After waiting for land on the west bank of the Xihan River, Qin Liang and others headed towards the hinterland of the valley.
"Meet the general!" "General..." Many soldiers along the road clasped their fists and bowed in obeisance. Some greeted him with greetings, while others just saluted. Countless people looked towards Qin Liang.
In fact, Qin Liang often visited the military camp, and many soldiers knew him. Except for high-level officials of the imperial court, the only people who had seen Qin Liang in person were military lieutenants. However, under normal circumstances, ordinary soldiers would not pay too much attention to Qin Liang.
Bright.
Now that Qin Liang appears on the front line, everyone's expressions are very different. In the countless eyes, people seem to be greatly inspired!
The main problem with this operation of the former army is that there is almost no way to retreat, because the raft cannot float back along the way it came. And the fact that the commander of the entire army can appear here obviously gives people great confidence! At least no one will guess,
The flesh-eaters are sending them to die.
Qin Liang just responded casually, nodding from time to time and saying, "Follow the general's orders." "Everyone performs his duties."
The group of people followed Qin Liang and began to climb up the northern ridge. It took a long time to reach the ridge.
Because he was riding a large raft, Qin Liang did not wear heavy armor today, and only wore a chainmail under his brown robe. So he felt that climbing this gentle slope was not bad, partly because of physical strength, and also because of his attention.
Rhythm, muscle force and breathing need to be coordinated and cannot be disordered. Otherwise, it will be like the guards at the back. They look very strong, but at this time they are "huffing and puffing", breathing like a bellows!
As soon as he reached the ridge, Qin Liang looked around and immediately had an idea in his mind about the mountain at his feet: It looked like an axe!
The gentle slope to the south when you come here is the mouth of the axe. The mouth of the ax faces the south.
Not only does this mountain look like it, but the mountain on the opposite side (to the south) also looks like it. Its northern slope is steeper and more like the back of an axe.
Qin Liang did not stay and continued walking westward along the ridge until he reached a higher place. Then he took out Pei Xiu's map and looked at it while looking at it.
At this time, looking to the west, the sun is already hanging over the mountains, or because of clouds, the edge of the sunset disk is blurred, and the color saturation of the sunlight is very high. There is a vigorous and majestic atmosphere around!
Pei Xiu was also by his side. At this time, he couldn't help but said: "My drawing of this place is relatively rough and contains errors. This is because I have never been here in person. I only visited the soldiers and civilians and asked and speculated."
"It's excusable." Qin Liang responded and continued to ponder the direction of the terrain.
He knows the general direction, and he understands it even before he reaches the place. Military strategists need good spatial imagination, even if they have never been to places personally. A general who neither knows the road nor has a sense of direction will probably be particularly confused.
This place is to the east of Jiange Pass, probably a little south. It is only about forty miles away from Jiange Pass in a straight line.
Qin Liang soon discovered that following the valley where the Wei army's stronghold was located, to the northwest, on the hillside as far as the eye could see, there seemed to be bare areas without trees. He immediately said: "There are Shu army camps in the northwest, and there have been troops stationed there for a long time.
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Ma Long, the accompanying governor of Wudu County, immediately replied: "What the general said is true! Thirty miles north of here, there are enemy troops stationed. I arrived here the day before yesterday, but I guessed that the Shu army suddenly didn't know our army was coming.
, so they did not dare to send scouts to investigate closely to avoid being exposed in advance. Yesterday morning, the servants sent out spies to have a closer look. So far, they could only see the general situation of the camp in the south. When the spies came back tonight, the servants immediately reported to the general.
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Qin Liang said: "Most of the Shu army was guarding Jiange Pass. In order to guard against the Wei army on the north side of Jiange Pass, they bypassed the path northeast of Jiange Pass. The Shu army failed to predict in advance that our army would come via the Western Han River.
, it is naturally easy to neglect the rear; therefore, it is indeed possible that our troops’ landing will not be immediately detected.”
Jia Chong suddenly wondered: "The general just went up the mountain, why did he immediately know that there were enemy troops stationed thirty miles away?"
Qin Liang pointed to the hillside in the distance and said: "Look at that mountain. The trees have been cut down in large numbers. There must be a large number of people living nearby. The shrubs on the mountain naturally don't burn as fast as firewood."
After he finished speaking, he glanced at Jia Chong and saw that Jia Chong had a look of surprise on his face, so he added: "The mountains to the north are steep and densely forested. The dense forests and thorns in them are also one of the barrier elements blocking the north of Jiange Pass. The Shu army garrison is unwilling to go
If you get firewood from the north, you can only cut it down from the south."
The bearded Zhong Hui sighed: "The general has an insight into things. He really sees the subtleties to know the cuteness, and sees the ends to know the end!"
Qin Liang nodded slightly to Zhong Hui: "Where is it?"
At this moment, Ma Long's voice said again: "From this valley, you can take a detour to the southeast of Jiange Pass, which is probably the shortest way to Jiange Pass. However, the terrain of this road is narrow and rugged, and there are many uphill mountains. So Yang
The general discussed with his servants and went down the river seven or eight miles to set up a military camp in the southern valley. At this time, General Yang was in the south camp and could not come to see him."
Ma Long looked away at the "Big Ax" mountain range on the south side, and while Qin Liang was looking at it, he added: "Between the two camps, the servants have sent people along the river bank to open up a road connecting the north and south.
The soldiers are still widening the mountain road."
Qin Liang said happily: "Xiao Xing is really a good general."
Ma Long quickly cupped his hands and said, "It all depends on the general's trust!"
Qin Liang took another look at the map. There were no place names marked on it. There were no civilians except for the army. He turned to Pei Xiu and said: "For convenience, we will give it a place name. This place is called Beiyinggou, behind the mountain in the south.
, called Nanyinggou.”
Pei Xiudao: "The general bestows a name to make it clear and simple."
Qin Liang showed a faint smile and continued to observe the surrounding terrain. He couldn't help but secretly speculate on the size of the Shu army's strength.
Last year's harassment, this year's summer harvest opportunity, and the all-out attack, I don't know how much effect it will have. How many troops can the Shu army mobilize in Jiange in a short period of time?
Qin Liang's heart is still hanging at this moment!
At this moment, several people slowly came up the hillside. When the people came closer, Qin Liang recognized it. The man in the middle was Jian Pei, the commander of the Ma Army Department in the general's army. This man was Qin Liang.
I naturally know the people I collected in Yangzhou.
Jian Pei stepped forward and bowed in obeisance: "I pay my respects to the general, the lord of the mansion, and all the generals!"
Qin Liang immediately said: "You did a good job at Jinjian Pavilion. Although it was only a small battle, you cleaned up the enemy troops and bought valuable time for the overall situation of the army."
Jian Pei's cheeks suddenly became visibly red, and he bent down and said in a deep voice: "When you receive the order of the general, you must do your best, and you will not hesitate to do anything to your heart's content!"
Ma Long and others then agreed and recognized Jian Pei's military exploits.
...The southern slope of Jiangeguan is relatively gentle. Below the hillside is an open valley. In the long valley there are pavilions, villages, military camps, and even large areas of wheat fields that have just been harvested.
From the distance to the north, there was a faint sound of "rumbling…" like muffled thunder. In addition to the sound of the Han army's trebuchets, there was also the sound of a fire-breathing cannon of the Cao army.
The Han people knew about the existence of a powerful trebuchet several years ago, and everyone saw it during the Battle of Hanzhong. Later, they relied on Sima Shi to obtain secret information from Shi Bao, and tried to build it on their own. Now the Han army has also developed one. The trebuchets of Wei, Han and Wu are all different, but they can be used.
Master Sima quickly climbed up to a high rammed earth platform along the stone steps, and saw Jiang Wei's figure in the quaint open pavilion.
When we were in the valley before, the sun had already set, but after Sima Shi climbed onto the earth platform, he saw the last rays of the setting sun again!
After several people had met in the open pavilion, Master Sima immediately took out a silk book and presented it. He followed the source of the thunderous voice, took a look, and said with a complicated expression: "I have just received a secret report, the false general. Qin Liang led the Luoyang Central Army to dispatch, Cao Jun is going to attack Han in a large scale!"
Jiang Wei took the silk book, glanced at it casually, put it away, nodded and said: "We already know that a large group of Cao's front troops have rushed to the southeast for more than forty miles."
"Southeast?!" Master Sima was stunned at first.
After a while, he really came back to his senses and realized that to the southeast was the side of Jiange Pass! He suddenly felt unbelievable. An incredible and weird look suddenly appeared on his long face, and he blurted out, "Why did the enemy suddenly suddenly Appearing on the flanks?”
Jiang Wei is indeed a good general, and he still behaves relatively calmly at this time. Of course, he knew the military situation before this, and maybe the surprise has passed. Jiang Wei said: "He drifted here from the Western Han Dynasty."
Master Sima still didn't quite come to his senses, "Let's go through Jiameng Pass? Can ships pass there? Why are the defenders at Jiange Pass so defenseless?"
A military commander next to him said angrily: "If a place like that needs to be defended, how can there be so many soldiers and horses in the mountains that stretch for hundreds of miles? The river section below Jiameng Pass is undulating and full of rocks. It is impossible to sail! The water rose not long ago, and the current is very fast and dangerous. There are cliffs on both sides of the river! If the bandit army carefully scouts, they may manage to touch it, but with thousands of troops and horses, and carrying armor, weapons and baggage, how can they go south? !”
Jiang Wei had been relatively calm just now, but it was obvious that he was holding back. At this time, he finally showed his anger, "Last year, I submitted a letter asking the court to agree to our army's Northern Expedition, and at least to recover Jiameng Pass and other places! But the princes did not They are very proactive, thinking that if they shrink their necks and rely only on defense, they will be able to consolidate their empire forever!"
Master Sima was speechless for a while, almost feeling in an unreal trance. After a long time, he frowned and said, "My servant said that Qin Liang cannot be treated by ordinary people, he is like a mad dog."
Jiang Wei sighed slowly and asked, "Ziyuan came from Jinniu Road. Did you see our reinforcements?"
Master Sima nodded and said, "We met."
Jiang Wei said: "Where were you when you saw the people and horses?"
Sima Shi thought for a while and said: "The army has left Hande County, and the forward has passed Huangbai Avenue (Cuiyun Corridor, Huang refers to the First Emperor)."
Jiang Wei nodded: "It's quite timely. If the reinforcements from Fu County (Mianyang) are delayed for a few days, Jiange Pass will be abandoned!"