Chapter 637: Ambush the Wei Army
Hearing the words "take the initiative", the Shu Han monarchs and ministers in the palace were in an uproar.
Cao Wei's army is menacing, they may not be able to take the city if they defend it, and Fa Zheng even asks to take the initiative?
"Da Sima Mo is not joking?"
Zhang Fei glared at Fa Zheng and couldn't help but say coldly,
"With our little strength, it's not enough for Yang Ling and Cao Wei to plug their teeth, why do you want to take the initiative to attack?"
Facing Zhang Fei's questioning, Fa Zheng smiled and asked rhetorically,
"Could it be that General Yide is afraid of Yang Ling?"
"Just kidding, how could I be afraid of Yang Ling's guy?!"
Zhang Fei shook his head resolutely.
"Since General Yide is not afraid, then please listen to me."
Fa Zheng smiled and said unhurriedly,
"The Wei army is pressing the border, and if we shrink up, we will lose the initiative on the battlefield."
"Instead of being beaten passively, it is better to take the initiative."
He paused, walked over to the hanging map, and said,
"If we divide our troops at Baishui Pass, according to your opinion, how will Yang Ling respond?"
Liu Bei looked at the terrain around the Sword Pavilion on the map, and said slowly,
"Baishui Pass is easy to defend and difficult to attack, and only a small team of soldiers and horses can withstand Guo Huai's tens of thousands of troops."
"Yang Ling should divide an army at the fork in the road and go to attack the defenders of Baishui Pass with the soldiers and horses of Liangzhou."
Fa Zheng nodded and said with a smile,
"Your Majesty is really far-sighted! The minister also thinks so, but in this way, it also gives us the opportunity to take the initiative. ”
"The Jinniu Road is densely forested and the terrain is steep."
"We can arrange a group of soldiers and horses in advance, and after the Wei army supporting Baishui Pass passes, we will surround it with the defenders of Baishui Pass."
"After destroying that Wei army, return to the Sword Pavilion immediately."
"The mountain road of Jinniu Road is narrow, and it is difficult for the army to spread out."
"Our army suddenly launched an attack, but I was afraid that Cao Wei's side would not have time to react."
"As long as there is a shout of killing here, the defenders of the Sword Pavilion will definitely be able to defeat the Wei army!"
"In this way, even if we can't repel the Wei army, we can buy some time for my Han!"
When Fa Zheng told his thoughts one by one, Liu Bei and the others were all dazzled!
I have to admit that Fazheng's strategy is interlocking and very clever!
Although there is a slight risk, once it succeeds, it will be able to hit the Wei army hard!
Liu Bei thought for a while and looked at Zhuge Liang on the side,
"What does the prime minister mean?"
Compared with the law of good and conspiracy, Zhuge Liang is relatively stable.
After listening to Fa Zheng's suggestion, he actually didn't agree with it in his heart.
At first glance, Fazheng's strategy seems to be very effective, but when you think about it carefully, there are many loopholes.
Not to mention anything else, what if Cao Wei found out about their movements, or didn't send troops to support Baishui Pass?
However, after thinking for a while, Zhuge Liang nodded and agreed,
"Chen thinks that Da Sima's suggestion, although risky, is worth a try!"
"That's good!"
Seeing Zhuge Liang agree, Liu Bei laughed happily.
And the reason why Zhuge Liang nodded was also helpless in the final analysis.
Under the suppression of Cao Wei's economy, Yizhou is already crumbling.
Now that the Wei army is coming, Shu Han is even more panicked, and rumors are spreading!
If you blindly defend the Sword Gate, even if Cao Wei can't attack it, after a long time, Shu Han will be self-defeating!
But if the Fa-rectification plan works, all the problems can be solved!
There's no way around it!
After determining the plan to implement the Fazheng, Liu Bei discussed with the ministers who should be sent to guard Baishuiguan.
"The location of Baishui Pass is dangerous, and the town guard general must stick to Yangling to divide his troops. The people who are arranged here must not only have the ability, but also have the spirit of not being afraid of sacrifice! ”
Zhuge Liang said, looking at Ma Yan,
"It's up to you to guard this place, I don't know what you think?"
Ma Tan only hesitated for a moment, and then said in a deep voice,
"My subordinates are willing to go!"
"Good!"
Liu Bei stroked his palms happily and smiled,
"Youyouchang is sitting in Baishui Pass, I can say that I am extremely relieved!"
Although on weekdays, Liu Bei doesn't look down on Ma Jian very much, and thinks that his words are exaggerated and his talents are average.
But at this juncture, Ma Yanken is willing to go to a dangerous place, which is already commendable!
After arranging for Ma Tan to sit in Baishui Pass, Liu Bei looked at Zhuge Liang and Fa Zheng again,
"According to the two of you, who can be responsible for going out of the city to ambush Cao Wei's soldiers and horses?"
Zhuge Liang and Fa Zheng glanced at each other, and subconsciously looked at Liu Feng.
Fa Zheng coughed lightly and said in a deep voice,
"King Chu has a strong personality and extraordinary strength, which is the most suitable!"
In order to avoid the situation of competing for the throne between Liu Feng and Liu Chan, after Liu Bei ascended the throne, he directly made Liu Chan the crown prince and canonized Liu Feng as the king of Chu!
Leading the army out of the city and serving as the general of the ambush must be resolute and brave before it is possible to break the Cao Wei army.
And in the entire Shu Han court, there is only Zhang Fei, who is the most in line with the requirements.
It's just that Zhang Fei is now old, and it is really unreasonable to let him go to the battlefield again.
Compared with Zhang Fei, although Liu Feng is a big difference, fortunately, he is in the prime of life, and he can make up for the gap to some extent!
"Would you like to go?"
Liu Bei looked at Liu Feng, his eyes full of anticipation.
"My son is willing to go!"
Liu Feng is categorical,
"Please rest assured that my son will defeat Cao Wei and disobey my father's expectations!"
Although he is Liu Bei's adopted son, seeing that Liu Chan has a weak temperament and average ability, Liu Feng has ambitions in his heart.
Even if he has been crowned king, if he defeats Yang Ling and makes immortal achievements, his father must always consider it, right?
"Okay, well, if you can repel the Wei army this time, Feng'er and Youchang should be the first to take the lead!"
Liu Bei laughed and said!
After finalizing all the details, Liu Feng and Ma Jian led a total of 10,000 soldiers and horses and left Chengdu in a hurry.
They traveled all the way through the starry night, and it only took half the time to arrive at the Sword Pavilion.
At the same time, Liu Feng and Ma Jian also received news that the Wei army had set off from Yangping Pass.
They didn't dare to slack off and left the Sword Pavilion immediately.
While passing through the three forks, the two turned around and headed towards Baishui Pass.
Estimating that the distance was almost the same, Liu Feng stopped and said solemnly,
"Mr. Youchang, I'll leave you to Baishui Pass!"
"Please rest assured King Chu, with me, Baishui Pass will never be lost!"
Ma Jian said seriously,
"As long as the King of Chu sends a message from here, I will immediately go out of the customs and attack the Wei army with you!"
"That's great!"
Liu Feng was also a little relieved.
After Ma Jian left with 3,000 men and horses, Liu Feng immediately ordered the remaining Shu Han army to hide in the mountains and forests on both sides of the road!
Seeing that their traces were well hidden, Liu Feng nodded with satisfaction and patiently waited for the news of the arrival of the Wei army.
Early the next morning, Shu Han's spies came to report that Cao Wei's vanguard soldiers and horses had arrived at the three forks.