I seek economic hegemony in the Three Kingdoms

Chapter 75: Crossing the Wei River
"Grand Governor, I heard that Quyuan Li was also made by this Li Heng. He is not a simple person." Sima Zhao said, "We should pay attention to it."

Sima Yi said: "Things have their own priorities. It is extremely difficult to detect papermaking and new textile machines under Zhuge Liang's nose. It would be easier to send people to Chengdu."

"That's right." Xinpi said, "The most important thing now is the movements of the Shu army. What's going on?"

Sima Yi said: "The Shu army has no movement, but I heard that a month ago, more people came out of the city to cut wood. It was said that there were more houses in the city that needed to be built."

"They should be preparing to build a pontoon bridge." Sima Yi frowned and his eyes changed, "Is there any news from Guo Huai?"

Sima Zhao said: "There is no news from Guo Huai."

Sima Yi started walking back and forth, lost in thought, and various war scenes were quickly rehearsed in his mind.

Xin Pi said: "The Shu army should not have taken action yet. If the Shu army reaches the north bank, it should not be able to escape Guo Boji's scouts. What's more, Xiahou Ba has led thousands of cavalry across the river. As long as the Shu army crosses the river, they can quickly attack the Shu army at any time."

Sima Yi said: "The spring scenery outside has been beautiful these two days, which is the best time to cross the river. The Shu army has no movement?"

"Grand Governor, the weather is abnormal. There will be late spring cold and snowfall in a few days. The Shu army should wait until the snowfall passes before taking action."

"Where are the civilian men who were recruited? Have they crossed the river?"

"The crossing has begun."

Sima Yi said in a deep voice: "Send Xiahou Ba to hurry up. As long as we build another city, the Shu army's westward advance will be completely blocked by us!"

"Here!"

On the evening of the 24th of the first lunar month, strong winds began to blow and the temperature dropped. A late-spring cold soon swept through Guanzhong, and heavy snow fell from the sky.

Some civilians who had just crossed the Wei River north of the Wei army were shivering with cold on the way forward, and some fell ill on the spot.

When the news reached Xiahou Ba, Xiahou Ba said angrily: "Let them continue on their way. Anyone who delays will be executed!"

Under high pressure, the civilian husband endured the pain and started on his way.

Many people died on the way to Chencang County, and even caused a mutiny among the people on the morning of the 26th of the first lunar month.

Xiahou Ba sent [-] cavalry over and suppressed them forcefully before barely recovering.

On the 27th of the first lunar month, early in the morning, Li Heng opened his eyes and found sunlight shining in through the window.

He immediately jumped up with excitement and started to get dressed.

Time to act!
After getting dressed, breakfast was already placed on the table. Li Heng simply took a few bites and then ran out.

Jiang Binsi happened to be waiting for him outside.

"Lang Jun, General Jiang has begun to cross the river."

"Is the pontoon erected?"

"It's on the shelf!"

"How he plans to cross the river, the Wei army will definitely intercept him on the other side."

"General Jiang asked me to bring a message, so that you can gather the craftsmen with confidence. He has his own clever plan to cross the river. In addition, all ten thousand people have followed him and started to cross the river!"

Li Heng took a deep breath and almost forgot that it was Jiang Wei.

Although Jiang Wei was stubborn, the Wei army could not stop him when he wanted to cross the Wei River.

At this time, Li Ruzhi came: "Boy, you are not allowed to go anywhere today. I have selected a few women with innocent backgrounds for you..."

"Keep it for yourself!" After saying that, Li Heng rushed out with Jiang Binsi.

"You traitor! Come back!"

After Li Heng went out, he got on his horse and galloped towards the manufacturing plant.

Xue Liang was waiting there early in the morning, because it was agreed two days ago that he would cross the river in these two days.

The war is about to begin.

"Lang Jun!"

"Is everyone ready?" "Everyone is ready. Everyone has packed their bags. There are five hundred craftsmen in total, and one hundred craftsmen are left behind. I just don't know enough..."

"That's enough! Call everyone out and follow me out of the city!" Li Heng spoke quickly, "Jiang County Lieutenant, send someone to clear the way. No idlers are allowed to take over, otherwise they will be arrested immediately!"

"Here!"

At noon, Li Heng's people arrived outside the city, where a thousand soldiers and horses sent by Jiang Wei were already waiting there.

For the Shu army, these five hundred craftsmen were as important as the soldiers on the front line. They were an important part of this war.

In terms of preparation, this was Li Heng's first time going to the front line. Although he was not a soldier or general, he was still a little scared.

After all, people in the 21st century are used to living in peace.

Not long after, Jiang Binsi and Li Heng arrived ten miles west of Chencang New City, where they stopped temporarily.

In the evening, when there was still no action, Li Heng asked Jiang Binsi: "How is the situation now?"

"You have to wait all night."

Li Heng didn't ask any more questions. It seemed that Jiang Wei was adopting the strategy of crossing the river by attacking in the east and attacking in the west, making it impossible for the Wei army to figure out which point he would cross the river from.

Only after Jiang Wei's vanguard has crossed over can his engineering battalion take action.

At this time, the biggest headache was Xiahou Ba. He received several pieces of intelligence from scouts, indicating that the Han army was crossing the river.

But each location of this information is different.

So Xiahou Ba began to divide his troops.

After the troops were divided, the Wei army did see the Han army repairing the pontoon bridge, but after waiting and waiting, it became dark.

Before dawn the next day, Xiahou Ba was awakened and learned that the Han army's vanguard had crossed the river.

He was a little dizzy, so he quickly led his cavalry to fight over, hoping to defeat the Shu army while the Han army was still tired after they had just crossed the river.

But not only did they fail to defeat the Han army, but they also ordered dozens of people to ride there.

There is no other reason. Jiang Wei led the most elite Tiger Infantry this time.

Xiahou Ba was unwilling to give in. After retreating, he began to gather infantry, intending to use infantry and cavalry to launch an offensive against the Han army and not give the Han army a chance.

The two sides fought again at noon.

As a result, Xiahou Ba cursed and was repelled.

While reporting the situation to Sima Yi, hoping that Sima Yi would increase his troops, he wrote to Guo Huai, hoping that Guo Huai would send troops to support him.

In the afternoon, Li Heng received the notice to continue on his way. He walked about ten miles further. It was already evening and he finally saw the main force.

It is not so much the main force as the rear army, which is specially waiting for Li Heng's engineering battalion.

Seeing the pontoon bridge under the setting sun, Li Heng couldn't help but sigh: Jiang Boyue is indeed Jiang Boyue!
It should be said that the Han army is worthy of being a Han army.

Since the end of the Fourth Northern Expedition, Zhuge Liang has strengthened the training of the Han army in Hanzhong. The combat capabilities of the Han army have been greatly improved compared to the past four times.

Among them, execution ability is one of the combat capabilities.

Before dark that day, Li Heng's engineer battalion crossed the Wei River and he met Jiang Wei.

"Ji'an, this place is located more than ten miles west of Chencang County." Jiang Wei said briefly, "Our army will camp here, and we will build the city here! The rear army will be stationed on the opposite bank to cover the supplies and equipment needed for our army to build the city at any time. Transportation of grain and grass.”

"This place is very good!" Li Heng said, "As long as the city is built here, our army from the north and the south can unite, and our troops can go north at any time, and Longyou can recover!"

Jiang Wei laughed. He was in a particularly happy mood, and he admired Li Heng more and more as he looked at him.

At this time, Sima Yi received information from Xiahou Ba.

Sima Yi said categorically: "Continue to increase troops. While the Shu army has not gained a firm foothold, it must not stop! Let Le Wei lead another [-] troops to cross the river for reinforcements! In addition, order Guo Huai's [-] elite soldiers to come down and pull up the general formation. Open up and launch a multi-faceted encirclement against the Shu army!"

(End of this chapter)