The last three kingdoms

Chapter 82 Jiang Wei's Reply

At dawn, Liu Yin had just returned to the Taoist temple from Jigukou, and before he had time to catch his breath, the people below came in to report that Hu Ji, the governor of Hanzhong, had invited him.

Liu Yin thought about it, could it be that Jiang Wei in the middle of the pile had replied?Jiang Wei's decision was of great importance, and could even determine the survival of Hanzhong and its Shuhan regime. Liu Yin was very eager to know the result, and he didn't care about eating at the moment. Ma entered the city and went straight to Hanzhong Dudu's Mansion.

Hu Xia had already been ordered to meet Liu Yin at the gate of the Governor's Mansion. When he saw Liu Yin coming, he immediately stepped forward to hold the rein for Liu Yin himself, and said with a smile on his face: "Master Youcheng, my Governor has been waiting in the lobby for a long time. .”

Liu Yin has seen this Hu Xia's face for a long time. He is arrogant and respectful, a typical villain, but Liu Yin has no intention of paying attention to him, so he went straight to the middle hall to see Hu Ji.

Hu Ji was pacing alone in the middle hall with his hands behind his back, his expression solemn, he couldn't tell whether it was sadness or joy, when he saw Liu Yin coming in, he cupped his hands and said, "Liu Youcheng is here, please take your seat."

Liu Yin said: "Dudu Hu urgently called, but did the general reply?"

Hu Ji nodded, with a solemn expression, picked up the letter on the case, and handed it to Liu Yin.

Liu Yin noticed Hu Ji's expression, and faintly felt that this reply was unusual. When he took it, Liu Yin couldn't help but frown.In the letter, Jiang Wei only verbally reprimanded him, and he didn't pay much attention to the loss of the defense map of the Hanzhong Dudu Mansion, nor did he give Hu Ji any substantive punishment. Regarding Hu Ji's question of whether to adjust the defense of Hanzhong, Jiang Wei The answer was very direct, and everything was carried out according to the original plan.Jiang Wei pointed out that Hanzhong's defense system has already taken shape. Even if Wei Jun has mastered the deployment of Hanzhong, Hanzhong's defensive strength can fully cope with it, and the loss of the defense map must not cause confusion.At the same time, Jiang Wei ordered Hu Ji to move out of Nanzheng within three days and move the Hanzhong Dudufu to Hanshou.

Liu Yin was stunned. Originally, Liu Yin still had a little illusion about Jiang Wei, thinking that Jiang Wei would attach great importance to the theft of the Hanzhong defense map, and at least would fine-tune the entire Hanzhong defense system.

However, Jiang Wei's reply completely shattered Liu Yin's fantasy. Jiang Wei, knowing that the Wei army was very likely to master the entire Hanzhong defense system, still insisted on his own opinion, refusing to make the slightest revision to the Hanzhong defense system, and Hu Ji was ordered to move away from Nanzheng as soon as possible to complete the final deployment of the defense plan.

Does Jiang Wei really have such confidence in his plan to gather troops and gather in the valley?

Liu Yin, who is familiar with this period of history, feels sad and helpless. Changing history is really not an easy task. He is just a small butterfly. .The crisis is just around the corner, but Liu Yin doesn't know how to save it. Maybe the Shu Han is really hopeless?

"Liu Youcheng, unfortunately, this is the general's decision, and it is also the final decision." Hu Ji said helplessly.

In all fairness, Hu Ji agrees with Liu Yin's suggestion of adjusting Hanzhong's defense deployment. It is undoubtedly a very risky behavior to insist on the inherent defense system when the enemy has fully grasped Hanzhong's defense system. The governor only has executive power but no decision-making power. It is very fortunate that Jiang Wei did not pursue him for losing the defense map of Hanzhong.

From this point of view, Hu Ji is still grateful for Jiang Wei's tolerance. This is not the first time Hu Ji has made a mistake. In the 19th year of Yanxi, Jiang Wei went north to the Central Plains and met Hu Ji in Shangbei. The rendezvous, but Hu Ji missed the appointment for some reason, and Jiang Wei was defeated by Deng Ai in Duangu, scattered and lost, and many died.This battle also became one of Jiang Wei's few disastrous defeats since the Northern Expedition. After returning to the court, Jiang Wei followed the old example of Marquis Wu and demoted himself to the post-general, which calmed down the criticism from the government and the opposition.But Hu Ji was not implicated because of this matter, that is to say, Jiang Wei took over the responsibility by himself, and Hu Ji was always grateful.

Jiang Wei's order was very clear, neither public nor private Hu Ji had any reason to disobey the order, so even if he thought Liu Yin's suggestion was reasonable, he could only say sorry.

Liu Yin gave a wry smile and sighed, "Hanzhong is in danger!"

Hu Ji was silent for a moment, and said: "Liu Youcheng, the governor will leave Nanzheng within three days and move to Hanshou under the order of the general. Therefore, we can only entrust Liu Youcheng to intercept and investigate Wei Guoxie."

Liu Yin also nodded sadly, and said: "Commander Hu, please don't worry, this is my job, and I should do my best. But I'm sorry to say that Hanzhong's defenses remain unchanged for a day, and Hanzhong is in danger of survival."

Hu Ji sighed and said, "Do your best and obey the destiny."

Now that the matter has come to this point, Liu Yin also understands that there is no room for redemption, and it is meaningless to stay in the Dudu Mansion, so he bids his farewell.

But Hu Ji waved his hand, said to Liu Yin to wait, and ordered the Chinese army to summon the people from the hall to come in.

Not long after, a general in armor came up to the hall, with a dark purple face, thick eyebrows and heavy eyes, and bowed to Hu Ji to salute.

Hu Ji introduced it to Liu Yin and said: "This is Lu Xun, the captain of the guerrilla school. The governor has withdrawn from Hanzhong this time. In addition to Wang She guarding Lecheng, Jiang Bin guarding Seoul, and Fu Qian guarding Yang'an, there are four wandering troops, each with more than a thousand troops. People, led by four guerrilla lieutenants, Nanzheng area is guarded by Lu Xiaowei, when Liu Youcheng is investigating Wei Guo's secret operations, if there is not enough manpower, he can recruit Lu Xiaowei's men and horses to assist."

Turning back, he said to Lu Xun: "Lieutenant Lu, I ordered you to fully assist Liu Youcheng in the investigation and arrest of traitors, and be at your disposal at any time without any mistakes."

Lu Xun immediately bowed and said, "The last general will obey the commander's orders."

When Liu Yin heard that this person was Lu Xun, he couldn't help but secretly looked at him. Among the generals in Hanzhong, although Lu Xun was not a high-ranking general, he was a rare fighter. In history, Zhong Hui attacked Hanzhong. , Lu Xun fought with him in Nanzheng, and almost beheaded Zhong Hui, who had stumbled, and almost rewrote history.

"Thank you, Governor Hu." Liu Yin cupped his hands and thanked Hu Ji.

But Hu Ji waved his hand very desolately and said: "It's all for the revival of the Han Dynasty, so why should Liu Youcheng say thanks? Let's just say goodbye, and when we meet again, Hu will definitely set up a banquet with wine, and then have a good time with Liu Youcheng."

Liu Yin secretly gave a wry smile in his heart, the ghosts would know if they would have a chance to meet again, the storm is coming, the building will collapse, not only Hanzhong, but the entire Shu Han regime is about to be in a precarious situation, waiting for them, maybe only the unknown destiny.

(End of this chapter)