The Three Kingdoms: The Cold Gate World

Chapter 164
Later generations argued that Zhuge Liang disagreed with Wei Yan's Ziwu Valley conspiracy, but the point of contention was success or failure, not whether the Ziwu Road could be followed.

Meridian Road works, but it comes with extremely high risks.

The most basic thing in war is the comparison of military power. Zhuge Liang’s Northern Expedition, the military power is weak compared to Cao Wei, just like gambling. A gambler with a lot of money can spend a lot of money and lose without changing his face, but Zhuge Liang can’t take the risk. If he loses, I’m afraid Zhuge Liang is an outstanding military strategist and statesman. His general is slightly better because of the weak military of Shu State. Although his several Northern Expeditions had little effect in the end, he did not lose the wind in the confrontation with Cao Wei. , and even achieved many military and political victories.

Kong Ming was only cautious in his life. If he underestimated Zhuge Liang’s general strategy because of this, it would be a big mistake. The Kingdom of Shu used offense instead of defense. Sooner or later, Zhuge Liang must make the Northern Expedition, and whether he won the surrender of the three counties of Cao Wei's forces when he took the way from Wudu Yinping to Longyou, or confronted Sima Yi in Chencang and killed Cao Wei. To Zhuge Liang, it was his military success in action.

Zhuge Liang couldn’t take the risk of a Meridian Valley plot, because the Cao Wei generals guarding Chang’an were indeed unknown, but they may not have capable people around them. When the enemy’s situation was unknown, how could Zhuge Liang agree with Wei Yan to take the Shu Han elite to take risks?
Zhuge Liang is fighting against Cao Wei Yiguo. Guo Jia has a strong army at the moment, and what he has to face is Li Jue and Guo Si. It is a sure thing to win the pass.

When Guo Jia led the army to march northward, the [-] defenders at Xiongguan Dasan Pass in the west of Guanzhong surrendered directly.

The two strategically important places were won without bloodshed. Guo Jia wanted to win Guanzhong, and Chencang was the key, because this was the transit point for grain transportation from Hanzhong to Guanzhong.

Dasan Pass is the Xiongguan Pass in the west of Guanzhong. It is especially important to take Fufeng County as an outpost to keep an eye on the military movements of Xiliang Warlords after taking this place.

After entering Chencang to rest for a while, Guo Jia had to sort out the military information before making further plans.

There are few people in Chencang City. Guanzhong has been ruled by Dong Zhuo, Li Jue and Guo Si successively. Now it is empty, with the strong scattered and the weak eating each other.

Soldiers on the streets of the city came and went in a hurry, either carrying weapons and armor, or pushing wooden carts to escort grain and grass, a busy scene.

Guo Jia, who stayed in the humble county government office in the city, took off his armor and invited people to discuss matters.

Zhang Liao, Gan Ning, Xu Chu, Dian Wei, Gao Shun, Yan Yan, Wu Yi, Wu Ban, Meng Da gathered together, there were many generals, but Fazheng was the only adviser.

"Li Jue and Guo Si went to Sizhou to pursue the emperor, how is the situation now?"

Guo Jia asked lightly.

Fazheng went out and replied: "According to the report from Tanmalai, King Zuoxian led his army and Baibo bandits together to repel Li Jue and Guo Si, and now the two are on their way back to Chang'an."

Even today, there are still remnants of the Yellow Turbans everywhere. The Baibo Division was once led by Zhang Baiqi.

Guo Jia started his career with the rest of the Yellow Turbans, and he also helped many people in disguise. For example, Yuan Shao in Hebei was less harassed by the powerful Black Mountain Army, and his road to rise was much smoother. It was easier to defeat Gongsun Zan.

Looking down at the Guanzhong map on the table in front of him, Guo Jia calculated the distance.

Li Jue and Guo Si have been fighting against Ma Teng and Han Sui in recent years, and they have lost a lot of troops, but there are still at least 5 troops. , follow the wind to steer the rudder, bully the weak and fear the hard, you must slip fast.

"Gan Ning, you led the Yinling Flying Cavalry to bypass Chang'an, and caught Li Jue and Guo Si by surprise on the way back. You only need one blow to retreat, and then retreated to Chang'an. Li Jue and Guo Si didn't know whether Chang'an had fallen. But they must go back to Chang'an to check the situation, and they will slow down their marching speed on the way back under caution."

The tall and majestic Gan Ning embraced his orders.

Guo Jia turned his eyes to Yan Yan again and said: "Yan Yan, I order you to lead [-] soldiers to take Wuguan, a dangerous pass in the south of Guanzhong. Si, if you dare to come to Wuguan, you must stick to it and not fight, Wuguan must not lose!"

Yan Yan was very surprised that Guo Jia would let him lead the army alone, and came out with excitement, "The last general obeys!"

"Xu Chu, Dian Wei, Gao Shun, the three of you lead your troops to attack Chang'an. When Gan Ning attacks Li Jue and Guo Si and retreats, you must ensure that Chang'an is in your hand so that Gan Ning's cavalry can enter the city."

The three generals took orders naturally.

Even if there are defenders in Chang'an, there will definitely not be many. The three of them have nearly [-] soldiers and horses. Break through the city.

"Fazheng, you go to Chang'an with Xu Chu and the others. After the city of Chang'an is broken, food, grass, and equipment will be transported there one after another. Now Chang'an must be full of smog and chaos. You must not see a lifeless Chang'an when I arrive in Chang'an!"

Fazheng received the military order solemnly. His job sounds easy, but it is not. How many people in Chang'an can't survive?After several years of warlords such as Li Jue and Guo Si doing their own thing, the political affairs were neglected, and everything had to be re-planned. Most people may see the chaotic situation in Chang'an and have no way to start.

After arranging everything, Guo Jia himself stayed in Chencang, waiting for Ma Teng and Han Sui's reaction.

If the two wanted to take advantage of the fire and rob them, Guo Jia's soldiers and horses would deal with them first.

Han Sui is a professional rebel. Previously, he followed the Qiang people to rebel. Beigong Boyu, Li Wenhou, Bian Zhang, these people who rebelled with Han Sui were all killed by Han Sui one after another. They were enemies with Ma Teng first, and then turned enemies into friends. After being recruited by Dong Zhuo, he rebelled against Dong Zhuo when the Kwantung Army defeated Dong Zhuo. The relationship with Ma Teng was up and down, all because of interests. Guo Jia will always guard against people like Han Sui.

Even Ma Teng, who is said to be the descendant of General Fubo Ma Yuan, Guo Jia has to guard against. Ma Teng's rebellion and Guo Jia's rebellion are the same reason. They are both oppressed by those in power. The reason why it developed into a warlord was also forced by the Han Dynasty. Ma Teng responded to the rebels and rose up. allow.

Ma Teng and Han Sui attacked Guanzhong several times. In name, the ministers of the imperial court contacted them privately to rescue him. What Ma Teng and Han Sui were thinking in their hearts, Guo Jia didn't bother to guess, just be on guard.

The three armies dispatched had already set off, and one day later, Guo Jia received news that Ma Teng and Han Sui had come to visit him in Chencang.

The two of them had a total of [-] troops stationed outside Chen Cang. Guo Jia ambushed countless crossbowmen at the top of the city, and then went out of the city to meet the two in person.

The main force of Ma Teng and Han Sui's army is Xiliang iron cavalry, with a number of nearly [-].

The Xiliang iron cavalry is not the name of the army, but has the same color as the Danyang soldiers.

Tao Qian recruited troops from Danyang and entered Xuzhou. Sun Ce crossed the river and marched east. Although Sun Jian’s old army and the troops he recruited locally were there, the elite troops were Danyang soldiers recruited for him by his uncle Wu Jing. The position of Danyang prefect was also held by Sun Ce. After gaining a firm foothold in Jiangdong, the Sun family has always controlled it and attached great importance to it.

Dong Zhuo's previous army was also Xiliang iron cavalry, which was famous all over the world. There are two reasons. One is that the Xiliang horses are tough, and the other is that the soldiers who drive the horses are mostly Qiang people.

After Dong Zhuo entered Luoyang, the Liangzhou rebel warlords formed a new army, and there were also Xiliang iron cavalry. The cavalry under Ma Teng's command was handed over to his son Ma Chao. Sometimes galloping horses, throwing long spears before getting close to the enemy, for future generations, they are javelins, but now, such Xiliang cavalry are very powerful in short and medium distance charges.

Outside Chencang City, Guo Jia rode out on horseback, accompanied only by Zhang Liao.

"This young state shepherd has a lot of guts."

The Xiliang iron cavalry took the lead, and the other infantry followed. The two cavalry in front of the formation were Ma Teng and Han Sui.

The person who sighed was Ma Teng, who was very ordinary in stature and appearance. Compared with the burly and rugged Han Sui, he was a little weaker.

His appearance was not scruffy, but his hair was disheveled and his beard was sloppy. Han Sui's first impression was that of a savage, and scholars would shy away from such a person.

The calm and relaxed Guo Jia rode his horse to the outside of the city and was a hundred meters away from Han Suimateng on the opposite side. He asked loudly, "You two are far away, but would you like to go with me to save the emperor from the fire?"

Talking in the field, the voice echoed, Guo Jia was full of confidence, neither humble nor overbearing.

He is now the state shepherd of the Han Dynasty, and he is the largest Yizhou. In terms of official position, he is not low. Even if Ma Teng and Han Sui came to him, he had to salute respectfully.

Han Sui, who squinted his eyes, didn't answer, thinking about how to answer.

Save the Son of Heaven?Is it just to save the emperor?
Ma Teng beside him replied loudly with a little excitement.

"It is the blessing of the Han Dynasty that the envoy is worried about the emperor. I am willing to lead less than [-] troops under my command to support the envoy!"

With Ma Teng's opening, Han Sui had no room for reversal. Guo Jia was the stronger side and dominated the situation.

It is impossible for him to start a war with Guo Jia easily, and it is under the premise that he has no interests.

"I am also willing to help you with your strength."

Han Sui took advantage of the situation, clasped his fists and expressed his intention to Guo Jialang in a loud voice.

Dong Zhuo, Li Jue, Guo Si and others don’t think about the rule of the people. It doesn’t mean that other people don’t understand. There are thousands of miles of fertile fields in Guanzhong.

Ma Teng, Han Sui and Li Jue Guo Si were old rivals, but they all lost.

This time, Han Sui planned to follow Guo Jia to fight Li Jue and Guo Si first, and talk about the ownership of Guanzhong later.

(End of this chapter)