Three Kingdoms: I help Liu Bei grow thousands of miles

Chapter 902

At the end of October, An Ding's ranger scouts captured Xi Zuo near Qi County and learned about Liu Bei's latest actions.

Facing Liu Bei's almost all-star lineup, Cao Zhen was led by the nose to move in Yongliang for several months. Not only lost Guanzhong, but also Tianshui County. But the tense situation around Chang'an only lasted less than half a year.

Liu Bei used troops against Longyou and Tianshui at the same time, explaining that the information in Xizuo's mouth was highly credible. Soochow was destroyed in March by Lantian, Jiaozhou, and was already stationed in Ruxu. Cao Pi had no choice but to transfer soldiers from Huainan to the Central Plains. It was transferred back, so Tongguan's research was in vain.

Cao Zhen sent rangers to Guanzhong to verify the information. As a result, there was indeed a large army mobilization around Chang'an. When he got the news, he hurriedly summoned the generals under his account to discuss countermeasures.

After several months of waiting and testing, the stable Wei Jiang's confidence was repeatedly frustrated, and his success in recapturing Chang'an became increasingly elusive. The supply line was completely cut off, and the clothes, quilts and food from the Central Plains were gone.

After years of war in Anding County, the population dropped from 30 to 16. The people Zhang Ji forced to relocate from Wudu were basically digested by Tianshui County and Guanzhong, and now they have once again become Liu Bei's subjects.

During the Three Kingdoms period, an average of 30 to 1 people raised a soldier, so the current population of Anding can only support [-] people. Cao Zhen stationed troops here in addition to squeezing the people as much as possible, but also from Beidi County to the east of Anding, and Wuwei, which has a larger population. The recruitment of supplies, even so, was barely manageable. Cao Zhen also asked the soldiers to take the lead in saving food and clothing, and the hard days continued day after day.

After listening to Cao Zhen's military briefing, the soldiers under the tent collectively lowered their heads, muttering in their hearts that they still came, but they didn't expect to come so soon.

Guo Huai, Cao Zhen's long history, was quite old. Seeing that everyone was dejected and silent, he took the lead to encourage the generals: "Liu Bei has Pang Tong and Fa Zheng around him. These two are senior strategists. You generals should not be frightened by rumors. , Maybe they deliberately used tricks. If Zhang Fei really wanted to attack Longyou, he should keep it a secret in the army. Why did even the little scout know about it? I absolutely don't believe it."

"The art of war is false, but I think this military situation is true. Longyou and Anding are separated by Tianshui and Longshan. Even if we know it, what can we do? If Zhang Inspector really died of illness, how could Zhang Fei and Ma Chao let go of the opportunity? ?” Zhang He gave different opinions.

"Junyi's analysis is not unreasonable. He said it was the conspiracy of Pang Tong and Fazheng, but what about Lantian's attack on Dongwu? The former emperor's all-powerful soldiers have not been captured, and the country can be destroyed by a mere unknown person in Jiaozhou?" Guo Huai I have been in Yongliang all year round, so I know little about the situation in Lantian.

Before Zhang He could answer, the white-haired Cao Zhen stretched out his hand to stop him and said, "Before the late emperor passed away, he praised Lan Ziyu highly, saying that this person's strategy is not inferior to Pang Tong and Fa Zheng's, and Lu Bu's ever-victorious camp has also been expanded by him to form an army. An army of 1 people is indeed not an idler."

"Isn't it the heavy armored infantry that was trapped in the camp? Lantian defeated Sun Quan's navy with infantry? It's unbelievable to say that the final general agrees with Governor Guo's deduction that Lantian's destruction of Wu should be the fake news released by Pang Tong and Fazheng. " Hu Zun said with his fists clasped.

"It can't be said that it is impossible. Why did the defenders of Tongguan shrink the line of defense? If there is nothing important in the direction of Huainan, His Majesty will never ignore it. Liu Bei has already ascended the throne and proclaimed himself emperor. "Zhang He has a cautious personality and always likes to think about the worst.

"Maybe Sun Quan did something in Huainan." Hu Zun muttered.

Cao Zhen looked at Zhang Yun and nodded, "Jun Yi is right. Liu Bei is now so powerful that he can suppress our Wei State head-on. Whether it is Lantian destroying Dongwu, or Sun Quan going to attack Hefei again, in short, His Majesty has no reinforcements to help you." , and we have to think about how to retreat from the enemy."

Zhang He clasped his fists and offered his advice: "Liu Bei's soldiers and horses are in high morale, and the final general suggests not to fight head-on. They won't have too many troops in two-line combat. There are high mountains on both sides of Jingshui River. They can use the terrain of the river valley to hold on. We rely on the city's own back The advantage, the enemy's food is exhausted and hungry, and the cold will naturally retreat, the general will surely win if he pursues again, Wei Yan was transferred to Chengdu to suppress the rebellion, Liu Bei only has Huang Zhong at his disposal, right?"

"And Zhao Yun." Cao Zhen frowned.

"Zhao Yun?" Zhang He was taken aback, and then quickly asked: "Isn't this person guarding Huayin, responsible for defending against Zhu Wenbo (Zhu Ling)?"

Cao Zhen was full of bitterness: "Your Majesty took away the soldiers and horses that attacked Guanzhong, so Liu Bei naturally didn't need to put the general on the side. Although Zhao Yun and Huang Zhong only have 2 people, don't forget our own disadvantages. Winter is coming. Without follow-up food and grass, defending the city is tantamount to waiting for death."

"Then please make a plan early, general. If Zhang Cishi really dies, Zhang Fei and Ma Chao can drive northward along Longyou. No one can stop Jincheng and Wuwei. They must send people back to defend Wuwei." Zhang Yun hastily reminded.

Cao Zhen nodded in affirmation, "The main force of Yongliang was assembled in Anding to cooperate with the reinforcements from the Central Plains to seize the pass, but now the situation seems to have changed, and certain adjustments must be made. I decided to divide [-] troops back to defend Wuwei. The food conditions are difficult, and the supplies from Wuwei and Beidi are not enough, so we have to find ways to collect food from Zhangye and Jiuquan."

"The final general is willing to take on this important task." Zhang Yun was the first to jump out and ask for a job. Instead of starving and desperately fighting on the front line, it would be easier to slip away to supervise food and defend the city.

Zhang Yun's reaction was so fast that the other generals in his tent were caught off guard. He thought that such a good job was robbed, but the other party's official position was second only to Cao Zhen, so he didn't dare to stand up and fight for power.

Zhang Xi also decided that he would be faster, and no one else would compete with him. The pride in his heart was almost revealed on his face, but Cao Zhen ruthlessly rejected him.

"Junyi took the initiative to share his worries, which moved me very much, but Zhao Yun and Huang Zhong are all powerful generals in the world. If General Zhang is not here, the morale of our army will collapse quickly." Cao Zhen looked at the others after speaking, and finally his eyes fell on Guo Huai's face said, "Boji, it's still up to you to lead the troops back to guard the grain."

"The last general takes orders." Guo Huai stood up and took the military order.

Then Cao Zhen pointed to the map and said: "Zhao Yun and Huang Zhong will gather in Qi County, and finally they will go north along Jingshui. The most important place right now is the valley where Jingshui and muddy water meet. If this place cannot be guarded, then the supplies of Beidi County will be lost No more, General Junyi."

"The end is here." Zhang He clasped his fists.

"Now I will join you with [-] soldiers and immediately go to the village five miles south of Jingni Valley. We must block Zhao Yun and Huang Zhong's first round of onslaught, otherwise Anding County will be in danger." Cao Zhen looked solemn.

"Wei." Although Zhang He responded forcefully, he couldn't help crying secretly in his heart.

Which one is the good one, Huang Zhong or Zhao Yun?How can I, Zhang He, be so miserable?

(End of this chapter)