The last three kingdoms

Chapter 177

Liu Yin frowned. It seemed that the development of the war was much faster than he expected. Obviously, Sima Zhao was very determined to destroy Shu. After Deng Ai's defeat, he quickly sent reinforcements and opened up a second front. , Attacking Yizhou from Langzhong, in this way, the Shu army must face the pressure of fighting on two fronts.

Now Jiang Wei's entire division is in Jiange, and there is only one battalion of 5000 troops guarding Langzhong. Facing an enemy army ten times larger than our own, one can imagine the pressure.

Liu Yin estimated that the court would discuss the matter soon, so he ordered A Jian to arrange an independent tent for Wei Xuewu and settle her down for the time being.Sure enough, not long after, someone from the palace issued an edict calling Liu Yin into the palace.

Liu Yin didn't dare to delay, rode a fast horse and left the camp in the eastern suburbs, and went straight to the palace.

Today's court meeting was convened temporarily, so not many people came, except for the Central Capital Protector Zhuge Zhan, Fuguo General Dong Jue, Shang Shuling Fan Jian, and Minister Zhang Shao, there were only those who were involved in military matters. More than a dozen people, including Yan Yu, the right general who has just returned from Yong'an, is also in the court discussion.

Liu Yin was outside the city and came late. When he arrived, all the ministers had already arrived, some were sitting upright, some were whispering, but everyone's expressions were very serious, and the atmosphere above the hall was also very serious. Extra dignified.

Liu Yin slightly arched his hands at everyone, and sat down on Zhang Shao's knee.

Not long after, Liu Chan also appeared, and it was obvious that he had a sad look on his face. He was also absent-minded about the courtiers' salutes. He waved his hands casually, said "flat body", sat behind the dragon case, and said "My loves, I think you all know about the big invasion of Langzhong against Wei. Today's court meeting is to discuss the strategy to deal with the enemy. What's your opinion?"

The Shangshu ordered Fan Jian to go out and play: "Your Majesty, Langzhong is the northeast gate of Yizhou. It leads to Chengdu in the west, Jiangzhou in the south, and Yong'an in the east. If Langzhong is lost, the land of Shu will be in danger. Your Majesty, please send reinforcements as soon as possible to rescue Langzhong." .”

Although Langzhong is far from Chengdu, it is the northeast barrier of Yizhou. Especially after the fall of Langzhong, Jiangzhou Ba County is almost invincible.After Liu Bei entered Sichuan, he sent Zhang Fei to guard Langzhong. Many people didn't understand what he meant. A general like Zhang Fei should guard important border areas. But later Zhang He invaded Langzhong and was defeated by Zhang Fei. Thousands of horses were also lost, and Cao Cao's desire to spy on Xichuan was eliminated. All the talents had to admire Liu Bei's strategic vision. After that, Zhang Fei kept guarding Langzhong for seven years, and was finally killed by Fan Jiang Zhang Da. .

When Zhuge Liang was in power, the battle line moved forward to Hanzhong, and Langzhong's status as an important defensive town in Northeast Sichuan naturally declined, but it has always maintained sufficient garrison forces. But this time Hanzhong fell, and Langzhong's defensive position was highlighted again. However, it is quite difficult for the Brazilian prefect to lead [-] soldiers to guard Langzhong anyway.

This time Wei Guo's reinforcements entered Hanzhong, but they did not reinforce Zhonghui who attacked Jiange as expected, but set off from Nanzheng, took the Micang Road and went straight to Langzhong.Compared with the Jinniu Road of Jiange, the Micang Road is dangerously located on the side of the rock, steeply facing the abyss, dangerous peaks stand, and there are many mountains. It is very difficult and dangerous. It is not much better than the Yinping Trail. The passage of Shu has always been guarded by the Shu army, so after Zhong Hui entered Hanzhong, he did not choose the Mi Cang Road but took the relatively smooth Jinniu Road.After Jia Chong entered Hanzhong, he took the Mi Cang Road and pointed directly at Langzhong.

Due to the high mountains and dangerous roads, the news that Jia Chong arrived in Hanzhong and marched from Micang Road was kept in the dark, and the Shu army did not know about it. It was not until Jia Chong's vanguard troops captured Yanqu and Mengtou in mid-February that the Brazilian prefect Wang Dai did not know about it. Surprised by the news of Wei Bing's attack, while sticking to Langzhong, he sent people to Chengdu for help.

The situation in Langzhong was critical. Fan Jian proposed to send reinforcements immediately, but Liu Chan hesitated. Now nearly half of the troops of the Shu Han are in Jiange, and only 4 or [-] are guarding Chengdu. The strength of the troops seems to be a bit embarrassing.

Dong Jue came out of the squadron and said: "Langzhong is in danger, and the army of Jiange cannot save it. Your Majesty can order the general Jiang Wei to divide his army, and the left chariot general Zhang Yi will rush to rescue Langzhong. The siege of Langzhong can be solved. "

When Jiang Wei was in Tazhong, he had requested Liu Chan to send Zhang Yi, the general of the left chariot, to garrison Yinping Bridge, and the general of the right chariot, Jihua, to assist in the defense of Yang'anguan. However, Liu Chan listened to Huang Hao's slander and hesitated. No troops were sent all the time, resulting in the fall of Yinping Bridge and Yang'an Pass. Later, when the situation was critical, Zhang Yi and Liao Hua's reinforcements were finally dispatched, but when they arrived at Jiange, Jiang Wei's army had already retreated to Jiange, so Zhang Yi Liaohua and Jiang Weibing joined together to guard the Jiange.

As soon as Dong Jue proposed the plan to divide the Jiange army to rescue Langzhong, Zhang Shao stepped forward and said: "Your Majesty must not do so. Zhonghui's army gathers outside the Jiange Pass, attacking day and night, and the Jiange defenders can barely support the attack and defense alone. In this situation, if the Jiange army is transferred to the east to aid Langzhong at this time, it will inevitably result in a shortage of Jiange defenders. The main force of the Wei army who attacked the Jiange was the main force of the Wei army, and the Wei army who attacked Langzhong was only a partial division of the Wei army. It is precisely because he wants to mobilize the Jiange army to aid Langzhong in the east, so that the Jiange is empty, and Zhong Hui has an opportunity to take advantage of it. If the Jiange is lost, it will be too late to regret, and I hope Your Majesty will be careful."

Originally Dong Jue's proposal to divide the Jiange's soldiers to rescue Langzhong was more agreeable to Liu Chan, but after what Zhang Shao said, Liu Chan hesitated again. Compared with Langzhong, Jiange seems to be much more important. It will directly determine the survival of Chengdu, which Liu Chan cannot accept.But likewise, Langzhong is also the gateway to central Sichuan. Once something is lost, the consequences will be unbearable. Liu Chan is sitting on pins and needles. He really can't weigh the importance of Jiange and Langzhong, and he doesn't know what to do for a while. traded off.

Liu Yin saw it in his eyes, and he understood very well in his heart that the Imperial Forest Army in Chengdu must not move lightly unless it is absolutely necessary, and Jiang Wei's army in Jiange must not move without authorization. The current Shu army is stretched. Compared with the powerful Wei State, the Shu Han The disadvantages were immediately highlighted.After the Wei State lost Deng Ai's 3 horses, it was not affected at all. Instead, it immediately doubled the number of reinforcements. The front line is naturally very tight.

Seeing that the officials were speechless, Liu Yin stood up and said, "Your Majesty, I can lead the troops to rescue Langzhong."

(End of this chapter)