Among the generals, Zhang Wei is relatively young, only two years older than Jiang Wei, and it is the time when his physical fitness is the best, and it is inevitable that he will be afraid of retreating. Zhuge Liang looked as usual, and said indifferently: "Since General Zhang is unwell, which general is willing to defend the street pavilion instead of him?" There was silence in the big tent, and the people who had been shouting to lead the army to defend fell silent, even Wei Yan and other fierce generals were silent.

Jiang Wei knew that once Ma Jian was allowed to defend the street pavilion, there was a chance that Zhang He would lose his armor and lose his armor. In this way, Kong Ming's Northern Expedition also failed. Since he took refuge in Shu, the sooner the Northern Expedition succeeded, the more beneficial it would be for him, and if it dragged on any longer, the gap between the national strength of Shu and Wei would only get bigger and bigger.

After thinking about it again and again, Jiang Wei finally opened his mouth: "After repelling the Qiang people, the often defeated army was not arranged for military affairs and was on standby for the time being. Jiang Wei was willing to assist Ma in joining the army. It's just that there will be a reluctant invitation from the end. Zhuge Liang pondered for a moment before saying, "You can tell me and listen to it." Jiang Wei stood in the center of the big tent, clenched his fists and said: "I implore you to transfer two thousand more people from the usual defeated army, and the last general is willing to defend the street pavilion to the death." ”

Everything was expected by Jiang Wei, and Zhuge Liang categorically refused his request. Jiang Wei was unrelenting: "The last general didn't take the opportunity to expand his own troops, but the street pavilion was very important. Even if the plan to attack Chencang fails, our army will still be able to take root in Longxi. If the street pavilion is lost, our army can only be forced to retreat to Hanzhong. Therefore, I believe that guarding the street pavilion is the foundation of the success of the Northern Expedition. ”

Zhuge Liang nodded slightly, and Jiang Wei matured a lot in his heart, and said: "Our army's strength is already stretched, and it is difficult to transfer two thousand people. Jiang Wei said meaningfully: "The last general does not have the idea of expanding the often defeated army, General Zhang Wei has 2,000 southern barbarian soldiers under him, how about going on the expedition with me?" ”

Yang Yi said in her heart that Jiang Wei was too rampant, and said sharply: "Jiang Wei, are you dizzy?" Zhang Wei's military rank is much higher than yours. ”

"No, the last general has no objection, and is willing to go with General Jiang on the expedition." Through getting along day and night these days, Zhang Wei and Jiang Wei have become confidants and friends. immediately expressed his willingness to go to the street pavilion with Jiang Wei. Zhuge Liang's expression eased slightly, and he nodded approvingly: "General Zhang, take good care of your body, you and Boyo are both the talents of my Han Dynasty." ”

Jiang Wei was overjoyed and said, "Thank you, Prime Minister." I'll go with the army now. ”

Half a month later, Ma Tan and his entourage of 25,000 men successfully crossed the Weishui River to Jieting and garrisoned the troops here. However, this is only the beginning of all misfortunes. It was Ma Yan's self-inflicted cleverness that harmed everyone. When discussing the establishment of a camp, Ma Jian forced Zhang Wei to participate in the army as a member, and turned Jiang Wei away.

In the big tent of the street pavilion, Wang Pingtong asked with a red face: "Joining the army, why did you change the layout diagram explained by the prime minister?" Ma Jian took a drink and said leisurely: "Of course, it was arranged to get a greater victory, could it be that General Wang didn't even understand the wit?" There is a mountain on the southeast side of the street pavilion, which is not connected on all sides and is densely wooded, which is really a natural danger. ”

"It's a mistake to join the army, if the garrison wants to build a city wall, even if it is a hundred thousand thieves, I can stop it. Now abandon the main road and camp on the lonely mountain, what if it is surrounded? Wang Ping was worried, and the speed of his speech became much faster. I think this mountain is a Jedi in the art of war, if the enemy cuts off the water source, the soldiers do not fight, how can they still have combat effectiveness? ”

Ma Jian smiled contemptuously: "General Wang has read the book of soldiers?" The art of war is cloudy: put the place of death and then live. If the thieves cut off our waterways, our army will march forward with one enemy and one hundred. ”

Wang Ping was helpless, so he had to sigh and said: "Okay, then please let me lead 3,000 troops to the west side of the garrison, so that they can echo each other from afar." (The Art of War...... Bah, I'm stupid to read. I heard that this person had repeatedly performed miraculous feats during the conquest of the Southern Barbarians, and it was unbelievable. ）

Ma Yan laughed loudly: "That's the best, anyway, the group of Hanzhong soft-footed shrimp under your command will only make people disgusted, so don't compete with me at that time." I don't have much to say to you, just cheer me on when I return. ”

Wang Ping smiled bitterly, had to say thank you, and then turned around and walked out of the tent quickly. He saw Jiang Wei whistling outside the tent and couldn't help sighing. Looking at Wang Ping's bitter gourd face, Jiang Wei smiled and said, "Brother Zijun, come and drink a few drinks with me." ”

Wang Ping waved his hand and said, "Ma Jian is arrogant and arrogant, and the street pavilion will inevitably fail." Boyo can have a clever plan to protect my tens of thousands of Shu troops, otherwise, once the street pavilion is lost, you and I will be responsible. Jiang Wei patted Wang Ping's shoulder and said with a smile: "Zijun is also confused, the often defeated army originally only needed to do some logistics work at the rear of the palace." Why am I bringing them here to help defend them? Why should I ask the Prime Minister to let General Zhang Wei accompany him? ”

Wang Pingxin said, can this kid be unpredictable? How did he know that Ma Jian would definitely garrison the army on the Lonely Mountain?

Jiang Wei saw Wang Ping's puzzled face, and said with a smile: "Because the army will be defeated in this battle, the secret agent I sent sent sent a message that the one who came to sneak attack was the Bingzhou Iron Cavalry led by Zhang He, and its combat effectiveness was comparable to that of the Xiliang Iron Cavalry. Wang Ping panicked when he heard this, he thought that the street pavilion was his blessed land, but he didn't expect it to become his burial place.

"I have a plan, I can retreat Zhang Hexiong's soldiers. It's just that you need to cooperate with this plan. Ma Tan was extremely disgusted with me, and would do everything possible to prevent our army from stationing in the street pavilion, so as not to rob him of his credit. Yes and no? ”

Wang Ping thought so and nodded violently.

Jiang Wei said with a smile: "So, because I was coldly treated, I led the often defeated army to leave the street pavilion in a negative mood. In this way, the spies hidden in our army will report this matter to Zhang He, who must have thought that this was a good time to sneak attack the street pavilion, and he would inevitably relax his vigilance against the often defeated army. ”

Halfway through Jiang Wei's speech, Wang Ping had already shouted: "I understand, when you take advantage of Zhang He's unpreparedness, you will raid the rear of the enemy army." Join the army and then lead the army down the mountain, you can flank Zhang He's army. Jiang Wei smiled indifferently and said softly: "Shhh, light up." Beware of being heard by spies. ”

Everything was in Jiang Wei's plan, and a few days later, Jiang Wei suddenly broke into Ma Tan's big tent and quarreled with Ma Tan. Ma Jian was already extremely unhappy with Jiang Wei, and Wang Ping fanned the flames on the side, so Ma Jian ordered the defeated army to garrison Liucheng behind the street pavilion. Jiang Wei naturally did not comply, so he led the often defeated army to leave the street pavilion overnight and disappeared.

Just the day after Jiang Wei left, Zhang Wei and the two thousand southern barbarian soldiers suddenly evaporated overnight and disappeared without a trace.

"Jiang Wei, the old lady wants to take a bath. What are you doing with your troops in such a wilderness? Yang Lan said with a smile while wrapping her fingers around her curly hair.

Ju Fu also said: "Why does the general have to suffer from Ma Yan's bird anger, it is better for us to leave and let him fend for himself." ”

Jiang Wei shook his head and said, "Go?" That is called fleeing from the battle, and the sin of the three tribes should be punished. ”

Liu Yin couldn't help but say, "But is this really good?" We've been in this pit for seven or eight days, right? ”