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Chapter 454: Liangzhou Chaos (2)

In front of Cao Peng was a huge sand table with an area of 100 square meters. Pen fun and pavilion www.biquge.info

Half of Hexi County, as well as the outline of Fanhe County (now Yongchang) of Wuwei County, were presented in front of him exactly as they were. Standing in the huge hall of Wubao County, it seems that you can have a bird's-eye view of the whole world. For this sand table, after taking over Wubao from Pang Lin, it took nearly four months to complete the combination of the two counties, that is, the power of Fengming Fort.

On both sides of the sand table, the generals are seated.

In addition to Pan Zhang, Xiahou, Lan and Hao Zhao, there are also Xu Shu and Pang Tong, as well as Deng Fan and Han De who rushed from Fengming Fort.

The hall, which looks quite spacious on weekdays, is a little cramped at this time.

Outside the hall, Wang Shuang and Niu Gang led the black eyes to be on alert. Behind Cao Peng, Cai Di and Cao Zhang, stood respectfully.

Looking at the sand table, Cao Zhang only felt his blood boiling.

He had a vague feeling that a big war was coming......

It's been almost half a year since I came to Hexi to blink! In the battle of Fengmingtan, he failed to catch up, and the battle of Hongshuiji failed to let him show his bravery at all. Except for a few small-scale bandits, Cao Zhang basically did not encounter too many battles. Although it is said in the art of war, go to war and plot! But he came to Hexi in order to establish meritorious service, if he kept punishing like this, wouldn't it be a waste of his blood? Fortunately, Cao Zhang knew that he would not worry about fighting in Hexi. It's just that he didn't expect that this battle would come so quickly and so suddenly, which overwhelmed him.

"I think you've all heard about Hedong."

Cao Peng looked at the sand table, nodded with great satisfaction, and then said to everyone.

After looking at this sand table, he finally determined one thing. He finally figured out where this red color was.

In later generations, due to soil erosion and the alluvium left over from ancient rivers, this grassland with abundant water and grass has become the fourth largest desert, the Tengger Desert. The location where Wubao is now located is in the eastern part of the Tengger Desert, about thirty miles away from Moon Lake. Of course, Moon Lake has not yet been formed, and the aquatic plants here are already fertile. In Cao Peng's mind, the overall outline of Hexi County was roughly outlined, and it seemed to belong to the land of Ningxia. However, this is just a little bad taste of Cao Peng, and it doesn't make much sense.

He has already started planting forests, and at least for now, these 450,000 hectares of land will not become deserts......

"Gao Gan colluded with Ke Shi and sent troops to Hedong.

However, with Cao Taishou guarding the east of the river, plus Xingba leading the troops, and General Wei's assistance, I don't think there will be much of a problem. I am very relieved of the ability of Xingba...... Some of you may not know about Xingba, but I believe that those who know him will not be worried. Hehe, I invite you to come today, not for the east of the river, but for the west of the river. ”

Ke is a Karasuma-sama, but he has long been naturalized and stationed in Namasu.

In fact, this Karasuma, like the Xiongnu Xianbei, also has many tribes. For example, Liaoxi Karasuma, Hebei Karasuma, and Bingzhou Karasuma, etc., each have the location of the tribal adult. Ke is the tribal lord of Karasuma in the state......

Previously, Ke Zhi had fought Hedong with Gao Gan, but due to Ma Chao's soldiers, they were finally expelled.

And this time, Ke led his troops to invade the border with the senior cadres. To some extent, this Ke can be regarded as a staunch fan of the Yuan family.

In the flower hall, there are really not too few people who know Gan Ning.

Deng Fan must know, and he has a very close relationship with Gan Ning. Pan Zhang, Xia Houlan, and Gan Ning also know about it. Especially Xia Houlan, who had known Gan Ning when he had not yet attached himself to Cao Peng. Not to mention Han De, during the Battle of Yanjin, he was Gan Ning's subordinate. Even Cao Zhang knew about Gan Ning, because when Gan Ning was the deputy governor of the tiger and leopard cavalry, Cao Zhang had dealt with him many times, and even followed Gan Ning to practice martial arts...... The bear fighting technique he practiced was taught by Gan Ning. Overall, Cao Zhang and Gan Ning are also half a master and apprentice, and they are very close.

On the contrary, Pang Tong, Xu Shu, Pang Lin and others don't know much about Gan Ning's origin.

Pang Tong was better, and he had seen Gan Ning when he was in Xudu. As for Xu Shu and Pang Lin, they are relatively unfamiliar with Gan Ning.

Especially Pang Lin, he didn't even know who Gan Ning was......

However, seeing that everyone was silent, Pang Lin did not ask.

After listening to Cao Peng, Pang Lin couldn't help but ask: "Hedong is still far away from Hexi, could it be that there will be a war in Hexi?" ”

Cao Peng didn't explain, but sat on the Taishi's chair.

Pang Tong and Xu Shu glanced at each other, Xu Shu stood up and said in a deep voice: "As early as the first month, Gongzi had a conversation with us. The conversation raised the possibility of whether Yuan would collude with Ma Teng...... At that time, Shiyuan and I both thought that this was unlikely. But Gongzi insisted that he should be on guard.

So, we did a deduction at that time...... It's just speculation.

What will happen if Ma and Yuan join forces? The result at that time was that Ma Yuan joined forces, and the Yuan clan would inevitably commit Hedong. ”

"Oh?"

Everyone in the hall couldn't help but look at Cao Peng in unison.

There was even more inexplicable respect in his eyes......

Cao Zhang looked at Cao Peng, his eyes revealing a look of fanaticism.

Cao Peng said with a smile: "If I can't pinch it, I know five hundred years before, and five hundred years later...... There are some things in this that I can't explain. The so-called plan ahead! There is this deduction of preparedness. Don't look at me like that. ”

Something?

People weren't particularly concerned.

Cao Peng secretly admired: Li Ru, you are so fucking awesome!

If it weren't for Li Ru's reminder, there would be no Cao Peng's pretense today.

It may even be that there is a war in the east of the river, and he is unaware of it...... But now, it can reveal the unfathomable profundity of his unpredictable prophet.

Xu Shu said: "In the seventh year of Jian'an, Ma Teng assisted Sikong to defend against the Yuan clan because there was no conflict of interest.

Now, Gongzi has pacified Hexi, from Wubao to Guzang, in just a few days, which has threatened Ma Teng's interests. Therefore, the possibility of Ma Teng assisting the Yuan family is very ...... Therefore, Shi Yuan and I calculated at that time that if the Yuan family found Ma Teng, Ma Teng was very likely to agree. So, how to determine whether Ma Teng is in collusion with Yuan? ”

Speaking of this, Xu Shu paused.

Under the gaze of a pair of eyes that were almost murderous, Pang Tong smiled and got up.

"To determine whether Ma Teng and Yuan are colluding, it only depends on how Gao Gan acts." He coughed and said loudly: "Sikong will launch an attack on Yecheng in February. When the time comes, Yuan Shang will inevitably resist desperately. At this time, Gao Gan should send troops to aid Yuan Shang. If he moved closer to Yecheng, it means that Yuan did not join forces with Ma Teng, but if he did not move closer to Yecheng, but committed Hedong, it means that Ma and Yuan have colluded together......

Hedong encounters a military disaster, and it is bound to draw soldiers and horses from Guanzhong.

And Sikong is in Yecheng, it must be difficult to separate. At this time, if Ma Teng sent troops to attack Hexi, Hexi would be isolated. Even if Hexi wins in the end, the hard work invested by Gongzi in the early stage will definitely be in vain.

Therefore, Gongzi ordered Jia Xing to secretly set up a scout camp and closely monitor Ma Teng's movements.

After the start of the Hedong War, Wuwei's soldiers and horses were frequently mobilized, which showed that an agreement must be reached between Ma Teng and Yuan. ”

After Pang Tong finished speaking, he sat down with Xu Shu.

In the hall, there was a sudden burst of whispering......

Pan Zhang took the lead and said loudly: "Childe, since the Ma clan has brought about its own destruction, Pan Zhang asks for his life and fights with the Ma clan." ”

"Xiahou Lan please fight."

"Han De, please fight!"

Of the four generals, only Deng Fan did not stand up, but sat on the sidelines, silent in thought.

"Fifth brother, why don't you speak?"

Cao Peng asked suddenly.

Deng Fan couldn't help but smile, "Since Youxue has made up his mind, I should follow it." ”

If you want to say that among these people, the person who knows Cao Peng the most is probably Deng Fan! Cao Peng and Deng Fan, that started from the end of the micro, have the same heart and soul with each other. A Deng Fan and a Wang Mai, these two people are undoubtedly followers of Cao Peng. Xiao Bayi, I'm afraid that the two of them have unparalleled confidence in Cao Peng. At this point, whether it is Xiahou Lan or Pang Tong, or Cao Zhendianman and others, they cannot be compared.

Cao Peng said: "I want to hear the thoughts of the fifth brother. ”

Deng Fan smiled, "Fight, of course you have to fight, and you have to beat hard." ”

Cao Peng's eyes lit up, and he couldn't help but praise: "Fifth brother, over the years, with General Gongming, he has really gained a lot." ”

Deng Fan is talking about 'fighting', not 'fighting' as Pan Zhang said, and there is a huge difference between the two.

Cao Zhang was stunned for a moment, and then the brilliance in his eyes flashed.

He also heard the deep meaning of Deng Fan's word 'typing'......

Cao Peng stood up and looked around at the people in the hall, and after a while, he said in a deep voice: "Gentlemen, the place where we are standing now is called Wubao. What is 'martial arts' is the land of great achievements. Behind Wubao is Hongshui County, which is under the rule of Hexi. There were 6,734 households, with a total of more than 31,400 people. Some of them are natives of Hexi; Some are the people of the Central Plains who have traveled thousands of miles and migrated over long distances; There are also some naturalized Han people who believe in us and therefore join us. But no matter where they came from, now they live in Hexi County, living on this land. They are relying on us and watching us......

I promised them that they would live a peaceful life.

All along, I, and all of you, have been working hard for this, fighting for this.

After the beginning of spring, they ploughed, they cultivated the fields, they built houses, they built the walls, and silently supported each of our decrees. But now, Hexi will face the most severe situation since its establishment! ”

Cao Peng strode forward, pointed at Wubao with a pole the thickness of his thumb, and drew a line in front of Wubao.

"If Ma Teng crosses this line, the whole of Hexi will be ruined.

And all the efforts made by you, me, all the monarchs here, and the 280,000 people in Hexi will be in vain.

At that time, the people would say: Cao Peng is a guy who can only talk big!

He can't give us security, you see Ma Teng came with soldiers and horses, but he was helpless...... And those who are naturalized, as well as the Hu people who are hesitating and have not been naturalized, will also rebel again because of this, causing turmoil in Hexi......

Gentlemen, we must fight, because we have no way out!

Not only do we have to fight, but we also want to burn this war to Wuwei County...... Offense is always the best defense. Ma Teng is eyeing us, and sooner or later there will be a battle with us. Since that's the case, then we should be the first to strike. ”

In this hall, except for Han De, who was a little confused, no one else was stupid.

Including Cai Di, he also heard the meaning of Cao Peng's words. Cao Peng wants to fight, and he wants to fight to Wuwei......

Pan Zhang, Xia Houlan and others looked at each other.

And Cao Peng continued: "In this battle, we have no reinforcements. The soldiers and horses in Guanzhong have been sent to Hedong to participate in the war; And Anding, Hanyang, can't give us much support. Well, it's simple...... They also have to face war. Hexi is now alone, and we can only fight alone. I am not going to recruit soldiers and horses from among the people, because they have given enough...... We can no longer ask of them.

Hongshui County, with 8,000 soldiers and horses; Fengming Fort, with 6,000 soldiers and horses; And Wubao also has 4,000 people......

We only have these 18,000 people, and we will face tens of thousands of troops in Wuwei, and at the same time, we may also face the Qianghu Iron Cavalry. Ladies and gentlemen, this battle will be hard. If we win, we will be able to drink wine in Guzang City; If we lose, we will have to fight to the death. I will not leave Hexi, because it will be a shame for my life to leave! ”

Cao Peng said, stretching out his hand.

Cai Di held a knife case in his hand and presented it to him.

Cao Peng opened the knife box and took out a short knife from it.

"Glory is my life!"

Cao Peng took a deep breath, "These five words, I came up with them, and asked my father to engrave them on them, and I would like to enshrine them with Sikong."

Hold this sword, and that is glory!

If I lose this battle, I will end my life with this sword, and I will be glorified.

What I want to tell you, gentlemen, is that we have no way out, and we will not have any choice but to fight to the death! ”

Among the people present, those who know the origin of the Tiangang knife are all moved.

Cao Peng took out all the Tiangang knives, which is enough to show that his determination is unshakable......

Deng Fan got up and said loudly: "Glory is my life!" ”

"Glory is my life!" Pan Zhang's face turned red, and his eyes flashed with frenzy.

"Glory is my life!" Xiahou Lan Hande couldn't help but boil his blood.

Even Pang Tong, Xu Shu, Pang Lin, and a few weak scholars, gritted their teeth one by one, raised their arms and shouted loudly: "Glory is my life!" ”

Cao Zhang and Cai Di glanced at each other, strode forward, and stood on Cao Peng's left and right, "Glory is my life!" ”

The shouts made Cao Peng's eyes full of joy.

He took a deep breath and said secretly: All of us are united, this battle will be won.

"Then, let Shi Yuan and Yuan Zhi explain it to you."

Xu Shu and Pang Tong glanced at each other, nodded, and stepped forward.

Xu Shu took the wooden pole from Cao Peng's hand and came to the sand table. Immediately the people stepped forward and stood around the sand table.

"Generals, our goal in this battle is ......"

Xu Shu drew a circle with a wooden pole on a city model on the sand table, and then said in a deep voice: "This is Wuwei County!" ”