Qi Yu's son was called Qi Mao. When he found the Wei army, the main force of the Wei army was marching along the Jinniu Road and had just arrived at Zitong County.
Zitong City is located on the east bank of Zitong River, and the south of the city is the confluence of Zitong River and a stream. In the mountainous area south of Jiange, there is a rare large river valley flat land, so the county city was built here.
Qin Liang rode across the pontoon bridge and arrived at the west bank of the Zitong River. He asked the Chinese army guards to wait by the road. He took a few followers with him to the hillside on the north side, and then asked someone to bring Qi Mao to meet him.
From here, you can also see Zitong City on the other side. The two banks of the river not far from the city are filled with dust from a distance. Many Wei soldiers are digging trenches and building walls, building fortifications there, and you can vaguely see the busy figures of people.
There are not many Shu troops in Zitong City, otherwise they would not be huddled in the city. Moreover, the forward Chen Tai's scouts have made it clear that a large number of Shu troops are heading towards Fu County and have not stayed in Zitong!
Qin Liang also sent people to the city tower to persuade them to surrender, but the defenders refused to surrender. The Wei army did not have siege equipment for a while, so they had to leave some troops and horses to build a fort here and watch to prevent the defenders from coming out and attacking Jinniu Road.
of baggage.
After waiting for a while, several soldiers came with a man. The man was wearing a bamboo hat, left his horse underneath, and walked up along the hillside path.
It had just rained the day before yesterday, and now the sky had cleared up, with periods of clear and cloudy weather again. Qin Liang saw that the visitor was wearing a bamboo hat, and knowing that he did not want too many people to see him, Qin Liang faced south and asked Qi
Mao turned his back to the road to greet him.
Qi Mao took off the bamboo hat on his head, stepped forward and bowed to Qin Liang and others: "Qi Mao, a man from Hanzhong, pays homage to the general!"
Qin Liang returned the salute and saw that the man was a young man with a broad face. Qi Mao also raised his head at this time and glanced at Qin Liang.
Sometimes things in the world are like this, unintentional planting will make a shadow. Back in Hanzhong, Qi Yu had sent a congratulatory message to send his not-so-beautiful daughter. Qin Liang was not very interested in him; but he did not expect that at the critical moment, it would be this person.
Sent detailed information about Chengdu!
After exchanging pleasantries, Qi Mao elaborated on the situation in Chengdu. When Sima Shi and others returned to Chengdu, they actually tried to persuade Liu Chan to move the capital!
However, as soon as Qi Mao finished speaking, Zhonghui and Jia Chong were the first to speak, thinking that the Lord of Shu would not move away.
Qi Mao then said: "My father has met Qiao Yunnan, the leader of the Yizhou scholars. Qiao Yunnan also said that most of the courtiers did not agree with Jiang Boyue's plan. But Qiao Yunnan did not dare to say for a while. It was because of the Shu Han soldiers and horses. At present,
In Jiang Boyue's hands, there are still some people from Jingzhou and scholars from Dongzhou who are trying to persuade the king."
Qin Liang was in a complicated mood and said noncommittally: "I have to say, Jiang Wei has some ideas."
Trading space for favorable conditions on the battlefield is sometimes a solution! But to the people of Yizhou, the Wei people are not aliens; the Shu army gave up large tracts of territory and stretched the front, which was not necessarily beneficial.
Sure enough, Zhong Hui also said: "If the Shu Han court does that, it will indeed increase difficulties for our army, but it will also affect the military morale of the Shu army!"
Qi Mao said: "Qiao Zhongsan and others also used this reason to admonish the king when they were in court."
When the information was almost clear, Qin Liang said: "I will have someone take you to Governor Chen first. You will stay in the former military camp for the time being. You don't need to tell anyone your identity."
Qi Mao cupped his hands and said, "I am willing to obey the general's arrangements."
In the current marching sequence, Chen Tai has become the forward. The reason is very simple. After the battle of Jiangeguan, the Zhongba camp and other troops were resting, so Chen Tai left first.
Qin Liang said again: "Your father and son have made great contributions, and the court will definitely not treat them badly."
Qi Maodao said: "My father once said that my servants are willing to serve the Wei Dynasty, not because of greed for merit. I don't want to see the soldiers and people of Xia killing each other for many years. I just want the war to end as soon as possible and the people to be peaceful. But if there is an invasion of foreign tribes, I will
Wait until the villagers are willing to rush forward to protect the land and the people!"
Qin Liang praised: "You know the righteousness! Our officers and soldiers of the Wei Dynasty traveled thousands of miles to use our troops just to unify the rivers and mountains and end the continuous wars."
Qi Mao bowed deeply and resigned.
Qin Liang stood on the hillside and did not leave immediately. He looked at the surrounding terrain for a while.
As far as the eye can see, the Zitong River seems to be a dividing line. To the east is a continuous
Mountains and Taurus Road also extend from a valley; and the mountains to the west seem to suddenly become smaller.
As soon as you pass Fu County ahead, the terrain will change again. After that, you will reach Mianzhu Pass at the northern foot of Fendong Ridge (Longquan Mountain), and you will enter the Chengdu Plain!
The journey seems to be close to the destination. Now of course Qin Liang is extremely reluctant to see Liu Chan run away!
Zhong Hui seemed to be aware of Qin Liang's mood, and said in his voice: "This morning, Governor Chen also reported that Jiang Wei's troops are still over there in Fu County."
Qin Liang said "Yeah" and nodded slowly in response.
Liu Chan shouldn't be able to run away! But just in case, he is really successfully deceived and abandons the Chengdu Plain and runs away. So how long will the landmark event of conquering the Shu Han be delayed?
Qin Liang stood on the hillside and turned to look at the valley where he came from. He could easily imagine that there were Micang Mountain and Qinchuan in the north. If he stayed away from the Luoyang court and stayed in Yizhou for too long, it might not be a good thing.
!
Moreover, the Yizhou Basin is not only a mountainous area. Except for the Chengdu Plain to the west of Fendongling (Longquan Mountain), the basin is actually all mountainous and hilly areas. There are also countless rivers in the territory. Marching is not that easy. It is not the northern plain.
In this way, the cavalry can move in all directions.
Qin Liang put away his gaze, turned around and said casually: "Now that our army has broken through Jiange Pass, the situation is better than before."
Everyone agreed, "Yes, the general will attack the Shu Han, but sooner or later!" "The most dangerous time is to bypass Jiange Pass." "Let's see where Jiang Wei can run..."
Qin Liang exhaled, "Let's go!"
In fact, Qin Liang no longer wants to look back on the suffering and worries at that time. The days south of Jiangeguan were really the most stressful; and the anxious mood probably existed in Luoyang. Perhaps people instinctively resist uncertainty.
factor.
So after breaking through Jiange Pass this time, we must conquer the Shu Han Kingdom in one go! If we accidentally suffer a loss and face the situation of having to retreat, the next time we want to break through Jiange Pass, it will probably be more difficult than this year!
A few days ago, Liang had been giving psychological hints to himself, not to be impetuous, and now it seems that he is right.
The situation is still unclear. Sometimes in order to achieve your goals, you really can't be afraid of trouble!
After a while, Qin Liang and others walked down the hillside. The troops were still advancing southwest along the Jinniu Road. Qin Liang sent people to the front and ordered Chen Tai to pay attention to the movements in Fu County at all times. If there is any military situation, he should report it immediately.
Yu Zhongjun.
The Shu Han army has basically suffered no major losses in previous battles. It is estimated that the Shu army still has about 100,000 soldiers, and the main force among them should still be in the hands of Jiang Wei. The army is still a beast, but it seems to have turned into an Yi.
Shocking beast!
If it is suddenly disturbed and leaves Fuxian and goes along the Fushui River towards Jiangzhou, then things may become more complicated.
...Sima Shi and others stayed in Chengdu for a few days, and they soon returned to Fujian. However, Zhang Yi stayed in Chengdu and did not accompany him on the return trip. The military situation had reached an urgent level, so naturally the court could not discuss it for too long, and finally made a decision
decision.
Jiang Wei's strategy did not gain support! The imperial court made a compromise decision, not to move the capital or negotiate for peace, but to ask Jiang Boyue to rely on the main force of the Han army to resist the enemy!
The order ordered Jiang Wei to lead his army to resist Cao's troops, not to abandon the defense at Fuguan, and to ignore the people of Fujian and the families of the officers and soldiers. At the same time, he transferred Zhuge Zhan, the son of Prime Minister Zhuge, to garrison at Mianzhu Pass.
This is the least surprising result. There are people with various opinions in Chengdu, and time is tight. Probably only a compromise will be the least likely to cause civil strife immediately!
Jiang Wei rolled up the silk book and handed it to Dong Jue. Sima Shi on the side said: "Qiao Zhou and others have made excuses, which made Your Majesty worried." Jiang Wei looked at Sima Shi and said, "That's good!"
The two of them held hands and followed Jiang Wei out of the room. They walked to the rammed earth platform and went straight into the attic hall of the county temple.
A group of generals were already waiting here and saluted Jiang Wei one after another. Jiang Wei said: "Your Majesty has an edict."
Then everyone stood on both sides and formed a line. Dong Jue walked to the north and unfolded the silk book. Everyone knelt on the ground and bowed their heads.
After Shangshu Pushe read the edict, Jiang Wei then got up and left.
When he came to the front, he said flatly: "The Han army and the Cao army have gone through countless battles, and they have killed countless enemies. You have also followed me in several northern expeditions, and the two countries have been fighting for so many years. Those who surrender will lose their lives.
As long as the thief thinks, there will definitely be no good end!"
The generals were silent, and the hall was so silent for a while that you could hear a pin drop.
Jiang Wei then continued: "Fu Pass is close to the left, with mountains and rivers crisscrossing it. The bandits have come from afar. They are trapped and lack horses, and they have the intention of underestimating the enemy. And Fu County was originally the base camp during the Northern Expedition. It has all kinds of ordnance and chariots. The main force of our army has been
Gathering here, we have the advantage of the terrain, and we are ready to work. As long as the soldiers use their lives, we have a great chance of winning!"
Everyone then spoke one after another, "The soldiers in the army are frustrated. You must boost morale as soon as possible." "The survival of the country depends on this battle!"
Another person stood up and clasped his fists and said, "Cao's army has a dangerous food route. If it fails to win, it may retreat on its own. Why don't our army hold fast to the pass of the city of Fujian and make them retreat in the face of difficulties?"
Master Sima said without hesitation: "It is impossible for Qin Liang to retreat despite the difficulties."
Jiang Wei also said: "Cao's army broke through Jiange Pass with an unexpected sneak attack. If the time had been delayed by ten days, once our army's reinforcements arrived, Qin Liang would not have been able to succeed! Now that he finally succeeded, how could Qin Liang retreat so easily?"
He paused for a moment and continued: "Fu Pass is not Jiange Pass, but it is of little use in defense. As long as Cao Jun chooses the terrain to build fortifications near the city, our army will be restricted. At that time, Qin Liang will divide his troops and take a detour to Chengdu. How about
response?"
After hearing this, people all agreed with Jiang Wei's judgment.
Although Fujian is also a mountainous area, the surrounding terrain is no longer dangerous. If the defenders just can't hold on, the enemy will always have a way around it.
There is also the Mianzhu Pass at the back. With the mountains at the northern foot of Fendong Ridge, it seems to be holding the Jinniu Avenue, but it is not a dangerous pass; the enemy can easily go around it if they abandon the main road.
However, the Han army in Fu County can still move around. It would be too risky for Cao Jun to use his cavalry to get around it! The enemy cavalry has neither siege equipment nor food roads. There is no pasture in Chengdu. The war horses have to eat food, which consumes several times.
The infantry relies far more on food roads than the infantry. The main force of the Han army is still there. If the enemy cavalry can be repelled first, it will increase the confidence of victory!
Jiang Weidao said: "As long as we defeat Cao's army here and our army follows in pursuit, we can recapture Jiange Pass, take advantage of the victory to recover the three counties of Hanzhong, and advance to Longyou Pass. It is not impossible!"
After he finished speaking, he waved his fist and said generously: "We will win this battle if we fight against the odds!" All the generals were excited and shouted: "We will win!"