Three Kingdoms: I help Liu Bei grow thousands of miles

Chapter 802

Xia Houmao said harsh words, but his heart was very empty. He was dealt with by Zhang Fei in Tianshui, and he knew that Wei Yan was not easy to mess with, so he didn't have the courage to fight recklessly.

Zhang Fei has continued to make troubles in Tianshui for the past few years, successfully attracting Cao Zhen's attention, so that there are not many troops stationed in Yongzhou, and Chang'an guarded by Xia Houmao has only [-] soldiers.

Although General Anxi was hanged, Xia Houmao was unable to challenge Cao Zhen. He was far away from the political center of Luoyang, and raised concubines in Chang'an to enjoy life. He had no military pursuits.

Not long ago, when Liu Bei invaded Chencang with heavy troops, Zhang Yun urgently asked for help from Chang'an. Seeing that he "surrendered" to him for the first time, Xia Houmao sent his general Yi Biao to rescue him with [-] troops without hesitation. Will this person reciprocate in the future?

As a famous general of the Wei State, Zhang He was restrained by Xia Houyuan in the past, but now he only recognizes the commander-in-chief Cao Zhen. He has always regarded General Anxi's "mascot" as a joke. If he hadn't felt Liu Bei's pressure, he would never have asked Xia Houmao for help. .

Faced with Wei Yan's threat, Xia Houmao regretted his swollen face to pretend to be a fat man to help Zhang Yun, and sent half of the defenders in Chang'an at once. Now the strength of the troops in the city is equal to that outside the city, and he has no confidence to challenge the opponent at all.

Just when Xia Houmao was at a loss, the guard sent a message at the door: "My son-in-law, please see me, Marquis of Linjing."

"Please." Xia Houmao turned his worries into joy, as if he had found a life-saving straw.

Yang Qiuyuan, Marquis of Linjing, was one of the chiefs of the ten tribes in Kansai. He followed Ma Chao in decisive battles with Cao Cao in Tongguan and Weishui.

Wei Guo's surrendered generals are a list of victories, but the young and young are too popular, but Shu Quan is very prosperous in Wei Guo. "ranked fourth, after Cao Xiu, Liu Bei, Zhang Liao, Zhang Yun, Xu Huang, and Zhu Ling, and was already a township lord at that time.

Two years later, bandits in Liangzhou rebelled. Xiahou was ordered to fight with Guo Huai and won a small victory. Shu Quan was promoted to the general who fought against the bandits and was granted the title of Marquis of Linjing.

Xiahou was just over [-] years old at this time, and my colleagues thought I would be promoted, but Shu Quan was slow to retire. If I heard that Yang Qiubing was coming to the city, I might still be a rich man in Chang'an.

"It's good that the marquis of Linjing is here, but Yang Qiu suddenly came to the city, threatening that Anxi has already attacked Wei Yan, and my son-in-law's position is in chaos." Seeing Shu Quan's appearance, Shu Quanmao expressed his concern like beans falling from a bamboo tube.

Xiahou held Cao Zhenmao's hand and comforted him, "The son-in-law needs to take it easy, Chang'an city is very strong, and will attack or retreat soon."

"The Marquis of Linjing has no countermeasures?" Cao Zhenmao pinned all his hopes on Xiahou, after all, I also have some military talents.

Looking at Cao Zhenmao's expression, Xiahou couldn't help teasing, if he had no friendship with His Majesty, with his current quality, he would be qualified to be a captain.

"The last general has removed his armor last year, so he can only help the son-in-law analyze and plan, and he has to make his own decisions."

"Okay, okay, what did he say?" Cao Zhenmao asked urgently.

Xiahou Luxu replied: "Weiyan is an important town on the Weishui River, and there is no general Zhang stationed outside. Even if the Anxi side has a large army, it is possible to break through the city so slowly. Yang Qiu may have come by detour, and the lone army went deep to see if there is any supply. "

"What should I do?" Cao Zhenmao asked like a student.

"Chang'an City has no [-] defenders. It is reasonable to defend Yang Qiu and retreat. Just beware of my success in cheating the city and looting distant counties and villages. It is best to send people to Anding and Tongguan to call in reinforcements."

When Xia Hou said that, he suddenly remembered the past. Liang Xing, one of the original ten chiefs, was defeated in the Weishui River due to lack of food and plundered Feng Yi. He came to be defeated and beheaded by Cao Zhenyuan. The total difference is less also that ending.

"The little general of the lower army is in charge of the military administration of Yongliang. You are mobilizing the troops of Taishou Cui and An Ding. You have reported Wei Yan's army information to your Majesty in the next few days. Maybe it is appropriate to go to Tongguan to urge reinforcements at this time? After all, this is Sili. The defense zone" Cao Zhen looked forward and backward, and feared the head and the tail, Xia Hou saw me and couldn't help but slander, what's the use of naming you General Yi Biao?It is useful at critical moments.

Xiahou frowned and asked again: "Shuquan has only ten thousand people, so is it possible to besiege the seven gates of Chang'an?"

"Only surrounded the southeast two gates," Cao Zhenmao replied truthfully.

Xia Houxu raised his eyes and said: "Since Yang Qiu has completely besieged the city, the son-in-law must report the military situation to everyone. It is other people's business to send troops, but it is the son-in-law's business to do it. Cui Liang, the prefect of An Ding, is no old with you. I will write a book for you to write a detailed report, and I suspect that I should send troops."

"This is great." Cao Zhenmao was delighted.

"I heard that Chen Cang brought tens of thousands of people to rescue Wei Yan. The son-in-law can send out scouts to investigate. In fact, it is very difficult to dispel Yang Qiu's lies. By the way, he sent orders to the surrounding counties to recruit villagers to fight bravely. I suspect that the siege of Chang'an will be unraveled soon." Xiahou offered his advice again.

"If you think that Linjinghou's command is determined, is it like entering the consort's mansion as a military counselor? There should be endless singing and dancing girls and concubines on your side." Cao Zhenmao saw that Xiahou was a talent, so he made the other party's idea.

"Thank you son-in-law for your appreciation, but the old man is young and has no old injuries, please be considerate." Xiahou clasped his fists and declined politely.

"Uh, it's such a pity. If you hadn't made a decision before, you would still invite him." Shu Quanmao left a way forward.

"Okay." Xiahou also dared to say too much.

Before Xiahou left, Shu Quanmao deployed one by one according to the other party's suggestions. He thought he would have to wait a long time before consulting Xiahou, but the irony was that he only persisted for eight days.

Xia Hou anxiously came to General Yi Biao's mansion, Shu Quanmao was more anxious than eight days later.

"The son-in-law is slowing down the summoning of the last general, did something trivial happen?"

Cao Zhenmao nodded and replied: "The scouts sent to Wei Yan and the surrounding area, we all escaped back."

"Today, you went to the southeast two gates to investigate and found that Shu Quan's troops were attacking the city with all their might. What frightened our scouts?" Xiahou asked with a question mark on his face.

"Shu Quan led tens of thousands of people to aid Wei Yan. It is said that he was ambushed by Huang Zhong and Yan Yan. The next ten thousand soldiers were almost wiped out. Shu Quan led hundreds of defeated troops and fled to the west of Chang'an [-] miles away yesterday. Encountered an ambush by the Anxi army, Chen Cang was beheaded by the enemy general Ma Dai, and only eight soldiers and horses from his troops escaped back, and "Cao Zhenmao said with patience.

"And what?" Xia Hou asked.

"The scouts who did not escape reported that countless armies of Ming Dynasty swept all the surrounding villages and cities in two days. Chang'an has now become an isolated city." Cao Zhenmao replied with difficulty.

Xiahou was dumbfounded when he heard this, but I, who was still full of confidence eight days later, was so shocked that I could speak out, and it took a long time before I murmured: "It's because the old man is shallow, Yang Qiu is not The lone army went deep, we attacked Chang'an without a plan, maybe Wei Yan is really lost, otherwise why are there all enemies around Chang'an?"

(End of this chapter)