Shu Chen

Chapter 536
Autumn July, late.

The North Camp of the Han Army at the Siwei Meeting.

The prime minister, who refused to accept the military uniform, insisted on climbing the low wall with a stick in the evening, regardless of the persuasion of the generals.

At this time, the attacking Wei army had just retreated, and regardless of whether it was above or outside the camp, there were piles of dead bodies, broken spears and broken blades everywhere.

But the most intolerable thing was the stench of the rotting corpse.

And countless fly striders who come here for a taste.

Although the Han army would hang the soldiers out of the camp with ropes to burn the corpses every day after the enemy returned, how could the layers of filth be burned away?
Not to mention the season at the turn of summer and autumn, there is never a lack of heavy rain.

This situation also brought a crisis to the Han army: continuing to be surrounded by the filth of these corpses may induce a plague in the army.

The place where flies and insects gather by the river valley has always been a place where plagues frequently occur.

Just like the Battle of Chibi in the past.

Especially in the season when the scorching heat has not completely dissipated.

Therefore, the Prime Minister looked at the retreating Wei Jun, and was also thinking in his heart whether the time to leave the camp for a decisive battle should be advanced.

Although if you stick to it for another half month, the timing will be better.

But in any case, compared with the Wei army whose morale is already sluggish, the plague is more lethal, and it is an unbearable burden for the Han army.

And on the Wei army's nest car on the east bank of the Lishui River, Sima Yi looked at the soldiers who had also attacked Wei Yan's camp without success and had retreated, his eyes were a little cold and dull.

Don't know what to think.

Even Cao Rui, the emperor in front of him, called him softly several times, but he didn't realize it.

Yes, Cao Rui came to Lishui himself.

He had personally supervised the repelling of Jiangdong's intruders many times before, and after waiting for the military situation in Chang'an City for nearly a month, he finally couldn't help but come here in person.

But he didn't comment on Sima Yi's dispatch.

Just come to watch the battle, regard yourself as the banner of the Wei army, and inspire the soldiers to fight bravely.

It's just that the results are somewhat unsatisfactory.

"Sima Qing?"

Without waiting for an answer, he pushed Sima Yi with his hands, his eyes full of doubts.

"Ah~"

Sima Yi, who was startled awake, quickly bowed his head to plead guilty, "The old minister was in a trance for a while. I don't know what your Majesty asked the old minister?"

"Well, no problem."

Cao Rui didn't intend to offend, nor did he stick to red tape, and lowered his voice again to ask, "How long will it take for the 'God's Will' that you mentioned earlier?"

"It should be soon."

Upon hearing this, Sima Yi, whose beard and hair had become much whiter, turned his head to look at the sunset glow beyond the skyline, and said in an ethereal voice, "If the weather continues to be sunny for a few more days, it should be within ten days."

Infected by him, Cao Rui said nothing.

I also turn my head to look at the setting sun that is about to escape into the mountains, and look at the sunset glow that indicates that there will be no rain in the next day.

The so-called "God's will" in their mouths is the outbreak of the plague.

This is their only hope to break the Han army's inability to hold on, and it is also Wei's hope to turn the tide of the war.

From the beginning of the period of Wei Wu and Cao Cao, Wei Guo had the experience of returning home many times before the great river was dangerous, and many of them were forced to strike because of the outbreak of plague in the army.

From these pasts, Wei Guo also accumulated a lot of knowledge about the plague.

For example, after the current storm was fruitless, they no longer restrained the corpses of their own soldiers for burial, and kept guarding day and night with bow soldiers, trying to prevent the Han army from coming out to dispose of the corpses at night.

Although they all know that this move is hurting others and themselves, but they have no better way.

At least, acting like this can drag the Han army into a mutual loss.

"It's just that, Your Majesty, the old minister thinks that our army may not be able to wait until the 'God's will' comes."

After being silent for an unknown amount of time, Sima Yi withdrew from outside the skyline and said something leisurely.

"Why?!"

After a moment of astonishment, Cao Rui suddenly asked a question.

But before Sima Yi could answer, he suddenly came to his senses, "What do you mean by what you said, is that General Ni Shu will come out of the camp to fight evil?"

"Of course."

Sima Yi nodded lightly, "The old minister thought that Zhuge Kongming, the prime minister against Shu, might be able to see through our army's plot."

In this regard, Cao Rui was not overjoyed, but fell into silence again.

Gein is not a person who does not know soldiers.

Therefore, there is not much confidence in the decisive battle between the Han and Wei Dynasties.

Indeed, the Wei army still has an advantage in strength; but the Wei army has been attacking for more than a month, and the soldiers are already exhausted and their morale is low!Originally, the combat strength is incomparable, and with a tired army against the restless, what are the chances of winning?

Perhaps, for Wei Guo, losing both sides is the most ideal ending.

Guanlong Road, Yangcheng.

The servant Qiyacuo, who came back from the side of the city gate, stepped into the house where the Guanzhong governor Xiang Chong lived.

There was no time to wipe off the sweat and dust, so after saluting, he said directly, "Your Majesty, Xiang Dudu, the Prime Minister still hasn't left the camp to fight hard today."

"Oh~~"

Responding weakly, Zheng Pu stretched out his body on his side again, and waved his hands with a sleepy face, "There's nothing else to do here, just go and use Mushi."

Seeing this, Xiang Chong, who was sitting in front of the desk dealing with paperwork, couldn't help but smile.

After Qiyacuo left as he said, he couldn't help joking, "When the prime minister goes to war, he must be thinking about it. Why is Zijin so busy? If you feel that there is nothing to do in the war and have nothing to do, why don't you share some of the burden for me?" How are things?"

The two are a family of in-laws, and there is a lot of communication, so there is no need to stick to etiquette.

Therefore, Zheng Pu shied away when he heard the words, "Those who are able work harder. Brother is the "capability" praised by the late emperor himself. How can I dare to do it for you? Are you not afraid that the world will say that I have no self-knowledge?"

"Deceitful words!"

Immediately, Xiang Chong laughed and blamed him.

Not reluctantly, he continued to hold back his smile and concentrate on writing.

Since Yangcheng returned to Dahan and Guanlong Road became unimpeded again, Xiang Chong became the busiest person.

none of them.

As the governor of Guanzhong and the master of logistics, he has to take care of everything from farming in Guanzhong to transporting supplies, food and fodder between Longyou and Bashu, and even participating in the retirement and pension of soldiers.

After Zheng Pu returned to Yangcheng, he had no intention of helping him because he was sick.

In the previous battle in the valley at the source of Dushui, after being exposed to the scorching sun and then drenched by the downpour, many soldiers were caught with wind and cold after returning to Yangcheng.

As weak as Zheng Pu, he was naturally one of them.

Besides, when others were sick, they would be alive and well again after drinking a few soups, but he was still weak for many days after he recovered.

Otherwise, if Sima Yi asked Qin Lang to deliberately lure the enemy with supplies and supplies, he would really take the risk.

If you dare to throw out the bait, you must be prepared to be taken away.

Zheng Pu is very confident, thinking that he is the fish that can take the bait without being caught by the hook.

It's just that his sick body made him feel powerless.

As for, now that he has recovered from his illness, why is he looking forward to the news that the prime minister will go out to fight the Wei army~~
It was he who suddenly realized that he seemed to have taken a wrong step.

(End of this chapter)