As the only way for Qinlong to enter Shu in ancient times, Qingni Ridge is known as "Qinlong's barrier and the throat of Bashu".
Li Bai's poem "The Road to Shu Is Difficult" refers to this place, "How is the green mud rolling around, nine folds of a hundred steps lingering on the rocky mountains".
Shu Army Li Tinggui sat on the mountain rocks washed by the rain with his golden sword, looking at the mountain road down the mountain, with a touch of anxiety in his eyes.
Li Tinggui served Meng Zhixiang in Taiyuan of the Later Tang Dynasty since he was a child. In the third year of Tongguang, Meng Zhixiang was ordered to send troops to destroy the former Shu. Li Tinggui served as a follower of Meng Zhixiang's army and made many military exploits. In the first year of Yingshun, Meng Zhixiang proclaimed himself emperor and established the Later
In Shu, Li Tinggui was also awarded a military position and became the chief of the bodyguard of Prince Meng Chang. He assisted Meng Chang in getting rid of Li Renhan, the first general in Shu who had great achievements in shaking the emperor.
It is also because of this relationship that Meng Chang has great trust in Li Tinggui. He is one of the very few old generals from the previous dynasty who has not been liquidated, and he is also one of the few capable generals in Shu today.
Although he was defeated by Wang Jing in history, he also gained advantages in many battles, causing Wang Jing and Xiang Xun to suffer greatly.
His defeat to Wang Jing was not necessarily due to his lack of ability, but to the gap between the two countries of Later Zhou and Later Shu.
At this moment, he and Gao Yanchou were hiding in the iron mountains of Qingni Ridge.
There are only a few roads out of Shu, including Chencang Road, Qishan Road, Baoxie Road and Ziwu Road.
Qingniling is located in the middle and rear section of Chan Cang Road.
When the Zhou army left Dashan Pass and entered Fengzhou along the upper reaches of the Jialing River, they took the Chencang Road.
If Li Tinggui wanted to save Chengzhou and Jiezhou, he should take the old route of Zhuge Liang's northern expedition to Qishan, and go up the Baishui River from Lueyang to reach Chengzhou and Jiezhou.
Li Tinggui did not appear on Qishan Road, but hid his troops on Chencang Road, which undoubtedly confirmed Luo Youdu's speculation.
From the beginning, Lee Ting Kyu had no intention of passive defense.
His target is Fengzhou, which is weak in military strength.
As the central general stationed in Chengdu, he is well aware of the internal situation of the Shu Kingdom. Fighting a protracted war is like suicide for the current Shu Kingdom.
Quick victory is the only option.
Suddenly, Li Tinggui stood up from the big stone, and as far as he could see, a group of more than ten people were walking up the mountain.
The first person was none other than his good friend Gao Yanchou.
"Brother Gao!"
Li Tinggui walked quickly, but because the mountain road was difficult and it was raining, he slipped while walking.
"Be careful!" Gao Yanchou shouted when he saw this.
Li Tinggui stood firm and said with a smile: "It doesn't matter, there is nothing I can do about this mountain road!"
He was not from Shu, but after entering Shu, he knew that when mobilizing troops in Shu, mountain warfare was the priority, and he specially practiced climbing and descending mountains.
"What's wrong?"
Li Tinggui looked at the dozen or so people in ragged clothes behind Gao Yanchou and said with a serious expression: "Only these people are back?"
Gao Yanchou pointed to a primary school and sighed: "Let Changyi speak."
Chang Yi licked his chapped lips and said: "We, a group of thirty people, with three woodcutters, bypassed Fengzhou from Fenghuang Mountain and arrived at Huanghua Valley four days ago. We have already found out the movements of Zhou Jun's grain and grass.
, they left Dashan Pass eleven days ago, and have almost passed through Weiwu City now, and will arrive in Fengzhou in about five days."
Li Tinggui said silently: "So, we have no chance to bypass Fengzhou and directly cut off their food route."
Chang Yi shook his head and said: "It's too difficult. This road is too dangerous. Wherever we go, there are trails walked by wild animals, which are not suitable for the army. Thirty of us, led by woodcutter who is familiar with the terrain, went there and turned off.
Eleven people, including a woodcutter. When we came back, we lost nine people. The men we selected were all mountain masters. If we really want to replace the army, even if we don't count the losses, there won't be enough time. By the time we get around
Fengzhou, Zhou Jun’s grain team is about to enter Fengzhou.”
Li Tinggui no longer hesitated and said: "Then attack the enemy and save it! We can't wait any longer. If Wang Jing and Han Lingkun of Chengzhou and Jiezhou find out that we have not reinforced the two states, they will definitely understand our intentions.
Unlike Luo Youdu, who is a young boy, these two are both veteran generals with rich experience. Once they react and send troops to aid Fengzhou, all our previous efforts will be wasted."
Gao Yanqian nodded and said: "Then I will block their grain transport troops. After Luo Youdu sends troops and horses to rescue them, Brother Li will block them from the rear in Chencang Road. We are not in a hurry to eat them and lure Fengzhou City to send more troops.
There are many troops and horses to support."
"Okay! Let's do it! Wait for another three days, when the Zhou army's grain transport team penetrates deep into Chencang Road and has no way to retreat. Then look for an opportunity to send troops. I not only want Fengzhou, but also their grain. Since you have the guts to invade our country,
Shu, I want them to never come back."
Lee Jung Kyu made the final decision.
Li Tinggui's secret sentry had already detected the situation in Fengzhou.
Luo Youdu of Fengzhou didn't know anything about military matters, so he left the city defense in the hands of an unknown young general. He took Zhang Jianxiong, Yang Yuan, and Zhao Ding, who had rich combat experience, to drink wine in Cuihong Mansion and lingered there, reciting a few poems from time to time.
Li Tinggui has seen this kind of situation too many times.
The object of his allegiance was this kind of person. Meng Chang, the emperor of Shu, boasted of his literary talents. He spent every day with his lovely wife and concubine in the mountains and rivers, drinking wine and reciting poems.
The first words he said when he learned that Zhou soldiers were attacking were, "Damn the bandits, they have destroyed my poetic nature."
The environment in the army was harsh. Luo Youdu, a scholar who was good at drunkenness and dreaming, suffered in the wilderness for several months. It was normal for him to finally come to the town and vent his feelings.
But Li Tinggui was not too careless because of this. Luo Youdu may not understand military affairs and is a fool. But Zhang Jianxiong and Yang Yuan are both famous generals, especially Zhang Jianxiong.
After the Battle of Gaoping that year, the Khitan rescued the Northern Han Dynasty and met the Zhou army at Xinkou. The general of the Zhou army, Shi Yanchao, died in an ambush.
The Khitan took advantage of the victory and pursued it, hoping to defeat the Zhou army in one fell swoop.
Zhang Jianxiong personally cut off the rear at this critical moment and led hundreds of cavalry to attack each other. He directly penetrated the Khitan's thousand-cavalry formation, curbed the Khitan's momentum, and allowed the Zhou army to retreat.
Li Tinggui, who was as far away as Shu, had heard of his reputation for bravery.
With Zhang Jianxiong and Yang Yuan here, even if Luo Youdu is held back, Fengzhou will not be easy to fight.
In a siege, the defender has too much advantage.
Therefore, it was true that Li Tinggui set his target in Fengzhou, but he did not plan to directly attack Fengzhou by surprise, but instead focused on the grain transport team escorted to Fengzhou.
If we can bypass Fengzhou City and directly cut off Zhou's army's food route, everything will be fine and we will be sure of victory.
It's a pity that the Shu Road goes all the way to the end and goes over the mountains to bypass Fengzhou City, which is not practical.
The only option was to attack Zhou Junliang Road head-on.
If Luo Youdu was timid, he would not dare to leave the city.
They accepted the food for the army.
Once the Zhou army ran out of food on the front line, they had no choice but to withdraw.
If it is to support the food team, it is to surround the point and call for reinforcements.
You can eat as many as you come, they have the advantage in terms of military strength.
Not afraid of wild battles.
After depleting the troops in Fengzhou City, it will be much easier to attack the city again.