The son of Yuan Shao who traveled through the Three Kingdoms

Chapter 78

"My lord, something is wrong, Feng Xiao, something happened to him." Cui Yan said out of breath.With a bang in my head, I said loudly, "Feng Xiao, what happened." Cui Yan finally managed to catch her breath, and said anxiously, "After the young master left, Mr. Jiao Chutian and I have been holding on. Waiting for news from Feng Xiao. Within a few days, news came that he had arrived at Xu Wushan, cutting off the retreat of the Wuhuan army. Wuyan also got the news, and the Wuhuan army was in a state of confusion for a while, and they had no intention of attacking the city. So we withdrew our troops and prepared to go to Xu Wushan to open the grain road in person. When Mr. Tian and I made an agreement, we followed him to cover up and kill him when he returned to the army. His army's morale was unstable and our army won a complete victory. Wu Yan also died in the chaos. Feng Filial piety, I sent a letter asking Mr. Tian to collect the armored flag horses of the defeated Wuhuan army, saying that they would pretend to be Wuhuan soldiers and attack Liucheng—”

I was surprised and said: "This is impossible, Wuhuan's army was defeated, and Tadun will receive the news, Fengxiao will not be so stupid." Cui Yan said, "Young master, I don't know, Fengxiao's plan is flawless, because someone A Wuhuan man named Ha Duo surrendered to Fengxiao because he was persecuted by Wuyan. Fengxiao ordered him to go back to Liucheng to report victory, and to urge the grain. On the way, he killed all the Wuhuan soldiers who were pressing grain, and then took their banners and armor, put them on the soldiers, and prepared to pretend to be returning grain pressing soldiers, and raided the Wuhuan royal court to capture Ta Dun alive. Ta Dun didn't know it , under the attack of Mr. Feng Xiao and Mr. Tian’s rapid march, it is very likely that they will be captured, but I just received the battle report saying——” Cui Yan’s face became ugly, and his voice was a little choked.I said anxiously, "Mr. Cui, tell me quickly." Cui Yan gritted his teeth and said, "Yes, because Feng Xiao was not acclimatized to the bad weather, he fell seriously ill and was dying. He was going to die in hell."

My brain exploded with a bang, and I suddenly understood everything. I blamed myself for being damned. How could I forget such an important thing? Guo Jia couldn’t go to the bitter cold north. Can you send him to Xu Wushan?It's broken, it's too late to say anything, the matter has come to this point, and only Hua Tuo's medical skills can save him.

"No, I have to rush to meet them as soon as possible. I don't know where Mr. Feng Xiao and Tian are now." I pointed to the map and asked.

Cui Yan stomped his feet and cried bitterly; "Feng Xiao, stop now. Young Master, there is nothing we can do."

I said sharply, "What do you mean by that, sir." Cui Yan pointed to the strategic topographical map on the table and said, "Feng Xiao has already passed the Binhai Road, which is the so-called West Liao Corridor, out of Yutian. Fengrun, cross Jieshi directly to Linghe. This road is the main passage leading to Wuhuan. None of the fourteen counties under the jurisdiction of Liaoxi County is located in the coastal area between Jieshi. In the absence of bad weather, riding outside the Great Wall will go straight to Wuhuan. Insert the inland counties of Beiping and Yuyang on the right. Fengxiao attacked at full speed from the flat coastal road when the weather was fine, and crossed the Daling River in five days to reach the Wuhuan Horqin Grassland." I waved my hand and said, "Don't talk about it, rectify the soldiers and horses, and set off in an hour."

No way, second son, once this road encounters heavy rain in summer and autumn, it will become an unfeasible road. We have encountered such a situation. Get in touch with Mr. Feng Xiaotian, they are alone, and Feng Xiao is seriously ill, it seems that there will be no return. "

I was flustered for no reason, lost my square inch, and said urgently: "Could it be that there is no other way? There is no other way to go." Cui Yan shook his head and said, "From Youbeiping to Liucheng, there is only one road, and we have nothing to do. Wen Chou was startled and said excitedly, "No, I'm going to rescue Fengxiao. No matter how difficult this road is, I have to go." Cui Yan sighed: "It's useless, we have to take this road. At the very least, we have to wait until after January." Wen Chou's expression darkened, and the corners of his mouth twitched violently.I said, "Mr. Tian, ​​why didn't you bring the soldiers back." Zhao Du smiled wryly, "My lord, you are confused. Since we can't go, how can they come back?"

"No, no, there must be another way to go." I suddenly remembered that it was said in the Romance of the Three Kingdoms that when Cao Cao conquered Wuhuan, the road was also difficult due to the heavy rain. He seemed to have taken another road. road.I tried my best to think about it. I was completely unfamiliar with the geography of Liaodong, so I couldn't remember the string of place names. I stamped my feet in a hurry, but I had no clue.

What to do, what to do, my heart was beating desperately, cold sweat was dripping on my forehead, and my head seemed to burst.Suddenly, a spark burst out in my mind that was on the verge of bursting. By the way, although I can’t remember the route, I still remember the name of Cao Cao’s guide, Tian Chou. Yes, Tian Chou, the prefect of Liaoxi, how could I forget him.

My eyes lit up, and I said to Wen Chou: "It seems that we are going to go to the west of Liaoning." Wen Chou and Cui Yan were surprised, and suddenly a soldier came in to report: "My lord, there are people outside asking to see, saying that there is something urgent to report."

I was upset: "I don't see, I don't see, I don't see anyone, go down." The soldier said hesitantly; "But the man said that he is the prefect of Liaoxi, and his name is Tian Chou Tian Zitai."

"Tian Chou—quick, please." I was stunned for a minute before shouting; "I'll pick it up myself."

When I saw Tian Chou, I fell to my knees without saying a word; "Zitai, you have to save Feng Xiao no matter what, Yuan Xi begs you." I would make such an unexpected move.

This time it’s not for show, I really can’t watch Guo Jia die, I’ve gotten used to having him by my side over the years, it’s like an arm of mine, if he has something to do, I immediately feel the pain on my skin.Tian Chou hurried to help, Wen Chou and Zhou Cang Cui Yan were also moved.Wen Chou choked up and said, "My lord, what are you——if Feng Xiao knows, he will be smiling even if he dies." Mr. Xiao and Tian will be rescued, it’s all my fault, how can we let him go to that kind of place.” I took Tian Chou’s hand, and said tightly: “I know, Zitai, you are an expert in western Liaoning. The humanities, geography, rivers, and mountains and rivers of the Liaoxi and Liaodong generations are all proficient. You are the only one who can save Guo Fengxiao in the world. Please see that you are from the same family as him and don’t hesitate to teach me." My voice was a little choked when I was talking, Guo Jia His voice and smile flashed in my mind again.

Tian Chou was moved by my friendship with Guo Jia, and sighed: "Guo Fengxiao has a young master who misses him, even though he is dead, he is still alive. But I don't know if the young master is willing to take risks for him." I knew he had a way, so I immediately stood up and said: " Even if he risked his life, Yuan Xi would not hesitate to do so, if you have a plan, please teach me." Tian Chou thought to himself, no wonder Guo Jia is so loyal to the son of the Yuan family. He has a great personality, is capable in handling things, and is courteous and corporal, so he should be able to achieve a career.In my heart, I secretly moved to seek refuge.Tian Chou said, "To be honest, Tian Chou came here this time to save Guo Jia."

Wen Chou said anxiously: "It's raining heavily, the road is muddy and there is water everywhere, our army can't get out, so what can we do?" Tian Chou said: "Chou knows a road that can go directly to Liucheng, but this road is too dangerous. It's not like ordinary people say they can bear it, I'm afraid the second son can't bear the pain of crossing mountains."

I was anxious, and shouted; "Sir, what can I do to believe me? I, Yuan Xi, swear to the sky, if I can't enter Liucheng to rescue Feng Xiao, I am willing to die under the thunder and be buried in the mountain peak, and my soul will be ashes forever. Do not reincarnate." After speaking, he took a deep breath, thinking that this is poisonous enough, it's up to you to believe it or not.This is adapted from the oath of 'Bai Suzhen'.

Tian Chou didn't dare to say that he didn't believe it, and my true feelings really convinced him.Tian Chou Road: "The old Beiping County was in Pinggang, from Pinggang to Lulongsai, you can go to Liucheng; since Jianwu, this road has been cut off for nearly 200 years, but there are still traces to be found. Although the road is narrow, it can still be passed. This road was called Lulongsai in ancient times. In the Western Han Dynasty, the Han and the Xiongnu fought in the Youbeiping area for many years. Lulongsai was still open, but from the Jianwu period of the Eastern Han Dynasty to the Jian'an period, this road was inaccessible for 200 years. , basically a road without a road.

Going out of the fortress from this road, you will face the dangerous land of five hundred miles outside the fortress, deep mountains and deep valleys, you must open mountains and fill valleys to pass through. After crossing the white sandalwood, you will reach Pinggang. .Across Pinggang to Daling River, you can go to Liucheng, the lair of the fifth ring.Guo Fengxiao is now near the river bank, two hundred miles away from Wuhuan's lair.It's all flat. "

I jumped up excitedly, and said hoarsely: "Yuyu, go and assemble the army, we will set off immediately." Wen Chou was also anxious, but he didn't lose his mind, he hesitated; "Young master, wait until the rain stops before leaving, or else Soldiers will complain, and it will be very difficult to transfer food and grass." I said anxiously: "What if the rain doesn't stop, we just sit and wait for death." Tian Chou said, "Why don't we let the soldiers rest well today, set off early tomorrow morning, and see the Lord of Heaven. Is it beautiful? Let's think about the route." I stopped walking and said to Tian Chou worriedly, "How long will this road take?"

Tian Chou calculated and said: "The total length of this road is 250 miles. If it is in the plains and wilderness, the infantry can march [-] miles in a day and night. The [-] miles is a journey of more than three days and three nights, plus a day and night of rest. It's only four days and four nights, but if you want to set foot in the dangerous land of five hundred miles deep mountains and marshes, it's not easy for horses, grain and grass to pass through, and you have to open roads and build bridges across mountains, at least three days will be wasted. We can let the cavalry go first, Grain and infantry are behind, so the vanguard cavalry will probably arrive in seven or eight days, and the infantry will take about ten days."

I waved my hand and said, "No, this won't work. If you put the cavalry in front, it will be difficult for the horses to pass through the mountains and rivers, and it will delay your time. You won't be able to get there in seven or eight days. In this way, I will lead the infantry in front, Yuyu, and you will lead the cavalry to come later." This is a bridge in the Romance of the Three Kingdoms. Cao Cao wasted time when leaving Lulongsai because of his superstitious belief in cavalry.

Wen Chou resolutely objected: "My lord, I understand what you said, and it is also reasonable, but you forgot one thing, the Wuhuan soldiers are famous for 'string control', and their cavalry and shooting are too easy to deal with infantry. What if When your vanguard encounters enemy soldiers, it is a dead end."

"I can't care about so much anymore, let's talk about saving Feng Xiao first, that's the deal."

I didn't give anyone a chance to comment, so I made the decision arbitrarily.Wen Chou said helplessly: "Well, my cavalry will abandon all unnecessary flags and baggage, and gallop with only weapons. I guess it can be faster." I nodded and said; "When I get in touch with Fengxiao, your cavalry has already rushed up."

Tian Chou pondered: "After Pinggang, there is a grassland in Pingchuan. After the grassland, there is a long yellow sand, which is still the world of cavalry.

"Mr. Zitai will work hard tonight and draw a geographical map overnight. We will set off early tomorrow morning. Yuyu, go and tell the soldiers to rest well tonight. Except for Uncle Xianyu, all the generals will follow me tomorrow." I said Looking at Cui Yan, he thought that he was not in good health, so he should not go, maybe he would go to Guo Jia and pick up Cui Yan, why bother. "Mr. Cui, you will stay in Jicheng and help Uncle Xianyu deal with the post-war security matters. With Jiao Chu and Yan Rou in Wushang City, everything should be fine."

In the evening, I talked with Tian Chou all night, and basically clarified the route, the difficulties our army had to overcome, and the tools carried by the engineer soldiers.The next morning, the rain still didn't stop, but it was much smaller than yesterday, so it could be regarded as a blessing in heaven.I immediately ordered the army to move out, and I didn't even say goodbye to my senior sister Cai Yan before setting off.

Wen Chou and I each led the front and rear troops. The front army consisted of [-] infantry, mainly responsible for building roads, building bridges and repairing plank roads. We carried at least five days of dry food—the pot helmet.The rear army is the elite cavalry with a total of [-], and the food and grass are behind the cavalry.I and Tian Chou Zhou Cangchangxi are in the front, and Wen Chou's cavalry is followed by Pei Yuanshao in charge of Zhao Du.Wen Chou and I were vying to lead the infantry in front, but I stopped him with one sentence: "Do you know medical skills?"At the beginning, the cavalry was in front, but after the end, Wen Chou ordered them to slow down, and they fell behind.The army arrived at the Xuwu Mountain Pass in one day. The mountain road was difficult to walk, and coupled with the strong wind and rain, they had to stop to rest at night and continue marching until dawn the next day.

(End of this chapter)