The last three kingdoms

Chapter 339 Street Pavilion
Amidst the snowflakes flying all over the sky, Longyou ushered in a new year. This year, the era of Shu Han was the third year of Yanxing, and the era of Cao Wei was the second year of Xianxi. Guanzhong in the east adopts the era of the second year of Xianxi, and Longyou in the west adopts the era of the third year of Yanxing in the Shu Han Dynasty.

If I remember correctly, in this year in history, the Cao Wei regime established by Cao Pi will also come to the end of history.But that is already history, Shu is not dead, can Wei survive?

This is no longer within the scope of Liu Yin's control. As spring approaches, the air in Longyou suddenly becomes tense. Liu Yin's attention is also focused on the direction of Chang'an, closely watching the development of the situation .

According to reliable information, despite the cold weather, the State of Wei was already sending more troops to Chang'an. Obviously, Sima Zhao couldn't wait to take back Longyou.Under the command of Sima Wang, the governor of Yongliang, there are at least nearly 5 troops, and this number is still increasing. A large number of Wei troops are passing Tongguan Avenue and continuously marching towards the Guanzhong area.

The battle was about to break out, and the air in Longyou was filled with tension.

Throughout the winter, the Shu army did not rest. In addition to the drills of the recruits, more of it was devoted to the repair of Jicheng, Shangyu, Xiangwu, Linwei and other cities, raising the city walls and adding fortifications. Build several cities into impregnable soup.

But Liu Yin knew that in this battle of Longyou, the Shu army was in a state of no backup, that is to say, the total strength of the current total of more than [-] troops was the entire strength of the Shu army. One soldier can be mobilized, and the number of troops of the Wei army participating in the battle this time cannot be accurately counted. If necessary, Sima Zhao does not mind sending more troops to Longyou.In other words, Liu Yin must use limited forces to fight against the huge Cao Wei.

Sima Wang is already dispatching troops and generals, and it is likely to launch a full-scale attack at the end of the first month, no later than February at the latest. Naturally, Liu Yin cannot be idle, and has repeatedly called the generals to discuss matters and discuss how to deal with the enemy. Policy.

If it was just Sima Wang's Wei army attacking from Chang'an, Liu Yin would not be too worried. A face-to-face confrontation will test the courage and fighting spirit of both sides. When meeting on a narrow road, the brave will win. This is a war that cannot be avoided. To remain invincible, the only way to completely destroy the invading enemy.

What Liu Yin was more worried about was Zhonghui, who was still in Yizhou. If Zhonghui sent a part of his troops back to help, he had two options. One was the inclined valley, the avenue that Zhuge Liang took in his northern expedition, and Qishan was the way out of the inclined valley. , Jicheng and Shangyu were the first to bear the brunt, and the second was Didao, which Jiang Wei took in his northern expedition. Starting from Tazhong, he could go straight to Lintao, and this road directly threatened the second county of Jincheng in Longxi.

The most difficult battle in the world is to be attacked from the front and rear. When the main forces of Guangwei County and Sima Wang were engaged in a decisive battle, Zhong Hui's partial division suddenly went out of Xiegu to take Di Dao, outflanking the rear of Longyou. Such a blow was undoubtedly Liu Yin's attack. impossible to bear.

Although he hasn't found out about Zhong Hui's movements yet, Liu Yin never dares to take it lightly. Once Zhong Hui outflanks him from the back, the situation in Longyou will be reversed in an instant.

Of course, there is another possibility, that is, Sima Zhao is not going to use Zhonghui's power in Shu at all. Wei Guo invested a lot of manpower and material resources in this attack on Yizhou, and paid an incalculable price. If he easily gave up Shu and withdrew his troops, Sima Zhao would definitely not be able to give up from the bottom of his heart. After a hard work, in the end he made a wedding dress for others, Sima Zhao has not yet been so generous.

Now the situation in Yizhou is in a stalemate. Even if Zhong Hui is determined to retreat completely, it will not be an easy task. The road to Shu is narrow and difficult, and it is very dangerous to retreat. It is easy to be bitten by Lu Kang or Jiang Wei Tail, unless Zhong has the spirit of a strong man breaking his wrist, it will be difficult to retreat with all his troops.

Retreat to Jiange or retreat to Hanzhong, and then go to Yizhou in the future?This is pure nonsense. After capturing Chengdu and Mianzhu, the situation in Shu has never been clear. Once the troops retreat, these cities that have already been won will have to be abandoned. If Lu Kang takes Xichuan completely, if they want to attack in the future, I am afraid it will not be possible. It's easy.

As for the Shu army that appeared in Longyou, perhaps Sima Zhao really didn't care too much about it. The troops were weak, the long-distance expedition, and the people's hearts were uncertain. These factors that were unfavorable to the enemy made Sima Zhao seem very confident in destroying this fleeing Shu army. , there is no need to use Zhonghui's army at all, just mobilizing the army around Guanluo is enough, and the vested interests cannot be abandoned as soon as they are said.

Although there was no movement from Zhonghui, Liu Yin still sent troops to garrison at the dangerous places of Xiegu and Didao to guard against the surprise attack of the Wei army, and at the same time, gathered the main force to the Longdong area to prevent the Wei army from attacking Longyou. .

Although the defensive capabilities of several counties such as Jicheng and Xiangwu have been greatly enhanced after repairs, that is only Liu Yin's last card. Once the Wei army besieged Jicheng and Xiangwu, the Shu army would fall into a passive state. , without backup troops, no matter how strong the city is, it will not escape the fate of destruction in the end.

Only by keeping the enemy out of the country can the safety of Longyou be guaranteed to the greatest extent.

Between the Guanzhong Plain and the Longxi Plateau lies the majestic and towering Longshan Mountain, which is also the largest barrier in the Longyou area. If you want to prevent the Wei army from entering Longyou, you must block the Wei army's attack on the Longshan line.

And the Jieting, which is in the pass of Longshan Mountain, stands on the mouth of the wind and waves.

Speaking of Jieting, any Shu people will be familiar with it. It can be said that Jieting has become the pain in the hearts of all Shu people. It once carried the hope of Shu people, but it has become a haze that will never go away in the hearts of Shu people. The famous Ma Di failed to defend the Jieting, and also turned a Northern Expedition that might have been successful into naught.For this reason, Ma Di lost his head, and Prime Minister Zhuge also asked to demote himself to three ranks. From then on, whenever Shu people mentioned Jieting, they would sigh heavily, which was extremely heavy.

And this time the Wei army marched westward, the first thing to do was the street pavilion.As early as last winter, Liu Yin had ordered Fu Qian to go to Jieting in person to set up a defensive camp, but it was cold and the Jieting was right in the wind, so it was impossible to garrison troops in Jieting in the severe cold weather of March [-]th. In the first month of the lunar year, Liu Yin ordered Fu Qian to arrange a team to enter the street pavilion first, occupy a favorable terrain, and prepare to fight a vigorous blocking battle in the street pavilion.

I hope Ma Di's tragedy will not be repeated on Liu Yin's body.

(End of this chapter)