Marching at night, and on mountain roads, is an extremely difficult task for anyone. Even for the Shu army who are used to walking on mountain roads, this is also a severe test. Fortunately, there is Dun who is familiar with the terrain.
Wu and others led the way, but there were no major accidents along the way. At noon the next day, they arrived at the rear of Anqiao Fortress.
Anqiao Fortress is located at the western foot of Jingshan Mountain and the eastern foot of Zhushan Mountain. It is a valley between two mountain ranges. Fenshui flows through it. Anqiao Fortress is built at the narrowest place above Fenshui, which just blocks the valley.
Standing on the high cliff and looking down, Wei Ba felt happy. In the river valley about five hundred steps outside Anqiao Fortress, there was a military camp. Although the words on the big scroll could not be seen clearly, it was certain that it was that
It was Wu Jun. However, they were blocked by Anqiao and could not move forward.
Anqiao Fortress was built by the Hanzhong people to defend against enemies coming from the south, so the main defensive facilities are in the south, while the facilities in the north are relatively simple. It is not easy to build a fortress in the mountains, so save as much as you can.
No one will spend energy building a wall that is no longer useful, unless you have different intentions.
In ancient official circles, there was a saying that officials should not build yamen. Similarly, among the generals stationed at the border fortresses, there were also unwritten rules for city repairs. If a city was built where it shouldn't be built, or if the city was enlarged or raised without authorization, it would be a very serious problem.
Things that are easy to violate.
In other words, it would be very difficult for the Wu army to attack from south to north, but it would be much easier for Wei Ba to attack from north to south. What made him even happier was that Anqiao Fortress was quiet, and it was obvious that the defender
He didn't even realize that an unexpected enemy appeared behind him.
"Tang Qianyu, take my handwriting with you to the Wu army camp and tell them to prepare to enter the fortress."
Tang Qianyu took the order and left in a hurry. Like an ape, he shuttled back and forth between the mountains easily, climbed mountains and crossed mountains as if walking on flat ground, fully demonstrating the powerful strength of the Wei family's soldiers.
"Captain Zhou, you are preparing for the first attack. You do not insist on success, but you must go all out." Wei Ba stopped Zhou Yu and Zhang Jiao and began to arrange the mission: "Captain Zhang, you are going to attack in the second wave. Pay attention to the enemy.
Don't wait for my order to expose the weak link, pounce on it as soon as you see the opportunity, and capture Anqiao Fort as quickly as possible."
"Here!" Zhou Yu and Zhang Wei responded with a bang, and led their men to ambush in the river valley.
"Wang Hui, you lead a hundred soldiers down the cliff and land directly on the enemy's city. You don't want to hurt the enemy, you just want to open the gate and let the Wu army enter."
"Here." Wang Hui responded, and led a hundred Wei soldiers to climb over to the cliff above Anqiao Fortress. This cliff is very steep, and ordinary people cannot walk at all, but for the soldiers of the Wei family, this is not something that cannot be overcome.
problem.
Everything was arranged well. Wei Ba took Dunwu and others and lurked near Anqiao Fortress, looking down at Anqiao Fortress at the foot of the mountain.
Anqiao Fortress is peaceful and peaceful. If it weren't for the uncollected stones and rolling logs on the ground outside the fortress, and the looming Wu Army camp not far away, no one would have thought that there had been a fierce battle here.
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Pan Zhang was gnawing fiercely with a leg of lamb in one hand and a gorgeous glass cup in the other. The wine in the cup rippled under the light, reflecting a soft light. He ate ferociously, as if what he was eating was not a leg of lamb.
But the enemy.
Pan Zhang was very depressed. He led an army of 5,000 to come to the rescue, but was blocked from advancing at Anqiao Fortress. That was fine. He looked down on the capricious villain Meng Da at all, and did not really want to save him. He was depressed. Lu Xun
He didn't believe him, so he actually sent a scholar named Lu Lan to be his supervisor. Listening to this name, you know that he became an official because of Lu Xun's nepotism.
Pan Zhang felt doubly uncomfortable as he was unable to attack the city and had unsightly people around him. After he tentatively attacked Anqiao Fortress, he knew that the Wei army was defensive at Anqiao Fortress and could not conquer it with his own strength.
It was not surprising at all. He had been leading the army for many years and he still had some common sense. But as soon as Lu Lan reminded him of these truths, he could no longer accept them.
I don’t understand such a simple truth, so I need you to remind me?
Pan Zhang was now in a dilemma. He wanted to break through Anqiao Fortress and slap the scholar, but he was also worried that the damage would be too great and he would not be able to attack Anqiao Fortress, which would make him even more embarrassed.
"Father." Pan Ping, dressed in a brocade robe, walked in quickly. He was about thirty years old, with thick powder on his face and vermilion on his lips. He looked like he had red lips and white teeth, and a charming personality.
"What's the matter?" Pan Zhang was in a bad mood, and he didn't have a good temper when he saw his son. When he saw a letter in Pan Ping's hand, he frowned: "Whose letter is it again?"
"Letter from Shu Han and Wei Jun."
"Shu Han? Wei joins the army?" Pan Zhang took a while to come back to his senses: "Wei Yan?"
"No, it's Wei Yan's son Wei Ba. He is behind Anqiao Fort now."
"Really?" Pan Zhang jumped up, threw the leg of lamb into the plate, wiped his greasy hands on his brocade robe twice, and reached out to take the letter. Wei Ba's letter was written very simply, to the effect that, I
The reinforcements from the Shu Han Dynasty have broken through Mulan Fortress and are on their way to Fangling. I heard that General Pan was still blocked outside the Qiao Fortress and came to support you. Please prepare General Pan to set off and set up a formation at the gate. I will serve as your general.
Open the plug door.
"Is it true? The Shu army has arrived at Fangling?" Pan Zhang was doubtful.
"Father, the messenger is outside the tent, why don't you meet him?"
"Let him in quickly." Pan Zhang shouted with joy.
Tang Qianyu walked in, clasped his fists and saluted: "Tang Qianyu, a member of the army and bodyguard of the Prime Minister's Mansion of the Han Dynasty, pays homage to Lord Pan."
Pan Zhang walked out from behind the case and looked at Tang Qianyu, who was tall, talented and majestic. He couldn't help but feel a little more happy. He shook the letter in his hand: "Your army has arrived at Fangling?"
"Not yet, but Mulan Fortress has been breached and we are on our way to Fangling." Tang Qianyu said unhurriedly: "Because Sima Yi arrived in such a hurry, Fangling was not prepared enough and was in danger. My family joined the army and was worried that Meng Da would not be Sima Yi's opponent.
This is why I want to ask Mr. Pan Fu and Captain Zhuge to work together to repel Sima Yi and rescue Meng Da."
"Captain Zhuge?"
"Yes, Zhuge Qiao, the son of the prime minister, is leading the army. My family joined the army because they were ordered to assist in the war."
"It turns out to be that boy Zhuge Qiao." Pan Zhang was a little disapproving, and his mood became colder: "With his little ability, he can break through Mulan Fortress. Are you trying to lie to me? How many people are you here?"
"How dare you." Tang Qianyu said calmly: "Our army only has ten thousand people. As the prince expected, it would be difficult to break through Mulan Sai head-on. However, my family joined the army and came up with a plan to detour to Shangyong and attack Mulan Sai from behind.
And down." He paused, with a faint smile on his face, and then stopped it: "Just like this moment, as long as Pan Fujun arrays outside the wall and makes preparations to march, our army can help Pan Fujun.
Open the gate."
Pan Zhang narrowed his eyes. Although the smile on Tang Qianyu's face just now was short-lived, he could clearly see it. This made him feel an unbearable humiliation. My dignified Pan Zhang, do you still want your help?
Am I not as good as that boy Zhuge Qiao?
"Thank you very much, Wei Canjun. I will start attacking Anqiao Sai right away. I hope his movements will not be too slow."
Tang Qianyu was overjoyed. His actions just now were all inspired by Wei Ba, and he wanted to deliberately anger Pan Zhang. When people are angry, their IQ will decrease, especially for generals like Pan Zhang, whose IQ is not high to begin with.
Once provoked, he can do anything. If Pan Zhang really wants to listen to Wei Ba's arrangement and wait for the door to open, it will be troublesome. Only by letting Pan Zhang attack first and attract the attention of the defending Wei army, Wei Ba can
Greater chance of success.
"What my family said about joining the army is true. Mr. Pan Fu is indeed a rare and powerful general in Jiangdong." Tang Qianyu flattered him at the right time.
Pan Zhang laughed, picked up the writing brush, and drew two characters on Wei Ba's letter, which was his name. "Repay your family for joining the army, and we will see you at Anqiao."
"Well, then we will wait for you at Anqiao Sai." Tang Qianyu bowed again and bowed out.
Before Wei Ba received Tang Qianyu's reply, he had already seen the Wu army emerging from the camp. As the Wu army formed in front of the fortress, the Wei army on the fortress also began to become nervous. Countless soldiers climbed up the slope under the command of the general.
Climb the wall, draw your bow and arrow, and aim at the Wu army outside the city.
From a high position, he could clearly see the arrangement of the Wei army on the fortress. The Wei army was roughly divided into two parts. One part was concentrated on the fortress wall, a group of five people, responsible for the fortress wall about three or four steps wide, and the other part held a hand.
Knife and Shield, standing on the fortress at the back, they are both a reserve team and a law enforcement team. If anyone dares to retreat, they will be killed. If there is a gap, they will rush forward to fill it.
Father Wei Yan has told these principles, and master Zhao Yun has also told them, but today Wei Ba saw it for the first time with his own eyes. As he watched, he nervously thought about his actions later. Although the enemy is clear and we are hidden, victory lies in
It was inevitable, but this was his first real battle, so how could he not be cautious.
While Wei Ba was thinking nervously, the Wu army launched an attack. More than 500 people, carrying ladders and shields, rushed out of the formation and rushed towards the south wall of Anqiao Fortress. The shouts of killing suddenly arose, and the sound of war drums filled the sky.
, this shocked Wei Ba who was above Anqiao Fortress. This was much more real than watching Sima Yi attack Fangling from a distance.
Wu Jun rushed in a hundred steps and shouted from the top of the city: "Shoot!"
There was a muffled "buzz" sound, hundreds of crossbows made a muffled sound, and a shower of arrows poured down from the wall.
"Raise the shield -" In the running formation of the Wu army, a man who looked like a captain raised his sword and roared loudly. The Wu army raised their shields in a swish, and instantly became one, and the running formation seemed to be suddenly covered with armor.
A layer of scale armor quickly approached the wall.
Wei Ba frowned. This Pan Zhang is not a simple man. Just from the fact that these soldiers can still make such neat tactical movements while running, it can be seen that his subordinates are very strong. It is really difficult to introduce him to Xincheng County.