The northwest is mountainous, and the mountains from Liangzhou to Xihai are even more continuous.

Huangshui starts from the northeast of the West Sea (Qinghai Lake), flows through Longqi City, and passes through the valley to the east. From the West Sea to Liangzhou, there are two ways to go, one of the big roads is to directly pass through Longqi City from the West Sea, cross the Huangshui River and go east.

The other avenue is to go south to bypass Cizhi, passing through the branch of Bulian Mountain to Linqiang.

However, there are too many roads, hundreds of miles of detours, and it is not necessarily easy to walk.

The march of the army is not like the Orion, which can go through the forest and over the mountains. There is no flat road to walk, and the army's grain, grass and baggage cannot be transported through it in the first place, otherwise what is the use of the military town, just bypass it directly.

In the middle of the valley, there is a Huo pass between the steep mountain walls, as if it was a mountain road that has been split.

The terrain on the north shore is relatively flat, but the south bank is so steep that the upright mountain walls are impossible to climb.

On the river surface several zhang wide, a pontoon bridge was erected, which was built in the early years of the Eastern Han Dynasty and was mostly used for customers to come and go.

The amount of Huangshui is already small, and it is the dry season in winter, and the water level is less than waist.

On a hill on the left side of the north bank, generals Zhao Yun, Li Meng, and Wang Fangzhu were inspecting the terrain.

Wang Fang glanced at it a few times and said: "General Zhao Yun, if you dismantle these wooden bridges, in this way, if the soldiers of our army resist the enemy on the south bank, there will be no way to retreat. ”

Li Meng had a different opinion, "The battle against the water certainly inspires the soldiers to fight to the death, but if the battle is unfavorable, it is also possible to dig their own graves, and then there will be chasing soldiers, there is no way to retreat, and the army will inevitably be defeated!" ”

Wang Fang said disapprerovingly: "The soldiers of our army are all elites, how can they be defeated!" ”

Li Meng said: "It's hard to say, what will happen on the battlefield." No one can be sure! ”

Wang Fang said angrily: "Li Meng, you fucking are against Lao Tzu, aren't you?" ”

Li Meng glared at him angrily and said, "So-and-so is also a matter of things." Who is in the mood to do it right with you? ”

Wang Fangyu said angrily: "Then why do you oppose what Lao Tzu says?" ”

Li Meng said angrily: "It's all about talking about something, who has targeted you specifically?" ”

Zhao Yun waved his hand. said: "The two generals don't have to fight!" ”

Wang Fang said 'hey' and said no more.

Li Meng also closed his mouth, the two of them had been robed for many years, but they didn't take the little dispute to heart.

Zhao Yun said: "What General Wang Fang said makes sense, the pontoon bridge is to be demolished. However, in addition to dismantling the pontoon bridge, there is another purpose for our soldiers to eliminate their luck, that is, to build a dam here! ”

"Build a dam?"

Wang Fang and Li Meng looked puzzled at the same time. I was puzzled.

Wang Fang was most anxious, and hurriedly asked, "What are you doing to build a dam here?" ”

Zhao Yun explained: "The Xihai Qiang soldiers are several times larger than our army, and our army only has 8,000 foot soldiers, and it is impossible to defend it. Although our army still has 10,000 cavalry, the lord said that driving cavalry to guard danger is really a taboo for soldiers. Therefore, a certain plan is to build a dam here to hold back the river and collect water, which is unfavorable if the war is unfavorable. then dig the embankment and irrigate it to retreat the Qiang soldiers. ”

Wang Fang glanced down and said, "The momentum on both sides of the strait is about the same. At present, the water level of Huangshui has dropped by half, and even a dam will not gather much water. Moreover, even if the water could be gathered, the amount of water would only flood the road at most, and it would not be enough to cause substantial damage to the Qiang soldiers. If you want to flood the Qiang soldiers, the last general thinks it is a little unlikely. ”

Li Meng also nodded, this is a fact, there is nothing to dispute.

Zhao Yun said with a smile: "What General Wang Fang said is true, but I didn't expect to be able to flood the Xihai Qiang soldiers with water. But our army still has 15,000 cavalry, and if we don't give the cavalry a good chance. It is difficult to defeat the Qiang soldiers in one fell swoop. Therefore, a certain barrage was just trying to create the best time for the cavalry to attack. ”

"I see!"

The second general is suddenly surprised. After thinking about it a little, I also feel that it is somewhat feasible.

Long. Ma Teng's official residence.

Pang De hurriedly walked into the inner hall and bowed his hand to Ma Teng: "I have seen the lord." ”

Ma Teng waved his hand and said, "Ling Ming is exempt from courtesy." ”

Pound straightened up, sat sideways, and asked, "I don't know what the Lord has summoned the last general to come, what's the matter?" ”

Ma Teng seemed to be in a good mood, and said: "General Ben just learned the news, this year Qiangyuan Dahan, Burndang, Brother Lin, Shenwolf and other departments want to raise 60,000 troops into Koujin City, invite General Ben to send troops, what does Ling Ming think?" ”

Pang De's spirits perked up and said, "Burning, Brother, Wolf and other troops have entered Koujin City, this is an opportunity." ”

Ma Teng nodded happily and said: "Yes, the total number of troops is nearly 60,000, and Luo Zhengxiao'er will inevitably transfer most of the troops to the west to resist the Qiang soldiers." If our army sends troops to attack Yunwu at this time, see how Luo Zhengxiao'er resists. ”

Pang De said: "You can invite Lu Bu to send troops together." ”

Ma Teng nodded and said, "Good, Ling Ming's plan is very good." ”

Next to him, Ma Chao said proudly: "Father, if you want to send troops, you need to do your best, otherwise it will be troublesome when the snow closes the road." ”

Ma Teng nodded again and again: "Wu'er is reasonable, so it's decided." ”

Nanzheng, Hanzhong Taishou Mansion.

Zhang Lu looked around at the civil and military forces under the hall, and said: "A few days ago, Xizuo sent back news from Longxian County, and the army of Ma Teng is gathering recently, and it seems that the intention of raising troops to attack Jincheng is that everyone thinks that our army should help each other like soldiers?" ”

Strategist Yang Song was the first to say: "Shijun, as far as I know, this year's Qiangyuan Dahan, Xihai Yaodang, Gelin, Shenwolf and other departments want to raise troops into Koujin City, if Luo Zheng wants to resist the Qiang soldiers, it will inevitably contain most of the troops. Ma Teng raised troops to attack Jincheng at this time, which was to take a fancy to this. Luo Zheng is afraid that it will be difficult to escape this time, and he thinks that our army should not intervene in the war in Liangzhou, just sit on the mountain and watch the tiger fight. ”

Yang Bai, Zhang Wei, Changqi and other civil and military officers immediately nodded in agreement, and they all agreed to sit on the mountain and watch the tiger fight.

The strategist Yan Pu said: "Master, I think that since our army has formed an alliance with Luo Zheng, we should fulfill the covenant, otherwise if we lose our trust to others, I am afraid that it will disgrace the reputation of the lord." Moreover, if Luo Zheng is defeated, the lord's plan to preach Liangzhou will also be blocked. ”

"Yes, what Mr. Yan Pu said is very true."

Yang Ren, Yang Ang and others seconded the proposal and agreed to send troops to help.

Yang Bailang said: "This is wrong, now that winter is coming, and the heavy snow is about to close the road, it is really not conducive to our army to send troops." ”

Yan Pu said: "If you don't send troops to help, then you will lose your trustworthiness and put your reputation on the master's reputation?" ”

Yang Song said: "What's so difficult about this, the weather is cold and the ground is freezing, and Hanzhong is surrounded by mountains, so it's really not conducive to sending troops." ”

Yang Ren said sharply: "You are an excuse." ”

Yang Song's face changed, and he was about to refute.

At this moment, Zhang Lumeng slapped the table and said categorically: "Don't fight, General Ben decided to send troops." ”

Yang Song, Yang Bai and other opponents of sending troops hurriedly shut up and did not dare to fight anymore.

Yan Pu, Yang Ren and others who agreed to send troops bowed their hands and said: "The lord (Shijun) is wise. ”

Zhang Wei hurriedly said: "Since my brother has decided to send troops, he only needs to order the army to disperse." ”

At this time, everyone nodded in agreement, whether they were against sending troops or those who were in favor of sending troops, there was no objection.

Zhang Lu immediately patted the case and said: "Okay, just do it." ”

Longxian, Ma Teng's official residence.

Pang De hurriedly entered and arched his hand: "Lord, Wudu is urgent." ”

Ma Teng's eyes froze, and he said, "What's the matter with Wudu?" ”

Pang De said in a condensed voice: "The Wudu guard will report to Malai, and it is said that Hanzhong Taishou Zhang Lu and his brother Zhang Wei led an army of 20,000 out of the valley to Sanguan, which seems to have the intention of attacking Wudu, and has to be guarded against!" ”

"What?"

Ma Teng was taken aback, Huo Di got up and said, "How could Zhang Lu send troops for no reason?" ”

Pang De said in a condensed voice: "The matter is already very clear, as soon as our army is about to send troops to Jincheng, Zhang Lu will send 20,000 troops out of the valley and settle in Sanguan, which must be related to Luo Zhengxiao'er." It is very likely that Zhang Lu has already formed an alliance with Luo Zheng. ”

Ma Teng's face turned pale, and he roared angrily: "How can this be reasonable, Zhang Lupifu deceives people too much." ”

Pang De lamented: "At present, Zhang Lu's 20,000 troops seem to have the intention of attacking, and our army is afraid that it will not be able to send troops to Jincheng." ”

Ma Tengqi's face turned green, a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to destroy Luo Zheng, I don't want to make peace with Zhang Lu, how can I not be angry. If it weren't for the fact that Hanzhong was easy to defend and difficult to attack, it was absolutely necessary to raise troops immediately and destroy Zhang Lu's house.

Linjing, Lu Bu's official residence.

Lu Bu read Ma Teng's handwritten letter, looked around at the generals and said: "Ladies and gentlemen, Ma Teng sent a letter, saying that when the Xihai burned when the troops raised 60,000 Qiang soldiers to enter Koujin City, they wanted to invite this general to destroy Luo Zheng in one fell swoop, what do you think?" ”

The generals were silent, and no one spoke.

Lu Bu frowned and said, "Why are you speechless, Wei Xu, you come on." ”

Wei Xu was helpless, so he had to say: "Lord, it is really not appropriate for our army to fight anymore now?" ”

Lu Bu was surprised: "But why? ”

Wei continued: "Since the conquest of Luo Zheng, our army has suffered heavy casualties, although the lord ordered the recruitment of thousands of soldiers, and gathered 20,000 troops, but the imperial court has cut off the military rations for our army a month ago, and now our army has almost no food for the winter, how to send troops." ”

Lu Bu was silent, speechless.

originally wanted to take the opportunity to destroy Luo Zheng ambitiously to avenge the defeat of the previous army.

However, the cruel reality gave him a basin of cold water and poured Lu Bu from head to toe.

Even Wei Xu, who has always been obedient to himself, does not approve of sending troops, let alone others.

Sure enough.

Wei Xu's voice fell, and he listened to Zhang Liaodao: "The last general agrees with General Wei Xu's proposal. ”

The rest of the generals Zang Ba, Hao Meng, Cao Xing and other generals also nodded their heads and seconded the proposal, and they did not approve of sending troops.

A month ago, the imperial court cut off the military rations of the Bingzhou Army on the grounds of the lack of harvest of autumn grain, and the 20,000 Bingzhou troops did not even have surplus food for the winter, and the generals of the army had to cut back on food and clothing.

If it weren't for borrowing some grain and grass from a few Qiang tribes, the army would have mutinied a long time ago.

If you want to send troops to Jincheng, you must have food and grass.

If you can't even eat your stomach, how can you let the soldiers go to the battlefield.

Lu Bu said dejectedly: "That's it, go back to Ma Teng, and say that General Ben has no intention of sending troops to Jincheng." ”

"The lord is wise!"

All the generals sued in unison, and they all secretly breathed a sigh of relief. (To be continued) R655