Chapter Three Hundred and Twenty-Six Yan Pu's Conspiracy
[Explanation: I made a mistake earlier. Yangping Pass is on the northwest side of Nanzheng, not the north. Liu Qi’s troops cannot go around Yangping Pass no matter how they go. Therefore, Liu Qi will attack Hanzhong from Shangyong and pass near the Han River.
!!As for Hanzhong, Yan Pu and Zhang Ying led troops to guard the eastern part of Hanzhong!!]
In Wancheng, the army has been resting for a whole day again. It is said that it is resting but it is actually waiting for Zhuge Liang. The troops are divided into two groups to attack Hanzhong. The 30,000 army led by Zhuge Liang has to go further than the 30,000 army led by Liu Qi.
It's far too much.
Zhuge Liang went directly from Jingzhou to Yizhou and had to pass through Brazil County and Zitong County before he could reach Bailaoguan. However, Liu Qi and others were different. They could go directly to Hanzhong via Shangyong, Ankang, Xicheng and other counties.
"My lord, General Gan Ning has arrived."
"Well, let him wait near Shiquan County and say that the army will arrive soon."
Liu Qi, the governor of the prefecture, has made arrangements for Wancheng. Jiang Wan will replace Wei Yan to guard Wancheng. On the one hand, it will ensure the supply of food and grass for the army, and on the other hand, it will prevent Cao Ren and others from raiding Wancheng. In addition to the original soldiers of Wancheng,
In addition to horses, Liu Qi also asked Wang Yi to lead two thousand flying dragon guards to assist Jiang Wan.
"Send the order, and the army will start heading straight for Hanzhong in an hour."
"promise."
The horn sounded urgently, and the army stationed outside Wancheng immediately packed up and prepared to set off. An hour later, Liu Qi took Zhang Xiu, Yang Ling and others out of the city, while Wei Yan led 3,000 vanguards half an hour ago.
Thirty thousand troops passed through Shangyong County, but Cao Ren of Shangyong and Cao Chun of Fancheng turned a blind eye. However, Yue's soldiers and horses sent people to investigate, but they did not stop them.
Liu Qi did not drive away the scouts sent by Cao Ren and Cao Chun. He just put the army on guard and rushed towards Shiquan County in a big way.
The next day, when Liu Qi and others rushed to Shiquan County, Gan Ning's 10,000 naval troops had been waiting here. With the help of Gan Ning's 10,000 naval troops, 30,000 troops crossed the Han River, and
Gan Ning then led 10,000 naval troops upstream to attack Nanzheng.
Although Hanzhong also has a navy, it is less than 2,000. It is okay to attack some bandits, but it is really different from the 10,000 navy in Jingzhou. Therefore, Yan Pu and Zhang Ying who are stationed in our Nanxiang are not.
Prevent Liu Qi's 30,000 troops from crossing the Han River.
Moreover, the sweat plain created by the Han River was extremely vast. Even if people were sent to attack Liu Qi, they would not be able to prevent Liu Qi from crossing the river. They would only increase casualties.
There is a smooth road to the southwest of Hanzhong. Even if the soldiers and horses of Hanzhong defend the city, they may not be able to stop Liu Qi's 30,000 troops. They can only delay Liu Qi's marching speed a little. Therefore, as soon as Yan Pu arrived in Nanxiang, he infiltrated all the nearby people.
In the city, Liu Qi was forced to attack Hanzhong.
The same was true for several counties in the north. Chenggu, Huangjin and other subordinates also moved the people in the county into the city under Yan Pu's strict order and did not engage in direct combat with Liu Qi.
Outside Nanxiang City, three thousand vanguard troops led by Wei Yan had arrived. At this time, Wei Yan was sitting on his horse and looking coldly at the city, while dozens of soldiers behind Wei Yan were yelling at the city.
Following Wei Yan's gaze, he could see a large wooden sign hanging on the tower, with the words "Free of War" written on it.
He rushed here with full confidence just to conquer the city and establish meritorious deeds. However, he encountered such a situation in the first city he arrived at. You can imagine the anger in Wei Yan's heart. At this time, he wanted to kill the defenders on the tower.
Chop into eight pieces.
The insults all around became deeper and deeper. Dozens of soldiers were also thirsty and looked at Wei Yan with helpless expressions.
"Replace, continue!" Wei Yan waved his hand, and dozens of soldiers immediately stepped forward to replace these dozens of soldiers, and continued to yell and curse at the tower.
"General, give me three hundred soldiers, and I will go out of the city and teach this arrogant and ignorant boy a lesson."
On the top of the city tower, several young generals surrounded the two people. These two people were Yan Pu and Zhang Ying. At this time, the several young generals around them had angry faces. Even Zhang Ying was holding the hilt of his sword and on his arm.
Veins throbbing.
Hearing the young general's words, Zhang Ying turned to look at Yan Pu. The one with the highest official position in the city was Yan Pu. Noticing the looks from around him, Yan Pu shook his head: "You are no match for him."
"Why did Gong Cao say this? How come you didn't know that we were not his opponents before we had a fight? I think it's clear that Gong Cao was too timid to fight."
Just one sentence angered several young generals around him, and one young general couldn't help shouting.
"Unbridled!" Zhang Ying's face was gloomy, and he looked at the young general with dagger-like eyes, which immediately shocked the several young generals. Although he didn't know why Yan Pu closed the four gates, he always knew that Yan Pu had extraordinary strategies, so he decided
He will not be unreasonable and will not be timid.
"It doesn't matter, this Wei Yan looks similar to you, but don't forget that he killed Cao Cao's general Xu Chu. Although he was seriously injured before killing Xu Chu, Wei Yan's ability to kill Xu Chu is beyond your comparison.
Moreover, Wei Yan has an army of 30,000 behind him. There are many soldiers in the army. With these soldiers and horses in the city, he is definitely no match. Are you sure that you can defeat Liu Qi's army of 30,000, Wei Yan, and Xuanwei Hou Zhang Xiu?
"
Yan Pu glanced at everyone and shook his head. It was not that he had damaged the morale of several people, but that the difference in strength was too great. Now he had no other choice but to hold on.
Yan Pu's words were like a bucket of cold water poured on the heads of several people. Wei Yan killed Xu Chu because Xu Chu was seriously injured with his hand. They didn't feel any surprise or awe, but the name of Xuanwei Marquis Zhang Xiu was something they all thought of.
Clearly.
Nowadays, there is no important town here, and whether there are heavy troops to resist Jingzhou's 30,000 soldiers and horses is just a dream.
"Sir, now..." Zhang Ying looked at Yan Pu anxiously.
"Don't worry, although these cities are not very strong, they are enough to resist for a period of time. Now the lord has secretly united Shangyong's Cao soldiers. When Liu Qi's morale is low, we will take advantage of the opportunity to attack. Then Cao soldiers will definitely attack
Attack from behind."
Yan Pu shook his head. The longer the delay at this time, the more beneficial it would be to Hanzhong.
While several people were talking, the scolding soldiers below had changed several times. Although Wei Yan was angry, there was nothing he could do about Nanxiang City. He led 3,000 men ahead and did not bring any siege equipment. According to him,
I know that there are ten thousand soldiers and horses brought by Yan Pu alone in the city. How can he attack the city with three thousand men?
"Report the situation here to your lord, and we will go to other counties to find out the news first." Seeing that Yan Pu in the city had no plans to leave the city, Wei Yan sighed helplessly and led three thousand troops to Huanghuang County.
"promise."
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"General Wei sent back news that Yan Pu of Hanzhong has led his troops to garrison in Nanxiang. At this time, all the people outside Nanxiang City have been moved into the city by him. No matter how he fights, Yan Pu has always been
Close the city gates and don’t ask any questions.”
"Oh, it seems that Yan Pu is quite a character." Liu Qi couldn't help but frowned. If Yan Pu really planned to defend the city, it would really take some effort to capture Hanzhong.
"My lord, General Wei has now led the vanguard army to other counties to inquire for information."
"Well, you go back and tell him to tell him if he has any news, he will send it back to the army." Liu Qi nodded.
Two hours later, Liu Qi led an army of 30,000 people and arrived outside Nanxiang City.
"General, Jingzhou's army has arrived."
Yan Pu and others in the city also rushed to the tower immediately. Looking at the army outside the city, Yan Pu and others looked solemn.
Liu Qi rode his horse and came to the front of the army. He glanced at the tower and set his sights on Yan Pu: "Are you Hanzhong Yan Pu?"
Yan Pu was stunned for a moment, then smiled and said: "Unexpectedly, Marquis Mianyang still knows about me. This makes me feel flattered."
"Haha, how could I not know Zhang Lu's first counselor? I think you should know how talented Zhang Lu is. Without you, I am afraid Zhang Lu would have become king long ago. How would Hanzhong be in the situation it is today?"
Yan Pu was shocked. Zhang Lu had discussed with him in private about becoming king, but he dissuaded him. No one knew about this, so how did Liu Qi know about it.
"I'm afraid Marquis Mianyang is not here to talk nonsense, is he?" Yan Pu looked at Liu Qi coldly.
"Haha, you should be very clear about my purpose. I really must win the land of Hanzhong, but I don't know whether you will go out of the city and surrender yourself, or whether I will break through the city and capture you?"
"Haha, Marquis Mianyang has such a loud tone, I want to see how you attack the city?" Yan Pu was startled, then laughed.
"I know you have a way to defend the city, but I don't know how many troops Nanzheng has at this time. How long can Zhang Lu defend Nanzheng without your help?"
Liu Qi shouted and turned back to the camp, leaving Yan Pu with a gloomy look. He could indeed hold Nanxiang for a while, but it was hard to say whether Zhang Lu of Nanzheng could hold Nanzheng.
If it is broken, then what role does he have in guarding Nanxiang?
Returning to the camp, Liu Qi summoned Yang Ling, Zhang Xiu and others: "Now that Yan Pu is guarding Nanxiang, attacking the city by force will only cause casualties. General Zhang, you lead an army of 10,000 to guard this place and let Yan Pu be trapped here."
The city must be on guard against Yan Pu’s attack.”
"Don't worry, my lord, there will be no one left in Nanxiang City." Zhang Xiu strode forward and bowed.
"Yang Ling, go and send the order. The army will set off immediately and attack Nanzheng." Liu Qi turned his head and looked at Yang Ling.
"No." Yang Ling accepted the order and left.
"Lord, what should we do in the other counties?" Zhang Xiu looked at Liu Qi doubtfully.
"Don't worry, although Wei Yan can't help Yan Pu, not all the defenders can be as calm as Yan Pu." Liu Qi shook his head. As long as someone dares to go out of the city to fight, Wei Yan can kill the defenders and capture these.
The city and all the generals in Hanzhong will not be Wei Yan's opponent.
Although Yan Pu's plan was good, it could not keep all the county captains at home.