The last three kingdoms

Chapter 75 Liu Yin's Arrangement

Chen Shou also read the information, pondered for a moment and said: "Until they got the Hanzhong deployment map, the Wei army would not easily cross the Qinling Mountains. Only by knowing yourself and the enemy can you win a hundred battles. This time Sima Zhao appointed Zhong Hui as the commander to preside over the overall situation in Guanzhong , this man is skilled in tactics and often has ingenious schemes. He is called Zhang Liang of the present age. When he put down the rebellion of Wuqiu Jian and Zhuge Dan, this man showed his prominence and won the appreciation of Sima Zhao. The terrain of Hanzhong is dangerous, and Zhong Hui Wisdom, will never take risks."

Liu Yin nodded. What Chen Shou said made a lot of sense. It was impossible for Zhonghui to easily launch the campaign against Shu before he had sufficient information on the garrison of the Shu army in Hanzhong.

"If Wei's spies try to steal information about our Han army's garrison, where might they start?" Liu Yin asked Zheng Yi, who had been in Hanzhong for a long time and knew the situation in Hanzhong better.

Zheng Yi thought for a while and said: "It has been some time since the general adjusted the defense system of Hanzhong. Withdraw the siege of Gukou and gather heavy troops to defend Han, Le, and Yang'an. General Hu Ji, the governor of Hanzhong, will also withdraw to Hanshou, if you roughly obtain the above information, it is almost a breeze, because it is almost impossible to conceal such a large-scale military transfer. However, the specific number of troops in Seoul, Lecheng, and Yang'an Pass, Detailed military information such as garrison deployment, etc., cannot be understood clearly without going deep into these three fortresses. I think that what the spies of Wei State want to obtain is naturally the most detailed and accurate military information, not just satisfying rough intelligence."

"Then according to Zheng Sicheng's opinion, the spies sent by the State of Wei this time will definitely sneak into the three major passes and steal the defense maps of the three cities?"

Zheng Yi shook his head first, and said: "The three cities have already entered a state of combat readiness, and the guards are heavily guarded. Even if Wei Guo's secret agents want to sneak into the three cities, it is not easy. All the deployment of war preparations is almost impossible, at least the time is not allowed, Wei Guo's army is gathered in Guanzhong, and if you want to completely control all the deployment of the three cities, it is definitely not something that can be done overnight."

Liu Yin looked deeply, and said slowly: "The defense map of Hanzhong must be reported to the general. Didn't Hanzhong leave a transcript?"

A bright color flashed across Zheng Yi's eyes, and he said: "This lowly position is not very clear. You need to ask the military to find out. However, it is common sense to infer that there should be at least a memorandum on file in the Hanzhong Governor's Mansion. Lord Youcheng suspects that Wei Guoxie may Stealing the transcripts left in the Governor's Mansion?"

Liu Yin said in a very affirmative tone: "It's not a doubt. It is basically certain that the spies of Wei State will use their brains on the transcript. It is not only time-consuming and labor-intensive to sneak into Hanle Yang'an to steal the defense of the three cities, but also accurate. The speed is not too high, and the only way to directly steal the defense map of Hanzhong is the most effective. This blue bird had dealt with us when he was in Chengdu, and assassinated Hei Sha, Wei's number one spy who had surrendered, under our noses. Courageous and meticulous, he is a formidable opponent. Zheng Sicheng, do you have more detailed information about Jade Bird?"

Zheng Yi was very ashamed and said: "The information sent back by Qingsong is only that Wei Guo will appoint a secret agent code-named Qingniao to enter Hanzhong to steal the defense map of Hanzhong, but whether this person is a man or a woman, and what is his background, we are not sure. Don't know anything now."

Liu Yin didn't accuse Hanzhong Division of being unfavorable in handling affairs. Spies and counter-espionages have always been the most important issues in the secret war between the enemy and us. Now that Hanzhong Division can grasp this information, it shows that Hanzhong Division has already done a good job in espionage. Failure to get a better grasp of Jade Bird's information can only show that the other party is a fairly senior spy agent, who hides deeply and is very cunning. Such an opponent is even more terrifying.

Liu Yin summed up in a timely manner: "The basic situation is roughly the same. The next work will focus on two aspects. First, conduct a large-scale investigation in the Hanzhong area, and conduct a thorough investigation of all suspicious persons entering Hanzhong; Second, we need to closely monitor the place where the military stores the defense map transcripts. Of course, these two things need the assistance of the military...Zheng Sicheng, does the Hanzhong Division have enough manpower?"

There was a hint of embarrassment on Zheng Yi's face. If he wanted to conduct a large-scale investigation, he would definitely need a lot of manpower. Now Hanzhong Division has a serious shortage of manpower, and it is difficult for a clever woman to cook without rice. Feeling very difficult.

Liu Yin also saw his embarrassment, and said: "This time I came to Hanzhong, and I also brought a part of the guards. From tomorrow, Zhang Le, the captain of Zuofu, and Zhao Zhuo, the captain of Youfu, will lead people to fight with Hanzhong. Cooperate with the Secretary to arrest suspicious persons. Zheng Sicheng, you will accompany me to meet General Hu Ji, the governor of Hanzhong tomorrow. This incident is not trivial, and we need the full cooperation of the military."

"No." Zheng Yi nodded and accepted the order.

However, Liu Yin noticed a wry smile on his face when he answered, and said, "Why, Zheng Sicheng thinks this is difficult?"

Zheng Yi hesitated for a moment, then said: "Lord You Cheng, there is a saying in a humble position, I don't know if I should say it or not?"

"But it doesn't matter."

"Lord You Cheng, in fact, in Hanzhong, those people in the military are mostly very arrogant. It is indeed very difficult for the people in the Lieutenant's Mansion to deal with them. I am afraid this time..."

Liu Yin couldn't help frowning. It seems that he still underestimated the huge contradictions in the Hanzhong military system. Unlike the capital Chengdu, the soldiers at the border are more sturdy and proud. It is the war that made them Their bloodiness also fueled their arrogance.

However, the defense map of Hanzhong this time is in the hands of the military, and they should at least take responsibility. Once Wei's spies steal it, it can be regarded as a catastrophe.

Regardless of the quarrels between Hanzhong Division and the military before, the two sides should work together, unite with sincerity, and strive to nip the threat in its infancy.

Maybe this will be Shuhan's last chance!

In the early morning of the next day, accompanied by Zheng Yi, Liu Yin entered Nanzheng City and went straight to Hanzhong Dudu's Mansion, begging to see Hu Ji.

What surprised Liu Yin was that there was chaos inside and outside the Hanzhong Dudu's Mansion. Many generals and schools in battle suits and armor were rushing back and forth, as if the entire Dudu's Mansion was busy moving.

"By the general's order, the Hanzhong Dudu's Mansion will be moved to Hanshou, so it looks like this." Zheng Yi explained to Liu Yin, and at the same time handed greetings to the guards guarding the gate of the mansion.

(End of this chapter)