contend

Chapter 68
Three thousand Wei troops against eight thousand Shu troops.

It doesn't look like much of a difference.

There is no shortage of classic battles in history where more is won with less.

However, winning more with less depends on the specific environment, comprehensive comparison of various light and dark forces, and the ability of the two commanders. Historically, more wins with more and the stronger bullies the weak.

Although Xia Houba has a reputation for bravery, when he meets Jiang Wei, who is both wise and brave, he can only hold him down.

Yang Zheng attacked the Shu army several times, trying to open the gap to rescue Xiahouba, but was stopped by the Shu army in time.

Instead, Yang Zheng lost more than 20 brothers and injured more than a hundred.

Looking at the heavily fortified Shu army and the chasing cavalry, Yang Zheng knew that he could not rescue Xiahouba with his current strength.

The only one nearby who can save Xiahouba is Guo Huai.

The Shu army attacked in three directions, and restrained many Wei army forces in Chencang and Qishan Fort.

As a result, the local battlefield in Longxi was empty of troops.

Normally, the person Yang Zheng fears the most is Guo Huai.

But now I have to go to him.

Xiahou Ba was in danger, and he didn't know how long he could resist it.

Although Xiahouba was able to run away alive in history, his own arrival may have a butterfly effect.

If Xiahouba finished playing early, where would he go?

This is a practical consideration.

Another consideration is the relationship with Xia Houba.

Since ancient times, soldiers have valued loyalty the most, and the kindness of a drop of water should be repaid by a spring.

Watching Xiahouba being annexed by Jiang Wei without doing anything, Yang Zheng really couldn't do it.

After much deliberation, he could only go to Guo Huai.

If Xiahouba hadn't held back this battle, whether Guo Huai would be able to return to Xiangwu safely is a matter of opinion.

Whether public or private, Guo Huai will not refuse.

The military situation is as fast as fire, and the speed of Guanshan is like flying.

Yang Zheng rushed to Xiangwu in a hurry.

The battle of Longma Mountain seemed fierce, but not many people actually died under the sword of Shu army.

Most were shot back by a flurry of arrows.

Many people were injured in the city, but most of them were minor injuries.

Those who were seriously injured could not escape back to Xiangwu even after being chased by the tiger infantry.

Many Yongliang soldiers knew Yang Zheng, so they naturally suffered from many difficulties. For the sake of Xia Houba, Yang Zheng could only endure it.

"General Xiahou is trapped in the cave, I beg the former general to send reinforcements quickly!" In the lobby of the Chinese army, Yang Zheng lowered his head.

Waited for a long time, but no one answered.

Yang Zheng's heart sank, and he couldn't help but speak with a little eagerness, "I beg Governor Guo to rescue my general."

"Presumptuous!" the lower left general yelled loudly, "Guo Inspector Guo has his own decision on whether to save or not to save. Why do you need to talk too much like a nobody? Someone pull you down and hit you with fifty army sticks."

Immediately, two guards came in from the outside to pick up Yang Zheng.

Yang Zheng's heart sank directly to the bottom of the valley.

I knew that this trip would not go well, but I didn't expect that even I would get in.

If you hit the fifty army sticks hard, even if you survived by chance, can you fight again?
Yang Zheng regretted that he hadn't done it at the beginning, he might as well have swung his troops to attack the tiger infantry, at least he could shroud his body in horse leather openly and aboveboard.

Guo Huai can be regarded as a generation of famous generals, but his heart is so dark?
Just as Yang Zheng was about to be taken away by the guards, the person on the bottom right coughed twice, "Wait a minute."

Hu Fen came out and cupped his hands to Guo Huai, "General, please listen to what the last general has to say."

Guo Huai still gave it to calm Hu's face, and nodded slightly as a gesture.

"General Xiahou is a person who has made great contributions to the country. If he is taken advantage of by the Shu people, it will hurt the country's face and our army's morale will be even more damaged. Jiang Wei broke through the camp, and the banditry increased. If he turned to Di Dao, how could Longxi resist?" Hu Fen bypassed Yang Zheng and directly stated the pros and cons of this battle.

Guo Huai pondered for a few breaths, then said slowly: "Yes, General Xiahou must be saved."

Hope ignited in Yang Zheng's heart.

"But not now, our army has been hit hard by the Shu thieves, and our morale is low. Attacking at this time is not good for the army!"

The hope in Yang Zheng's heart was snuffed out in a blink of an eye, and he was about to persuade him again, when he suddenly caught a glimpse of Hu Fen's corner of his eye, with a strong sense of warning.

Yang Zheng had no choice but to shut up.

Hu Fen continued: "What the general said is true."

No one spoke in the hall.

Two guards stood behind Yang Zheng, waiting for the final verdict.

Guo Huai stood up, walked back and forth for two steps, "Li Jian listens!"

The first general on the left cupped his fists and came out, "The end is here."

"You lead five hundred troops into Zhongti with great fanfare."

"promise!"

"Hu Fen listens! You lead two thousand troops to Lintao, defend the city, and don't have to fight the Shu army!"

"promise!"

Five hundred plus two thousand?
Obviously, these troops were unable to rescue Xiahouba.

One army went out of Zhongti, and the other stationed in Lintao, which meant to block the Shu army.

But if Xiahouba is defeated by the Shu army, can such a small force really stop Jiang Wei?
Yang Zheng couldn't help feeling worthless for Xia Houba. If he hadn't sent troops to attack the Shu army, Jiang Wei might not have returned to the army to kill him.

He is upright and upright, but others may not be so magnanimous.

What happened today is exactly the same as when Sima Yi killed Zhang Yun with a sword.

And Guo Huai has been under Sima Yi for many years, so it is inevitable that he has been influenced by his ears and eyes...

"As for you!" Guo Huai stared at Yang Zheng with majestic eyes.

Yang Zheng knew that the moment to decide his own destiny had come.

All the generals in the hall were also looking at Guo Huai.

Yang Zheng had an idea, he expected others to save his life, he might as well take the initiative himself, so he said loudly: "General Guo is in the midst of rescue, my subordinates are willing to accept the military law!"

This is a policy of retreat.

With Guo Huai's personality, if he continues to argue with strong words, it will only anger him.

On the contrary, he was subdued properly and had a glimmer of life.

Regardless of the danger, he asked for reinforcements for Xia Houba. If Guo Huai killed himself at this time, in front of the generals of Yongliang, he would inevitably leave something to talk about.

A complex look flashed in Guo Huai's eyes.

It seems to be hesitating, it seems to be appreciating.

"General, this man is quite loyal and brave." The general on the right column couldn't help standing up.

Yongliang scholars have been bold since ancient times.

Yang Zheng squinted at this person out of the corner of his eye. The rough face unique to Northwesterners, with a hint of sternness between his closed eyes.

Guo Huai said in a deep voice: "Since Guo Xiao begged first, let him go."

Guo Xiaoxian?
Yang Zheng recalled the name, could it be Guo Dun from Liangzhou?

This man is known for his meritorious deeds and his famous works in Xizhou are respected by Yi and Han.

"Thank you, General." Yang Zheng heaved a sigh of relief, bowing his hands to Guo Huai and then to Guo Dun.

Guo Dun slightly nodded.

Yang Zheng had given up hope for reinforcements.

Walking out of the lobby of the Chinese Army, to a secluded place, Hu Fen's voice came from behind, "Xingyun stay here."

Yang Zheng was naturally extremely grateful to Hu Fen.

"Thank you General Hu."

Hu Fen said: "General Guo will not sit back and watch Longxi fall to the Shu people."

The second half of this sentence is that they will not easily send troops to rescue Xia Houba.

Yang Zheng knew in his heart that there would be no place for Yang Zheng in Longxi without Xiahouba.

"Thanks for the reminder, General."

Hu Fen seemed hesitant to speak, when a young general happened to rush over, "The military situation is urgent, why are you delaying here?"

This person looks a lot like Hu Fen, he should be Hu Fen's younger brother Hu Lie, but his expression is more arrogant.

Yang Zheng cupped his hands at him, but unexpectedly he turned his face away, as if he didn't see Yang Zheng.

Yang Zheng couldn't help but smile bitterly in his heart.

It's normal for the Hu family to look down on themselves, the leading wealthy family in the Northwest.

Not everyone can be friends.

Hu Fen sincerely cared about Yang Zheng, and didn't pay attention to the minor differences between the two, so he cupped his hands and said to Yang Zheng, "Xingyun take care."

"General Hu, take care too."

Watching the two brothers walk away, Yang Zheng walked alone in Xiangwu City, feeling a little discouraged.

The road ahead is really difficult, where will I go?
Even if Xiahouba survived and survived, would he still be able to gain a firm foothold in Longxi after being severely injured and greatly reduced in strength?

When I was depressed, I suddenly saw shouts and curses in front of me, as if they were fighting in groups.

Yang Zheng is not in the mood to watch the fun now.

Just as he was about to make a detour, he suddenly saw Qiang, Jian, and Di people rolling in around him, fighting each other, making a mess, and he didn't know what they were fighting.

The Qiang people are numerous, fierce, and extremely united. Even if they were beaten to the ground, they gritted their teeth and stood up and continued to fight.

Qiang people?

Yang Zheng's heart skipped a beat.

Apart from Guo Huai, there are actually Qiang people in Longxi who can save Xiahouba!

(End of this chapter)