Chapter six hundred and thirty-four leisurely tasting small wine, laughing at the infighting of tige
Hulao Pass.
It is connected to Songyue Mountain in the south, the Yellow River in the north, and the mountains are intertwined. It is really a natural barrier that only one man can pass, and ten thousand men cannot break it.
On Guancheng, Liu Bei was happily planning the use of troops with Sima Yi.
Sima Yi was eloquent and kept talking about his strategy. Liu Bei nodded repeatedly as he listened, as if he was deeply taught by him.
Zhuge Liang on the side was silent, with a cold face and unable to say a word.
Even so, Zhuge Liang was secretly surprised that Sima Yi's military skills in battle were so powerful that even he could not match them.
In addition to being surprised, Zhuge Liang's eyes flashed with a hint of fear that was not easy to detect from time to time.
"It's just the art of using troops in battle. If you want to be the king's mastermind, you should focus on far-reaching and broad strategies. In this regard, this Sima Zhongda is not as good as me..."
Although Zhuge Liang was worried, he was comforting himself in his heart.
"As long as we use our troops like this, I believe that Yan Liang's 50,000-strong army will be completely annihilated on the Luoyang front line." Sima Yi confidently concluded.
Liu Bei nodded repeatedly and praised Sima Yi's tactics. He even showed a look of resentment for meeting Sima Yi at a late date, saying that if he had met Sima Yi in the early years, he would not have suffered repeated defeats, and he might have risen early.
"Your Majesty made such a ridiculous compliment, I feel ashamed that I don't deserve it." Sima Yi didn't feel proud at all. Although he was confident, he always showed humility.
But for some reason, the more Sima Yi behaved in a humble and cautious manner, without being arrogant or impetuous, the more Zhuge Liang felt numb behind his back.
It was as if there was a terrifying face hidden beneath that humble appearance.
"Zhongda's military skills are indeed worthy of praise, but has Zhongda ever thought about how to deal with Cao Cao after annihilating the 50,000 soldiers of the Yan thief? Since he joined us to attack the Yan thief, we can only share the credit after the war.
I’m afraid we won’t be easily allowed to take Luoyang alone.”
Zhuge Liang couldn't see Sima Yi's unique style, so he poured a ladle of cold water on the hot topic.
Liu Bei's excited eyebrows suddenly condensed. He said worriedly: "What Military Advisor Kong Ming said makes sense. We must consider Cao Cao's side."
Sima Yi only smiled slightly: "The 50,000-strong army was wiped out in ashes. Yan's strength has been greatly damaged and he will definitely withdraw his troops. When the time comes, Cao Cao in the Central Plains will only have tens of thousands of soldiers and horses. Will he still dare to compete with the king for Luoyang?"
"
Zhuge Liang asked rhetorically. Zhuge Liang was speechless.
The worries that Liu Bei had just had disappeared in a flash. Because of Sima Yi's words, he felt proud again in the blink of an eye.
"Zhongda's words are reasonable. Yan Liang was defeated and retreated. How dare Cao Cao compete with me for supremacy? Luoyang will still belong to me, haha."
Just as Liu Bei was laughing proudly, Chen arrived in a hurry, interrupting Liu Bei's laughter.
"Reporting to your Majesty, the latest information from the scouts. For some unknown reason, Thief Yan suddenly withdrew all Luoyang troops and retreated from Taigu Pass to Liang County."
Yan Liang abandoned Luoyang!
This unexpected piece of information shocked everyone present, even Zhuge Liang.
Sima Yi had a look of surprise on his face, and his normally calm expression could not help but become rippled at this moment.
Surprised, Sima Yi's expression suddenly changed, as if he suddenly thought of something.
"Where is Cao Cao? Where is Cao Cao now?" Sima Yi asked anxiously.
Chen Dao replied: "According to the scouts, Cao Cao has captured Hangu Pass without any blood. His forward Yue Jin has led 10,000 troops and entered Gucheng west of Luoxi, which is only dozens of miles away from Luoyang City.
.”
Sima Yi's face suddenly became clouded, a drop of cold sweat rolled down his forehead, and a hint of embarrassment shone in his brows.
"Yan Liang abandoned Luoyang without a fight. Could it be that he was afraid that he and Cao Cao would attack from the east and west, so he took the initiative to withdraw his troops and fled out of fear?"
Liu Bei's ingenuity was obviously not as far-reaching as Sima Yi's, and he couldn't see Yan Liang's deep meaning for a moment.
"This..." Sima Yi looked embarrassed and didn't know how to explain to Liu Bei.
At this time, Zhuge Liang suddenly understood. At the moment when he figured it out, there was even a look of gloating in Zhuge Liang's eyes.
The look on his face was obviously that he was excited that Sima Yi's plan was cracked by Yan Liang.
"Haven't your Majesty noticed it yet? Yan Thief is not afraid at all. He has seen through Sima Zhongda's plan. He came up with a trick and deliberately gave up an empty city in Luoyang to make the King and Cao Cao fight. Yan Thief is easy to do.
Watch from the wall and reap the benefits."
Sima Yi was embarrassed to point it out, but Zhuge Liang told Liu Bei the truth in a tone that he had expected.
Liu Bei's face suddenly changed, and he was suddenly shocked. He couldn't help but look at Sima Yi, as if he couldn't believe that Yan Liang would see through Sima Yi's plan.
Sima Yi looked ashamed, cupped his hands and said, "I'm sorry that I made a mistake. I didn't expect that I would be taken advantage of by the Yan thief and fell into his trap."
"Actually, Zhongda's strategy of using Luoyang as a bait cannot be said to be completely wrong. It just fails to consider the overall situation. Your Majesty, you can't blame Zhongda too much." Before Liu Bei could say anything, Zhuge Liang took the initiative and was very "well-intentioned."
to plead for Sima Yi.
However, his words were obviously to excuse Sima Yi, but secretly he not only ridiculed Sima Yi for not having a holistic view, but also put all the responsibility for the failure of the strategy on Sima Yi.
Sima Yi knew clearly that Zhuge Liang was adding insult to injury, but his plan did fail, but he had no way to refute it. He could only swallow Coptis chinensis dumbly, and spoke of his suffering.
Liu Bei sighed and did not blame Sima Yi. He only turned his gaze to Zhuge Liang and said, "Commander, now that you have fallen into Yan Thief's scheme, how should you respond?"
After receiving Liu Bei's advice again, Zhuge Liang's expression became confident again, and the feather fan in his hand began to swing gracefully again.
"Although this is Yan Thief's plan, he wants us and Cao Cao to fall out and fight each other for Luoyang, but Luoyang is of great importance. Whether it falls into the hands of Yan Thief or Cao Cao, the consequences will be disastrous. Liang
I think that for the current plan, we have to send troops as soon as possible to regain Luoyang City before Cao Cao does, and then make plans."
Zhuge Liang shook his feather fan gently and expressed his strategy eloquently.
Liu Bei had no choice but to immediately order Zhang Yan to lead 3,000 light cavalry from Hulao Pass. He rushed to Luoyang day and night, while Liu Bei himself led the entire army and followed up.
…
Liang County.
There are many forts around the city and flags covering the sky. All the 50,000 Chu troops who retreated from Luoyang have retreated to this county.
In the Chinese army tent, Yan Liang sat there leisurely, listening to Pang Tong's report on the latest Luoyang intelligence.
According to detailed intelligence, Cao Cao's vanguard Le Jin has occupied Gucheng in the suburbs of Luoyang, and Liu Bei at Hulao Pass is not to be outdone. He sends Zhang Yan to march westward with light cavalry at starry night, and has now captured Yanshi City in the eastern suburbs of Luoyang.
At the same time, Cao Cao's 50,000-strong army was also advancing toward Luoyang, and Liu Bei of Hulao Pass also led nearly 60,000 troops and horses transferred from Chenliu and marched toward Luoyang.
All signs indicate that both Cao Cao and Liu Bei wanted to seize Luoyang before their opponents, creating a fait accompli.
A good show of internal fighting between Cao and Liu seems to be beginning.
"How are the arrangements for the detailed work? I want to add fuel to their fire." Yan Liang asked with a sneer.
Pang Tong smiled and said: "Don't worry, Your Majesty, I have made arrangements before I leave. There are nearly a hundred craftsmen arranged in Luoyang, just waiting to create chaos and provoke a confrontation between the Cao and Liu armies."
"Very good, then let's have a drink and wait for the show." Yan Liang said sarcastically.
While the two principals and ministers were laughing and chatting among themselves, the curtain suddenly opened, and Lu Lingqi strode in without even passing a message.
Looking at her expression, she seemed to be somewhat dissatisfied.
Zhou Cang followed closely and said awkwardly: "Your Majesty, Miss Lingqi insists on coming in. The general has no time to report, so Miss Lingqi..."
Looking at Lu Lingqi's resentful face, Yan Liang had already guessed what was going on and waved his hand: "You all can go down first."
Pang Tong and Zhou Cang were also very sensible and could not disturb their brother and sister's conversation, so they both resigned.
The curtain was lowered, and he was the only two people left in the big tent.
"Lingqi, although you are my sworn sister, the rules in the army cannot be broken. How unbecoming of you to break into the king's tent without being notified? You won't do it next time." Yan Liang lectured.
Lu Lingqi cupped her hands and said, "It is indeed wrong for Lingqi to break into the king's tent without permission. It's just that Lingqi has some unclear facts and wants to ask Brother Wang what's going on."
"Tell me." Yan Liang said.
Lu Lingqi said sternly: "Today our army has finally captured Luoyang. Why did Brother Wang retreat without fighting when Cao Cao led his army? He gave up the city of Luoyang to Cao Cao in vain. Little sister, I am really disgusted.
If I don't take this tone, I don't understand why Brother Wang is afraid of that thief Cao."
As expected, Yan Liang knew that Lu Lingqi must be angry because of this incident.
Cao Cao was her enemy who killed her father. Now that Cao Cao is coming with his army, Lu Lingqi is holding back her energy and intends to fight Cao Cao to the death to avenge her father.
Now that Yan Liang retreated without a fight, Lu Lingqi didn't know the truth and naturally felt suffocated in her heart.
Hearing her question, Yan Liang only sneered and asked: "You and I have been brothers and sisters for many years, Lingqi, do you think this king will be afraid of Cao Cao?"
"Since Brother Wang is not afraid of Cao Cao, why did he retreat without a fight and surrender Luoyang?" Lu Lingqi said puzzled.
"You, you, are all brave and foolish after all." Yan Liang sighed and said, "The reason why my brother retreated without fighting is not because he was afraid of Cao Cao, but in fact it was a plan proposed by Shi Yuan's military advisor."
After saying that, Yan Liang will withdraw from Luoyang and tell Lu Lingqi the plan of causing Cao and Liu to fight.
At this time, Lu Lingqi suddenly realized that her brother Wang had actually come up with this strange plan to make her number one enemy and her second brother's enemy fight each other.
Lu Lingqi, who suddenly realized this, couldn't help but marvel at Yan Liang's courage and resourcefulness. In addition to being amazed, she felt ashamed that she had misunderstood Yan Liang.
"Originally, Brother Wang was so scheming. My little sister misunderstood Brother Wang and broke into the king's tent without permission. She is really guilty. Please punish Brother Wang." Lu Lingqi said with a blushing face.
"Punishment, what kind of punishment do you want for my brother?" Yan Liang joked.
Lu Lingqi said sternly: "My little sister is indeed at fault. I will be willing to punish you as much as Brother Wang wants."
"Really, then I won't be merciful, brother." Yan Liang looked at the pretty red face, and a somewhat malicious smile suddenly appeared between his eyebrows.