Liu Chan took the storage horse lightly here, and was ready to send troops to Wei County.

The mountaineering artist Comrade Ma Tan, together with the deputy general Guan Xing, led 5,000 people under his command to climb the mountain......

It's just that unlike the active mountaineering in history, this time it was a must-climb.

The first stop of Ma Tannan's expedition was Zun County, which may not have been heard of by many people, but when it comes to Zunyi, it is widely known in later generations because of an important meeting.

Yan County belongs to the scope of Zunyi City in later generations.

Most of the county towns in Gulai are adjacent to water, and this place is also named after the water flowing through it.

The north of Juan County is mountainous, at this time it is called the Wolf Mountain, it is called the Lou Mountain Range in later generations, the north is steep and the south is slow, and it is not easy to cross.

"General, the soldiers are exhausted, the environment here is acceptable, do you want to rest for the time being?" Guan Xing was sweating and panting and said.

Even the Dian horse cannot be a help in this kind of terrain, and sometimes it needs someone to help pull it up.

After the army entered the mountain, the enemy was not seen, and the mountain was climbed.

Ma Jian was also out of breath and sweating like rain, but the excitement of leading the army for the first time made him feel like he had been beaten with blood, but he ignored the feelings of the soldiers.

At this time, when I heard the rumors, I saw that the soldiers were listless one by one by the weather and the constant climbing of the mountains, and they realized that something was wrong.

"What An Guo said is very true, so let the army temporarily camp here to rest."

When I really came out to lead the army, I found that marching and fighting a war was more complicated than what the military book said, and it could even be called trivial.

For generals, it is not just about arranging troops, but also killing the enemy bravely.

Food, grass, water, soldiers' physical strength, morale, and emotions...... There is a heart that can't be all the time.

Know yourself and know your opponent, and you will not be defeated in a hundred battles.

Ma Tan only knew at this time that these eight words were simple to say, and when it came to doing it, it was not easy to know oneself.

Fortunately, Guan Xing, who has been exposed to it since he was a child and has accumulated experience in the three counties, reminds him from time to time and helps Ma Jian make up for many shortcomings in details.

Details determine success or failure, and when an army marches, if you don't pay attention to it, it may become the fuse of the final failure.

"Thanks to An Guo helping me. After the battle, he set up a banquet with wine, got drunk with you, and chatted to express his gratitude. Ma Tan said with a smile.

Guan Xing is different from Wang Ping, first of all, his identity and status are there.

Wang Ping is just a general of Cao Wei and from a humble background, and even if Guan Xing is the second son, he is also the son of the former general and the second master of Hanshouting.

Historically, Ma Yan, who was born in the Jingzhou clan, did not look down on Wang Ping very much, and his refusal to listen to advice also had something to do with it, but now there is no such problem.

Moreover, Wang Ping is a big old man, although he has good ability and experience, but his conversation is very ordinary, and he speaks uprightly.

Guan Xing is different, humble and polite, extraordinary in conversation, and talented in learning, Ma Jian and him can be said to be familiar at first sight.

"The general's words are serious, and as a deputy general, it is within the general's duty to pick up the missing and fill the gaps. At the moment of the great enemy, we should work together to defeat the enemy army and share the worries of the crown prince. Guan Xing said with a smile.

Ma Tan had a big heart, and he felt that what he said made people so comfortable to listen to.

Then he took out the map and took the initiative to chat with Guan Xing about the battle situation.

"An Guo, look, when I cross the mountain in front, it should be the high rock of this non-wolf mountain." Ma Tan pointed to the map, "This is a natural pass, the terrain is dangerous, and it is the gateway to the north of Qiqi County."

"Previously, Yelang Country also used this as a basis, thinking that even if Zhu Bao didn't know that I had arrived at this time, there must be guards there."

Liu Chan's preliminary investigation provided important information to Ma Tan and Guan Xing, and they had a full understanding of the difficulties they were going to face before they came.

In the past, there was a more widely known name in the county, which was the country of Yelang, the country of Yelang who was arrogant.

And Gao Yanzi, later generations also have a more resounding name, called Loushanguan.

Xiongguan Mandao is really like iron, and now it is stepping forward from the beginning, which is this Loushan Pass.

No fortress was built here, because the cost of building a pass on this terrain was not at all affordable for the poor soldiers to wear fart curtains.

If there is a Xiongguan again, Ma Jian can directly turn around on the spot and go home.

"Yes, our army has come from afar, and the soldiers have gone over the mountains and waded through the rivers, even if they don't say it, they probably have complaints in their hearts." Guan Xing said in a low voice, "Gao Yanzi had better win it in one battle, if it falls into a war of attrition and the morale of the army plummets, this battle will be difficult to fight." ”

Their team is not the Red Star Army, and they urgently need a beautiful victory at this time to stabilize the morale of the army.

Ma Tan nodded: "What An Guo said is very true, as long as you take this place, with the strength of Qiqi County, the rest of the matter will be much simpler." ”

Liu Chan and Zhuge Liang allocated them the least number of troops, and they were not equipped with Lei Gong cannons, which of course was not deliberately given them small shoes, but a reasonable arrangement after full investigation.

Fighting a war is not just about fighting resources, but you should never want to fight a war without resources.

Don't say that there are no resources, it's basically bullshit, there are not many troops, the training is extremely low, the equipment is primitive and simple, and after so many years, the combat power and city defense are not much stronger than the primitive tribes.

Everything is difficult at the beginning, and for Ma Jian and Guan Xing, they are only at the beginning.

Ma Tan looked up and saw that the always gloomy sky here was also one of the reasons why the soldiers were depressed.

But he smiled at this time: "I have a plan, I should take this place quickly." ”

"Oh? I would like to hear about it. Guan Xing said curiously.

After Ma Jian finished speaking, Guan Xing's eyes lit up: "Very good, the enemy does not know that our army has arrived, and he will inevitably be more lax at that time, and he should act according to the general's plan." ”

After that, the army of Ma Tan stopped in this valley, and only sent scouts to investigate every day, and did not march again.

While the soldiers were recovering their strength, Guan Xing was doing ideological work for them: although we were a little bitter when we came, as long as we captured Gao Yanzi in front, there would be a smooth road behind, and the enemy would be vulnerable.

As long as you can take this place, it will be easy to take Zhu Bao and kill Zhu Bao, and everyone will have merit and rewards at that time.

A few days later, after the soldiers rested and recuperated, coupled with Guan Xing's unremitting efforts, the resentment caused by the difficult and dangerous road ahead was basically calmed down, and the enthusiasm for combat was reactivated.

All it takes is one victory to completely boost morale.

Now, Ma Jian has finally waited for the best time to attack.

It was already rainy and waterlogged, and it was nearly May, and the sky was so low that it seemed to be pasted on the face, and the air was filled with the smell of dampness.

"Make a contribution, at this time! I hope you will fight bravely and kill the enemy with me! Ma Jian pulled out his sword and pointed to the sky, "If you win, you should be rewarded for all your monarchs!" And I will scatter my reward with all the kings, and I will never break my word! ”

"Kill the enemy and make meritorious service! Kill the enemy and make meritorious contributions! ”

After adding another fire to Ma Tan, the soldiers' will to fight finally burned, and the army began to climb the mountain.

In front of Gao Yanzi, they successively lurked in the grass and trees.

Boom –

After a muffled thunderstorm, the rain trickled down and then gradually became heavier.

Seeing this, the patrolling guards hid back in the shed they had built, unloaded their armor and removed their troops, and went to rest.

In this regard, the guard general did not say anything, he himself was bored and gnawing on wild fruits, not to mention that the Shu army could not come so quickly.

Even if there were really enemy troops, who would launch an attack in such a ghost weather......

"Kill ——!"

The sudden shouting of killing frightened the guard so much that he almost choked on the fruit in his mouth, and beat his chest before finally vomiting out.

"What about knives? Where's my knife?! It was too late to put on his armor, and he hurriedly drew his long knife.

When he hurriedly got the weapon, he came out of the tent to see that the Shu army in the mountains had been killed, and his own people were still looking for leather armor weapons in a panic......

Not to mention commanding the battle, in this situation of being attacked without armor, he couldn't even organize the soldiers.

"Our army is resting ......"

Gao Yanzi made a quick decision and made the wisest decision - collapse, withdraw, sell, and slip!

followed Zhu Baoming, starved nine times in three days, can you really play with your life?

The open-minded guard turned around and left, but heard a loud shout from behind.

"The thief will be gone! Brazil Ma Zhong is here, stay behind! ”

He turned his head to look, and saw a strong man, dressed in leather armor and armed with a long knife and wooden shield, slashing down two fleeing defenders and galloping towards him.

The other defenders were all in tatters, but he was the best dressed and looked extremely bright, and he was immediately targeted by Ma Zhong, who was charging forward.

How dare the guards stay? It's just that this place is surrounded by cliffs on both sides, and there is only a narrow path to cross, which was originally a defense of oneself, but now it has become an obstacle to escape......

Although he fled quickly, he was far away, and by this time many deserters were already crowded on the road, and from time to time people were squeezed off the cliffs and trampled to death.

"Where to run!" After a short time, Ma Zhong had already caught up with the guards, and he was killed by the knife in one move.

Ma Tan and Guan Xing raided successfully, won the first battle, and their morale was greatly boosted, covering and killing the enemy all the way down Gao Yanzi and their morale was not reduced, and they went straight to the county under the mountain!

The second watch will be sent out in the evening.

(End of chapter)