Great Wei Overlord

Chapter 198 Wisdom Eyes Like Torches

Chapter 202

Both Meng Jia and Xi Chao could hear deep dissatisfaction from Huan Wen's words.

The sudden change in the situation made them unexpected.Both Meng Jia and Xi Chao judged based on Ran Min's personality characteristics that Ran Min would definitely not have a direct conflict with the Jin Dynasty.

But in fact, instead of watching from the sidelines, Ran Min fought fiercely. Zhang Wen led Wei Guo's hundred-war army out of Huguan and crossed the Yellow River south.

Even if you don't use your head, you can guess what Zhang Wen is doing with your knees.

One Ran Ming was enough to give Huan Wen a headache, and with the addition of a veteran Zhang Wen, Huan Wen's chance of victory was not without, but very slim.

What's more, even Dong Run is also involved.

Dong Run and Zhang Wen are one of the three remaining founders of the Wei State.Although Deng Xia and Shen Jin have good abilities, they suffer from the fact that it is difficult for a clever woman to cook without rice.

Baqian has just been organized, has almost no training, and the new army with incomplete armor, if it can stand up to Dong Run, a veteran general who has killed everyone's heads, the Huns fled at the wind, and the Xianbei hated the battlefield?

Luoyang, in fact, let alone a fight, whether he can get out of his body is a question.

Once Dong Run wiped out Yuan Zhen and others, he would march westward from Qiaojun, along Yingchuan, Chenjun, and Xuchang to make a detour to Nanyang for thousands of miles, and Huanwen's army would be cut off from the way back.

At that time, Meng Jia and Xi Chao understood Huan Wen's dissatisfaction.After all, this matter was their dereliction of duty.

Almost at the same time, Meng Jia and Xi Chao clasped their hands and said, "Duke Ming..."

Seeing the confident Meng Jia, Xi Chao couldn't help smiling.

Xi Chao and Meng Jia are both talented people. Youdao is Wu Wu's first, and Wen Wu's second.Which one of Huan Wen's staff team is a vulgar person, and which one of the characters in it is not a hero at the time, such as the great painters Gu Kaizhi, Xie An, Sun Sheng, Wang Tanzhi, and Xi Chao.Meng Jia looked at Xi Chao with provocative eyes.

Meng Jia also developed a desire to compete.He said: "How about Jing Xing and I write down our ideas on paper, and ask Ming Gong to make a decision?"

"Follow what you want!"

Soon, the clerk in the account put two copies of the Four Treasures of the Study in front of Meng Jia and Xi Chao!
Both Xi Chao and Meng Jia took a deep breath, and almost simultaneously raised their pens and wrote them down at the same time!

After a while, the two pieces of paper were placed in front of Huan Wen.Huan Wen clapped his hands and smiled when he saw it: "Sure enough, heroes see the same thing!"

Huan Wen showed the writing paper of the two of them.I saw that Meng Jia wrote the word "steady" on the paper, while Xi Chao wrote the word "solid"!Huan Wen said: "I would like to hear the details."

In order to show his broad-mindedness, Meng Jia rushed to Xi Chao and said, "I heard that Jing Xing's wonderful plan is coming out?"

Xi Chao is a geek between a gentleman and a villain, and he will not give up the opportunity to compete for favor and show off because of embarrassment.

When Xi Chao heard this, he did his part and said: "In Chao's opinion, our army has lost the opportunity to occupy Luoyang. If we step up our attack at this time, we will definitely be caught in the pincer attack of Ran Ming and Zhang Wen's armies. If we retreat, we will definitely be attacked by the Wei army. Pursuing the attack will definitely result in huge losses. Gu Chao believes that our army should focus on defense. The weather is cold now, and dripping water turns into ice. If you boil water to melt snow and cover the camp, you can use the shortest time and the most labor-saving method Build an ice city. Our army still has three months of rations, so naturally we have enough time to drag down the Wei army! If we confront the Wei army here for three months, the Wei army will surely fall into a dilemma because of the unsustainable army rations. At this time The opportunity of the General has come!"

"Building an ice city?" Huan Wen was excited when he heard this.To be honest, Huan Wen was also in conflict. The purpose of his Northern Expedition was very clear, which was to accumulate prestige.If he retreated at this time, it would give people the appearance that he, Huan Wen, saw the Wei army dispatching reinforcements and fled.It was not a small blow to Huan Wen's reputation.

Huan Wen's troops have been in the south all year round, and they are not used to fighting in winter. When spring begins, his chance will come.If he can defeat the Wei army in one fell swoop, defeating the most powerful army in the world, who can match Huan Wen's reputation by then?
The Wei army has always been known for fighting in the field. Whether the fierce Jie people or the erratic Huns, they have suffered a lot in the hands of the Wei army.It is not the strength of the Jin army to fight the Wei army in the field.

But defending the city, the Jin army has been passively beaten for decades. When it comes to the ability to defend the city, they recognize it as the second, and no one dares to recognize it as the first.

Xi Chao told the plan, and the generals in the entire tent showed excitement and optimism.

Huan Wen thought for a while and said, "Is this feasible?"

Zhou Chudao: "Duke Ming, if you build an ice city, you can not only keep out the enemy, but also keep out the cold."

Mao Husheng also said: "Duke Ming, this method is absolutely feasible. If the slope of the ice city is built and iron pulleys are placed on it, even if the Wei army is brave and unparalleled, they will definitely be beaten and defeated!"

The iron block mentioned by Mao Husheng is said to be a chariot invented by Han Xin, the god of war.

Han Xin once used it to trap Xiang Yu, the mighty overlord of Western Chu, which shows its power.This kind of iron block is in the shape of a two-wheeled trolley. The car body is similar to a water tank car. It is equipped with huge boulders. Relying on its own heavy weight, it uses the principle of kinetic energy and inertia to hit the enemy.If the iron block is dropped on the slope, it is definitely a lethal weapon for the attacking troops.

"So, let's take Jing Xing's opinion!" Huan Wen got up and said, "The general ordered to build an ice city around Pengpo Town for fifteen miles, and I will leave this matter to Jing Xing to handle!"

Under the ice and snow, a group of mighty black cavalry troops are galloping towards the south, braving the freezing cold and biting wind.This army marched in the ice and snow, and it seemed that they were not affected by the bad weather, but their spirits were very good.Soldiers kept shouting: "Great Wei—Wan Sheng!"

"To make great achievements is now!"

"Unify the world, long live your majesty"

Facing the elated soldiers, Zhang Wen showed a smug expression on his face.

Suddenly Tanma came running to Zhang Wen and said, "Report to General Cheqi that Meng Jindu has arrived, and His Royal Highness the King of Chu has built thirteen pontoon bridges on the Yellow River!"

Zhang Wen shouted: "Generals, Luoyang City is right in front of us, let's camp in Luoyang City!"

Zhang Wen's words excited the soldiers of the Wei army who were already physically weak.

With bursts of cheers, Wei Jun's forward speed suddenly accelerated a lot.Zhang Wen crossed the Yellow River and came to the other bank.I saw and greeted the officials of Wei State.The leader was Yang Hui.

Zhang Wen shouted: "Where is His Royal Highness the King of Chu?"

Yang Hui bowed and said, "His Royal Highness the King of Chu has important matters to attend to, so he is unable to come to greet General Cheqi, please forgive me!"

Zhang Wen showed displeasure on his face: "Impossible, His Highness the King of Chu is by no means a self-important person. Wen and His Highness the King of Chu still have a good relationship, so it is reasonable for him not to come to see me. To be honest, has His Highness left? Luoyang?"

Yang Hui showed bitterness on his face: "Zhang Cheqi is really astute, it seems that he can never hide anything from the general!"

"Tell me, where is His Highness King Chu?" Zhang Wen didn't give Yang Hui a good look.Since Chen Qun came up with the Nine-Rank Zhongzheng System, a gap has been established between the gentry and the Han clan.Scholars and common people have different seats, poor families and aristocratic families do not communicate with each other in old age and death, and the latitude and longitude are distinct.

Zhang Wen is from the Huang family in Wei County, and he is from the common family, while Yang Hui is from the Hongnong Yang family.Even if the Hongnong Yang family declines again, it will still be a high-ranking gentry.Although Yang Hui is just Ran Ming's staff, he joined the army from the fifth rank.And Zhang Wen is a chariot general of the third rank!In terms of official position, Zhang Wen is five ranks higher.However, Yang Hui still has something to be proud of in front of Zhang Wen!

Because China is a society that pays attention to family background, and there has been a tradition of working hard since ancient times!

Faced with Zhang Wen's domineering aura, Yang Hui was not angry.He still had a modest attitude, and said with a smile: "It's okay to tell Zhang Che to ride! His Royal Highness the King of Chu has gone to Lu Hun. Hui doesn't know the specifics!"

"Nonsense..." Of course Zhang Wen knew where Lu Hun was.This is the place where Huan Wen stored grain. Huan Wen had stockpiled at least [-] shi of grain in Luhun. On the way to Luoyang, Zhang Wen had done his homework!Zhang Wen said angrily, "How many troops did His Highness King Chu bring?"

Yang Hui said: "His Royal Highness has brought thirty Qilin Guards and a concubine!"

Zhang Wen has a straight temper. He always said what he said, and he yelled directly: "Yang Canjun, how did you become an aide? How can you let His Highness put yourself in danger?"

Faced with Zhang Wen's scolding, Yang Hui didn't care at all, but Zhang Wen angered another person, Han Qun.

Han Qun whispered to Yang Hui, "This man is so rude!"

Zhang Wen lost his temper there.Yang Hui also said with a smile: "Zhang Cheqi is no better than a poor family boy, maybe he is brave, but the only thing he lacks is a tutor!"

A hot-blooded man in his 40s was called without a tutor. Fortunately, the two spoke in a very low voice, and Zhang Wen lost control of his emotions, so he didn't care. Otherwise, he would definitely go up and fight Yang Hui!
Seeing that Yang Hui felt bad for Zhang Wen.Han Qun was very happy.Either intentionally or unintentionally, Han Qun said thoughtfully: "Yang Canjun should let this idiot know what is the difference between a scholar and a common man!"

Yang Hui said indifferently: "That's not a problem, how can my Yang family's disciples have the same knowledge as that humble man!"

Yang Hui smiled indifferently: "Presumably Zhang Cheqi knows His Royal Highness Chu's temperament like the back of his hand, since it is a matter of His Highness's decision, who can change His Highness's mind?"

Zhang Wen was stunned, and thought in his heart that it was the same. Ran Ming had always been free-thinking and extremely opinionated. As long as he believed in something, few people could persuade him.Zhang Wen sighed, roared for a while, and gradually calmed down.He said nervously: "How long has Your Highness been walking, is there still a chance to catch up?"

Yang Hui shook his head and said: "It's absolutely impossible. Your Highness has been walking for a day and a night. If the journey goes well, I'm afraid I have already reached the territory of Luhun County."

Zhang Wen sighed, and suddenly, Zhang Wen turned around and shouted: "Zhu Gong!"

A dark-faced man in his 30s next to Zhang Wen immediately stepped forward and clasped his fists, saying, "The end is here!"

Zhu Gong is a forward general under Zhang Wen's command, a Shangdang member, brave and good at fighting.He began to show his talents in the Bingzhou War, and was promoted to forward general by Zhang Wen's army Sima.

"Is it alright?"

Zhu Gong said with a smile: "General, do you think the general will not be able to do it at the end?"

(End of this chapter)