Chapter Seventy-Eight: Each Has His Own Calculation

Ma Tan gathered his troops and re-embarked on the journey of the Absolute Chen Cangdao.

Hearing that the Wei army's grain convoy was heading south, Ma Tan estimated that they wanted to cross the river at the junction of Huangshui and Weishui. In this way, they can follow Weishui to the west as soon as possible, and take the shortest road to reach Chencang.

Most of the grain transport teams did the same before, and they were basically stopped by Ma Tan halfway. The grain and straw escorted were basically borrowed by Ma Tan as firewood, and the fire was burned.

However, this time, Ma Tan ambushed in the area of Chencang Road early, but he couldn't wait for the arrival of the Wei army's grain transportation team. Ma Jian couldn't help but be puzzled, and immediately sent a scout to investigate and report again.

Soon, the scout returned, bringing shocking news to Ma Tan.

"The Wei army did not cross westward, but continued to cross the Weishui south?" Ma Tan was taken aback, a little incredulous.

"Yes, I saw them on the shore in a boat continuing south. Judging by their posture, they probably don't plan to go this way. The scout replied honestly.

"This Hao Zhao is ruthless enough, in order to avoid me, I'd rather go to the south bank of Weishui?" Ma Tan was shocked by this action.

The main reason why he chose to stop Chencang Road here is that it is the cheapest route for Chencang logistics. Yongzhou can't afford to take other routes, so theoretically you don't have to care.

As a result, now, in order to avoid him, Hao Zhao would rather let the grain team go to the south bank than take the Chencang Road.

There are mountains and forests over there, and the steep mountain roads make the logistics difficult comparable to Shu Road. It is estimated that more than half of the grain transported to Chencang will be wasted every time I go there, and it is estimated that there will not be enough to eat when I go to Chencang.

Is it necessary, how good it is to take Chencang Road, I don't often ask you to borrow grain. At most, once a month, can you avoid me like a plague god!

"General, what are we going to do about this? Why don't you withdraw to Longshan? Shu Ji looked at the problem relatively simply, he saw that the Wei army did not dare to take the Chencang Road, and the general's strategic intention was also achieved.

Does this mean they can withdraw and leave work?

"Withdraw? Can't be withdrawn! How can we make war exploits after withdrawing! Ma Jian shook his head and said very resolutely.

"I said before, as long as I am here, I don't want to transport a truckload of grain to Chencang......

"General, you didn't say ......"

"Shut up! I said it! Ma Jian said in a firm tone, he pointed to the mountains and mountains on the south bank of Weishui,

"Because the Wei people were afraid of us, they bypassed Chencang Road and ran to the south. But do they think we can't get along over there, it's definitely impossible! ”

"Let's go! Cross the Weishui River with me, go to the south bank, and teach those Wei people a hard lesson! ”

"Teach the Wei people a lesson!" The Qianghu people below shouted together, and the blood of each shouting was boiling.

Anyway, the big things are decided by the generals, and they just need to follow and rush.

"But general, we are all cavalry......" Shu Ji hesitated, although he also fought often in mountain combat, it was still not as comfortable as cavalry fighting infantry.

"What, scared?"

"What is the general's words, how am I afraid, this time I will take the lead in the charge!"

"You don't have to, I'd better do it."

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Just when Ma Tan was determined to cross the Weishui River and go to talk to Wei Jun in the mountains, a few people came to Longshan Luoyang.

Wang Ping personally went to the gate of the city to receive them, and the number of courtesies was similar to that of entertaining Ma Tan.

"Envoy, the last general didn't expect you to come in person." Wang Ping saluted respectfully to the leading officials.

"It's okay, General Wang has been guarding Luoyang for so long, and I haven't come to see it as the assassin of Yongzhou."

The one who took the lead was none other than Li Yan, the assassin of Yongzhou. Wang Ping didn't know what he thought, so he didn't handle government affairs in Xixian County for two months, and came to Luoyang.

"Li Yuanjun, I don't know if you came to Luoyang in person, what instructions do you have?" Although I don't like Li Yan very much, nominally he belongs to the other party's command, so it's better to be respectful.

"Naturally, I came here for Chen Cang." What Li Yan said was not tactful at all, and said directly.

"I heard that General Fenwei, Longxi Taishou Ma Jian was guerrilla against the Wei army in Chencang, and now the situation is still unknown. And Chen Cangnailong's right portal must be noticed, so he naturally wants to come and see it in person. ”

"It's too much for you, the Chen Cang war has already been arranged when the prime minister leaves, and it's foolproof." Wang Ping shook his head and said to Li Yan.

In any case, try not to get involved with Li Yan, this master likes to fight for power and profit. If it weren't for the prime minister's kindness and his diswillingness to attack his colleagues, Li Yan would have been dismissed and expelled a long time ago.

It's a pity that not only did he not engage him now, but also appointed him as the assassin of Yongzhou, it can only be said that the prime minister is still too soft-hearted.

"Really? Then why did I hear that General Wang had already repaired the book and went to Longxi County, hoping to use it for the Qiang Di Qu in Longxi? Li Yan didn't care, and said with a smile.

This sentence made Wang Ping's face change, and a trace of anger flashed in his eyes.

He did send someone to Longxi County to borrow troops, because he was worried that something would happen to Ma Yan. But he didn't report anything about it, but Li Yan had already learned about it.

This sentence is Li Yan's attitude, I have planted eyeliner here with you, and I know your actions.

Wang Ping, Wei Yan, Yang Yi, Ma Jian and others were all arranged by Zhuge Liang, and Li Yan actually planted eyeliner under them?

"It's a bit too much to make Jun do things!" Wang Ping's face was ugly, and he gritted his teeth.

"General Wang, don't be so angry, I don't mean anything else." Li Yan waved his hand again and again and said with a smile.

"I'm not here for anything else, just to help General Fenwei Ma Tan deal with the matter of Chen Cang."

"The risk of being harassed on the front line of Chencang for months is too great. It may be surrounded and annihilated by the Wei army at any time, which is by no means a long-term solution. ”

"So, my plan is to take Chen Cangcheng and solve all the problems directly!"

"Take Chencang?" Wang Ping was a little stunned, and he didn't know what to say for a while.

"That's right, this matter requires General Wang's cooperation to fight, and the three-way army will surprise Chen Cang." Li Yan nodded, and his expression looked a little serious.

"I have already inquired, the Wei army in the direction of Chencang has been harassed by General Youchang, and the army's morale is fluctuating. If at this moment, while their attention is on the young permanent department, they take the opportunity to go east, and then the west of Huangshui will belong to the big Han. ”

Although Li Yan is greedy for profit, he is also the minister of Shu Hantuo, and he is second only to Zhuge Liang in both governing the country and the army.

This time, Ma Tan's constant attacks in Chen Cang made him aware of the fighter. After two months of exploring, Li Yan already felt that the time was ripe.

"The Han army has been secretly assembled, everything is ready, and it is just the last moment." Li Yan spread out the map and said to Wang Ping.

"So, is General Wang willing to participate in this operation?"

Faced with Li Yan's invitation, Wang Ping fell silent, and hesitation flashed in his eyes.