" Dong Zhao turned around and said to Cao Cao: "Since General Xiahou has opened up a situation in Xiliang, we might as well transfer the army back and send more troops to Xiliang. If we hold Xiliang, we can divide the north and south with Long's army to rule!"
"It's a long journey, I'm afraid..." Cheng Yu didn't finish the second half of his sentence.
Sima Lang said: "Master Cheng, there is no need to worry. As long as the army can arrive in time, I guarantee that Xiliang will be safe!"
"Oh? Sir Sima actually has such ability? Tell me and listen?" Sima Lang did not have a high status among Cao Jun, and his reputation was not good. He and his third brother Sima Fu often stayed together and rarely had contact with others.
Moreover, the two brothers always gave people a sinister feeling when doing things, and Cao Jun's people didn't like them either. Of course Cheng Yu wanted to hear what he had to say at this time.
Sima Lang said: "To be honest with you, my second brother is currently in Xiliang. As long as I send a letter, my second brother can persuade Yan Xing to surrender to the lord. In this way, Xiliang can be captured with lightning speed and let the people of Xiliang be captured."
Long Fei was caught off guard! Then the army arrived, and even if Long Fei had any intention, it wouldn't work."
Sima Lang suddenly dropped this news, and even Cao Cao was shocked. I just heard that Sima family has many talents, and Sima Bada is quite famous in Hanoi. I had never heard that Sima Lang's second brother was in Xiliang. Everyone looked at Sima
Lang, Sima Lang said: "This matter is also a coincidence. The second brother has already expressed his willingness to serve for the lord. I also ask the lord to give me a chance. I will treat Xiliang as a big gift from the second brother to the lord!"
After a long time, Cao Cao suddenly laughed: "Okay! Very good! Mr. Sima can contact your second brother immediately. As long as Xiliang is willing to surrender, Yan Xing will still guard Xiliang as the general of Xiliang!"
At the same time, Cao Cao ordered Yu Jin and others who had gathered in Shouchun to immediately march westward to garrison Chang'an. Cao Cao's army left Shouchun, and Jiangdong suddenly felt uncomfortable without an opponent. It was difficult to recover the exposed strength, and tens of thousands of infantry were like this
In front of Long Fei's eyes. Sun Quan has always been extra careful. In order to reassure Long Fei, he tried his best to hide his strength, but this time it all leaked out.
Just when Sun Quan wanted to hide his troops and horses again, Jiang Gan arrived with the imperial edict from the court. Sun Quan was shocked and hurriedly consulted with everyone. Cheng Pu shouted that he wanted to drive the Dragon Army out of Jiangdong. Zhang Zhao shook his head and smiled: "
The dragon army and water army can arrive in Jianye at any time. It is difficult to cope with it with infantry alone, let alone fight. Zhang Liao's army is at Chaisang. If there is a real fight, Gao Lan will be there to help, and we can't even run away!"
Sun Quan asked Lu Su: "Does Zijing have any good ideas?"
Lu Su shook his head: "Cao Cao has fooled me this time. If Cao Cao is outside, our many soldiers and horses will be nothing. Maybe Long Fei will also provide food, grass and weapons. Now that Cao Cao is going west, we have no foreign enemies. The most likely thing is Long Fei."
The Flying Association requires us to disband our troops, and given the current situation, we have no choice but to do so!"
"How unreasonable!" Cheng Pu was furious: "Long Fei has gone too far to bully others. He is the King of Chu, and the lord is the King of Wu. They are both great kings. Why should they listen to Long Fei? At worst, we will fight to see whose troops are more powerful.
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"What the old general said is angry! Zijing, don't pay attention, keep talking!" Naturally, Sun Quan didn't want to fight. He knew the strength of the Long Army very well.
Lu Su continued: "There is also a way to disband the troops and horses. You can turn the troops and horses into county soldiers, who can defend them in peacetime and gather them for use in war! If you do this, even Long Fei can't tell you anything!"
"Such a little plan can't be hidden from Long Fei!" Zhang Zhao shook his head: "In my opinion, it's better to send the army north. Now Long Fei is competing with Cao Cao for Xiliang. If we go north, we can attack the rear of Cao Cao's army, which can also be regarded as a defense for Long Fei.
Share the pressure, so Long Fei should have nothing to say!"