Three Kingdoms: Ancestors of the Han Dynasty

Chapter 243 Tiger Roaring Dragon Cry (End)

Qinzhou, Ankang County, Wei Army Camp.

On a summer night, a full moon like a silver mirror hangs high in the sky, and the clear light like water spreads over the vast fields. The Han River flows to the east and separates the Han and Wei armies on both sides.

Sima Yi stroked his beard and sat in the tent, listening to the croaking of insects and frogs outside the tent, and looking at the battle report in his hand, feeling a little disturbed.

Unexpectedly, Zhuge Liang saw through his surprise attack strategy. When he attacked Xicheng County (Wuxiang County), he gave him an opportunity. First, he attacked Xiahouru's army, which led to Xiahouru's defeat; then he returned to assist Xicheng County , across the river from myself.

Sima Yi was upset, stood up with a frown, and walked out of the tent. It happened that Wu (guàn) Qiu Jian was inspecting the soldiers and patrolling the camp at night.

Sima Yi beckoned, and said in a gentle voice, "How about Zhong Gong's arrangement for the soldiers tonight?"

Guanqiu Jian heard the sound, looked over, walked in and cupped his hands and said, "I would like to report to General Hussars, the arrangements for the bright and dark whistle have been made tonight."

Sima Yi pointed to the front, motioned for Guanqiu Jian to follow, and said with a smile: "I have been working in (Zhoutai) for nine years, and I almost broke an arm. I am the military director."

Zhoutai helped Sima Yi attack Mengda last year, and at the same time defended and rescued the Han army. Sima Yi originally wanted to promote him to be the governor of Xincheng, but he never thought that Zhoutai's father, mother, and grandfather died one after another. As a last resort, Zhoutai had to stay in mourning for nine years before he could continue his official career. .

And Guanqiu Jian, surnamed Guanqiu, first name Jian, and styled Zhonggong, was a general of the Zhonglang of Diannong in Luoyang, and later joined the army. In this battle, he followed Sima Yi to conquer Shuhan.

Guanqiu Jian smiled, and said modestly: "I just joined the army, and I don't know much. If anyone can serve for General Hussars, I would be honored. If there are any mistakes in the council, General Hussars will remind me to be vigilant. "

Sima Yi waved his hand and said with a smile: "Zhong Gong is cautious in his affairs and has a strategy of general talent. In the future, his achievements will definitely not be inferior to mine!"

Regarding Sima Yi's polite words, Guan Qiujian didn't answer, but asked: "It's getting late now, I don't know why the Hussar General still doesn't rest, but he is worried about the battle of Xiahou Inspector?"

Sima Yi stroked his head and nodded, and said with a wry smile: "Zhuge Liang defended the west city with a sentence, and led his army southward along the Han River. Taking advantage of Xiahou's governor's unpreparedness, he attacked our army at night. As a result, our army's water army was destroyed and entered Nanxiang County. Raiding the rear is why I worry about it!"

Guanqiu Jian glanced at Sima Yi, and slowly asked, "I don't know what the Hussar General is going to do next?"

Sima Yi pondered for a while, and said: "Nanxiang County is the rear of our army. If the Han army invades, our army's food and roads will be affected. Therefore, we should rescue it as soon as possible, and don't let it go."

Guan Qiujian hesitated for a while, and suggested: "The Han army went deep into Nanxiang County to attack and harass, it is better to send the governor of Xiahou to rescue them, and make up for the mistakes."

Guanqiu Jian had a very good relationship with Xia Houxuan in Luoyang, and now his uncle Xia Houru had a relationship, and Guan Qiujian also hoped to help.

Sima Yi sighed, looked at the stars flowing like mercury in the night sky, and said: "This battle is not all due to Xiahou's governor's fault, Yi also made mistakes in commanding the troops, and the layout was not proper, which led Zhuge Liang to attack more and attack less. Defeat the governor of Xiahou."

After a pause, Sima Yi continued: "Inspector Xiahou just didn't notice for a while, he has a lot of military strategies, and it is up to Inspector Xiahou to wipe out the invading Han army."

Guan Qiujian wanted to help, and Sima Yi wanted to help even more. After all, Xia Houru's niece will soon be his daughter-in-law. Although business matters come first, he can't just watch his own family take the fruits of failure and be blamed by the court.

Sima Yi and Guan Qiujian traveled farther and farther until they reached the bank of the Hanshui River, looking at the brightly lit and orderly Zhuge Liang army camp on the other side.

After watching for a while, Sima Yi couldn't help saying with emotion: "Zhuge Liang, what a genius! To govern the country, there are divisions in governing the country, and the country is rich and punished; in governing the army, there are laws and strategies for the army. In fact, he is my great enemy!"

Guanqiu Jian also nodded, and said in agreement: "Zhuge Liang is sincerely a stranger in a lifetime. Before the Northern Expedition, he was good at governing the country, but he never thought that he was also good at military strategy. He is a famous general in the world, comparable to General Hussars. also!"

Sima Yi stroked his beard and smiled, disapproving of what Guan Qiujian said.In Sima Yi's eyes, Zhuge Liang is good at governing the country, but short at military strategy.Zhuge Liang's attack on Xia Houru was only to take advantage of the defense to succeed.

Guanqiu Jian returned to the topic and asked: "Zhuge Liang and Ju Fu are firmly guarding the city and not going out behind closed doors. I wonder if General Hussars has a plan to break it?"

Hearing this, Sima Yi stopped stroking his beard and looked at Wu Qiujian in astonishment. In the military, the most feared thing is that a capable general will not be able to hold out.

Now that Zhuge Liang and Ju Fu are colluding with each other and sticking to the city, what else can they do?
I have 40,000 people in my own army, and the combined army of Zhuge Liang and Jufu has nearly 30,000 people. How do I fight?Coupled with the fact that the Han army attacked and disturbed the grain road, judging from the current situation, it would be fine not to withdraw the troops.

Sima Yi returned to his senses, pondered for a moment, and said in a scene-like manner: "Although the enemy is few and we are numerous, the Han army has Xicheng County as a barrier and Zhuge Liang's [-] troops as reinforcements outside. It is difficult to rush, but we must do it slowly. But Let's see how Da Sima's other four armies are progressing, after all our army is only assisting Da Sima to capture Longyou."

Um!The idea of ​​attacking Ankang County has been thrown out of his mind.

Guanqiu Jian pondered for a while, and said slowly: "Zhuge Liang did not return to assist Hanzhong, so it is estimated that the progress of the Great Sima's army should not be easy."

Sima Yi signaled to go back to the camp, and said as he walked, "Perhaps it is as Zhong Gong said, but the specific situation can be decided by His Majesty. I have already reported the general's battle report to His Majesty, and let His Majesty discuss it with the ministers. After all, Lu Xun, who is guarding Jingzhou, is eager to take advantage of it. The Han and Wei dynasties fought to seize our land and plunder our people."

From the words of Sima Yi and Guan Qiujian, it can be vaguely heard that they have the intention to withdraw their troops in the face of Zhuge Liang's steadfast defense and Wu Ban's looting and harassment.It's just that he was afraid of the current battle situation and didn't dare to mention it lightly. Instead, he handed over this problem to Cao Rui in Luoyang.

When Sima Yi relaxes and returns to the tent to rest, he sees his two sons, Sima Shi and Sima Zhao, waiting for him in the tent.

Sima Yi took off his coat and hung it on the rack. Seeing his eldest son, Sima Shi, wearing a green turban (Note ①), pursing his lips, controlling his emotions; his second son, Sima Zhao, was filled with indignation and panting heavily.

Sima Yi couldn't help being curious, and asked, "Your brothers are still restless, but what happened?"

Sima Shi clenched his fists, took a deep breath, and said in pain, "Father, in the middle of the night, my son received a letter from Xia Houxuan, saying that his fiancée, Yuan Rong, was intercepted by the Han army while traveling, and her whereabouts are unknown now."

"What!" Sima Yi, who was well established in the city, couldn't help being shocked.

After a while, Sima Yi let out a long sigh. He liked Xiahouhui, his daughter-in-law very much, and she was well-informed and well-mannered. Now that she was plundered, she couldn't help feeling sorry for her.

Sima Yi looked at Master Sima who was enduring the pain, sighed again, and asked, "When did it happen?"

"Four days ago!" Sima Zhao replied.

Hearing this, Sima Yi hurriedly ordered: "Son, (named Sima Zhao), you immediately send troops to Hanshui to conduct a thorough investigation to see if you can save Yuanrong."

"No!" Sima Zhao got up, pressed his sword and went out.

Sima Yi saw Sima Zhao go out, so he sat next to Master Sima, with a cold face, and scolded: "Why does a man have no wife, but now you are acting like a son and daughter, isn't it a joke, and how can you take on important matters!"

Sima Shi's eyes were red, and he sobbed, "I love Yuan Rongye the only one! Now that she is far away from me, how can I not feel sad!"

"There are so many women in the world like fragrant grass, how can you fall into this woman's body, Ziyuan (Sima Shizi) must remember that those who achieve great things should have a heart of selflessness. Don't be happy with things, don't be sad with things, everything should be accepted. " Sima Yi said coldly.

Master Sima clenched his fists, restrained his emotions, and said calmly: "What my father taught is true, and my teacher is wrong!"

"Hey!"
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① The insulting meaning of green hat originated in the Yuan Dynasty, and it was given a deeper meaning in the Ming and Qing Dynasties.

"Yuan Decrees" stipulates that the parents and relatives of prostitutes must wear green headscarves to show their inferiority.

(End of this chapter)