Liu Mang sent Qin Qiong to Yuzhou, not only because Qin Qiong had rich experience in the rivers and lakes, but also because Qin Qiong knew how to command troops.

Qin Qiong's task was to survey all parts of the northern part of Yingchuan and provide a reference for the route of the march in the future.

Qin Qiong Shi'a, stationed in Ma Siwang.

An artificial river, running through the north and south, divides Yanzhou Chenliu in the east and Yingchuan in Yuzhou in the west.

The name of the river is Jalu, and many people may not have heard of it.

The name of the Jialu River began in the Yuan Dynasty.

And at the end of the Han Dynasty, this river had a resounding name - the chasm! (The theory of the Jalu River divide is not recognized by all scholars, but it is true.) ）

That's right, it's the famous chasm when Chu and Han competed!

In the middle of the chasm, there is also a very famous location - Zhuxian Town!

In history, there was a saying that Yue Fei and Jin Bing fought against Zhu Xianzhen.

And now, Yue Fei and Yue Pengju happen to be stationed in the area of Zhuxian Town, Kaifeng!

Liu Mang's arrangement for Yue Fei to be stationed in Kaifeng was a complete coincidence.

But this coincidence, perhaps, will lead to a battle that will go down in history!

……

The chasm was originally a farmland irrigation project built by the Wei State during the Warring States Period.

However, because it connects the north and south, separates the east and west, and connects several strategic places such as Zhuxian Town, it has become a battleground for soldiers since ancient times.

To the east of the chasm, is Chenliu.

Chen Liu, occupied by Zhang Miao.

To the north of Chenliu, the eastern county occupied by Lü Bu; The southern part of Chenliu is Yuan Shu's territory.

The focus of Zhang Miao's defense in Chenliu was mainly in the east and west directions. Jiyang in the east to guard against Cao Cao; Western Junyi, Chen Liu, and Wei Shi to guard against Liu Mang.

Chen Liuwei's family and Yingchuan Yanling looked across the chasm. Two cities, one east and one west, one south and one north, hold the chasm, south, south, north, west, and various important roads.

The chasm is a first-line path, and it is difficult to walk!

……

Qin Qiongshi continued westward to inspect the area around Changshe.

Changshe is located in the northeast of Yingchuan, on the south bank of Weishui, a tributary of Yingshui. (Wei, Yinwei)

With Weishui as a natural barrier, it faces Xinzheng County, Henan across the water.

The water is not wide. However, the current is fast.

Qin Qiong stood on the shore for a long time, frowning.

The north bank separated by a river is the boundary of Henan.

On the opposite bank, the vegetation is luxuriant, and wisps of cooking smoke can be faintly seen. In stark contrast to the desolation of the South Shore.

Melodious singing, faintly heard from the other side:

Qin and Wei, Fang is sluggish.

Taxi and woman, Fang Bingxi.

Female Guanhu? Shi said.

And what about it?

Outside of Wei, Xun is happy and happy.

Weishi and the woman, Yi Qi scorned each other and gave them a spoonful of medicine......

I only hear the singing, but I don't see the people.

"Second brother, it seems that Miss Chang is singing!" Shi A said a flattering word, and seeing that Qin Qiong did not react, he hurriedly corrected it. "No second sister-in-law sings well!"

"What did you say?"

"Uh...... I didn't say anything! ”

Qin Qiong didn't hear what Shi A said, but he did think of Chang Jing.

"Second brother, what's wrong with you?"

"Huh? Nothing? ”

"Nothing?" Shi Ah scratched his head. "What is this singing about?"

"It's nothing, you don't understand."

Qin Qiong was perfunctory, but there was a burst of sweetness in his heart, and he thought of Miss Chang Jing.

He heard Chang Jing sing this song.

This song, called "Qin Wei", comes from "Zheng Feng" in the Book of Songs. (Qin, Tongzhen)

Like many songs in the Book of Poetry, this "Qin Wei" is also a song of ********.

It is said that men and women play by the river, and the woman wants to cross the river to see the scenery, and the man replies that he has been there. The woman begged the man to accompany her again. Men and women laugh and walk together......

Qin Qiong seemed to see that Chang Jing, a girl far away in Luoyang, was standing on a high post, looking forward to it day and night, waiting for her to return, and begging her to go out to play......

I owe too much to the girl.

If one day, the girl lets herself accompany her to a certain place, even if she has been there a hundred times and thousands of times, she must be happy to go......

Shi Ah was clever, and from Qin Qiong's expression, he had already seen the clues.

Got acquainted with Qin Qiong, and dared to say anything, Shi Ah smiled and said, "Second brother, do you miss your second sister-in-law?" ”

Qin Qiong glared.

"Dismount!"

"What, what?"

"Down the river!"

Qin Qiongshi'a, took off his shoes and socks, rolled up his trouser legs, and tried, stepping into the icy water.

The river water in early spring, cold and biting, is still secondary. Within a few steps, the river was knee-high.

"Stop!"

Qin Qiong drank Shi A. But he stripped off his clothes, leaving only a pair of calf-nosed pants.

Qin Qiong threw the clothes to Shi A.

"Second brother, what do you want?"

"Try the depths." Qin Qiong replied and walked cautiously towards the river.

The bottom of the river descended quickly, Qin Qiong had only walked a dozen steps, and the river had already reached his chest. The icy river water was so cold that Qin Qiong only fought a cold war. The muscles in the arms are tense into pimples the size of eggs!

It's only been a tenth-twelve, and it's so deep. Qin Qiong hurriedly retreated.

It's early spring and the water level is low.

After a few months, the spring water rose, and the army could not wade across the river at all.

Qin Qiong was disappointed......

……

Yingchuan is not a large area, but the population is quite large, with more than 400,000 people. A small county is equivalent to two-thirds of the entire state's population.

However, Yuan Shu established a puppet imperial court, for the so-called "immigration to Xingdu" policy, and in order to prevent the people of northern Yingchuan from fleeing to Henan, he forced the people of northern Yingchuan to move south.

In the past, the noisy northern part of Yingchuan was rarely populated, and the houses abandoned by the people who moved south were everywhere.

Qin Qiong Shi'a found an abandoned empty house and gathered a fire to warm up and rest.

Shi A was busy cooking, and Qin Qiong sat by the fire, silent in thought.

The area of Yanling and Changshe is located on the edge of the western plain of the Central Plains.

However, after a few days of investigation, although there are no mountains in this area, there are rivers that are difficult to wade. And there are heavy enemy troops to arm. It is really not suitable for a large corps to advance the operation.

Further west, there are Yangzhai, Yangcheng, and Lunshi.

These three places, Songshan Mountain, separate Sili and Yuzhou.

Although there is a north-south passage in the meantime, there are many inconveniences for the march of the army. On top of that, it is difficult for large armies to hide their whereabouts and advance quickly.

So what to do?

Qin Qiong was at a loss for what to do.

"Boom!"

Shi Ah paused the clay pot for cooking rice in front of Qin Qiong.

"Oh mother, it's burning me!" Shi Ah pinched his earlobes with both hands, and his mouth made a sizzling sound.

"You eat first, I'm not hungry."

Shi Ah blew his fingers and said, "Second brother, are you worried about the terrain?" ”

Qin Qiong let out an "um".

"Second brother, actually, I don't think we need to worry. Around the lord, those staff members are so good that they can't grow eight heads and nine hearts! We can't help it, but they must have an idea. ”

Shi A's words were not coarse, and Qin Qiong's brows relaxed.

After pulling a few mouthfuls of rice, Qin Qiong said, "Tomorrow morning, let's go separately." I'll go to Yangcheng and Lunshi to take a look, and when you go to Yangzhai, you must find out the situation of the Yingchuan garrison. ”

"Second brother, don't worry!"

The two brothers agreed on a meeting place and took a nap. As soon as it was dawn, they set off separately.

Qin Qiong went straight to Songshan Mountain in the north of Yingchuan...... (To be continued.) )