Chapter Seventy-Seven: The Battle of Han and Wei (5)

On July 15, Cao Zhen and Zhang He went out of Tongguan and led 100,000 troops to Weinan. Zhao Yun lined up along the river outside Huayin City, with 2,000 troops to block the successors of Cao's army, and led 20,000 troops to meet the enemy's vanguard of 50,000 people, from noon to dusk, when the enemy army was tired, Pang De west of Liang Tie Cavalry 5,000 flanks suddenly attacked, cut the enemy army, defeated Cao's army, beheaded 5,000 people, fell into the water up to 10,000 people, and the river turned red. Of the 2,000 Han troops responsible for blocking the attack, less than 100 survived. Subsequently, Zhang He led the army to encircle Huayin, Zhao Yun and Pang De divided their troops into horns, and the two sides won and lost each other, and they were at a stalemate for a while.

On July 20, Xu Huang led 50,000 troops out of Xiangyang, broke the new city and Fangling, and the soldiers went down to the mediocre city, Kou Feng and Zhuge Qiao held the city and refused to fight, Xu Huang could not attack for a long time, and left 5,000 troops and horses to besiege the city, and the rest moved to Wuguan. Kou Feng did not listen to Zhuge Qiao's advice, led the army to attack the remaining troops, and was defeated by Xu Huang's return army, but fortunately Zhuge Qiao rescued him. Xu Huang bribed the big families in the city with high-ranking officials Houlu, Zhuge Qiao set up a banquet to clean up the city, killed the spies who entered the city, and then designed to lure Xu Huang into the city. Xu Huang and his subordinates pretended to be himself to enter the city and were shot dead at the city gate. Xu Huang was furious and attacked the city, from night to dusk, and attacked for more than 20 days, but he could not overcome it.

On August 10, Cao Jun Guo Huai wanted to cross Pujin, and Wei Yan had arrived in Linjin, but he did not show his banner, and he asked Wang Ping to avoid the river and camp. Wang Ping is also a general, famous for his bravery, Guo Huai was afraid of the Han army half-crossing and attacked, and did not dare to cross the river for a while. Gongsun Gong's army and horses crept in, collected boats and sheepskin felling everywhere, and rushed down the river from the upper stream. Feng Xi didn't expect that there were such people in the world who were not afraid of death, and they almost set fire to the water village. He Jiuqu counterattacked across the river with 20 small boats, leading the enemy into the whirlpool group, and the enemy lost as many as 1,000 people in an instant. Immediately afterwards, He Jiuqu broke the ships on the east bank of Gongsun Gong, and Gongsun Gong's men and horses had no way to retreat, so they fled into Feng Yi. Wu Ban led the army to besiege, but the Liaodong army and horses that came to the shore were extremely vicious, broke out of the formation, and fled to the north. Kong Ming was furious and ordered Wu Ban to send elite cavalry in pursuit, and in any case, the army would be completely defeated.

On August 20, Sun Quan ordered Xu Sheng and Pan Zhang to lead the army, and led Liu Zhang, who was captured by him in the battle of Jingzhou and named Yizhou Mu by him, and went up the river to Yong'an. Chen Zhi and Zhang Bao came to Kuiguan under the banner of Zhang Fei. Although Xu Sheng and Pan Zhang made meritorious contributions, first, Sun Quan did not give many soldiers and horses, second, the terrain of the Three Gorges was difficult to attack, and third, Ji Han had Zhang Fei personally lead the army, and there were many people and horses, so he did not dare to attack for a while. However, firstly, Liu Zhang's reputation is not good, and secondly, Ji Han's people are mostly from Chen Dao, and most of the military horses led by him and Zhao Yun are generals' subordinates under his father, so they can't play the slightest role.

On August 25, Cheriji of the Xiqiang State sent troops, but before reaching Qinghai Lake, they were ambushed by Ma Dai, and many people died. Jiang Wei and Guan Ping then marched together to attack, slashing the hungry He and the burning Ge, and the surrendered were more than 10,000 people.

On 1 September, Cao Pi personally led the Chinese army, set out from Luoyang, went up the river, and arrived at Tongguan on 15 September.

"This bastard!" In Chang'an, I cursed in a low voice and threw a letter on the table. Although all the news is not too bad. However, as the war progressed, our army began to show signs of struggle. Cao Pi's timing of this march is too hateful. Now that it is the autumn harvest, doesn't he know that if he doesn't harvest during the autumn harvest, he will have no food for a year! What kind of battle is going on in this space - of course he knows, but he is fighting the idea that I won't eat and won't let you eat. But Cao Wei is a fat man now, and it is not a big problem not to eat for three days, Ji Han is still a child who is about to grow his body, where can he stand it if he has no food! Eight hundred miles away, this is our granary! The successive hectic situations made my anger rise a little, and I would never show my emotions in front of my father.

"Now all the women and children have gone to the fields. Officials who had nothing to do with the military and government also went down to the fields, and even the eunuchs and palace maids in the palace went to the fields to speed up the harvest. In addition, it is necessary to strictly prevent sabotage and arson by enemy troops. The people take food as the sky, and all the rules are put first. After winning the battle, the most important thing is to keep the food in your mouth. The father had been sleeping on the sidelines, and said at this time, "Kong Ming,"

Kong Ming stopped the pen in his hand: "The minister is here." ”

"Beware of tigers and leopards."

The tiger and leopard ride, and it has not been dispatched for a long time. It is this team that once conquered three counties in the north, traveled thousands of miles, and was known as the reincarnation of "Mao Dun"; This army once broke Ma Chao and beheaded generals such as Chengyi and Li Kan; This army once traveled 300 miles in a day and night, chasing my father on the long board, and the mother of the Mi family threw herself into the well and captured my two sisters...... This army, with 100 people, will be pawns, all of them can fight habitually, hold sharp and strong, and be unstoppable. This army has always been personally controlled by the Cao family. This army has never lost a single battle.

I silently recalled the information of the tiger and leopard riding in my heart, and I couldn't help but grit my teeth. Cao Pi is here, will the tiger and leopard ride far?

But where is this force? Why isn't there even a little news of it? I can't help but sigh that our army's meticulous work is still too poor. It is just a matter of whether the Han Emperor is dead or alive and cannot get the news, how can he not even get the news of the enemy's tiger and leopard cavalry accurately. But in this day and age, there is no way to do it. In this kind of era when there are not many people killed, in this era when information is transmitted by people, the number of conscripts in farming is not enough, where can we send so many fine workers to establish an intelligence network, and moreover, even if we send fine workers, when they go to a strange place, I am afraid that they will be caught as strong men or eaten as food first. In contrast, our army's current intelligence network is stronger than that of Wei and Wu.

Kong Ming said: "Your Majesty, the minister knows where the two tigers and leopards are now. ”

I looked at him at the same time as my father.

"If the minister is not mistaken, the second cavalry of the tiger and leopard has been incorporated into the new fifth battalion, but I am afraid that it is the Xiao cavalry battalion."

"What evidence is there?"

"There is no evidence." When Kong Ming said this, he was still so calm. My father and I stopped asking. Whenever he says that, it's pretty much for sure.

"How long can Shangyong hold out, do you want to send troops to respond?" The father asked, "Cao Ying's five sons are good generals, Yu Ban is the most resolute, Zhang He is known for his skill, Lejin is famous for his achievements, Zhang Liao is heroic in battle, Xu Huang is strict in governing the army, and the second brother has been defeated by Xu Huang's miscellaneous army, can Feng'er and Qiao'er keep the mediocrity?" ”

Kong Ming frowned slightly, this did not escape my eyes. He said: "Your Majesty, Kou Feng asks to return to his original surname, and I hope Your Majesty will call it carefully, otherwise it will cause the ministers to doubt." The battle between Kou Feng and Zhuge Qiao to defend the city is not inappropriate at present. Shangyong is a fortified city, which has been reinforced for many years, and is not comparable to ordinary cities. His Royal Highness the Crown Prince defended the quail city with a lone army of 3,000, and the enemy was ten times larger, which could still make it difficult for Meng Jian to advance an inch. Looking at the battle report, except for Kou Fengzhong's pursuit, there are no obvious mistakes, and it is expected that there should be no obstacles. Xu Huang can't be mediocre, and Cao Pi won't let him go north to Wuguan. Therefore, there is no need to worry about the road. At present, it is necessary to prevent the enemy army from going out of Tongguan to break Weinan, cross the Yellow River to attack Linjin and pass through Lantian through the Qing mud pass. At present, Guo Huai's North Road army and horses are difficult to cross the river, and it is not enough to worry. There is no news of the enemy army at the moment, Zhao Yun and Pang De defend Weinan, and it is difficult to defeat Cao Jun with 40,000 troops. What's more, Weinan is the only way for these three enemy forces to take Chang'an, and if you hold Weinan, Chang'an will not be lost. ”

My father sighed, "I really want to go to the front line too - my body, why is this like this?" He shook his head, then said, "Beware of the tiger and leopard riding." ”

I smiled, "Father, you've already said it once. ”

"Really? I told you? I forgot. Kong Ming, Xinye can't hold it anymore, but I don't want to take away Liu Jingsheng's foundation, let's go. Go south to Jiangling and meet Liu Qi to make plans. ”

How did my father get confused again. I glanced at Kong Ming, turned around and explained, "Father, we are in Chang'an, not in Jingzhou. ”

"Chang'an? How did we come to Chang'an, but what about Jingzhou? Is Jingzhou still there? How is the second brother? The father became anxious, "How is the second brother?" ”

"Father, don't scare your sons. We are in Chang'an, and we have established Jihan. You are the son of Ji Han, we are facing Cao Pi's attack, have you forgotten? "I carefully reminded my father not to have any major problems, at this critical time.

"How could I forget, I have the best memory!" His father stood up and walked out, helping him inside, but he pushed him aside: "I'm not old enough to walk. ”

I found that my father's face was ugly, and I asked with some concern: "Father, it seems that your face is not very good, but do you want to pass on the imperial doctor?" ”

He shook his head and said, "What are you thinking?" I'm still very strong, and I'm going to defeat Cao Pi myself! ”

I summoned a chamberlain and told him to go to the imperial doctor, and then I personally helped my father and went to the next dormitory. Along the way, my father was whispering: "Cao Pi, you dare to deceive me." I'm going to beat you! ”

I was so anxious that I knew that my father was making another mistake, so I just responded: "Yes, defeat him!" ”

My father suddenly pushed me away: "Go to the stable, bring my BMW to Lulai!" ”

"Father, Lu died in Shuzhong, and he was shot to death along with Pang Junshi."

"Nonsense! This is the BMW that Zilong just gave me, and they also said that this horse is not the master, but I rode it, jumped three feet, and flew over Tanxi. Heroes of the world, can they be like me? ”

"Nope. Of course not. ”

"You know no, good, good! Liu Xuande is a hero in the world, no one knows. Dare to lie to me? Dare to call me old? Take my double-strand sword, and I will be able to mount and kill the enemy!" ”

"Yes, yes, Father, you can rest and rest, and it will be fine in a while." I said softly.

But he suddenly became angry, and as soon as he reached out from his belt, he drew his long sword and struck at me. I was so frightened that I ducked backwards. One of the chamberlains had already embraced his father's waist, and the father returned his sword and slashed the chamberlain to the ground, shouting to the sky, "Bring me a horse!" I am Liu Xuande, the son of Ji Han, the world is my world, I see which one dares to snatch it! Cao Cao! Cao Pi! Sun quan! Lu Meng! Come on! ”

He swung his long sword, stumbled under his feet, and suddenly fell, the sword slashed into his leg, and blood was dripping. I pounced, snatched my sword in one hand, and cried out loudly, "Father, wake up! I'm Adou, your son! Now that Ji Han is in danger, you have to hold on, if you have a good one, what can you do with your sons! ”

My father's eyes were closed, his face was pale, and beads of sweat the size of beans flowed down his forehead, drenching his whole body in an instant.

At that moment, I felt that the sky was about to fall.