Shu Chen

Chapter 274
The boundary between Jincheng County and the Hexi Corridor is a branch of the Qilian Mountains extending eastward, called Wushao Ridge.

Because the terrain of Wushao Ridge is not high, it is difficult to become a barrier to stop the wind and sand from the northern desert. Therefore, the southeast and northeast directions of this branch are all uninhabited wilderness.

Limited by water supply, the only choice for Silk Road merchants to travel or conquer is the Wuting Nishui River Valley at the west end of Wushaoling.

After hearing that the Han army was going to conquer Jincheng, the [-] Hexi allied forces gathered by Jia Xu were stationed on the bank of Gulang River at the northwest foot of Wushao Ridge—the connection with Wuting's north-south diversion.

And it is always vigilant for movements at the southern foot of Wushaoling.

I was afraid that Wei Yan, who had crossed the barren valley and entered Jincheng County, would send another army to the camp and cut off the way for the Hexi army to support Jincheng.

However, he seemed to be wasting his efforts.

The Han army who crossed the desert did not continue to march along Wushaoling, but turned to the south and went to the deserted Lingju (city) Sailuo camp to rest.

Also split up.

According to the information obtained by the scouts, Wei Yan only left the Guan Xing Department to guard the rear, and the rest of the troops continued to go south, crossing Yunjie County, which was also destroyed by the war, to besiege Zhiyang City, which Wei Ping personally guarded.

This news excited Jia Xu and all the generals in Hexi.

Gainling Jusai and Zhiyang County are nearly [-] miles apart, so it is difficult to support each other.

If Jia Xu rides [-] steps southward to trap Jusai, Wei Yan will be in a dilemma of whether to save or not.

If they are rescued, the Han army will not be able to trap the city, and Wei Ping of Jincheng County will sit back and relax.

If not rescued, Jia Xu will attack day and night and destroy Guan Xing's tribe first.

In any case, Lingjusai, which was burned down by Zhi Wudai and Bai Huwen, the leaders of the Huawai Xiongnu branch in the past, leaving only ruins, is easier to be breached than the well-repaired fortifications of Zhiyang City.

Therefore, Jia Xu, Huang Hua and other generals couldn't believe it when they first heard about the division of the Han army.

Wei Yan has guarded Hanzhong for many years, how could he reveal such obvious flaws?
Could it be that they are doing tricks to lure them to attack?
But the military situation that the scouts spied later made them no longer have any doubts.

With the Kewu tribe migrating to Wuwei Xiutuze, the deserted Yunjie County area is now welcoming the migration of Zhiwudai and Baihuwen tribes.

That is to say, Wei Yan, who did not have an advantage in soldiers and horses, separated the Guanxing Department to guard Ling Jusai in order to protect the two dependent tribes.

Such an act had never happened in the Wei state, but for the Han army, there were many precedents.

"People who rebelled against Shu have always been pedantic, regardless of priorities!"

Huang Hua, the prefect of Jiuquan, who came to supervise the troops in person and was elected as the deputy governor of the Hexi coalition army, laughed heartily when he learned the reason. His own safety was in danger, so he thought of the benevolence of a woman, and fled with more than [-] people and thousands of luggage. After traveling more than ten miles a day, he was chased by Wei Wu with tigers and leopards. He abandoned his soldiers and his wife, leaving only More than ten riders fled in haste, how stupid! I don't want to think that Wei Wenchang is not immune to the vulgarity. He drove thousands of miles and did not think about gathering troops to break the city. He actually divided his troops to protect Wudai and Baihuwen. It doesn't matter!"

This remark also made many generals laugh out loud.

Even Jia Xu, who was sitting in the main seat with a dignified appearance, couldn't help showing a few strands of smiles.

However, as the chief general, he always told his subordinates to guard against arrogance and impetuosity.

"What Huang Taishou said is true!"

First, he nodded slightly to Huang Hua with a smile, then Jia Xu looked around at the generals under the tent, and slowly stopped speaking.

"However, the lion fights the rabbit with all its strength. Wei Wenchang is known as a good fighter. Although we lose our power and divide our troops, we should not take it lightly. And the general Guan Anguo who stayed in the fortress and guarded it is the successor of the famous general Guan Yunchang. I have heard , After the Battle of Xiangfan, Emperor Wen gathered his ministers to discuss, and all the officials said, "Shu, the ear of a small country, the famous general is Yu Yu". Now Guan Anguo is just too old to stand, and he was listed as General Anbei by the Prime Minister of Ni Shu. It can be seen that he will A little bit like my father, not mediocre!"

With such an old-fashioned statement, the generals will naturally agree with them.

But it also annoyed someone.

"Why should the general build up the ambition of others and destroy his own prestige!"

Accompanied by a slightly angry retort, a general who was eight feet long and only covered in leather suddenly got up, strode to the middle of the military tent, and clapped his hands in an indignant pleading:

"Guan Xing, a mere traitor, is an unknown generation! He is still in a high position at a young age, but he is only relying on the achievements of his father's generation and rebelling against Shu to rely on cronyism! Although I am not talented, I dare to say that I can win. If the governor will give me five thousand soldiers Horse, within a period of half a month, I will definitely present its head! If not, I am willing to be a military law!"

When the generals gather for a meeting, it is an insult to the general to be refuted by his subordinates in public.

Especially for Jia Xu, who was promoted to governor of Hexi soon and needed to establish his prestige.

That's why, when he heard the words, there was a flash of anger in his eyes.

Waiting to see the person who refuted clearly with fixed eyes, he suppressed the anger in his heart.

The person who spoke was Liyi General Pang Hui.

His father, Pang De, was defeated and captured, but he refused to surrender and was beheaded by Guan Yu, so he often gnashed his teeth.Hearing Jia Xu's words that Guan Xing should not be taken lightly now, it is reasonable to be indignant for a while and even make a slip of the tongue.

At least Jia Xu thought it was reasonable.

Because of the many generals gathered in this army tent, only Pang Hui wanted to fight Nishu to the death.

And the war is about to start, he also needs such a deadly general like Pang Hui to act as a pioneer to inspire the fighting spirit of others.

"nice!"

For a moment, Jia Xu, who had been thinking about it for a long time, praised him with palms, and his face showed emotion, "General Pang has the heart to serve the country with integrity, and I have no reason to refuse it!"

Immediately, he got up and gave orders to arrange all the troops and horses to cooperate in the battle.

First, let Ke Wu act as cavalry governor temporarily, and lead [-] cavalry to bypass Ling Jusai first, monitor the movement of the Xiliang iron cavalry of the Ma Dai Department of the Han army, and whether Wei Yan, the main force of the Han army, may send troops back to aid.

The Hu Bo Juzi Department of the Southern Huns who assisted in the battle led the tribe to contain the newly added cavalry of the Han Army - Zhi Wudai and Bai Huwen.

No need to fight to the death.

Because Jia Xu also asked Hu Boju to send someone to contact him, in order to establish a relationship with the same origin, and persuade the two of them to abandon Shu and return to Wei.

The conditions are generous.

Not only did they claim that the two of them had previously attacked Lingju and Yunjie counties, they were not to blame, but they also went to Luoyang to ask for officials to reward them with money and silk, and to paint land for their tribe to live in.

It doesn't matter if it works or not.

As an expedient measure, just disturb his fighting spirit.

As long as Zhi Wudai and Bai Huwen feel that there is a way out, and they don't devote themselves to fighting against Shu in this battle, the plan will be successful.

In the end, he was invited by the Pang Club to grant him soldiers and horses as the pioneer, leaving the deputy Huang Hua to supervise the food and supplies, and he himself led the Chinese army to Lingjusai.

For a time, Jincheng County was clouded with battle clouds.

(End of this chapter)