Fenghou

Chapter 232 Hanzhong
"Tongzhi is really going to Hanzhong?"

Yang Yuanqing was really worried, "Without his consent, I'm afraid that Zhu Shengfei will charge you with leaving without authorization."

Zheng Ping also said: "That bastard is not worth saving. It's not a bad thing to lose Hanzhong. He, the Xuanfu envoy of Sichuan and Shaanxi, has also done his best."

Chen Qing shook his head, "When will I save Zhu Shengfei? Nanzheng has been captured, and Hanzhong has been lost. I am actually going to save Bashu, and the tens of thousands of people in Bashu, not to mention that under the collapse of the nest, there will be no one. Once the eggs are over, once Sichuan and Shaanxi are over, our end will also come."

Both Yang Yuanqing and Zheng Ping saw the determination to control, so they stopped persuading, and Yang Yuanqing said again: "Then the affairs of Qinzhou must be arranged."

"That's why I asked you to come here!"

Chen Qing smiled and said to the two: "I have already made an agreement with Wang Huai. Now Xia Zhong is above all else. This matter is led by the state government and assisted by the military. Lao Yang is in charge of this matter. At the same time, the military will also carry out farming , Let’s discuss anything together and communicate with Wang Huai and Zhang Xiao more.”

Yang Yuanqing nodded silently.

Chen Qing smiled at Zheng Ping again: "You are responsible for security, one for external security and one for internal security. You must make good use of the two swords Zhao Xiaoyi and Wang Hao, and always pay attention to the movements of the puppet Qi army. Attack Qinzhou, then you should return to Ganquan Fort, there is nothing to be ashamed of, don't stick to it, Chengji County can't hold it."

Zheng Ping thought for a while and said, "Actually, we can renovate Chengji County and build it into a defensive stronghold."

"That's for the future, do you remember what I said just now?"

"I remember, in fact, it is to keep an eye on the movement of the puppet Qi army in Dasan Pass."

"That's right, but the puppet Qi will definitely send spies to inquire about information. Wang Hao must be mobilized to find and use the enemy's spies. Do you understand what I mean?"

"Humble job understands!"

Chen Qing repeatedly told some important things twice, and only then began to mobilize troops to go south.

That night, Chen Qing led [-] cavalry to leave Chengji County overnight, and rushed towards Xianrenguan like lightning.

Wanyan Saliha led a large army to occupy Nanzheng County, but Nanzheng County was already an empty city, food, grass and supplies were burned, and the wheat in the field was also burned.

Wanyan Sali couldn't find any food, so he immediately sent dozens of teams to the nearby countryside to plunder food and livestock, and then sent people to Jinzhou to transport all the food stored in Jinzhou to Hanzhong.

The Han staff member of Wanyan Sali was called Cui Baidao, he was in his early forties, he came from a prominent family in Hebei, he was very shrewd and cunning, he patrolled around the city and came back and shouted to Wanyan Sali: "Just now, my humble post is by the Han River. I met a few boatmen who said that the boats were all burned by Liu Ziyu. I thought about it, but we don’t need boats. We have leather rafts, which can also transport food and supplies. We can use leather rafts It is more convenient than land transportation to transport all the grain from Xicheng through the Han River, and you only need to find some civilian laborers to pull the fiber."

Wanyan Sali waved his hand unhappily, "You can leave these small things to the people below. What you need to pay attention to now is how should we attack Bashu next?"

"Marshal, don't worry, I've thought about it before. There are two ways to attack Bashu, one is Mi Cang Road and the other is Jinniu Road. Mi Cang Road goes directly from Nanzheng, and Jinniu Road is more than a hundred miles to the west."

"In that case, let's go south on Micang Road!" Wanyan Salihe interrupted Cui Baidao's words impatiently.

Cui Baidao was a little embarrassed, and said for a while: "Actually, the meaning of being humble is to walk the way of the golden bull."

"Is there danger on the Mi Cang Road?"

"Reporting to Marshal, Micang Road has been in disrepair for a long time, and many sections are very dangerous. It is said that one person can block a million troops. I am worried that we will be blocked by the Song army when we go south, and then the way back will be blocked. In the end, the food ran out."

Wanyan Sali's face softened a little, "I understand what you mean, is there no such danger in the way of Jinniu?"

"Marshal, the Jinniu Road is the main road in the Shu Road, and it can take heavy vehicles. I heard that a large amount of food, grass and materials in Hanzhong are stored at Jianmen Pass. If we can take Jianmen Pass, we will not only open the gate of Bashu, but also gain With enough supplies, it can be said to kill two birds with one stone.”

"What about the risk? I want to hear where the risk is?"

"The risk is still the same as that of Miicang Road. If you can't take the Jianmen Pass, but the retreat is cut off, it will be dangerous. The idea of ​​the humble job is to take two steps. First, take down the entrance of Jinniu Road, hoard heavy troops, and send another The army went south to test and attack Jianmen Pass.

It would be great if you can take Jianmen Pass, but if you can't take it for the time being, then simply go north to attack Nanxianren Pass, and then cooperate with the Qi army to take down Dashan Pass with a pincer attack from the north and the south. Then hoard hundreds of thousands of troops and enough food and supplies, and then go south to Bashu with all the power of the country to open up the western channel of the Song Dynasty, and the demise of the Song Dynasty can be expected. "

Wanyan Sali nodded, this plan sounds relatively safe.

"Okay! I can accept this proposal. Where is the entrance to Jinniu Road?"

"Report to Marshal, in Xi County!"

Wanyan Sali laughed loudly, "What a coincidence, I heard that Xi County has stockpiled a lot of food and supplies, and I was planning to attack!"

Xi County is today's Mian County. It is not only the northern entrance of Jinniu Road, but also the southern starting point of Baoxie Road. Its strategic location is extremely important. After the fall of Raofeng Pass, Jinniu Road became the last strategic passage that the Song army must keep , Wu Jie and Liu Ziyu divided the work, Wu Jie guarded the entrance, that is, Xi County, and Liu Ziyu guarded the throat, that is, Jianmen Pass, and laid down two defensive lines.

Xi County is a strong city, built on the mountainside, the city is strong and tall, easy to defend and difficult to attack. At this time, Xicheng County became overcrowded. Tens of thousands of people poured into Xicheng County, and a large amount of food materials were hoarded in the county. Inside, there is no shortage of food, but the key is housing.

Wu Jie and the magistrate officials racked their brains and tried every means to resettle the people. In the end, they basically lived in one family in one house, so they barely lived.

Wu Jie had [-] troops in his hands, which was almost enough to guard Xicheng County, but Wu Jie recruited [-] youths from the common people, some of whom were in charge of logistics support, and some of them put on armor and went to the city with bows and arrows to help in the battle.

Wu Jie stood on the top of the city, looking into the distance worriedly, Wu Jie was not really worried about the Shu Road, he wished that the Jin soldiers would enter the Shu Road, and then he would block the back road and trap tens of thousands of Jin soldiers to death. Inside the Shu Road.

What he is worried about is Hanzhong. If the Jin soldiers are not in a hurry to attack Shu, but stabilize Hanzhong instead, it will be a big trouble. Now that the Jin soldiers have opened up the Han waterway, there will be a steady stream of supplies, food, grass and backup Jin soldiers to enter soon. In Hanzhong, once Jin Bing captured Xianrenguan, Dashanguan would not be able to keep it.

I don't know when Chen Qing's reinforcements will arrive?
In fact, Wu Jie has another hidden worry, and that is Fu Xuan. Fu Xuan's army is going south along the Mi Cang Road. If Fu Xuan controls the Mi Cang Road and guarantees supplies along the way, will Fu Xuan completely surrender to the Jin soldiers? The result of introducing Bashu is terrible.

In the past two days, Wu Jie was worried about gains and losses, so he was afraid of hearing the news that Jin Bing was going south from Micang Road.

At this time, a cavalryman came running quickly from a distance, and rushed down to the city after a while. Wu Jie recognized that it was the scout he sent out, and immediately ordered people to open the city. After a while, the scout was led to Wu Jie.

The scout knelt down on one knee and saluted, "See Du Tong!"

"What's the matter?"

"Reporting to Dutong, a golden army of about [-] people is heading towards Xixian County, only fifty miles away from the county seat!"

This news made Wu Jie let out a long sigh of relief. It seems that Jin Bing is going to attack Jin Niudao, which is the best result.

"Pass my order, the whole army enters a combat state!"

'when!when!when!when! '

The alarm bell rang on the top of the city, and the Song army rushed to the top of the city from all directions in the west. After a while, the banners on the top of the city were fluttering, and soldiers stood all over the top of the city, with spears like a forest, full of murderous aura.

　I have the audacity to ask for a reward and a monthly ticket. I have been stuck in my thoughts these days. Lao Gao will straighten out his thoughts as soon as possible and get out of the predicament. Please give us your support!

　　
　
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