Three Kingdoms: Ancestors of the Han Dynasty

Chapter 154
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Zhuge Liang sat down with his sleeves up, stroked his beard and meditated, defeating the enemy's good strategy.

Ma Liang stepped forward to pick up the fallen pen holder, put the pen holder back to its original place, then withdrew and cupped his hands, saying: "There is a military rebellion in the Tang Dynasty, and the battle situation in the west of Longxi County is corrupt. Even if You Chu wants to help Zhang He, it may be difficult. .”

"Although Zhang He's troops arrived at the Guanchuan River and recruited soldiers from the undecided counties in Longbei in an attempt to reverse the battle in Longyou, but for me, if we can defeat Zhang He, we will be able to complete our work in one battle, completely end the battle in Longyou, and seize the six counties. place." Ma Liang's clear voice echoed in everyone's ears.

After Zhuge Liang heard this, he pondered for a while, nodded in agreement, raised his head to look at Ma Liang, and sighed: "Ji Chang (Ma Liang's character) is right! If my big man can defeat Zhang He, and Longyou is not attached to the counties, he will surrender at the sound. The counties in Longyou were not completely attached to them before. One of the important reasons is that Cao Zhen led the army to confront our army in Qingshui County."

"That's why this battle can only be won, not defeated!"

After a pause, Zhuge Liang looked around at the two rows of civil and military soldiers, and asked in a deep voice: "I wonder how you guys think this battle should be fought against the enemy?"

Yang Yi had other ideas in his mind, and stepped forward to remonstrate and said: "Yi thinks what the prime minister said is reasonable, so before the war, the first thing to do is to choose good generals to lead the army."

Ma Liang frowned slightly. Although Wei Yan defeated Zhang Yun earlier, according to the current situation, there are very few soldiers who can slightly surpass Wei Yan.When Yang Yixian and Wei Yan were in Jingzhou, there was a quarrel. Yang Yi's words, could it be that he took the opportunity to avenge his personal revenge!
Ma Liang thought about this, and asked Yang Yi, "I don't know why Gongwei wants to change the chief, is there a suitable candidate?"

Yang Yi was very respectful to Ma Liang, and saluted and replied: "Although Wei Wenchang is brave and good at fighting, his command is not strict, and he does not check the enemy's army, which will lead to the defeat. Now if we fight again, if we want to revive the army, we must be rewarded and punished. Selfishness. Besides, Sun Tzu once said that a general should have the five qualities of 'wisdom, faith, benevolence, courage, and strictness'. Wei Wenchang has no wisdom and no strictness, can he be competent?"

After hesitating for a long while, Yang Yi continued: "As for the candidates, I will be able to take the position because Wu Ziyuan, the governor of Guanzhong, Wu Yuanxiong, the right general, and Wang Zijun, the general who will fight against the bandits, are all qualified. Although I have a rift with General Wei Wenchang, the general of Zhenbei, but the battle is imminent, Yi dare not take it personally. Bad man!"

Persuaded by Yang Yi's upright words, Ma Liang bowed his hands and returned to his original position.

After Zhuge Liang thought about it, he finally couldn't help sighing: "The former Yide has passed away, otherwise the one who broke Zhang He must be Yide!"

Pan Jun, who was silent for a long time, cupped his hands and said, "Jun thinks that the general and prince who will fight against the bandits can take on this important task."

Zhuge Liang turned his head to look at Wang Ping, who was sitting upright, pursed his lips, and muttered in a low voice: "Zijun, Zijun..."

Zhuge Liang couldn't make a choice for a while, and couldn't help but think of how the first emperor Liu Bei would choose.Wu Yi is upright, irritable and resourceful; Wu Ban is very chivalrous and not good at military strategy.Although these two people have suitable official positions, they can only be generals and not commanders.

As for Zidu, he is calm, familiar with the art of war, and has the demeanor of a famous general in his use of troops. If it is an ordinary Wei army, there is no need to worry, but this enemy is Zhang He, a famous general in the world!
If Huang Gongheng is here, there is no need to worry, what a pity!pity!

Zhuge Liang made up his mind, his eyes fell on Wang Ping, and he asked in a deep voice: "If Zijun sends you north, how will you defeat the enemy?"

Wang Ping, who sat upright and never took the initiative to speak, replied after pondering for a while, "The terrain in Longbei is rugged and difficult, and only the chadaoling road is convenient for traveling. That's why Zhang He and General Wei are facing each other in the deep ditch of the Guanchuan River. Just like Ma Fu Junyan As I said before the battle with him: "The road is far and narrow, like two mice fighting in a hole, and the brave one will win.""

"Ping's aptitude is like Pu Lu's. That's why Ping believes that the only way to defeat the enemy is to fight to the death. When we meet in a narrow road, the brave will win!" Wang Ping knelt down in front of the queue and said seriously.

After Zhuge Liang heard about it, his face beamed with smiles, and he recognized Wang Ping's words very much.Wei Jun's famous generals are equipped with elites, and they are also supported by tiger and leopard cavalry.If he wanted to defeat him with a conspiracy, Zhuge Liang was worried that his words would be clear and talk on paper.

Zhuge Liang showed a smile on his face, stroked his beard and asked, "Which soldiers do you need to help me, you can tell me."

Wang Ping looked resolutely at Zhuge Liang, clasped his hands and replied, "Wuweiying is a mighty soldier in the world, and the tiger and leopard riders are even more arrogant. Ping once heard that if the tiger and leopard riders are lacking, he will choose a hundred people to make up for them. I am a big man who has been greatly affected by him." Harm (Note ①), non-elite cannot stop it. Therefore, elite soldiers such as the Wudang Flying Army and the Three Guards can be adjusted to go north to fight."

Zhuge Liang nodded in agreement, and couldn't help but look at everyone present, and asked, "What do you think Zijun said?"

"Liang thinks that what Zi said is true." Ma Liang said.

"I agree with you!" Yang Yi came out and said.

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Seeing that everyone had no objection, Zhuge Liang took out his token, and said in a deep voice: "The generals and princes who are begging for bandits obey orders!"

"The last general is here!" Wang Ping said with his head held high and his hands clasped.

Huo Yi in the reporter's office was by his side, raising his sleeves and preparing to write the document.

"Order general Wang Ping to fight against the bandits, and supervise the military in Longbei. Joining the army Cuan Xi led 5000 people from the Wudang Flying Army, Wei Commander Xiang Yu led 3000 people from the Qingjia Guards, Wei Commander Li Qian led [-] people from the White Armor Guards; Huo Yi was promoted to the Yamen General, Lead thousands of people. From now on, the generals will be transferred to Wang Ping's tent to listen to them."

After a pause, Zhuge Liang asked, "What do you think Wei Wenchang treats each other?"

Wang Ping straightened his back, and said sincerely: "General Wei is a brave man, after this defeat, he must be deeply ashamed, so I think that General Wei can take the blame and make meritorious service."

"Shan, demote Wei Yan, General of Zhenbei, to be General of Zhenjun, transfer him to Zijun's account, and order him to perform his crimes and make meritorious deeds." Zhuge Liang said.

Wang Ping stepped forward, raised his hands high, received the military order, saluted Zhuge Liang, and retreated slowly.

Zhuge Liang pondered for a moment, and continued to order: "Order the right general Wu Yuanxiong to lead five thousand troops to Longxi County to prevent You Chu from joining forces. And order Chen Shi and Gao Xiang to lead the army back to the camp."

"promise!"

After Wang Ping got the order, he didn't dare to delay, and led [-] elite soldiers to go north to meet Zhang He.

Thanks to the surrender of Qishan Fort, most of the [-] ordinary Han soldiers who had been led by Yinping prefect Liao Hua to guard the grain road could be dispatched to support Zhuge Liang in the battle against Cao Zhen.

Not long after Wang Ping led the army to leave, Cao Zhen also received a report from Zhang He's army asking for reinforcements and food.

Cao Zhen was overjoyed when he heard the sound, and allocated 5000 people from the army to go northward with grain and grass to support Zhang Yun.

For a time, the focus of the Han and Wei dynasties was all on Longbei, and the battle of Guanchuan River was imminent.If Han wins, he can seize the land of the six counties in Longxi in one fell swoop, and his troops will reach Liangzhou;
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① In the Battle of Changbanpo, Liu Bei was defeated by a long-distance attack and captured Liu Bei's two daughters; in the Battle of Hanzhong, Cao Hong and Cao Xiu defeated Zhang Fei, Ma Chao and their subordinates Wu Lan, Lei Tong and Ren Kui in Xiabian.

(End of this chapter)