"So the prime minister plans to make me the commander-in-chief and be fully responsible for attacking Chang'an?" Ma Tan was a little surprised, although he started leading the troops alone two years ago, but this time it was very special.

This time, the prime minister was still in the army, but let him be in charge of commanding the battle instead of going into battle himself, which means a lot of things.

If it happens this time, maybe the prime minister will not lead troops to fight again in the future. At that time, the general and the prime minister are likely to be separated, and Prime Minister Zhuge will be transferred to internal affairs full-time.

"You're right, if you can successfully capture Chang'an, I won't be too involved in the Northern Expedition in the future." Zhuge Liang saw what Ma Jian was thinking, and he didn't shy away from it at all, and said directly and generously.

"So, are you sure that you can conquer Chang'an and drive Sima Yi out of Guanzhong within three months? The great general of the future? ”

Although he had expected it before, when he heard Zhuge Liang say it himself, Ma Jian still breathed a little heavily.

General Shu Han, the meaning of this position is not trivial. He represents all the military power in the world, and represents that in the future, the entire army of Shu Han will be at his disposal.

Although the emperor's seal was still required halfway, there would be basically no problem in the Liu Chan era. Even if the crown prince Liu Xuan ascends the throne, there will be no obstacle to this, after all, Ma Jian is the prince's teacher.

Such an important position was promised by Zhuge Liang himself, and he was directly assigned to him.

Of course, according to Zhuge Liang's meaning, this general position was not given to him immediately, but to Wei Yan, the leader of the Yuancong faction, for a few years, and to give an explanation to this old general who had given Shu Han Rongma a lifetime.

When Zhuge Liang stabilized the inside of the court and had the strength to go east again, it was the moment when Ma Tan took office as a general.

This responsibility is not insignificant, even Ma Yan, who has always been decisive with a big heart, hesitated.

"Prime Minister, it's really not a matter to conquer Chang'an in three months, but the position of general is ...... With my adventurous personality and the ability to be the first in battle, I can do such an important position......"

"You're too embarrassed to mention it, aren't you? The commander-in-chief of the three armies should be the first to ascend to the soldiers, you are justified! "It's okay that Ma Tan didn't mention it, but as soon as he mentioned it, Zhuge Liang suddenly became angry, and he got up directly and was about to go to find Zenzi with chicken feathers.

"I'm going to have to give you a beating today, so you can remember it for a long time!"

But this time, Ma Jian didn't slip away as usual, but sat honestly in his position and said seriously,

"Prime Minister, this is really not suitable for me, since I started from the right side of the expedition, I have been used to going first in every battle. In fact, whether they are looking at me or not, I will try my best to go to the front line in person. ”

"That's my habit of fighting, and it's hard to break. So I still think that the position of general is not suitable for me, and if I really die in battle one day, the impact on the society will be huge. ”

The previous position is okay, even when he arrives at the general of the chariot cavalry, Ma Jian doesn't think that he will affect the battle situation much one day. But the position promised by Zhuge Liang is really important, and it can't be that Ma Jian is not serious.

Seeing Ma Tan's rare extreme seriousness, he didn't smile and fool the past, and Zhuge Liang also fell silent. After being silent for a long time, Zhuge Liang threw the chicken feather Zen aside, sat down lightly and said,

"Do you think you have a choice? Childhood? ”

"Do you know how many of your hardcore parts have been in the army over the years? Jiang Wei, Shu Ji, Deng Fan, Zhang Wei...... The generals you have promoted are the pillars of the new generation of the army, and they are more willing to listen to your orders. ”

"If you are not a general, and you are replaced by another general to take on this great responsibility, do you think you can command the Han army?"

"Youchang, since you asked for orders to go to the street pavilion, you have no way out. Until now, the position of this great general belongs to you, and you can't help it! ”

"As for whether your personality is suitable or not, that's a matter for you to be a child, and you need to solve it."

Zhuge Liang's calm words also directly blocked Ma Yan's retreat. There is one meaning throughout the article, the position of General Shu Han must be yours!

If anyone else were to do so, he wouldn't be able to command the whole country so smoothly. And Shu Han's family background is too thin, and he can't withstand one or two rounds of party struggle.

In this regard, Ma Jian can only be silent, and when it comes to this, the matter is already a certainty. Ma Jian also knows that many things are involuntary when he arrives in this position.

Come on, I look like I'm going to have to figure it out myself......

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After coming out of Zhuge Liang's military tent, Ma Jian also successfully became the temporary commander-in-chief of the siege of Chang'an. Wei Yan, Wu Yi, Chen Shi and other generals were all deployed by him.

Zhuge Liang greatly delegated power in the military account of the Chinese army, and was responsible for handling logistics for the army full-time.

With Zhuge Liang personally in charge of logistics and taking the team of the Prime Minister's Mansion into battle, Ma Jian basically didn't have to think about any logistics problems. He now needs to be in charge of the front-line deployment full-time, and think about how to take down this No. 1 fortified city in the northwest in front of Cao Wei's first king and eight shells in three months.

Three months is the most critical window period for Zhuge Liang's calculation. After three months, the Weishui thawed, and the Han army's grain routes would be affected as a result. In addition, fighting against the water itself is a taboo for soldiers, and if it drags on until that time, the Han army can only retreat to Weibei for long-term planning.

This time is not long, but it is not too short, but in general there are still many things that can be done. But how to capture this place, Ma Jian had to go to Chang'an to investigate in person to know.

So after some preparations, Ma Tan took Ma Zhong and a few horsemen out of the camp at dusk and came to a position a few miles near Chang'an.

Guarded by only a few people, Ma Tan began to spy on the walls of Chang'an in the setting sun.

I don't know if I don't see it, Ma Jian was startled after snooping. At this moment, the Chang'an city wall is not the so-called dilapidated at all, but looks extremely thick.

The city walls are not only high but also extremely strong, even in the south of Xiangyang, can not be compared. Especially in addition to the main wall of Chang'an City, the Wei army also built many female walls, and a large number of soldiers relied on these walls to guard.

This is obviously the masterpiece of Sima Yi, who not only repaired the Chang'an city wall for three years, but also built new cities in key places nearby.

With so many strong walls, the idea of Ma Tan's assault was completely extinguished. With this level of defense, even if Ma Jian moved out hundreds of eight-bull crossbows, he didn't want to take down this city.

But......

"Is it feasible to destroy the walls? Master Pu came to Guanzhong with the army. Ma Tan touched his chin and looked at Chang'an City thoughtfully, considering the feasibility of this idea.

However, just when Ma Tan was looking at Chang'an City and thinking about countermeasures, Ma Tan's cong suddenly found that the gate of Chang'an City suddenly opened.

Hundreds of Wei cavalry, equipped with stirrups and common saddles, suddenly came out of the city and rushed straight towards Ma Tan.

"Ma Tan'er, get off the horse and die!"

(End of chapter)