The last three kingdoms

Chapter 122
Zhong Hui was waiting in the tent. After a while, Deng Ai came in all in armor. It was very polite to greet Zhong Hui.But Zhong Hui could see that Deng Ai's face was ashen, and there was a look of displeasure on his face, but it was not easy to explode on the spot.

"The general is here, what is the reason?" Zhong Hui was polite and refined.

Deng Ai said in a deep voice: "Commander Zhong, what crime did Zhuge Xu commit, that he should be thrown into a chariot and escorted to Luoyang?"

After beheading Zhao Guang at the mouth of Zhanchuan, Deng Ai's army immediately marched eastward, heading straight for Yinping Bridge, intending to attack Zhugexu's army back and forth, encircling and annihilating Jiang Wei at the bridgehead.But Deng Ai came a step late, and Zhuge Xu was fooled out of the bridge by Jiang Wei. At this moment, the Shu army had already left.Deng Ai was about to join forces with Zhuge Xu, march towards Baishui, and continue to pursue Jiang Wei, but when he heard that Zhong Hui's army had captured Yang'an Pass, they were marching towards Baishui like a rainbow. Abandoned Baishuiguan and retreated to Jiange.Deng Ai then garrisoned at Yinping Qiaotou, but did not join Zhong Hui's main force.

Zhong Hui already had a [-] army under his command, and the Jiange Road was narrow and difficult, and Zhong Hui's men and horses could no longer be deployed. Deng Ai decided not to join in the fun. , very utilitarian, after taking Hanzhong, the momentum was vigorous, and he did his part to seize the Jiange, hoping to achieve the first victory in defeating Shu.

But Deng Ai knew very well, is Jiange so good at attacking?Not to mention that Jiang Wei still has the main force in his hands, relying on the strength of the Jiange alone, it will not take three years or two years to defeat him at all, Zhong Hui is eager for quick success, how can he succeed.

Deng Ai has been running Longxi for many years, and has been spying on the middle of Shu. He has sent people into the land of Shu many times to draw a detailed geographical map of the middle of Shu, just to prepare for conquering Shu one day. Regarding the geography of mountains and rivers in Yizhou, Deng Ai even compares The people of Shu still have a detailed grasp of the land.Deng Ai knew that to the west of the Jiange, there was a steep mountain road leading directly to Jiangyou. Now Zhonghui's army was blocked in the Jiange and could not advance an inch. If he could send surprise soldiers from the Yinping trail to attack the important town of Fucheng, Jiang Wei would face enemies from both sides. If it goes well, it can directly threaten Chengdu.

Deng Ai then discussed with Zhuge Xu about marching, but Zhuge Xu was not impressed with Deng Ai's plan, and insisted that he was ordered to attack Jiang Wei, and did not dare to make his own claims. He rejected Deng Ai's proposal, moved to Jiange, and joined Zhonghui confluence.

As a result, as soon as he arrived at Jiange, he was taken down by Zhonghui, and Zhugexu was ordered to beheaded. Zhugexu was stunned at that time.Zhuge Xu couldn't tell, so the generals told him to excuse him, so Zhong Huicai temporarily spared his life, put him in a chariot, and escorted him to Luoyang to be handed over to Sima Zhao, King of Jin. All of them were collected by Zhonghui.

Deng Ai was very annoyed when he heard the news. As the saying goes, victory or defeat is a matter for military strategists. Although Zhuge Xu was at fault, it was far from being dismissed and investigated. Zhong Hui clearly used this excuse to annex the reality and expand own military power.

Zhong Hui's move made Deng Ai deeply worried, saying that the rabbit died and the fox was sad. Although Deng Ai was annoyed at Zhuge Xu for not stopping his words, Deng Ai also expressed deep sympathy for him now that he had ended up like this.What's more, Zhuge Xu's end today may not be the same as Deng Ai's end in the future. Who can guarantee that he will be a victorious general. Once he loses the battle, Zhong Hui will be given an excuse to annex.

So Deng Ai took more than a dozen horsemen from Yinping to the Jiange Camp of Wei Jun, and questioned Yu Zhonghui.

Zhong Hui calmly said: "Zhuge Xu mobilized troops without authorization, which made the plan to encircle and wipe out Jiang Wei come to naught. Now Jiange cannot be attacked by force. This is all Zhuge Xu's crime. A certain man was ordered by the Jin King's governor to attack the Shu kingdoms." Army, rewards for meritorious deeds, how can it be favoritism? Zhuge Xu has already been escorted to Luoyang and handed over to the King of Jin for disposal. If General Deng thinks that something has been mishandled, he can question the King of Jin."

Deng Ai was speechless this time. Luoyang is far away from here, so ask Sima Zhao?Pure bullshit.After a moment of silence, Deng Ai challenged him with words: "It is the great fortune of the imperial court that the governor won Hanzhong. People are panicking against Shu, so why don't the governor take advantage of the situation and march directly to Chengdu, making an incomparable achievement."

Zhong Hui snorted coldly in his heart, and said to himself; you think I don't want to, if Jiang Wei hadn't defended the Jiange to make no progress, I would have hit Chengdu long ago, and I still use you to make sarcastic remarks here.But on the face, he said as usual: "Jiang Wei is holding on to the danger, the Jiange is difficult to capture under the rush, but I don't know what good strategy General Deng has?"

Deng Ai evaded and said: "The governor is wise and determined, and he is far-sighted, how can...how can there be no plan?"

Deng Ai stuttered a little, which made Zhong Hui laugh secretly, but Zhong Hui is a man with a deep city, and his plan cannot be easily revealed to Deng Ai. The situation of the army is well known, and I ask the general not to hide any secrets, it is all for the great cause of defeating Shu, you and I should confide in each other and conspire together."

Deng Ai pondered for a while, and said: "In my stupid opinion, I can lead an army from the Yinping trail to take the Handeyang Pavilion directly and attack Fucheng. Fucheng is an important pass in the middle of Shu. If there is a loss, I will cut off the Jiange and go to Chengdu. At that time, Jiang Wei will definitely return to the rescue, and the strength of the Jiange defenders is weakened, so the governor can take advantage of the situation and take the Jiange. If Jiang Wei does not save Fucheng, he can take Chengdu. If Chengdu is lost, the death of Shu Well, what can Jiang Weikong do to defend the Jiange?"

Zhong Hui just nodded slightly, and said: "The general has a clever plan, but the Yinping trail is extremely steep, and we must be more cautious when marching from this road. How about this, the general is coming today, the pommel horse is tired, and we will take a rest for a day and wait How about making a decision tomorrow after a meeting will be held?"

So Deng Ai bid farewell, and Zhong Hui asked Zhongjun Haosheng to arrange a residence for Deng Ai.

Tian Zhang, Zhong Hui's confidant general, was under the tent, and they could hear their conversation clearly. After Deng Ai left, Tian Zhang said to Zhong Hui: "The Yinping path is extremely steep. If the Shu army is prepared, Deng Ai can't wait." Knowing how to die, why should the governor reject him? If Deng Ai is defeated, the entire power of conquering Shu will fall into the hands of the governor, so why not do it?"

Zhong Hui shook his head lightly and said: "It is still uncertain whether the Shu army has any defenders on the Yinping Trail. If Deng Ai succeeds in a sneak attack, wouldn't the first victory in breaking Shu fall into his hands? This matter still needs to be resolved." Consider it carefully."

At this moment, someone from outside the tent came to report: "I am reporting to the governor, there is a secret report from the middle of Sichuan."

Zhong Hui opened the letter and looked at it. At the beginning, he frowned, then smiled and said, "A big thing can be done!"

(End of this chapter)