Jian Pei's hundred men have successfully captured the Jinjianting outpost.
As the sky dawned, more people arrived one after another, most of them were Ma Long's subordinates. There were more than 3,000 cavalry under Ma Long's command, but only a few hundred people arrived from the front army, and Ma Long was also among the front army.
A large group of people came with mules and horses, but the horses could only go so far, there was no way. The mules and horses were driven into the earthen village left by the Shu army. The people took the cowhide oil tankers off the horses and simply installed them on them.
The wood was then put into the stream at the mouth of the valley.
Some people brought various tools and took oil boats to cross the stream and arrived at the south bank, where they began to clear the road at the foot of the mountain. In the nearby section of the West Han River, the slopes on the east bank are gentler, and bushes and weeds can be quickly cut down to clear the road;
The other side is like a cliff, and the mountains on the river bank are very steep!
There were also some people who took oil ships and entered the West Han River, and then went down the river. Within a mile, the water flow slowed down a little, and people found it on the west bank.
After reaching a slightly gentle place, we punted to the west bank. Before noon, several iron chains were stretched across the West Han River!
...At this time, General Qin Liang had already left Xing'an Pavilion, took the Jinniu Road with his entourage and escorted him to the vicinity of Jiameng County, which is more than 40 miles southwest.
The crowd did not cross the West Han River, so they stopped on the east bank to watch. This was the intersection of the Baishui River and the West Han River. The river was winding, and the Jiameng County City Tower in the distance on the other bank could be vaguely seen. There were people everywhere on the river bank.
People, many of them waiting with long bamboo poles.
When the sun was approaching the top of our head, we heard a burst of noise from people on the other side, and then Wang Jun next to Qin Liang said: "Come here."
Qin Liang took a closer look and saw two large rafts dozens of steps square floating upstream from the white water!
The big raft floated down the white water, and when it floated near the mouth of the water, the river began to bend and turn. The water in this section of the river was not fast, and the raft was washed to the south bank. The soldiers on the river bank held bamboo poles and tried to push the raft out.
At this moment, a figure jumped onto the raft and stood on it to change the direction of the raft, allowing it to float smoothly into the waters of the Western Han River.
Once the person holding the raft passes Jiameng Pass, he should be able to land ashore soon. Because further ahead, there is a rapids section with huge height differences, and people cannot stay on the raft.
Sure enough, Jia Chong next to him said: "I hope the raft can withstand the rapids!"
Jia Chong had ridiculed Wang Jun before, saying that building a very wide avenue in front of his hometown was too exaggerated. At that time, Jia Chong did not think highly of Wang Jun, but it is different now. Wang Jun has been granted the title of Marquis. And this time,
Wang Jun also built the raft under Qin Liang's order. Jia Chong probably did not
I don't mean anything else, just worried.
Wang Jun responded: "I know that there are rapids, so when building it, I tried to strengthen it as much as possible. I also tried it on white water in a rapid place. It will only capsize and not fall apart!"
Qin Liang still believes in Wang Jun. Because Wang Jun has experience, the large raft built at the mouth of Chaohu Lake the year before last is relatively strong. The raft did not fall apart even after it swept through the iron cone on the bottom of the river on the Ruxu River!
It was relatively hasty to build large rafts at that time. But this time it took longer and more manpower was used. Logically speaking, these large rafts should be stronger than those on Ruxu Water!
However, we still have to wait until Malong from the Golden Arrow Pavilion sends someone back to report.
Wang Jun's voice said again: "If there is any looseness or damage, I have also sent some heavy troops to Jinjian Pavilion with iron hoops and equipment so that they can be repaired on the spot."
Isn’t he right? Everyone thinks this is okay! It seems a little lack of confidence when he says it.
After the two large rafts in front floated away, more rafts came down the river soon after. The soldiers on the upper reaches of Baishui did not drag the rafts into the water casually; they placed the rafts at intervals to prevent the large number of rafts from being crowded. Make a group.
Qin Liang said very few words at this time. He was actually very stressed, but he didn't show it. Under the glare of the sun, he and others closed their eyes slightly, which could conceal the complex emotions in his eyes!
The Western Han River is an important river that must be marked on almost any map. Qin Liang had long thought that taking this waterway might bypass the Hengduan Mountains where Niutou Mountain is located, and ordered some preliminary preparations, such as logging in advance. Dry in shade.
No one has ever chosen this path!
Therefore, Qin Liang was slightly doubtful about this at first and sent someone to investigate. After Wang Jun was ordered to go to Jiameng County, he first investigated the feasibility, and then he was responsible for the logistics and equipment, which included building large rafts and preparing cowhide oil tankers. Because he doesn't care about food and grass at all.
However, this seemingly whimsical route also has an advantage, that is, the enemy will not defend this road! What the Wei army needs to overcome in the early stage is only the terrain, not the enemy.
As for the Shu army outpost at Jinjian Pavilion, it was a complete accident. It is probably because after Jiameng Pass was occupied by the Wei army, the Shu army in Langzhong wanted to move the outpost as far as possible, but it happened to be stuck at the entrance of the valley where the Wei army was advancing.
Of course, Qin Liang's strategy seems feasible at present, but the risk is not small! The most critical risk is that there is no return.
Those big rafts don’t have sails or other power controls. They float down the river and carry
The ability is pretty good; but if you want to go back by water, it's impossible!
The large rafts are disposable and cannot come back if they float down. Naturally, this includes the soldiers of the Wei army who were transported to the downstream stronghold by water. If the battle goes unfavorably and the Jiange Pass cannot be opened in time, then the Wei army that has detoured past will be doomed! Maybe A few generals can find a way to come back, but it is extremely difficult for a large army to escape.
In the section of the river downstream from here, there are many steep mountains on both sides of the river. Because it is inaccessible, it is full of trees and forests, and there are no roads at all.
Qin Liang didn't say anything for a long time. Logically speaking, if he was hesitant to give up, he shouldn't wait until now. The strategy has already been implemented!
This is the truth, but when it comes to the survival of thousands of soldiers, his mood is still unable to be free and easy. So everyone says that war is always a dangerous action, and the survival of a country is a major matter!
At this moment, a small boat rowed over from the other side of the West Han River. There were several people sitting on the boat, and the one wearing a straw hat among them was Deng Ai.
Deng Ai jumped from the ship to the shore. He was over fifty and his body looked quite strong. He stepped forward and clasped his fists and said: "General, servant, servant, please be... the former army general!"
Now, Deng Ai finally took the initiative to ask for help! He was the governor of Hanzhong and the governor of Yongzhou. Wang Jun had mobilized so many heavy troops in his area and had been busy for several months. Of course Deng Ai knew it.
Therefore, Deng Ai remained silent in front of Jiange Pass, waiting for this to happen!
But Qin Liang couldn't agree, and immediately said: "More than 20,000 people have to move out of the Luoyang Army's Zhongba Camp and Kuiwei Camp. The adventure strategy is decided by me, I can't hide behind it!"
No matter what, it is necessary to attend the battle in person. The safety of tens of thousands of people is in our hands, so we must go all out!
Of course, if he loses the battle, Qin Liang will try to escape. But before running away, he will give an order to allow the soldiers to surrender when they are desperate. Surrendering in special circumstances can exempt the family members of the soldiers from guilt. This is just in case.
, in fact, even if the war is unfavorable, before the battle is completely defeated, the former army can retreat to the west bank of the West Han River and continue to receive supplies and reinforcements through drifting.
Jia Chong hurriedly advised: "The general is in charge of the overall situation and cannot be involved in danger!" The generals and subordinate officials worshiped: "General!" "General, think twice..."
Qin Liang looked sideways at the water in the Western Han Dynasty and said calmly: "I have made up my mind! I know better about the situation of the soldiers in the Chinese army."
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[Thanks to the book friend "It's so good to love Mengmeng" who was the leader last month (May)! 】