Shu Chen

Chapter 389
"Report!"

Just as Wei Yan was meditating alone, a fast horse came galloping from a distance.

Not waiting for the horse to stabilize, he quickly jumped down and reported with a salute, his voice was urgent and urgent, "Report to the general, Niwei is gathered on the opposite bank fifty miles away, and it seems that he is about to cross the river!"

"Um"

Nodding his head and making a nasal sound, Wei Yan waved his hand to signal the scout to back down.

But he didn't intend to move back to the camp, he was still watching the ripples of the big river.

He didn't get on his horse and return with some disappointment until the Ministry Supervisor who was guarding not far away came to claim that all the generals in the battalion gathered in the Chinese army tent spontaneously after learning about the military situation.

When I was young, I entered the camp.

And the scouts who came back to report one after another were already the third wave. At this time, Wei Jun had already begun to cross the river on a small scale.

This made Liao Hua, Zhang Yi, Zhang Bao and others in the Chinese military tent all motivated to fight.

It is the common sense of military strategists that soldiers can be attacked halfway through!
Moreover, the two armies have been confronting each other for a long time. After finally waiting for the opportunity to beat the Wei army, how can we not be excited?
Especially Zhang Bao.

Knowing that his sister-in-law Zheng Pu used his body as a bait to lure the Wei army to cross the river, out of love for the house and Wu, after Wei Yangang entered the army tent and sat down, he couldn't wait to stand up and ask for orders, "General, you are now violating Wei's army. Don't worry, our army can be attacked! Although I am not talented, I am willing to take the lead in the front line, kill the generals and capture the flag to strengthen our Han army!"

The other people were unwilling to be left behind, and they all took advantage of the situation to ask for orders.

But Wei Yan dismissed them all. First, after the usual Jia people were diligent in the king's affairs, they waved their hands and refused, "The time is not right now, and our army will not be out of battle for the time being. Don't be impatient, everyone, and go back to your duties."

Uh.
Niwei has begun to cross the river, and he still claims that the time has not yet come?
Faced with such an unreasonable decision, everyone looked at each other in blank dismay, momentarily dumbfounded.

Naturally, I dare not argue.

First of all, Wei Yan's unruly temperament is too deeply rooted in the hearts of the people.

Even if they argue, it's just to invite scolding.

The other is that Wei Yan's military experience and past achievements are here. How can they question his decision-making?
Talking too much may make Wei Yan feel that he will be slightly despised by everyone, and then he will be furious, and will pull them out with military laws such as "disrespecting the general's order" and punish them.

There is no need to question whether Wei Yan can do this kind of thing
However, after they withdrew from the Chinese military account as promised, they set their sights on Liao Hua.

In terms of age and experience, among the generals, only Liao Hua is comparable to Wei Yan, and he and Wei Yan are both from Jingzhou. It is most appropriate for him to go in privately to ask the reason or give a few words of advice.

No matter how domineering or stubborn Wei Yan is, he won't be offended by it.

Liao Hua seemed to have the same intention.

Pointing to a shady place not far away, he said softly, "The general governor's tent is not a gathering place, gentlemen, just wait there, and I will tell you when I ask General Wei why."

"There is Lao Yuanjian."

"General Liao is too much work."

Everyone obeyed, bowed their hands slightly and turned to leave.

But Liao Hua first stopped quietly for a moment, and after he had considered his words, he waved to the soldiers on duty outside the tent, "Just let me know, I want to see you."

"promise!"

The soldier took the order to report without mentioning it.

After Liao Hua got in, before he could speak, Wei Yan took the lead.

When he stretched out his hand to take the seat, there was still a trace of joking in the corner of his mouth, "Yuan Jian came back, but because everyone pushed me to ask why I didn't fight?"

"Ha, the general is not right!"

Liao Hua, who bowed his hands and thanked him, also smiled when he stepped into his seat and said, "General, I made a mistake in state affairs, and I am not ashamed, so I come back to apologize."

What country did you miss? !
Hearing this, Wei Yan raised his eyebrows high.

Staring at Liao Hua in a daze for a while, he asked, "I don't know what Yuan Jian is referring to, what is wrong?"

"It's my incompetent ears!"

Liao Hua didn't hesitate, "There is a change in the rebellion against Wei today, and the general said that the timing is not right. I thought to myself, it must be because the general is worried that our soldiers will be tired, embarrassed and fighting when they come all the way from Dunhuang County. This is also because of me. If there is no ability to control the country, it is also the merit of the country!"

After finishing speaking, before Wei Yan could make a sound, he continued to speak emotionally, "General, I have never been in an army formation, but I don't think I am a person who does not know how to fight in the army. Although the five thousand soldiers who came with me this time traveled thousands of miles, they never Don't be tired of soldiers, please don't worry about me and let the rebellion against Wei go rampant! If there is a war, my soldiers have wronged the court's merits, and there is no need for the general to punish me. I will kill myself to apologize!"

As soon as these words fell, there was anger in Wei Yan's eyes.

Without him, the reason why the soldiers are exhausted is just an excuse!

Liao Hua, who was named as an apology, was actually refuting his decision just now, and admonishing him not to miss the golden opportunity that is halfway through.

Wei Yan is not a fool, how can he not even understand this point?

How can annoyance not arise on its own?
However, Liao Hua used state affairs as an excuse in his speech, so he is not easy to get angry after all.

Moreover, in this battle, the prime minister entrusted him with the important task of finalizing the decision, and there are many words in the letter to persuade him to be cautious.

On the eve of the great battle that requires the soldiers to work together, it is better not to make the soldiers uneasy by saying that they will take the lead.

With such thoughts in mind, Wei Yanqiang suppressed his temper.

However, it is unavoidable to hold back the squinting and squinting attitude, and he also asked rhetorically, "The first emperor regarded me as the prefect of Hanzhong to guard Cao Cao, and the prime minister regarded me as the superintendent of this place to solve the predicament of Yuyin, but Yuan Jian thought that I even had soldiers. I don’t even know the common sense of a military strategist who can attack at half time!”

"If I have this intention, I will be abandoned by all gods!"

Immediately, Liao Hua got up suddenly, and said without hesitation, "The general has been in the army for decades, and he is a good general in the world! The previous emperors used Guanhou to town Jingzhou, and the general towned the gate of Hanzhong to defend the country. Who would dare to doubt the general's ability to lead the country?" ?Besides, since the Prime Minister’s Northern Expedition, the general has defeated Wei Wei many times, and the famous book, even now he has several times the army against Wei, dare not come to fight! Compared with the general, I am like a firefly placed in the ear of the bright moon! How dare you Question the general's decision?"

"Cough! Cough!"

Hearing that Liao Hua promoted him and Marquis Guan together, the annoyance in Wei Yan's heart disappeared instantly.

Coughing a few times, while stroking Hu and looking forward, he did not forget to speak modestly, "I am only a meritorious person. How dare I stand shoulder to shoulder with Marquis Guan? Yuan Jian's exaggeration! Excessive exaggeration!"

"The general is too modest."

Seeing this, Liao Hua struck while the iron was hot, "After the Marquis of Guan, only the general can call me a general! Well, this is also why I feel ashamed. With the general's talent, defeating Wei is as easy as turning the palm of your hand! Today It is not the time to attack Ni Wei, if it is not because of the exhaustion of our soldiers, how can we make Ni Wei rampant!"

Huh~
After all the talk, it still came back.

I didn't realize before that Liao Yuanjian actually has the ability to shake his lips and tongue!
This time, Wei Yan didn't get annoyed anymore, but just glanced angrily.

After pondering for a while, he said softly, "I said that the timing is not right. I am not worried about our army's failure, but I am afraid that I will miss the prime minister's ears! Yuan Jian should know that the prime minister had a book more than ten days ago, ordering I will."

Was it the intention of the prime minister?

When Liao Hua heard this, before Wei Yan could finish speaking, he hurriedly confessed, "General, don't say anything more. It's up to me to find out what the prime minister and the general are discussing! Well, my soldiers seem to be a little slack recently, and they should be diligently supervised and not disturbed." General."

After saying that, he held his hands in a salute and left.

He came in a hurry and left unexpectedly, which made Wei Yan a little bit resentful.

When he didn't want to make it clear that the prime minister was dispatching, they were eager to spy; when he wanted to make it clear, they didn't dare to listen!

No fun!

On the bank of the big river behind the fortress of Yuyin City, the Wei Army camp.

Xia Houru and Guo Huai stood side by side, listening carefully to the scouts' reports.

As I listened, I couldn't help feeling suspicious.

In the past few days, [-] soldiers of the Wei army have crossed the river, and the construction of fortifications on the opposite bank is in a hurry.

Even the tiger and leopard cavalry led by Qin Lang and the remaining Guanzhong fine cavalry are about to arrive.

But there was no movement from the Yanbu of Nishu and Wei!
According to their understanding of Wei Yan, this former general of Shu, who was always fierce and good at attacking, should be the right one to drive troops to fight at this time!
Could it be that he has a different plan?

Guo Huai, perplexed, cast his eyes on Xia Houru, who was full of muran, "The general thinks that he will not move against Shu, so what is he going to do?"

"I can't figure it out."

Xia Houru shook his head slightly, and asked back, "What does Boji think?"

Regarding this, Guo Huai spread his hands and forced a smile, "I don't know why. However, the arrow is on the string, and it is useless to think too much. He is not moved, why don't we cross the river the next day."

"Never mind."

After stroking his beard for a while, Xia Houru breathed a sigh of relief, "Let the Wuhuan Tuqi cross the river to be on guard first, and our soldiers go to guard the camp first. If Nishu suddenly strikes, it will also buy time for Boji to form an army .”

"Okay, according to the general's words."

Gently nodding his head, Guo Huai said nothing.

It's just that their cautiousness was in vain.

Three days later, the Guohuai tribe, who had transferred all their supplies, food and fodder across the river, had already slowly moved northward to watch Naowei County, but the Han army still remained unchanged.This made Xia Houru, who sent more than [-] troops to camp on the opposite bank to guard Guo Huai's rear, feel more uneasy.

The unreasonable behavior of the Han army made him feel that his situation was even more dangerous.

Because Wei Yan didn't attack halfway through the army, and didn't pursue Guo Huai's troops with his tail, does it mean that he intends to attack his own camp?
And the [-] troops under his command were divided into two places by the river, so it would be difficult to respond in time if they were attacked suddenly.

What's more, he really didn't have much confidence in fighting against Wei Yan's troops with almost the same strength.

Regarding this level of worry, Guo Huai claimed that Qin Lang's department would arrive in five days at most, and that the remaining [-] Guanzhong elite riders would be left to Xia Houru for dispatch.

There are camps to guard, and cavalry cruising on the side.

The infantry and cavalry are like horns of each other, even if Wei Yan comes to attack, Xia Houru's soldiers who stick to the east bank of the river should cross the river and fight without any worries.

Furthermore, in case the situation is critical, he can still send people north to seek help from Guo Huai.As far as Wuhuan Tuqi is good at running and attacking, it is only a matter of time before he returns and rescues come.

It can be regarded as deducing and preparing for all crisis responses in advance.

But Xia Houru's worries did not change.

Having experienced the loss of Liangzhou, he was not afraid of battle, let alone death, but feared that he would miss the court again due to mismanagement.

Therefore, he recorded all the arrangements here in the book and transferred them to Anding Chaona County and Yongliang Governor Sima Yi, and detailed his own thoughts and worries, but he could also make up for it in time if he made a mistake.

(End of this chapter)