The last three kingdoms

Chapter 968
Jiang Wei smiled indifferently, and said: "This general, how could he return empty-handed? Frankly speaking, the three prefectures of Shangyong were already in someone's pocket. When Zhong Shiji sent them, this general accepted them. Even if he doesn't send it, the general will take it by himself. As for Xiangyang, it depends on the general's mood. You go back and report to Zhong Zhenxi. When the general is in a good mood, he may send troops to Xiangyang to help. If you are in a bad mood, then ask Zhong Shiji to ask for blessings."

Looking at Jiang Wei's calm face, Xia Houxian really felt like a dead dog. He originally took out the three counties of Shangyong, but Xia Houxian already felt that Zhong Hui's move was quite generous. No matter how calm Wei is, it is impossible to remain indifferent. Taking out the three counties of Shangyong is indeed a bait. Xia Houxian thinks that if Jiang Wei accepts this gift, he will definitely be more than [-]% sure of sending troops to help Xiangyang.

But Jiang Wei's attitude was unusually calm, and the contempt between his words also made Xia Houxian's great hope that he had originally reported slowly dashed. In Jiang Wei's eyes, the three counties of Shangyong had already belonged to him. Regardless of whether Zhong Hui will give away the things in the bag or not, the three counties of Shangyong are destined to change hands.

In fact, what Jiang Wei said is also a fact. Now that Yanghu's army is besieging Xiangyang, Zhong Hui can't take care of himself. How can he still have the energy to take care of the three counties of Shangyong? Being dispatched by Zhonghui, he was unable to resist the attack of the Shu army at all, and it was only a matter of time before he lost his defense.

Even Yang Hu is now concentrating all his strength on attacking Xiangyang. Although he must have the intention to seize the three counties of Shangyong, he has no flaws in dispatching troops.

Therefore, the defenders of the three counties of Shangyong are pitifully small now. If Jiang Wei marches eastward at this time, he can sweep the three counties of Shangyong, Weixing, and Xincheng almost effortlessly, and wipe out all the three counties. It is nothing more than a matter of lifting the land into the pocket, and Jiang Wei may not need to accept Zhonghui's affection at all.

Xia Houxian was very embarrassed. The lines he had originally designed seemed to be useless. Jiang Wei was just talking and laughing, and he had already controlled the situation, leaving Xia Houxian with nothing to say.

Originally, Xia Houxian planned to offer up the three counties of Shangyong to win Jiang Wei's troops, but now it seems that Jiang Wei will put a big question mark on whether he will send troops or not, depending on his mood?The devil knows what kind of mood Jiang Wei is in.

Xia Houxian couldn't guess what Jiang Wei was thinking, anyway, he was in a depressed mood, Lu Kang's side had at least clearly marked the price, but Jiang Wei's side made Xia Houxian puzzled, he really couldn't guess Jiang Wei Fortunately, Jiang Wei did not directly reject him, leaving him with a glimmer of hope.

As for whether to talk about Zhong Hui's surrender now, Xia Houxian thinks it is not appropriate. Even harsher than Lu Kang.

Xia Houxian felt a burst of sadness and a sense of powerlessness. He retreated and returned to Xiangyang to report to Zhonghui.

After Xia Houxian left, Jiang Bin said to Jiang Wei: "The situation in Xiangyang is at stake now, why don't you allow it, if our troops arrive in Xiangyang, we can take advantage of the situation and annex Xiangyang City in one fell swoop."

Jiang Wei said with confidence: "Xiangyang City must be won this time. Zhong Hui tried to use the control of the three counties of Shangyong to replace our army to save Xiangyang City. This wishful thinking was well planned, but a certain faction did not take him. It can be regarded as disrupting Zhonghui's inherent deployment. This move is to let Zhonghui understand that in the encirclement of the three parties, it is impossible to play both ways. In the cracks, if you want to survive , is by no means an easy task, if Zhong Hui refuses to make up his mind early, his situation will become more and more difficult."

Jiang Bin suddenly realized, and said: "It turns out that the general had a plan long ago. He not only stared at the cities of Shangyong and Xiangyang, but also planned to have 10 people in Zhonghui. If he could swallow the 10 people in Zhonghui, There is no lack of pioneers in marching into the Central Plains."

Jiang Wei smiled slightly and said: "Fish is what I want, and bear's paw is what I want. If you can get the best of both worlds, then that is the best policy. Now Zhonghui will lose to Jin in the north and Wu in the east. Pushing him into a desperate situation, Zhong Hui will still have illusions, he wants to sacrifice the three counties of Yong to survive, but the reality may not be as good as his wish."

Jiang Wei sent the order, and the Shu army immediately set up camp and marched eastward.

Starting from Jinjin, the Shu army arrived at Weixing County, one of the three counties.When he arrived at the west city of Junzhi, the prefect Wei Xing who was stationed in the west city did not resist, and he took the initiative to open the city gate and ask Jiang Wei to surrender.

Obviously, the prefect of Weixing County opened the city gate only after receiving an order from Zhong Hui. However, according to Jiang Wei's knowledge, the army currently guarding the west city is already less than a thousand people. How can a crowd of just a thousand people stop the [-] elite soldiers of the Shu army?The result is that the mantis is nothing more than a chariot. Even if the defenders overcome the dangers, they can only defend for a few more days, and they cannot stop the general trend of the Shu army's eastward advance.

It is not the first time that the prefect of Weixing County has seen the banner of the Shu army. As early as four years ago, Liu Yin sent his troops to enter from Handong and swept the entire three east counties. At that time, the defense line of the three east counties was so fragile. Like a piece of thin paper, it easily occupied the West City.

But obviously the goal of the Shu army at that time was not to really take down the three eastern counties. Liu Yin adopted the strategy of besieging Wei and saving Zhao. returned to Hanzhong.

Although the time was short, Liu Yin's image came like a gust of wind, but like a cloud, which left a deep impression on the officials and common people in the three eastern counties, with his unrestrained and unrestrained, high-spirited and free and easy.

However, this time the Shu army marched into the three eastern counties again, but they did not toss and turn like last time. They obviously wanted to stick to it. When the situation in the world has already changed dramatically, the strength of the Kingdom of Shu has given people an even stronger impression. obvious.

Jiang Wei didn't stay longer in the west city, he simply ordered a part of the army to stay to take over the counterattack of the Weixing County's enemies, and the army continued eastward all the way.

In a few days, Jiang Wei's army set foot in the entire Dongjun. Like the prefect of Weixing County, the prefect of Shangyong and the prefect of Xincheng also obeyed Zhonghui's order, and surrendered the city on their own initiative. Back under the control of the Shu army.

Occupying the three eastern counties, Jiang Wei did not stop because of this. He continued to march eastward, pointing his sword at Xiangyang.

(End of this chapter)