Chapter 724: Asymmetrical Battle
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In the camp of Jia Mengguan, Zhuge Liang's hand trembled, and the feather fan in his hand almost got out of his hand. Pen × fun × Pavilion www. biquge。 info
"How is that possible? There are nearly 10,000 soldiers and horses in Baishui Pass, and there are still 3,000 rattan armor soldiers to assist, how can the situation be broken in one day? ”
"Returning to the army, not long after Captain Deng Guanwei took control of Baishui Pass, Cao's army sent troops to attack.
Deng Hu was killed by Huang Zhong, the general of the Cao army, and then the king of Zhiwu Dai intended to sneak attack, not wanting to encounter the fire attack of the Cao army after crossing the Bailong River, and the three thousand rattan armor were annihilated. Cao Jun threatened with an arrow array, and Bai Huwen defected to the battle, and after killing Deng Guanwei, he surrendered. Now Cao's army has occupied Baishui Pass. ”
"Oops!"
Zhuge Liang couldn't help but be furious.
Repeatedly reminded Deng Tong that he could not act rashly, let alone take the initiative.
He needs time to set up a defensive line at Jiameng Pass. How do you know that Deng Tong is young and vigorous, and he actually wants to sneak attack Cao Peng.
As everyone knows, Cao Peng is the most curious!
How could a person like him be defenseless?
As a result, the defense line of Jiameng Pass has not yet been stabilized, and it will face the attack of Cao's army, and Zhuge Liang is also quite worried.
"Probe!"
For a long time, Zhuge Liang shouted in a deep voice.
No matter how nervous he was in his heart, he couldn't show the slightest worry.
Otherwise, this 20,000-strong army will inevitably shake the hearts of the army. Fortunately, the defense of Jiameng Pass has been properly arranged. As long as he persists, Cao Jun will not be able to last. After all, the daily consumption of more than 100,000 troops is huge, and the road in Hanzhong is difficult to travel. Now Zhuge Liang has the most headache, and there is nothing more than the rice cang mountain cang. Cao Jun hoarded hundreds of thousands of grains and grass in Micang Mountain, presumably on guard.
And this arrangement is precisely from Cao Peng's hand.
It seems that when Cao Peng evacuated Guanzhong two years ago, he had already set out to deal with Yizhou.
Zhuge Liang was not convinced, but he had to praise Cao Peng's prophet.
"Please come here!"
"Whoa!"
Zhuge Liang is now the only way to defend Jiameng Pass.
Liu Bei is arranged in Chengdu, and it will take time. He can drag it out for as long as he can now, take it one step at a time.
Meng Huo is a member of the Yi ethnic group.
The Meng family is in Jianning, which belongs to the big surname, and it is a local hero.
Meng was bold and respected. After Liu Bei entered Nanzhong, he heard Meng Huo's name mentioned. He first recruited Meng Huo, and then divided Yonghong and included them one by one.
This Meng is over 30 years old, strong in martial arts, and is known as the first warrior in Nanzhong.
It was precisely because of Meng that Liu Bei quickly gained a firm foothold in Nanzhong. This time, Zhuge Liang went out of the town of Jiameng Pass, and Meng was the deputy general and came with him.
Zhuge Liang made Meng Shu camp in the mountains and forests outside Jiameng Pass.
Most of Meng Huo's subordinates were barbarians in Nanzhong, and they were good at mountain warfare. Outside Jiameng Pass, the mountains stretch and there is only one road to pass. When the time comes, Zhuge Liang and Meng Shu can echo from beginning to end and cooperate with each other.
Even if Cao Peng is powerful, it is not so easy to solve Meng Yu in the mountains.
After Zhuge Liang planned, he made up his mind.
After the 20,000 troops set up their positions, they waited for Cao Peng to attack.
Unexpectedly, after waiting for three days in a row, Cao Peng did not move.
He straightened out the soldiers and horses at Baishuiguan, and arranged for the local people to carry out spring ploughing. At the same time, manpower was transferred to build a road, and a road was prepared to be opened between Chuyang and Baishuiguan, which seemed to facilitate the transportation of grain in the future.
Cao Peng didn't move, Zhuge Liang was a little uncertain!
So, Tanma continued to go to Baishui Pass to investigate, and the news he got was either Cao Peng resting or Cao Peng building roads.
After another five or six days, Zhuge Liang couldn't sit still!
So he sent someone to Baishui to close the book, intending to invite Cao Peng.
But Cao Peng ignored it.
In fact, Cao Peng didn't pay much attention to the war in Yizhou, and even had some interest.
After learning about Liu Bei's situation from Bai Huwen's mouth, Cao Peng found that this was an unequal war at all.
Whether it is from troops, equipment, and people's livelihood......
After Liu Bei took over the mess in Yizhou, he was also anxious.
The people's hearts are unstable, and people's hearts are fluctuating.
Prices are skyrocketing and supplies are in short supply...... Li Ru spent nearly eight years making Xichuan a difficult life for the people, and it was almost collapsed. When Liu Zhang was alive, with Huang Quan, Liu Ba and others, he was able to stabilize the situation, but it was not easy to recover. In fact, since the beginning of last year, Liu Zhang began to contact Cao Cao, trying to introduce Jian'an Chongbao and abolish the five-baht coin, so as to calm the soaring prices in Xichuan.
There is a currency issue involved.
Jian'an Heavy Treasure, as far as this era is concerned, is no different from the US dollar and pound in later generations, which is a hard currency.
The five-baht coin, after the impact of Li Ru's bad currency, has been difficult to circulate in the market.
Liu Zhang once issued 15 baht, but the effect was not obvious.
The collapse of Nishikawa's credit, even if it is a currency, cannot save the situation. The best way is to introduce Jian'an Heavy Treasure to stabilize the economic situation. But the problem is that once the heavy treasure of Jian'an flows into Xichuan, Xichuan will inevitably be controlled by Cao Cao, and it will only be sooner or later. Liu Zhang himself was hesitant and difficult to make up his mind. It was in this situation that he sent someone to invite Liu Bei to discuss countermeasures, but he didn't want to ......
As soon as Liu Zhang died, Liu Bei became the ruler of Chengdu.
The situation in Yizhou has further become turbulent, and the economy and people's livelihood, which have just stabilized, have become completely chaotic.
Under such circumstances, Cao Peng's attack on Yizhou did not have much of an obstacle.
Even if Zhuge Liang has great ability, it is difficult to reverse the current crisis in Yizhou.
It's only a matter of time before Yizhou is breached.
After Cao Peng learned about the situation, he lost his interest in competing with Zhuge Liang. We're not on the same level. Xichuan is now in chaos, and confronting Cao Jun is tantamount to hitting a stone with an egg. If Liu Bei didn't have any other choice, I'm afraid he wouldn't have resisted Cao Jun. In other words, no matter how tough Liu Bei Zhuge Liang is, he is just a trapped beast now. Sooner or later, Cao Peng was not worried.
All he had to do was to drag Zhuge Liang in Jiameng Pass to ensure that Cao Zhang could establish the first merit.
"Father, why don't you go all out and take Yizhou?"
Sun Shao couldn't help but ask Cao Peng a question.
After the initial discomfort, Sun Shao has become accustomed to Cao Peng's new identity. In addition, he himself did not have any rejection of Cao Peng, so it was logical that he became Cao Peng's son.
Cao Peng climbed to the head of Baishui Pass and smiled slightly.
"Now that Baishui is in my hands, the door to Yizhou has been opened.
Although the Jiameng Pass is strong, it is also breakable. Before I came to Xichuan, an elder said to me: When the water is full, it overflows.
Now that I think about it, I have generally understood.
This battle is not based on me, nor is it the main purpose of attacking Xichuan. This battle is the battle of Zhangshizi Liwei! I have a general understanding of the king's thoughts, and now I am afraid that he is more interested in the son of Zhangshi.
But the military exploits of the prince are not enough to deter the world, so the king asked me to cooperate.
As long as Zhang Shizi can be one step ahead of me and attack Chengdu, it means that his ability is higher than mine. For him, it is logical to take over the throne in the future. What I am doing today is to help my son, Wen Liwei. ”
In other words, the real role of Cao Peng's battle is a reference.
Everyone in the world knows that Cao Peng is good at fighting, and since he was born, he has been invincible. You see, Cao Zhang has a long way to go, but he captured Chengdu one step ahead of Cao Peng, doesn't it show that Cao Zhang is brave and not inferior to Cao Peng?
Cao Cao asked Cao Peng to be Cao Zhang's stepping stone.
Cao Peng naturally did not refuse!
In his heart, of course, he hoped that Cao Zhang would succeed to the throne...... Besides, Cao Zhang's son has passed by Cao Peng's side. In public and private, Cao Peng will not mind being a stepping stone for Cao Zhang.
"However, it's not good if Zhuge Liang is too leisurely in Jiameng Pass."
Cao Peng pondered for a moment, and suddenly said to Sun Shao: "Bowen, are you interested, how many games will you play with this big bull?" ”
"Huh?"
Sun Shao was stunned at first, but then became excited.
The next day, Cao Peng ordered Guo Huai to be the main general, Deng Aisun Shao Qin Lang to be the deputy general, and then Hao Zhao as the rear army to respond, and launched an attack on Jiameng Pass.
Cao Peng wants to borrow Zhuge Liang's hand to hone a new generation.
Not only for Cao Zhang, but also for Cao Rui to polish these future celebrities into talents.
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In March of the sixteenth year of Jian'an, the war in Jiamengguan began.
At the beginning, Zhuge Liang won several battles in a row, and his confidence was doubled. But as the war progressed, in May, Zhuge Liang found that the opponent on the opposite side was becoming more and more difficult to deal with. Meng Huo's attack could no longer be effective, and even made several sneak attacks, resulting in heavy losses. However, Cao Jun became more and more fierce as he fought, which doubled the pressure on Zhuge Liang.
The most terrifying thing is that from beginning to end, Cao Peng has never appeared.
At first, Zhuge Liang was not aware of it, but gradually, he discovered Cao Peng's intentions......
Cao Peng, this is using him as a whetstone!
The few little dolls on the opposite side went from being jerky at the beginning to gradually sleek and sophisticated. Guo Huai's calmness, Deng Aiqi's weirdness, Sun Shao's fierceness, and Qin Lang's changeability. Coupled with an iron-walled general Hao Zhao to supervise the battle, Zhuge Liang felt a little difficult after entering May. The 20,000 barbarians under his command have gradually lost the intention to fight again.
With the development of the war, the morale of the army was shaken little by little......
At the same time, Zhuge Liang was more aware of Cao Peng's true intentions.
He had a feeling that Cao Peng was not too eager to capture Chengdu. He led the troops this time, probably to cover for Cao Zhang.
wanted to evacuate, but was dragged by Cao Jun.
In mid-May, Meng Huo attacked Cao's army, but Deng Ai designed a counter-sneak attack, resulting in Meng being 6,000 barbarians and the entire army was annihilated. Meng Huo was even in the chaos and was beheaded by Sun Shao. Without the cover of Meng Shu, the pressure on Jia Mengguan increased sharply.
It was at this time, after two months of hard negotiations.
Brazil's Liu Kai officially announced that he would join Cao Cao.
Immediately, Yan Yan, the Taishou of Ba County, also announced his attachment, and Cao Zhang almost did not spend a single soldier, so he drove straight into Ba County and occupied Ba County.
After Liu Bei got the news, he was also shocked.
He hurriedly ordered Zhang Fei to go to Langzhong, trying to use the Western Han River as a barrier to block Cao Zhang's march.
But before Zhang Fei arrived in Langzhong, Zhang Ren and Lengbao had already taken the lead in attacking and occupying Langzhong......
Zhang Fei had no choice but to retreat and occupy the defense of Zitong.
At the same time, Liu Bei urgently summoned Zhuge Liang to collect his troops, trying to join forces and hold on to Zitong.
However, Zhuge Liang wanted to retreat with the whole division several times, but was discovered by Cao Jun. Cao Zhang's progress went smoothly, which also made Cao Peng let go of his worries. After Cao Zhang's soldiers were in Langzhong, Cao Peng finally showed up and supervised the army to attack Jiameng Pass.
Five hundred eight-bull crossbows were urgently transferred from Hanzhong to launch a continuous attack on Jiameng Pass.
After Zhuge Liang persisted for three days, he finally couldn't resist. only brought less than 10,000 people, and evacuated from Jiameng Pass in embarrassment. Cao Peng did not hesitate after occupying Jiameng Pass. ordered the three armies to pursue, and Zhuge Liang and Zhang Fei must not converge. Zhuge Liang left in a hurry, and when he was defeated and retreated to the old rule of Deyang, he was caught up by Cao Peng and besieged in the city.
At this time, Cao Zhang took Lingling Taishou Wei Yan as the striker, and Zhang Ren Lengbao as the deputy general, and attacked Zitong.
After Zhang Fei held on for two days, Zitong City was broken.
If it weren't for Fuling Guan Chen's timely rescue, Zhang Fei was afraid that he would die in battle. After the remnants of the defeated army joined Chen Zhi, Zhang Fei was just about to rest, and Cao Zhang's troops were already under the city.
In June, Fa Zheng ordered Shamoke, Wang Ping, and Zhang Wei to travel through the Yinping Trail, conquer Jiangyou, and approach Mianzhu.
This is Cao Peng's miracle soldier.
Fa Zheng offered a plan to Yin Ping Xiaodao, and Cao Peng handed over all the Wudang Feijun to Fa Zheng.
The Mianzhu defenders only held out for two days before surrendering.
After the Mianzhu was broken, Zhuge Liang, who ruled Deyang, became a lone army. Liu Bei was shocked and hurriedly ordered Zhang Fei to lead the troops to recapture Mianzhu. But as soon as Zhang Fei set off on the front foot, the news came that Ba County was too strict and had conquered Qianwei County. The four counties in the south and central part of the city surrendered, and most of the entire Yizhou has been lost.
Liu Bei, this time I'm really in a hurry!
Chengdu has become a mess, and the powerful clan that Fang said to be obedient began to head at both ends again, and their attitude was difficult to understand.
At the end of June, after holding on to Fuling Pass for 20 days, Chen Zhikuhou did not receive reinforcements, so he had to surrender to the pass.
Cao Zhang treated Chen Dao favorably, and added the rank of general to Guanghan, as a confidant.
Fuling Pass was lost, and Chengdu was no longer in danger.
Zhang Fei attacked Mianzhu for more than ten days without success, and in the face of Yan Yan's army in Wuyang, the soldiers pointed directly at Guangdu, so he had to return to Chengdu.
In July of the sixteenth year of Jian'an, Cao Peng gathered 50,000 soldiers and horses to attack the old rule of Deyang, and the city of Deyang was broken.
Zhuge Liang wanted to commit suicide, but he didn't want to be stopped by his own soldiers and became a prisoner of Cao Peng. At the same time, the left route army of Zhang He's department had already approached the city of Mianzhu, and joined forces with Fa Zheng to approach Chengdu.
Liu Wei sent Zheng Du to hold the letter and send it to Guangdu.
The Guangdu guard, who was originally the nephew of the Zheng Du clan, also knew that the general trend had gone after receiving Liu Wei's letter. So, he immediately expressed his willingness to sacrifice Guangdu. Yan Yan immediately raised troops and occupied Guangdu.
At the same time, after Cao Zhang reorganized his troops and horses at Fuling Pass, he conquered the new capital Pixian in one fell swoop.
Cao's army was surrounded on three sides, and the water surrounding Chengdu was impassable.
At this time, Liu Bei has become a caged bird. There are Cao soldiers outside the city, and Chengdu people are panicked inside.
Chen Zhi and Zhuge Liang lost one after another, and the captives surrendered, and the captives of the captives were no longer able to give Liu Bei any help.
What's even more terrifying is that Chengdu is a local powerhouse and has shown strong hostility.
If it weren't for Liu Bei's 20,000 soldiers and horses, and Zhang Fei, Wu Yi, Feiguan and others under his command, I am afraid that these Chengdu heroes would have started a rebellion long ago. But Rao is like this, which also makes Liu Bei uneasy......
Sleepless for two days, Liu Bei described him as haggard.
On this day, he finally took a nap for a while, and suddenly heard someone outside the house report: "King Qiqi, something is not good...... The Zuo family in the city, united several powerful families, gathered 3,000 people, forcibly took the north gate, and opened the city to surrender. ”
Liu Bei suddenly came to his senses.
He stood up from the bed with a sigh of relief, and reached out to pick up a pair of male and female swords hanging from the bed rail.
"Swift Wing, retake the North Gate!"