Most places in the world have a climate where rain and hot weather occur at the same time. Qinchuan is an exception. The weather got cold in August, but the rain continued intermittently for almost a month.
Once before, the Wei army attacked Shu because the generals did not understand the situation and thought that the autumn would be cool and dry. As a result, the army was blocked in Qinchuan for more than a month and made no progress.
In August this year, there was also a lot of rain in Hanzhong. As a result, the small Akasaka City was not attacked throughout August. There were only a few defenders in the city, but it is still in the hands of the Shu Han army.
In early September, the weather finally became sunny.
At this time, the Wei army had built fortifications in Lecheng (Chenggu), Nanzheng, and Baozhong, and was launching its next deployment. The main force of Jiang Wei's army was on the south bank of Mian River and at the eastern foot of North Mountain, facing off against the Wei army's battalions across the water.
Beishan is the remnant of the northern foothills of Micang Mountain, located in the Hanzhong Plain. The mountainous area on the east side of Dingjun Mountain is called Beishan; the mountainous area to the south is called Nanshan.
Qin Liang heard that Yang Hu was arriving soon and was escorting the first batch of trebuchet wooden parts to Akasaka, so he led his troops back to the outside of Akasaka, preparing to capture the small city first.
On the river beach, the waves were still washing the reddish-brown sand. Several wooden boats were floating on the Mian River, with bare masts and sails lowered. Several people rowed the boats and rushed to the shore.
Yang Hu jumped off the boat, and the hem of his robe was immediately soaked in the river water. He held his hands to Qin Liang on the shore while striding forward.
The bank of Mianshui River immediately became lively. After Yang Hu paid homage to Qin Liang, he chatted with Wang Chen, Xin Chang and other friends and acquaintances. In addition, Yang Hu and Zhong Hui also knew each other, but their relationship seemed to be relatively cold. The children of the noble clan should not be monolithic.
It also depends on place of origin and friendship.
Yang Hu walked to Qin Liang's side, raised his hands again and said: "General Congratulations on defeating the Shu army in Nanxiang. Pu and Ma Shaofu were very excited after hearing the news."
The subordinate officials and generals echoed and congratulated him again.
Qin Liang clasped his fists and returned the salute: "It's all thanks to your concerted efforts. At this time, our army has only opened the passage and has the equipment to attack the enemy. The war is not over yet. We still have to work hard to capture Hanzhong in one fell swoop."
Yang Hu said with a somewhat complicated expression: "General, please don't blame me for what I said in Guanzhong."
Qin Liang said: "My uncle is not the only one who persuaded me. I think what you said makes sense. I am indeed slightly unprepared for this battle."
He changed the subject, "But opportunities are rare, and there must be a choice. My uncle was kindly reminding him that although he knew the pros and cons before sending out troops, he overcame difficulties and obstacles after the war, went upstream, and delivered the weapons in time. Du Chang
Shi also warned me, and now he is in Guanzhong, carefully supervising the transportation of grain and grass for me. You are all my arms."
Xin Chang, who was also a member of General Wei's mansion, heard this and immediately nodded in agreement.
Yang Hu said with emotion: "The general has decisive opinions, can also listen to advice, is tolerant of others, and is respected by his servants."
Qin Liang waved his hand, smiled, and asked, "When will Ma Deheng arrive?"
Yang Hu said: "Ma Shaofu is on the boat behind and will arrive in Hanzhong in about two or three days."
Qin Liangming nodded, glanced at Deng Ai, and remembered that Ma Jun also stuttered.
At this time, there was a sound of horse hoofbeats from the north, and Qin Liang and others looked sideways. A group of more than a dozen horses were running towards this direction. Judging from the armor, they seemed to be the people of the Wei army.
In addition to the defenders in the city, it is of course impossible for the Shu Han army to appear in Akasaka. Now most of the Wei army has arrived on the north bank of Mian River, numbering nearly 100,000 people, and there is no room for the Shu army to move in the nearby plains.
After a while, Qin Liang recognized the young man riding in front, who turned out to be Ma Long. Qin Liang asked him to station troops on the Tangluo Road to block the Shu army that might come along the small road; because Ma Long behaved well, Qin Liang
Liang ignored him and almost forgot that there was such a person.
Ma Long's men reined in their horses more than ten steps away, and he himself dismounted, walked over, bowed and said, "Long pays homage to General Qin." I heard that the general had mobilized his troops to surround Baozhong, so he followed the general's previous military order and led the troops.
The troops left Luo Valley and went south to obey orders."
Qin Liang stepped forward and held Ma Long's clasped hands. He suddenly looked relieved, thinking that this time Ma Long finally didn't cheat him! It's probably just a prejudice to distinguish people by their last names!
Qin Liang said happily: "Jiang Wei sent troops to rob my food route, but was ambushed by Xiaoxing. Well done! I was not wrong about Xiaoxing."
Malong's reputation was not obvious at this time. It was because of this ambush that everyone paid attention to it. Upon seeing this, Malong hurriedly said: "It's all because the general deployed it properly, and the servants didn't dare to take credit."
Qin Liang observed that Ma Long was tall and strong, with little beard on his face, but he was quite brave. He couldn't help but think that he was a man who could get things done, so he said: "The two thousand soldiers that General Pan gave to Xiaoxing will still be under your command.
How about I order you to join the battle as a backbone battalion general and also serve as my subordinate commander?"
Ma Long's face was happy, but then he pondered.
Qin Liang understood and said with a smile: "I know that Xiaoxing works under my cousin, but I just want someone from him. He will definitely not be stingy."
After hearing this, Ma Long immediately bowed and said, "I am willing to drive for the general so that I can do the work of dogs and horses!"
Qin Liang suddenly laughed a few times, and his generals also congratulated Ma Long and called him General Ma. Everyone gathered by the river and talked and laughed.
At this moment, Zhang Meng, the captain of the Zhongjian Camp, led a group of people and also came to the bank of Mianshui River.
It turned out that when Qin Liang was still a school official, he recruited Yang Wei and several other generals who had lost their jobs in the Chinese and foreign armies. Among them was Zhang Meng, a tall, broad-faced man.
Later, when Qin Liang started his career, the Lujiang Army was led by those men. Zhang Meng was the captain of the seventh department. Now he is still the captain, but the captain of the Zhongjian Battalion is no longer the same as the original captain.
thing.
Currently, Zhang Meng is responsible for the siege of Akasaka, preparing to attack the city when the weather improves. Because Qin Liang arrived outside Akasaka City, Zhang Meng came to see him just now.
Unexpectedly, when a group of people approached, there was a person tied to the back of one of the horses, who seemed to be a Shu general.
Zhang Meng dismounted and paid homage: "General Qin, this is Akasaka Guard Fu Zhuo. He left the city alone to ask for peace."
After hearing this, all the generals looked at the horses behind them. Qin Liang was also a little puzzled and blurted out: "Take the initiative to leave the city and seek peace, isn't that surrender?"
The bound Shu general actually let out a "hum".
Zhang Meng replied: "Return to the general, this man will not surrender."
Yang Hu looked at it for a while, then whispered beside Qin Liang: "It should be the grandson of Fu Shu, the general of Shu. Fu Shu served as Liu Xuande's rearguard in the Battle of Yiting. He was defeated and captured and died."
Zhong Hui suddenly said: "I know who it is. It is said that Lu Xun caught Fu Wei and asked him to surrender, but he was scolded as a Wu dog."
Qin Liang glanced at the Shu general and thought to himself: You left the city by yourself, just don't call me a dog.
At this time, Zhang Meng and another general came forward and pulled Fu Zhu off the horse. Zhang Meng kicked Fu Zhu in the leg, and Fu Zhu staggered. He gritted his teeth and did not kneel down.
"Wait a minute." Qin Liang said.
Fu Zhu heard the sound and turned to look at Qin Liang, then looked at the large wooden pieces being unloaded on the shore of Mianshui River, and said: "I am not leaving the city this time to survive. If the general is willing to promise not to massacre the people of Akasaka, I will Order the generals in the city to open the city gates and present the city to the general."
Qin Liang said: "You are a person who knows the current affairs. I knew that Akasaka has few soldiers and is now an isolated city. It will be useless to continue to resist."
Fu Zhu acquiesced to Qin Liang's words.
Qin Liang had no intention of massacring the city. Even if he captured Akasaka, he would not massacre the civilians. He nodded and said, "I agree to your terms."
Perhaps he didn't expect Qin Liang to answer so cheerfully. Fu Zhu was stunned and remained silent for a while.
Qin Liang made a gesture, looked around, and said: "The small town of Akasaka is already in my pocket, why should I break my promise in public?"
Fu Zhu finally nodded and said, "In that case, please take me to the city."
Qin Liang turned around and said, "Untie him."
Fu Zhu raised his head and said: "General, don't waste any more words, I will not surrender. I will lose the city and the land, but I just want to die! I just want you to be happy."
Qin Liang thought for a while and said: "Back then, the Wu army betrayed, killed Guan Yunchang, and captured Jingzhou. Liu Xuande was angry and raised troops. The battle at Xiaoting suffered heavy casualties. Your ancestor also died at the hands of the Wu army. But now that Shu and Wu have re-allied, it is difficult to Take revenge on the people of Wu. Don’t you want to live to see how the Wei army dealt with Wu?”
Fu Zhu fell silent again, his expression changing subtly.
Qin Liang showed a smile, knowing that the alliance relationship between Shu and Wu was just like that. They formed an alliance because of the situation and pros and cons, but they did not necessarily like each other, especially the Jingzhou people of Shu. The hatred would be difficult to eliminate.
Qin Liang raised his head and looked at Akasaka City in the distance, and said to Zhang Meng: "Gather the soldiers to the east gate."
Zhang Meng clasped his fists and said, "I accept your orders!" He then took the reins of the horse, got on his horse, and went ahead with his entourage.
The generals also mounted their horses one after another, leaving the banks of the Mianshui River and heading to Akasaka East City.
Zhong Hui patted his horse and came forward, smiling and saying: "I heard that the general interrogated the assassin Li Yong and did not use torture. He only asked the assassin to speak in a few words. Now this Fu Zhu is easily persuaded by the general. It is really admirable."
Qin Liang felt that it was easier to get along with Zhong Hui, so he joked: "If I go to be a Tingwei, maybe I can do a good job."
Zhong Hui said with a smile: "I'm afraid General Wei is overqualified and underqualified."
Everyone came to the outside of Akasaka City and waited for a while until Zhang Meng gathered a large number of people and gathered under the city. Then Fu Zhu came to the city tower and shouted a few words to the city. Sure enough, the city gate slowly opened.
Akasaka, which had been trapped for more than two months, was finally occupied by the Wei army.
Qin Liang then led his troops into the city. He walked along the road through the small city, and when he climbed to the west tower, he saw that the flags of the Wei army were on all sides.
To the north of Akasaka City, following the Tangshui River, is Xingshi Mountain, which is the entrance to the Tangluo Road. The Golden Valley behind it is the access road from Ziwu Road to the Hanzhong Plain; the Mianshui Waterway from Jingzhou is also East. Since then, the Wei army has completely controlled the eastern edge of the Hanzhong Plain.
The location of Akasaka is also very coincidental, right on the arch of the Mianshui River. Qin Liang stood at the top of the city and looked to the west. He saw endless wilderness to the west. This place seemed to be a highland overlooking the entire Hanzhong Plain.