Sima Yi rode a horse and slowly walked past the camp left by the Shu Han army.

The Wu army and the Shu Han army retreated successively, and Luoyang turned from danger to safety, and Sima Yi was the biggest hero. Now, he can enjoy the fruits of his victory. defeated Lu Xun and Zhuge Liang in one fell swoop, and successfully suppressed the terrifying weapon Flame Bomb, and held Luoyang, no one doubted Sima Yi's ability to use troops, and no one dared to say that he was a scholar.

Even if he is a scholar, he is also a Confucian general. This is the highest ideal of a reader.

Sima Yi realized this ideal and reached the pinnacle of Renchen.

"Wizard!" Sima Yi gently grabbed the reins and looked at the mountains in the distance: "The camp is rigorous and thorough, even the famous generals of the ancient times can't pass it." It is our luck and our misfortune to have such an enemy. ”

Sima Shi looked around, and from the traces of those camp tents, they could roughly restore the distribution of Zhuge Liang's camp in their minds. Before this, their father and son had not played against Zhuge Liang, but they had heard a lot of rumors related to Zhuge Liang. Zhang He praised Zhuge Liang many times for his good use of troops and no gaps, Sima Shi always thought that Zhang He was making excuses for his inability to recover Longyou, and now that he saw Zhuge Liang's camp with his own eyes, he knew that what Zhang He said was not an exaggeration at all.

When he learned that Zhuge Liang had withdrawn from the army, many people suggested that he pursue. Although the strength of the Wu army was not as large as that of the Shu Han army, Lu Xun's reputation was outside, and few people dared to pursue Lu Xun, while Zhuge Liang did not have any outstanding achievements, a few years ago. He didn't even have experience in leading troops, so many generals thought that Zhuge Liang was a scholar, and although he had a lot of troops, he could chase after him.

This suggestion was fully opposed by Zhang He. Zhang He said, don't stop returning to the division, although Zhuge Liang retreated, he was not defeated, his position was not chaotic, and the pursuit at this time would inevitably be counterattacked by him. He was not sure of victory in his siege. But there are enough advantages in the field. Although Sima Yi was a little unimpressed. However, he was also intimidated by the superiority of the Shu Han army, and did not dare to order the pursuit.

At this moment, seeing Zhuge Liang's camp, Sima Shi believed it. My father must have been glad that there was no pursuit. Otherwise, this war will not end in a fiasco.

Although Sima Shi didn't like Zhang He. has to admit that Zhang He's opinion of Zhuge Liang is accurate.

"Father, after this battle, can we take a breather?"

Sima Yi bowed slightly: "Zhuge Liang has been preparing for a year. In vain, his position in the DPRK and China is unstable, and in the short term, I am afraid that he will not be able to raise swords again. However, this time is very limited, Sun Quan has coveted Yan Yuqing for a long time, and now he has just obtained Yuzhou, how can he be satisfied. Next, it was difficult for Kanto to be peaceful. Although Zhuge Liang retreated, he must be based on Xin'an in order to make a comeback. How to regain Tongguan is the most arduous task on the shoulders of you and my father and son. If Tongguan cannot be recaptured, the national fortunes of our Great Wei will be difficult to reverse. ”

Sima Shi also sighed softly. It is not easy to retake Tongguan. After Guanzhong was lost at the hands of Xiahou Mao, Cao Zhenqiang held on to his sick body, and it took so many years of hard work to recapture Tongguan from Shu Han. Now that the Wu army has broken through the Jianghuai defense line and penetrated deep into the hinterland of Wei, where does Wei still have the strength to recapture Tongguan.

Not only is the possibility of recapturing Tongguan very small, but if Wu launches an offensive against Qingxu next, Wei can only rely on Jizhou, and the pressure is unimaginable to support several battlefields with one state. The current Wei State is a bit like the Shu Han a few years ago, it no longer has strong strength to back it up, and it is facing the attacks of two enemies at the same time, and it is overstretched on the left and right.

It's too early to celebrate.

Sima Yi's father and son exchanged glances with each other, and they both saw deep concern in each other's eyes.

……

Zhuge Liang retreated to Hangu Pass, did not continue to retreat, and still maintained pressure on Luoyang. Sima Yi led 50,000 cavalry to attack, preparing to recapture Hangu Pass. The two sides fought a big battle in front of Hangu Pass, and there was no winner or loser. Sima Yi was in a dilemma, so he had to reorganize his troops and fight again.

When Sima Yi was pinned down by Zhuge Liang and did not dare to leave Hangu Pass, Jiang Wei led 30,000 main forces to Huguan, all the way like a bamboo, even Keshu County, and successfully entered the Shangdang.

……

Wei Yan took three hundred soldiers and galloped on horseback.

A warrior came galloping from a distance, turned his horse's head two hundred paces ahead of him, and happened to be on par with him.

"The prime minister has arrived?" Wei Yan asked loudly.

"General, it's not the prime minister, it's Jiang Wei." The soldier pulled his throat and said loudly. He was ordered by Wei Yan to inquire about the news in front, and when he heard the news that was different from what he expected, he immediately rushed back as quickly as possible to report to Wei Yan.

"What?" Wei Yan raised his eyebrows and looked at the martial artist in surprise.

"It's not the prime minister who leads the army, it's Jiang Wei."

"Huh-" Wei Yan tightened the reins of the horse, and the galloping war horse neighed, and slowly retracted his steps. The soldiers who followed behind were well-trained and also pulled the reins. Wei Yan circled back to the horse, sat on the horse's back, and his eyes shrank: "The leader is Jiang Wei?" ”

"Yes." The warrior reaffirmed.

Wei Yan snorted, furious. "Zhuzi, since he is not the prime minister, weishenme didn't say it earlier, do you want me to come to see him? Get back! As he spoke, he kicked the horse's belly and ran the way he came.

The soldiers did not speak, but left after beating their horses.

Wei Yan returned all the way back to the Huguan camp and entered the big tent in a huff. Wu Yi, who was sitting in the tent, was very surprised when he saw his appearance, and quickly stood up: "Wen Chang, you are ......?"

"It's too much of a deception." Wei Ba grimaced, threw the horsewhip on the case, took off his helmet and threw it into the arms of the warrior. "It's not the prime minister, it's Jiang Wei's kid. The prime minister is really, this kid lost 20,000 troops in Liupan Mountain last time, why did he take on such a heavy responsibility this time? ”

Wu Yi was also taken aback, and was somewhat unhappy in his heart. Whether it is him or Wei Yan, they are more qualified than Jiang Wei to lead these 30,000 troops, and it is really uncomfortable for the prime minister to do this. What's even more uncomfortable is Jiang Wei. In the previous inquiries, Jiang Wei did not reveal the news that the prime minister was not in the army at all, Wei Yan wanted to greet him, and he did not refuse, this was clearly to let Wei Yan meet him, and the official authority was too heavy.

Wei Yan is now turning back halfway, and he doesn't plan to give Jiang Wei face at all, and when the two meet, he really doesn't know how to get along.

Fa Miao walked in and was a little surprised to see Wei Yan here. After listening to what happened, Fa Miao smiled faintly: "Jiang Wei seems to really regard himself as the prime minister." ”

"He's worthy of it?" Wei Yan was dismissive.

Fa Miao smiled but did not speak. After a while, he said casually: "The battle of Luoyang was fruitless, and whether this Northern Expedition can achieve some results depends on the results of the annexation of the state." The prime minister asked Jiang Wei to lead the troops, this is to give credit to Jiang Wei. However, the time is limited, the accumulated reserves in Guanzhong are not enough to supply the army for too long, and Jiang Wei's lack of experience in leading the troops, I am worried that the prime minister will not be able to explain to Bixia at that time. ”

Wu Yi glanced at him, stroked his beard, and his face was gloomy.

……

Jiang Wei waited in the big tent for a long time, and he didn't wait for Wei Yan's shadow, so he couldn't help but be a little surprised. He sent someone to ask, and the herald rushed to the Huguan camp, only then did he know that Wei Yan had returned halfway.

Jiang Wei was furious, Wei Yan was blatantly despising him, and when he arrived at the camp, he actually left again, how could he still be a person in his eyes. Jiang Wei was angry, but he was helpless. If he fell out with Wei Yan, without his 10,000 elite horsemen to contain Xiahou Ba, it would be difficult for him to win the pot pass wholeheartedly. And if he can't take Huguan, he won't be able to occupy Shangdang, and this Northern Expedition will have no real achievements at all, and the prime minister will face huge doubts.

Jiang Wei led the army to Huguan and met with Wei Yan and Wu Yi. Facing Wei Yan, who was disdainful of him, and Wu Yi, who was silent, Jiang Wei swallowed his anger and made compromises. He discussed with Wei Yan, and Wei Yan led the cavalry to guard against Xiahou Ba and act as a perimeter guard, and he and Wu Yi were responsible for attacking Huguan.

Wei Yan was very unhappy and asked bluntly, "Is this the Prime Minister's order, or is it your Jihua?" ”

Jiang Weiqiang suppressed his anger. "General, does it make any difference? I came to attack the party on the order of the prime minister, and my jihua is naturally the prime minister's jihua. ”

"Of course there is a difference." Wei Yan stood up and patted the non-existent dust lightly. "If it's the Prime Minister's order, then I won't talk nonsense with you, and I'll just ask the Prime Minister directly when the time comes. If it's your jihua, forgive me for my hard time. ”

Jiang Wei took a deep breath and swallowed back the words that came to his lips. He was silent for a moment, and said lightly: "This is the arrangement of the prime minister before I leave." ”

Wei Yan's eyes tightened: "Indeed? ”

"Indeed." Jiang Wei nodded heavily: "If the general doesn't believe me, you can send someone to ask the prime minister." The prime minister is in Hangu Pass, and he has only come and gone for a few days. ”

"I will." Wei Yan pursed his lips and walked away.

Wu Yi didn't move, as if he hadn't seen anything. Jiang Wei waved his hand, asked the generals to retreat, moved in front of Wu Yi, and bowed and saluted: "General, before I came, the prime minister had an order, hoping that the general could help and seize Shangdang and Taiyuan." ”

Wu Yi raised his head and glanced at Jiang Wei with pity: "General, are you sure, time is running out." ”

Jiang Wei looked at Wu Yi with blazing eyes, and said word by word: "In order to repay the grace of the prime minister, I will never give up." ”

Wu Yi frowned, feeling that this sentence was a little ominous, and what I asked was how sure you are, are you not sure of such a sentence, or are you sure? Or do you doubt my loyalty to the Prime Minister? Thinking of this, Wu Yi was a little unhappy. However, he didn't say anything, just bowed and saluted: "Please rest assured, the general will help with all his might, such as the prime minister in person." ”

The corners of Jiang Wei's mouth were slightly raised, and he looked condescendingly at Wu Yi, who was obedient to his orders, and breathed a sigh of relief silently. He never expected Wei Yan to be able to listen to his orders, he only hoped that Wu Yi would be able to listen to his commands. With the help of a noble general like Wu Yi, he can firmly control the more than 30,000 troops, which is enough to conquer Huguan, which is only 5,000 people. As for Wei Yan, just stay on his side, the cavalry can't attack the city, and the credit for conquering Huguan is destined to have nothing to do with him

(To be continued......)