When everyone heard about Yan Liang's plan, they immediately became energetic and pricked up their ears, listening attentively.
"Bring me the map." Yan Liang drank happily.
The soldiers on the left and right hurriedly laid out Nuo Da's map and spread it on the open space in the tent.
Yan Liang simply went into battle barefoot, using his sword as a pen to point out the mountains and rivers on the map.
"This Yangping Pass is the most dangerous pass in the world, and Xia Houyuan is very good at defending it. It is absolutely impossible to break through the pass by force. The only feasible strategy is to lure the enemy to divide his troops and fight outside the pass, so that our army can take advantage of it.
Use clever strategies." Yan Liang pointed at the map and said.
Fazheng nodded slightly: "What my lord said is true, but judging from the wars in recent months, Xiahou Yuan would rather Xu Huang and other side troops be surrounded than send troops to rescue him. It seems that he is determined to defend Yangping Pass and wants to
I'm afraid it won't be easy to induce him to divide his troops and fight."
"Hmph, as long as the enemy is attacked and saved, I don't believe that Xia Houyuan can continue to be a tortoise." Yan Liang sneered.
To attack the enemy, you must save him?
Pang Tong and Fazheng looked at each other, a bit of suspicion flashing in their eyes, and they couldn't understand the meaning of Yan Liang's words for a moment.
"Shi Yuan, Xiaozhi, look." Yan Liang pointed the sword in his hand toward the east of Yangping Pass, "The terrain of Yangping Pass is low in the west and high in the east. If we attack from the east, it will naturally be much easier than now.
We can make a fuss from this point."
The eyes of Pang Tong and Tong swept towards the east of Yangping Pass as the sword pointed, and a hint of understanding gradually appeared in their eyes.
However, Yan Liang was just an introduction, so how could the two of them get involved in this moment?
Fazheng was half-convinced and said: "My lord's intention is to send a force of troops along the mountain path, over the mountains, and then attack Yangping Pass from the east. But whether it is the Qinling Mountains in the north or the Micang Mountains in the south,
They are all extremely dangerous. Even if there are trails, it is extremely difficult to walk. Even if people can barely walk through, it is difficult to transport siege equipment. Without siege equipment, I am afraid that it will still be impossible to break through with human power alone."
Fazheng understood Yan Liang's previous meaning, but failed to fully understand its meaning.
Yan Liang smiled secretly and said: "Who said Gu is going to attack from the east? What Gu means is that pretending to attack from the east is actually just to lure Xia Houyuan into fighting."
Pang Tong remained silent, and Fazheng became more suspicious. The two of them still couldn't understand Yan Liang's overall plan.
Guan Zi had sold enough. Yan Liang stopped beating around the bush and decided to make his intentions clear to them.
"Look, here, on the southeast side of Yangping Pass, there is a mountain called Dingjun Mountain. This mountain is the only place where the Micang Mountain Trail from the south leads to Nanzheng. Although this mountain is not as important as Yangping Pass, it is
If we occupy this mountain, we can threaten Nanzheng from the east and threaten Yangping Pass from the west, which is also a very important key point."
The two people's eyes suddenly focused on the three words "Dingjun Mountain", and there was a bit of surprise in their expressions.
"I had previously sent people along the trail to Dingjun Mountain to check. There were less than a thousand Cao troops guarding the area. If our army crossed Mianshui south, passed the Micang Mountain Trail, and unexpectedly captured Dingjun Mountain, they would definitely attack Yangping Pass.
The enemy was greatly frightened. At that time, Xia Houyuan was afraid that our army would attack him, so he would definitely divide his troops to fight for Dingjun Mountain. At that time, wouldn't it be the time for our army to use a plan?"
Yan Liang spoke with confidence and calmness, and revealed his strategy to defeat Xia Houyuan.
In the past history, Liu Bei captured Hanzhong and was unable to attack Yangping Pass for a long time. Didn't he turn to Dingjun Mountain and find an opportunity to kill Xiahou Yuan?
As a time-traveler, Yan Liang has foresight and already has successful examples here. If he doesn't take advantage of them, wouldn't his time-travel be in vain?
Therefore, in fact, Yan Liang had already considered how to use troops in Dingjun Mountain before he sent troops to Hanzhong. Therefore, after arriving at Yangping Pass, Yan Liang had been secretly conducting reconnaissance in the Dingjun Mountain area.
As for the previous attacks on Yangping Pass, those were just feints that Yan Liang wanted to cover up.
The two counselors couldn't help but look surprised when they heard that Yan Liang knew the terrain of Dingjun Mountain so well.
Especially Fazheng, as a local counselor, he should have the best understanding of the terrain here, but he didn't expect that Yan Liang's understanding of the terrain was better than him.
After being amazed, Fazheng added: "Although my lord's plan can occupy Dingjun Mountain and allow Xiahou Yuan to divide his troops, the terrain near the mountain is also quite narrow, which is not conducive to attack. If Xiahou Yuan only defends himself by holding the stronghold,
We are still unwilling to fight, and our army cannot attack, and it is difficult to transport food and grass. I am afraid that sooner or later we will have to abandon the defense and retreat, and then our efforts will be in vain."
Fa Zheng's concerns were not unreasonable. This was also what Yan Liang was worried about before. However, Yan Liang had long since dispelled this worry after his scouts brought back detailed information about Dingjun Mountain.
"Xiao Zhi is overly worried. Gu Ke has reconnoitred the terrain of Dingjun Mountain very clearly. The terrain here can be regarded as a treasure land specially given to us by God." Yan Liang said confidently.
A valuable land for military use?
Fa Zheng was confused. He thought that now that we are outnumbered and defeated by more, the best thing is to choose an open area. A place like Dingjun Mountain that is not conducive to the deployment of superior troops, how can it become a treasure place for the use of troops?
"Although Dingjun Mountain also belongs to the Micang Mountains, the terrain on the north side of the mountain has sunk, so an open flat land is formed in front of the mountain, which is not only suitable for garrisoning troops, but also suitable as a battlefield. After the main peak of Dingjun Mountain,
There is also a large depression, which the locals call Tianwa. According to reports from scouts, at least ten thousand soldiers and horses can be stationed in Tianwa."
After a pause, Yan Liang continued: "Besides, the distance between Dingjun Mountain and the plains is no more than three hundred steps at most. Such a height difference is neither too high nor too low, and is most suitable for ambushes on the mountain to rush down quickly.
Join the battlefield. Isn’t such a treasure land a land given to us by God?”
A series of eloquent words have analyzed the mystery of Dingjun Mountain to the point where it can no longer be revealed.
Fazheng and Pang Tong, two top counselors, were stunned when they heard this, with expressions of disbelief on their faces.
They seemed unable to believe that Yan Liang, an "outsider" from thousands of miles away, could be so familiar with the unknown Dingjun Mountain.
Yan Liang's insight into geographical advantages has reached an incredible level.
Faced with the exclamations of Fazheng and Fazheng, Yan Liang smiled faintly, with a leisurely and calm look on his face.
In fact, although Yan Liang was familiar with history and knew that Liu Bei killed Xia Houyuan at Dingjun Mountain, he had never understood why such an important battle took place in a mere Dingjun Mountain.
Therefore, Yan Liangcai sent scouts to thoroughly explore the terrain in the Dingjun Mountain area, and then combined with the terrain in the Yangping Pass area, he thought hard for a long time and finally understood the reason.
After this analysis, Pang Tong and Fazheng finally came to a sudden realization. They took a closer look at the map, and the more they looked at it, the more excited they became.
"Anyone who uses military force must know the advantages of the terrain. My lord has used the terrain to such a miraculous level that we are really amazed. We thought that this plan is feasible." Fa Zheng raised his hands in admiration.
Agree.
Pang Tong had no objection, but only said: "My lord's plan is indeed wonderful, but we must choose a brave general to take on this important task."
"I plan to use Huang Hansheng to take on this important task, and then use Xiaozhi as the army's staff officer. I don't know what you think." Yan Liang said without hesitation.
In history, it was the combination of Huang Zhong and Fazheng that defeated Xiahou Yuan. Now, both Xiahou's nemesis are here. With such a ready-made golden combination, Yan Liang can't use it.
Fa Zheng said happily: "Since my lord has such trust, I am willing to go with General Huang to capture Dingjun Mountain."
Fazheng accepted the order without hesitation.
Yan Liang then sent Huang Zhong here and taught him the tactics in person. Huang Zhong had long been eager to fight, so he accepted the order happily.
At that moment, Yan Liang sent Huang Zhong and Fazheng to lead ten thousand men to cross the Mianshui River in light equipment, secretly cross Micang Mountain, go around to the southeast of Yangping Pass, and march toward Dingjun Mountain.
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Yangping Pass, Hujun Mansion.
The smell of wine and the aroma of meat overflowed. In the mansion, Xia Houyuan was drinking proudly.
Drink happily, drink to relieve qi, drink to be heroic and clear the sky.
For five or six consecutive days, Xia Houyuan repulsed Yan Liang's several attacks on Yangping Pass, killing and wounding thousands of enemy troops. Although not many were killed, this was a rare defeat for the enemy since the defeat of the Western Han Dynasty.
Vigor.
As the commander-in-chief of Cao's army in Hanzhong, Xia Houyuan seemed to have vented a lot of the resentment he had accumulated in his heart. He was in a good mood and naturally had a good appetite.
Footsteps sounded, and niece Xia Houjuan walked into the hall.
Seeing that his uncle had a good appetite, Xia Houjuan's face showed relief, and he asked with a smile: "My second uncle has a good appetite recently. I haven't seen my second uncle so happy for a long time."
"The Yan thieves have been thwarted in their attack. Sooner or later, they will be defeated without success. I have vented a bad temper on behalf of the Prime Minister. Why don't I celebrate it?" Xia Houyuan laughed heartily, with a hint of pride in his pride.
"My niece knows that the second uncle dominates the world and is invincible. That Yan Thief is just a villain who gained power in one day. How can he be the rival of the second uncle?" After saying that, Xia Houjuan personally poured a glass of wine for Xia Houyuan.
Xia Houyuan became even more proud when his niece praised her sweet mouth. He took a glass of wine and drank it all in one gulp.
While the uncle and nephew were laughing and talking, Du Xi and Guo Huai hurried in outside the door, interrupting their good mood.
"General, something bad happened. The scouts just reported urgently. Yan Jun attacked Mianshui secretly and captured Dingjun Mountain a few hours ago!" Guo Huai said in a deep voice.
Dingjun Mountain was lost!
Xia Houyuan was shocked, and his body shook. The glass of wine he just picked up in his hand almost swayed out of the glass.
The half-drunk atmosphere and slightest trace of pride were instantly shattered by Guo Huai's bad news.
"What's going on? Tell me again?" Xia Houyuan smashed the wine glass on the table, and his surprise turned to anger.
Guo Huai had a sullen face and said silently: "General, Yan Liang sent enemy general Huang Zhong with 10,000 troops to bypass Yangping Pass and sneak attack Dingjun Mountain."
At this time, Xia Houyuan suddenly woke up. No wonder Yan Liang had failed in his attack, but in the past few days, he was still making futile efforts and constantly launching attacks on Yangping Pass.
It turned out that Yan Liang was not doing useless work at all, but was covering up a sneak attack on Dingjun Mountain.
Frustrated, Xiahou became angry and jumped up, shouting angrily: "The traitor Yan has gone too far to bully others. Send me an order to quickly mobilize the troops and horses. I am going to kill that old man Huang Zhong with my own hands!"
