Lu Xun faked defeat to Zhang He with a half-crossing of the frustrated water. When Zhang He led the army to cross the river, Zong pre-released water in the upper reaches of the frustrated water, broke the Cao army that crossed the river, and Zhang He abandoned Mayuan Mountain and left.

Fu County, Cao Jun Dazhai.

In the big tent, Xiahou Yuan had an angry face, scolded the case, and said: "Zhang He, you claim to be good at material change, but now Lu Xun is arrogant in the enemy's strategy, and the elite of the striker is all in your hands, what should you be guilty of?" ”

"This~"

saw Zhang He's hair in a messy bun, his face was stained, and he looked ashamed.

Xiahou Yuan was furious, stood up, and said: "I will let you be the vanguard, open the way and cut down the forest, not let you go out to fight and break the enemy." Seeing Lu Xun go to war today, you are greedy for merit to face the battle, and the enemy is treacherous, resulting in serious casualties among the sergeants, and you have the face to return to the camp to see me? ”

Zhang He lowered his head and did not dare to speak, very ashamed.

The battle of Frustration made him ashamed. After more than 20 years of fighting, he was humiliated at the hands of the fledgling Lu Xun.

Once he thought that he had ridiculed Lu Xun like Zhao Kuo before the war, his face was hot and painful.

Abandoning the city to face the battle, half-crossing and attacking, backing the water in formation, and setting him down, Lu Xun almost played him around, in order to lure himself across the river and make a decision on the water.

Xia Hou paced in the tent, looking at Zhang He so embarrassed, as if he thought of the defeat at the hands of Huo Jun at the beginning, and his heart became more and more angry.

"Come on, detain Zhang He and engage in military law!" Xiahou Yuan commanded.

Xiahou Yuan's official position was the general of the expedition to the west, and he also held a holiday, so he theoretically had the right to punish any general and civilian official.

The left and right warriors pressed Zhang He's shoulders and wanted to take them down.

"General, slow!"

The protector Du attacked out of the ranks, and said: "The three armies are easy to get, but one general is hard to find." Although General Zhang was defeated by Lu Xun, he had made great achievements in his past battles and was a favorite general of Wei Gong. Now because of the defeat of the army, it is necessary to use the military rule to rule it, and I am afraid of chilling people's hearts. ”

"In the opinion of the attack, why don't the generals let General Zhang entangle the defeated army, and transfer some men and horses with him, so that he can make meritorious contributions. If there is another defeat, it will be reported to the Duke of Wei and then dealt with. ”

Xiahou Yuan pondered for a while and said: "Since Du Hujun's words, I will temporarily exempt you from responsibility, and then give you 3,000 men and horses to stay in the army." If there is another mistake, there will be no forgiveness. ”

Zhang He looked happy, bowed his hand to Xiahou Yuan, and said: "If he loses again, please behead the general, there will be no complaints!" ”

"Good!"

Seeing that Zhang He's attitude of admitting his mistake was good, Xiahou Yuan's anger gradually subsided, and said: "I have been hiding in the mountains for a long time, so I will retreat and take a bath and rest now." ”

"No!"

After Zhang He left, Xiahou Yuan sat back on the couch and said: "Lu Xun is valued by Liu Bei, he is not an ordinary Confucian student, and now he has defeated our army, so he will retreat to Yangping Pass, I don't know what you have to teach me?" ”

Since Xiahou Yuan was taught by Huo Jun twice, he is not as reckless as before, he can listen to the advice of his subordinates, and he has grown a lot, so he has the merit of sweeping Guanzhong and Tiger Stepping Guanright.

Yang Fu pondered for a while and said: "General Qiyu, our army marched from Qishan, Fu Luo, and Bao Xian, and each had a fierce general and a sharp soldier. Lu Xun relied on nothing more than a fortified city, but judging from the march of the three armies, Lu Xun only had 20,000 soldiers under his tent, and it was quite difficult to defend the siege. ”

"Therefore, in the opinion of Fu, when looking for him to enter Hanzhong, and then divide Lu Xun's soldiers and horses, so that his soldiers are outnumbered. Whenever one enters Hanzhong, it causes panic among the people, and the defenders of Yudao will collapse without a fight! ”

Yang Fu, as a talented person in Longxi, was appointed to join the army, which shows that the military strategy is not bad.

Lu Xun did not have many soldiers and horses, and Cao Jun advanced from three roads. Lu Xun needs to be divided into three troops to guard the periphery, and even without knowing the details of the enemy, Lu Xun also has troops to guard the Meridian Valley, so as not to be smuggled by Pang De like Zhang Lu.

In other words, the more passages Lu Xun divided his troops to guard, the more scattered the troops under his account became. As his forces were scattered, he became more unable to resist the attacks of his troops and horses.

"Oh?"

Xiahou Yuan was curious and asked: "Yishan is too guarded by Wudu, and I know more about the terrain of Hanzhong, but I don't know what road can enter Hanzhong?" ”

Yang Fu pondered a little and said: "General Qiyu, in the past, Zhang Fei defeated Han Sui's battle, Zhang Fei was trapped in Yangping Pass, and he sneaked from Baishui Road to outside the pass and raided Han Sui's department. Today, the general can follow Zhang Fei's old strategy and smuggle into Hanzhong from the Baishui Road. ”

"General Shi attacked Yangping, General Zilian went to Fu Luo, Ma Chao entered the Bao Slope, and there were partial troops to take the Baishui Road, and the soldiers sent four ways, Lu Xunzong is Han Xin alive, and the cover cannot be defended."

Xiahou Yuan stroked his beard and said: "Lu Xun can be proud of the enemy's heart and defeat the enemy, which shows that he is not a scheming person. Baishui Road, the old road that Zhang Fei walked, it is impossible for Lu Xun not to be prepared. If there are few soldiers, it is useless, and if there are many soldiers, it is easy to be ambushed, and this way is afraid that it is difficult to do. ”

In history, Liu Bei bypassed Yangping Pass and smuggled into the mountain road in Hanzhong, and now after being used by Zhang Fei, everyone already knows it.

Of course, the Bashu mountains and rivers are vertical and horizontal, and there has never been any level that can stop the enemy army. Yangping Pass seems to be stuck on the road into Hanzhong, but it actually covers the surrounding landscape stronghold trails. Soldiers and horses dispatched from Yangping Pass could easily defeat the enemy army that entered Hanzhong from the trail.

Hanzhong Taishou Zhao Ang got up and said: "Baishui Dao, the enemy and I know everything. Why didn't the general order a partial army and bluff to bewitch Lu Xun. Taking advantage of the enemy's unpreparedness, he led a large army to attack Yangping. In this way, Lu Xun divided the soldiers of Yangping Pass to the middle road, and the sergeants in the pass must be empty, this time for the general to use force! ”

Zhao Ang, the word Weizhang, is a native of Xicheng, Hanyang. Loyal to state affairs, there are many suggestions in defeating Ma Chao, Yang Fu offered to take the Qiang tribe of Wudu, and dispersed the hearts of the Qiang soldiers under Ma Chao's tent, which came from him.

Among the sages in Longyou, Zhao Ang and Yang Fu are equally famous, and they have their own abilities. Today, Cao Cao surrendered to Longyou, accepted Zhao, Yang and other Longyou scholars for his own use, and appointed officials in each commission.

Xiahou Yuan was overjoyed and said: "Yishan and Weizhang's strategies are exquisite, can Lu Xun'an stop such an advance?" ”

The order went down, and ordered Zhang He to make meritorious service for his crimes, lead the headquarters to walk the Baishui Road, and bluff into Hanzhong. After the enemy army withdrew, our army took Yangping Pass directly. ”

Xiahou Yuan said: "The merits of the two of you will be included in the book, and they will be rewarded together with Kehanzhong." ”

"General Xie!"

——

Yangpingguan, Parliamentary Hall.

Lu Xun defeated Zhang He and captured more than 4,000 people, such a great victory, sweeping away the gloomy atmosphere of the army's pressure. Everyone smiled and praised Lu Xun for his outstanding use of soldiers.

Everyone was praising Lu Xun, but he was not shocked, sitting on the couch in Confucian clothes, and there was a map of Hanzhong on the desk.

Yang Ang's saliva splashed, telling everyone about Lu Xun's wonderful operation to defeat Zhang He and how to deceive his performance. Everyone listened attentively and couldn't help but applaud when they talked about the wonderful things.

Zong Yu raised his head and Lu Xun's face was as usual, and asked, "The general broke Zhang He, why don't you like it?" ”

Lu Xun pointed to the map and said: "Defeating Zhang He is only a small victory, not worth rejoicing." Ma Chao, Cao Hong, and Xiahou Yuan's soldiers entered Hanzhong in three ways, and how to protect the city against the enemy needed to be carefully considered. ”

Zong Yu smiled and said: "Today's defeat of the enemy's soldiers, the morale of our army has soared, and the old and the old can be entrusted, and the strategy of dividing and defending the siege may be able to resist the enemy outside Hanzhong." ”

Lu Xun shook his head and said: "There are many channels in Guanzhong into Hanzhong, there are three roads in Meridian, Fu Luo, and Bao Xian, and there are two roads in Longxi into Han, Qishan and Baishui. If you divide the siege and use the soldiers and horses under the Hanzhong tent, can you control it? ”

Then, Lu Xun stared at Yangping Pass on the map and said: "Yangping Pass seems to be dangerous, but there is a white water road that leads to Hannan. If the enemy secretly attacks the White Water Road, the Yangping Pass is useless; If the enemy walks in the white water road, and actually takes Yangping Pass, our army is in danger! ”

"If there are 30,000 soldiers in the Han today, they dare to defend the siege. But now there are only 20,000 old and weak, and it is difficult to defend the surrounding areas! ”

For Hanzhong, dividing the siege is the safest strategy, but it is not a panacea, if the force is too small, it will be broken by the enemy, how to talk about defending the siege?

Zhao Ang's strategy of 'Ming Xing Baishui Road and stealing Yangping Pass', what can Lu Xun guess?

He can't gamble!

Bao Xian, Fu Luo, and Meridian all need to be guarded by troops, and there are soldiers on the periphery and emptiness inside. Whenever an army broke through the defensive line, the entire defense system of Hanzhong divided into Zhuwei collapsed instantly.

As the Taishou of Hanzhong, Lu Xun has to plan for the worst-case scenario, and he has to ensure that Hanzhong cannot be lost in his hands.

Zong Pre pondered for a while and said, "In this way, the general ordered the sergeants to evacuate the crossing and let Cao's army enter Hanzhong?" ”

Lu Xun nodded and said, "There are few soldiers in Hanzhong today, and it is difficult to defend the peripheral crossings. Today, Zhang He is broken, and the army's spirit is excited, and it can be used. I want to raise troops into the two cities of Chuyang and Chenggu, and hold on to the city to wait for reinforcements. ”

After a pause, Lu Xun said: "The two cities of Weiyang and Chenggu are located north of Hanshui, which divides the east and west of Hanzhong. Chenggu can resist the army of Luogu and Meridian Valley, and Weiyang can block the soldiers and horses of Baoxian and Qishan. Collect Hanzhong's military rations in the two cities, and do not break the two cities, and Hanzhong is not owned by Cao's army. ”

"The reinforcements entered the south of Han from Badi, and our army was in the north of Han, although the Cao army was numerous at that time, it divided the north and south of the Han River, and took care of one and the other. If the battle is won, Cao's army will retreat, and Hanzhong can be protected. ”

In terms of defensive operations, Lu Xun can be called a master. Before breaking Zhang He, he had already formulated a defensive strategy.

The core of defending the city lies in the sergeants daring to fight. Half of the troops in Hanzhong belonged to new soldiers or descended soldiers, and if they did not win a battle, they would be motivated. Not to mention defending the siege, it is difficult to retreat to the two cities.

Defeat Zhang He now, morale is boosted. The army retreated to the second city, with Lu Xun under the command, and the sergeants worked together to defend the second city, which was not difficult.

As Lu Xun said, the reinforcements entered Hannan, and they were entrenched in Hanbei, how could Cao's army take Hanzhong?

Zong Pre thought for a moment and said: "If the general's policy is followed, Hannan's gains and losses are very important. However, if the reinforcements are difficult to break through the Hannan Cao army, what is good? ”

Lu Xun took out the letter from his cuff and said in a low voice: "The lord has ordered Huo Du to lead the soldiers to gallop thousands of miles to help, with Huo Du's ability, why not defeat the Hannan Cao army?" ”

"When Huo Du set out from Wuhan, he had ordered General Huang Hansheng to go north over Xiong Mountain, pass through Shangyong, Xicheng and other enemies, and rescue Hanzhong."

Zong Yu showed excitement and said, "General, why don't you spread this news to everyone?" ”

Lu Xun took back the letter and said with a smile: "How can you use this letter now, when Cao's army has been attacking the city for a long time and the people's hearts are shaken, you can only take the letter and show it." And because there are Cao Jun spies in the defense army, you can't show it. ”

Lu Xun was witty, and Huo Jun had a great reputation since Jinkou defeated Cao Cao, and the world knew it. When used well, it is a stimulant that can inspire the confidence of the sergeant to defend the city in times of crisis.

"The general is wise!"

Zong Yu understood Lu Xun's deep meaning and praised.

Seeing that everyone in the hall was still discussing, Lu Xun pulled over the sect and said in a low voice: "When the Cao army enters Hanzhong, it will attack Chuyang, and Chenggu is worry-free." Jun led 5,000 troops to defend Chenggu, and when he went west to listen to the news of the old general, and conveyed the information of Cao's army to Badi. ”

"No!"

(End of chapter)