Three Kingdoms: Ancestors of the Han Dynasty

Chapter 278 Lure
It was getting late, the lights in the house were gradually brightened, and the candles were as bright as day.

Liu Chan frowned slightly, and muttered: "Zijun..."

Zhuge Liang looked at Liu Chan, and said with a slight smile, "Zi Jun is good at military affairs, and seeks victory while remaining stable. He is a rare general in the great Han. Previously, Zi Jun was defeated by Zhang He at Guanchuan River, and he has experience in fighting with him. This time he led The partial army is defending Zhang Yun, and I think that Zijun will be able to take on this important task."

Liu Chan nodded slightly, Zhang He and Wang Ping can also be said to be old enemies.

If the current Zhang Xi is getting older and more demonic, he has become unparalleled with military aircraft, is good at setting up camps, and deploys different tactics according to different terrains.

And after experiencing these experiences in the Southern and Northern Wars, Wang Ping's military skills may not be as good as Zhang Yun's, but he is not much inferior.

The current Wang Ping is vigorous in his use of soldiers, never fancy, and at the same time, like Zhang Yun, he is good at deploying defenses according to the terrain.Maybe he will be inferior in the use of military tactics, but Wang Ping also has something worthy of praise, that is, he is sensitive in heart and good at understanding people's hearts.

Liu Chan pondered a little, and replied: "Zhang Yun is an experienced soldier, and he is good at responding to changes. Zi Jun Pu Lu, his military use is like a tiger descending a mountain, and he is unstoppable. If Zi Jun rejects Zhang He, he will definitely be able to live up to the big man."

After a pause, Liu Chan continued to ask: "I don't know about General Cheqi, what is Xiangfu's plan?"

Hearing this, Zhuge Liang pointed to the line of Longshan Mountain on the map, and said with a smile: "The chariot general needs to garrison Lueyang and guard Longshan Mountain. One is to transport the army food for Liang, and the other is to guard Longyou for the Han. To prevent the soldiers from going back to the middle way , was taken advantage of by Cao Zhen."

Liu Chan nodded and said in agreement: "Longyou is a key place for the Han Dynasty. When the army goes north to Liangzhou, Longyou is empty. If Cao Zhen attacks, it will be impossible for the chariot and cavalry generals to defend it."

In Zhuge Liang's arrangement, Huang Quan can be said to be the support for this Northern Expedition. After all, he led the army to take the risk of attacking the first city of Gaoping. It would be the best if Cao Zhen and Zhang Yun could be mobilized.The most feared thing is that Cao Zhen sees the emptiness of Longyou, regardless of Zhuge Liang attacking the first city of Gaoping, abandoning Zhang He, and attacking Longyou.

After all, no matter how much Zhuge Liang struggled, he couldn't do without the base of Longyou.As long as Cao Zhen keeps an eye on Longyou and encircles Wei to save Zhao, he can basically contain the changes of the Han army.

Liu Chan pondered for a long time, thinking about the northern border, to see if there was anything left.

"The governor of Hanzhong (Zhao Yun) has died of illness, and the deputy governors all followed the prime minister to fight. The governor of Hanzhong is empty. I don't know how the prime minister thinks it should be arranged?" Liu Chan said.

Hearing this, Zhuge Liang sighed, and said slowly: "I think that the governor of Guanzhong (Wu Yi) can temporarily act as the governor of Hanzhong. After this battle, Zijun can take over the post of Zilong."

Wu Yi has always served as the governor of Guanzhong. He was stationed in Hanzhong in the early years and is familiar with the Hanzhong military.It is quite appropriate for him to take over the post of Hanzhong Governor for the time being, both in terms of status and experience.

After all, after this battle, the big man succeeded in seizing the coolness, and Wang Ping made a contribution to blocking Zhang Xi, so it would be most appropriate to be promoted to the governor of Hanzhong at that time.Besides, Zhuge Liang also knew that Wang Ping was Liu Chan's confidant.

Liu Chan had nothing to do, and said with a smile: "Yes, this matter can be arranged by the prime minister!"

"No!" Zhuge Liang responded.

Liu Chan looked at the Northwest map on the wall and asked, "Aside from leaving the first city of Gaoping, does Xiangfu have any other arrangements?"

Zhuge Liang moved the lamp to the vicinity of Jincheng County on the map, and said: "I ordered the governor of Liangzhou (Wei Yan) to send troops to Jincheng County to attract Yang Fu, the governor of Liangzhou who rebelled against Wei, so that he would not dare to lead troops."

"How many troops to send?" Liu Chan asked.

"Five thousand soldiers and horses are a fake army." Zhuge Liang replied.

Liu Chan looked at the map with his hands behind his waist, and said, "But, I don't know how many troops Xiangfu plans to send to attack Liangzhou."

Zhuge Liang hesitated for a while, and said: "The minister led an army of 5000 from Huizhong Road, and surrounded the first city of Gaoping; the chariot general led [-] people and stayed in Longyou to prepare for Cao Zhen; Hanzhong, beware of enemies from Jingzhou or Guanzhong going south."

Compared with the 120,000 troops that Cao Zhen had when he attacked Longyou, this time after Zhuge Liang screened out the old and the weak for half a year, the Han's troops in northern Xinjiang have been reduced to 90,000 people, a total of 30,000 people less.

However, these 30,000 people who have been screened out have not returned to their original places, but have new tasks, that is, to transfer food and grass with the peasants, or to be stationed in some areas to maintain law and order until the end of the war.

Liu Chan was a little hesitant, and asked: "There are only a few garrison soldiers and an army of [-] people in Hanzhong. If Sima Yi goes west from Jingzhou, or the anti-Wei generals go south from Guanzhong, what should we do if Hanzhong is empty?"

Zhuge Liang laughed lightly and said, "Your Majesty, don't worry. If Hanzhong encounters an enemy, first defend the outer cities of Hanzhong, and wait for the old and weak soldiers who transport food nearby to arrive to guard. There are ministers and Xianbei in the north, and Cao Wei dare not send troops south. .”

After a pause, Zhuge Liang said: "As for Jingzhou, if Sima Yi raises his troops to the west, there is a saying that Xiaoxing defends Ankang County, and the city of Ankang County is high and strong. If Sima Yi raises tens of thousands of soldiers, if he does not have the merits of half a year old, it will be difficult. Moreover, the governor of Guanzhong will also send reinforcements to support him at that time."

Liu Chan frowned and thought for a while, then said: "The father's words are very safe, but I think this Northern Expedition is of great importance. I can ask Dong Wu for help, invite him to send troops to Hefei, and contain the soldiers of Cao Wei and Jiangbei. I don't know what Xiangfu thinks?"

The melee in the Central Plains during the first Northern Expedition has already made Liu Chan addicted.

At that time, Han and Wu raised more than [-] troops and fought fiercely against Cao Wei.From Longyou in the west to Jianghuai in the east, the border of Cao Wei thousands of miles away.For a time, wars broke out everywhere, and Cao Weilian was defeated, and Longyou was captured by the big man.

Inspired by the alliance with Xianbei Ke Bineng, Liu Chan wanted Sun Quan to send troops again this time, so that Cao Wei would once again feel enemies on all sides.

Zhuge Liang glanced at his excited son of heaven, and said with a smile: "I think it is possible. I am a big man who has won many victories and captured Longyou. Cao Wei lost. But Sun Quan had a victory in Shiting before, and he just ascended the throne and proclaimed himself emperor. At this time Sun Quan must be full of ambition. Our great man can send envoys to lure him, divide the alliance in the world, and make him go north to attack the Yangtze River and Huaihe River."

Liu Chan raised the corner of his mouth lightly, and couldn't control his smile. Wu Shiwan's fight against Hefei was really interesting, but it's a pity that Zhang Liao is dead, otherwise it would be another good show.

Zhuge Liang saw that the emperor was smiling, coughed lightly, and reminded: "Even if your Majesty has Sun Quan of the Eastern Wu and Kebi of Xianbei to help you in this battle, you still need our soldiers from the Han Dynasty to fight hard, and outsiders can only help you."

Liu Chan nodded with a smile, and said, "What Xiangfu said is very true. I want Gongyuan (Liao Li) to go to Soochow as an envoy. I don't know what Xiangfu thinks?"

Zhuge Liang stroked his beard and nodded, and said: "Gongyuan is eloquent and knowledgeable. He has been envoys to Soochow many times and is highly valued by Lord Wu. It is very good to entrust this matter to him. I will definitely live up to your Majesty's entrustment."

Suddenly, Zhuge Liang remembered something and said: "The Northern Expedition to Liangzhou is of great importance. I temporarily transferred Dexin (Ma Zhong) into the inner palace to help Liang handle military affairs in the army."

Liu Chan waved his hand, and said very trustingly: "The affairs of the inner government can be arranged by Xiangfu."

(The leader will add more tomorrow. He has been working overtime recently and will only rest tomorrow.)
(End of this chapter)