The roads in Yizhou are narrow and rugged, and the mountains are undulating and continuous. They are not suitable for large-scale movement of troops and horses. Therefore, the 30,000 troops and horses led by Zhuge Liang walked for a full five days before they just left Badong County and arrived at Brazil County.
Xuanhan County.
Along the way, some treated Jingzhou soldiers and horses with courtesy, some looked on with indifference, and some made sarcastic comments to Zhuge Liang and others. If Zhuge Liang hadn't suppressed them, the soldiers in the army would have killed those sarcastic officials long ago.
However, Zhuge Liang and others are not impatient at all. Zhuge Liang and others are in power at this time. Please worry about another thing. The situation in Yizhou far exceeds Liu Qi and others' expectations. First of all, the roads in Yizhou are extremely
It was so narrow that it was not conducive for large armies to travel together. The cavalry could not travel more than fifty miles in Yizhou. Fortunately, the Feilong Guard's horses had already stayed in Wancheng before entering Yizhou, otherwise the Feilong Guard would have been unable to move even an inch in Yizhou.
This is not what worries Zhuge Liang the most. What Zhuge Liang is worried about is that the roads in Yizhou are not only rugged and difficult to travel, but there are also many places that can only accommodate one person walking together. Yizhou can block the roads in the territory at any time. Such terrain
Not only is it not conducive to the soldiers and horses from Jingzhou attacking Yizhou, it is also not conducive to the transportation of grain, grass and baggage for the soldiers and horses. Although conquering Yizhou seems simple and feasible, it is actually very difficult.
Unless someone who is very familiar with the situation in Yizhou can mark the roads between various counties in Yizhou on a map, they can find a route that is conducive to the army's movement.
Although they had just entered Yizhou a few days ago, Zhuge Liang and others could feel that the people in Yizhou were repelling Jingzhou's soldiers and horses, and the officials in the counties and counties of Yizhou were particularly prominent.
If you think about it carefully, Zhuge Liang will understand this situation. Yizhou is just like Jingzhou in the past. Although Liu Zhang has no ability, his father Liu Yan has a high prestige in Yizhou. Like Liu Biao, he personally led the troops into Yizhou.
, bringing harmony to Yizhou, which was originally in chaos.
Whether it is the people of Yizhou, the aristocratic families, or Liu Zhang's power, they have all reached a wonderful balance that no aristocratic family in Jingzhou is willing to break.
Many aristocratic families in Yizhou have noticed the introduction of Jingzhou soldiers and horses, so they are so repulsive to Jingzhou soldiers and horses. This is also related to Liu Qi's prestige. If Liu Qi had already become famous all over the world, he would even be already famous.
If he becomes the king, the aristocratic families in Yizhou will not only not reject Jingzhou soldiers and horses, but will also be happy to see such a situation.
After thinking about it, Zhuge Liang also felt helpless. Liu Qi's rise had only been less than a year. Even if Liu Qi did great things, he could not make Liu Qi's reputation known to the people all over the world.
"Military advisor, this speed is too slow. By the time we get to Hanzhong, I'm afraid my lord has already captured Nanzheng."
Zhuge Liang in the army did not ride on a two-wheeled chariot, but rode a horse slowly. Zhao Yun had said this more than once along the way.
"Don't worry, Zilong. I have made an agreement with my lord a long time ago. My lord will not attack Hanzhong on a large scale until we feel Hanzhong. I think my lord is leading the army to correct it at this time."
Zhuge Liang shook his head and said: "It is true that this road is too narrow and is not conducive to the passage of a large army."
"Military advisor, I think it's better to find someone who is familiar with the local route to lead the way. If the army marches like this, something may go wrong one day." Huang Zhong on the other side also said with a solemn expression.
"Well, let's go to the front and have a look. I don't know what the attitude of the Xuanhan County captain is. If he is still as cold as the previous counties, I'm afraid we will have to move on." Zhuge Liang sighed. It took him so long to enter Yizhou.
At that time, except for the prefect of Badong County who routinely gave them food and grass for a few days, the county captains of other counties all had a cold attitude and ignored them.
"Military advisor, we have just entered Yizhou and have encountered so many things. It would be terrible if the army lost its way in Yizhou. Although the food and grass for the army this time are extremely well prepared, they cannot withstand it.
It’s gone after a few tossing.”
Zhao Yun had a sad face and was extremely helpless.
At this moment, most of the guards appeared in front of the army and were stopped by several flying dragon guards.
"I'm here to see Military Advisor Zhuge. Please give this thing to him." Under the supervision of several Feilong Guards, the guard felt sad and took out a piece of brocade cloth from his arms and handed it to the leading Feilong Guard young general.
"What's going on?" Before the others could make any move, Zhao Yun patted his horse and walked up. If the road here wasn't quite wide, he might not even have room to ride a horse.
"General, this person said he came to see the military advisor, and asked the general to give this to the military advisor."
"Give it to me." Zhao Yun took the brocade cloth, turned the horse's head and came to Zhuge Liang.
"Huh?" He opened the brocade cloth and took a look at Zhuge Liang, his expression changed drastically, and he hurriedly patted his horse and walked forward to the guard.
"When did you arrive here from Chengdu?" Zhuge Liang said solemnly.
"The villain left Chengdu three days ago. He didn't rest for three days and three nights, and it took three horses to get here." The guard said with a bitter smile.
Zhuge Liang took a closer look and saw that although the guard was still standing there, his legs were indeed shaking, his eyes were red, his face was purple, and his clothes were messy, as if he was about to fall to the ground at any time.
"Help him go down and rest." Zhuge Liang ordered to the flying dragon guards around him.
"Wait a minute, my lord has one more thing to give to the military advisor." As he said that, the guard tore off the clothes that were close to his body. He saw a piece of brocade cloth mixed in the clothes, and the brocade cloth could still be vaguely seen.
Sweat stains on it.
Nodding, Zhuge Liang took the brocade cloth and only took a look at it, his pupils contracted. Then he returned to normal and looked at the guard, waving his hand to help him to rest.
"Military advisor?" Zhao Yun and Huang Zhong stepped forward and asked after everyone left.
"Well, nothing happened. Zi Qiao sent a message, saying that Yizhou Shepherd Liu Biao had secretly reached an agreement with Cao Cao to expel us from Yizhou and prevent our lord from attacking Hanzhong. Now the order is about to be conveyed to all parts of Yizhou." Zhuge Liang shook his head and said.
"Ah." Zhao Yun and Huang Zhong both exclaimed, followed by angry looks on their faces.
"Liu Zhanggui, the lord of Yizhou, dares to betray his trust. It's really abominable." Zhao Yun's eyes were already red at this time. If Liu Zhang were here, I'm afraid he would split Liu Zhang in half without hesitation.
They all know the importance of Hanzhong to Jingzhou. The three cities of Yangping Pass, Bailao Pass, and Nanzheng City are all solid and well-defended, and they are not far apart.
No matter which city the 20,000 soldiers and horses attack, they will be flanked by two other cities. Without them to contain Liu Qi, it would be very difficult to capture Hanzhong, and this would disrupt Jingzhou's layout.
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"It doesn't matter, originally there was no suitable excuse to attack Yizhou, but now Liu Zhang came to the door himself, but we have to get to Jiange in the shortest possible time. As long as we capture Jiange, it doesn't matter what happens in Yizhou.
, At this time, three days have passed since Liu Zhang issued the order, and Jiange and other places have not received the news at this time. They must rush to Jiange before the Jiange guard gets the news, and successfully control Jiange."
Zhuge Liang's face was condensed. At this time, he could no longer tolerate the slightest delay. He ordered someone to take out the pen and ink, draw a path according to the brocade cloth with a few strokes, and then handed the brocade cloth to Zhao Yun.
"This is the map of Yizhou drawn by Zi Qiao. Zi Long is now leading two thousand flying dragon guards to rush to Jiange. He must rush to Jiange before Liu Zhang's order is sent to Jiange. Zi Qiao has delayed the order to Jiange in Chengdu.
There is another large army here to divert Yizhou's attention. I think you should be able to successfully reach the Jiange Pavilion, but the most important thing is to defend the Jiange Pavilion. Although the Jiange Pavilion is guarded by one man and cannot be opened by ten thousand people, you only have two thousand people after all.
Be sure to prepare plenty of arrows just in case something unexpected happens."
Zhao Yun was startled for a moment, then he came to his senses, took the brocade cloth from Zhuge Liang solemnly and said, "Don't worry, military advisor, there will be no loss in the sword pavilion before the army arrives at the sword pavilion."
Without delaying after saying this, he immediately turned his horse's head and yelled at the Feilong Guard behind him: "Flying Dragon Guard, follow me." Immediately, groups of Feilong Guards ran out following Zhao Yun, and disappeared in just a moment.
"Military advisor, us?" Huang Zhong also knew at this time that the army was in an extremely difficult situation.
"It doesn't matter, the army will move forward as usual, but it needs to be faster. When the order is sent to the army, Zilong will go to raise food and grass, so that the army sergeants don't have to worry." Zhuge Liang waved his hand and said with a normal expression.
"No." Huang Zhong was shocked, knowing that Zhuge Liang was worried about the spies from Yizhou and Cao Cao in the army.
After Huang Zhong left, Zhuge Liang unfolded the temporary map in his hand, frowned and pondered. He had only drawn a rough outline just now because he was in a hurry. If he couldn't find someone familiar with the terrain to lead the way, the army might still get lost.
"It seems that we need to find someone to lead the army. I just don't know if there is anyone familiar with the situation in Yizhou near Xuanhan County." Zhuge Liang raised his eyes and looked ahead. Each prince must have several people under his command.
To reuse, such people are best suited to be guides.
"Chen Qun saw the situation clearly and actually persuaded Liu Zhang to repent at this time."
If Chen Qun had arrived in Yizhou a few days late and Liu Zhang had gone back on his word when the army arrived at Jiange to capture Hanzhong, it would have ensured that the Jingzhou plan would not be destroyed and would have given Jingzhou an excuse to attack Yizhou. That would be the best of both worlds. Unfortunately, Chen
Qun's timing was perfect, and he seemed to have figured out Jingzhou's intention.
At this time, Huang Zhong's order had been passed down, and the march of the army quietly accelerated a lot.