Wei Yan made up his mind and handed over 5,000 people to Chen Xiang, who led them to Tongguan. He led the elites, mainly Wei family soldiers, to Xiwu. The reason why Wei Yan compromised was because Chen Xiang said
Winning, the Wei family invested almost all their talents and material resources for this battle. Among the ten thousand people behind him, there are five thousand Wei family soldiers, all the strong men in the Wei family who can go into battle, including the craftsmen in various workshops.
In order to equip these five thousand people with weapons, armor, and dry food, Mrs. Zhang even took out her own dowry and sold it off.
It can be said that the Wei family made a desperate move this time. If they win, they will certainly gain a lot of money. If they lose, they will be doomed.
Wei Yan couldn't afford the compensation and was worried about Wei Ba's safety, so he decided to divide his troops. Chen Xiang led 5,000 men to Tongguan first. He led 5,000 of the most elite men to Xiwu to meet Wei Ba and remove Zhao Yun from Bao Bao.
Take it out in the chute. Without his support, Zhao Yun might be able to come out in the end, facing the Wei army waiting at the entrance of the valley, but it would definitely take a lot of time.
What he needs most now is time. Putting Zhao Yun's ten thousand men to use in advance will be of great help to the entire battlefield situation.
This was not a planned plan at the beginning, but the situation on the battlefield was changing rapidly, so how could it be possible to stick to the rules and stick to the established methods without knowing how to adapt. Wei Yan had such vision, and also had such courage and responsibility.
The 10,000 elite troops were immediately divided into two groups. One group was led by Chen Xiang and headed straight for Tongguan. Accompanying them were hundreds of large ships filled with timber. The timber was originally intended to be transported to Chencang, but was sent by Wei Ba on the way.
It was intercepted and transferred to Tongguan. Tongguan City was seriously damaged. If we want to repair it to the point where it can be used as soon as possible and block the subsequent Wei army's counterattack, these timbers are indispensable.
Wei Ba suggested that Xiahou Mao "build a high wall". The most important city was Tongguan. However, Tongguan could not be built openly and could only be prepared secretly.
Wei Yan immediately rushed to Yiwu with 5,000 men. He heard from Chen Xiang that a thousand Wei troops from Tongguan were not far ahead of him. Wei Yan decided to eat these 1,000 men first, and then use their flags and seals to
Rush to Xiwu to look for opportunities for a surprise attack.
The scout quickly sent back the news that a thousand Wei troops were in Xiaohuaili ahead, only fifty miles away. Wei Yan looked at the sky and ordered the entire army to march quickly.
Many of Wei Jiawu's soldiers had performed missions in Guanzhong and were no strangers to the terrain in Guanzhong. The map of Guanzhong in Wei Yan's hands was no worse than the one in Xiahou Mao's hands. When he arrived in Guanzhong, he was no different from when he got home. He lost his physical strength and was slightly weaker.
With the five thousand county soldiers, the Wei family's soldiers were finally able to use their full strength. They walked through the mountains and forests by the moonlight, like tigers walking at night.
At dawn, Wei Yan rushed to the valley west of Xiaohuaili City. After checking the terrain, he arranged an ambush point. Everyone immediately entered the fighting position, and then began to rest and eat. After giving the order, the soldiers sat down on the position.
Get down, take dry food and light wine from behind, and eat quickly to replenish your physical strength.
After Wei Yan inspected the position, he also sat down. He took out two large cakes from the dry food bag on his body and took a bite. Looking at the large piece of bacon sandwiched in the cake, he couldn't help feeling a little distressed. In order to prepare dry food for this march
, Mrs. Zhang slaughtered almost all the livestock that could be slaughtered in the Wei family manor, and used all the edible meat for them. Since last winter, Mrs. Zhang began to hoard bacon. For this march, they
Even during the Chinese New Year, he couldn't open his stomach to eat. He was a little surprised at the time, but later he learned that Mrs. Zhang had marinated most of the meat in order to keep them full and reduce the weight of carrying dry food as much as possible.
, under the same weight, carrying such a meat patty can support twice as long as a pure wheat patty.
Of course, the cost of doing this is also staggering. The most direct manifestation is that the Wei family can't even find a shred of pork now, and all the left-behind personnel, including Mrs. Zhang, can only eat vegetarian food.
After paying a huge price, the effect is very obvious. Eating this kind of bacon-wrapped cake can not only replenish physical strength, but also save the time of making fire and make rice, which also reduces the chance of being discovered by the enemy. Five thousand people
They are crouched in the alcove, but they don't emit any fireworks. Without a closer look, it is almost difficult to spot these warriors hiding in the alcove.
After the three of them finished breakfast, many soldiers took the time to take a nap to prepare for the next battle. Wei Yan did not sleep. He hid behind a boulder and looked at the official road in the distance. Thousands of Wei troops were about to leave.
Appearing there, the first battle into Guanzhong was about to begin. However, he was not worried about this. What he cared about was Wei Ba in Xiwu.
From what Chen Xiang relayed, Wei Yan felt something strange.
Wei Yan didn't know Zhuge Liang's specific arrangements. After he was "demoted", he had been staying at the Wei family manor to make various preparations for the upcoming surprise attack, including training soldiers, getting used to new equipment, etc. He was called to Mianyang.
By that time, Zhuge Liang had already made arrangements, and he just obeyed his orders.
He originally thought that since Zhuge Liang wanted to adopt his Ziwu Valley plan, the main force should enter Hanzhong through Baoxie Road. Now there is only Zhao Yun on Baoxie Road, so where is Zhuge Liang and where is the main force of the Shu army? Just as Wei Ba said
Said, he went to Longyou? Was the information Wei Ba got wrong, or was it Zhuge Liang who simply did not march according to the original plan and made new arrangements but did not have time to inform him?
Wei Yan didn't think deeply. He was not the kind of person who was good at understanding people's hearts. He only cared about the current battlefield situation. Since Zhuge Liang's main force was not in Baoxie Road, the next battle in Guanzhong was completely different. He could use
The only people who can get it are him and Zhao Yun, 20,000 people.
This was one of the reasons why he insisted on getting Zhao Yun out first. Without the main force led by Zhuge Liang, Zhao Yun and his ten thousand people would be in danger for one more day if they were delayed in Baoxie Road.
"Dad, please rest for a while. I'll watch it for you." Wei Wu came over with a pot of water and handed it to Wei Yan.
"It's okay, I'm not tired." Wei Yan glanced at Wei Wu lovingly, took the water, raised his belly, and took a big sip. Over the past year, Wei Wu's body has grown rapidly, and he has grown a lot.
His shoulders were taller. The physical fitness he had practiced martial arts since he was a child was also fully demonstrated. During the ten days of continuous rapid march on the Ziwu Valley plank road, Wei Wu never even cried out in pain. "Ah Wu, it is your first time to go into battle, are you afraid?"
"Afraid of me?" Wei Wu raised his eyebrows and rubbed his hands: "I have been looking forward to this day for a long time. Dad, later, you have to let me rush to the front. I want to chop off more heads.
level, I will be able to make meritorious deeds and become a marquis in the future."
"You also want to be granted the title of Marquis?"
"Of course, Dad, your title will be inherited by the eldest brother in the future. Just like brother, I have to earn it on my own. My brain is not as good as brother, but my kung fu is better than him. Of course, I have to rely on
Let’s cut it with the knife.”
"The courage of an ordinary man." Wei Yan spat and raised his hand to give Wei Wu an idea: "I only know how to use a knife to kill people. What achievements can be made? You have to use your brain more and think more about how to march and set up formations. This is what you do."
Do your business as a general. Come, take a look at the terrain here. If it were you, how should you set up your formation?"
Wei Wu touched his head and blinked: "Are you going to learn now?"
"Nonsense, where can I find such a good opportunity?"
"Oh." Wei Wu responded in a daze, stood up from his hiding place, and took a hasty look at the terrain of the entire attack area. He was now focused on beheading more heads, and had no intention of caring about the terrain. He had no idea.
Such an opportunity is so rare. At a time when most knowledge must be passed down from family to family, it is so lucky to have a father who is a general to teach me step by step.
Just when Wei Wu was worrying about studying, the Wei army from Tongguan finally walked out of Xiaohuaili City. Although they knew that Xiahou Mao sent them to Yiwu to stop the Shu army, they were all people who were used to being undisciplined.
As a pass in the interior of Cao Wei, Tongguan has long lost the tension it had back then. Most of these people have not even experienced a war. When they heard that there was a war ahead, they were more curious than nervous, and they hurried on even more.
He was not in a hurry, and after three poles in the sun, he swayed out of Xiaohuaili.
Even when they were on the road, they were not in a formal position. The general leading the team was sitting on the horse, picking his teeth and shaking his body, thinking about the service he had with the army camp last night, and humming incoherently.
Yanqu didn't even bother to glance at the hillsides on both sides.
In their opinion, even the Shu troops in Bao Xiedao are suspicious soldiers. What danger could there be here?
Their relaxed and almost debauched mentality brought them fatal consequences. After they entered the encirclement, Wei Yan stood up from his hiding place, drew his bow and nocked an arrow, and shot an arrow at the man who was staggering on the horse.
The general of the Wei army.
The long arrow left the string, and the bagpipe on the arrow shaft was blown by the strong wind to make a long and sharp whistle. In the sound of the long whistle, the soldiers of the Wei family stood up from their hiding places, some drew their bows and nocked arrows, and shot at the targets they had chosen.
, some holding swords and shields, rushed towards the enemies at the foot of the hillside. The rapid footsteps kicked up the loess under their feet, setting off yellow dragons one after another.
In an instant, arrows rained down, and people rushed like a tide.
The Wei army was alerted by the sudden cry of killing, and immediately fell into chaos. The unruly Wei general was shot by Wei Yan with an arrow, and screamed, turning over and falling off his horse. His bodyguards rushed forward with shouts and gestures.
They dragged him and turned around and ran away. However, the battle was in chaos and panicked soldiers were everywhere. In such a hurry, there was no place to escape. The most convenient place was the Wei River not far away.
"Kill!" Wei Yan put away his bow, drew his sword in his hand, shouted, and rushed down the hillside.
"Kill -" Wei Wu screamed excitedly, holding up a shield in one hand and wielding a sword in the other. He ran wildly and rushed into the enemy formation ahead of Wei Yan. With the sword in his hand, he chopped down a Wei soldier who was holding a spear in both hands and crashed into the enemy.
In the Wei army's formation, they were slashing and killing, and their roars were like thunder.
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