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Chapter 514 Dead Horses as Living Horse Doctors

Yiling, located on the banks of the Xiling Gorge of the Three Gorges in Badong, is known as the throat of Chongqing and Hubei, controlling Ba Kui from above, and attracting Jingxiang from below.This shows the importance of Yiling's strategic location.In the 21st year of King Qingxiang of Chu, Qin general Bai Qi pulled out my Ying and burned Yiling, the tomb of the former king.The location and strategic significance of Yiling gradually became prominent, and the battle of Yiling between Shu and Wu during the Three Kingdoms period in history was even more famous.

Now that the Yue State has occupied the Jiangling area, it has become the most important strategic location of the Bashu defense line of the Han State.Because it is the main road from Jiangling to Bashu and the gateway to the east of Bashu, it has great strategic significance.It is for this reason that in order to strengthen the defense of Bashu, Liu Bang specially sent his former best friend and capable minister Lu Wan to garrison Yiling and guard the east gate of Bashu, in order to prevent the Vietnamese army from invading.

At the beginning, Lu Wan didn't feel too much pressure, the task was very simple.Lu Wan also once complained that she was idle in the southwest and had no chance to lead troops to fight and kill the enemy to make meritorious service.But later, when the Vietnamese army occupied the entire territory of Linjiang Kingdom, the threat came. Only then did Lu Wan feel that although there was no shadow of swords and swords, the pressure on her shoulders was really heavy.

In particular, Pu Jun recruited and trained troops in the Jiangling area, as if he would send troops to fight at any time.The fighting power of the Yue army is obvious to all, and the king of Yue Yin Xu is also eyeing Bashu, which makes people have to be a little worried.In particular, Wuling Man, who has always been known for his bravery, also surrendered to the Yue Kingdom, which made Lu Wan even more worried.

He has only less than 2 troops in his hands, and he is a little uncertain.Although there is a dangerous terrain that can be defended, I just don't know that it can really block the Yue Kingdom.Now that the King of Han is fighting fiercely in the Central Plains, if he can't defend the key areas of Bashu in the southwest for him, he will really feel ashamed and feel sorry.

Although for a long time, Yue Kingdom seemed to be silent, without any movement.Compared with the previous period of arrogance and radicalness, it is somewhat restrained.But the more so, the more uneasy Lu Wan felt.There is often a calm before the storm, and that is exactly what is happening now.The longer the beast hibernates, maybe his next attack will be more violent, which makes people feel deeply afraid.

Although the Han army won a major victory in Hebei, they also defeated Xiang Yu in the Central Plains.But when these news came, Lu Wan was not at all happy, because the good news had nothing to do with her.Moreover, the land of Bashu seems to be calm, and I am afraid that it will be stormy soon.The Vietnamese army is stationed in Jiangling, although it can also threaten Bashu and the upper reaches of Mianshui.But Lu Wan had a hunch in her heart, and she had reason to believe that her pressure would be much greater than that of Liu Jia.

Lu Wan is considered a general with some brains. Although the Han King's edict has not arrived, and there is no movement from the Vietnamese army, his investigation has already started early.It is good to prepare early, but he could not have imagined that he would be attacked by the Vietnamese army all of a sudden.

Yue Wang Yinxu, like Marshal Han, was also good at making tricks, maybe he did it inadvertently.The Vietnamese army's operations against Bashu have already started, and it would be a shame to be defeated quietly.Facts have proved that the spies sent by Lu Wan in advance have some effect.But what surprised him was that the source of the news was not from the direction of Jiangling, which he was most concerned about, but from the Yelang Kingdom in the south, which he didn't care much about.

In the past few days, Lu Wan has received intelligence that there are signs of military action in Yelang, which is not far from Wuling Man.Yelang country?Lu Wan couldn't help being a little surprised by such news, what did Yelang Country want to do?As a small tribe in the southwest, it was once a vassal of Chu State, but now it is just a small force.

After all, the power of the Yelang Kingdom is limited, and Lu Wan doesn't really believe that a small Yelang Kingdom dares to take risks against the might of a big man.What will happen to the change over there?Lu Wan stood in front of the simple map, pondering, trying to figure out the truth of what happened in Yelang Kingdom.
Seeing that Lu Wan was concentrating, the deputy general did not dare to interrupt easily, for fear of interrupting Lu Wan's train of thought.But it's just a small border tribe. As for paying so much attention to it?The lieutenant sneered in his heart, showing some disdain for Lu Wan's attitude.However, these thoughts only dare to surface slightly in my heart, and I absolutely dare not think too much.

Lu Wan didn't care at all, she had already made her subordinates unhappy, and all her thoughts fell on the map.Suddenly he noticed a problem, the mountains between Wuling Man and Yelang Kingdom were connected, and Yelang Kingdom was on a plateau in the south of Bashu.

There are many mountains around Bashu, and there is indeed a rare plain in the middle, which is a basin terrain.The road connecting Bashu and the east is the plank road along the river passing through Yiling, and there are continuous mountains in addition to that.The mountains and mountains are not insurmountable and dangerous places, they are difficult and dangerous places for ordinary people, but what about marching and fighting?
Maybe there are other roads between the mountains, and the Han people are the most aware of this, and they are most proud of repairing plank roads and crossing Chencang secretly.Now maybe what happened to King Zhanghan of Yong that day will also happen to them. King Yin Xushan of Yue made a surprise plan, and the warriors of Wuling Man are good at fighting in the mountains and are familiar with the terrain in the southwest.

If they got through the Yelang Kingdom and entered Bashu from the Yelang plateau by detour to the south, it would be troublesome.Being condescending, the territory of Bashu is mostly plains and there is no danger to defend, and most of the troops in Shu have been drawn out to fight, so it can be said that the defense is empty.If the Vietnamese army broke through directly, it would mean that Bashu had no danger to defend, and the door was completely opened for the opponent.

As for his defensive line in Yiling, it was completely useless as a decoration, and if this was the case, it could be said to be very dangerous.Lu Wan couldn't help being very worried. He had confidence in dealing with other people, but when he was the opponent's Yue Wang Yin Xu...that was a character that the King of Han, Marshal Han and Mr. Zhang Liang were afraid of.

As for the general leading the army, what kind of character is Zhang Han?I am afraid that only Xiang Yu and Han Xin can deal with it calmly.Even Pu Jun would be difficult to deal with easily.What can I do?
Recently, Lu Wan's mind has been mainly focused on how to guard against the country of Yue, so no matter what clues, she first contacted the country of Yue, so she unconsciously felt that her mind had already leaned over.And the more I think about it, the more likely it is, and I keep echoing and supporting this idea in my heart.

"Will they come from Yelang?" Lu Wan murmured.

After the lieutenant general heard this, he smiled and said, "General, don't worry about Yelang's arrogance. At most, they plundered some things along the border, and they dare not offend us big men. The general can inform the officials in Bashu and send someone to warn them. They don’t dare to act arrogantly any more.”

This kind of thing happened before, but as long as a little reprimand and intimidation, Yelang people will obediently obey.Therefore, the deputy general thought that it should be solved according to common sense, but Lu Wan thought that the situation this time was unusual.

"Yelang people are nothing, I'm talking about Yue people?" Lu Wan said without looking back.

The lieutenant was taken aback for a moment, thinking that he had heard wrong, a native of Yue country?
"General, how could the Yue people come from? They are in Jiangling!" The deputy general smiled and disapproved.

Lu Wan said in a deep voice, "People are alive. They were in Jiangling yesterday, so why can't they be in Yelang today?"

It was only then that the deputy general realized that Lu Wan was not joking with him, and the expression on his face suddenly became a little unnatural. After hesitating for a moment, he said in astonishment: "General, you mean that the Yue people will attack from Yelang?"

Lu Wan nodded lightly: "Yes, there are reports that there are traces of military movements in Yelang. But you know the people of Yelang, how dare they openly offend us big men. It was carried out in secret, and it would never be made public. Why did Yelang make such a big commotion that our spies around were aware of it."

Only then did the lieutenant feel that Lu Wan's idea seemed possible. Recently, because of the continuous victories of the Han army, although he did not participate in it, the sense of collective honor and pride in the lieutenant's heart is still relatively strong.But only when it comes to the treatment of Yue people, I still have a lot of ups and downs in my heart.

Now the strength of the Vietnamese army in Jiangling has reached 6, and there are still 1 to [-] warriors who can be mobilized on the Wulingman side. The strength of the Vietnamese army on the western front can be said to be quite strong.The strength of the Han army in Yiling is only about [-] people, which is already quite good.In the previous battle of Pengcheng, the Han army suffered heavy casualties, and the loss of troops was huge. Xiao He almost used all his troops in Guanzhong to supplement them.

In addition to the conquest of the princes of Hebei, the Central Plains had to deal with the invasion of Xiang Yu's army, and the distribution of Han troops in other places was really not much.There are more than 1 people in Yiling who want to block the attack of the Vietnamese army. The only possibility is to use the steep terrain.It is easy to defend and difficult to attack. It is best to make one man guard the gate and ten thousand men not open it.

However, the Vietnamese army broke through the Yiling defense line with a sigh, so Bashu would be like a flat river, and there was no danger to defend.For the Yue people, they themselves are a little jealous. After all, the opponent's offensive in the south is too fierce, and they are famous for their bravery.In addition, some deeds of Yue Wang Yinxu back then, and the greatness of those few generals.

Now it is suddenly heard that the Vietnamese army will attack Bashu from the plateau on Yelang's side, which means that Yiling's defense line has completely become a display.With Yiling's dangerous location for defense, they still had some confidence in their hearts. If they were to fight head-on, thinking about the disparity in strength between the two armies would make them tremble a little.

"Oh, general, if this is really the case, things will be a little troublesome. What should we do?" The deputy general suddenly panicked. If things really develop like this, the consequences will be a bit worrying. More than 1 troops were attacked by the enemy, and the entire army may be wiped out at any time.

Lu Wan had no idea for a while, and didn't know how to make a decision.Just when he was in trouble, Liu Bang's edict Song Xingyang sent it quickly.

The edict of the King of Han came, and it came very timely. Presumably, the King of Han also noticed the situation in Bashu, so he gave instructions.With this edict, I can feel more at ease when I act, at least I can have something to rely on.

When Lu Wan opened the edict full of joy, she realized that Liu Bang had the same thoughts as her own, but the King of Han, or Mr. Zhang Liang, was much taller.Even thousands of miles away, it can still be seen that the Vietnamese army may invade through other places, so be careful.The current situation at Yelang's side just verified the actual situation.It can be seen from this that Mr. Zhang Liang is really good at predicting things.If it wasn't for the long distance, the transmission of the edict took a lot of time. If he had arrived earlier, he would have been prepared. Now it is undoubtedly a bit late.

Alas, the king of Han has noticed something, which shows that the Yue people must have taken action a long time ago, and there are clues to be noticed.Lu Wan was even more certain about the things mentioned in the edict, and it was almost indistinguishable that the anomaly in Yelang Kingdom had something to do with the Vietnamese army.It is too late to stop it now. In fact, even if we knew it early, how can we stop the Vietnamese army except to reduce some losses?

In addition to this in the imperial edict, it is to ask yourself to act cheaply according to the actual situation.How to fight is completely up to him. It can be said that the king of Han entrusted Bashu to himself.Finally, it was specifically mentioned that if it is really impossible to hold on, you can abandon Bashu, preserve your troops, and evacuate to Xiangyang and Liu Jia in the upper reaches of Mian River.

From this sentence, it can be seen that the King of Han has already made plans to give up Bashu!Since Mr. Zhang Liang can predict things like a god and strategize thousands of miles away, he must have made detailed deduction, and perhaps they have foreseen the result long ago.But after thinking about it, Lu Wan couldn't help but have some more thoughts in her mind. Could it be that Liu Bang is talking ironically.The power of the emperor is not good. Does the King of Han want to stick to Bashu with all his strength?After thinking about it, Lu Wan felt that this possibility was not very high. The King of Han, especially Mr. Zhang Liang, should understand that this would not be the case, and he felt quite relieved.

Is Bashu really unable to keep it?Although the king of Han said very clearly, if he could not continue to fight with him, he would withdraw.In other words, if Bashu is lost, he does not need to take responsibility.But if Bashu is really lost like this, Lu Wan is really not reconciled.He racked his brains and thought hard.See if there is any way to fight for it as much as possible, try not to lose Bashu as much as possible, or find some compensation from other aspects!
But where does this compensation come from?Lu Wan sat silently in front of the map.If the Vietnamese army swooped down from the plateau of Yelang, condescending, it would be impossible to keep the interior of Bashu.In this way, I will face the attack from the east and west of the Vietnamese army. It can be said that I will be attacked from the front and back, which is very dangerous.

If you want to protect yourself or escape, the only way is to evacuate, and now you can only evacuate to the east... Xiangdong, since you are evacuating to the east, why not...

Lu Wan suddenly had an idea, and a plan emerged in her mind.Now that the matter has come to this, it is better to take a risk and try something, and treat it as a dead horse as a living horse doctor!
(End of this chapter)