This kind of cautious psychology is something that many generals do not have.

Even Sima Yi, who was praised by Zhuge Liang as the world's first general to defend the city, did not have such caution.

It can be seen that Jiang Wei led the troops for the first time, with the intention of seeking stability.

............

Cao's army skillfully withdrew from the battlefield, making Hao Zhao pounce. However, he had successfully completed the task, because the large camp on the west bank of the Wei River had been occupied by him, which was enough for Yuan Xi to pass through here.

Evening.

The Xiliang army arrived.

Hao Zhao said: "This method can only be used once, and in a few days, Jiang Wei will know the news of my rebellion.... ”

"General Hao, you said that the word 'mutiny' is not accurate, it should be to abandon the darkness and turn to the light." Yuan Xi said with a smile.

"Yes, it's to abandon the darkness and turn to the light." Hao Zhao also smiled: "Jiang Wei knows that I abandon the darkness and turn to the light, he will be more cautious, on the way to Banpujin, he ambushed a heavy army, and the lord should go as soon as possible, so as not to let Jiang Wei take the lead." ”

"Hmm."

Yuan Xi also thinks so.

Ma Chao said: "In terms of speed, Jiang Wei can't compare to me." I immediately asked Pang De to lead 10,000 iron horsemen to rush to Banpujin first, and take advantage of Jiang Wei's defenselessness to occupy all the dangerous places. ”

"Let's do it."

Yuan Xi should go down.

That night, Pang De did not stop for a moment, and led the Xiliang army to gallop north.

Yuan Xi, Ma Chao, Hao Zhao, Ma Dai, etc., stayed to rest for the night, after all, the soldiers were also tired and needed time to recover their strength. The next morning, march to Itaurajin.

At this time.

Some of Cao's troops, who fled from the camp on the north bank of the Wei River, returned to Banpujin to report to Jiang Wei, and some returned to Chang'an. Cao Cao was stationed in Chang'an, and when he learned about the battle, he was very angry.

"Hao Zhao, a traitor, because I trust him so much, actually surrendered to Yuan Xi and went against me." Cao Cao was furious.

"It's a pity...."

Sima Yi sighed: "It's a pity that Hao Zhao, such a general, fell into the hands of Yuan Xi. Prime Minister, we must kill him! Otherwise, in time, Hao Zhao will grow up and will be our great enemy. ”

"Aren't you most optimistic about him?" Jia Xu chuckled.

"It was because I liked him that I wanted to kill him. Because I know that Hao Zhao is very good at defending the city, and he is a rare talent. If it cannot be used by the prime minister, it must be killed. ”

"Well, you have a point. But... Hao Zhao has already taken refuge in Yuan Xi, and it is not easy to kill him. Jia Xu walked up to Cao Cao and arched his hand: "The minister thinks... Now that we've come to this, let's take a long-term view. Don't forget, we've just gotten to the west now, and we're waiting to be rebuilt. And there is Liu Bei in the south and Sun Quan in the east, and they are all worried about the prime minister. The prime minister really shouldn't delay the overall situation for the sake of a general. ”

"But..."

Sima Yi also wanted to admonish again.

Cao Cao waved his hand and said, "Okay, Hao Zhao's matter, I'll put up with it for the time being." I'll settle accounts with him later. Jiang Wei of Banpujin was ordered to find a way to return to Chang'an. Let's evacuate first and then go back to Xuchang. ”

"No..."

Jia Xu and Sima Yi responded.

...............

Cao Cao did not intervene in the battle on the west bank of the Wei River, which caused the Xiliang army to have no worries and was like a bamboo, attacking and killing Banpujin. Of course, during this period, Pound played a great role. The 10,000 iron cavalry he led occupied many dangerous places in the north at the fastest speed, causing Jiang Wei to lose these advantageous places.

"Is Jiang Wei in Banurajin?" When the army arrived at the Luo River, Ma Chao looked at the opposite side.

"No, we're still late." Yuan Xi felt a little pity: "I sneaked into the Banpujin camp last night and found that it was empty. I guess... Jiang Wei had already withdrawn. ”

Pound snorted, "Count him as a fast runner." ”

"You can't say that, if Jiang Wei doesn't withdraw, it will be very difficult for us to deal with him." Yuan Xi raised his head and said, "This is also our luck." ”

Hao Zhao said: "Jiang Wei's talent will be ten times better than the end. Doesn't the lord want to recruit him? ”

"Yes."

"Then why..."

"How do you know I didn't do that?" Yuan Xi put his arm on Hao Zhao's shoulder and said with a smile: "To tell you the truth, as early as half a year ago, I planned to recruit Jiang Wei, and this plan is still in progress. Maybe one day, he can be like you. ”

"Then I will congratulate my lord in advance."

"Hmm."

......

After staying by the Luo River for half a day, the sailors from Liyang arrived at the Luo River.

The one who came to answer turned out to be Gan Ning!

Gan Ning, as the governor of the Hebei Navy, was in charge of all the naval armies of Yuan Xi's forces, including the newly formed Qingzhou Naval Army, the Shandong Peninsula and Jeju Island Naval Army, all of which were under his control. But after receiving Yuan Xi's order, he still found time to come to answer.

In the account.

Gan Ning said: "The last general heard that General Wenchou and Mr. Judge were defeated in Weihe, and then the lord was defeated in Xiliang, so he hurriedly asked the Military Administration Department for orders to attack Banpujin. But the Military Administration Department did not agree, and the last general was helpless. ”

Hao Zhao interjected: "I have long heard that General Gan switched... Ahem, abandon the darkness and turn to the light, the last general will be admired, and I will finally see it today. ”

"Who is this?" Gan Ning asked Yuan Xi.

"He's Hao Zhao, and he's also just ... Ahem, abandon the darkness and turn to the light. Yuan Xi said.

"It turned out to be General Hao Zhao, I have been looking up for a long time..." Gan Ning is also a transparent person, and in order to have a good relationship with the generals in Hebei, he will not miss any opportunity.

Hao Zhao is the same.

The two soon developed a friendly relationship.

Yuan Xi said to Gan Ning: "You are in charge of all the naval armies in Hebei, and I am very pleased to be able to obey the orders of the Military Administration Department at this time." I hope you will continue to work hard in the future. ”

"Thank you for your appreciation." Gan Ning bowed his hand: "The last general is here, there are fifty medium-sized warships and three large warships, which are enough to carry all the Xiliang troops across the river." The last general suggested not to go to Banpujin, go straight down the Luo River, and land at Liyang. I don't know what happens under the Lord's will? ”

Yuan Xi said: "Just do as you say." I just wanted to go to Xiaopingjin on the north side of Luoyang to see Cao Cao's defense. I heard that in the past year, he has mined a lot of oil and cast Luoyang like an iron barrel, and there is a shadow of the Shenji Camp everywhere. In preparation for the next big war, I must find out. ”

Gan Ning said: "In fact, the last general has been paying attention to the situation in the upper reaches of the Yellow River, including Xiaopingjin on the north side of Luoyang, which is also the object of the last general's attention. The last general found that Cao's army had built a large number of arrow towers, low forts, and deep ditches in the area along the river. From Xiaopingjin to the south, a radius of five miles is the range of their defense. It was a huge siege, and Cao Cao must have spent a lot of energy. ”。

Yuan Xi was shocked: "You mean... Five miles along the river, fortifications were built? ”

"Yes. Judging by the fortifications they built, our cavalry was completely ineffective. The navy also broke through to Xiaopingjin at most, but it definitely couldn't enter Luoyang. The most important thing is the Luoyang area, there are many Shenji Battalion throwers, which are placed in some dangerous and fixed places. Once we are in attack range, we are very passive. Even the giant beasts of the Lord Lord's can't break through, because they have enough fire oil and can be launched with the Divine Machine Battalion Dropper, covering a wide area. ”