Zhuge Liang slowly put down the jihua book in his hand, showed a helpless wry smile, stretched out his fingers and gently pinched his eyebrows. Fei Yi stood aside, his face was ugly, he was tired from running around for several days, and the trade-offs along the way made him very tired, and when he saw Zhuge Liang's demeanor at this moment, he suddenly breathed a sigh of relief.

He believed that the prime minister would definitely make the most reasonable choice.

Zhuge Liang closed his eyes, rubbed his sore eyebrows, thinking about the determination revealed between the lines of this jihua book, and Wei Ba's fierce face seemed to appear in front of him.

This jihua is so bold, so bold that it almost plays with fire. Zhuge Liang was very worried, after all, Wei Ba was not facing ordinary people this time, but the supreme rulers of Cao Wei and Sun Wu and the main force of Wei and Wu, if he wanted to challenge the two with the 30,000 rabble of Fangling, the risks contained in this were so great that a normal person would not dare to try it easily.

However, Zhuge Liang also knew very well that if he could really contain Cao Wei's main force in the Xiangyang area and drag Eastern Wu into the battlefield, the interests of Shu would be immeasurable. Shu will get a rare respite to digest Guanzhong and accumulate liliang. As long as Wei Wu is dragged to the point that he cannot launch a large-scale attack on Shu for two or three years, it is a great achievement.

He didn't know if Wei Ba thought the same way, but he did need Wei Ba to do the same. Even if those 30,000 people lost a lot, it would be worth it. Being able to use those 30,000 people to hold back the main forces of Wei and Wu, no matter how you look at it, this is a very cost-effective adventure.

"Passing on the book to Wei Ba, I agree with his jihua, but be careful, know in moderation, and don't be rash."

Fei Yi replied and didn't say anything more. Huo Yi hurriedly wrote it down.

"Pass the letter to Li Yan and ask him to send a batch of grain and grass to Fangling." Zhuge Liang then said: "There will be no more war in Yong'an in a short time, there is no need to send grain and grass, send it to Fangling." Wei Ba has food. in order to be more calm. ”

"The prime minister is wise." Fei Yi praised.

Zhuge Liang glanced at him and smiled faintly: "Wu Yi went to Fangling, Hanzhong is empty." Let Li Yan lead 10,000 people to Nanzheng, so as not to be exploited by the Qiang people. When necessary, it can also support Fangling. ”

Fei Yi was stunned for a moment, and then came to his senses.

……

Just when Zhuge Liang made his decision. Wei Ba was also discussing the military situation with Wu Yi, Meng Da and others. Although the strategic decision to take the initiative has been made, everyone still needs to discuss how to fight. Such a high-level operational meeting. Fu Xing and other middle- and lower-level officers at the rank of lieutenant were not allowed to participate. In addition to Wu Yi and Meng Da, the two main and deputy generals, and Wei Ba and Ma Yan, the two prime ministers, who were eligible to participate in the army, only Zong Pre and Wei Feng were eligible.

Six people, around Jing Xiang's map, each thinking about their thoughts.

With 30,000 people taking the initiative to attack the main force of the Wei army, everyone's hearts were a little heavy when they thought of the comparison of the strength of the two sides.

Wei Ba proposed the idea of taking advantage of the special terrain of Fancheng to attract the Wei army to Xiangfan. Then he induced the Wu army to attack, and Zuihou facilitated the battle between Wei and Wu. Then take advantage of this opportunity to seize Nanxiang County, take Deng Zhi to recapture Wuguan City, and the troops will come to Nanyang. Fancheng is on the north bank of the Han River. Compared with Xiangyang Castle on the south bank of the Han River, Fancheng's castle was much smaller and relatively easy to capture. However, the ease of taking is also relative, and in the case of the Wei army's naval division occupying the Han River, this siege force is likely to be surrounded and annihilated by the Wei army.

"If you want to attack Fancheng, you must first deal with the Wei army sailors on the Han River. Otherwise, there will be no guarantee for the rear of our army. Meng Da opened his mouth unhurriedly: "Moreover, Yiziyu's Jihua, when the Wei army comes to attack, we will have to cross the Han River and retreat into Xiangyang County, and maybe even retreat all the way to Nanjun." How can you do it without controlling Han Shui? ”

Wei Ba, who had been holding his arms and pondering silently, suddenly said: "General Meng, the Wei army sailor on the Han River, I can find a way to solve it." ”

Meng Da glanced at him and grinned: "If Ziyu can solve the Wei army's water division, I can be responsible for conquering Fancheng." ”

Wei Ba laughed, lowered his head slightly, walked around the map, and slowly walked a few steps. Everyone's eyes slowly moved with his movements. Wei Ba walked to the right side of the map, his eyes fell on the large lake formed by the confluence of Danshui and Junshui, and stopped.

"Our ultimate goal is to capture Nanxiang County and retake Wuguan." Wei Ba propped his hands on the side of the case, staring at the map that was shown as a water area: "Here, there can only be our sailors, not the sailors of the Wei army." Therefore, our first goal is to eat these Wei army sailors, and then, with the captured battlefield, to ensure the control of Han Shui. General Meng ......" He raised his head: "I will use you as bait to transfer these sailors away from the station." ”

Meng Da's eyes tightened, and he paused: "If Ziyu Jihua is thorough, it's no problem for me to take some risks." ”

Wei Ba nodded slightly: "General Meng is really heroic, and this important task belongs to General Meng." Ladies and gentlemen, I have a jihua that I would like to invite you to refer to together. ”

……

The military discussion dispersed, it was already midnight, Wei Ba's task had not been completed, he invited Wei Feng and explained a few words, Wei Feng nodded again and again, turned around and hurried away. Wei Ba sent him out of the big tent, and when he looked up, he saw Ma Yan standing in front of the tent with his hands in his hands, tilting his head slightly, looking at the moon as bright as a jade plate on the east mountain. Wei Ba was stunned for a moment, and hurriedly stepped forward to salute.

"Mr. Youchang."

Wei Ba originally always called Ma Jian Ma Jun. Jun is the honorific title of the Three Kingdoms era, and of course, there is alienation in respect. Ma Tan objected, but he was forty years old, Wei Ba was twenty years old, the two were a generation apart, and they couldn't be too casual, so Wei Ba called him Mr. This is a less formal title, more casual, and also suitable for Ma Yan's predecessor status in the Prime Minister's Mansion.

"Ziyu, I came to you to ask for a command."

Wei Ba was embarrassed, and hurriedly said, "Mr. Youchang, you can kill me." How can I give you an order. ”

Ma Jian shook his head: "There are no outsiders here, we don't say those kind words." You know exactly what I'm here for, but ......," he hesitated, "I have a little selfishness of my own. ”

Wei Ba thought for a moment: "I know, Mr. wants to prove himself again. ”

"Yes." Ma Yan turned his face and looked in the direction where Wei Feng was going: "I want to act with your brother." ”

Wei Ba raised his eyebrows and blurted out: "This is dangerous." ”

"Yes, it's because of the danger that I'm going." Ma Tan laughed, "It's not that I look down on your brother, there is nothing wrong with his bravery. But to complete the tasks you have set out, he also needs someone who can help him with advice. He pointed to his nose, "I think I'm probably a good candidate, you know." The terrain there is very familiar to me. ”

Wei Ba was silent for a long time. Since you want to fight big with small, of course, taking risks is unavoidable, and you have to let others take risks willingly. You have to let others take the biggest risks. Wei Feng took the biggest risk, and he also took advantage of this reason to ask Wu Yi to transfer another 3,000 elites to Wei Feng. He also sent someone to Guanzhong to ask his father for a thousand Wei family soldiers.

Ma Jian took the initiative to be Wei Feng's think tank, of course he couldn't ask for it. In fact, Wei Feng really needs a staff officer with brains around him. But he never thought about Ma Tan, although he knew that Ma Jian had always wanted to find an opportunity to re-lead the troops in order to wash away the loser label on himself. He was worried that Ma Yan's old illness would recur, which would not only be detrimental to the battle situation, but also harm Wei Feng's life.

But Ma Tan stood here in the middle of the night. solemnly asked him, and took the initiative to state that he was only giving advice to Wei Feng, not asking for military power, which made him unable to refuse. If Ma Tan is willing to be a staff officer with peace of mind, he is indeed a very good choice. At least double his Jihua's hopes of success.

Wei Ba weighed it for a long time and nodded: "Okay, then I will entrust my brother to Mr." ”

"Thank you." Ma Tan arched his hands in front of his chest, shook deeply, and maintained a ninety-degree bow posture for a moment, then straightened up, turned around, and strode away.

Wei Ba stood in the moonlight and did not move for a long time. He had just made a choice that he didn't know was right or wrong. This is undoubtedly another gamble.

……

After intense preparations, at the end of March, the reeds by the Danshui had just shown light green, and Meng Da led an army of 10,000 to leave Zhuyang. He crossed the Danshui and traveled eastward along the Danshui. The ships carrying grain were right behind him, escorted only by a small number of small and medium-sized warships.

The Wei scouts soon discovered his movements and immediately reported to the hussar general Sima Yi. When Sima Yi received the news, he was puzzled. He didn't understand what Meng Da's 10,000 people wanted to do. Judging from the direction of his march, his target should be Fancheng or Dengxian, but when the Wu army did not move, what did these 10,000 people do when they set off to Fancheng? That's right, the garrison of Fancheng is not as strong as Xiangyang, and it is relatively easy to attack, but if you capture it, can you hold it?

If you don't understand, Sima Yi still sent people to support Fancheng according to the convention, and at the same time sent the news to Wancheng. The Shu army has been dispatched, and the current stalemate is about to be broken, so please be prepared for contingencies.

Ordered to come to support Fancheng was Jingzhou Thorn Shi Hu Zhi, who led 3,000 foot soldiers to the south along the Weishui River and went straight to Fancheng.

Just when Meng Da led an army of 10,000 and hurried unhurriedly, and Hu Zhen led 3,000 foot soldiers to Fancheng, Wei Ba also crossed the Danshui and saw off Wei Feng and Ma Yan. Behind them, six thousand elites, including a thousand Wei family soldiers who had just arrived from Guanzhong, were ready to go.

"Brother, it is indispensable to be brave in marching and fighting, but as a general of an army, you need to judge the situation and act when you see the opportunity, don't be reluctant." He bowed his hand to Ma Yan, who was dressed in fine armor: "All please, sir." ”

Ma Tan bowed his hand and returned the courtesy.

Wei Feng patted his chest nonchalantly: "Ziyu, don't worry." With these warriors, I will be able to accomplish your mission successfully. What Ah Wu can do, can I still do? ”

Wei Ba frowned: "If you say so, I can't let you go." ”

Wei Feng was startled, and shook his hand again and again: "Don't." Ziyu, don't worry, I will definitely not mess around, I will definitely listen to what Ma joins the army. ”

"Well, I hope so." Wei Ba nodded. Wei Feng hahadaxiao, arched his hand, and strode away with the guards. Ma Tan smiled at Wei Ba: "Ziyu, don't worry, either I will come back with him, or the two of us will die on the battlefield together." ”

"You'd better come back together." Wei Ba smiled bitterly.

"I hope so." Ma Tan smiled slightly, turned and left. Xie Guanglong took twenty guards and followed closely. (To be continued.) )