The Xiliang army, which had traveled a long distance, was exhausted and camped outside Chencang City to rest.

After Yuan Xi investigated, he came back and found Ma Chao: "According to my investigation, the 15,000 soldiers and horses in Hao Zhao's hands are all Yanzhou elites. Chen Cangcheng has a large number of equipment and stones to defend the city, which should have been transferred from Chang'an recently. ”

"Meng Qi, this battle is not easy to fight..."

If it was Hebei's army, Yuan Xi would not be worried, and he would definitely be able to capture it after a few days of strong attack. However, Ma Chao's Xiliang Army was not good at attacking fortifications, and it was frustrated at Yangping Pass, so it was really not suitable to attack.

"Can you bypass Chen Cang?"

"I'm afraid I can't." Yuan Xi pointed to the map in the distance, walked over and said, "Look at the location of Chen Cang, it happens to be in the middle of the two mountain ranges, stretching for a hundred miles left and right. Only by capturing Chencang can he return to Xiliang. This is also the reason why Cao Cao left heavy troops in Chencang. Moreover, we don't have much time. First, Cao Cao went to the hinterland of Xiliang and would soon capture the counties of Xiliang. The second is Jiang Wei of Chang'an, with tens of thousands of soldiers and horses, once he sends troops and echoes Hao Zhaoyao, the situation of the Xiliang army will be even more difficult. ”

"What then? I can't beat it, I can't beat it, I can't go around it.... Ma Chao was anxious and walked back and forth. Thinking of Xiliang Jincheng and his sister Ma Yunlu. If Cao Cao captures Jincheng, Ma Yunlu will not suffer.

"Actually... You just said that you spared Chen Cang, I thought about it carefully, and I thought I might as well give it a try. Yuan Xi said suddenly.

"Huh?"

Ma Chao didn't understand, Yuan Xi just said that he couldn't get around, how could he go around again?

"Chen Cangcheng is in the hands of Hao Zhao, it is indeed difficult to conquer, you might as well lead a small team of people, it doesn't have to be too many, five hundred people are enough. Head west along the mountains. According to the map, one hundred and fifty miles to the west, there is a huge mountain range that crosses this mountain range. Meng Qi thought about it, if you can jump over this mountain range, you will go directly to Longxi. Then from Longxi back to Jincheng, it is less than two days away. ”

"Really?"

Ma Chao really didn't notice this.

In his impression, Longxi is far away from Chencang, and it will take three days to get there. Just over a mountain, you can get to Longxi City?

Ma Chao unfolded the map and looked at it carefully, and then recalled the topography of Longxi County.

In the end, he confirmed: "That's right, after this mountain, it is Longxi County!" Hey? I didn't realize that it only took one day to get out of this mountain, and I could reach Chencang City... ”

Yuan Xi laughed and said, "Even if you know this road, you won't take it." Because this mountain range is rugged and difficult to navigate, you may not be able to overturn it with 500 people, let alone tens of thousands of troops? ”

"That's right."

Ma Chao threw away this unrealistic fantasy.

He summoned Mardai and Pound and explained his plan to them.

Pang De took the initiative to ask: "The last general is willing to return to Longxi with the general!" ”

"Okay, you go back with me. Ma Dai stayed behind to lead the army and contain Hao Zhao of Chen Cang. After I gather all the soldiers and horses in Xiliang and repel Cao Cao, I will come back to meet you. ”

"No." Ma Dai responded.

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

Ma Chao selected five hundred warriors, traveled lightly, and went to the mountains one hundred and fifty miles away.

Yuan Xi also went with him.

Due to the relationship between the four inconsistencies, Yuan Xi can explore the way for him and point out the exact route.

Arriving at the edge of the mountain range, Yuan Xi asked Ma Chao to rest for a while, and he flew towards Longxi County by himself. I thought it was far away, and I had to fly for half a night, but I didn't expect it to be a few minutes before I arrived at Longxi County.

I saw that Longxi County had fallen into the hands of Cao Jun, and the word 'Cao' flag was also planted everywhere in the city tower.

And in the north of Longxi City, about ten miles or so, there seems to be a camp that is not too big, and the camp is brightly lit. Yuan Xi curiously rode four and flew over. Arriving at the sky above the camp, Yuan Xi was surprised to find that this was actually the camp of the Xiliang Army.

Hey?

Longxi City was occupied, but the Xiliang army did not disperse, and was still camped in the suburbs, and it seemed that they still wanted to counterattack Longxi City. Who is in command of this force? Yuan Xi really wanted to find out, and also for the upcoming Ma Chao, to listen to some accurate information.

Oh...

Yuan Xi let the four of them roar.

This voice is loud and unique, and it is also the hallmark of Yuan Xi.

Many soldiers appeared in the battalion, and they all ran out of their tents in terror and looked up at the night sky. The horse's body, dragon's head, fishtail, and fiery red wings are particularly dazzling at night.

"It's Yuan Xi..."

"General Yuan!" Someone shouted.

Someone waved to Yuan Xi as a greeting.

Knowing that it was Yuan Xi, Xiliang Jun was no longer afraid. Because the cooperation between the Xiliang Army and the Hebei Army is no longer a matter of one or two days, the relationship between Yuan Xi and Ma Chao is also very good. The rice they eat now is all transported from Hebei.

Further, even Ma Chao has to listen to Yuan Xi, of course they trust him very much.

Swish!

Yuan Xi saw the enthusiasm of the Xiliang soldiers and flew down directly.

"General Yuan, how did you get here? Hurry please, come please.... "A general came up to him.

"You are?" Yuan Xi looked at him.

He arched his hand and replied: "The last general, Yang Qiu." ”

Yuan Xi remembered the name.

In the Romance of the Three Kingdoms, Yang Qiu is Han Sui's eight generals and has a very high status. But the fact is that Ma Chao's generals guarded the counties separately with Zhang Heng, Li Huan, Ma Wan, etc., and this time the Cao army attacked, and they all gathered to resist.

"General Yuan, where are our generals?" Yang Qiu asked.

"Within three days, Ma Chao will come. Let's talk about it first... What about Xiliang? How many troops do you have? Yuan Xi followed Yang Qiu into the account.

Before Yang Qiu could answer, Yuan Xi looked up and saw a woman in armor sitting in the tent. She had a beautiful countenance, big eyes, and a ponytail. The whole body exudes a heroic spirit, which makes people awe at a glance.

"What is this?"

"General Yuan, this is our general's sister Ma Yunlu, you should have seen it." Yang Qiu reminded in a low voice.

"I remember..." Yuan Xi has indeed seen it. But for several years, I went to Longxian to meet him when I first cooperated with Ma Chao, and then Ma Chao moved to Jincheng and never saw him again.

Ma Yunlu walked over with a cold face, as if he had some opinions about Yuan Xi, and asked, "Where is my brother?" ”

"Hundreds of miles away. But don't worry, within three days, he will definitely be there to rendezvous. Yuan Xi said with a smile: "I was still thinking, who is the general who leads this Xiliang army." I didn't expect it to be a heroine, I really don't want to have eyebrows. ”

Ma Yunlu snorted: "Shoot less horses." It's all you, call my brother to Hanzhong, so that Cao Cao has a chance. In case Xiliang is lost, see what compensation you get?! ”

"Hey, how am I..."

Yuan Xi looked embarrassed.

I really can't refute Ma Yunlu.

Ma Chao was indeed called to Hanzhong by him, and it was for this reason that Cao Cao attacked Xiliang.

Yuan Xi smiled: "Okay." If Xiliang is lost, I will definitely compensate you! Now think about how to prevent this tragedy from happening. I wonder, what's going on in Jincheng? ”