The last three kingdoms

Chapter 462 Battle of Wuguan

Nanxiang County is in the west of Nanyang County, northwest of Xiangyang County, and east of Shangyong County. Forty miles from Nanxiang County to the northwest, it is the famous main road to Qin Dynasty—Wuguan Road.

Since the Qin Dynasty, Wuguan Road has been an important road from Guanzhong to the Central Plains. Qin destroyed Chu twice and took Wuguan Road.However, the former Han Dynasty prospered in Wuguan Road and died in Wuguan Road, which made Wuguan Road famous all over the world.At the end of the Qin Dynasty, Liu Bang led his troops westward to Danshui, broke through Wuguan, fought in Lantian, and marched to Bashang. Prince Qin's infant descended beside Zhidao, and Qin died.After Liu Bang won the victory by attacking Sanqin from Hanzhong to the north, he immediately ordered the generals Xue Ou and Wang to withdraw from Wuguan and attack Henan to meet Taigong and Empress Lu.At the end of the Western Han Dynasty, Wang Mang usurped the Han Dynasty and established the Xin Dynasty. In the fourth year of Emperor Dihuang, the Green Forest Army Shen Tujian and Li Song led troops to attack Wuguan, entered Chang'an, and destroyed Xinmang.Soon, the red-browed peasant uprising army divided into Wuguan Road to attack Liu Xuan and occupied Chang'an.

Entering the Three Kingdoms era, the confrontation between Wei and Shu has been maintained on the front line of the Qinling Mountains, and the Wuguan Road has been silent. It has long since ceased to exist.

Although Qianhong was mentally prepared to a certain extent, when he arrived at Wuguan, he was still taken aback by the desolate scene.Under the erosion of wind and rain, the rammed-earth city wall of Wuguan has long been dilapidated, and half of the brick towers have collapsed. The entire Guancheng is deserted, and weeds are spreading and breeding wantonly. Wuguan has been reduced to such a point.

In fact, this is not surprising. Back then, Wuguan existed as a fortress of the Qin Dynasty, and the natural building site was very solid and perfect, because it wanted to defend the center of the pass and resist the invasion of the six kingdoms of the East. However, after the Han Dynasty, the strategic value of Wuguan plummeted. At the time of the State of Wei, both Guanzhong to the west of Wuguan and Nanyang to the east of Wuguan were Cao Wei's territories. As a military fortress, Wuguan had completely lost its meaning of existence. It is rugged, except for the passing business travelers, it is rare to stop here, and the dilapidation of Guancheng is naturally reasonable.

However, after the Shu army conquered Guanzhong, the strategic value of Wuguan was immediately highlighted. In order to ensure the safety of Guanzhong, Wuguan Road, like Tongguan and Pubanjin, was the most important defensive fortress.

Liu Yin immediately sent Qianhong to lead 1 horses to Wuguan to guard the southeast gate of the pass.

Before that, Qianhong served as the prefect of Longxi, and he traveled to and from Luoyang, the capital city, on Guanluo Avenue. He had never walked through Wuguan Road, but he had only heard about it, but he didn’t expect to be here in person, so he realized that Wuguan was so dilapidated. It is difficult to draw an equal sign with Qin Zhixiongguan back then.

But Qianhong knew very well that although Wuguan was broken, it was the only way to the southeast of Qinchuan for [-] miles. If Wuguan was lost, Wei soldiers could drive straight to Shangluo and Lantian, and then threaten Chang'an.

Qianhong knew that he had a great responsibility, and he dared not relax at all. Fortunately, Wuguan was deserted, and there were no Wei soldiers stationed here. Qianhong took Wuguan without bloodshed.At the same time, Qianhong ordered the urgent repair of Wuguan, trying to repair Wuguan before the Wei army counterattacked.

The reconstruction of Wuguan was carried out in an orderly manner. Wuguan was surrounded by mountains on three sides and water on one side. Guan began to show his majestic appearance back then.

Just when Qianhong was proud of his "masterpiece", the news that Wei Jun stationed troops in Nanxiang suddenly came, Qianhong couldn't help being secretly surprised, secretly thinking, Wei Jun's coming is so fast.

"Who leads the army? How many people are there?" Qianhong asked.

The scout said: "Reporting to General Qian, the leader of the army is General Wei Annan Du Yu, and it is estimated that there are 5 troops."

"Du Yu?" Qian Hong was slightly taken aback. He originally thought that the Wei army would send a veteran general to attack Wuguan this time, at least a brave general who is used to fighting. It is Du Yu.

Although he didn't have any close friends, Qianhong was no stranger to Du Yu in the officialdom.The reason why Du Yu was able to lead the army was entirely due to his relationship with Sima Zhao's brother-in-law. In the previous battle against Shu, Du Yu went to the war as the long history of Zhenxi General Zhonghui, and Qianhong was also in the battle. Du Yu, who I knew at that time.In Qianhong's impression, Du Yu was not a simple military general, but rather a learned and talented literati. He should be a very suitable candidate for Chang Shi's staff.

But later Du Yu was appointed as General Annan to succeed Jia Chong in the battle of Xiling, and in the battle of Xiling, he did not make any achievements, so he was inevitably despised by Qianhong.

"Sima Zhao actually sent a person who doesn't understand military skills and martial arts to attack Wuguan. It seems that Wei Guo really has no one to use, hahaha!"

Nie Kai has been transferred from Jincheng Duwei to the Zhonglang General of the Jincheng Camp of the Right Army. Hearing Qianhong's words, he couldn't help saying: "Sima Zhao has the wisdom of others, and he can let this Du Yu lead an army. At least it proves that Du Yu is superior. He is definitely not an ordinary person, leading a general should not underestimate the enemy."

Qianhong laughed loudly and said, "General Nie, you don't know something. In terms of knowledge and talent, this Du Yu is unmatched. He just marches and fights. Hehehe, in the whole world, have you ever seen someone who can't ride a horse?" General?"

Nie Kaiqi said: "This Du Yu, is it true that he can't even ride a horse?"

Qianhong laughed and said: "This is absolutely true. When Du Yu entered Shu, Du Yu was still Zhonghui's long history. All the generals rode on horseback, but Du Yu rode on a chariot, unable to move. Gong, this kind of general is really rare in the world. If it is not because of his in-laws with Sima Zhao, what virtue and ability does he have to worship General Annan? Now that he has come to Wuguan, Qianmou came to teach him what is A real march to war."

Although after many days of rush repairs, the Guancheng of Wuguan was only more than half completed, and it had not yet been completely built. Qianhong ordered to continue the rush repairs, and at the same time led 3000 people to Suoqiaoling to set up defenses in front of Wuguan.

From Danshui to the north, there is only one passage in and out of Wuguan, and a ridge dominates the road, and this ridge is Suoqiao Ridge.Suspension Bridge Ridge is named for its shape like a suspension bridge. It is high and steep, and the roads are narrow, which cannot allow parallel riders to pass. "Historical Records" says that "Qin Guan Bai Er is like a strategic building".

Wuguan has not yet been repaired, so Qianhong decided to move the line of defense forward to block Du Yu on Suoqiao Ridge.

Although Du Yu was traveling by car, his speed was extremely fast. After arriving at Nanxiang, he only rested for a while, and then went straight to Danshui without stopping. Come.

(End of this chapter)